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Falling #2
Falling Away
"I remember," he said softly. "I remember everything. You. Me. Us."
Jenna’s first two years of community college are almost over and it’s time to decide where to finish her degree. Should she attend Yale to be with Robert, or off to Rutgers, where she really wants to go? As Sophie and Jhett’s engagement is announced, she begins to question if she'll live happily ever after too. Right on cue with her doubts, a familiar boy pops up in her dreams again. But Evan's entrance is as abrupt as his exit, and Jenna’s left worrying about his safety. Concern and curiosity get the best of her and checking up on him puts her within arm’s reach of a man who still adores her, and one unexpected act of indiscretion will turn her world upside down and inside out.
New Adult Paranormal Romance (think old-school paranormal. Twilight Zone-ish, not sparkly supernatural creatures.)
Recommended for Ages 17+ for Language and Sexual Situations.
Jenna’s first two years of community college are almost over and it’s time to decide where to finish her degree. Should she attend Yale to be with Robert, or off to Rutgers, where she really wants to go? As Sophie and Jhett’s engagement is announced, she begins to question if she'll live happily ever after too. Right on cue with her doubts, a familiar boy pops up in her dreams again. But Evan's entrance is as abrupt as his exit, and Jenna’s left worrying about his safety. Concern and curiosity get the best of her and checking up on him puts her within arm’s reach of a man who still adores her, and one unexpected act of indiscretion will turn her world upside down and inside out.
New Adult Paranormal Romance (think old-school paranormal. Twilight Zone-ish, not sparkly supernatural creatures.)
Recommended for Ages 17+ for Language and Sexual Situations.
352 pages, Paperback
First published February 13, 2013
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Devon Ashley
24 books986 followersI'm a mom, a lover and a fighter, a coffee addict, a total smartass, wicked knitster, a Microbiologist, a baker of fine yummy treats, and someone who will fight you to the death for that last Twinkie bag of M&Ms during the zombie-apocalypse. Seriously, my addiction is that important to me. Oh, and I say seriously way too much. Seriously…
Ordained awarded 2011 Reader Views First Place for Best Fantasy
Favorite Silly Quote: Cedric didn't die. Carlisle found him and turned him into Edward.
Interesting Fact: I share my birthday - December 16th - with my favorite author, Jane Austen. And Theo James. That's right. Be jealous. :D
Ordained awarded 2011 Reader Views First Place for Best Fantasy
Favorite Silly Quote: Cedric didn't die. Carlisle found him and turned him into Edward.
Interesting Fact: I share my birthday - December 16th - with my favorite author, Jane Austen. And Theo James. That's right. Be jealous. :D
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September 6, 2014
3/03/2012
I so want this now. I need more Robert and Evan/Chance!
The anticipation is just too much. I can't. I just... *sigh*
UPDATE 10/25/2012
Why is time taking forever?! Jeez, can we just fast forward to December, then skip January? Seriously.
I've been waiting, and waiting. *sad face*
Time, won't you just move along a little faster? Pretty please?
2/17/2013
Finished! *sigh*
Guy, baby, I love you.
I almost strangled Jenna there for a sec.
Enjoyed it a lot!
Even though I wanted to pull out my hair a few times. I was so incredibly worried!
Will there be more? I really hope so!
I am happy with this book, though I did have a few problems with the characters.
But I'm biased because of my guy of choice, so what do I know. Lol
I really wish it were longer!
I am content.
Devon, you did great! But, could we have more hazel eyes??
I so want this now. I need more Robert and Evan/Chance!
The anticipation is just too much. I can't. I just... *sigh*
UPDATE 10/25/2012
Why is time taking forever?! Jeez, can we just fast forward to December, then skip January? Seriously.
I've been waiting, and waiting. *sad face*
Time, won't you just move along a little faster? Pretty please?
2/17/2013
Finished! *sigh*
Guy, baby, I love you.
I almost strangled Jenna there for a sec.
