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Parachutes: Book One: The Fall
They say the first love is the truest.
If you can hold on to it, do.
For the others after will be different.
Watered down versions tainted with your insecurities, their fears, each other’s pride.
Promises not to make the same mistakes twice, entering as a slightly altered version of yourself.
Because that first love, you dive deep with no restrictions.
You are you and they are them, fully.
And you hit bumps, and turbulence, and at times think you’ll crash headfirst until that love saves you…like a parachute.
That first love. That true love.
Dalvin and Tahli fell in love as we often do, when looking for everything but.
Two seeds in fresh soil, one is hyper focused on a future while the other is on a fresh start of figuring it all out.
Both journeys best taken alone are defied by the two’s will to do it together.
Here’s the start, some of the middle, and possibly the end to their story.
Book One is the first of a three-book series.
If you can hold on to it, do.
For the others after will be different.
Watered down versions tainted with your insecurities, their fears, each other’s pride.
Promises not to make the same mistakes twice, entering as a slightly altered version of yourself.
Because that first love, you dive deep with no restrictions.
You are you and they are them, fully.
And you hit bumps, and turbulence, and at times think you’ll crash headfirst until that love saves you…like a parachute.
That first love. That true love.
Dalvin and Tahli fell in love as we often do, when looking for everything but.
Two seeds in fresh soil, one is hyper focused on a future while the other is on a fresh start of figuring it all out.
Both journeys best taken alone are defied by the two’s will to do it together.
Here’s the start, some of the middle, and possibly the end to their story.
Book One is the first of a three-book series.
403 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2023
1162 people are currently reading
1557 people want to read
About the author
Takerra Allen
25 books739 followersTakerra Allen was born in Jersey City, NJ and resides in Somerset, NJ. In addition to being an author, the 25 year old is the CEO of an all female Entertainment Company entitled Heaven Inc., and the half sister to the late renowned Tupac Shakur (sharing the same biological father, former Black Panther, William Garland).
Takerra and her business partner of Heaven Inc., have launched Angelic Script Publishing to give new edgy writers a chance to demonstrate their talent and to give readers and lovers of Contemporary Fiction, new and exciting books to fall in love with. Writing continues to be Takerra's first love however, and her work has been appraised by many veteran African-American writers.
Her first novel, Thicker Than Water, has become an underground success making it's way into mainstream recognition. Look forward to more works and projects from Takerra!
Takerra and her business partner of Heaven Inc., have launched Angelic Script Publishing to give new edgy writers a chance to demonstrate their talent and to give readers and lovers of Contemporary Fiction, new and exciting books to fall in love with. Writing continues to be Takerra's first love however, and her work has been appraised by many veteran African-American writers.
Her first novel, Thicker Than Water, has become an underground success making it's way into mainstream recognition. Look forward to more works and projects from Takerra!
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October 8, 2024
“I’ll be your parachute, Tahli. I’ll make sure you survive the fall.” “How can you be my parachute if you’re falling, too?” “Because you’re my parachute, baby love.” ❤️🪂💛
Have you ever read a book so absolutely captivating that it calls into question every other book you’ve read, all of the 5 star ratings you’ve ever given and if it’s worthy to be categorized the same? That was this book. After reading this masterpiece that Takerra gave, I need a new rating level unlocked so that she can sit on her rightful throne as the GOAT because baybeeeeeee 😮💨😮💨 I meeeaaannnnnn pure perfection on every 👏🏽single 👏🏽page👏🏽!!!
The series should’ve been called NO Parachutes because I surely did not have one during this free fall of my emotions while reading this first book. From the freaking prologue Takerra made it clear that this wasn’t one of those books! I had to take pause and REALLLLLY evaluate if I want to take this journey. Like y’all don’t know how long I’ve run from this series because I just KNEW it was going to take me on an intense journey and I wasn’t remotely prepared…. Yet here we are.
