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All That Remains #2
Falling Together
In the aftermath of a global nightmare, Abby Holder is living her dream. Married to the love of her life, Airen, and surrounded by friends and family, it seems she's found her happily ever after.
But the struggle of living in a post-plague world is never ending. When circumstances take Airen far away, she's faced with the devastating realization he may be lost to her forever. Broken-hearted, she turns to Joseph, her best friend and the only one who understands her pain. After all, he loves Airen too.
The sound of a car horn in the middle of the night changes everything, leaving Abby caught between the two most important men in her life. After surviving the worst the world could throw at them, Airen, Abby, and Joseph must face the most brutal human experience...true love. Can they overcome the betrayal, the hurt feelings, and jealousy to do what's right for the ones they love?
Their circumstances are far from ordinary. Perhaps the answer is extraordinary as well.
This book includes sexual scenes including scenes between two men. It is intended for ages 18 and older.
But the struggle of living in a post-plague world is never ending. When circumstances take Airen far away, she's faced with the devastating realization he may be lost to her forever. Broken-hearted, she turns to Joseph, her best friend and the only one who understands her pain. After all, he loves Airen too.
The sound of a car horn in the middle of the night changes everything, leaving Abby caught between the two most important men in her life. After surviving the worst the world could throw at them, Airen, Abby, and Joseph must face the most brutal human experience...true love. Can they overcome the betrayal, the hurt feelings, and jealousy to do what's right for the ones they love?
Their circumstances are far from ordinary. Perhaps the answer is extraordinary as well.
This book includes sexual scenes including scenes between two men. It is intended for ages 18 and older.
262 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 29, 2014
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S.M. Shade
42 books1,672 followersS.M. Shade writes spicy romantic comedies and steamy contemporary romances with relatable characters. Whether it's a good laugh or a good cry, she likes to grab you by your emotions and make you feel.
An unashamed Croc enthusiast and poetry nerd, she can usually be found listening to Indie Rock on repeat and watching birds.
An unashamed Croc enthusiast and poetry nerd, she can usually be found listening to Indie Rock on repeat and watching birds.
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April 17, 2015
part II out of III
definitely addictive trilogy
part II includes MMF
However the menage is more realistic versus the kind of menage I usually read which is definitely a plus.
this book is NOT a stand alone as it is the story of 3 characters (and more)
I definitely recommend this trilogy without hesitation!
June 23, 2021
This is a very addictive series! In the second book, the relationships between Joseph, Addy and Airen grow, individually and together. I know mmf and rh books are the hot thing right now, and they are being churned out in mass. This is NOT one of those ‘slot a into slot b,c,d’ stories.
The relationships here are build on a deep trust and love of one another, and that makes it feels incredibly realistic. In the first story, Abby and Airen are married and incredibly happy together. But they both have a love for Joseph too. This love is build upon in this book.
There are multiple POV’s in this story, make sure to make note of that each chapter so you don’t get lost like I did! There are some beautiful mm and mmf moments in this one and I was happy with the growth of each of the main characters and side characters too.
There is a natural flow to this story that doesn’t feel rushed or contrived. It isn’t all sex, but there are some steamy moments. The only thing that irritated me was the obligatory annoying woman (or man) that these stories seem to always have. It confounds me how stupid or mean people would survive an apocalypse, but I guess it takes all types.
Finishing this second book made me want to go back and start the first one over again so I could digest a bit slower. I inhaled these books.
The relationships here are build on a deep trust and love of one another, and that makes it feels incredibly realistic. In the first story, Abby and Airen are married and incredibly happy together. But they both have a love for Joseph too. This love is build upon in this book.
"Abby needs all the affection we can give. We’re making up for a lifetime of it, Joey. Simple things like holding her hand or hugging mean more to her because she’s never had it before.”Abby is still very insecure and while that can be an irritant, the men have their own insecurities and jealousies too.
There are multiple POV’s in this story, make sure to make note of that each chapter so you don’t get lost like I did! There are some beautiful mm and mmf moments in this one and I was happy with the growth of each of the main characters and side characters too.
