Freefall

International Love #1

by Cassidy London

A huge monster of a man, a green eyed bearded giant. An alpha amongst men. Ex-military Irish paratrooper Conor Murphy, is the kind of man to stay away from. A hardened, rugged exterior hides demons that are too big to tame. Demons that can only be kept at bay by the adrenaline rush of the free fall.

When he finds himself having to jump tandem with a tantalizing little spitfire, staying professional all of a sudden becomes the one reserve he didn’t pack.

A post-grad summer of European fun, is what free spirited Ava Jackson is hoping will make her forget. Forget the pain of loss and betrayal that have followed her all her life. Seeing the sights and partying with her girlfriends are the only things this fiery redhead has in mind. That is, until she’s tied to the lap of a very imposing and insanely attractive instructor at 14,ooo feet in the air.

Arrogant and controlling meets fierce and scattered.

Skydiving was supposed to be a fun excursion. A bucket list check off. Until it became personal.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, M F Romance

266 pages, Paperback

First published March 30, 2019

About the author

Cassidy London has been in love with scandalous steamy romances, ever since she can remember. When she’s not writing or reading dirty books, Cassidy can also be found masquerading as a wine drinking, suburban mom in Montreal, Canada.

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Reviews

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[Jenni Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what to say about this steamy story? Well, Connor is an alph ex-military bad-ass kinda guy. Ava is a fun-loving, but careful college grad. Fate pulls them together and the heat keeps them coming back for more. There's a few twists and a lot of feeling. Great story! Bravo Ms. London.

[Sarah DeLong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first read by this author. Both Ava and Conor have experienced losses and unfortunate events in their lives. They're both struggling to push forward and conquer their fears. A chance meeting between them has sparks flying and they're swept away by each other. Their unbridled passion and lust for each other is so hot! There are unexpected twists that made the book more interesting.

[Joy Westerfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first read by this author, and I truly enjoyed this story. When Ava and her friends decide to take a summer vacation touring Europe, never did she anticipate meeting Conor! She met him briefly at the airport and was instantly smitten, but never thought she would see him again. Then one day, during an excursion with the tour, there he was! And the chemistry between them is chart topping! When something happens to Ava, and Conor helps her, they embark on a very steamy relationship! But with something lurking in Conor's past, can they be together? This story was very well written and I truly loved these characters. I mean, how can you not like a hot Irishman! I highly recommend this story of lust and love!

[Alix · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite yet of Cassidy London’s - she sure knows how to write a page turner! A gorgeous young American girl on a European vacation with her girlfriends meets a 6’2”, green-eyed, tattooed, ex-military Irish paratrooper who’s instantly head over heels for her. They jump out of a plane together at 14,000 feet and THEN... well, I won’t give away the ending, but trust me it’s worth it! What are you waiting for?!

[Upl8reading · Rating 5 out of 5]

So so hot! Love the May_December romance, super hot sex and love love LOVE Conner!

Pros: great story, well written, great characters
Cons: there were some major character back story points that were barely touched on. I wish more time was spent fleshing those out. Saying that it doesn’t take away from the story but it could have added to it!

[poppy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another super read from Cassidy and might just be my favorite from her. I like a good older man/younger woman romance and this was a good steamy read. Conor and Ava were great together and had so much chemistry but both of them come with their own baggage. This was a super book and I really enjoyed it

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a good romance read. The story has a good story line, and the story is a well written. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Gina Burkart · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a amazing read that will take you on a twisted read of being on the edge of your seat. this is a first for me for this author and i fell in love with the first chapter. this book is a great romatic read that will have you falling in love with this story. this is a great building story that will have you wanting more from this book.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! Ava and her bff's have been waiting for this moment seems like forever. College is done and now time to celebrate with a European trip. Conor was as bad as they came, until he finally had someone to kick his butt straight, now owning his own business out if the army, he is as focused as they come. Seems fate has intervened between Conor and Ava, they keep ending up at the same place. Loved the connection these two had right from the beginning, the trust she puts into him and the seriously hot times they had together.