Parachutes: The Fall takes us back to the beginning. We begin this story with Vin and Tahli 15 years and 3 children into marital bliss and breezing through life as each other’s person when the ring of their doorbell shatters it all. From there we were transported through time and the journey of “how it all began” to “how did we end up here” ensues. Chyyyyyy intense is really the only word I can think of to describe Vin and Tahli. Intense love, intense pain, intense pressure, intense friendship, intense romance….. INTENSE!!! EXTREME!! ALL-FKN-CONSUMING!
Takerra’s writing is so mf intentional it’s outrageous 😏 but no like the level of research she does for the time period she’s writing about from the song choices and the lyrics and the meanings behind them and vernacular and what we were wearing and eating and drinking I meeeaannnnn she’s not just writing to be writing. She’s passionate and creative and intentional!! And one of fkn one!!
🪂It was Tahli praying for Milo for me! Thats a good woman Savannah
🪂 It was “love in the club” for me! Tahli you naughty naughty girl
🪂It was thier first time for me! Mr. Get em Wet himself did not come to play 🍆💦🌊
🪂It was Vin for me because I am #TeamVin through and through fight with ya mammy not me (but we can tussle behind Vin)
🪂It was the funeral for me 🥹🖤🪦🎶
🪂It was Abby, Paige and Lexie but especially Abby for me! A sisterhood like no other!
🪂It will forever be Lola for me! (I’m rooting for you mamas)
I have sooooooo much I want to say about this book to the point that I spent damn near 24 hours with back and forth voice notes on these two. Tahli iono how I’m feeling about you at the moment. I can’t truly absolve you of the parts that you played and yes you played just as much of a part as Vin. You’re not walking out of this as an unscathed victim ma’am 😒.
To say I was in love with the entire book one and the dialogue and thought provoking questions reading this produced would be an understatement. There’s nothing like a book that really hits you deep in your core and has you self reflecting and reevaluating and sitting with decisions and wondering what you would do when faced with the same issues. This was art in its purest form.
And shoutout to your editor because whomever made sure the timeline and the blending of details with the past and present were perfectly aligned deserves a gold star! 💫
Takerra got her foot on necks baby! Cutting off circulation and got us blue in the face. Some of you authors should be very afraid that this woman is walking around on the loose because she really is raising the bar sooooo high that it excites and frightens me at the same time. I’m ready to dive back into this emotional ocean and fight for my life as we move on to book 2. Let’s see if we really glide like she claims.
Have you ever read a book so absolutely captivating that it calls into question every other book you’ve read, all of the 5 star ratings you’ve ever given and if it’s worthy to be categorized the same? That was this book. After reading this masterpiece that Takerra gave, I need a new rating level unlocked so that she can sit on her rightful throne as the GOAT because baybeeeeeee 😮💨😮💨 I meeeaaannnnnn pure perfection on every 👏🏽single 👏🏽page👏🏽!!!
The series should’ve been called NO Parachutes because I surely did not have one during this free fall of my emotions while reading this first book. From the freaking prologue Takerra made it clear that this wasn’t one of those books! I had to take pause and REALLLLLY evaluate if I want to take this journey. Like y’all don’t know how long I’ve run from this series because I just KNEW it was going to take me on an intense journey and I wasn’t remotely prepared…. Yet here we are.
Parachutes: The Fall takes us back to the beginning. We begin this story with Vin and Tahli 15 years and 3 children into marital bliss and breezing through life as each other’s person when the ring of their doorbell shatters it all. From there we were transported through time and the journey of “how it all began” to “how did we end up here” ensues. Chyyyyyy intense is really the only word I can think of to describe Vin and Tahli. Intense love, intense pain, intense pressure, intense friendship, intense romance….. INTENSE!!! EXTREME!! ALL-FKN-CONSUMING!
Takerra’s writing is so mf intentional it’s outrageous 😏 but no like the level of research she does for the time period she’s writing about from the song choices and the lyrics and the meanings behind them and vernacular and what we were wearing and eating and drinking I meeeaannnnn she’s not just writing to be writing. She’s passionate and creative and intentional!! And one of fkn one!!