There is a natural flow to this story that doesn’t feel rushed or contrived. It isn’t all sex, but there are some steamy moments. The only thing that irritated me was the obligatory annoying woman (or man) that these stories seem to always have. It confounds me how stupid or mean people would survive an apocalypse, but I guess it takes all types.
Finishing this second book made me want to go back and start the first one over again so I could digest a bit slower. I inhaled these books.
October 23, 2014
I'm gonna review both this and The Last Woman together. Firstly, I did find The Last Woman a struggle through the first part but once Joseph turned up, it seems to be catalyst for the book to pick up, and then I couldn't put it down! Immediately downloaded Falling Together, which was amazeballs from start to finish. I enjoyed the multiple POVs and the ending was perfect. I can't wait for book three!
August 3, 2015
Post Plague World. #2 Still loving this series! Abby, Airen, and Joseph decide to enter a relationship together. Love the three of them! Joseph gets a visit from some people he never expected to see again. A beautiful story!
March 29, 2025
The first half of the book just pissed me off. Who abandons their wife and newborn baby in the middle of the apocalypse for a stupid reason? I thought it couldn't get worse, but then there was the cheating. Abby and Joseph reveal themselves to be very selfish people with no regard to the feelings of others. And I am not talking about Airen. He brought it all on himself with his actions. I am talking about Troy, who didn't deserve such treatment but was quickly discarded and forgotten.
The beautiful blonde other woman drama was annoying and a repeat of the drama from the first book.
Otherwise, the book was well written, more points of view were included, and the relationship between the main characters was enjoyable. However, because of the issues I had with the first half of the book, I am giving it a lower rating. I am seriously considering not to continue with the 3rd book, although I bought the whole bookset.
The beautiful blonde other woman drama was annoying and a repeat of the drama from the first book.
Otherwise, the book was well written, more points of view were included, and the relationship between the main characters was enjoyable. However, because of the issues I had with the first half of the book, I am giving it a lower rating. I am seriously considering not to continue with the 3rd book, although I bought the whole bookset.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 1, 2018
Holy fucking shit. I can't even with this. (Yeah I know I sound like a moronic teenager) but seriously FUCK me. This book. It tore me to pieces. And put me back together and shit it's hot. Like, rip your partners clothes of. Haha. Don't get me wrong there's not too much dirty dirty in it, just the right amount but the way it's written the emotions of the characters. FUCK yeah. Okay but further more to the sexy emotions. The turmoil.. it's going to eat you alive, spit you out and feed you to SM's pet Llama. Okay well probably not since she doesn't have a Llama that can eat you but still. I am awestruck at how much I loved this book. You'll be damn sure I'm about to tear into the next one!
June 20, 2019
Okay. This is what I was looking for. I complained in my review of the first book that the title was misleading. It was just fine for this book.
In book one, Airen and Abby were married but there was clearly a connection between Airen and Joseph. In this book, that connection is explored...a lot. By Airen and Abby. And Abby and Joseph. And Airen and Joseph. And all three of them. Excellent steamy scenes but this book also has a lot of feels that were unexpected. Love and loyalty comes under fire and the three of them need to stick together to weather the storm.
I am looking forward to the next book.
In book one, Airen and Abby were married but there was clearly a connection between Airen and Joseph. In this book, that connection is explored...a lot. By Airen and Abby. And Abby and Joseph. And Airen and Joseph. And all three of them. Excellent steamy scenes but this book also has a lot of feels that were unexpected. Love and loyalty comes under fire and the three of them need to stick together to weather the storm.
I am looking forward to the next book.
June 16, 2019
This second book in SM Shade's All That Remains series was just as amazing as the first! I loved every second and couldn't read fast enough. At times I was clutching my kindle and holding my breath wondering what was goong to happen. Ay times I was so turned on by the sexiness I thought my kindle might melt. I love the love these characters have for each other and how they understand each other so well and fix each other's broken pieces. I can't wait to see how the rest of this story plays out.
May 25, 2020
Fantastic
SM Shade continues to create a beautiful story with Airen, Abby, and Joseph. She shows us that even among tremendous loss, there can be amazing love. She proves that there is no one size fits all to any relationship, that love is the most important factor. I can't wait to read the third book in this series to see where life takes this wonderful family.
