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Contradictions #2
Spiralling Skywards: Fading
ISBN-10: 154050817X
ISBN-13: 978-1540508171
From the outside looking in, Sarah and Liam’s bond has been unbreakable since the moment they first laid eyes on each other. Love, romance, and friendship should form the ropes that tether them together. But when old insecurities rise to the surface, Sarah loses sight of her self-worth and feels her identity fading. Faced with a choice that threatens to fray those ties, she finally begins to unravel. Until one day, those ropes snap, that bond is broken, and their relationship sent spiralling off course.
ISBN-13: 978-1540508171
From the outside looking in, Sarah and Liam’s bond has been unbreakable since the moment they first laid eyes on each other. Love, romance, and friendship should form the ropes that tether them together. But when old insecurities rise to the surface, Sarah loses sight of her self-worth and feels her identity fading. Faced with a choice that threatens to fray those ties, she finally begins to unravel. Until one day, those ropes snap, that bond is broken, and their relationship sent spiralling off course.
248 pages, Paperback
First published November 18, 2016
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About the author
Lesley Jones
22 books2,361 followersLesley Jones was born and raised in Essex, England but moved to Australia in 2006 with her family. Her first book, Saviour, was published in 2013 and she quickly gained a reputation as a writer of gritty, down to earth characters, involved in angsty and emotional plot lines.
Carnage, her third novel, made a number of lists, and won a number of awards for 'Best Ugly Cry'. Her readers love the fact that she can switch her stories from hot and steamy, to snot bubble ugly crying, followed by laugh out loud moments, in the space of a few sentences.
She has declared that the very best part of her job is meeting her readers and has travelled the world a number of times over the past few years to do exactly that. Lesley is a big fan of wearing pyjamas at any time of day, but not a fan of wearing a bra, unless absolutely necessary.
When not writing, she has admitted to being a prolific reader, getting through around four or five books a week. She is a fan of trashy reality TV, listening to music, watching her son play football, spicy food and enjoys a glass of wine... or three.
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December 4, 2016
4 - 4.5 ★'s
I knew I was done for when I read that teaser in the first book but I had no idea that every event had me sitting on the edge of my seat! The anxiety was killing me but it hurt oh so good.
The book starts with Liam and Sarah's wedding and it was really sweet and romantic. But...something happens that night that is a foreshadow for many years of their marriage...they just don't know it yet.
At this point (2007), Sarah is still young and she wants to be the center of Liam's world. He just can't give that to her all the time. What he can give her is a baby and while she's thrilled to be pregnant, her pregnancy is anything but easy.
Sarah and Liam's marriage continues on like most couples starting out but Liam has a whole other world he is involved in and sometimes he doesn't "see" what's right in front of his face.
Fortunately, Luke is there to set him straight even though it took him a while to see it too. And while they both do things to help out, it's not enough and the help doesn't last. In fact, they both exacerbate things.
As the years pass, Sarah goes through some rough times. It was hard to read about her progression but totally understandable.
The huge drama happens and I was happy that Sarah and Liam were able to work through things. I hated some of the things Liam said to her though.
Their story does end really well and I was happy at the new addition...finally!
The next book will be about Luke and Sasha. I'm really curious to get more information on what Luke told Sarah. I can't wait to see where things go!
I knew I was done for when I read that teaser in the first book but I had no idea that every event had me sitting on the edge of my seat! The anxiety was killing me but it hurt oh so good.
The book starts with Liam and Sarah's wedding and it was really sweet and romantic. But...something happens that night that is a foreshadow for many years of their marriage...they just don't know it yet.
At this point (2007), Sarah is still young and she wants to be the center of Liam's world. He just can't give that to her all the time. What he can give her is a baby and while she's thrilled to be pregnant, her pregnancy is anything but easy.
Sarah and Liam's marriage continues on like most couples starting out but Liam has a whole other world he is involved in and sometimes he doesn't "see" what's right in front of his face.
Fortunately, Luke is there to set him straight even though it took him a while to see it too. And while they both do things to help out, it's not enough and the help doesn't last. In fact, they both exacerbate things.
As the years pass, Sarah goes through some rough times. It was hard to read about her progression but totally understandable.
The huge drama happens and I was happy that Sarah and Liam were able to work through things. I hated some of the things Liam said to her though.
Their story does end really well and I was happy at the new addition...finally!
The next book will be about Luke and Sasha. I'm really curious to get more information on what Luke told Sarah. I can't wait to see where things go!
November 25, 2016
Another fantastic read from Lesley Jones.
This one continues with Liam and Sarah as they start their married life together.
Liam the Australian hottie he absolutely loved Sarah with all his heart. I could feel the love coming through my kindle in buckets.
Sarah, I think every woman out their could relate to this story in some way, shape or form.
Not going into the story that would give too much away. Just read it.
Lots of beautiful loving, heartbreak and all the angst one needs in a read. This really got the emotions flowing and didn't want their story to end.
Lesley captivates me with all her books I've loved every one of them.
This one is going down in my favourites.
I loved Spiralling Skywards Falling a lottle but I loved Spiralling Skywards Fading a lottle more.
Cant wait for Sasha's story and might get some answers about her and Luke?
This one continues with Liam and Sarah as they start their married life together.
Liam the Australian hottie he absolutely loved Sarah with all his heart. I could feel the love coming through my kindle in buckets.
Sarah, I think every woman out their could relate to this story in some way, shape or form.
Not going into the story that would give too much away. Just read it.
Lots of beautiful loving, heartbreak and all the angst one needs in a read. This really got the emotions flowing and didn't want their story to end.
Lesley captivates me with all her books I've loved every one of them.
This one is going down in my favourites.
I loved Spiralling Skywards Falling a lottle but I loved Spiralling Skywards Fading a lottle more.
Cant wait for Sasha's story and might get some answers about her and Luke?
November 20, 2016
I loved this a lottle
Spiralling Skywards Fading is a continuation of Spiralling Skywards Falling.
From the first chapters I was taken to the beautiful and heartwarming occasion of Sarah and Liam's wedding, the start of their journey as man and wife surrounded by friends and family, a day full of promises and drenched in love.
From there life happens, reality of life takes over, the wedding bliss becomes a fading memory, Liam throws himself into his business as Sarah becomes a baby machine and slowly loses herself.
Liam: She was fading away right in front of me and I didn't even see it.
I love Lesley Jones ability to take me there with the characters, to feel the emotions, the hurts, the happy, the bliss and the heartache.
Sarah and Liam's journey could be anyone of us, at times things can get to real, to hard and the blessings need to be celebrated and this is a story that completely swept me away.
As husbands go, Liam still made me swoon, this sweet talking Aussie still had it.
Liam:
"You could be covered in upchuck from head to toe Sarah Delaney but I will still love you a lottle. You will forever remain my pretty girl".
The whole story is told in past tense as though your looking back on Sarah and Liam's memories and then finally taken to the present. Other characters are present throughout the plot that were also in the first book.
I can't wait for other books in this series, Sasha and Luke especially, I did miss Will in this, he was once a big part of Sarah's life but I understood why he wasn't present.
Another brilliant and beautiful read and a heartfelt journey of two of my favourite characters by Lesley Jones.
"I love you a lottle Aussie husband"
"love you a lottle more"
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Spiralling Skywards Fading is a continuation of Spiralling Skywards Falling.
From the first chapters I was taken to the beautiful and heartwarming occasion of Sarah and Liam's wedding, the start of their journey as man and wife surrounded by friends and family, a day full of promises and drenched in love.
From there life happens, reality of life takes over, the wedding bliss becomes a fading memory, Liam throws himself into his business as Sarah becomes a baby machine and slowly loses herself.
Liam: She was fading away right in front of me and I didn't even see it.
I love Lesley Jones ability to take me there with the characters, to feel the emotions, the hurts, the happy, the bliss and the heartache.
Sarah and Liam's journey could be anyone of us, at times things can get to real, to hard and the blessings need to be celebrated and this is a story that completely swept me away.
As husbands go, Liam still made me swoon, this sweet talking Aussie still had it.
Liam:
"You could be covered in upchuck from head to toe Sarah Delaney but I will still love you a lottle. You will forever remain my pretty girl".
The whole story is told in past tense as though your looking back on Sarah and Liam's memories and then finally taken to the present. Other characters are present throughout the plot that were also in the first book.
I can't wait for other books in this series, Sasha and Luke especially, I did miss Will in this, he was once a big part of Sarah's life but I understood why he wasn't present.
Another brilliant and beautiful read and a heartfelt journey of two of my favourite characters by Lesley Jones.