🪂It was Tahli praying for Milo for me! Thats a good woman Savannah
🪂 It was “love in the club” for me! Tahli you naughty naughty girl
🪂It was thier first time for me! Mr. Get em Wet himself did not come to play 🍆💦🌊
🪂It was Vin for me because I am #TeamVin through and through fight with ya mammy not me (but we can tussle behind Vin)
🪂It was the funeral for me 🥹🖤🪦🎶
🪂It was Abby, Paige and Lexie but especially Abby for me! A sisterhood like no other!
🪂It will forever be Lola for me! (I’m rooting for you mamas)
I have sooooooo much I want to say about this book to the point that I spent damn near 24 hours with back and forth voice notes on these two. Tahli iono how I’m feeling about you at the moment. I can’t truly absolve you of the parts that you played and yes you played just as much of a part as Vin. You’re not walking out of this as an unscathed victim ma’am 😒.
To say I was in love with the entire book one and the dialogue and thought provoking questions reading this produced would be an understatement. There’s nothing like a book that really hits you deep in your core and has you self reflecting and reevaluating and sitting with decisions and wondering what you would do when faced with the same issues. This was art in its purest form.
And shoutout to your editor because whomever made sure the timeline and the blending of details with the past and present were perfectly aligned deserves a gold star! 💫
Takerra got her foot on necks baby! Cutting off circulation and got us blue in the face. Some of you authors should be very afraid that this woman is walking around on the loose because she really is raising the bar sooooo high that it excites and frightens me at the same time. I’m ready to dive back into this emotional ocean and fight for my life as we move on to book 2. Let’s see if we really glide like she claims.
July 1, 2025
One thing Takerra will do is have me stressed.
I have no words …. I loved how we felt Tahli emotions through the book. Vin’s “explanation” still doesn’t make sense to me.
I have no words …. I loved how we felt Tahli emotions through the book. Vin’s “explanation” still doesn’t make sense to me.
June 6, 2024
Completed my second read 6/6/24. Still loved the book, still on the fence about Vin, his decisions and the reasons behind them (if any). I'm still holding on to hope for Vin and Tahli. I'm not sure if "together" is in their future, but I'm ready for what's to come. I can't wait for book two!!
4.5 🪂
This journey with Tahli & Vin will be a painful one. They had some beautiful moments but man, when they went through it? Ouch. This begins with them being 15 years married and then we travel back to when they first fell for one another. Tahli was a 20 year old, free spirited college girl trying to enjoy her Summer while avoiding her suffocating boyfriend, Kevin. Dalvin Hayes was a 24 year old hustler, who had spent almost 5 years in Rikers. He was in a situation ship with a model chick named Sophie. We travel back and forth - past/present - and it’s like… double pain 😭
Oh, Dalvin *sigh*
Just read it, y’all. Takerra Allen is an amazing storyteller. I’m finishing up this book with SO MANY QUESTIONS. It was the epilogue for me 😩 I can’t wait for the second book!
4.5 🪂
This journey with Tahli & Vin will be a painful one. They had some beautiful moments but man, when they went through it? Ouch. This begins with them being 15 years married and then we travel back to when they first fell for one another. Tahli was a 20 year old, free spirited college girl trying to enjoy her Summer while avoiding her suffocating boyfriend, Kevin. Dalvin Hayes was a 24 year old hustler, who had spent almost 5 years in Rikers. He was in a situation ship with a model chick named Sophie. We travel back and forth - past/present - and it’s like… double pain 😭
Oh, Dalvin *sigh*
Just read it, y’all. Takerra Allen is an amazing storyteller. I’m finishing up this book with SO MANY QUESTIONS. It was the epilogue for me 😩 I can’t wait for the second book!
August 24, 2025
This is book 1 of a 3 part series.
Read the other incredible reviews that sum up this book because I have no lovely words to give. This book took me through all the emotions that ONLY Takerra can do.
Self sabotage. That shit is wicked.
“For there are no perfect souls, so no perfect soulmates. But on the journey to perfection, can our soulmates wait?”
Go read it now. It’s on KU!