Enjoyed it a lot!
Even though I wanted to pull out my hair a few times. I was so incredibly worried!
Will there be more? I really hope so!
I am happy with this book, though I did have a few problems with the characters.
But I'm biased because of my guy of choice, so what do I know. Lol
I really wish it were longer!
I am content.
Devon, you did great! But, could we have more hazel eyes??
February 4, 2015
This series is great. I didn't like the back and forth and the indecisiveness from Jenna. I can't wait to read the HEA of the guy she didn't choose. Both guys were great. I favored one a little more than the other but either guy was OK in my books.
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April 28, 2012Want want want this now!!! The first book surprised me, and I want to see more of Chance/Evan in the flesh! Oh gosh can you imagine the sexual tension!?!?!
February 17, 2013
"I do love you. And i never gave you anything less than everything i had to give" A solitary tear managed to break through my defenses.
"And i'll always regret that it wasn't enough."
I don't know there to start with this. I stumbled upon Falling In Between right around when it was released at the beginning of 2012. The synopsis sounded interesting, but i didn't expect to like it as much as i did. Devon Ashley really surprised me with the amazing first book in the falling series, and i couldn't wait to get my hands on Falling Away.
I had high expectations, and Devon didn't disappoint. This book had me hooked, caught in so many emotions. I found myself grinning from ear to ear from the characters humor, sad, angry, etc etc and anxiously turning each page to find out who Jenna was ultimately going to choose.
In the first book, I absolutely adored both Evan and Robert. I have to admit, i did find myself leaning a little more towards Evan, and was horribly disappointed when Evan woke up and didn't remember Jenna, and then the scene where Jenna and Evan meet up a few months later in the park had my heart breaking over what could have been. I just had to read this book to see more of Evan.
Robert......how you horribly disappointed me. When i did not at all expect that reaction out of Robert! He was always so kind, patient and protective of Jenna. The fact that he totally bugged out on her and then kicked her out on her bottom like that with hardly any money to fall back on left me bewildered and angry.
I loved how Jenna was able to pick herself up and move on despite what was thrown at her. That showed so much strength, and i really admired her for it. I really like her as a character, despite all she's been through with her childhood she's not some weak damsel in distress.
Getting to know more of Evan was amazing, and i found myself hardly sad about Robert as Evan and Jenna's relationship progressed. You could clearly see they were more compatible together than Jenna with Robert. Robert said it himself at the beginning of the book, their relationship was comfortable. Just comfortable, in books usually means that guy and the heroine isn't to be together, i've noticed. Evan and Jenna have a spark together, that special connection.
It was absolutely adorable seeing Sophie and Jhett together after all that time, and they were still the awesome characters i remembered from the first book. Sophie, being an amazing best friend and Jhett the joker always trying to embarrass Jenna with sexual comments and such. It was hilarious in the hotel when
The hotel scene totally broke my heart and i totally admit that i cried a little but i think in the end, it was essential to the development to Jenna and Evan's relationship.
I absolutely adored the ending, i was a little nervous at first of who she was going to see, then totally let out a big exhale. That last scene left me grinning from ear to ear and riding on that book high i get at the end with only really amazing books. I do wish there was more though, I'm going to miss all of these characters so, so much! Despite missing the characters, i like the way this was tied up open ended for some characters and it would ruin it for me to find out where they went in life afterwards. I know it sounds weird but.... *shrug*
"There's no triangle. Just two dots and a line" My hands trickled down to his chest, where they lifted with his quickening heartbeat.
"I'm yours. Just. Yours" <3
"And i'll always regret that it wasn't enough."
I don't know there to start with this. I stumbled upon Falling In Between right around when it was released at the beginning of 2012. The synopsis sounded interesting, but i didn't expect to like it as much as i did. Devon Ashley really surprised me with the amazing first book in the falling series, and i couldn't wait to get my hands on Falling Away.
