Everything That Falls

by Nicole Disney

Mia Voss walked away from a promising competitive climbing career to chase something deeper in the silence of stone and sky. Free soloing brings her the peace she craves despite the danger, the judgment, and the loneliness of summits that seem to scrape the edge of heaven.

Alex Kerrigan, a seasoned search and rescue ranger, doesn’t have time for thrill-seekers—especially not ones who climb without ropes. But something about Mia gets under her skin. She's uninhibited, magnetic, and maybe more fractured than she’s letting on.

When a stunt turns into a disaster, their lives and hearts collide on the face of Longs Peak. What begins as a rescue becomes a breaking point—for survival, for truth, and for the rare stillness of being known.

Everything That Falls is an exhilarating novel of emotional grit, breathtaking risk, and an intimate romance set against the unforgiving beauty of the wild.

Genres: Lesbian, Romance, Sports, LGBT, Adventure, Enemies To Lovers, Fiction

1 pages, MP3 CD

Published June 16, 2026

About the author

Nicole is a lifelong storyteller who is happiest when exploring the hidden corners of life. She lives in Denver, Colorado, where she is a collector of jobs that inspire her writing. She has worked as a 911 operator, police dispatcher, and martial arts instructor. Nicole loves words that hit hard and stories that linger. She has written literary fiction, contemporary LGBT, short stories, and flash fiction.

Reviews

[Sandra]

5⭐️
Wow, this is another stunning winner from Nicole Disney—one that’ll make your heart race and keep you hooked from the beginning till the end. Exciting, intense, thrilling, demanding, and featuring a moving love story. And it all takes place in breathtakingly beautiful mountain areas—what more could you want?

Badass Mia Voss is a former sport climber who stopped competing at a young age and found her calling in solo climbing. Together with her three best friends, they’re the Edge Walkers, who thrill the online community with their daring stunts like BASE jumping, kayaking over waterfalls, and solo climbing overhanging cliffs. Or they’re condemned as adrenaline junkies who court danger. But Mia’s reasons for seeking out ever more extreme challenges lie elsewhere entirely.

Search and Rescue member Alex Kerrigan can’t stand the crazy Edge Walkers. She knows all too well how quickly things can go wrong and end fatally. It is precisely this awareness and her commitment that have made her one of the best mountain rescuers. She only takes risks when absolutely necessary, always with as much safety as possible.

They meet at a party thrown by Mia’s sister Katie, and despite their completely opposing views, they both feel a magnetic attraction. Their lifestyles clash like a fist to the eye. Will they ever have a chance at being together?

I am totally in awe of how Nicole brings different atmospheres to life on the page. I could almost feel the silence Mia experiences when she’s climbing solo. The detailed descriptions of the climbing—the feel of the rock, the tiny cracks and grooves that give her grip, the tension in her body—are incredible. The same goes for when Alex is on a rescue mission. I found myself holding my breath and rooting for her every single time. But the most intense scenes by far are those that follow the tragedy.

But besides all the action, I especially loved to get to know these two women. What the two of them experienced in their early years shaped them into the people they are today. Their fears, feelings of guilt, and Mia’s decision to step down were real and truly touching. I also liked the dialogues, the inner monologues, and the thoughts and discussions between Alex and Mia.

Their attraction was absolutely palpable, and I wanted them to be happy together, but I couldn’t imagine how Alex could ever accept Mia’s risky solo climbing. But Nicole managed, with a few unexpected twists, to get both of them to step out of their comfort zones and face their fears together. And ultimately, to own their feelings and take the biggest risk of all: losing their hearts.
A story written with so much power and intensity. Thank you, Nicole Disney, for the wonderful hours of heart-pounding excitement and happiness.

Thank you to Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley for providing an ARC.

[Sam’s Sapphic Reads]

My heart was RACING reading this, giiiiiirl was I so stressed.

Not only was they’re plenty of fingernail biting moments, it kept you interesting continuously. The timeline flowed pretty well, it felt a bit quick at first but evened out by the end.

I know absolutely NOTHING about rock climbing or really any extreme sport, but I can assume Nicole Disney did her research because it seemed like it.