Read the other incredible reviews that sum up this book because I have no lovely words to give. This book took me through all the emotions that ONLY Takerra can do.
Self sabotage. That shit is wicked.
“For there are no perfect souls, so no perfect soulmates. But on the journey to perfection, can our soulmates wait?”
Go read it now. It’s on KU!
July 3, 2024
✨Book Review✨
“To experience Love at its highest magnitude, you must be willing to endure comparable pain.” -TA
I know love is not perfect And that sometimes love will hurt, but at what point do we recognize the difference between love and possession?
This book started with what felt like a happily ever after; without knowing much about the couple's history, the love radiated off the pages. I’m talking about the first five pages. You felt just how deep these two loved each other, and their bond was just so beautiful. And then BOOM 🤯 my mind gets blown! Like WHAT!!! 😮 I went from smiling and kicking my feet to hyperventilating and feeling like I was about to vomit, all these emotions from just the PROLOGUE!!
I know Takerra warned us with love comes pain, but babyyyyyy, I wasn’t ready because pain is what we feel. You don’t open a book by Mrs. Allen and not be transported into that world. It’s like she puts a little crack in these pages because the whole time I was reading, I was no longer Mika Verrett; I became Tahli Hall, and I felt every emotion she did. I don't know how Vin is coming back from this, but if anyone can get me to forgive his ass, it’s going to be TA.
I want to say so much, but I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone who hasn’t blessed themselves by reading this masterpiece yet. But I will say why I think Vin loves Tahli in his way: it’s more possession. He likes the idea of her but not the actual reality of the man he has to be to keep her. He wants to possess her so that way no one else experiences the greatness that she makes him feel. The self-sabotage is so real, and I hope it is explored more in book 2 with him in therapy. 😂
What would you do if the life you thought you were living turns out to be a lie? Is love enough to forgive the ultimate betrayal? Or will the love you have for yourself outweigh the love you have for your partner?
Book one left us NEEDING MORE. Whew, let me buckle up because this ride will not be a smooth one. So ready for the rest of this series.
Book: Parachutes
Author: Takerra Allen
Genre: Urban Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
“To experience Love at its highest magnitude, you must be willing to endure comparable pain.” -TA
I know love is not perfect And that sometimes love will hurt, but at what point do we recognize the difference between love and possession?
This book started with what felt like a happily ever after; without knowing much about the couple's history, the love radiated off the pages. I’m talking about the first five pages. You felt just how deep these two loved each other, and their bond was just so beautiful. And then BOOM 🤯 my mind gets blown! Like WHAT!!! 😮 I went from smiling and kicking my feet to hyperventilating and feeling like I was about to vomit, all these emotions from just the PROLOGUE!!
I know Takerra warned us with love comes pain, but babyyyyyy, I wasn’t ready because pain is what we feel. You don’t open a book by Mrs. Allen and not be transported into that world. It’s like she puts a little crack in these pages because the whole time I was reading, I was no longer Mika Verrett; I became Tahli Hall, and I felt every emotion she did. I don't know how Vin is coming back from this, but if anyone can get me to forgive his ass, it’s going to be TA.
I want to say so much, but I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone who hasn’t blessed themselves by reading this masterpiece yet. But I will say why I think Vin loves Tahli in his way: it’s more possession. He likes the idea of her but not the actual reality of the man he has to be to keep her. He wants to possess her so that way no one else experiences the greatness that she makes him feel. The self-sabotage is so real, and I hope it is explored more in book 2 with him in therapy. 😂
What would you do if the life you thought you were living turns out to be a lie? Is love enough to forgive the ultimate betrayal? Or will the love you have for yourself outweigh the love you have for your partner?
Book one left us NEEDING MORE. Whew, let me buckle up because this ride will not be a smooth one. So ready for the rest of this series.
