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The Night We Fell
The night I fell from grace was also the night I fell for him.
The Going from the lead singer in an unknown garage band to one of the most well-known rock groups in the span of six years is not something I ever saw coming. But here I am…
Famous.
Lonely.
Miserable.
The Realizing that the man I’m with might be a narcissist is a tough pill to swallow because leaving him will involve a very public break-up.
The One reckless decision, a drunk driver, and a mountain of ice on the roads changes the trajectory of my life forever, but not necessarily for the worst. Because he was there. My guardian angel. The man with the soft voice and the warm hands who kept me from losing myself.
But in the process of keeping me together, I lost him to the chaos, and when I come to, I don’t even remember his name.
Only, a year later, something rises to the surface of those foggy, pain-filled memories.
A face.
An island.
A promise.
I’m not sure I have any strength left for hope, but if I find him again, we will have one week to make this happen. I don’t know if there’s any room for love once reality sets in, but for the first time in a long, long while, I’m ready to take a risk.
The Night We Fell is a stand-alone, MM, winter holiday, hurt/comfort romance. It features two men lost on their paths, a tropical island, whispered promises, a single perfect week, high heat, and a toe-curling, feet-kicking happily ever after.
The Going from the lead singer in an unknown garage band to one of the most well-known rock groups in the span of six years is not something I ever saw coming. But here I am…
Famous.
Lonely.
Miserable.
The Realizing that the man I’m with might be a narcissist is a tough pill to swallow because leaving him will involve a very public break-up.
The One reckless decision, a drunk driver, and a mountain of ice on the roads changes the trajectory of my life forever, but not necessarily for the worst. Because he was there. My guardian angel. The man with the soft voice and the warm hands who kept me from losing myself.
But in the process of keeping me together, I lost him to the chaos, and when I come to, I don’t even remember his name.
Only, a year later, something rises to the surface of those foggy, pain-filled memories.
A face.
An island.
A promise.
I’m not sure I have any strength left for hope, but if I find him again, we will have one week to make this happen. I don’t know if there’s any room for love once reality sets in, but for the first time in a long, long while, I’m ready to take a risk.
The Night We Fell is a stand-alone, MM, winter holiday, hurt/comfort romance. It features two men lost on their paths, a tropical island, whispered promises, a single perfect week, high heat, and a toe-curling, feet-kicking happily ever after.
229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 30, 2025
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E.M. Lindsey
143 books1,410 followersE.M. Lindsey is the author of MM contemporary romance. She presently lives and works in the southeastern United States.
EM Lindsey also writes MM Paranormal Romance under the pseudonym Ariel Millar.
EM Lindsey also writes MM Paranormal Romance under the pseudonym Ariel Millar.
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January 19, 2026
The Night We Fell is a stand alone, MM, New Year’s romance by E.M. Lindsey. I decided to pick this up because I loved the sound of the blurb. I do love rock star romances even though this one doesn’t really focus too much on the music.
Ryan Cook is thirty two years old. I felt so bad for Ryan. His family is cold, demanding and controlling. They try to force Ryan into a life that fits their expectations. He got the college degree he wanted but his parents are furious that it isn’t what THEY wanted. He’s currently working as a paramedic while he tries to figure out what to do with his life. Either to keep his parents happy and do what they want, or to follow his own dreams. Sometimes, though, it takes fate to step in to show you what your life is supposed to look like.
Atlas Amber is the lead singer in the world famous rock band, Tender Fractures. For five years Atlas has been in a relationship with one of the band members. Five years of a relationship that was toxic, void of any love, and that he was constantly cheated on. Now he’s had enough. And it’s right before they are due on stage. He walks away, not knowing what life has in store for him. Unfortunately, he finds out soon enough, on New Year’s Eve, on a snowy winter night that changed his life forever. It was only the guardian angel that stayed with him, that talked to him and held his hand, that got him through it.
There were truths revealed that night between Atlas and Ryan. And, there were promises made. Promises made not to give up on themselves. Promises to keep fighting. Not to give up, or to give in. Now it’s a year later. Atlas only remembers parts of that night. But that voice never left him, nor did their promise to each other. With only the faintest hope that he can find his guardian angel, he goes to the place he remembers him saying that was where he always goes on New Year’s Eve. Luck was on his side. Now they only have five days to spend together. But as each day passes, the bond deepens, and saying goodbye seems more and more impossible.
“I didn’t believe in fate, or a god, or even a real cosmic purpose in the universe. But I believed in him.”
This is a moving story of hope, of two men who I believe were fated to be together, of finding the love you were always intended to have, and of found family. I loved so many things about this story. I read it pretty quickly because I didn’t want to put it down. There were a couple of things that bothered me. I liked the epilogue but it still left me hanging a little bit on a few details. Like I just needed a little bit more. Mostly, though, it was a feel good, emotional story that left me happy. I loved the meaning of New Year’s to these two men, the significance, how they turned something so awful into something so beautiful.
Ryan Cook is thirty two years old. I felt so bad for Ryan. His family is cold, demanding and controlling. They try to force Ryan into a life that fits their expectations. He got the college degree he wanted but his parents are furious that it isn’t what THEY wanted. He’s currently working as a paramedic while he tries to figure out what to do with his life. Either to keep his parents happy and do what they want, or to follow his own dreams. Sometimes, though, it takes fate to step in to show you what your life is supposed to look like.
Atlas Amber is the lead singer in the world famous rock band, Tender Fractures. For five years Atlas has been in a relationship with one of the band members. Five years of a relationship that was toxic, void of any love, and that he was constantly cheated on. Now he’s had enough. And it’s right before they are due on stage. He walks away, not knowing what life has in store for him. Unfortunately, he finds out soon enough, on New Year’s Eve, on a snowy winter night that changed his life forever. It was only the guardian angel that stayed with him, that talked to him and held his hand, that got him through it.
There were truths revealed that night between Atlas and Ryan. And, there were promises made. Promises made not to give up on themselves. Promises to keep fighting. Not to give up, or to give in. Now it’s a year later. Atlas only remembers parts of that night. But that voice never left him, nor did their promise to each other. With only the faintest hope that he can find his guardian angel, he goes to the place he remembers him saying that was where he always goes on New Year’s Eve. Luck was on his side. Now they only have five days to spend together. But as each day passes, the bond deepens, and saying goodbye seems more and more impossible.
“I didn’t believe in fate, or a god, or even a real cosmic purpose in the universe. But I believed in him.”
This is a moving story of hope, of two men who I believe were fated to be together, of finding the love you were always intended to have, and of found family. I loved so many things about this story. I read it pretty quickly because I didn’t want to put it down. There were a couple of things that bothered me. I liked the epilogue but it still left me hanging a little bit on a few details. Like I just needed a little bit more. Mostly, though, it was a feel good, emotional story that left me happy. I loved the meaning of New Year’s to these two men, the significance, how they turned something so awful into something so beautiful.