I had a love-hate relationship with Alex. Kinda wanted to smack her, kinda wanted to give her a big hug. Mia has my HEART though, I loved her character and her story was so beautiful.

One thing I didn’t love, and is why the book didn’t get 5 stars, was the writing style. It’s becoming more popular I feel, and it’s when sentences are one to two words to dramatize the scene or whatever. But I’m not a fan of that kind of writing, it feels somewhat like a short cut to making things seem more intense. It just ends up being annoying.

Overall I loooooved this story, which I knew I would. Whenever I see Nicole Disney’s name I have to pick up the book because I know it’ll be a solid one.

Thank you NetGalley and Bold Strokes for the arc!

[MJ]

4.5 Stars.

This book was so gripping! The descriptions were great and I loved how adventurous the group of friends were (even if a little dangerous 😂)

When the incident happened, I couldn’t put the book down! I was on the edge of my seat. I loved seeing how their relationship grew, even if Alex was scared to start with! They both helped to heal each other, in more ways than one.

I really like Nicole Disney’s books and I can’t wait to read more. I highly recommend.

Written in First Person with 2x POV’s. Narrated by April Doty. Sports: Climbing, Adventure, Survival, Climber/Ranger. 3x Spicy Scenes.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC and to the publisher for the ALC. I really appreciate it and above is my own and honest review.

[JulesGP]

Mia Voss is part of an adventure group called the Edge Walkers. They do crazy stunts like kayaking over waterfalls and BASE jumping at bare minimum heights. Mia free climbs on perilous cliffs, meaning she uses no safety gear, always leaning into the risk like the others. They live a nomadic lifestyle traveling the world, untethered by anything but their imaginations, and posting the videos of their exploits on YouTube. But when something goes terribly wrong, it’s the feet-on-the-ground veteran ranger, Alex Kerrigan, who has to do the saving.

I went into the book blind, just jumped at the chance to read this author’s new story. After the first bit of the book, I thought I knew what was coming, lots of action, hot sex, and a push for us to ooh and aah over these crazy young people. But I questioned from the beginning why would people play games with their own lives. Isn’t it hard enough to survive out here or maybe it’s an entitlement I don’t share. Older lady shaking fist at the clouds.

But the author changed my mind. Firstly, as the team discusses the upcoming events, we get a real sense of the diligence in training and planning that goes into their stunts. Mia is not only a naturally gifted athlete, she’s been climbing since she was a child so by the time she’s an adult, she is every bit the expert. This author spins the best stories using the most technical details so that the average reader can understand and appreciate the magnitude of what the character is accomplishing. That’s it right there. Because when Mia climbs, she’s not just making a physical act, she is reaching for something beyond, a personal expression of art, carved with her movements, her creativity, and her spirit. I think I stopped to cry at the point when I understood. Kudos to the author for showing me.

I recommend this book to people who love to read about thrill seekers, climbing, sexy, deep thinking, rescue rangers, angsty love stories, forgiveness, and the beauty of people finding their path in life.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc. I am leaving a review voluntarily.

[Sharon]

Mia Voss is a free-solo climber that seeks challenging and potentially dangerous climbs. Alex Kerrigan is a search and rescue ranger, who tend to frown upon dangerous stunts that could endanger oneself. Both quite different, yet there’s a pull between the two of them.

This is an action-packed adventure romance that kept me at the edge of my seat the whole time. I absolutely loved it. The whole free solo climbing is an interesting sport with multiple documentaries available to watch, and hence I got really excited when I saw this book. And no regrets at all. The author really painted the picture of how it is out there for these climbers.

I really liked both the MCs. They both have past lives that shaped who they are now. And both bonded at a time where they were in danger of losing their lives or being gravely injured. The attraction was definitely there. I felt that they were good for each other despite their different goals and drive. You can really see the love they have for each other.

I also liked the supporting characters, Mia’s team, the Edge Walkers, and Alex’s ranger partner Justin. It is really a well written story especially if you like a bit of an adrenaline rush. I’ll definitely be re-reading this one.