I had high expectations, and Devon didn't disappoint. This book had me hooked, caught in so many emotions. I found myself grinning from ear to ear from the characters humor, sad, angry, etc etc and anxiously turning each page to find out who Jenna was ultimately going to choose.
In the first book, I absolutely adored both Evan and Robert. I have to admit, i did find myself leaning a little more towards Evan, and was horribly disappointed when Evan woke up and didn't remember Jenna, and then the scene where Jenna and Evan meet up a few months later in the park had my heart breaking over what could have been. I just had to read this book to see more of Evan.
Robert......how you horribly disappointed me. When i did not at all expect that reaction out of Robert! He was always so kind, patient and protective of Jenna. The fact that he totally bugged out on her and then kicked her out on her bottom like that with hardly any money to fall back on left me bewildered and angry.
I loved how Jenna was able to pick herself up and move on despite what was thrown at her. That showed so much strength, and i really admired her for it. I really like her as a character, despite all she's been through with her childhood she's not some weak damsel in distress.
Getting to know more of Evan was amazing, and i found myself hardly sad about Robert as Evan and Jenna's relationship progressed. You could clearly see they were more compatible together than Jenna with Robert. Robert said it himself at the beginning of the book, their relationship was comfortable. Just comfortable, in books usually means that guy and the heroine isn't to be together, i've noticed. Evan and Jenna have a spark together, that special connection.
It was absolutely adorable seeing Sophie and Jhett together after all that time, and they were still the awesome characters i remembered from the first book. Sophie, being an amazing best friend and Jhett the joker always trying to embarrass Jenna with sexual comments and such. It was hilarious in the hotel when
The hotel scene totally broke my heart and i totally admit that i cried a little but i think in the end, it was essential to the development to Jenna and Evan's relationship.
I absolutely adored the ending, i was a little nervous at first of who she was going to see, then totally let out a big exhale. That last scene left me grinning from ear to ear and riding on that book high i get at the end with only really amazing books. I do wish there was more though, I'm going to miss all of these characters so, so much! Despite missing the characters, i like the way this was tied up open ended for some characters and it would ruin it for me to find out where they went in life afterwards. I know it sounds weird but.... *shrug*
"There's no triangle. Just two dots and a line" My hands trickled down to his chest, where they lifted with his quickening heartbeat.
"I'm yours. Just. Yours" <3
February 9, 2013
WAY better than the first book. I loved Jenna's choice between the two guys, and the ending was perfect. <3
March 18, 2013
I swear this author could sell fire in hell!
Usually when you read a book with a "love triangle" the author will lead you in one direction... holy crap I was all over the place.
This was my brain while reading the two books in this series... "Yes, be with Robert"..."Oh, Chance is so great." ... "But then there is Robert"..."Wow,Evan you amazing man"..."Ugh, Robert is such an asshole"..."Evan, you dick"..."Robert could be good for you"..."Holy shit, Evan" and so on and so forth.
The author so easily persuaded me back and forth and I have never done that before. I honestly had no idea who it was gonna be until she actually made her choice! I loved it! I loved every single confusing, heartfelt, crushing, agonizing, sexy second of it!
That game they played---phenomenal!
Usually when you read a book with a "love triangle" the author will lead you in one direction... holy crap I was all over the place.
This was my brain while reading the two books in this series... "Yes, be with Robert"..."Oh, Chance is so great." ... "But then there is Robert"..."Wow,Evan you amazing man"..."Ugh, Robert is such an asshole"..."Evan, you dick"..."Robert could be good for you"..."Holy shit, Evan" and so on and so forth.
The author so easily persuaded me back and forth and I have never done that before. I honestly had no idea who it was gonna be until she actually made her choice! I loved it! I loved every single confusing, heartfelt, crushing, agonizing, sexy second of it!
That game they played---phenomenal!