"I love you a lottle Aussie husband"
"love you a lottle more"
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November 17, 2016
This is the second book in the Contradictions series, and OMG, I was totally blown away!! This is an emotional and heartwretching read from the very beginning. Liam and Sarah learn the hard way, that being in love does not always lead to an easy happy life. When tough decisions have to be made, and feelings hidden, then we all hurt the people who love us the most!
This story certainly made me look at life in general and all the time I personally have said “I am fine”, when in fact I was not by a long shot. It has taken a lot of years to learn to just express feelings, and communicate instead of suppressing them!
This story is packed full of despair, trust, hurt, anger, betrayal, and most of all love. Lesley’s stories are guaranteed to break my heart and make me cry, and this one was no different. I was hooked, intrigued, and enthralled throughout. I adore this author’s work, and cannot wait to read this next book in this series. Congratulations Lesley, you have certainly raised the bar with this book, and I am in awe of your talent!
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This story certainly made me look at life in general and all the time I personally have said “I am fine”, when in fact I was not by a long shot. It has taken a lot of years to learn to just express feelings, and communicate instead of suppressing them!
This story is packed full of despair, trust, hurt, anger, betrayal, and most of all love. Lesley’s stories are guaranteed to break my heart and make me cry, and this one was no different. I was hooked, intrigued, and enthralled throughout. I adore this author’s work, and cannot wait to read this next book in this series. Congratulations Lesley, you have certainly raised the bar with this book, and I am in awe of your talent!
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August 9, 2018
After reading book 1 , this book is like taking a step back. The larger picture comes in the view and all the pieces start falling in place. As you keep going deeper, the sentiments behind the words start to blow up. There's lot of underlying tension, stress and dejection building up. It's buried inside overworked & overstretched Sarah's personality. And it changes her from bright sparkly young girl to a tired, exhausted Mother of 4 kids, under the age of 5 !!
Lack of sleep, lack of a honeymoon, and lack of a husband were all starting to hit me hard. . She didn't sign up for this. What she needed was a partner in her life not be a single mother in a marriage !! I SO identified with her and was SO overwhelmed for her. A series of tragic events that simply crash on her head, trigger depression and melancholia so deep, she spirals ! Things get out of hand,Her self blame gets out of control and pretty soon patience and understanding fly out of the window.
“Lonely, isolated, worthless,”
I had tried my hardest to be a good mum. I tried constantly to always put my kids first, I’d tried and I had failed. I blamed her . . . it was her fault. She passed the shitty parent gene on. And him. He was no better. My mother and my father. I was just like them. Just. Like. Her. Him. Them
It was so painful to see her getting completely consumed by the fog in her brain that had her in a chokehold and nothing could save her, except Liam. And alas! Liam couldn't see! I had big fat tears rolling down my face at this juncture! Damn you Lesley!!😭
"Liam Delaney was so fucking good-looking, and at one time, he worshipped the ground I walked on. Then, one day, he didn’t. He stopped seeing me. He stopped hearing me. It was like I no longer existed."
"Even within the contents of her handbag, she was barely there. Just one sad lonely lipstick, that was all there was of her. But she didn’t vanish . . . she faded. Faded away right in front of me, and I didn’t even see it."
The haunting collapse of a marriage, the utter destruction of a lively personality and horrible downward spiral of a young woman is caught with so much starkness and raw emotions, I had a painful lump in my throat and a heavy stone resting on my heart. This scenario is all too familiar and tragically rampant in present times. The pressures of racing careers, lofty ambitions, climbing aspirations are taking a toll on the sanctity and safety of love nests called Homes. A place for your kids and the mother of your kids. Liam is not unloving or unfeeling. Sarah is not demanding or nagging.
"I did all of that without you here. I didn’t need you then, and I certainly don’t need you now, so you can fuck off.”
“Don’t promise me that. I don’t want your promises, Liam. They mean nothing to me. They’re empty words just like your apologies.”
It just is one of the pitfalls of marriage where the partners are facing away from each other. Their sights & priorities are not in tandem, communication is lacking and general ground rules are being ignored.
one of our issues apparently was that we were so in sync and in love that we just assumed that the other one knew what we were thinking, and that was just not the way life went
I loved the fact that Lesley chose this tough subject to deal with, she didn't sugar coat any thing nor did she make anybody out as an entire villain. There's always a third person in a marriage- wife , husband & circumstances. Here she lets the circumstances rule. They play havoc and break apart a beautiful relationship. Les masterfully pens a romantic tale which doesn't end with Happily Ever After. She treats HEA as an intermission to make you take a break, a breather and then the coaster plummets, showing you what happens AFTER !
I loved reading It, I loved the characters, the scenarios, the kids, the hilarious grandma and grandpa
“Let’s have them here, son. I’ll show her later what you do with a flavoured Johnny.”
The support system of Lori, Maggie, Sasha, Uncle Luke and Marie
This should be read by all, all women will find a point of resonance on some page or some chapter.
Fabulous Book Lesley, you did real well making me cry again .Congratulations !!
4.5 "Pretty Girl" Stars
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Lack of sleep, lack of a honeymoon, and lack of a husband were all starting to hit me hard. . She didn't sign up for this. What she needed was a partner in her life not be a single mother in a marriage !! I SO identified with her and was SO overwhelmed for her. A series of tragic events that simply crash on her head, trigger depression and melancholia so deep, she spirals ! Things get out of hand,Her self blame gets out of control and pretty soon patience and understanding fly out of the window.
“Lonely, isolated, worthless,”
I had tried my hardest to be a good mum. I tried constantly to always put my kids first, I’d tried and I had failed. I blamed her . . . it was her fault. She passed the shitty parent gene on. And him. He was no better. My mother and my father. I was just like them. Just. Like. Her. Him. Them
It was so painful to see her getting completely consumed by the fog in her brain that had her in a chokehold and nothing could save her, except Liam. And alas! Liam couldn't see! I had big fat tears rolling down my face at this juncture! Damn you Lesley!!😭
"Liam Delaney was so fucking good-looking, and at one time, he worshipped the ground I walked on. Then, one day, he didn’t. He stopped seeing me. He stopped hearing me. It was like I no longer existed."
"Even within the contents of her handbag, she was barely there. Just one sad lonely lipstick, that was all there was of her. But she didn’t vanish . . . she faded. Faded away right in front of me, and I didn’t even see it."
The haunting collapse of a marriage, the utter destruction of a lively personality and horrible downward spiral of a young woman is caught with so much starkness and raw emotions, I had a painful lump in my throat and a heavy stone resting on my heart. This scenario is all too familiar and tragically rampant in present times. The pressures of racing careers, lofty ambitions, climbing aspirations are taking a toll on the sanctity and safety of love nests called Homes. A place for your kids and the mother of your kids. Liam is not unloving or unfeeling. Sarah is not demanding or nagging.
"I did all of that without you here. I didn’t need you then, and I certainly don’t need you now, so you can fuck off.”
“Don’t promise me that. I don’t want your promises, Liam. They mean nothing to me. They’re empty words just like your apologies.”
It just is one of the pitfalls of marriage where the partners are facing away from each other. Their sights & priorities are not in tandem, communication is lacking and general ground rules are being ignored.
one of our issues apparently was that we were so in sync and in love that we just assumed that the other one knew what we were thinking, and that was just not the way life went
I loved the fact that Lesley chose this tough subject to deal with, she didn't sugar coat any thing nor did she make anybody out as an entire villain. There's always a third person in a marriage- wife , husband & circumstances. Here she lets the circumstances rule. They play havoc and break apart a beautiful relationship. Les masterfully pens a romantic tale which doesn't end with Happily Ever After. She treats HEA as an intermission to make you take a break, a breather and then the coaster plummets, showing you what happens AFTER !
I loved reading It, I loved the characters, the scenarios, the kids, the hilarious grandma and grandpa
“Let’s have them here, son. I’ll show her later what you do with a flavoured Johnny.”
The support system of Lori, Maggie, Sasha, Uncle Luke and Marie
This should be read by all, all women will find a point of resonance on some page or some chapter.
Fabulous Book Lesley, you did real well making me cry again .Congratulations !!
4.5 "Pretty Girl" Stars
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August 20, 2017
Contradictions Series Review: 4.5 stars
Spiralling Skywards: Falling: 4 stars
Spiralling Skywards: Fading 5 Stars
I read Lesley Jones "Contradictions" series almost back to back (barr a couple of arcs thrown in the middle) and honest to god, this was such a raw, gripping and realistic story that I struggled to put down. I've read a few of this author's books now and I thought I had a pretty good handle on the kinds of stories she liked to tell. You know, the kind that leave your heart shredded, a pile of snotty tissues around your feet from all the tears you've shed, the ice pack at the ready because all the sexiness has left you over heated and of course her very british humour that leaves your cheeks hurting. I thought I had Lesley Jones all sussed out until I started reading "Spiralling Skywards: Falling." I hand on heart thought, wow this is a bit of a change for her. It's not half as angsty or as raunchy as (say) "Carnage" or "Conviction" and I actually thought she'd written a lovely, quite straight forward, kick your shoes off, our a glass of wine, sit back and relax kind of love story. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with that and I was actually really enjoying it. Who knew Lesley Jones could do sweet and swoony?