I received this ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

[Andrea (looseleftlesbian)]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

This was such nail biter to read! I know nothing about free soloing but I learned a lot by reading Everything That Falls. I loved that we were able to see both perspectives of the MCs when it came to how they felt about free soloing. The way the author writes it allows the reader to objectively see both sides. They both have valid feelings and thoughts.

This is so much more than a love story or a recovery story/ redemption story. Yes, it’s a part of it and it’s amazing to see Mia work back to doing what she loves after a life changing fall. It’s adorable to see Alex help her and I loved the way the author had us see her internal struggle with allowing Mia to be free and do what she loves but also be absolutely terrified of losing her. With her history(no spoilers), it makes complete sense.

Ultimately this is a love story about allowing those you love be who they are. Loving them without changing them. “You let people be who they are, and you love them for it. If you can’t do that, let her go.”

If you’re wanting an adventure filled story of growth with romance, Everything That Falls delivers just that! 4.5 stars!

[Clara Addicted to sapphic books]

4.5 stars. I don’t know a thing about climbing or free solo, do I care ? Not really. Did I get invested in this book ? Totally. I don’t know if Disney also master that field but like her books about MMA, I found that everyhting felt true and reflected deep research or knowledge. It was immersive. This book is one where you hold your breath in multiple scenes, making it really hard to put down the book. Alex and Mia both have their demons to fight, and on the paper, they should not be together, but Disney wrote undeniable attraction and trauma bonding perfectly. The internal battle Alex was in was really palpable. That contradiction between them building intimacy and Alex fighting it was really interesting to read. Mia’s gang made the reader feel surrounded with warmth.
If I had one thing negative to say, it would be that I found the resolution of Mia’s professional future felt a bit rushed, and that sometimes I didn’t really picture what was happening when they were climbing or doing their stunt but that’s on my lack of knowledge. Overall this book is a perfect balance of adrenaline, vulnerability and intimacy. I loved it After three books, I can say I love Disney’s writing

[Megzz]

Amazing. I loved pretty much everything about this book.

It's gripping from the start, and the love story underneath is tender and deep. This is soulmates done well. When Mia and Alex meet, you feel the spark straight away. It's that feeling of having been alone in the world the whole time, and then suddenly being seen by someone you feel like you've always known, or been waiting for. It nails that perfectly.

The story is original. You won't read anything else like it, which is exactly what I loved about The Clinch too. Nicole Disney clearly doesn't do generic.

It's hard not to be completely in love with both leads, for very different reasons. Mia is brave, sexy, alluring, mysterious, and a little bit insane. Alex is strong, kind, and courageous. They're a great pairing.

My one frustration: Mia's sister and her crew. They were unfair to Alex more than once, and it annoyed me. I related to Alex's feelings the whole way through, and I thought they were completely out of line with her. That said, the chosen family feel around Mia is real and it shines through. It makes this a warm, human story full of flawed, realistic characters. Well, as realistic as an athlete as crazy as Mia can be. Rare, but real.

If you want soulmates with real depth, and are not afraid of being on the edge of your seat where your leads are fighting for their lives, read this.

[TJ Phillips]

Intense but in a good way. I have no desire to fling myself up or off mountains but I was enamored by the action on display here. It was thrilling even if I had to look up specific terms. This was a slow burn between two extremes on different ends; caution vs freedom. Mia & Alex repeatedly butt heads and circle each other which makes their inevitable union all the sweeter.

[Courtney]

This kept me up until 3AM to finish it in one sitting. 😅 Disney’s books always suck me in and this was no different.

[Jae Alistar]

Some stories make your heart race. Everything That Falls makes you wonder what happens after the jump and is about who reaches for you on the way down. Nicole Disney hooked me from the first page and never loosened her grip, balancing breathtaking tension with an emotional depth that hit just as hard.

Disney does something incredibly effective with her pacing. The writing itself mirrors the emotional and physical intensity of the story. During the most heart-pounding moments, the prose becomes sharp and urgent, accelerating alongside the action. Then, when the story pauses to breathe, it shifts into something more reflective and descriptive. The result is an immersive reading experience from start to finish.

