Falling Away

i read this for the 2nd time and i relate to jaxjuliet sm i love them, this was such a good book, and extremely underrated tf?? when i read the dedication i knew that it was going to hit me "To all the good people who had bad parents. We're going to be okay." - "Jax reached over and pulled my hair back out from behind my ear. "It was perfect before." - "I didn't drool all over you in high school, K.C. I listened to you. I paid attention to you." - "I had everything except K. C. Carter, the one thing I wanted. The first time I ever saw her, the ground flipped beneath my feet, and the world spun all around me. Even though I'd had girlfriends and had sex more times than I could count, I'd never had a crush on someone. And I loved it. I loved the way she resisted me. Wanting her was more addicting than the idea of actually getting her. I started to live for that feeling of knowing I was going to see her every day at school. She's in the cafeteria. I can feel her. Standing in a group with her and feeling the pull to touch her as if we were two fucking magnets, and I had to fight the urge not to reach out. The hair on my body would stand on end as soon as she was near. Knowing her eyes were on me, and relishing the way she'd look away as soon as I caught her. Every time she shot out some snotty insult or made a face at me, I nearly laughed, because she was going to be a fucking prize when I finally got her. But I never pushed too hard. I never really tried. Wanting her was an addiction, and that was why I'd never made my move. I wanted her In my head more than I wanted her in my bed. I never wanted the chase to end." - "From the moment I laid eyes on her, I had wanted to break her out of her shell. I wanted to see her undone, and I wanted to take her over. For how long, I didn't know, but I knew it would be for more than one night. I also knew it wouldn't be forever." - ""Three years ago, I laid eyes on you for the first time," I said, "and every time I've looked at another girl since then, I've compared her to you. Every time.""Your big green eyes that give away everything you're feeling. Your pouty little mouth that tells me when you're happy or pissed.""And your tight little body that I finally got my fucking hands on after years of waiting for you." "I have lots of energy for you, Juliet--only vou so don't go imagining shit that's not true." - "Dear Juliet, There's a new guy at school. He keeps looking at me. Mother would never approve of him, but I can't help it. I can't wait to get to school every day and feel him watching me. He makes me feel beautiful, and I love the way my heart rushes. I hide it, but I love it. Being inside my head these days is a lot more fun than it used to be!" - "She got a tattoo as well.""Angel wings on the back of her neck. Both of them broken," "Underneath, it reads 'Only Ever You.'" - ""You've owned me since I was seventeen." - "I knew that I was completely at the mercy of someone nearly half my size. I was hers." - "Jax was happy to see me happy. I didn't need him to survive, but I liked him. He made my life better. Happier. He also challenged me to grow." - "I loved everything I was seeing. I could watch her all day. She was using my body, and I didn't care. I didn't care that she was in charge. I didn't care that she was riding me as if I was there to service her. I didn't care She came in here as if it was the most natural thing in the world, and thank God for that. She liked sex." - "I wasn't holding on to Juliet. I was hanging on to her. For dear life." - ""I haven't had any other girls since you," I whispered. "And I don't want anyone else," I breathed against her mouth. "I just want you because it's the only time I know I'm exactly where I want to be, Juliet." - "That was my girl. Mine. And she was waiting for me to do something or say something, to be a man, and I couldn't fucking find the balls to take her back." - "And I wanted to smile, She'd bitten me. My gutless, helpless wallflower was wild, after all." - "seeing the bite-mark tattoo on his neck and the script over his heart. These violent delights have violent ends." - ""You saved me, and I love you!" "You're the best thing that ever happened to me! The best thing in my life, jerk-off!" - ""I fucking love you, baby.""I do. I love you, Juliet. And you're right, okay?""You're right. I thought I wasn't good enough. I thought you'd wind up being sorry that I was in your life, that I wasn't the man I was supposed to be, and I wouldn't be able to make you proud. But I was wrong. We belong together." - ""I love you, and if you love me,""and I've been good for you, and you're not lying to me about that, then I'm keeping you. I'm fucking keeping you." - "Because she filled my heart, and this was it. All I needed or wanted." - "How she'd fought for me. Other than Jared, no one had ever done that. I had set out to turn Juliet's world upside down-draw her out-but in the end, it was me who had his world flipped on its side. I'd fought for her, but she'd fought for me, too, and even though I'd been scared to let her in, it was all worth it. Nothing mattered without her."