February 23, 2013
I am CRYING as I write this. I don't know what it was about this book that just...tore my heart APART. I am vehemently AGAINST love triangles. I HATE them with a fiery passion and absolutely despise everything about them...except for this one. This is the ONE exception, that never made me angry, that never made me shout "CHOOSE YOU DUMB HO!!!!!" Or already know how it would end, who the girl would choose. I THOUGHT I knew. I THOUGHT I KNEW. Then I thought I was wrong, then I just...didn't know what to think. This book is even better than the first one. It will tear your heart apart only to put it back together with every page, making you wish for you don't even know what. In the first book, when Evan wakes up and he is no longer in Jenna's life your heart breaks a little, because her heart breaks, losing someone she loves. In this book however, you REALLY get to see Evan and Jenna together and it makes your heart SOAR with each word they speak to each other. Yes, Robert is still there, and yes she has to choose between the two of them, but when she chooses?? When Jenna makes her decision?? I CRIED I was so happy. Earlier, I cried because I was so upset over what had happened. This book TEARS YOUR EMOTIONS APART. Half the time I didn't know WHAT to feel because I was so torn between being angry and happy and sad and frustrated. I love Jenna's story, her love story, her life story, everything. For some reason I just felt a connection to her. I felt a connection to her even more in this book than the first one, for no explainable reason that I can think of, but that made it even better for me. I LOVED this book. This is the first YA book I have been head over heels over heart for in a long while, and Devon Ashley just does the most amazing job of making you love every part of it, even when you are screaming to her characters to not be an idiot. I could NOT put this book down and I am so extremely happy that I got to see the real end to Jenna's story. It feels finished now, unlike the first one. This time it feels like everything is different, that everything is right, and I am so happy it ended the way it did. I LOVED this book and the first one as well. Jenna grew so much from the first to the second book, she was definitely more of an adult and just even better than before. I loved it, I loved it, I loved it. That is all I can really say.
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July 26, 2013Wow, that cover is GORGEOUS beyond belief! And that summary...I need this book now!!!
2013...way too far away :(
2013...way too far away :(
February 20, 2013
This was a great continuation of Falling in Between. Some of Jenna's actions in the beginning made me cringe b/c I KNEW she was going to get busted. Even though she technically didn't do anything wrong, her heart wasn't in the right place. But it turns out that our worst mistakes can sometimes be our best... and so Jenna is able to rebuild her life and the romance that comes in the door is STEAMY! Of course, there's always trouble in paradise, but the story wouldn't be the same if Jenna didn't have to work for her happy ending. This was a quick and enjoyable read that kept me up reading late at night. Definitely for the NA crowd - not YA.
July 15, 2013
4.5 Stars
Yay!!! I have the biggest smile on my face right now! That ending was PERFECT! I was worried there for a little while, but it all worked out how I had hoped for, and a lot more!!! I laughed out loud numerous times during this book. It was truly great. I absolutely adore Evan!! He was really front and center this whole book, and I loved every minute of it!! I have read 3 books by Devon Ashley now, and I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. I will definitely be reading more of her books in the future!!
Yay!!! I have the biggest smile on my face right now! That ending was PERFECT! I was worried there for a little while, but it all worked out how I had hoped for, and a lot more!!! I laughed out loud numerous times during this book. It was truly great. I absolutely adore Evan!! He was really front and center this whole book, and I loved every minute of it!! I have read 3 books by Devon Ashley now, and I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. I will definitely be reading more of her books in the future!!
March 8, 2013
I was super glad for this novel. I waited for it, for a long time and was ecstatic when I finally got it. Bottom line, I loved it. I was glad for all the emotions Robert, Jenna and Evan went through. I nearly cried when all the break ups started happening. I giggled at the funny parts and absolutely adored who Jenna ended up with. I was entranced by this novel as soon as it started. It was unbelievably easy to fall in love with it.
March 8, 2013
Dammit I hate love triangles. I loved both boys
:(
Although I am happy who she ended up with, I am still sad about the other one cause he was great too!
Jenna grew up so much from the first book that she almost seemed like a different person. I loved her and her spunky attitude.
