Name: Falling Embers
Rating: 3.666666666666667 (9 reviews)
ISBN: 9781951936112

Catherine Cowles

Falling Embers

A Tattered & Torn Special Edition

I did like this one. The characters were a little different and I think it helped it stand out more. The daredevil stuff was a nice shift for the FMC especially when her home life is the complete opposite. But when it came to the suspenseful part of the plot it ran similarly to the first book. So it is something to know when getting into the series. But the romance part obviously has the different tropes so it tries to run a bit differently. But I think Hadley’s differences from her family were the biggest difference and main highlight of the book. 

Priscilla Stanfield

4/5⭐️ • 2/5🌶️

I did like this one. The characters were a little different and I think it helped it stand out more. The daredevil stuff was a nice shift for the FMC especially when her home life is the complete opposite. But when it came to the suspenseful part of the plot it ran similarly to the first book. So it is something to know when getting into the series. But the romance part obviously has the different tropes so it tries to run a bit differently. But I think Hadley’s differences from her family were the biggest difference and main highlight of the book. 

aileeeeeeen

I think at this point Hadley can meet Daisy Calloway. both have fiery heart, strong will to be free. but in the other hand, they have mom who always ghosts their back. and for that, I truly feel bad for Hadley. but, I like how Cadler keeps Hads company and always see her as his world and wants her to be safe. even though the plot is a little bit messy and complex but I enjoyed throughout the book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

I’ve loved Calder Cruz from the moment he taught me how to fly. Racing down a mountain and giving me the release I so desperately needed. My understanding. My safe space. Hadley has fought for a life of her own ever since her sister’s kidnapping. When she was drowning in expectations and family pressures, Calder was always the one who understood her. Until one night changed it all. From best friends to strangers in a single breath. She’s like a fire that lives inside me. Even when I thought it was all burned out, there were still embers that lived in my bones. Calder knows what it’s like to almost lose the people he loves most. He’ll never make that kind of mistake again. Working at the fire station and taking care of his daughters are the only things he needs. All it takes is a single moment to make him realize how wrong he is. A split second of coming close to losing the woman he has always loved. But as long-buried embers light anew, there are those who lurk in the shadows. And they’ll do whatever it takes to extinguish that flame for good…

Lover of Romance 

Falling Embers is the second book in the "Tattered & Torn" series and in this installment we have, Calder and Hadley's story. Their relationship was teased slightly in the previous book, so I knew it would be featuring them and that they had HISTORY and boy was I right. I absolutely adored this book, and in fact, it was a close 5-star! I have rated this one at 4.5 because it was just about perfect of a romance for me. I just resonated so much with this story and it was so reflected of deep emotion that just vibrated off of the page and I am definitely seeing why this author is captivating so many hearts and its WELL DESERVED! 

Falling Embers is a story that delivers on the romance and character growth so well. There isn't too much focus on the past, but you definitely know that these two have a history and mostly due to just not being ready for each other when they needed to be, and just wasn't the right time for them. I absolutely adored seeing these two together though once they get together, and it happens early on, and they begin to work the kinks in the relationship. I really loved the way that they balance out their fears for each other. They both have dangerous paths in life, so there is a big level of trust that they need to develop with each other. But the way that they are willing to face their fears and embrace their relationship and uplift each other was so captivating. I loved every chapter that build upon layer and layer of their connection was so stunning. 

There are many elements to this story that really bring it together for me. This author combines all the elements so well into such a captivating story that just instantly kidnaps your heart and attention and you never want to let this couple down. There is an element of suspense, but it's not big, it felt really well-balanced with the rest of the story. So if you like suspense that doesn't overtake the romance, then this is definitely a story for you. The family aspects were just so riveting and I especially enjoyed seeing the mother being put in her place haha the way she treats some of her kids, yeah she definitely deserved what happens in this story and being forced to face up to what she is doing to them. 

Overall I found Falling Embers to be so emotionally real on each page, it instantly captures the attention of the reader and escalates it into an epic small-town romance that will steal its way into your heart and soul in such a way it will stun you with its intensity and poignant moments.

Catarina Silva

3 stars
Okay so, this book had a lot of potential. Brother's best friend, single dad trope and second chance? Sign me up! But it really disappointed me. 

Maybe some of the problem is that I didn't read the first book in this series and so I didn't already know the characters, but the first 50% of the book almost made me DNF it. Everything was moving too fast, and I really didn't buy into the romance. I know that, this being a second chance story, the characters already have some history, but I really didn't feel it, it was too insta-lovey.
Once I got past that, the second half of this book was much more enjoyable (thus being a 3 star and not a 2 star), although I still felt a bit meh about the romance. Everytime they declared their love to each other they used very cringey phrases that were really hard to read. 

The twins definitely were the best part of the book. Most of the characters were ok, but Hadley's mother was just unbearable though. Also, there's this dude called Evan that I think made no sense. He had no purpose, he was some douche that appeared 3 times, and in the end we learn that he's not a good person, but... what's the point? He had no impact in the story, I really did not care for whatever problems he caused or tried to cause in the story.

At the same time, the mistery of the book, the whole conflict, was not really a mistery. I knew who the person was from the beginning. 

Basically, this was very very average, and I'm not sure I'll read another book in this series.

Logan Chisholm

4.5 ★

Loved this book! Single dad & brother’s best friend are two of my favorite tropes, so I always love when a book has both.

Hadley has known known Calder for years since he’s best friends with her big brother. When she was younger and felt misunderstood by her family, he was always the friend there to help. After tragedy strikes Calder and his twin daughters, he ends up distancing himself from Hadley and everything changes. Unfortunately, they still have to be around each other all the time because of work and family. 

When Calder finally comes to his senses and realizes he’s been pushing her away for the wrong reasons, he is determined to make a change. As they grow closer again, Hadley starts getting mysterious messages and threats, and Calder is forced to face someone from his past. 

I really enjoyed this book, it had the perfect amount of tension, sweet moments, and mystery to keep me sucked in. Calder is such a great dad and his twin daughters are the cutest. I love how much Hadley cared for them even when it was hard for her to be around him. They have some trust to build back up as friends and as a couple, and even then, they have to figure out who seems determined to ruin them 👀

I think this can be read as a standalone, BUT there are some elements that might be kind of confusing if you haven’t read the first book.

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