January 1, 2026
4.5 stars
Lovely swoony story, perfect for the end of the year.
Atlas is a singer/songwriter who has broken up with his boyfriend and bandmate after his umpteenth cheating. A few days later, Atlas is in a little bar to play a gig anonymously when Ryan comes into the bar to get a drink for his partner and he is mesmerised by Atlas' voice.
The same night, Ryan, who's a paramedic, has to rescue Atlas from a car accident and keep him alive during the ride towards the hospital.
That night will be life changing for both of them: they will inspire each other to be better, to not give up on themselves and their words will keep them company for the whole next year.
I adored their reconnection and especially the fact that they didn't hide their feelings: they were honest since the first moment and I think that's one of the reason they felt completely safe with one another.
What prevented me from giving a higher rate:
I needed more from the epilogue, I wanted to see them interact in the real world, not only on their island.
Also, Ryan's interaction with Atlas' ex was a little disappointing, I honestly wanted for him to be very crushed seeing Atlas had moved on.
Lastly I didn't like Gracie, too pushing and way too meddling.
The physical scenes are amazing, beautiful, emotional and very respectful of Atlas' struggles.
Overall, I loved the vibes of this book and I recommend it.
I received an ARC of this book from the author and this is my honest review.
Lovely swoony story, perfect for the end of the year.
Atlas is a singer/songwriter who has broken up with his boyfriend and bandmate after his umpteenth cheating. A few days later, Atlas is in a little bar to play a gig anonymously when Ryan comes into the bar to get a drink for his partner and he is mesmerised by Atlas' voice.
The same night, Ryan, who's a paramedic, has to rescue Atlas from a car accident and keep him alive during the ride towards the hospital.
That night will be life changing for both of them: they will inspire each other to be better, to not give up on themselves and their words will keep them company for the whole next year.
I adored their reconnection and especially the fact that they didn't hide their feelings: they were honest since the first moment and I think that's one of the reason they felt completely safe with one another.
What prevented me from giving a higher rate:
I needed more from the epilogue, I wanted to see them interact in the real world, not only on their island.
Also, Ryan's interaction with Atlas' ex was a little disappointing, I honestly wanted for him to be very crushed seeing Atlas had moved on.
Lastly I didn't like Gracie, too pushing and way too meddling.
The physical scenes are amazing, beautiful, emotional and very respectful of Atlas' struggles.
Overall, I loved the vibes of this book and I recommend it.
I received an ARC of this book from the author and this is my honest review.
January 14, 2026
Really enjoyed this one-Ryan & Atlas were super sweet & cute
January 11, 2026
Rating: 4
Steam: 3
PoV: dual, 1st person
Genre: contemporary romance, MM
Tropes / tags: hurt / comfort, found family, strangers to lovers
Of course E.M. Lindsey wrote the most swoony, romantic holiday romance of the year!
Atlas and Ryan's story was both heartbreaking and heartwarming, with slow burn and fast feelings at the same time. Ryan was the EMT that kept Atlas alive after a car crash, and neither of them could move on from the connection they felt to each other in the ambulance. It took some time and a chance meeting for them to reconnect, but once they did it was all sparks.
While they were both feeling hesitant about the intense chemistry and fast paced romance, they couldn't deny how right things felt between them. I loved seeing them reconnecting and confessing to each other how they hadn't been able to forget the promises made in the back of the ambulance. Even if it was a bit of a whirlwind romance once they found each other, it worked well considering their connection and didn't feel rushed.
The Night We Fell was a sweet and tender holiday romance, full of hurt / comfort and found family. Ryan and Atlas were so cute together and I loved how supportive they were and that they both took care of each other. It was such a heartwarming and swoony treat to read, and the perfect story to end my year with!
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I received a complimentary copy of this book, and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.
Steam: 3
PoV: dual, 1st person
Genre: contemporary romance, MM
Tropes / tags: hurt / comfort, found family, strangers to lovers
Of course E.M. Lindsey wrote the most swoony, romantic holiday romance of the year!
Atlas and Ryan's story was both heartbreaking and heartwarming, with slow burn and fast feelings at the same time. Ryan was the EMT that kept Atlas alive after a car crash, and neither of them could move on from the connection they felt to each other in the ambulance. It took some time and a chance meeting for them to reconnect, but once they did it was all sparks.
While they were both feeling hesitant about the intense chemistry and fast paced romance, they couldn't deny how right things felt between them. I loved seeing them reconnecting and confessing to each other how they hadn't been able to forget the promises made in the back of the ambulance. Even if it was a bit of a whirlwind romance once they found each other, it worked well considering their connection and didn't feel rushed.
The Night We Fell was a sweet and tender holiday romance, full of hurt / comfort and found family. Ryan and Atlas were so cute together and I loved how supportive they were and that they both took care of each other. It was such a heartwarming and swoony treat to read, and the perfect story to end my year with!
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I received a complimentary copy of this book, and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.
January 27, 2026
₊˚⊹ | 5 ★ read .ᐟ
If you haven’t read this one, I have no idea what you’re waiting for. It was the sweetest comfort book, a short one but soooo good!! Spicy and angsty and sweet and what could I possibly want more??
I enjoyed it so much, and the trope was the absolute best. My only issue with the story was that it was short, it deserved a couple more chapters so I could fangirl over them like crazy ahahaha.
Go try iiiiit 💕
If you haven’t read this one, I have no idea what you’re waiting for. It was the sweetest comfort book, a short one but soooo good!! Spicy and angsty and sweet and what could I possibly want more??
I enjoyed it so much, and the trope was the absolute best. My only issue with the story was that it was short, it deserved a couple more chapters so I could fangirl over them like crazy ahahaha.
Go try iiiiit 💕
January 5, 2026
Atlas struggled to find his way after a breakup with his shithead ex/band mate of 6 years.
Ryan, working as an EMT , struggled under the pressure of his demanding family. Living under the threat of being cut off he had decisions to make.
On New Years Eve after a solo concert Altas was involved in a car accident. Ryan who was on duty close to the venue was first on scene.
Atlas to Ryan * quote* "I took another breath. “Am I…” He waited patiently, his hand still holding mine. I squeezed his fingers, and his face brightened. “Dying?”
“Not on my watch. You have more sad songs you have to write.”
In an attempt to stay conscious the MCs share a heartfelt dialogue that changed the course of both their lives.
One year later after multiple surgeries and physical therapy Atlas is determined to reconnect with the man who left a lasting impression.