SM Shade continues to create a beautiful story with Airen, Abby, and Joseph. She shows us that even among tremendous loss, there can be amazing love. She proves that there is no one size fits all to any relationship, that love is the most important factor. I can't wait to read the third book in this series to see where life takes this wonderful family.
January 12, 2018
The Triventure Begins
YES. IT HAPPENED. And it did not disappoint! Ugh I love these beautiful cheaters and how much they grow and love in these pages. Ok so hooked and I cannot wait to read what the finale has in store for me!
YES. IT HAPPENED. And it did not disappoint! Ugh I love these beautiful cheaters and how much they grow and love in these pages. Ok so hooked and I cannot wait to read what the finale has in store for me!
July 22, 2021
Ladybug
Arghh can't wait to read the next book loving this series it's so series it's so sweet and loving and then dirty asf
Arghh can't wait to read the next book loving this series it's so series it's so sweet and loving and then dirty asf
August 16, 2024
I love the story development!
March 7, 2015
5 amazing stars, awesome series!
Holy smokes, what a fantastic series! This review will be about the series as a whole because I didn't want to stop reading once I started. The series, All That Remains 1-3, needs to be read in order so make sure to start with The Last Woman.
First, I want to thank the author for putting the entire series in the Kindle Unlimited through Amazon, otherwise I would not have found and read these 3 books. Also thank you for introducing me to something new...my first read about an apocalypse and noI will continue to look for stories such as this when I looking for something different.
So in book 1 we are introduced to Abby and her who servivors of the plaque that basically wiped out most of the earths population. Desperate to survive they are forced to travel into town in search for essential life saving everyday items, such as food, clean water, medical supplies. Abby runs into Airen while in town and they decide to lean on each other to try and survive this disaster. So their story begins and this series takes us through about 20 yrs of their life in a post apocalypse.
At times, this series touches on some hard real life issues, child abuse, sex abuse, violence including murder, and child rape. However each issue is delt with in a manner that is appropriate to the storyline. I thought the author did a fantastic job at concentrating on the love story, while sparatically bringing up some real life issues and how to deal, or in this case, sometimes fail to deal with them properly.
The romance and love that develops through this journey and wonderful. Book one kind of starts out slow as it builds a solid foundation for the plot and character development, it's a little steamy in some of the sex scenes, but hold on, soon you are going to read some very HOT, HOT, HOT scenes. Without giving too much away, I will say this this...the story contains sex of M/F, M/F/M, M/M so reader be warned, if you do not like menage stories, this story is not for you. However, I would encourage you to give it a try, because this is the most believable and realistic menage I've read.
Highly recommend this series and can't wait for more from this author. (less)
Holy smokes, what a fantastic series! This review will be about the series as a whole because I didn't want to stop reading once I started. The series, All That Remains 1-3, needs to be read in order so make sure to start with The Last Woman.
First, I want to thank the author for putting the entire series in the Kindle Unlimited through Amazon, otherwise I would not have found and read these 3 books. Also thank you for introducing me to something new...my first read about an apocalypse and noI will continue to look for stories such as this when I looking for something different.
So in book 1 we are introduced to Abby and her who servivors of the plaque that basically wiped out most of the earths population. Desperate to survive they are forced to travel into town in search for essential life saving everyday items, such as food, clean water, medical supplies. Abby runs into Airen while in town and they decide to lean on each other to try and survive this disaster. So their story begins and this series takes us through about 20 yrs of their life in a post apocalypse.
At times, this series touches on some hard real life issues, child abuse, sex abuse, violence including murder, and child rape. However each issue is delt with in a manner that is appropriate to the storyline. I thought the author did a fantastic job at concentrating on the love story, while sparatically bringing up some real life issues and how to deal, or in this case, sometimes fail to deal with them properly.
The romance and love that develops through this journey and wonderful. Book one kind of starts out slow as it builds a solid foundation for the plot and character development, it's a little steamy in some of the sex scenes, but hold on, soon you are going to read some very HOT, HOT, HOT scenes. Without giving too much away, I will say this this...the story contains sex of M/F, M/F/M, M/M so reader be warned, if you do not like menage stories, this story is not for you. However, I would encourage you to give it a try, because this is the most believable and realistic menage I've read.