[Jessica Martell · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Star Rating!
I really liked this one. This one being the second book of Cassidy's that I've read.
Conor is dark and mysterious, the story will be captivating, you'll be wanting to know all of his little secrets.
Ava so young and trusting, things might end up taking a turn for the worst but you never know. When there's a huge Irish man, wanting nothing more than a fling for a night... you throw caution to the wind.
Conor and Ava are an amazing set of characters.
I hope you give Conor and Ava a chance, and grab this once it's out.

[C. Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

When it’s right, it’s just right.

Ava and her two best friends are done with college and about to take a European vacation. While running through the airport so they don’t miss there flight her two friends slam into a human wall. When Ava locks eyes with this mystery man she is mesmerized by the man standing before her.

Conor lived most of life in and out of foster homes, doing drugs. When a friend introduces him to skydiving he cleans himself up and enlisted in the Army. Now he is the owner of Fly the Irish Skies and when a large tour group shows up he has to help the other instructors since they are now a man down. But when fate steps in and he sees the same beautiful girl from the airport he knows it’s not just a coincidence.

This is a great, fast love story of two people with dark pasts that meet by chance for the first time in NYC. Neither had ever expected to see each other again but when fate steps in a few times these two can’t deny what they are feeling. 🖤🖤

[Seema Rao · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an enjoyable fast read with great sex scenes. The guy was pretty hot, and the main character was worth following. There is a great deal of exciting and surprising sex in this one, and it's good. Totally an enjoyable read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jaime Reynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my first stories by this author and it definitely will not be my last. It was hot and steamy and the story was not too bad either. It was also a quick read that I really enjoyed. Connor is one sexy man who I immediately fell in love with and rooted for. Looking forward to my next read because she is going to be one of my binge worthy authors.

[Darla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot! Sexy Irishman! Older guy, younger gal meet while she’s vacationing in Ireland and it’s instant attraction. He tries to hold off his interest for several reasons but thankfully he doesn’t in the end. HEA