They reconnect in a unique way but the connection between them was still strong.
The disability rep great. There was no glossing over struggles of walking paraplegia.
***quote: "Nothing was more mortifying than jerking myself paralyzed."
They were both sweet yet uncertain in the future they could have together.
The sex was 🥵
****Reasons it wasn't rated higher*****
***I wish I knew what happened to the drunk driver. This one is probably just me but I wanted justice for Atlas.
***The ex needed to suffer for being a fuck head.
***Ryan's family needed to suffer also.
*** I wanted more after the island. The epilogue was lackluster. Ryan's feelings after meeting the ex broke my heart. I was hoping he would crush him like a bug.
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Atlas to Ryan
I let out a breath and found the strength to speak more than three words. “Don’t give up. Please don’t give up.”
“On you? Of course I won’t—”
“On you.” He went silent. I couldn’t see him now, and my arms felt like cold spaghetti, but he was still holding me.
“Atlas—”
“Promise me.”
He let out a trembling sigh. “Only if you promise me you won’t either. We’re going to get you to the ER. They’re probably going to take you right into surgery. I don’t know what’ll come after. I think you know it’s serious, but if I do this—if I listen to you and don’t give up on what makes me happy—you have to listen to me too. You have to go on living.”
Yes, I wanted to tell him. I’ll try. I’m shit scared and think I might be dying, but I’m not going to give up. Except I couldn’t make the words come. I’d used up all my strength to speak, and the best I could do was squeeze his fingers one last time.
Ryan, working as an EMT , struggled under the pressure of his demanding family. Living under the threat of being cut off he had decisions to make.
On New Years Eve after a solo concert Altas was involved in a car accident. Ryan who was on duty close to the venue was first on scene.
Atlas to Ryan * quote* "I took another breath. “Am I…” He waited patiently, his hand still holding mine. I squeezed his fingers, and his face brightened. “Dying?”
“Not on my watch. You have more sad songs you have to write.”
In an attempt to stay conscious the MCs share a heartfelt dialogue that changed the course of both their lives.
One year later after multiple surgeries and physical therapy Atlas is determined to reconnect with the man who left a lasting impression.
They reconnect in a unique way but the connection between them was still strong.
The disability rep great. There was no glossing over struggles of walking paraplegia.
***quote: "Nothing was more mortifying than jerking myself paralyzed."
They were both sweet yet uncertain in the future they could have together.
The sex was 🥵
****Reasons it wasn't rated higher*****
***I wish I knew what happened to the drunk driver. This one is probably just me but I wanted justice for Atlas.
***The ex needed to suffer for being a fuck head.
***Ryan's family needed to suffer also.
*** I wanted more after the island. The epilogue was lackluster. Ryan's feelings after meeting the ex broke my heart. I was hoping he would crush him like a bug.
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Atlas to Ryan
I let out a breath and found the strength to speak more than three words. “Don’t give up. Please don’t give up.”
“On you? Of course I won’t—”
“On you.” He went silent. I couldn’t see him now, and my arms felt like cold spaghetti, but he was still holding me.
“Atlas—”
“Promise me.”
He let out a trembling sigh. “Only if you promise me you won’t either. We’re going to get you to the ER. They’re probably going to take you right into surgery. I don’t know what’ll come after. I think you know it’s serious, but if I do this—if I listen to you and don’t give up on what makes me happy—you have to listen to me too. You have to go on living.”
Yes, I wanted to tell him. I’ll try. I’m shit scared and think I might be dying, but I’m not going to give up. Except I couldn’t make the words come. I’d used up all my strength to speak, and the best I could do was squeeze his fingers one last time.
January 4, 2026
“If I could have just one thing, it would be someone who gets me. Someone who doesn’t want me to twist myself into all the wrong shapes to make them happy.”
So sweet!!! Ryan was an absolute dream in the ambulance at the very beginning! I loved how for both Ryan and Atlas they walked away that night with the hope of a promise, though obv Atlas' situation was a bit more dire. I liked their reunion and how it just felt like the universe wanted them together and they didn't really question it, just trusted each other and went full in.
I did think the book was more Atlas' than it was Ryans? So that sort of made Ryan's family issues seem a little like it was just ...there... rather than being super important? Idk if that makes sense like yes his promise Atlas helped him step away from his familys fucked up expectations but at the same time it just wasn't something I was invested in and every time his family issues were mentioned I was like "oh right"? Idk!
Regardless, I liked Atlas and Ryan together a lot and I wish them many more new years eve vacations <3
So sweet!!! Ryan was an absolute dream in the ambulance at the very beginning! I loved how for both Ryan and Atlas they walked away that night with the hope of a promise, though obv Atlas' situation was a bit more dire. I liked their reunion and how it just felt like the universe wanted them together and they didn't really question it, just trusted each other and went full in.
I did think the book was more Atlas' than it was Ryans? So that sort of made Ryan's family issues seem a little like it was just ...there... rather than being super important? Idk if that makes sense like yes his promise Atlas helped him step away from his familys fucked up expectations but at the same time it just wasn't something I was invested in and every time his family issues were mentioned I was like "oh right"? Idk!
Regardless, I liked Atlas and Ryan together a lot and I wish them many more new years eve vacations <3
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December 31, 2025A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
I am a huge E.M. Lindsey fan and I just loved this warm and romantic holiday story. The book opens with Atlas finally stepping away from his relationship with his boyfriend and figuring out next steps for his life and his music. A New Year’s Eve performance gives him a chance to play in front of a local crowd, but an accident on the icy roads afterwards almost takes his life. With horrible driving conditions, it takes them forever to get the hospital and Atlas barely survives. Ryan not only takes care of Atlas physically, but emotionally as well, and the men forge a bond that neither can forget. Lindsey does a really great job here building the connection between Atlas and Ryan, even among the chaos of the ambulance ride. They each made major life changes that night as a result of their conversation and neither could forget the other, even after a year.
I found this one a really warm, lovely treat. It is perfect for curling up on a cold day and sinking into the romance as Atlas and Ryan fall in love on a tropical island.
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4.5 stars
I am a huge E.M. Lindsey fan and I just loved this warm and romantic holiday story. The book opens with Atlas finally stepping away from his relationship with his boyfriend and figuring out next steps for his life and his music. A New Year’s Eve performance gives him a chance to play in front of a local crowd, but an accident on the icy roads afterwards almost takes his life. With horrible driving conditions, it takes them forever to get the hospital and Atlas barely survives. Ryan not only takes care of Atlas physically, but emotionally as well, and the men forge a bond that neither can forget. Lindsey does a really great job here building the connection between Atlas and Ryan, even among the chaos of the ambulance ride. They each made major life changes that night as a result of their conversation and neither could forget the other, even after a year.