4 stars for a pd book omg please mind ur own business

Holy shit this book brought out every single one of my emotions. Made me cry. Made me laugh. Made me hot with all of the damn steam. Absolutely loved it. Jax... Damn I mean he is my type of guy.

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance Summary K.C. has just returned to her hometown, when she found herself arrested for threatening her ex when she found him cheating on her. Now her community service is to tutor students. She left two years ago to go away to college, and didn't think she would be back this soon and would have to run into the one man she fears the most: Jaxon who happens to currently live next door to her. Oh the joy of it. He is also the one man she has wanted more than anyone and knows she can never have. He is the greatest temptation, but she also knows that he is dangerous and mysterious. But fate has a way of messing with people, especially Jaxson and K.C. Jaxon, has always wanted K.C. ever since high school. But she never gave him the time of day, but he has always been intrigued by her, and wants to unravel her and see her hidden depths. Misunderstands occur, tensions rise and the chemistry between Jaxon and K.C. is flammable, but can their tenuous relationship stand the tide of what is to come or will it crumble? The Hero Jaxon Trent, is a man of influence, money and power. Many fear and respect him. Jaxon however had to learn at a very young age, that you have to take care of yourself or others will use you and discard you at a drop of a hat. Jaxon refuses to feel helpless or weak ever again. He has an in with the police, he does favors for certain people, and can hack just about anything with his fancy computer network. He loves what he does because its his safety net. Jaxon never had a nice childhood like his brothers did. His mother abandoned him when he was just a child, and his father was cruel and evil, addicted to drugs and used Jaxon for his own evil purposes. Jaxon was a hero that just about broke my heart in this book. As you enter in the story, you start to see his flashbacks to when he was a child and a young teenager, and oh my has he been put through the ringer. No wonder he has such an alpha personality, we see how his past has made him into what he is now. A man who only wants safety and love and to be accepted for who he is. The Heroine K.C. is a young woman that struggles with self security and confidence. She has learned the hard way of trust. After being with her boyfriend for years and having him constantly cheat because she was not good enough; definitely puts a wrinkle in her. K.C. didn't have an easy childhood. K.C. had a sister that died, and her father suffered from mental instability and she was forced to act the part of a sister she never knew, and never be her own person. She was constantly abused by her mother in some of the worst ways that tore down any confidence she might have had. K.C. was a heroine that we see grow quite a bit into herself. She is very shy at times, and fearful of the hero. I think mostly due to the way he makes her feel. But she really learns to stand on her own and try new things. Plot and Story Line Falling Away is the third book in the Fall Away series and boy was I hooked from the start with this one. I will say that the narrators were so brilliant in this story. They just pulled me into every scene, every moment....every emotion was displayed so vividly. I just never wanted to put this audiobook down. This story however wasn't easy to read though. Penelope Douglas isn't a light and fluffy author....she portrays realistic stories with tough emotions and scenarios. What I enjoyed most was the interactions between K.C and Jaxon. “Driving a stick is like sex,” he stated. “Every person you’re with is different. They’re like a code that needs to be broken.” He turned and ran his hands up both sides of the steering wheel, slow and smooth. “What parts like to be touched.” His sensual voice started stirring its way through my body. “Licked. Sucked. Bitten.” Man was it an adventure with these two together. I never knew what to expect, because there were quite a bit of twists and turns in their relationship. It sets off when they have their first intense interaction when they are both in high school. We see the chemistry between them but there is also something MORE that you can't quite put your finger on yet. But its way more than just wanting sex with these two. There is real emotion that vibrates between Jaxon and K.C. But K.C. is loyal even to those that hurt her. So she stays with a boyfriend she doesn't even truly want to be with, and leaves the one man she knows could steal her heart. Now its two years later, and the emotion between these two is so strong. Jaxon is a bit of a jerk at times....well alot. But you can tell he is just trying to push her buttons to make the real K.C. come out. “Bite me, hit me, scream at me. I don't care. I want to feel it. Fucking hurt me, K.C. Let me see you.” He wants her out of her shell and he knows anger is one trigger he can bring out of her. And do these two go at it. hehe And their relationship is never easy, even once they start "officially"...they are faced with some tough issues they learn the hard way at times to work through. But with the "help" of their mutual friends, they chug along and figure things out. But what a road they have to journey in order to find their HEA. “He gave us three irrefutable pieces of advice about the male species: 1. Boys will lie, cheat, and steal to get into your pants. A man will stand the test of time. Make him wait, and you'll see which one he is. 2. They will try to tell you that it feels better without a condom. You just tell me where they live. 3. And relationships are supposed to make your life better. You don't drag each other down. You hold each other up." The Cover I like the cover, because the hero is exactly how is is portrayed in the book so I do like that. I do love dark backdrops though---adds mystery. Overall View Falling Away is a tough and emotional nail biting romance that will have you on the edge of your seat and guaranteed to tug at those heartstrings in an almost brutal way but will leave you wanting to do a jig for these two by the end!! A SUPERB ROMANCE!! “Only ever you.” [foogallery id="20332"]