Falling Away was better than the first book...which I happened to love a lot! I am kinda hoping another book comes out!
Need more of Jenna and gang.
:(
Although I am happy who she ended up with, I am still sad about the other one cause he was great too!
Jenna grew up so much from the first book that she almost seemed like a different person. I loved her and her spunky attitude.
Falling Away was better than the first book...which I happened to love a lot! I am kinda hoping another book comes out!
Need more of Jenna and gang.
June 14, 2013
I was really looking forward to reading this sequel but was unsure of how it would rate compared to the first.
Needless to say, I shouldn't have worried. it was the most enjoyable book I've read in a long while!
I actually thought it was better than the first, which is hard to do with sequels!
My only nag is that I couldn't put this book down and finished it so fast! Missing the Jenna, Robert, Evan triangle already!
Needless to say, I shouldn't have worried. it was the most enjoyable book I've read in a long while!
I actually thought it was better than the first, which is hard to do with sequels!
My only nag is that I couldn't put this book down and finished it so fast! Missing the Jenna, Robert, Evan triangle already!
March 18, 2013
When I started this book I was unaware that it was, the second book in a duo, so some of the beginning of the story was catch up for me. However I was able to glean the info I needed to make this book a complete story for me. This was not only well written but the characters were alive and enmeshed in a complex and fascinating story of love, loss and life. Well worth the read but I suggest reading the first book to save time on pondering the mysteries of this book.
July 28, 2013
I loved this book. I loved both books. I agree with Jenna's choice, but I still feel bad for the boy left behind.
On a side note, I loved the bit near the end with Robert's mother. I wanted more from her, but I liked that she was able to give something.
Devon, I hope you read this and know that you are amazing. I am, however, disappointed with the finality of this book. I highly doubt there will be a Falling 3 and that makes me sad.
On a side note, I loved the bit near the end with Robert's mother. I wanted more from her, but I liked that she was able to give something.
Devon, I hope you read this and know that you are amazing. I am, however, disappointed with the finality of this book. I highly doubt there will be a Falling 3 and that makes me sad.
July 30, 2013
Glad that Jenna finally made up her mind and that she finally chose who she can't live w/out. My heart ached for Robert a little, I know he fought for her but if he was just not stubborn he could've saved himself the trouble of losing Jenna. Congrats to Sophie and Jhett, happy that they found their happy ever after.
August 12, 2016
Jenna and Robert split-up , but when one door closes, another door opens.
This book was just as bad as the last book, but with a heck of a lot more moping and whining. Completely stupid characters who can't make up a decision to save their lives.
Do not recommend unless you enjoyed the first book in the series... Which I didn't.
This book was just as bad as the last book, but with a heck of a lot more moping and whining. Completely stupid characters who can't make up a decision to save their lives.
Do not recommend unless you enjoyed the first book in the series... Which I didn't.
February 13, 2013
i am so glad that it came out early. and i loved the ending!!!
February 22, 2013
Loved it better than the first book! Great sequel!! "I remember" Sigh! Beware of a love triangle!
March 15, 2013
Wow! It was an amazing roller coaster ride. This is definitely a book I would recommend for 17+. Great romance and happily ever after!
September 9, 2013
Awesome!!!!! I really wish more people knew about this book.
Ps. I would be very glad if there were more books in the series!
Ps. I would be very glad if there were more books in the series!
September 12, 2013
I'm soooooo in love with this book. Even better than the first.
October 2, 2019
Ok so I almost stopped reading this book after the wedding scene. I knew from the time I read the synopsis of book 1 who I wanted her to pick. I struggled through how that book ended. But after reading the synopsis for this one, I freaked and held out hope. I even came here to read a spoiler! Glad I did and went to finish reading the book ending.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2017
Really enjoyed it.