I found this one a really warm, lovely treat. It is perfect for curling up on a cold day and sinking into the romance as Atlas and Ryan fall in love on a tropical island.
Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.
December 30, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
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Ryan and Atlas, my beloveds. This book was so good, like it made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me happy and all the other feelings. EM Lindsey is hands down one of my favorite authors so i knew the moment this book was announced that i was going to love it. This book doesn't read like a stereotypical holiday romance but it does evoke the same feelings for me, the found family aspect, the somewhat cozy feel even though it primarily takes place in a sunny setting, and the really wholesome and cute love story at its core just gave me everything i wanted and needed.
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Ryan and Atlas, my beloveds. This book was so good, like it made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me happy and all the other feelings. EM Lindsey is hands down one of my favorite authors so i knew the moment this book was announced that i was going to love it. This book doesn't read like a stereotypical holiday romance but it does evoke the same feelings for me, the found family aspect, the somewhat cozy feel even though it primarily takes place in a sunny setting, and the really wholesome and cute love story at its core just gave me everything i wanted and needed.
December 31, 2025
2.5/5 ⭐
Honestly this book could have been a solid 4 ⭐ had it not been for the MMC's best friend Gracie.
I really like E.M. Lindsey stories and their complex characters, but in the last few books their female characters have been pretty horrendous. The women are almost always the evil characters and if they are not evil, they are annoying and totally unlikable.
I don't know what Lindsey's issues with women is, but their writing is pretty misogynistic.
Honestly this book could have been a solid 4 ⭐ had it not been for the MMC's best friend Gracie.
I really like E.M. Lindsey stories and their complex characters, but in the last few books their female characters have been pretty horrendous. The women are almost always the evil characters and if they are not evil, they are annoying and totally unlikable.
I don't know what Lindsey's issues with women is, but their writing is pretty misogynistic.
January 2, 2026
Ryan was the paramedic when Atlas was in a car accident. They talked during the ride to the hospital about a place Ryan used to vacation. Then a year later Atlas runs into Ryan at the resort and they are making out within minutes. Insta love, probably trauma bonded and super blah. Add in meddling family and you’ve got yourself this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 12, 2026
I loved the premise of this book, especially as a healthcare girlie, seeing the impact we can make on our patient's lives is always amazing. I don't go around falling in love with patients, but the idea of a meet cute during a life or death situation is definitely unique and I was intrigued.
I feel like we missed out on a lot of the story, especially because we see Atlas right when he's injured and then all of a sudden it's a year later and he's magically mostly okay (which is definitely rare given how he was injured). There are moments when he talks about his recovery but it's just so much to skip over. I'm not saying that we need all the details from the whole year, but something.
I was really enjoying this story up until the part where all their family and friends decide to crash their vacation. I understand Atlas's brother coming, that I get, especially because mans just left in the middle of the night. I'd be scared for my sibling too and probably do the same thing, especially given the circumstances. I wouldn't stay for as long as they did though, that was a lot. What I don't understand is why Ryan's two BFFs decided to show up. Like, if I tell my friends I'm going on a solo vacation to find myself and be all nostalgic for the holidays, I would be confused as to what part of that they saw as an invite. It's weird enough having your two BFFs be married to each other, but for them to crash the vacation seemed really out of character for them. Gracie's character seemed endearing at the start, but was honestly really abrasive towards the end and really threw me off.
Everyone, once they saw these two together, knew they'd probably want alone time to be getting d*cked down, but instead made it a whole family vacation, which was a choice. I'm just confused why they couldn't all do their separate things and why they had to spend every day together when they see each other EVERY DAY when they're not on vacation.
I also really wanted to see more mentions of Atlas's mobility aids and his disability. There was some discussion of orthotics. crutches, difficulties during s*x, but that was it.
I feel like we missed out on a lot of the story, especially because we see Atlas right when he's injured and then all of a sudden it's a year later and he's magically mostly okay (which is definitely rare given how he was injured). There are moments when he talks about his recovery but it's just so much to skip over. I'm not saying that we need all the details from the whole year, but something.
I was really enjoying this story up until the part where all their family and friends decide to crash their vacation. I understand Atlas's brother coming, that I get, especially because mans just left in the middle of the night. I'd be scared for my sibling too and probably do the same thing, especially given the circumstances. I wouldn't stay for as long as they did though, that was a lot. What I don't understand is why Ryan's two BFFs decided to show up. Like, if I tell my friends I'm going on a solo vacation to find myself and be all nostalgic for the holidays, I would be confused as to what part of that they saw as an invite. It's weird enough having your two BFFs be married to each other, but for them to crash the vacation seemed really out of character for them. Gracie's character seemed endearing at the start, but was honestly really abrasive towards the end and really threw me off.
Everyone, once they saw these two together, knew they'd probably want alone time to be getting d*cked down, but instead made it a whole family vacation, which was a choice. I'm just confused why they couldn't all do their separate things and why they had to spend every day together when they see each other EVERY DAY when they're not on vacation.
I also really wanted to see more mentions of Atlas's mobility aids and his disability. There was some discussion of orthotics. crutches, difficulties during s*x, but that was it.
January 2, 2026
This is a holiday romance, featuring Atlas and Ryan, and is a standalone book.
Atlas, a rock star whose fast rise to fame left him lonely and trapped in a toxic relationship, survives a devastating accident thanks to a mysterious man who briefly becomes his lifeline. A year later, with only fragments of memory, an island, a face, a promise, Atlas sets out to find that man again, hoping one week together might lead them to love.
This is a tender, low-angst, emotional read about loss, healing, chance encounters and taking a second chance at love. This was hopeful story, it delivers quiet intensity, soft moments, and a love that feels worth the risk. The meddling family and friends had absolutely no boundaries but meant well, it was sweet. I really loved this book.
Things to expect in this book are:
Standalone book
MM holiday romance
Rockstar x paramedic
MC loves books
Hurt / Comfort
Accident / rescuer
Over protective brother
Never forgot each other
Fish pet dad
Chance re-encounter
Spicy times
Praise kink
Calls him good boy
Both fall hard
Found family
HEA
Atlas, a rock star whose fast rise to fame left him lonely and trapped in a toxic relationship, survives a devastating accident thanks to a mysterious man who briefly becomes his lifeline. A year later, with only fragments of memory, an island, a face, a promise, Atlas sets out to find that man again, hoping one week together might lead them to love.
This is a tender, low-angst, emotional read about loss, healing, chance encounters and taking a second chance at love. This was hopeful story, it delivers quiet intensity, soft moments, and a love that feels worth the risk. The meddling family and friends had absolutely no boundaries but meant well, it was sweet. I really loved this book.