Highly recommend this series and can't wait for more from this author. (less)
October 5, 2014
OK if you read my review of the first book you know 2 things, I am a brat and I did not like where the 3 main characters were left relationshipwise. Is that even a word? Who cares, you get my meaning. I went into this book a little agitated and hoping that the “wrongness” of the ending in the first would be corrected right quick. Well I was schooled. I was reminded that good things come to those who wait and that sometimes the road that is traveled has to have bumps in it. Man oh man were there bumps. Oh yeah and jumps and fights and despair and crying and a whole lotta other stuff. I try very hard not to do spoilers but also to clue you into the best parts of the book. Problem here is it all was the best part of the book. This was beginnings, middles and ends all wrapped up in one. I was sucked right back into their lives. I was mad when they were mad and shaking my head and wanting to smack someone(s) upside the head at times and had my heart breaking more than once. But as I said good things come to those who wait and I was so glad I waited. I am even more excited to see where the next book takes us. Yes NEXT BOOK, whoop whoop that’s what I said.
September 5, 2016
This book is the second book in the All that Remains series by S.M Shade. After reading the first book you learn about Abby, Airen, Joseph, Walker, Jayla, and Carson. This big family are living together trying to learn how to survive a world that was plagued by a deadly virus. In this next installment, the author branches off in the M/M and M/M/F relationship between these three characters, Airen, abby and Jospeh.
This is the first M/M/F book I have read were the guys, have a relationship outside their female partner. Usually you read these books and it all about the woman. But thankfully in this book we get to see the love and desire between Airen and Joseph. Which was a refreshing change. Along with them navigating the acceptance with their family and balancing their time, with their other partner Abby.
The more I read this series, the more the author likes to throw surprises my way. Which leads me to be hooked in this apocalyptic series. I can't wait to read what is going to happen next with this trio. I love this series, and the author is beginning to join my favorite author's list.
This is the first M/M/F book I have read were the guys, have a relationship outside their female partner. Usually you read these books and it all about the woman. But thankfully in this book we get to see the love and desire between Airen and Joseph. Which was a refreshing change. Along with them navigating the acceptance with their family and balancing their time, with their other partner Abby.
The more I read this series, the more the author likes to throw surprises my way. Which leads me to be hooked in this apocalyptic series. I can't wait to read what is going to happen next with this trio. I love this series, and the author is beginning to join my favorite author's list.
January 15, 2018
S.M. Shade's "All That Remains" Box Set is a collection of three novels. This story is going to stay with me for a while. It's an amazing story of a MMF love in the times after a plague has wiped out most of the people on the planet. I can't get the song "Unsteady" by X Ambassadors out of my head. I couldn't put the books down...I had to read straight through all 3. Great storytelling with lots of arcing storylines. And plenty of sexy scenes...every combo of MM, MF, and MMF. I will definitely read more from this author.
March 21, 2016
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
In the last book, Abby and Airen got married. Life is going pretty well for them. Joseph is dating Troy but is in complete love with Abby and Airen. Airen goes on a trip with Eric that is only supposed to be 2 weeks, but the trip goes longer than expected...weeks longer. There is no way to communicate with each other and Joseph and Abby fear that Airen is dead. Joseph made a promise to Airen that he would take care of Abby if anything happened to him. Joseph and Abby get together in this book. Then when Airen returns, the three of them have a conversation and decide to be in a relationship together. This made the book 1000 times better. They were SO good together. It was so clear that Joseph wasn't just a third. He was a part of them and they were a part of him, both together and separate. Joseph wasn't joining Abby and Airen. He was with Abby, he was with Airen, and he was with them together. It was much stronger.