January 1, 2014
Jenna has just completed her first two years of Community College and living happily with her boyfriend Robert and best friend Sophie and her fiance Jhett. This novel starts off with Sophie and Jhett planning their wedding and the thought of Jenna and Robert being next pops up. Jenna however isn't ready for it and it will start to develop into a major part of Falling Away as during a flower shop visit where Sophie and Jenna have gone to look at arrangements for the wedding, Evan pops up. At first I thought Evan was a ghost and in some way he is as he is in limbo. We learn that Evan has suffered a head trauma and is in hospital. Jenna goes to visit him and their odd relationship but not strikes up again. As the story goes on it gets Jenna wondering if she is to be with Robert or Evan. What will happen though when Robert believes she is cheating on him with Evan and kicks her to the curb leaving her with zilch, nada. What will Jenna do next ?
Falling Away is a Paranormal Romance with a New Adult Twist to it and though it is Book #2 in the series , it can be read as a stand-alone.
Falling Away is a Paranormal Romance with a New Adult Twist to it and though it is Book #2 in the series , it can be read as a stand-alone.
March 25, 2016
It's taken me a long time to get around to reading this. I just got interested in other books and I am seriously trying to clear my reading list this year despite all the Manga I am currently reading.
It's been 4 years since I read the first book and I was still annoyed she didn't choose Evan and I was so happy when she ended back with Evan. Jenna did scare me though when she visited Robert (but I did love her finally taking on his mum), I didn't want her to make the wrong choice again. I love Evan!
It's a fairly easy book to read and once I was back into it, it ended up being a quick read. There were a few spelling mistakes but none of us are perfect.
It's been 4 years since I read the first book and I was still annoyed she didn't choose Evan and I was so happy when she ended back with Evan. Jenna did scare me though when she visited Robert (but I did love her finally taking on his mum), I didn't want her to make the wrong choice again. I love Evan!
It's a fairly easy book to read and once I was back into it, it ended up being a quick read. There were a few spelling mistakes but none of us are perfect.
July 16, 2013
Awwwwwwwww! I definitely liked book 2 better. I just read my review of book 1 and I don't remember feeling quite that annoyed. When I saw this one was out I remembered having wanted the main character to end up with one person when she ended up with another. I guess that's why I was so dissapointed. Well anyway, I really enjoyed this one. I didn't give it 5 stars because I felt there were a few inconsistencies in the story. Other than that though, I really got into the story and was very eager to finish and see what would happen. I'll definitely go to sleep tonight hoping to dream of my own Chance/Evan then find him in real life... it can happen right??
March 16, 2015
2.5-3 stars. Hard to decide when I think I enjoyed the story but didn't compeletely liked the ending. I'm in the minority here because I was rooting for the other guy, though both of them are good men. And they both captured my heart in different ways. Sigh. But I was a bit annoyed about Jenna's decisions, and how she end up hurting both guys who undoubtedly in love with her. I didn't like the fact that she can't even decide who she loves and needed the most. Seriously, she f*cked up big time. But of course in the end, she had to choose. I'm happy for the other guy but my heart ache for the one he didn't chose. Oh well, It was a fast read and I enjoyed the journey.
June 8, 2014
After a rather unimpressed reaction to Falling in Between, I'm glad to see Devon Ashley deliver the awesomeness I've come to expect of her after Ordained.
Falling Away is still smutty, and cheeky, and loads of fun. But my Triangle-Rage from the previous book takes a turn for the better, with much more Evan and a lot less Robert. To paraphrase what the old lady in Jane's aunt's funeral in Coupling so eloquently says, "I never liked the bitch." I'm glad I stuck with the series, as we are given a light, saucy end to an interesting story.
Falling Away is still smutty, and cheeky, and loads of fun. But my Triangle-Rage from the previous book takes a turn for the better, with much more Evan and a lot less Robert. To paraphrase what the old lady in Jane's aunt's funeral in Coupling so eloquently says, "I never liked the bitch." I'm glad I stuck with the series, as we are given a light, saucy end to an interesting story.
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