Book: Parachutes
Author: Takerra Allen
Genre: Urban Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
July 9, 2024
So this what goes on in TA Land? 😭
♾️⭐️
♾️⭐️
May 30, 2024
Review: Go ahead and read it. And please TA, let them just BE. 🥹
July 21, 2025
Completed my reread 7/20 in anticipation of P3 and I still can’t get over Dalvin Hayes! How could you do that to Tahli? 😭 I can’t believe it???? I honestly don’t think he would have ever told her about DJ had things not came to light like it did.
Where do I even start? Like seriously?? Ugh. If you want a sign if you should read it without reading a review: THIS IS IT!
I went into this book blind and off the strength that all the book girlies on IG was talking about it. I know how TA gets down but I was never prepared for turmoil this book took me through. If you don’t like feeling shit while reading don’t even bother!
Tahlil was just your ordinary girl. In school, living life, with amazing yet (annoying) friends until she’s captivated by the handsome Dalvin ‘Vin’ Hayes and boy oh boy.
Tahli & Vin — this will not be your typical cute love story. It WILL HURT. You will be upset, happy, mad, frustrated, devastated, filled with love, depleted, used up, every emotion tbh! You will love the couple together and then there will be moments where you’ll be like damn just go y’all separate ways but then back to loving them!
Where do I even start? Like seriously?? Ugh. If you want a sign if you should read it without reading a review: THIS IS IT!
I went into this book blind and off the strength that all the book girlies on IG was talking about it. I know how TA gets down but I was never prepared for turmoil this book took me through. If you don’t like feeling shit while reading don’t even bother!
Tahlil was just your ordinary girl. In school, living life, with amazing yet (annoying) friends until she’s captivated by the handsome Dalvin ‘Vin’ Hayes and boy oh boy.
Tahli & Vin — this will not be your typical cute love story. It WILL HURT. You will be upset, happy, mad, frustrated, devastated, filled with love, depleted, used up, every emotion tbh! You will love the couple together and then there will be moments where you’ll be like damn just go y’all separate ways but then back to loving them!
December 11, 2023
Once again, Miss Allen leaves me shook. The suffocating love, desire and need is so overwhelming and it hurts so good. It’s crazy you can’t really put her books into words it’s just a roller coaster of emotions and I never want to get off. This is one book that I’m going to dwell on for day or two. I need part 2 asap! We need answers now! 😫
September 2, 2025
Takerra Allen really knows how to capture the magic and the mess of first love. Dalvin and Tahli’s story is tender, vulnerable, and so full of emotion that it feels like you’re living it with them. But what really hit me was watching Dalvin constantly sabotage his own happiness his pride and fear keep getting in the way, and you can’t help but wonder if he’s going to miss out on the best love of his life.
And then the twists listen, just when I thought I had the story figured out, the plot flipped on me. The drama, the curveballs, the emotional rollercoaster… it was crazy in the best way. Takerra Allen didn’t give us a predictable love story, she gave us a journey full of passion, heartbreak, and shocking turns. Book one left me breathless, and I’m already bracing myself for what book two.
And then the twists listen, just when I thought I had the story figured out, the plot flipped on me. The drama, the curveballs, the emotional rollercoaster… it was crazy in the best way. Takerra Allen didn’t give us a predictable love story, she gave us a journey full of passion, heartbreak, and shocking turns. Book one left me breathless, and I’m already bracing myself for what book two.
December 19, 2023
This book had me smiling and crying at times. This is a true love story that deals with childhood traumas and life experiences. The friendship between Tahli and her friends are amazing. I can’t wait to see how this series turns out. Dalvin Hayes is everything!!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 16, 2025
This was just okay. I feel like the past storyline dragged out a little too much for me. The present was more intriguing but left me wanting more. Some of the time jumps were jarring. I’ll consider reading book 2 in the series.
July 25, 2025
This story had me stuck , deep. One thing about Takerra Allen she will put you through it…The self- sabotage was REAL!