[Char Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ava and her two best friends from college are going on a European tour to celebrate their college graduation.As they joke about finding men abroad to have a fling with.After loading up on magazines books,etc their flight is announced they take off running but Ava is behind since she is loaded down with her carry on and stuff when she tells to try an warm her friends to look out they run right into what feels like a wall an their stuff fits our of their arms.The man is big full of muscles and his eyes are so green she can't believe how handsome he is as her friend giggle an start picking up their stuff Ava is frozen in place their eyes are locked this gorgeous man.When he asks if their are ok not taking his eyes off Ava finally he turns an goes to the door leading to the flight to Ireland her friends call her twice before she coverAge thinks if she has to sit next to him on the plane she won't be able to control herself.Connor was lost the moment his eyes met the beautiful woman with the red hair.She was the most beautiful thing he's ever seen but she was too young and innocent for the likes of a damaged man like him.He dreamt of her but he would probably never see her again.She was in vacation with her friends.The next morning he was checking everything before the team came in they had a lot of tourists coming to jump from a plane part of their bucket list.So as he's in the office he hears the team joking an carrying on finally he goes out an tells them they are booked solid for the day that they need to get busy.As he's doing paperwork one of his team knocks on the door an says can I speak to you.He tells him that one of the team is drunk or high or maybe hung over but he's worried.Connor gets up goes out to check for himself everyone is shuffling their feet looking down they were uncomfortable he called to the guy who kept getting louder an louder.He went up to him the guy was swaying an stumbling.He told him I warned you.I just had a fine time last night in fine a little of the hair of the dog?,Right guys,no one answered..Connor told him to get his stuff he was done.He got angry but Conor said that he was through. Then when he went to the office one of his men told him that they were short one man Conor said I will take his place.When the bus carrying the group they where made sit down watch a short film the the guy said you will be led in the instructions by the owner and military hero Conor.When Conor went up front as he looked at everyone his eyes were drawn to her she was here.She was looking at him too.Her friends said wow it's him isn't it.Then one of the tourist that was on the bus walked over to Ava putting his arm around her pulling her close.She stepped a way he pulled her back an was trying to talk while Donor was talking she said our lives depend on this be quite.He wrapped his arm around her waist with his hand on her hip.She tried to pull a way but he kept pulling her close.She looked at Conor he looked mad.He walked up to the guy an said if you are too arrogant to listen you can find another jump place to go.He finally walked back to the front.After he said everyone has to get weighed in.The twists an turns to this story will keep you riveted until the very last page.I love the way this amazing author brings the characters to life before your eyes and makes you feel their emotions and their pain.Watch as this damaged older man fights the attraction to the beautiful younger woman .Will he ever see her again after the jump.This beauty has captured him in a way no woman ever has.But he knows that their is no way to stop his feelings.When she is ready to not jump he tells his guys that they will go up just the two of them after everyone else.When his guy starts to say something he just turns an goes to his office.Ava is getting her harness out on Conor tells her it's gonna be right as he pulls the straps right around her thighs he imagines her tied to his bed as he pleasures her all night long.What will Ava do?Will Conor get her to jump?After they jump he feels that he will never see her again even though he knows it's for the best it doesn't make it hurt less.Lucky they are busy the rest of the day.After a shower he goes to the pub.He looks around thinking maybe he will pick up someone but he just keep he sees is Ava.A fight breaks out he asks his friend if he needs a hand but he shakes his head.As he goes toward the men's room he hears a whimper an a woman saying please I'm sorry then he hears a slap when she says please no I'm sorry he recognizing the voice.It's Ava he kicks the door open he sees her in the floor her skirt is pulled up the guys pants are down an he's trying to force his self into her mouth Conor sees red he grabs the guy up an punches him again an again then he kicks him but finally stops as the guy passes out he goes to Ava an pulls her skirt down she's out cold her eye is swelling there is blood running down her face he picks her up an she curls into his arms. She's still out an he's worried.As he heads toward the front he sees the pub is empty when his friend says I could have used your help a root broke out.When he says Conor I know you an she's not your usual type you don't do drunk girls.He tells him he stopped her from being raped or worse then his friend said please tell me you didn't kill him.Connor says no he's knocked out but not dead.He calls the hotel only to find out that the tour already left to go to there next stop.Connor tells his friend you deal with him in taking her to my place an tomorrow getting her back to her group.God she's so beautiful,she felt like she belonged in his arms.He put her to bed in his first room.What will Conor do?When Ava wakes up she hurts everywhere an she doesn't know where she's at she's afraid small pieces come to her when the door opens she scurried back on the bed holding a pillow in front of her she throws the glass of water at Conor.Then she tells at him asking him what he did?But Conor asks her if she remembers anything.She says small pieces he tells her how he caught the guy trying to attack her in the bathroom.He says he got her out of there an her group has already left.He asks if he can sit down she says yes she asks how she got undressed he told her she had thrown up an he didn't want her to sleep in the clothes all night.He said he washed them an gave her the clothes told her to shower while he made breakfast.She looked at her body an saw bruises on her thighs,arms God only knows where else.She took a shower when she went out she kept pulling in her skirt Conor asked if she wanted a sweater she said yes thanks.She said she had to call her dad because she needed some money but he's insist she come home.She called him an when he started yelling Conor took the phone he told him his name an that she was safe an he would get her to her group but he was telling it was on speaker he was talking bad about Conor when Ava said Dad he saved me.Her dad said he'd wire money an she was to head home right away.Connor looked at her an she was upset. He decided if she didn't want him he's take her where she had to go an walk away but when he kissed her she melted into her. They kissed an he said if you don't want this day so now because once we start I don't think I can stop. They made love for hours then they got dressed she said she wasn't going home she was going to meet the tour instead.They left on his bike an went to the jump sure an got his truck.It was over two hours to the next bus so as they drove she was asking him questions.He didn't want to answer some of them an didn't them she said look out he hit the brakes he threw his arms out to protect her. The traffic slowed to a crawl an she put her hand on his thigh as she knuckled his pants she laid across the seat an pleasures him.When they got to the hotel the lady behind the counter was flirting when he pulled Ava close the woman gave Ava a discussed look.Ava called her friends room but it just kept ringing Donor for a room he wanted another night with her.They went to the bar an got a drink when Avas name was yelled they turned around an her friends rushed to her one of them giving him a dirty look .He got mad an said where were you when she was being attacked in the bathroom?They looked at her she didn't want things to get bad so she said Conor saved me before the guy got to far.Connor slipped a room key in her pocket an whispered you have an hour an walked out.Will they find it too hard to leave?Will Conor break her heart as he walks away?Conor is miserable since he sent Ava away. The twists an turns will keep you riveted until the very last page and leave you begging for more.I love the way this amazing author brings the characters to life before your eyes and makes you feel their emotions and their pain.I can hardly wait to see what's next by this multi talented author.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Conor comes from a painful life in which his family died in a car crash, only to find himself stuck in the foster system. The anger inside was so strong that he resorted to fighting and drugs. His math teacher helped him by introducing him to skydiving, the best therapy. Home from the military, he still needs the adrenalin and opens his own skydiving business, Fly the Irish Skies. An employee comes to work drunk one morning and Conor knew he had to fire him or risk harming the lives of his clients. He's going to have to step in for him. Ava, Samantha and Adriana have just graduated from NYU and are looking forward to their first European trip together. They're just about to the gate when their flight is announced. Sam and Adriana start running and crash right into a giant of a man whose eyes are drawn to Sam with an immediate connection. The first thing the friends do when they get to Ireland is to go sky diving. Who should be giving instructions but the owner himself, the very same giant of a man! Conor and Ava can't stay away from one another and the sparks continue to fly. When he finds her being assaulted in the bar bathroom, his protective side takes control and he doesn't let go of her again. When the tour leaves for London, they both have fallen, but there is a secret Conor's keeping that just might cause Ava to run. Is there enough love between them to have a chance at a HEA? This is an emotionally well-written book with characters that come to life. There were plenty of hot scenes that, at times, felt a little repetitive but did not affect the quality of the book. An enjoyable read!

[Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so in love with this book!! It's not often that I discover a book that I find myself literally unable to put down! I was captivated by the first chapter, and the more I read, the more I needed to know what came next. The chemistry between Ava and Connor was scalding and even the least sexual of scenes had me holding my breath in anticipation! If you love a hot, steamy read that holds your attention from beginning to end, then I highly recommend Freefall!

[Jennifer Halloway ong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome !!

This story is so good , right from the start !!! When Conor and Ava’s eyes locked on each other it was instant hot attraction!! This book will leave you breathless and wanting more , I sat here not moving till I finished the book ! I loved it now I can’t wait to read more of this Author’s books !!

[Linda Puritis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just read the last words of this story. I don't want to tell you what happens. You need to experience it for yourself. It rocked me with old memories and dreams I had for the future. This book is sexy, sad and glorious all wrapped up together. I will be reading more from Cassidy London!

[Wanda Foss Osepowicz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the rest of the series

[Lucia Marano · Rating 3 out of 5]

I fell a bit but not a free fall at all

I wish I could say that I loved the story between Conor and Ava because it really resonated with a lot of experiences that I had in my own life when I traveled to Ireland, and when you meet that one person that just takes your breath away.
It was just frustrating reading the internal dialogue and seeing so much confusion in the hero, Conor’s head. Right when he silently claims that he’s “never letting her go,” and goes all caveman, he does precisely that, throughout the rest of the novel. In fact, he does everything to make her feel that after their “fling”, it’s going to be over, which DRIVES ME INSANE, when we just get comfortable thinking he’s gonna man up😕
I get his reasons but that should’ve been made clear to the reader from the beginning. I hate when I get excited because a character has made a decision and then changes his or her mind in the next breath.
Finally, after her innocence is basically taken in many ways and it almost appears as if he’s taking advantage of her, he comes to his senses and chases her down but she never really reveals her own past secrets, scars and insecurities to him, which was integral to who she was as a character as well.
Lastly, the ending felt unresolved because it was way too abrupt. We definitely deserved an epilogue or two. Even though the reader is ‘gifted’ with a HFN ending, there was something missing in the resolution for sure; no actual proposal and her father and her friends ongoing mistrust of him. I mean, it seriously felt empty, rushed and very disappointing. If we would’ve at least gotten an epilogue, and hero wasn’t quite so harsh, I definitely would’ve given this five stars because their chemistry was off the charts at least 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Ronda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Freefall is an insta-love story with a taboo element. Ava Jackson is spending her summer with friends on a European vacation when she meets an older, rugged and attractive man at the airport. Their encounter is brief but they can’t seem to look away from each other. When Ava and her friends show up at a skydiving event, it just so happens that the owner, Conor Murphy, is the man from the airport and the attraction is strong.