Mia and Alex were magnetic from the very beginning. They anchored the story with a relationship is as tender as it is restorative, built on shared wounds but shaped by the very different ways they carry them. Mia lives literally on the edge, chasing the next rush and daring herself to keep moving forward. Alex is a steady hand reaching back, offering grounding when everything threatens to spiral. Together they created a beautiful balance between recklessness and hope, freedom and stability, survival and truly living.

I quickly grew attached to the Edge Walker crew. Their found-family dynamic felt genuine from beginning to end. They support each other without judgment, celebrate each other's strengths, and push one another beyond their comfort zones when they know there's more waiting on the other side. In a story centered on risk and resilience, they become the safety net that makes every leap matter.

This story asks difficult questions about loss, purpose, and what it means to keep going when the things that once defined you have been stripped away. About finding people who help carry you when you can't carry yourself, discovering what you're truly capable of, and realizing that sometimes falling apart is the first step toward becoming something stronger. Everything That Falls is a truly powerful testament to the idea that even after the hardest falls, there are still people worth reaching for and futures worth climbing toward.

Huge thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read this ARC!

Favorite Quotes:
“‘Full send.’ The variation is supposed to mean a full commitment. An all in moment. Living loud. It’s not supposed to mean go out loud. It doesn’t mean die with style.”

“I thought you were an adrenaline junkie with a God complex, but you're not. You're a phenom with a God complex.”

“I close my eyes into the relief. Every time she’s coherent enough to say my name it’s a lifeline.”

“Beautiful and talented and free. There are plenty of wild souls who would want you just as you are.”

“You kissed me like the world was ending.”

“A rush of sensation crawls under my skin, traveling like a shiver remembering how she kissed me. The world peeling away. Fear and longing clashing. Freedom glowing between the cracks. Irreversible.”

“There aren’t enough ropes in the world to pull my heart out of freefall.”

“I’m not sure if anyone ever really gets to reclaim the worlds they’ve lost, but I know she deserves to, and I know she makes everything feel possible.”

“The tie between us is stronger than any rope, the rush fiercer than any storm. I’ve fallen for her harder than any cliff could drop me. But everything that falls doesn’t shatter. Some things land right where they’re meant to.”

[Deb]

I always enjoy books with alternating POVs, and this one has that, although not right away. It actually takes about nine chapters—almost 20% of the book—before we switch from Mia's perspective to Alex's. As the story progresses, the POV changes become more frequent, mirroring the growing interaction between the two main characters, which worked really well.

The opening chapters focus heavily on the Edge Walkers, the stunt group Mia is part of that creates YouTube videos. There was quite a bit of technical climbing content, which I found hard to follow since I know nothing about climbing and, honestly, it didn't interest me that much. Thankfully, that was mostly limited to the beginning.

Alex goes to incredible lengths to save Mia, putting both her own life and the lives of others at risk. At first, I struggled to understand why, considering they barely knew each other. Of course, there's more to that story, and it all makes sense as the book unfolds.

From there, it turns into a bit of a push-and-pull romance. Mia and Alex are both stubborn, guarded, and definitely not the easiest people, so they spend a lot of time dancing around their feelings. But when they finally give in to the attraction, the payoff is absolutely worth it—there's an intense burst of chemistry, heat, and spice.

There are not much intimate scenes after that, but I didn't really mind. Their emotional connection and chemistry remained strong throughout. Overall, this was a beautiful, powerful, vulnerable, and at times suspenseful story that I thoroughly enjoyed. 4.5⭐

[currentlyreadingbynat]

Everything That Falls was a great read. Mia is a free climber and part of the Edge Walkers, a group of thrill seekers who travel the world filming increasingly dangerous stunts. When one of those stunts goes badly wrong, veteran ranger Alex Kerrigan is the one called in to help.

I know very little about climbing or free soloing, but the technical detail made it all feel believable and incredibly immersive. The climbing and stunt setting was what really captivated me, and some of the scenarios out in the wilderness genuinely had me on the edge of my seat. Disney also does a great job of showing the preparation, experience and thought behind what Mia does, rather than presenting her as simply reckless.