Things to expect in this book are:
Standalone book
MM holiday romance
Rockstar x paramedic
MC loves books
Hurt / Comfort
Accident / rescuer
Over protective brother
Never forgot each other
Fish pet dad
Chance re-encounter
Spicy times
Praise kink
Calls him good boy
Both fall hard
Found family
HEA
January 2, 2026
The Night We Fell by E.M. Lindsey is such a sweet romantic story. Atlas is leaving behind his abusive cheating boyfriend and massively successful band. On New Year’s Eve, there is an accident and he meets paramedic Ryan. These two are drawn together as they go through this traumatic event but lose touch afterwards. One year later, they are reunited and see if they can become something deeper. I loved these two together so much. The meddling family and friends was a bit much, but it came from a place of love. I do wish that we had seen a little more one on one time to watch them fall in love. When they met, they were so infatuated already that I missed some of the falling in love action. It was another great story from E.M. Lindsey, who is definitely one of my favorite authors. I cannot wait to see what they bring next!
I received an ARC from the author for my honest review.
I received an ARC from the author for my honest review.
January 3, 2026
This book was nice, but not great. I’m definitely not off to a great start of 2026, this being the third not so wonderful books in a row.
The story was entertaining and I kind of liked the insta-love/lust. But thereafter too many things that bugged me to really enjoy the story. The author is big on representation, and while that’s wonderful it is also a bit annoying, especially when it’s not needed for the book. The toxic ex and the dominance were enough, especially combined with the horrible family. They didn’t need the whole spinal injury and viagra to be interesting.
And both sets of friends/family uninvited turning up on vacation 🙄 That was ridiculous and very unrealistic. Both Tollin and Gracie were annoying.
So all together: don’t need to reread. There are way better boyband books out there as well, for anyone looking for a recommendation… (Eden Finleys series to start with)
The story was entertaining and I kind of liked the insta-love/lust. But thereafter too many things that bugged me to really enjoy the story. The author is big on representation, and while that’s wonderful it is also a bit annoying, especially when it’s not needed for the book. The toxic ex and the dominance were enough, especially combined with the horrible family. They didn’t need the whole spinal injury and viagra to be interesting.
And both sets of friends/family uninvited turning up on vacation 🙄 That was ridiculous and very unrealistic. Both Tollin and Gracie were annoying.
So all together: don’t need to reread. There are way better boyband books out there as well, for anyone looking for a recommendation… (Eden Finleys series to start with)
January 2, 2026
Loved this
This was so sweet.
Soulmates vibes for sure
I adored the connection they had.
Meddling found family
So sweet
Glad they got their hea after so much has occured to them
This was so sweet.
Soulmates vibes for sure
I adored the connection they had.
Meddling found family
So sweet
Glad they got their hea after so much has occured to them
January 13, 2026
A perfect NYE romance with angst, steam, and lots of very sweet moments.
Atlas and Ryan met on one of the worst nights of Atlas’s life. A horrible accident changed everything, but there was one bright light: Ryan. When Ryan took his hand and talked him through the horrible ambulance ride to the hospital, Atlas knew his words and comfort were what got him through. He doesn’t know if he’ll ever walk again, but he knows he’s lucky to be alive, and that he’ll never stop fighting.
Ryan’s life changed that night too. He decides to stop living for everyone else, and to do what will make him happy.
When the two end up finding each other a year later, they know they’re virtually strangers, but going through something so intense together means they may not know all the details, but they know who each other is. They also know this is something special, if they can figure out how to make it past the week they have together.
Thank you so much to EM for the arc!
Atlas and Ryan met on one of the worst nights of Atlas’s life. A horrible accident changed everything, but there was one bright light: Ryan. When Ryan took his hand and talked him through the horrible ambulance ride to the hospital, Atlas knew his words and comfort were what got him through. He doesn’t know if he’ll ever walk again, but he knows he’s lucky to be alive, and that he’ll never stop fighting.
Ryan’s life changed that night too. He decides to stop living for everyone else, and to do what will make him happy.
When the two end up finding each other a year later, they know they’re virtually strangers, but going through something so intense together means they may not know all the details, but they know who each other is. They also know this is something special, if they can figure out how to make it past the week they have together.
Thank you so much to EM for the arc!
January 8, 2026
This was a real bummer because it had a good premise but just didn’t hit the mark. It was way too insta-love and when the two MCs met, the amount of information Ryan shared with Atlas about his family and life was just completely unrealistic. This author can be very hit and miss and for me, this book was a total miss. DNF around 80% when I just couldn’t take anymore.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 20, 2026
3.5 ⭐️. I really loved the premise of this book and both main characters were lovable.
This could have been 5 ⭐️, but I found myself unsure whether these two were fated soul mates or simply trauma-bonded. 🫠.
Ryan 💙 Atlas
Ryan is an EMT who is on call the night (New Year’s Eve) that Atlas has a car accident. He helps him through the hour together in the ambulance, holding his hand, grounding him, and distracting him with his own life story.
They are each at a crossroads in their lives. Atlas is one half of a band and had just days prior broken up with his long-time dickhead partner and left the band. Ryan’s choice to be a teacher was unacceptable to his family, and he struggled between his happiness and meeting their expectations. During that car ride, they each make promises to each other and, in so doing, have a huge impact on each other’s lives.
They meet again a year later at a beach resort and find out they’re staying in adjoining rooms. They each thought constantly about the other, and when they finally see each other, they fall fast and hard.
This could easily have been 5 stars if we had more time with them after the beach vacay— or if they each had been more settled/content in their own lives when they meet again. I wanted the epilogue to show them 5 years in the future. Instead, it feels like we didn’t get the full end to their story. I wanted another chapter where they were both happily content, having fully dealt with Ryan’s terrible family, and figured out how to deal with Atlas’ fame.
- No third-act breakup
- These two communicate well. They share their fears and emotions easily.
- All the spice; both openly gay. Vers.
- No OM
- Both likable caring, strong characters
- Caring family/overprotective brother (Atlas); meddling/annoying AF friend (Ryan). They both show up at their beach vacation for separate reasons and I found it insanely annoying and distracting to the story.
- Tropical location/forced proximity
- Famous rock star/school teacher
- Both struggling with their life choices
- Disability rep - Atlas has severe spine and leg injuries following the accident. His brother is wildly overprotective.
- Dual POV; HFN. 1 yr later epilogue. Living together, planning a future
It’s a quick low angst read with surprising emotion and attempts at character growth. I just wanted more resolution at the end.
This could have been 5 ⭐️, but I found myself unsure whether these two were fated soul mates or simply trauma-bonded. 🫠.