Well, all I can say is, boy was I lulled into a false sense of security because the minute I was hit with the first twist, I felt a shockwave of emotions that ought me completely off guard. Lesley Jones does NOT do sweet and swoon and yes she did trip my heart out with this series. Oh yes, she ripped it out, carved it up and served it up to me on a lovely silver platter. god, did Liam and Sarah's story devastate me. It was just so real and so relatable and the path it took was one I could see so many of my friends or even myself follow if I was in a similar situation.
i can't recommend this series enough. I really can't. If you want to feel gut wrenching emotions, if you want a story that is so believable, you could be reading about someone you know, if you want a book with characters you'll love and hate in equal portion, then honestly, pick this series up.
I rated the "Contradictions" series ❤️❤️❤️❤️.5
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Spiralling Skywards: Falling: 4 stars
Spiralling Skywards: Fading 5 Stars
I read Lesley Jones "Contradictions" series almost back to back (barr a couple of arcs thrown in the middle) and honest to god, this was such a raw, gripping and realistic story that I struggled to put down. I've read a few of this author's books now and I thought I had a pretty good handle on the kinds of stories she liked to tell. You know, the kind that leave your heart shredded, a pile of snotty tissues around your feet from all the tears you've shed, the ice pack at the ready because all the sexiness has left you over heated and of course her very british humour that leaves your cheeks hurting. I thought I had Lesley Jones all sussed out until I started reading "Spiralling Skywards: Falling." I hand on heart thought, wow this is a bit of a change for her. It's not half as angsty or as raunchy as (say) "Carnage" or "Conviction" and I actually thought she'd written a lovely, quite straight forward, kick your shoes off, our a glass of wine, sit back and relax kind of love story. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with that and I was actually really enjoying it. Who knew Lesley Jones could do sweet and swoony?
"Never let me go."
"Never."
"Always hold me tight."
"Always."
Well, all I can say is, boy was I lulled into a false sense of security because the minute I was hit with the first twist, I felt a shockwave of emotions that ought me completely off guard. Lesley Jones does NOT do sweet and swoon and yes she did trip my heart out with this series. Oh yes, she ripped it out, carved it up and served it up to me on a lovely silver platter. god, did Liam and Sarah's story devastate me. It was just so real and so relatable and the path it took was one I could see so many of my friends or even myself follow if I was in a similar situation.
... She didn't vanish... she faded. Faded away right in front of me, and I didn't even see it.The characters, oh the characters. One minute I loved them. The next I wanted to give them a good slap and tell them to wake up and smell the coffee. So many mistakes were made, so many signs missed, so many assumptions made. My heart truly hurt for both Liam and Sarah at one time or another because their's was really not an easy story to read.
"I'll hold you tight every step of the way, so please don't be scared pretty girl. Don't ever be scared."I loved book one in the series but I have to admit, it really was book two that stole the show for me. I read it in a day (even though I was at work) because it was just unputdownable. It was a train wreck of a read that I just couldn't bring myself to look away from. It was just so raw and intense, my emotions to palpable as I was presented with sides to the characters that weren't always pretty and a side to their lives which was soul destroying. Even now when I think back to the book I finished an hour ago, I can start to feel the lump in my throat and the tears forming.
"But I'm not lovable enough for people to stick around. People leave me Liam."
The main problem with being so high was that it hurt so much more when you fell.
i can't recommend this series enough. I really can't. If you want to feel gut wrenching emotions, if you want a story that is so believable, you could be reading about someone you know, if you want a book with characters you'll love and hate in equal portion, then honestly, pick this series up.
I rated the "Contradictions" series ❤️❤️❤️❤️.5
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November 19, 2016
4.5 Stars - Dual Spoiler Free Review of Falling Book #1 & Fading Book #2
“I love only you. I see only you. I want only you. There is only you.”
Lesley Jones wrote a story about two people – Liam and Sarah – that’s so incredibly honest and gripping. Where we’ve come from, what we’ve been through and how we measure the importance of people, wants and needs which all shape our actions and ultimately have consequences, be they good or bad. Actions speak louder than words and what’s important to one person may not be so for another. Human behaviour can be ugly in its beauty and beautiful in its ugliness. Life isn’t perfect, people aren’t perfect. Contradictions showed LIFE and we loved it!................ See full review at TBB
“The moment I saw your face, I was yours. From that moment on, my heart only beat for you.”
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November 21, 2016
Lesley Jones has once again broken me, this book left me a sobbing mess and that is purely down to the raw emotion of this book and which Lesley’s writing evokes. I love how I can always connect with something within the characters Lesley creates and Sarah has been no exception. The first book built us up and the rug pull I was expecting arrives in this second book but it is beautifully and tragically delivered by the author.
Fading sees Sarah and Liam starting off in married life with the rose-tinted glasses of most newlyweds, though Sarah still has her self-doubts. We follow the couple on a very real journey of the often harsh realities of married life and parenthood, and this story is so real you are with them every step of the way as this could easily be any one of us. The added pressure of Liam building his business leading to lots of travel leaves Sarah to cope with the pressures of a young family, and its unavoidable difficulties alone, and it was heart-breaking to read as she spiralled so much. There is nothing worse than to feel alone within a marriage and as a parent.
This book touched so many nerves for me and I for one can empathise with Sarah on so many levels, yes she made choices some may not like or agree with and if that is the case then they are the fortunate ones. However, so many women are in Sarah’s position and I admire Lesley for writing about the subject matters covered as they should be open for discussion and for women to be able to say they are struggling. I truly struggled to read this book as I had to keep putting it down to just cry for Sarah, for her situation, for the old me. Well Done Lesley for yet another raw and honest read.
I’m glad to see there will be more from this series and look forward to the next book.
Fading sees Sarah and Liam starting off in married life with the rose-tinted glasses of most newlyweds, though Sarah still has her self-doubts. We follow the couple on a very real journey of the often harsh realities of married life and parenthood, and this story is so real you are with them every step of the way as this could easily be any one of us. The added pressure of Liam building his business leading to lots of travel leaves Sarah to cope with the pressures of a young family, and its unavoidable difficulties alone, and it was heart-breaking to read as she spiralled so much. There is nothing worse than to feel alone within a marriage and as a parent.
This book touched so many nerves for me and I for one can empathise with Sarah on so many levels, yes she made choices some may not like or agree with and if that is the case then they are the fortunate ones. However, so many women are in Sarah’s position and I admire Lesley for writing about the subject matters covered as they should be open for discussion and for women to be able to say they are struggling. I truly struggled to read this book as I had to keep putting it down to just cry for Sarah, for her situation, for the old me. Well Done Lesley for yet another raw and honest read.
I’m glad to see there will be more from this series and look forward to the next book.
November 15, 2016
Ever had a book that rips your heart to tiny little pieces until you left with nothing? Ever had a book that completely annihilates you beyond repair? Ever had a book that made you so emotional that you are reading while crying? Well, Spiralling Skywards #2: Fading made me feel all that. That book alone consumed and destroyed me. It is one of the books that will forever be etched in my heart, mind, body and soul. It is a book I will forever remember because it was such a special story from the heart and I fell in love with everything about it.
Spiralling Skywards #2: Fading is not just a story but it is beautiful piece of literature that was honest, emotional, heartwarming and so real. Yes it is fiction but it screamed realism through out because you are able to relate with the story so much. I am in awe. I devoured this book but the beautiful thing is that it affected me at a large scale. And that is what you want in a book. You want a book that still lingers in your mind. You want a book that affects you on greater scale. Spiralling Skywards #2 delivered that and more. I know Lesley Jones took a risk with the story but I loved that she did because it showed that she wanted honesty and a story that could impact you as a human being. I commend her for going with her gut because she produced a phenomenal book. She definitely took it to another level. I cried when I read Spiralling Skywards #2. I could not hold back my tears because the contents in the story really touched my heart so much. I was so emotional and I felt the my heart breaking most times. You know when its cold outside and it causes ripples and shivers in your body, well, this book gave me shivers and ripples to the point that I could feel it in my heart.
Lesley Jones really is a phenomenal writer. She putts her all in her stories and that makes her so talented. Yeah, this book might make people angry but she showed sometimes life is not of sunshine, roses and rainbows but there is something inside of us that plagues our souls each day. We each have that darkness that we battle each day. Spiralling Skywards #2 really touched me on a personal level and brought out a few things that I could relate.