I really enjoyed the romance between Mia and Alex too. They are both carrying their own difficulties, and the tension between their growing intimacy and Alex’s determination to resist it was particularly well done. Mia’s group of friends also brought plenty of warmth to the story.

Nicole Disney always knows how to write a romance with grit, and this was no exception. It had action, tension, strong characters and a romance worth investing in, but it was the climbing scenes that made this one particularly memorable for me.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for a copy of this novel. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

[Amy Eglin]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Let me be clear straight off the bat: This IS a romance but not before it’s a love story about life, purpose, identity, legacy. Not before it’s poetry on the raw power of nature. I came for the fun and got something much more memorable. This really is a story about grit and determination, and what happens in the aftermath of recognising your own mortality. Parts of this are just so beautifully written. All of it is intense.

One of my favourite things about a well written story is its ability to make me interested in topics I have never bothered with before. Did I go into this with any interest in free climbing before? No. Have I even considered rock climbing for fun? Absolutely not. Do I now feel passionately about the sport and did I spend hours last night watching tik tok’s ‘most extreme free solo climbs’? You bet I did. What a talent for an author to allow you into their world but also hand you the keys to other doors too. Incidentally, I now also have a new thing for female lumberjacks…take what you will from that.

With all of that said, this is still a WLW romance and I am the WLW book communities worst critic (because whyyyyyyy are they always so dreadful!?) so buckle in.

…only joking, this totally proved me wrong:

Firstly, what a treat to read WLW romance where the entire plot isn’t around sexual identity crisis. Sexual orientation is such a non-point in this book it doesn’t even get referenced and it is SO refreshing.

Second, Mia and Alex are such compelling protagonists - fierce, brave, vulnerable, flawed. Their relationship development is sweet, believable and then woaaaah sexy (Nicole doesn’t shy away from a sex scene). The steamy parts are clearly written by a sane woman - no horrendous swimming pools, dental dams, extremely pornagraphic scissoring in sight. Phew!

My only major criticism of the book is that some parts were too quick. I wish we spent more time on the mountain, physically. I wish we slowed down on that long night. I wish we changed the damn book cover to something grittier and less YA.

Final thought: If you liked ‘Atmosphere’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid, you will almost certainly enjoy this for all of the reasons above.

[Misha]

(Rounded down from 4.25)

First off, let me say the idea of free soloing is absolutely insane (climbing insanely high natural formations without any ropes or safety nets if you fall). Nicole Disney always does an incredible job capturing the bare bones of hardcore sports and what they mean to the person passionate about them, and this one is no different. The chemistry is popping, and the primary conflict is quite understandable: fear for someone's safety versus the need to be free and do the things you are passionate about and love. As always, I had a good time (possibly too good based on the descriptions of free soloing, which I cannot stress enough, is absolutely batshit insane to do for funsies).

[t 🍓]

5 ⭐️
first fav of 2026!
what. a. book. i have no words!!! had me gripped the entire time, such a solid page turner, character driven, slow burn and a super action packed and well written main plot? 10/10!

[Hope]

One of my best reads this year. I highly recommend the audiobook if you can get it. The narrator is so good at pulling you into every intense scene.

[Maddie Weeks]

I was kindly contacted by Book Publicity Services with the chance to read and review Everything That Falls by Nicole Disney before publication in exchange for my honest review.

What sets this book apart from other sapphic books is the fact that it’s not a book centred entirely around romance. The romance feels more like a subplot and I liked that. I loved the premise.

My heart was in my mouth the entire time I read this. I love a sapphic sports book and rock climbing?! Terrifying but exciting at the same time! It seems well researched and is really well written.

Mia and Alex are both brilliant characters - both are set in their ways but their chemistry is fantastic and I was rooting for them the whole time.

If you have any content triggers regarding injury, I advise you to read any trigger warnings beforehand.

I recommend this to anyone who loves a sapphic sports romance that’ll have your heart in your mouth throughout!

I give this book 4 stars!

[The Sapphic Shelf]

Rating: 5
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶

I devoured this book in two days. Would have been faster, but adulting got in the way.