Ryan 💙 Atlas
Ryan is an EMT who is on call the night (New Year’s Eve) that Atlas has a car accident. He helps him through the hour together in the ambulance, holding his hand, grounding him, and distracting him with his own life story.
They are each at a crossroads in their lives. Atlas is one half of a band and had just days prior broken up with his long-time dickhead partner and left the band. Ryan’s choice to be a teacher was unacceptable to his family, and he struggled between his happiness and meeting their expectations. During that car ride, they each make promises to each other and, in so doing, have a huge impact on each other’s lives.
They meet again a year later at a beach resort and find out they’re staying in adjoining rooms. They each thought constantly about the other, and when they finally see each other, they fall fast and hard.
This could easily have been 5 stars if we had more time with them after the beach vacay— or if they each had been more settled/content in their own lives when they meet again. I wanted the epilogue to show them 5 years in the future. Instead, it feels like we didn’t get the full end to their story. I wanted another chapter where they were both happily content, having fully dealt with Ryan’s terrible family, and figured out how to deal with Atlas’ fame.
- No third-act breakup
- These two communicate well. They share their fears and emotions easily.
- All the spice; both openly gay. Vers.
- No OM
- Both likable caring, strong characters
- Caring family/overprotective brother (Atlas); meddling/annoying AF friend (Ryan). They both show up at their beach vacation for separate reasons and I found it insanely annoying and distracting to the story.
- Tropical location/forced proximity
- Famous rock star/school teacher
- Both struggling with their life choices
- Disability rep - Atlas has severe spine and leg injuries following the accident. His brother is wildly overprotective.
- Dual POV; HFN. 1 yr later epilogue. Living together, planning a future
It’s a quick low angst read with surprising emotion and attempts at character growth. I just wanted more resolution at the end.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 1, 2026
Atlas goes from an unknown garage‑band singer to a world‑famous rock star in just six years — a dream that leaves him feeling more isolated and unhappy than he ever expected. Stuck in a toxic relationship with a narcissistic partner, he knows leaving will mean a messy, public breakup. Everything changes the night a reckless choice, a drunk driver, and icy roads send his life spiralling. In the wreckage, one man saves him: Ryan — gentle, steady, and exactly what Atlas needs. But chaos tears them apart before Atlas can even learn his name. A year later, fragments of memory resurface: a face, an island, a promise. With nothing but hope to guide him, Atlas sets out to find the man who once held him together. If he succeeds, they’ll have one week to see whether the connection they shared can survive reality.
I loved this story which was an emotional, beautifully layered hurt/comfort romance that hits straight in the heart. Atlas’s journey — from fame‑soaked loneliness to the wreckage of a life‑altering accident — is written with such raw vulnerability that it’s impossible not to feel every beat of his unravelling. His world is loud, chaotic, and painfully empty… until Ryan steps in like a quiet miracle. The connection between them is tender, fragile, and deeply human. Ryan becomes a lifeline in Atlas’s darkest moment, only to vanish before Atlas can even hold onto his name. The ache of that loss, paired with the slow return of memory a year later, gives the story a powerful emotional pull. When Atlas finally reaches for hope again, it feels like watching someone choose life after a long winter. Their week together on the island is soft, healing, and full of whispered promises — a reminder that sometimes love arrives exactly when you’re at your lowest, and sometimes you only get one chance to claim it. This was a heartfelt, cathartic romance about second chances, rediscovering joy, and finding light in the most unlikely places. This was an enjoyable MM story with mature content.
I loved this story which was an emotional, beautifully layered hurt/comfort romance that hits straight in the heart. Atlas’s journey — from fame‑soaked loneliness to the wreckage of a life‑altering accident — is written with such raw vulnerability that it’s impossible not to feel every beat of his unravelling. His world is loud, chaotic, and painfully empty… until Ryan steps in like a quiet miracle. The connection between them is tender, fragile, and deeply human. Ryan becomes a lifeline in Atlas’s darkest moment, only to vanish before Atlas can even hold onto his name. The ache of that loss, paired with the slow return of memory a year later, gives the story a powerful emotional pull. When Atlas finally reaches for hope again, it feels like watching someone choose life after a long winter. Their week together on the island is soft, healing, and full of whispered promises — a reminder that sometimes love arrives exactly when you’re at your lowest, and sometimes you only get one chance to claim it. This was a heartfelt, cathartic romance about second chances, rediscovering joy, and finding light in the most unlikely places. This was an enjoyable MM story with mature content.
January 2, 2026
Atlas and Ryan's story hurt and healed me in equal measures. Their backstories held so much mistreatment and unfairness, and I really admire the two of them for pushing onward in life when it would have been easier to stick with the status quo. Atlas's life changed forever the night of his car accident. Ryan was the EMT who saved his life, and even as two strangers in the back of an ambulance they had a special connection. It was clear that their night together stuck with each of them, even after long months of not seeing each other, and when fate allowed their paths to cross again it was quite the silver lining. I found it easy to get invested in their chemistry, that undefinable zing that passed between them every time they touched. Even better was watching them build on their emotional connection, establishing something warm and comfortable early on. With these two it didn't feel crazy that they were talking about a life together after a handful of in-person days together, because they'd been in each other's minds for far longer. Sure, they had to work through the same fumbling and getting-to-know-you that every new couple does, made even more complicated by well-meaning meddling from friends and family, but things felt good and right with every passing hour. Do I wish I could have seen more of what happened after Ryan and Atlas left their tropical vacation? Yes, for me watching what happens after the bubble pops is the truest test of a relationship, but I thought E. M. Lindsey found a nice balance between showing how they'd moved on and acknowledging the pain points they'd faced as they learned to love each other. I certainly wasn't upset by how happily their journey ended, and I love that they carved out their own found family traditions with the people who mattered most to them.
**I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.
**I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Fame Broke Him. Love Put Him Back Together.
Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes: Hurt/Comfort • Amnesia • Found Family • Caregiver Romance • One Perfect Week
This book is a quiet ache that sneaks up on you and then refuses to let go. Atlas is a rock star on the outside—famous, successful, untouchable—but inside he’s hollowed out by a toxic relationship and crushing loneliness. Ryan is steadier, softer, the kind of man who shows up without asking for anything in return. When Atlas’s life quite literally crashes, Ryan becomes his anchor… and then disappears.
The amnesia arc is handled with real emotional care. Atlas doesn’t just forget Ryan—he loses a version of himself that felt safe, hopeful, and loved. Watching him claw his way back toward those memories, toward that feeling, is gutting in the best way. Their reunion on the island and the “one perfect week” setup is tender, intimate, and quietly devastating because you know reality is waiting just off-page.
What worked: The hurt/comfort is immaculate. Ryan’s caretaking never feels performative—it’s grounded, respectful, and deeply emotional. The chemistry between Atlas and Ryan burns hot but never overshadows the healing.