Liam and Sarah are a couple that are real, honest and relatable. Yes you may feel their chemistry and get that they are an amazing couple but I loved it showed their struggles together. Sometimes you need to see that in a book. I loved that even though it is fiction. Sarah really touched my heart. She was going through what we go through as a woman. The insecurity, the doubt in your spouse, pressures of life and family struggles and it made me relate to her a lot. We all feel that in life. Liam as ever he was loving but here I felt a shift in him. He was busy more. Neglected Sarah sometimes but I loved he fought for her. I was disappointed in him a lot but I loved how he cared and provided for his family.
Spiralling Skywards #2: Fading was a beautiful, heartfelt and captivating story that touch me to the depths of my soul. It carried a beautiful message in the story. I cannot wait for Sasha's story.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
Spiralling Skywards #2: Fading is not just a story but it is beautiful piece of literature that was honest, emotional, heartwarming and so real. Yes it is fiction but it screamed realism through out because you are able to relate with the story so much. I am in awe. I devoured this book but the beautiful thing is that it affected me at a large scale. And that is what you want in a book. You want a book that still lingers in your mind. You want a book that affects you on greater scale. Spiralling Skywards #2 delivered that and more. I know Lesley Jones took a risk with the story but I loved that she did because it showed that she wanted honesty and a story that could impact you as a human being. I commend her for going with her gut because she produced a phenomenal book. She definitely took it to another level. I cried when I read Spiralling Skywards #2. I could not hold back my tears because the contents in the story really touched my heart so much. I was so emotional and I felt the my heart breaking most times. You know when its cold outside and it causes ripples and shivers in your body, well, this book gave me shivers and ripples to the point that I could feel it in my heart.
Lesley Jones really is a phenomenal writer. She putts her all in her stories and that makes her so talented. Yeah, this book might make people angry but she showed sometimes life is not of sunshine, roses and rainbows but there is something inside of us that plagues our souls each day. We each have that darkness that we battle each day. Spiralling Skywards #2 really touched me on a personal level and brought out a few things that I could relate.
Liam and Sarah are a couple that are real, honest and relatable. Yes you may feel their chemistry and get that they are an amazing couple but I loved it showed their struggles together. Sometimes you need to see that in a book. I loved that even though it is fiction. Sarah really touched my heart. She was going through what we go through as a woman. The insecurity, the doubt in your spouse, pressures of life and family struggles and it made me relate to her a lot. We all feel that in life. Liam as ever he was loving but here I felt a shift in him. He was busy more. Neglected Sarah sometimes but I loved he fought for her. I was disappointed in him a lot but I loved how he cared and provided for his family.
Spiralling Skywards #2: Fading was a beautiful, heartfelt and captivating story that touch me to the depths of my soul. It carried a beautiful message in the story. I cannot wait for Sasha's story.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
May 12, 2021
An exhausting, unpalatable and unnecessary follow up book.
I was okay with where they were at the end of book one.
They had their hfn
Now this mess
I see there’s a third book coming up. Apparently her bff’s story. Not touching that one
I was okay with where they were at the end of book one.
They had their hfn
Now this mess
I see there’s a third book coming up. Apparently her bff’s story. Not touching that one
November 18, 2016
★Spoiler Free Review of Falling & Fading★
‘If I could, I would have kissed her heart.’
You know those books that just completely grab your emotional being and refuse to let go until you’ve devoured EVERY SINGLE page?! You know which ones we mean….the ones that frustrate, upset and annoy you so much you want to throw your kindle. The ones that shine a spotlight on human behaviour almost magnifying the raw, selfish, devastating and ugly side. The ones where you can identify with aspects, situations and behaviours and relate them to your own life or those around you.
“Never let me go.”
“Never.”
“Always hold me tight.”
“Always.”
The books that make you angry, make you melt at the romance, make your pulse beat with passion and make you ugly cry and smile from one page to the next. That complete emotional wheel spinning as you read. Well, this duet did just that, Fading more so in its intensity. Contradictions had high angst, surprising twists and dramatic antics as well as a complete case of the dreaded insta love. It literally had everything.
‘I wanted all of me to fill all of her. Her thoughts, her breaths. Each and every beat of her heart I wanted to be consumed by me. I felt angry, elated, sad, euphoric, and totally overwhelmed.’
We fell in love with all the characters, sure they all annoyed us at times but hey, people do that in real life too right?! Connecting with them all meant we felt their struggles, their love, their disappointments and their sacrifices. To err is human – to forgive divine . And there truly was a lot of that in this duet. There was also a lot of passion, laughing and swooning. It truly was quite the emotional journey and the dual POV worked so well and was very much needed as we alternately sympathised and celebrated with tragedies, insecurities, joy, heart-break and ultimately true love.
‘…she faded. Faded away right in front of me, and I didn’t even see it.’
We just couldn’t look away, it was a compelling story and our kindle’s only left our hands unwillingly. Fading was without question our favourite of the two as it had such intensity, such passion and such realism, it made us cry. Who doesn’t love it when characters make you cry, right?!
“I love only you. I see only you. I want only you. There is only you.”
Saying this, we did have a couple of issues. We sadly didn’t find much authenticity to nationality nor location of the characters. The British characters sounded Australian, and the Australians sounded like caricature Aussie’s. The way in which this duet was written – language and slang wise – we forgot we were in London as there was no true British feel. This was such a shame as it impacted our enjoyment -you see – we love to feel like we’re in the moment with our characters with that important believability and the ‘lack of’ in this regard did affect our reading. The second issue was the high number of spelling and grammatical errors.
“I fucked up, but I won’t lose you over this. I can’t.”
Lesley Jones wrote a story about two people – Liam and Sarah – that’s so incredibly honest and gripping. Where we’ve come from, what we’ve been through and how we measure the importance of people, wants and needs which all shape our actions and ultimately have consequences, be they good or bad. Actions speak louder than words and what’s important to one person may not be so for another. Human behaviour can be ugly in its beauty and beautiful in its ugliness. Life isn’t perfect, people aren’t perfect. Contradictions showed LIFE and we loved it!
“The moment I saw your face, I was yours. From that moment on, my heart only beat for you.”
Book One – 4 Stars
Book Two – 4.5 Stars
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November 16, 2016
All I can say is Lesley Jones ...... BRILLIANT!!!!
To quote Lesley Jones: "This book grew and evolved into something that not all of you are going to love, I'm pretty sure, in fact, that some of you are going to hate it, but, I stuck to the story that the characters wanted me to tell. I tried to change it, but it just didn't work. Sarah and Liam's story covers a lot of emotive subjects, but that's their story. I didn't change it, I didn't sugar coat it, I just told it the way they wanted me to. This is just a story about an everyday couple, doing everyday things. It's about life and how easy it is to take it, and those around you for granted.
I stand by this book and the words and characters contained in it. It was extremely hard to write and I probably could have done it differently, made you all happy and saved myself a shit ton of 1 star reviews... but, those that have read my previous words, know that I like to keep it real and that's what I've done with Fading. "
How true Lesley Jones was to those words. I loudly applaud her decision to write the book as it was told to her by her characters. This book was enthralling from beginning to end. It ripped apart my heart and made my tear up and cry on so many ocassions that I thought I was going to be a blubbering mess all the way through. I was so angry at times, that I wanted to put the book down and walk away, but couldn't, I simply wanted to continue reading this magnificent story.
Liam and Sarah won me over in their first book, Spiralling Skywards: Falling and they continued to do so all the way through this one. As with the original story, this one too was full of laughs, friendship, tears, passion and love - but Ms Jones through something else in there this time - she gave the reader, normality, honesty and typical day to day dilemmas. By this I mean nothing in life is a 'bed of roses' and that has been made by the trials and tribulations that this couple face durng this second book.
Sarah, who was never a person with a large amount of self-confidence, struggles even further in this area. Floundering under life's normal struggles, Sarah begins to question her value to her family, it is heartbreaking watching the turmoils that she endures. Even though she is still madly in love with Liam, she feels abandoned by him, due to his constant work committments. Liam is struggling to be the man he wants to be, he has to travel for the business that he and Luke are still trying to establish. He loves Sarah with all of his heart, but sometimes he just isn't able to show it as much as he wants to.
There is subject matter in Sarah and Liam's story that many people will relate to, but there will also be those who will not. There are triggers in their story, but the way in which Lesley deals with these triggers is beautiful, she makes them real and allows the reader to feel the emotion of the person experiencing the events involved.