Nicole Disney drops you into the action on page one (a free solo climb, no ropes, no warning), and the tension doesn’t let up from there. This isn't the kind of book you read passively. Your heart rate goes up. You forget to breathe. Suddenly you’re sweating despite sitting very safely (and comfortably) in your own home. The author’s commitment to sensory detail and scenery is exceptional, and it’s what makes the whole thing work. You’re not watching Mia hang off a cliff face, you’re hanging there with her.

I’ll be honest…first person POV is usually not my thing, but Disney makes a case for it here. The dual first-person structure (alternating between Alex and Mia’s POVs across chapters) is the right call for a story so deeply rooted in introspection. A lot of what this book is about is the inner landscape of these two women. What they’re running from, what they’re reaching towards, and what they’re afraid to name. Being in their heads isn’t just a stylistic choice. It’s load-bearing.

Mia and Alex are individually well-constructed characters who happen to fit together like they were made to. But the author doesn’t take the easy route of just making them complement each other on paper. The cohesion is earned. The development is patient, the chemistry is present from the start, and at its core, their relationship is about trust. The journey to get there is a lesson in patience for everyone involved, including the reader.

The supporting cast is a real highlight in this book. The Edge Walkers feel like a real crew (the kind of bond that only forms when you’re constantly defying death together). Lana especially was a standout. And Mia’s sister Katie brings a warmth and grounding presence to the story. She also lets us into Mia’s history of growing up in a family of sports royalty. Watching all of these relationships through two sets of eyes (first Mia’s, then Alex’s) added a richness to the story as a whole.

The pacing is relentless. It is go, go, go from the very start, with brief periods of rest sprinkled in. It was a true sprint of a read, but I loved every second of it!

Easily one of my favorites of 2026. I will certainly be picking up more from Nicole Disney, and if there’s a sequel in the cards, I will be the first in line.

TLDR: Breathtaking in every sense of the word. Exhilarating pacing, immersive prose, and a slow-burn romance built on trust and patience. Nicole Disney’s craft is on full display here, and I’m still thinking about it.

✨ Thank you to Nicole Disney and Bold Strokes Books for this review copy! All thoughts are my own. Grab a copy of Everything That Falls now! ✨

[Andietrue]

I absolutely loved every second of this book. This is my first read by Nicole Disney and it definitely won’t be my last, I devoured it. This story drops you straight into the high‑stakes world of climbing, where skill, fragility, and sheer circumstance collide in ways that had me holding my breath more than once.

The dynamic between the MCs Alex and Mia has that delicious almost‑enemies to lovers energy, charged, wary, and really engaging. Watching their connection deepen in the face of danger was compelling. Their chemistry grows in the cracks of vulnerability, and it’s impossible not to root for them.

The mountain setting isn’t just scenery it’s visceral, a force throughout this story reminding us of how beautifully unpredictable nature is. The supporting cast adds texture and colour, making the world feel full and real without ever pulling focus from the central relationship.

This book had me on the edge of my seat and completely absorbed. It’s action‑packed, sharp, emotional, and beautifully paced. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. ❤️😍🧗‍♀️

[brogay]

ARC Review ✨ — Nicole Disney has done it again! I absolutely adored this book. Mia and Alex are such good characters, and I adored their relationship. The story is full of tension and love and angst. Between Mia’s injury, her fight to get back to who she once was, and the fact Alex doesn’t completely understand why she does what she does, I really couldn’t put this book down. I’m an absolute sucker for “dislike to lovers” in a book and this book definitely has that. The angst is absolutely incredible as well — if you’re like me and enjoy a bit of angst with your romance, you’ll definitely enjoy this one.

Disney does an excellent job at writing her sapphic stories, and I’m so glad I get to read them. I really enjoy both Mia and Alex as characters, both feeling like incredibly real people with flaws and all. I was rooting for them from their very first meeting. The miscommunication in this works so well, it doesn’t feel forced or unnatural, it genuinely makes sense and moves the story along in such a good way.

I would highly, highly recommend this one. Especially if you enjoy angst, dislike to lovers and found family vibes! Not only was the romantic relationship between Mia and Alex so, so good, the relationship between Mia and her sister, and Mia and her friends were such good relationships to read about as well. I honestly loved how protective everyone was of Mia and how that played out for Alex.