What didn’t: The external conflicts (fame, the ex, public pressure) resolve a little too neatly compared to the emotional weight of the journey—it left me wanting just a bit more fallout.
Still, this is a soft, emotional, high-heat romance about choosing hope even when you’re exhausted by life—and Atlas and Ryan earn every bit of their HEA.
Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes: Hurt/Comfort • Amnesia • Found Family • Caregiver Romance • One Perfect Week
This book is a quiet ache that sneaks up on you and then refuses to let go. Atlas is a rock star on the outside—famous, successful, untouchable—but inside he’s hollowed out by a toxic relationship and crushing loneliness. Ryan is steadier, softer, the kind of man who shows up without asking for anything in return. When Atlas’s life quite literally crashes, Ryan becomes his anchor… and then disappears.
The amnesia arc is handled with real emotional care. Atlas doesn’t just forget Ryan—he loses a version of himself that felt safe, hopeful, and loved. Watching him claw his way back toward those memories, toward that feeling, is gutting in the best way. Their reunion on the island and the “one perfect week” setup is tender, intimate, and quietly devastating because you know reality is waiting just off-page.
What worked: The hurt/comfort is immaculate. Ryan’s caretaking never feels performative—it’s grounded, respectful, and deeply emotional. The chemistry between Atlas and Ryan burns hot but never overshadows the healing.
What didn’t: The external conflicts (fame, the ex, public pressure) resolve a little too neatly compared to the emotional weight of the journey—it left me wanting just a bit more fallout.
Still, this is a soft, emotional, high-heat romance about choosing hope even when you’re exhausted by life—and Atlas and Ryan earn every bit of their HEA.
January 1, 2026
Oh my gosh, this book is devastating, wonderful, magical, and heartbreaking in a strangely beautiful way.
Atlas and Ryan were strangers the night they met, to others they were nothing more than a paramedic and a patient, but to them? To them meeting each other meant everything. That night changed both of their lives, in meaningful, yet different ways.. They each wondered if they would ever cross paths again, and turns out the universe wanted them to.
EM always knows how to write stories, (and characters) that'll make an impact and hit you right in the feels. And Atlas and Ryan did just that. To some I think they might feel as though their relationship progressed quickly, but I honestly LOVE how their relationship came to be. It truly did feel a bit like fate, as though the universe wanted these two men together as much as they wanted to be together.
As per usual with EM, the writing, characters, dialogue, plot, tension, and romance was written exceptionally well! I read this book on one sitting, it just flowed so smoothly and that made it easy to get drawn into the world Atlas and Ryan live in.
Before I end my review I just want to say I absolutely adore Gracie! (She's a firecracker of a side character who also happens to be Ryan's best friend.) I love her so much, she's so bubbly and bright and you could tell how protective she was over Ryan and his happiness.
All in all, another fantastic story by one of my all time favorite authors!!
P.S. I strongly dislike Raleigh and Ryan's entire family!
Atlas and Ryan were strangers the night they met, to others they were nothing more than a paramedic and a patient, but to them? To them meeting each other meant everything. That night changed both of their lives, in meaningful, yet different ways.. They each wondered if they would ever cross paths again, and turns out the universe wanted them to.
EM always knows how to write stories, (and characters) that'll make an impact and hit you right in the feels. And Atlas and Ryan did just that. To some I think they might feel as though their relationship progressed quickly, but I honestly LOVE how their relationship came to be. It truly did feel a bit like fate, as though the universe wanted these two men together as much as they wanted to be together.
As per usual with EM, the writing, characters, dialogue, plot, tension, and romance was written exceptionally well! I read this book on one sitting, it just flowed so smoothly and that made it easy to get drawn into the world Atlas and Ryan live in.
Before I end my review I just want to say I absolutely adore Gracie! (She's a firecracker of a side character who also happens to be Ryan's best friend.) I love her so much, she's so bubbly and bright and you could tell how protective she was over Ryan and his happiness.
All in all, another fantastic story by one of my all time favorite authors!!
P.S. I strongly dislike Raleigh and Ryan's entire family!
January 3, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️🌶️
ARC
I’ve pretty much read everything EM Lindsey has written. They’re one of the few auto-buy authors for me. So when I say I devoured this book so quickly, I convinced myself it was just a novella, only to be corrected by a fellow book lover. I mean this in the best way! Their writing always draws me in, and the way they craft their characters creates such a wonderful experience for me. Ryan and Atlas are no exception to this rule.
While working his NYE EMT shift, Ryan and his partner are parked across from a bar that has an expected guest for open mic night. At first glance, you’d think there’d be heart eyes from across the room, but it’s so much more than that. After his set, Atlas tries to Uber his way home, but unfortunately, the Uber he takes isn’t exactly the ride he was hoping for.
Ryan and Atlas’ meet-cute is anything but cute. While Ryan works frantically to keep Atlas calm during the ambulance ride to the hospital, Atlas somehow pulls some soul-searing secrets from Ryan. When Atlas wakes up in the hospital, he remembers the man, but not his name.
Now, this book does have a time jump, which I usually don’t love, but I appreciated that this one made sense and tied up all the loose ends before the second meet-cute. As with most EM Lindsey books, there’s plenty of praise—which is a top tier trope/ kink for me. The side characters are just a bit on the “what the heck are you doing?” side of lovable.
🌶️🌶️🌶️
ARC
I’ve pretty much read everything EM Lindsey has written. They’re one of the few auto-buy authors for me. So when I say I devoured this book so quickly, I convinced myself it was just a novella, only to be corrected by a fellow book lover. I mean this in the best way! Their writing always draws me in, and the way they craft their characters creates such a wonderful experience for me. Ryan and Atlas are no exception to this rule.
While working his NYE EMT shift, Ryan and his partner are parked across from a bar that has an expected guest for open mic night. At first glance, you’d think there’d be heart eyes from across the room, but it’s so much more than that. After his set, Atlas tries to Uber his way home, but unfortunately, the Uber he takes isn’t exactly the ride he was hoping for.
Ryan and Atlas’ meet-cute is anything but cute. While Ryan works frantically to keep Atlas calm during the ambulance ride to the hospital, Atlas somehow pulls some soul-searing secrets from Ryan. When Atlas wakes up in the hospital, he remembers the man, but not his name.
Now, this book does have a time jump, which I usually don’t love, but I appreciated that this one made sense and tied up all the loose ends before the second meet-cute. As with most EM Lindsey books, there’s plenty of praise—which is a top tier trope/ kink for me. The side characters are just a bit on the “what the heck are you doing?” side of lovable.