In the last book, Abby and Airen got married. Life is going pretty well for them. Joseph is dating Troy but is in complete love with Abby and Airen. Airen goes on a trip with Eric that is only supposed to be 2 weeks, but the trip goes longer than expected...weeks longer. There is no way to communicate with each other and Joseph and Abby fear that Airen is dead. Joseph made a promise to Airen that he would take care of Abby if anything happened to him. Joseph and Abby get together in this book. Then when Airen returns, the three of them have a conversation and decide to be in a relationship together. This made the book 1000 times better. They were SO good together. It was so clear that Joseph wasn't just a third. He was a part of them and they were a part of him, both together and separate. Joseph wasn't joining Abby and Airen. He was with Abby, he was with Airen, and he was with them together. It was much stronger.
April 5, 2016
WOW! Another great read from S.M. Shade. My first MMF reading experience and a wonderfully emotional read. I love the way she makes you feel emotionally connected to each character in her books. As much as this book expresses the unkind, hateful, mean and cruel side of the human population that has been stripped down to almost nothing, raw and savage, you are also shown the forgiveness and sacrifice between Lovers, Friends and Family. This is such an easy read, yet intense and graphic making you feel like you are there experiencing the turmoil and drama, making you blush, cry and giggle.... This is an action packed series, Shannon has left no stone unturned on this one! Do be warned, this series contains extreme MMF sexiness, graphic descriptions and will touch your soul. #ladybugdarkeyesdimples!
September 26, 2016
4.5 stars
I have to admit... I'm kinda obsessed with these characters. I can't get enough of them & am thrilled to bits that there is one more book in this trilogy!
This one was loads hotter than book one. We finally got the full-on coming together of Airen, Abby & Joseph & it was dynamite. (Even some delicious one-on-one encounters.) Love the dynamics of their relationship & how much they care for one another. Such a beautiful thing.
The only reason I took away half a star? I really disliked Airen leaving. He pissed me off when he did it. I just didn't get it. At. All. *smh*
On to book three in the trilogy, Infinite Ties. I can't imagine what other obstacles these characters will have to overcome but I'm damn determined to work through them with this fab threesome! :)
I have to admit... I'm kinda obsessed with these characters. I can't get enough of them & am thrilled to bits that there is one more book in this trilogy!
This one was loads hotter than book one. We finally got the full-on coming together of Airen, Abby & Joseph & it was dynamite. (Even some delicious one-on-one encounters.) Love the dynamics of their relationship & how much they care for one another. Such a beautiful thing.
The only reason I took away half a star? I really disliked Airen leaving. He pissed me off when he did it. I just didn't get it. At. All. *smh*
On to book three in the trilogy, Infinite Ties. I can't imagine what other obstacles these characters will have to overcome but I'm damn determined to work through them with this fab threesome! :)
November 16, 2015
When Airen goes on a scavenging trip to Abby's old home, he is gone longer than expected. After months of hope, Abby and Joe must assume that Airen is dead. Abby is devastated and Joe tries to comfort her, but it becomes complicated when they realize that they have feelings for each other. Guilty over their love, they are both are glad and relieved when Airen returns home. Unwilling to give up either man, Abby is faced with a difficult dilemma of how to keep them both when they can't admit their desire for each other? Faced with enemies that continue to assault their home community, can the three work together to save what they love most? An amazing read!!! I had to order the next book immediately. This is one of my favorite series!!!
January 14, 2015
Impatiently waiting....
For the conclusion to this story. Thankfully S.m. Shade took pity and didn't leave a cliffy here but she definitely left me dying to read the next book. The infighting I will say is they finally done what we all wanted them to do with Joseph ;) hint hint! I love dimples and his luscious lips!! And Airen and his smart mouth....well you know how a girl can shut him up!!
This is a must read series about a girl with insecurities and the men with demons of their past that love her and each other!! So wonderfully written and well placed!
P.S. I am going to be sure to keep a Fallopian Fallout Kit!!
For the conclusion to this story. Thankfully S.m. Shade took pity and didn't leave a cliffy here but she definitely left me dying to read the next book. The infighting I will say is they finally done what we all wanted them to do with Joseph ;) hint hint! I love dimples and his luscious lips!! And Airen and his smart mouth....well you know how a girl can shut him up!!
This is a must read series about a girl with insecurities and the men with demons of their past that love her and each other!! So wonderfully written and well placed!