I couldn’t possibly have given this book less than five stars, it was amazing!

[Chelsea Pitsos]

WHEW!! 😅 this one was a whirlwind!!! A lot of action early on, so I felt like I was on the edge of my seat all the way through. Although I went into this with very little knowledge of climbing or this style of extreme sporting, I never felt left behind or like I couldn’t understand it or keep up. The romance was just as profound as the action, which means you get so many different emotions throughout. I would definitely recommend this one, and will absolutely reread again in the future!

4.5⭐️ rounded up!
Spice: 🔥🔥

[Miranda]

Everything That Falls is an action-packed sports romance, between a free-solo rock climber and a search and rescue ranger, that had my heart racing from start to finish.

I absolutely adored the documentary Free Solo, so when I heard that Mia was a free solo rock climber I was genuinely excited. Nicole Disney does an excellent job writing these scenes when she is climbing - perfectly capturing the tension, danger, and adrenaline that Mia experiences.

The romantic relationship between Alex and Mia takes time to develop. I have to admit that I found myself screaming at them to kiss. However, by waiting to enter into this relationship the characters developed a beautiful amount of trust, in particular when Alex helps Mia start climbing again after her injury.

Overall, if you are a fan of sapphic sports romance, I highly reccomend that you check this book out! This book delivers on all fronts, with two memorable main characters, sizzling tension, and of course a little spice! I will definitely be going back to read the backlist titles by this author.

[Cristt]

This is probably 10 stars, so intense and gritty, there's so much to learn from this, about beating your fears, doing what you love, acceptance, and just plain selflessness and love. I couldn't put it down, and I can't stop thinking about it. I doubt I will for some time. I've loved every Nicole Disney book I've read, but this is another level, I can't wait for what she writes next!!!

[Fiona Sawyer]

OMG! Edge of your seat stuff. I didn't want to put it down but sadly life kept getting in the way. Finished it last night and now I have a book hangover.

[Brandy]

This book was an absolute adrenaline rush! Nicole Disney masterfully captured the intensity of extreme sports, keeping me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Even without prior knowledge of rock climbing, the detailed descriptions brought the mental and physical demands to vivid life. A truly gripping read I wholeheartedly recommend for anyone seeking an exhilarating experience.

[Florénce]

Wow. I didn't realize I was in a reading slump until I read this book. The pace pick up fast and remain strong until the very end. I love it, this is my favorite book of the month.

[Jay notes.fromlastnight]

This Book was breathtaking and I mean that quite literally!
I loved it. Nicole Disney has done it again. I‘ve become quite a fan of her books since I’ve read her incredible MMA Themed Stories.

Her style of writing will glue you to the pages and throw you right into the scene with the characters.
My hands were sweating, and I caught myself holding my breath multiple times throughout the book.
I am not a climber myself, but I was able to feel it all. The Adrenaline, the pain and the Exhaustion.

The chemistry and connection between the two MC‘s were genuine and believable. They might have needed a bit of time to warm up to each other and over come their fears, but at the end they found and saved each other.

If you like outdoorsy stories, the rush of adrenaline along side a bit of romance. This will definitely be a read for you. If you are afraid of heights and a vivid reader like me, I wish you good luck. 😅

Thank you at NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the ARC.

[CAIT WILLOWLEY]

ARC REVIEW

“I can already feel the face I’ve dragged Wes up hear to see, like God waiting to be witnessed.”

‘Everything That Falls’ is a magnetic read that throws you straight into the action from the very first line.

Each sentence allows the adrenaline, excitement, and nerves of each character seep into the reader’s bones. Through Disney’s impressive writing and excellent use of similes and metaphors, she creates an immersive world; begging the reader to enter it.

With an electric blend of heart-in-your-mouth action and will-they-won’t-they romantic tension, ‘Everything That Falls’ is the perfect sapphic read that I never wanted to end.

[Jade Doodes]

I couldn’t get enough of this book, I was as into the extreme sports just as much as I was the romance! It literally had my heart racing! Brilliant characters and an interesting storyline, I honestly couldn’t have asked for me - I read it all in one sitting!