January 12, 2026
Nice premise but not developed enough
I loved Atlas and Ryan as characters and as a couple but needed more from their story. So much was skimmed over or just plain unbelievable.
The connection between Atlas and Ryan, forged under the worst of circumstances, was what kept me reading. They were endearing, hot and funny (loved the song titles!), and that is why I'm giving it three stars.
E.M.'s disability rep is their forte and, while Atlas' injuries and limitations were mentioned, it wasn't in as much depth as usual, though this could be due to the book being relatively short.
I loved Atlas and Ryan as characters and as a couple but needed more from their story. So much was skimmed over or just plain unbelievable.
The connection between Atlas and Ryan, forged under the worst of circumstances, was what kept me reading. They were endearing, hot and funny (loved the song titles!), and that is why I'm giving it three stars.
E.M.'s disability rep is their forte and, while Atlas' injuries and limitations were mentioned, it wasn't in as much depth as usual, though this could be due to the book being relatively short.
January 7, 2026
This was bad... like... really bad. I do NOT understand the good reviews; goes to show how subjective books are. To me, this read like a Watpad book. It was too short and not developed - definitely felt like a novella. The premise was SO good. It could have been a really cool book, but it almost read like cliff-notes or a rough draft.
I should have stopped reading when I got annoyed right off the bat... First off -Atlas just walked out of the show and tour? No regard for fans? And then after this accident his agent or manager don't reach out? Riiiiiight. Then he has the internal thought that none of his fans even cared who was singing the songs / or that he (the LEAD singer) was replaced - and that annoyed me because again - riiiiight. If you pay to see a band you love, you'd care that the damn lead singer wasn't there. Around 26% in Ryan is still obsessing about Atlas and has the internal thought "Atlas had moved on, and I needed to do the same". Moved on? You weren't in a relationship! You met for ONE hour. None of the characters had enough back story or depth to them for me to care what was happening AT ALL. I need me 2026 reads to turn around quickly. Send help! ;)
I should have stopped reading when I got annoyed right off the bat... First off -Atlas just walked out of the show and tour? No regard for fans? And then after this accident his agent or manager don't reach out? Riiiiiight. Then he has the internal thought that none of his fans even cared who was singing the songs / or that he (the LEAD singer) was replaced - and that annoyed me because again - riiiiight. If you pay to see a band you love, you'd care that the damn lead singer wasn't there. Around 26% in Ryan is still obsessing about Atlas and has the internal thought "Atlas had moved on, and I needed to do the same". Moved on? You weren't in a relationship! You met for ONE hour. None of the characters had enough back story or depth to them for me to care what was happening AT ALL. I need me 2026 reads to turn around quickly. Send help! ;)
December 30, 2025
I really liked the themes and the characters' backstories in this book. However, I felt like the main characters were defined by their tragic backstories and didn't actually have personalities beyond that. I never had a sense of Atlas as a musician/rockstar. I never had a sense of Ryan as a teacher/history buff. Their relationship was really bland - maybe they were suited because they were just so perfect together? But as a couple they were quite dull, no real chemistry, I wasn't fussed if they were together or not.
A key theme in this book was family and friends interfering/commenting on the relationship and being told to mind their own business. On one hand, I kind of loved this because over-invested family/friends in books is one of my pet hates. But unfortunately, the family/friends in this book didn't learn from being told to back off and it happened over and over and over again. Exhausting. (Could have been great if this had developed like a real plotline.)
A key theme in this book was family and friends interfering/commenting on the relationship and being told to mind their own business. On one hand, I kind of loved this because over-invested family/friends in books is one of my pet hates. But unfortunately, the family/friends in this book didn't learn from being told to back off and it happened over and over and over again. Exhausting. (Could have been great if this had developed like a real plotline.)
December 31, 2025
The new holiday stand-alone from E.M. Lindsey, The Night We Fell is wonderful. It is the perfect book to read after the holiday hustle.
When they first meet, Atlas is a rock star that has just broken away from a toxic relationship and from his band and Ryan is an EMT. One accident brings them together and they make promises to each other to not give up on themselves.
During their conversation that night, an island is shared. An island that has meaning to Ryan. A year later, Atlas and Ryan decide separately to go to the island. When they find each other again by chance, they do not let this opportunity go.
Along with the beauty of a tropical island and fate, we have meddling family and friends that bring some humor to the story.
While there are some heavy topics related to Atlas and Ryan's lives before they met, the book is still very warm and loving. I absolutely loved it.
Steam: 3.5/5
Fun: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
Thank you to the author for providing an eARC.
When they first meet, Atlas is a rock star that has just broken away from a toxic relationship and from his band and Ryan is an EMT. One accident brings them together and they make promises to each other to not give up on themselves.
During their conversation that night, an island is shared. An island that has meaning to Ryan. A year later, Atlas and Ryan decide separately to go to the island. When they find each other again by chance, they do not let this opportunity go.
Along with the beauty of a tropical island and fate, we have meddling family and friends that bring some humor to the story.
While there are some heavy topics related to Atlas and Ryan's lives before they met, the book is still very warm and loving. I absolutely loved it.
Steam: 3.5/5
Fun: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
Thank you to the author for providing an eARC.
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December 29, 2025Atlas’s fall—both literal and emotional—is devastating. The horror of the night, capped by a drunk fan mistaking him for an Uber driver, sets the tone for just how vulnerable and alone he has been. Yet that same night becomes a turning point, almost a miracle, when Ryan, the EMT who responds, not only saves his life medically but offers the emotional steadiness Atlas has been starved of for years. Both men are struggling in their own ways, and watching them slowly find strength in each other is incredibly rewarding. The Night We Fell is a second chance that’s earned, a warm and well‑meaning found family, intimate scenes that are both passionate and meaningful, and an HEA that wraps around you like a blanket. It gave me all the feels from start to finish.
A wonderful, heartfelt read that reminds you healing is possible—and love can be both soft and fiercely supportive.
A wonderful, heartfelt read that reminds you healing is possible—and love can be both soft and fiercely supportive.
December 30, 2025
This book felt like a sigh. You know when you’re really content and you let out a sigh that feels soul-affirming? That. Atlas and Ryan had a traumatic meet-cute. Meet-not-cute? Meet-awful? Whatever an appropriate word is for two lonely souls meeting at their lowest moments—that’s what they had. And yet they found each other again after making their own way towards happiness and got a second chance at a meet-cute. Whether it was cute is up to the reader, but the following events were precious. Hence the sigh. I appreciated so much this story because these two characters were victims of someone else having authorship over their lives. It was truly lovely to watch them take their life pens back to write their own happy endings and to co-author a story together—one that used their lowest moment, the night they fell, as a springboard to launch them back into the stars.
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