Ava spends her remaining time in Ireland wrapped in the arms of Conor and it’s hot and steamy. When it’s time for her tour group to move on, Ava is hoping Conor will ask her to stay but instead he sends her off. As much as he wants her, he feels his past is too much for her to handle. Will the love they feel for each other be strong enough to overcome past demons and bring them back together?

Cassidy writes steamy novels that do not disappoint. Conor and Ava are a very hot couple. I thought the ending seemed a little quick but overall it’s a great read.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing feels like free falling

So this is my first time reading one of Cassidy London’s books and I am impressed. Conor is a complicated man with a sorted past that has made him into the man he is today. Ava has only known headache after multiple times of having those closest to her betray her. An accidental incident has them face to face and a few seconds leaves lasting impressions. Fate brings them together and they give into their desires, and both need just one more time. Conor pushes Ava away multiple times, and she moves on with her heart shattered. A must read that will let you know if Conor can overcome his dark tragic past and if Ava could forgive him for hurting her.
The small blurb about the next book with Ava’s friend Adriana has me waiting anxiously for its release. Read through Kindle Unlimited

[Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

ONE SENSATIONAL EXPERIENCE!!!
Shiver me timbers! Talk about adrenaline rush of contrasts. Diving head first into situations without hesitation and finding your hanging on by a thread. A upheaval of activities and circumstances brings a full range of emotions swirling, thrusting it all into play front and center. Struggling through all the twists and conflicts, along with a few bumps and bruises catapult this bad boy to life beautifully. All the drama, uncertainty, angst and suspense increase steadily while tension spirals. The characters are complex, believable with depth and individualities that pull this little jewel together flawlessly. The scenes are so vividly described it paints one amazing backdrop. Exceptional job Cassidy, thanks for sharing this baby with us.

[Peggy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice read, a bit short. This story is about Ava and Conor. While running through the airport, Ava bumps i to Conor. They have an intense and instant attraction but carry on. Ava is on her way to an European vacation after finishing college. Conor has a sad past. His childhood was spent in foster homes. He resorted to drugs. A friend introduced him to,the adrenaline high while skydiving and he was hooked. He cleans himself off and enlists in the Army. He is a self made man now the owner of Fly the Irish Skies. One day he steps up when an employee is off sick to help out the instructors and he bumps into Ava. A,short but enjoyable and entertaining read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Vanessa Fischer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Connor is retired from the military and has a very bad past that the military and his jump school has saved him from. Ava and her 2 roomies are touring Ireland, London and Greece among other cities to celebrate completing college. They see Connor when they are getting on their plane in the US...he's hot and huge. They get to their first real adventure on their tour to skydive and it is at Connor's own jump school. The heat between Ava and Connor's eyes could melt. Things continue from there. You are met with joy and sorrow and tears and happiness through this book. I did not want to put this book down until I was finished.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jen B · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book from this author that I have read. I really enjoy the style of writing the storytelling style of this author. This book definitely lives up to the hype of the blurb. Connor is everything you want in a moody ex military alpha man and Ava is all you seek to be in a woman on a vacation with her girlfriends to get out of her own head. These two characters are a great mix and have a tonne of chemistry. The twists in this story that unfold just keep building as well. This book will keep you entertained and continuously turning those pages to the end.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book from this author that I have read. I really enjoy the style of writing the storytelling style of this author. This book definitely lives up to the hype of the blurb. Connor is everything you want in a moody ex military alpha man and Ava is all you seek to be in a woman on a vacation with her girlfriends to get out of her own head. These two characters are a great mix and have a tonne of chemistry. The twists in this story that unfold just keep building as well. This book will keep you entertained and continuously turning those pages to the end.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting! A compelling, amazing, enjoyable, and exciting romance. The ideas are well thought out, emotionally deep, well written, witty, funny, and relatable. The plot is well-developed, consistent, interesting, and engaging. It is an on the edge of your seat captivating, heart-wrenching read that is full of steamy sex, angst, and twists and turns. The characters that are likeable and deep; the chemistry between them is instant, intense, and off the charts. This story will keep you captivated from beginning to end. Highly recommended!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.