December 20, 2023
Never misses
How do you leave a review for the creative while leaving real life out of it? I can not explain how many times I had to put this book down because I was pissed, I was triggered, and then I was reminded that after all the emotions .. love still prevails. Even after humans human, love is all that really matters. The love of family, the love of true friends that turn into family, Eros (my favorite lol) and the infallible love of God. I definitely had some soul searching and healing moments while reading this one. I am absolutely all in and I can not wait to continue this journey and see how all things are pulled together in this not so perfect love story. This is one of those examples where someone outside looking in would write them as #couplegoals not knowing the blood, sweat, and tears (literally) and the fight to make a real love last.
If only folks knew… whew.
Ms Takerra never misses!
How do you leave a review for the creative while leaving real life out of it? I can not explain how many times I had to put this book down because I was pissed, I was triggered, and then I was reminded that after all the emotions .. love still prevails. Even after humans human, love is all that really matters. The love of family, the love of true friends that turn into family, Eros (my favorite lol) and the infallible love of God. I definitely had some soul searching and healing moments while reading this one. I am absolutely all in and I can not wait to continue this journey and see how all things are pulled together in this not so perfect love story. This is one of those examples where someone outside looking in would write them as #couplegoals not knowing the blood, sweat, and tears (literally) and the fight to make a real love last.
If only folks knew… whew.
Ms Takerra never misses!
December 9, 2023
Lawd Ham Mercy!
I wanted to keep it cute and classy, but this here book has had a grip on me!
More than loved, I lived in these pages! Every single word. I haven’t finished a book since LB’s Prism series finale and while I love Takerra Allen, she breaks my heart. Especially as of late, but this one hurts SO good.
I can’t wait to read more. I can’t believe how this ended, I mean WTF!
If you love Denache, you’ll adore Vin. He’s a much milder version with his own form of insanity.
Read this book!
I wanted to keep it cute and classy, but this here book has had a grip on me!
More than loved, I lived in these pages! Every single word. I haven’t finished a book since LB’s Prism series finale and while I love Takerra Allen, she breaks my heart. Especially as of late, but this one hurts SO good.
I can’t wait to read more. I can’t believe how this ended, I mean WTF!
If you love Denache, you’ll adore Vin. He’s a much milder version with his own form of insanity.
Read this book!
December 9, 2023
Mind is spinning.
I don't know what to think.
First things first, Takerra Allen can write a darn good story. She's like a magician with words. Weaving hope, love, anticipation, wonder and more into each page. She so perfectly crafts these characters that they don't feel like characters...they are people. People that I love, that I understand, that I root for, that I forgive. There are more questions that answers for me in this first story that is aptly called The Fall. So many pieces of a puzzled scattered through 400ish pages and I tried to link it all together but I k ow I need to wait for the other shoes to drop.
I'm going g to love spinning this story in my mind and heart for the next foreseeable future and see if I can make sense of things. But what I do k ow is, I know true lobe when I see it and Vin and his Baby Love are IT.
Definitely recommend this read. And don't wait. Read it now. Then read it again. And maybe again for good measure.
I don't know what to think.
First things first, Takerra Allen can write a darn good story. She's like a magician with words. Weaving hope, love, anticipation, wonder and more into each page. She so perfectly crafts these characters that they don't feel like characters...they are people. People that I love, that I understand, that I root for, that I forgive. There are more questions that answers for me in this first story that is aptly called The Fall. So many pieces of a puzzled scattered through 400ish pages and I tried to link it all together but I k ow I need to wait for the other shoes to drop.
I'm going g to love spinning this story in my mind and heart for the next foreseeable future and see if I can make sense of things. But what I do k ow is, I know true lobe when I see it and Vin and his Baby Love are IT.
Definitely recommend this read. And don't wait. Read it now. Then read it again. And maybe again for good measure.
August 14, 2025
good
This is my first book by this author. This book had so many twist and turns that I was not ready for. Overall I enjoyed this book.
This is my first book by this author. This book had so many twist and turns that I was not ready for. Overall I enjoyed this book.
January 19, 2024
Wow! Between the prologue and that epilogue, I don’t know which one had me more thrown. Na, I take that back it was definitely the epilogue because it left me with even more questions that I need answers to. The main one being WHAT WAS THE REASON DALVIN???!!! Like how could you?!