Once again Ms Jones has taken me on an emotional journey that I will never forget. She has enabled to escape the realities of life and move into the realities of her character's lives. Once again she has not let me down. I do not hate this book, as she feared many would, in fact I am at the other end of the spectrum.....I LOVE THIS BOOK, but I must admit I was totally drained of all emotion once I had finished reading it. That is nothing unusual for a book by Lesley.
Absolutely FIVE STARS from this addicted fan.
To quote Lesley Jones: "This book grew and evolved into something that not all of you are going to love, I'm pretty sure, in fact, that some of you are going to hate it, but, I stuck to the story that the characters wanted me to tell. I tried to change it, but it just didn't work. Sarah and Liam's story covers a lot of emotive subjects, but that's their story. I didn't change it, I didn't sugar coat it, I just told it the way they wanted me to. This is just a story about an everyday couple, doing everyday things. It's about life and how easy it is to take it, and those around you for granted.
I stand by this book and the words and characters contained in it. It was extremely hard to write and I probably could have done it differently, made you all happy and saved myself a shit ton of 1 star reviews... but, those that have read my previous words, know that I like to keep it real and that's what I've done with Fading. "
How true Lesley Jones was to those words. I loudly applaud her decision to write the book as it was told to her by her characters. This book was enthralling from beginning to end. It ripped apart my heart and made my tear up and cry on so many ocassions that I thought I was going to be a blubbering mess all the way through. I was so angry at times, that I wanted to put the book down and walk away, but couldn't, I simply wanted to continue reading this magnificent story.
Liam and Sarah won me over in their first book, Spiralling Skywards: Falling and they continued to do so all the way through this one. As with the original story, this one too was full of laughs, friendship, tears, passion and love - but Ms Jones through something else in there this time - she gave the reader, normality, honesty and typical day to day dilemmas. By this I mean nothing in life is a 'bed of roses' and that has been made by the trials and tribulations that this couple face durng this second book.
Sarah, who was never a person with a large amount of self-confidence, struggles even further in this area. Floundering under life's normal struggles, Sarah begins to question her value to her family, it is heartbreaking watching the turmoils that she endures. Even though she is still madly in love with Liam, she feels abandoned by him, due to his constant work committments. Liam is struggling to be the man he wants to be, he has to travel for the business that he and Luke are still trying to establish. He loves Sarah with all of his heart, but sometimes he just isn't able to show it as much as he wants to.
There is subject matter in Sarah and Liam's story that many people will relate to, but there will also be those who will not. There are triggers in their story, but the way in which Lesley deals with these triggers is beautiful, she makes them real and allows the reader to feel the emotion of the person experiencing the events involved.
Once again Ms Jones has taken me on an emotional journey that I will never forget. She has enabled to escape the realities of life and move into the realities of her character's lives. Once again she has not let me down. I do not hate this book, as she feared many would, in fact I am at the other end of the spectrum.....I LOVE THIS BOOK, but I must admit I was totally drained of all emotion once I had finished reading it. That is nothing unusual for a book by Lesley.
Absolutely FIVE STARS from this addicted fan.
November 16, 2016
ARC Provided and Reviewed by We’ve Licked that book blog!
10 +++++++++ Stars
Oh, Wow Lesley you did it absolutely beyond brilliant.
The conclusion to Sarah and Liam story and what a story it is.
After the end of book 1 that epilogue had me thinking all sorts of things and I have been dying to jump into book 2 I never been more excited about a book in a long time. I started it last night and I couldn’t put it down till I finished the last word.
I am not going go into details for this book because you really have to read and feel it make sure you read book 1 first though. To fully understand the story.
The book follows Sarah and Liam’s story it isn’t just a story it’s so much more it heart-breaking honest, emotional it feels so real I mean the things this couple deal with it could happen to anyone of us, I have fallen in love with the story I feel like I know Liam and Sarah personally their story has touched my heart and to be honest these 2 will be forever in my heart.
It touches a few subjects that might make some people angry but just try and understand that real life isn’t hearts and flowers.
I really connect with Sarah, and could relate to how she was feeling at points in the book.
No couple are perfect and Sarah Liam’s married life wasn’t perfect with just being married and Liam working more and more being away more Sarah really struggles with it.
She goes through so much in this book do we have the right to Judge her? No, we don’t.! I understood why she did some of the stuff she did we are only human and some people can only take so much, my heart broke for her I wanted to climb into the book and just hold her.
This book covers some really hard Topics but to me it made it more real. Anyone could be Sarah it could be YOU or ME!! I have no place judging her and unless you are in that situation we don’t know how we would deal with it.
After this book, I didn’t think I could Love Liam any more than I already did but you can’t help it.
The Love he has for Sarah is so consuming.
Trying to write a review that is worthy of this book is hard and as i write it, I have tears coming down my face remembering it has touched my heart that much.
Spiralling Skywards Fading is such a Beautiful story. I really can’t wait for Sasha’s Book.
10 +++++++++ Stars
Oh, Wow Lesley you did it absolutely beyond brilliant.
The conclusion to Sarah and Liam story and what a story it is.
After the end of book 1 that epilogue had me thinking all sorts of things and I have been dying to jump into book 2 I never been more excited about a book in a long time. I started it last night and I couldn’t put it down till I finished the last word.
I am not going go into details for this book because you really have to read and feel it make sure you read book 1 first though. To fully understand the story.
The book follows Sarah and Liam’s story it isn’t just a story it’s so much more it heart-breaking honest, emotional it feels so real I mean the things this couple deal with it could happen to anyone of us, I have fallen in love with the story I feel like I know Liam and Sarah personally their story has touched my heart and to be honest these 2 will be forever in my heart.
It touches a few subjects that might make some people angry but just try and understand that real life isn’t hearts and flowers.
I really connect with Sarah, and could relate to how she was feeling at points in the book.
No couple are perfect and Sarah Liam’s married life wasn’t perfect with just being married and Liam working more and more being away more Sarah really struggles with it.
She goes through so much in this book do we have the right to Judge her? No, we don’t.! I understood why she did some of the stuff she did we are only human and some people can only take so much, my heart broke for her I wanted to climb into the book and just hold her.
This book covers some really hard Topics but to me it made it more real. Anyone could be Sarah it could be YOU or ME!! I have no place judging her and unless you are in that situation we don’t know how we would deal with it.
After this book, I didn’t think I could Love Liam any more than I already did but you can’t help it.
The Love he has for Sarah is so consuming.
Trying to write a review that is worthy of this book is hard and as i write it, I have tears coming down my face remembering it has touched my heart that much.
Spiralling Skywards Fading is such a Beautiful story. I really can’t wait for Sasha’s Book.
November 17, 2016
It's just gone midnight here but this book was not going down until it was finished.
Lesley Jones is a captivating author, one not afraid to touch on subjects that are sure to test your emotional strength to push through.
Spiralling Skywards: Fading is the second part to Sarah and Liam story.
After reading the first part there was no doubt we were going to be in for one hell of a ride.
As a newly married couple life isn't all wedded bliss and will tests the Strength of there love to make it through with so many obstacles along the way.
The emotions that Sarah brought out in me was overwhelming, her will to push through at the tough times and the times it all became to much was sure to get the tears flowing.
Liam is a dream, his the aussie hunk that swept her off her feet, but when shit gets bad he follows in his father's footsteps.
The relationship of these two was not an easy one and no doubt will not make everyone happy, but I can personally day I loved the way that Lesley captures the story and though went in a direction that was hard to read, I honestly believe it was spot on.
November 23, 2016
I am still trying to collect my thoughts after a few days and trying find the right words for this review! So I'll start by say that this story is intensely raw, loving and completely cathartic! I loved every minute of it.
This is the continuation to book 1 of Liam and Sarah story. I was completely overwhelmed with the love these two have for each other. Marriage and Relationship are not always sunshine and roses as we see with Liam and Sarah! The everyday struggles of being a wife and mom can sometimes be overwhelming as it was with Sarah. However it's how she overcame them that defines this story!
Another amazing story of love, life, and finding yourself! Lesley just has a way with words that can just touch you to the core.
Reviewed by Tracey
This is the continuation to book 1 of Liam and Sarah story. I was completely overwhelmed with the love these two have for each other. Marriage and Relationship are not always sunshine and roses as we see with Liam and Sarah! The everyday struggles of being a wife and mom can sometimes be overwhelming as it was with Sarah. However it's how she overcame them that defines this story!
Another amazing story of love, life, and finding yourself! Lesley just has a way with words that can just touch you to the core.
Reviewed by Tracey
December 18, 2021
Phenomenal conclusion to Sara and Liam's story!
Heart wrenching! Raw, gritty and deeply moving!!!
I devoured this read in one sitting!!!
Emotional roller coaster doesn't begin to describe this read!!!