P.S. I am going to be sure to keep a Fallopian Fallout Kit!!
October 23, 2016
Book 2 was Falling Together. While the first book has its drama, this one had more feels. Kept you in the ends of your seat. Your invested in these characters and the plot and can't help wanting to know what's going to happen. In this book we get a few new POV in this story and I loved it! It was great getting into Thur heads and seeing their feelings. I wish that Abby's self esteem would have been raised in this book, but I can really understand. This was another great story that has the feels and made me tear up. 5 star
March 16, 2015
Another wonderful book
This is a book of three wonderful people that are struggling to come to terms with loving each other. If love between two men and a women is not your idea of a great book please don't read this book. If you are not narrow minded and want to read a wonderful love story with all the ups and downs we all have please read this. This book has some hot as bell sex scenes, but this story is so much more. I am off to read the next in this wonderful series
This is a book of three wonderful people that are struggling to come to terms with loving each other. If love between two men and a women is not your idea of a great book please don't read this book. If you are not narrow minded and want to read a wonderful love story with all the ups and downs we all have please read this. This book has some hot as bell sex scenes, but this story is so much more. I am off to read the next in this wonderful series
January 7, 2016
In book two of this trilogy, Airen confronts his feelings for Joseph and he is brought into a MMF menage relationship with him and Abby. The focus is on how the menage is formed, how their relationships to each other continue to develop, and the reactions of their peers. It all felt very realistic and true to life.
I would recommend this series to any that enjoy dystopian fiction, menage romance, and lots of well-developed plot. I look forward to reading the final book.
I would recommend this series to any that enjoy dystopian fiction, menage romance, and lots of well-developed plot. I look forward to reading the final book.
January 4, 2017
I was really thrilled when abby and airen got together and little Lane was born. Ive never been a reader of mmf but when joseph snuck up in their hearts, it melted my heart. Did i mention it was very hot too? Not something i would usually admit to but dang.
When you picture a relationship with 3 people you would imagine it to be full of drama. But seriously with these three it was totally meant to be and you can hear yourself telling them to get it on already. It was natural. Love it!
When you picture a relationship with 3 people you would imagine it to be full of drama. But seriously with these three it was totally meant to be and you can hear yourself telling them to get it on already. It was natural. Love it!
January 2, 2015
I loved it. An amazing read and again well paced I finished it in 1 day! This one follows up 6 weeks after the first book The Last Woman ends. I was very very happy to read Airen and Joseph POV that wasn't in the first book.
The characters where again great. I love Joseph, hated his parents.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys post apocalyptic stories!
The characters where again great. I love Joseph, hated his parents.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys post apocalyptic stories!
April 23, 2015
Fan freaking tastic
Post apocalyptic plague wipes out most of mankind.
However Airen, Abby and Joseph along with the rest of the gang work to live their lives to the fullest without all the amenities they're used to.
We watch as Airen and Abby love each other but also Joseph loves them both will they live A life they are interested in or ignore their feelings.
Post apocalyptic plague wipes out most of mankind.
However Airen, Abby and Joseph along with the rest of the gang work to live their lives to the fullest without all the amenities they're used to.
We watch as Airen and Abby love each other but also Joseph loves them both will they live A life they are interested in or ignore their feelings.
July 31, 2015
Loved it
Things happen in book two I wasn't happy about at first. I kept reading and am glad I did. Loved the things that happened and how the store came together so far. Looking forward to reading book 3 and finding out the rest of Abby, Air, and Joey's story.
Things happen in book two I wasn't happy about at first. I kept reading and am glad I did. Loved the things that happened and how the store came together so far. Looking forward to reading book 3 and finding out the rest of Abby, Air, and Joey's story.
March 25, 2016
If the first book is an adventure, this one delves more on the relationship created. It's so enjoyable seeing their relationship grow as their family grows. It's so sweet and heart-warming! I can't stop reading!
I qas gifted a copy for an honest review.
I qas gifted a copy for an honest review.
October 19, 2016
This to me was the best book in the series. I loved the build-up from best friends to lovers and the acceptance of their menage relationship. This one had lots of angst and depressive parts, but loads of love and laughter, too.
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