I’m telling y’all Takerra Allen can do no wrong in my eyes, okay wait I take that back, because the way this lady be taking me through it with these characters is “outrageous” in my best Vin voice 😂😂
That dern Munch had me HOWLING because the man was a plum fool… who gives THAT kind of speech at ya boys’ wedding?! 😂😂😂 But the banter between him and Wynter lives rent free in my head.
Also, I’ve been side eyeing Shells from jump because why are you even here. We don’t like you sir 🙄
Y’all know I love me a good friend group, and babyyy this one definitely didn’t disappoint (but it’s Takerra Allen so of course it wouldn’t). I know how y’all like to tussle, but I was definitely agreeing with Abby in that epilogue… I love me some Tahli but Abs was definitely making some good points.
I’m TOO ready for Book 2 because Vin got some explaining to do 👀 && I need details on Jay & Lexie 🥺
I’m telling y’all Takerra Allen can do no wrong in my eyes, okay wait I take that back, because the way this lady be taking me through it with these characters is “outrageous” in my best Vin voice 😂😂
That dern Munch had me HOWLING because the man was a plum fool… who gives THAT kind of speech at ya boys’ wedding?! 😂😂😂 But the banter between him and Wynter lives rent free in my head.
Also, I’ve been side eyeing Shells from jump because why are you even here. We don’t like you sir 🙄
Y’all know I love me a good friend group, and babyyy this one definitely didn’t disappoint (but it’s Takerra Allen so of course it wouldn’t). I know how y’all like to tussle, but I was definitely agreeing with Abby in that epilogue… I love me some Tahli but Abs was definitely making some good points.
I’m TOO ready for Book 2 because Vin got some explaining to do 👀 && I need details on Jay & Lexie 🥺
July 28, 2025
I don’t know how to feel to be honest. I live Vin, do I like him enough to stay with Tahli ? No. I don’t agree with this idea that they’re not together because Tahli just wanted a perfect picture family and Vin didn’t fit in. He cheated on her TWICE. Had a baby on her. I’m sorry but he made those choices, Tahli does have her flaws but in this situation it seems black and white to me. I get it, they don’t have the same backgrounds and because of that Vin doesn’t react the same way to grief and other trauma. Still, i don’t see them together. They both need to heal.
I also didn’t like the idea that cheating is so normalized. The side couples were going through it and because of that there is this concept of the women “going through it” and yet staying? I don’t believe in the idea that every man cheats just because we’re imperfect.
I also didn’t like the idea that cheating is so normalized. The side couples were going through it and because of that there is this concept of the women “going through it” and yet staying? I don’t believe in the idea that every man cheats just because we’re imperfect.
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July 9, 2025
1st Read 9/24
2nd Read 7/25
Vin, Vin, Vin…how are you going to fix this? That poor baby. Those poor kids. Tahli? It’s all a mess. It’s obvious, the love is there. But sometimes love isn’t enough. I was with Vin until I wasn’t with Vin. Cause he had ample time to make the right decisions, yet he chose otherwise.
I don’t have a review. I really just wish he would’ve gotten counseling. Counseling would’ve probably fixed some of the ways he viewed ppl and situations. I feel bad for him. Not enough to forgive tho…if I was Tahli (I’m just saying).
We’ll see how it all plays out. Maybe peace will find its way & they can get through it. Maybe not. The ball is really in Tahli’s court. 💔
2nd Read 7/25
Vin, Vin, Vin…how are you going to fix this? That poor baby. Those poor kids. Tahli? It’s all a mess. It’s obvious, the love is there. But sometimes love isn’t enough. I was with Vin until I wasn’t with Vin. Cause he had ample time to make the right decisions, yet he chose otherwise.
I don’t have a review. I really just wish he would’ve gotten counseling. Counseling would’ve probably fixed some of the ways he viewed ppl and situations. I feel bad for him. Not enough to forgive tho…if I was Tahli (I’m just saying).