I cried, I laughed and I wanted to beat the daylights out of certain characters!
Lesley outdid herself with this series!!
Liam and Sara prove that love is not pretty. Their love story was messy and taught us, you can't take anything for granted.
The passion in their love story comes from the journey they took us on.
"For anyone that’s ever said “I’m Fine,” when the furthest thing you are, is fine!"
You don't want to miss this read❣
Heart wrenching! Raw, gritty and deeply moving!!!
I devoured this read in one sitting!!!
Emotional roller coaster doesn't begin to describe this read!!!
I cried, I laughed and I wanted to beat the daylights out of certain characters!
Lesley outdid herself with this series!!
Liam and Sara prove that love is not pretty. Their love story was messy and taught us, you can't take anything for granted.
The passion in their love story comes from the journey they took us on.
"For anyone that’s ever said “I’m Fine,” when the furthest thing you are, is fine!"
You don't want to miss this read❣
November 18, 2016
OMG this whole series is amazing. We have Spiraling Skywards Fading bk 2. We get to Liam and Sarah take the marriage and family steps but we also get to see the struggles of a new business, career, being first time parents, depression, just life but when you have a love as strong as Liam and Sarah you can make through anything right? All ropes can become tethered you just have to find the right way to strengthen it. This story touch me, I could relate on so many levels. Definitely a must read.
April 30, 2017
I Loved this continuation of Sarah and Liam's heartfelt journey. Very emotional as they deal with real life's up's and down's. I Love these characters and their undying love for each other right from the very beginning was never questioned with me. This is a True Love story. Can't wait to get more.
February 7, 2018
So, I needed something serious and depressing and this absolutely fit the bill. Sorry, I am not selling it very well. I really liked it! This is part two of Sarah and Liam's story. The first book in this duet guides the couple through their ups and downs and does end on a happy, non cliffy note. If you don't want to read about a difficult decade in their marriage, just read the first book and call it a day.
They do ride off into the sunset of happily married, but Sarah is a petulant little brat because she is alone while her husband works late hours building his new business WHICH HE MOVED FROM AUSTRALIA TO THE U.K. SO SHE WOULD BE HAPPY!
I admit at this point in book 2 I am feeling a little eyerolly and trying to decide how fast I can skim this when
I mean I cried when she decided to surprise Liam at work and I don't even have children. Sarah just spirals with the weight of having so much responsibility and no one to talk to and when the continuous "I'm Fines" convincing to the person who is supposed to know you best, well it can not end well and it doesn't.
If you need a tear jerker, I highly recommend this duet. If not, read the first book and end it at that.
There is no cheating but some serious postpartum depression
They do ride off into the sunset of happily married, but Sarah is a petulant little brat because she is alone while her husband works late hours building his new business WHICH HE MOVED FROM AUSTRALIA TO THE U.K. SO SHE WOULD BE HAPPY!
I admit at this point in book 2 I am feeling a little eyerolly and trying to decide how fast I can skim this when
I mean I cried when she decided to surprise Liam at work and I don't even have children. Sarah just spirals with the weight of having so much responsibility and no one to talk to and when the continuous "I'm Fines" convincing to the person who is supposed to know you best, well it can not end well and it doesn't.
If you need a tear jerker, I highly recommend this duet. If not, read the first book and end it at that.
There is no cheating but some serious postpartum depression
November 29, 2016
This series has been an amazing series!
I never expected this book to go where it went, but I definitely loved it, the emotions, the sadness the heartache all together was just so heartbreaking.
Sarah and Liam were definitely a match made in heaven. They had it all. They had a beautiful wedding but it didn't start off all that great for Sarah because Liam had to leave right after their wedding to Australia for business and that was the start of Sarah's beautiful life starting off bad.
When Sarah goes to Australia to be with her husband, they start off consummating their marriage. But their troubles begin because all Liam does is work and travel and leaves Sarah at home at all times. The struggles that Sarah goes through are hard and she doesn't have anyone to talk to. She now has a big family but Liam is never there to help her. She starts feeling depressed and she feels like she's going to explode because she doesn't have anyone to talk to and just has all this building up in her. She feels like Liam is not there for her to talk to and she feels like he won't listen to her.
Sarah feels trapped and unwanted. She starts having thoughts of her husband having an affair because he's never home. But that's far from the truth because Sarah is Liam's world and she knows it, but with them hardly having any downtime for each other, she starts thinking things that aren't.
This story was very heartbreaking, all the emotions and struggles that this woman went through were just too much. She may have all the luxuries but she didn't have her husband at her side when she needed him.
They definitely went through some ups and downs in their marriage, but they were able to overcome all these hurdles. After a fatal incident, they both went to counseling together and separate and that seemed to help. They made a life changing decision that benefited them both and that's what helped their situation.
This was one driven book that had me an emotional mess. I was all over the place!
This book definitely deserves 6 superb stars
**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
I never expected this book to go where it went, but I definitely loved it, the emotions, the sadness the heartache all together was just so heartbreaking.
Sarah and Liam were definitely a match made in heaven. They had it all. They had a beautiful wedding but it didn't start off all that great for Sarah because Liam had to leave right after their wedding to Australia for business and that was the start of Sarah's beautiful life starting off bad.
When Sarah goes to Australia to be with her husband, they start off consummating their marriage. But their troubles begin because all Liam does is work and travel and leaves Sarah at home at all times. The struggles that Sarah goes through are hard and she doesn't have anyone to talk to. She now has a big family but Liam is never there to help her. She starts feeling depressed and she feels like she's going to explode because she doesn't have anyone to talk to and just has all this building up in her. She feels like Liam is not there for her to talk to and she feels like he won't listen to her.
Sarah feels trapped and unwanted. She starts having thoughts of her husband having an affair because he's never home. But that's far from the truth because Sarah is Liam's world and she knows it, but with them hardly having any downtime for each other, she starts thinking things that aren't.
This story was very heartbreaking, all the emotions and struggles that this woman went through were just too much. She may have all the luxuries but she didn't have her husband at her side when she needed him.
They definitely went through some ups and downs in their marriage, but they were able to overcome all these hurdles. After a fatal incident, they both went to counseling together and separate and that seemed to help. They made a life changing decision that benefited them both and that's what helped their situation.
This was one driven book that had me an emotional mess. I was all over the place!
This book definitely deserves 6 superb stars
**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
November 21, 2016
Blown away!! Seriously stunned speechless by this book. I was hooked from the very first word to the very last!
This story had me an emotional basket case. Oh it hit on some very tough topics and it was rough to read at times. BUT it was real life and sometimes life just SUCKS! People aren't always happy, life isn't always easy street, nope sometimes we have bad days, sometimes we make life altering decisions right or wrong they happen and sometimes we hurt the people we love the most.
This book makes you think, this book makes you feel and I know for me it made me take a step back and look at life from a different angle.
I was so happy there will be another book because there is another story to be told and I cannot freakin' wait!!!
This story had me an emotional basket case. Oh it hit on some very tough topics and it was rough to read at times. BUT it was real life and sometimes life just SUCKS! People aren't always happy, life isn't always easy street, nope sometimes we have bad days, sometimes we make life altering decisions right or wrong they happen and sometimes we hurt the people we love the most.
This book makes you think, this book makes you feel and I know for me it made me take a step back and look at life from a different angle.
I was so happy there will be another book because there is another story to be told and I cannot freakin' wait!!!
November 17, 2016
Spiraling Skywards #2 Fading is Perfection!!
5 STARS in not enough.
This story is full of life, despair, heart, trust, truth, anger, hurt, betrayal, heartbreak and love. A true cocktail of emotions.
I read this book in one setting and let me tell you the colossal of emotions I went through was almost unbearable, but I was unable to put this book down. Lesley Jones has one again outdone herself. Have tissues ready is my warning to you and prepare yourself for one of the most heartbreakingly beautiful stories of the year.
I cannot wait for Sasha's story.
Arc provided in exchange for my honest review.
5 STARS in not enough.
This story is full of life, despair, heart, trust, truth, anger, hurt, betrayal, heartbreak and love. A true cocktail of emotions.
I read this book in one setting and let me tell you the colossal of emotions I went through was almost unbearable, but I was unable to put this book down. Lesley Jones has one again outdone herself. Have tissues ready is my warning to you and prepare yourself for one of the most heartbreakingly beautiful stories of the year.
I cannot wait for Sasha's story.
Arc provided in exchange for my honest review.
November 21, 2016
What can I possibly say about this story that will do it justice? Lesley Jones writes with great feeling and understanding of her characters, real life dramas. You know this is real, not fantasy life, but real, hard hitting life…the type we all live, every day.