“I love you, and if you love me,” he breathed out, “and I’ve been good for you, and you’re not lying to me about that, then I’m keeping you. I’m fucking keeping you.” Jaxon and Juliet just stole my heart since the first page! Tho at first during Bully I didn't quite really like K.C that much, in this book? This woman just grow so damn fast on me and now I can not love her! She had such a beautiful powerful amazing development that there isn't enough words to explain it! And Jaxon? He had my heart since Rival and he also had a really good development who made him a even better man, I love them so so much! This one is definitely my favorite out of the three and they are also my favorite couple from this series!! Wasn't expecting to love this one, but I'm so damn happy I really did! “Jax. I love you so much. Only ever you.”

I love Jaxon and K.C. story in Falling Away (Fall Away #3) by Penelope Douglas but at the same time broke my heart. They both deserve each other and be happy. While both have heartbreaking childhoods that has made them who they are in present is also their down fall when together. Jaxon needs to be in control, powerful, strong and worthy. He feels K.C. sees him dirty and not worthy. K.C. needs to find herself as her mother has controlled everything in her life. Loved that Jaxon is the one to help her but for her it also scares her. She needs someone to put her first now and she feels he represents violence and she is not his first priority. The ups and downs feels and their struggles with life was so good. As for their terrible up brining Jaxons I have read many times but for K.C. wow never read about this before and it was still terrible. I loved that it was refreshing. I love Penelope Douglas writing imagination. Highly Recommend * New Adult * Angsty * Contemporary Romance

oh i did quite enjoy this one

She did it again. Made me fall for another Trent man. Great story, seriously. Made me laugh, made me cry, and definitely made me hot. Haha!

ACTUALLY 3.5 STARS! Oh my God! This book. The feels. I think this is the first book to ever give me mixed feelings about character's and their relationship... I was convinced at one point that either the character's had bipolar, or I did. They would argue, then KABOOM! Fire. Passion. Chemistry. Jax was an asshole. His MO was asshole, asshole, sweety-pie, asshole, asshole, etc. And yet, I fell in love with me? I was like, wait what? How is this possible? But I know how; because Penelope Douglas is a bad-ass!!! She created such a diverse, complex character in Jax and you had to deal with his jerky-side coming out once in a while, to get to the really good stuff underneath. And K.C. (Or should I say Juliet?) What she went through with her childhood, how horrific and terrible. From what she went through, I don't understand how she wasn't more damaged. Jax pushed and pushed and pushed K.C. - pushed her to her limits. Until she finally found freedom and became herself - Juliet - not the ghost of someone else. She became stronger, independent, stuck up for herself, and I admired her for that. And I applaud Jax for pushing her. I loved this twisted, fiery relationship. Loved how Jax wanted to be better and do better by Juliet. Loved how he spoiled her. Adored her. Oh, and I especially love their tattoos! The Wings, and Bite Marks/Juliet Quote from Romeo and Juliet. Go to http://laceysloveofliterature.blogspo... to see my full review.

okay I knew this had happy ending but nonetheless I enjoyed this story from start to end. This one was very fast paced and didn't beat around the bush, the characters has def had more layers and development than lead couple but I still love Jared and Tate the same. Off to Madoc's story.