We’ll see how it all plays out. Maybe peace will find its way & they can get through it. Maybe not. The ball is really in Tahli’s court. 💔
March 7, 2024
I need my own personal parachute!
This story….whew….I was trying to hold out until the series was complete but I couldn’t resist because this author’s pen game is fierce. Did she delivered??? Oh my gosh…just when you thought you knew the trajectory of this story, the author then says…”hold my beer” and shook this story to the rafters…character development… chef’s kiss…engaging storytelling… absolutely! Vin and Tahli have me ready to grab my own parachutes because I was NOT ready for this fall! Can’t wait for part two and three!!!
This story….whew….I was trying to hold out until the series was complete but I couldn’t resist because this author’s pen game is fierce. Did she delivered??? Oh my gosh…just when you thought you knew the trajectory of this story, the author then says…”hold my beer” and shook this story to the rafters…character development… chef’s kiss…engaging storytelling… absolutely! Vin and Tahli have me ready to grab my own parachutes because I was NOT ready for this fall! Can’t wait for part two and three!!!
July 4, 2025
I knew I was going to feel it going in...
Takerra Allen has amazing storytelling abilities. I can always guarantee there will never be a single sentence wasted in any of her books. Every sentence structure has a purpose and every simile makes a difference. I finished this book in under 24 hours and in that time, I laughed. I swooned, and I cussed. If I'm being truthful, the cussing took up the latter half of the book so it is at the forefront of my memory. I love the way she regularly tests our understanding of love and relationships and questions how far are we, as readers willing to go and what are we willing to tolerate or empathize with. This book is beautiful and will leave you thinking, unless you're like me then you'll be left plotting and scheming.
Takerra Allen has amazing storytelling abilities. I can always guarantee there will never be a single sentence wasted in any of her books. Every sentence structure has a purpose and every simile makes a difference. I finished this book in under 24 hours and in that time, I laughed. I swooned, and I cussed. If I'm being truthful, the cussing took up the latter half of the book so it is at the forefront of my memory. I love the way she regularly tests our understanding of love and relationships and questions how far are we, as readers willing to go and what are we willing to tolerate or empathize with. This book is beautiful and will leave you thinking, unless you're like me then you'll be left plotting and scheming.
December 26, 2023
Van 🥰
This book was unbelievably good. Without giving it away, this book has me messed up! part 2 can’t come sooner!
This book was unbelievably good. Without giving it away, this book has me messed up! part 2 can’t come sooner!
December 23, 2025
I loved the story, I loved the romance, I just loved this bookkkk. It had me from the very beginning and I can’t wait to start the next one. I’m definitely starting to love this author.🪂🪂🪂🪂
July 26, 2025
No I can’t accept that ending 🥺😭 This was such an emotional yet beautifully told story. It pulled me in from the beginning 🥹🫶🏽❤️
September 3, 2025
Takerra is always gonna put me through it and she has. This is a deeply emotional read. He’s not meant to be a book bae, and she’s justified in reaction to him cheating. I don’t care what none of yall say! 😝 5 STARSSSSS
October 22, 2025
3 stars | Book 1 — Tahli and Vin have been together for 15 years and one night and the arrival of a secret child threatens to upend the family. We’re taken back to the beginning of their tumultuous young love, full of infatuation and red flags…conflict fueled by their individual traumas and insecurities. The balance of past and present scenes could have been better. The last 20 percent of the book seemed to unravel leaving story gaps and unanswered questions.
December 10, 2023
Takerra Allen is a masterful storyteller that knows how to pull you in and keep you there from first to last page. This book had me experiencing every single emotion from giddiness, anger, heartbreak, and hope. I cannot wait for the rest of the series.
August 17, 2025
OMG! Takerra Allen is forever goated after this one!
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a very real and very raw story of two people falling deep in love! The writing, the plot, the characters and side characters… it’s all so damn good! Excited to jump into the next book!
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a very real and very raw story of two people falling deep in love! The writing, the plot, the characters and side characters… it’s all so damn good! Excited to jump into the next book!
June 13, 2024
I just have no words right now. TA is in her own lane.
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