I loved book one, Spiralling Skywards: Falling, so was really looking forward to continuing my read with book two, and boy I wasn’t disappointed. It continues from where book one left off, following Liam and Sarah’s lives, it is hard hitting in places and leaves nothing out, but it reads so well, with so much passion.
Liam and Sarah met at her brother’s party and the attraction was immediate. In book two the story continues with their wedding and their growing family. Liam is getting the business off the ground, he should be doing this from Australia, but because he met and fell in love with Sarah, he is doing it from the UK. This means long days and lots of travel, leaving Sarah to cope with their home and family. Wires get crossed, and they lose sight of themselves and each other’s needs. Emotions rise and fall and come to a head…
As usual Lesley Jones writes a cracking story, with brilliant characters, I loved Nan; they are real, honest people like you would meet every day, none of your rock stars or billionaires in this story. They could be your next door neighbours. This is a fantastic end to Liam and Sarah’s story and a definite must read in my opinion.
I loved book one, Spiralling Skywards: Falling, so was really looking forward to continuing my read with book two, and boy I wasn’t disappointed. It continues from where book one left off, following Liam and Sarah’s lives, it is hard hitting in places and leaves nothing out, but it reads so well, with so much passion.
Liam and Sarah met at her brother’s party and the attraction was immediate. In book two the story continues with their wedding and their growing family. Liam is getting the business off the ground, he should be doing this from Australia, but because he met and fell in love with Sarah, he is doing it from the UK. This means long days and lots of travel, leaving Sarah to cope with their home and family. Wires get crossed, and they lose sight of themselves and each other’s needs. Emotions rise and fall and come to a head…
As usual Lesley Jones writes a cracking story, with brilliant characters, I loved Nan; they are real, honest people like you would meet every day, none of your rock stars or billionaires in this story. They could be your next door neighbours. This is a fantastic end to Liam and Sarah’s story and a definite must read in my opinion.
January 31, 2021
Wow this dealt with some really deep issues and was hard hitting in some parts but brilliantly and sympathetically done. Liam and Sarah are so far apart and Sarah cannot find herself in the depths of being mum and wife. How many mums must have found themselves where she was, hating themselves the moment that they lash out in temper. This story had me absolutely hooked, I wanted to find Sarah lacking and selfish in some parts, what Liam was trying to do for them, but I also wanted to slap some sense into him for deserting her when she needed him. But throughout I hoped they could find their way through their darkest hours and back to each other.
November 19, 2016
DNF at 56% which I never ever had done before in my entire life.
I read some reviews and catched some words like 'realistic', 'real emotions', 'beautifully written'.
I don't share these opinions. I found it lacked of emotions. It was really unrealistic and not well written.
I love Lesley Jones, don't get me wrong because I really do. But this one just got the last place of all books I've read so far.
Let me sum it up for you. Sarah is still a whiny little girl whose opinion and feelings are above all others. Luke said something just right, stop act like a little brat and grow the fu*k up. Yeah your husband had to leave you on your wedding day early because of a really tragic accident. But it was his wedding day too.
So basically it was her bickering because of his traveling for work all the time. Even after her second pregnancy this particular but essential important thing was the only thing both of them had on their minds.
And why did she has the need to cry all the time? I read the sentence 'tears start welling in my eyes' literally for a 100 times. I get that she has a low self esteem but really? Sarah even suspected Liam in cheating in her because he didn't pick up his phone for 24 hours.
As I already mentioned, I love Lesley Jones but I hated this book.
Sorry for the mistakes, english is not my native language.
Edit: I was bored at work and started reading again. I hate it even more like wtf girl? You tried to kill yourself because you thought you were not enough? Because you thought your husband wouldn't see you? Because you felt worthless and without purpose? Because you didn't get enough attention? Sorry people but I know what it means to lose a family member through suicide. There are many reason behind this decision. But never have I read about such an idiotic apology of a so called decision to end your life. Because your husband, the perfect man who tells you almost everyday how beautiful you are and how much he loves you, didn't give you much attention. I know it's an issue because Liam works all the time but he's doing it for the family.
It's such a selfish decision to end your life fully knowing you gonna leave a whole family broken hearted behind always questioning why you did it. Because that's what left behind, for the living always wondering why we weren't enough.
I read some reviews and catched some words like 'realistic', 'real emotions', 'beautifully written'.
I don't share these opinions. I found it lacked of emotions. It was really unrealistic and not well written.
I love Lesley Jones, don't get me wrong because I really do. But this one just got the last place of all books I've read so far.
Let me sum it up for you. Sarah is still a whiny little girl whose opinion and feelings are above all others. Luke said something just right, stop act like a little brat and grow the fu*k up. Yeah your husband had to leave you on your wedding day early because of a really tragic accident. But it was his wedding day too.
So basically it was her bickering because of his traveling for work all the time. Even after her second pregnancy this particular but essential important thing was the only thing both of them had on their minds.
And why did she has the need to cry all the time? I read the sentence 'tears start welling in my eyes' literally for a 100 times. I get that she has a low self esteem but really? Sarah even suspected Liam in cheating in her because he didn't pick up his phone for 24 hours.
As I already mentioned, I love Lesley Jones but I hated this book.
Sorry for the mistakes, english is not my native language.
Edit: I was bored at work and started reading again. I hate it even more like wtf girl? You tried to kill yourself because you thought you were not enough? Because you thought your husband wouldn't see you? Because you felt worthless and without purpose? Because you didn't get enough attention? Sorry people but I know what it means to lose a family member through suicide. There are many reason behind this decision. But never have I read about such an idiotic apology of a so called decision to end your life. Because your husband, the perfect man who tells you almost everyday how beautiful you are and how much he loves you, didn't give you much attention. I know it's an issue because Liam works all the time but he's doing it for the family.
It's such a selfish decision to end your life fully knowing you gonna leave a whole family broken hearted behind always questioning why you did it. Because that's what left behind, for the living always wondering why we weren't enough.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 21, 2016
Once again Lesley has taken me into a story that at times made me sad but the next had me smiling, she has that ability to make her stories so realistic and the characters feel so real that you invest your whole being into the book until it devours you whole.
This book tells of the start of married life for Liam And Sarah, at first everything is rosy just like all newlyweds but gradually with Liam working really long hours and travelling abroad Sarah is left on her own a lot, and when the children start arriving she experiences what many of us do as Mums and wife's - we loose our identity, we forget who we used to be. Heartrending to read, she makes some poor decisions in her life, she is sinking and cannot crawl out of the dense fog she finds herself in, I so felt for her.
I really enjoyed Sarah in this book so much more than the first one. The emotions and struggles that poor girl was going through literally broke my heart and yet I admired her so much. I loved her, I wanted to step into the pages and hold her, offer her some help.
Liam - well as much as I loved him in the first book, there were times I could have literally smacked his head off a concrete wall, he would redeem himself and then he would go and f*** it all up all over again !!! God he was so frustrating.
But in saying all this, isn't this what Lesley Jones does best ? Yep - she puts her hand into your chest - grabs your heart and slowly twists it around until you can't breathe, until you can't focus until all reason flies out of the window. The ending - OMG - that's all I'm saying.
I love this author's work so much, her writing is beautiful, her sense of humour is spectacular and is so Lesley Jones, and anyone who has experienced her other books will know exactly what I mean .
This book is realistic, full of angst, deals with subjects that could effect us all some day, thousands of people are suffering as I write this but Lesley bought it to the forefront in this wonderful story that must be read and experienced !!!
An absolute joy to read !!!
This book tells of the start of married life for Liam And Sarah, at first everything is rosy just like all newlyweds but gradually with Liam working really long hours and travelling abroad Sarah is left on her own a lot, and when the children start arriving she experiences what many of us do as Mums and wife's - we loose our identity, we forget who we used to be. Heartrending to read, she makes some poor decisions in her life, she is sinking and cannot crawl out of the dense fog she finds herself in, I so felt for her.
I really enjoyed Sarah in this book so much more than the first one. The emotions and struggles that poor girl was going through literally broke my heart and yet I admired her so much. I loved her, I wanted to step into the pages and hold her, offer her some help.
Liam - well as much as I loved him in the first book, there were times I could have literally smacked his head off a concrete wall, he would redeem himself and then he would go and f*** it all up all over again !!! God he was so frustrating.
But in saying all this, isn't this what Lesley Jones does best ? Yep - she puts her hand into your chest - grabs your heart and slowly twists it around until you can't breathe, until you can't focus until all reason flies out of the window. The ending - OMG - that's all I'm saying.
I love this author's work so much, her writing is beautiful, her sense of humour is spectacular and is so Lesley Jones, and anyone who has experienced her other books will know exactly what I mean .
This book is realistic, full of angst, deals with subjects that could effect us all some day, thousands of people are suffering as I write this but Lesley bought it to the forefront in this wonderful story that must be read and experienced !!!
An absolute joy to read !!!
November 22, 2016
This may be a work of fiction but Sarah could be any of us.
This line can be found in the acknowledgements, by the time I came across it my heart had finally stopped its erratic beating and my emotions had somewhat settled. I realised that in just one sentence, Lesley Jones powerfully captures the very essence of Sarah and Liam’s story.
Ending in a state of confusion Spiralling Skywards: Falling, leaves readers desperate for more from Liam and Sarah. The possibilities of their future are endless. Then book two comes along, and Spiralling Skywards: Fading, pulls you in and stirs a level of empathy so deep and so powerful, it ruins you in the best possible way. For Liam and Sarah every hurdle is harder to pass than the one before. Lesley Jones’ writing flawlessly showcases the truths, fears and heartaches of her perfectly imperfect characters.
Liam and Sarah are the perfect example of a married couple. For me their trials and tribulations are real. What they endured was painful, exhausting and overwhelmingly powerful. The choice by Jones to showcase the story in predominantly Sarah’s point of view enhances the hurt, the brutality and the reality of many issues woman as mothers and wives face everyday.
Spiralling Skywards: Fading, is another Lesley Jones novel that needs to be felt to be understood. Once again using her secondary characters to enhance emotion, Lesley skillfully segues into the possibility of more books in this series.
A testament to Jones’ ability to engage readers with her complex characters, the honesty and resilience of Sarah and Liam, is what makes this series and storyline last beyond the pages.
This line can be found in the acknowledgements, by the time I came across it my heart had finally stopped its erratic beating and my emotions had somewhat settled. I realised that in just one sentence, Lesley Jones powerfully captures the very essence of Sarah and Liam’s story.
Ending in a state of confusion Spiralling Skywards: Falling, leaves readers desperate for more from Liam and Sarah. The possibilities of their future are endless. Then book two comes along, and Spiralling Skywards: Fading, pulls you in and stirs a level of empathy so deep and so powerful, it ruins you in the best possible way. For Liam and Sarah every hurdle is harder to pass than the one before. Lesley Jones’ writing flawlessly showcases the truths, fears and heartaches of her perfectly imperfect characters.
Liam and Sarah are the perfect example of a married couple. For me their trials and tribulations are real. What they endured was painful, exhausting and overwhelmingly powerful. The choice by Jones to showcase the story in predominantly Sarah’s point of view enhances the hurt, the brutality and the reality of many issues woman as mothers and wives face everyday.
Spiralling Skywards: Fading, is another Lesley Jones novel that needs to be felt to be understood. Once again using her secondary characters to enhance emotion, Lesley skillfully segues into the possibility of more books in this series.
A testament to Jones’ ability to engage readers with her complex characters, the honesty and resilience of Sarah and Liam, is what makes this series and storyline last beyond the pages.
February 28, 2017
The first book left me a little deflated insofar as I didn't feel connected to the characters or the characters attraction to each other. It all seemed a little lacklustre and repetitive. So I was concerned that this book was going to continue on that path!
Oh how wrong I was! This is the type of book I have come to expect from Lesley Jones. The one that pulls at your heart strings, makes you laugh one page and makes you cry the next. I can actually say this book had me reaching for the tissues yet again. Once again Ms Jones tackles emotive subjects which are an ordinary day occurrence for some. I love the realistic setting, the guy working hard, the women staying home to look after the children. It's something we can all relate too and become invested in because that could easily be one of us. I was hoping for a little more intervention from Will, just to keep Liam on his toes! I also love how Sarah's character developed through this book; I'm used to strong sassy female MCs in LJ's books and in book one I thought she was weak, spineless. I was totally made up that she turned into a potty mouth by the end, typical LJ style.
I actually devoured this book in a day without even realising I was ploughing my way through it at an alarming speed. I actually want to start a re-read right now! And that seldom happens. I have plenty of 5* reads that I have put aside to re-read in the future but there aren't many I can actually say I want to re-read as soon as I have finished.
Bravo LJ you didn't let me down!
Oh how wrong I was! This is the type of book I have come to expect from Lesley Jones. The one that pulls at your heart strings, makes you laugh one page and makes you cry the next. I can actually say this book had me reaching for the tissues yet again. Once again Ms Jones tackles emotive subjects which are an ordinary day occurrence for some. I love the realistic setting, the guy working hard, the women staying home to look after the children. It's something we can all relate too and become invested in because that could easily be one of us. I was hoping for a little more intervention from Will, just to keep Liam on his toes! I also love how Sarah's character developed through this book; I'm used to strong sassy female MCs in LJ's books and in book one I thought she was weak, spineless. I was totally made up that she turned into a potty mouth by the end, typical LJ style.
I actually devoured this book in a day without even realising I was ploughing my way through it at an alarming speed. I actually want to start a re-read right now! And that seldom happens. I have plenty of 5* reads that I have put aside to re-read in the future but there aren't many I can actually say I want to re-read as soon as I have finished.
Bravo LJ you didn't let me down!
December 22, 2016
Lesley Jones never fails to deliver an emotional and heart wrenching story.
Mrs. Jones doesn't write LOVE stories. She writes LIFE stories. And just like real life, Mrs. Jones' stories are filled with both happy and sad times.
I have no doubt that most women will be able to relate to Sarah's story. I know as a "fading" survivor, Sarah's story made me relive some of my most lightest and darkest times in my life. Although I did not agree with some of her decisions and actions, I did relate to her on a personal level.
I found myself sympathizing with Sarah and then getting frustrated with her. I wanted to blame her for not voicing louder what she was going through so that Liam would understand that she needed him, needed help. Liam heard her but he wasn't listening close enough to understand what she was trying to tell him.
As for Liam, he had the stress of providing for his growing family. He thought Sarah knew how much he loved her, and he DID love her very much, but long hours at work and traveling took Liam away from Sarah and their kids.
I know my review will not do this book justice. It's such a remarkable story and Liam and Sarah will stay with me for a long time. This is definitely a MUST READ book and I think should be made into a movie.
Mrs. Jones doesn't write LOVE stories. She writes LIFE stories. And just like real life, Mrs. Jones' stories are filled with both happy and sad times.
I have no doubt that most women will be able to relate to Sarah's story. I know as a "fading" survivor, Sarah's story made me relive some of my most lightest and darkest times in my life. Although I did not agree with some of her decisions and actions, I did relate to her on a personal level.
I found myself sympathizing with Sarah and then getting frustrated with her. I wanted to blame her for not voicing louder what she was going through so that Liam would understand that she needed him, needed help. Liam heard her but he wasn't listening close enough to understand what she was trying to tell him.
As for Liam, he had the stress of providing for his growing family. He thought Sarah knew how much he loved her, and he DID love her very much, but long hours at work and traveling took Liam away from Sarah and their kids.
I know my review will not do this book justice. It's such a remarkable story and Liam and Sarah will stay with me for a long time. This is definitely a MUST READ book and I think should be made into a movie.
November 24, 2016
Review to follow!! I am blown away by this book!
Lesley Jones is an author who I will drop everything for, her words have the ability to pull at you heartstrings and evoke every feeling and emotion, she has broken me on more than one occasion.
Sarah and Liam's story is no exception to this, the emotion that came from this book is indescribable and I couldn't put it down, it was Raw, and real and absolutely heartbreaking In places. I felt every feeling Sarah was feeling because Lesley has that ability when she writes because she makes you feel invested in the characters. Lesley touched on some very sensitive subject matter but executed it perfectly, I wanted to throw my arms around Sarah and tell her it would all be ok, I wanted to slap Liam at times and make him see what was right in front of him.
This book isn't all heavy though there is Lesley's trademark humour too and you want more for the side characters also ( I can't wait for Sadies book).
This book is worth a million stars and left Scars on my heart as only the queen of Angst can!!!!
Lesley Jones is an author who I will drop everything for, her words have the ability to pull at you heartstrings and evoke every feeling and emotion, she has broken me on more than one occasion.
Sarah and Liam's story is no exception to this, the emotion that came from this book is indescribable and I couldn't put it down, it was Raw, and real and absolutely heartbreaking In places. I felt every feeling Sarah was feeling because Lesley has that ability when she writes because she makes you feel invested in the characters. Lesley touched on some very sensitive subject matter but executed it perfectly, I wanted to throw my arms around Sarah and tell her it would all be ok, I wanted to slap Liam at times and make him see what was right in front of him.
This book isn't all heavy though there is Lesley's trademark humour too and you want more for the side characters also ( I can't wait for Sadies book).
This book is worth a million stars and left Scars on my heart as only the queen of Angst can!!!!
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