5 Only. Ever. You. STARS!!!! I know I still have ‘Aflame’ to read, but so far ‘Falling Away’ has got to be my favourite instalment in the Fall Away series. After the confrontation between Liam and Jax in ‘Rival’, I couldn’t wait for Jaxon to grow up and for us to read his story. And he didn’t disappoint! Jaxon Trent is a perfect combination of exciting, dangerous, dark and sexy, but also sweet, thoughtful and caring. And Juliet (KC), who I wasn’t a fan of before (for obvious reasons, cue Jared), managed to come out of her shell and become a completely new person. Someone who is not defined by the people in her life, but by her own opinions and goals. Penelope, you are a genius! There was never a dull moment when I thought I could just leave the book, and pick it up the next day! I’m definitely coming back for more.

Find this review and more at kimberlyfaye reads . When I first picked up Bully back in 2013, I knew I’d found a new favorite author. There was something so real and raw and honest about Penelope’s writing. I connected immediately with Tate and felt everything she went through in that book. I’ve enjoyed each subsequent book in the series for the same reasons. What happens in the books in the Fall Away series isn’t always pleasant, but it’s real. I’ve loved each of the main characters in the series – though admittedly it took longer for some than others – for those characteristics that are unique to them. There’s something special about this group. I’ve been waiting for Jax’s story for a long, long time. There was always something mysterious about him that drew me to his character. If there’s one word to use to describe him, I would say it’s “intense.” Now whether you find that a good or bad thing is up to you, but my word. There were times I loved this intensity and other times it bordered on a little disturbing. Of course, I can’t really explain this without giving too much information away, but once you’ve read the book, I think you’ll understand where I’m coming from. I knew enough about Jax’s history to know this wouldn’t be an easy read. What I didn’t know is that there was a whole lot more to K.C. than met the eye. If I’m being completely honest, I’ve not been the biggest K.C. fan. I hated what she did to Tate in Bully and it’s been difficult for me to move past that. I always thought she was prissy and snobby and, quite frankly, someone I wouldn’t want to be friends with in real life. What I learned during this book is that she was dealing with a pretty messed up childhood too. There was a reason she acted like she did. Of course, the most surprising revelation was the reason behind her “K.C.” nickname. But, I’m not going to get into all that. (I will, however, use “K.C.” from here on out as to neither be spoilery or disrespectful to the character.) I’ll just say this young woman was struggling with a lot. First and foremost was her identity. My heart broke for her as more information was revealed. “K.C.” and Jax were explosive together. There was tons of heat and a fierceness I didn’t expect to find. There’s no denying the sexual chemistry between these two. I was, however, left wondering at times about their other feelings. Was this love? Was it just about sex? There wasn’t a lot of romance in this book. Hot sex and need? Yes. Sweet, romantic words or gestures? No. It does make sense given the backgrounds of these characters though. Not all love looks the same. “K.C.” and Jax’s was more obsessive and intense than sweet and romantic. It fit them. But I’d be lying if I said it didn’t give me some moments of pause while I was reading. Falling Away was an emotionally exhausting book. (I mean that in the best way possible!) It was almost too much to read it one sitting, but I did it anyhow. It put me through the ringer. I loved Jax. I hated him. I loved him again. “K.C.” was a doormat. Then she grew some lady balls. I loved her. I wanted to smack sense into her. I wanted them to work things out. I wanted them to go their separate ways. Honestly, I kind of need a nap just thinking back on it. But holy hell, I was invested in this story. I laughed. I blushed. I cried. I cried some more. It definitely kicked me in the feels. A few times. In addition to all those emotions, there were some great times with Fallon and Madoc. I love those two so hard. Tate and Jared are both integral to this story in different ways and I wish I could say I had great times with them, but they were more upsetting than heartwarming. Regardless, I still love both of them. I’m worried about them, but I adore them. Some might consider my next comment to be spoilery, so avert your eyes if you’re not into that kind of thing. My only complaint about this book is that I never got the warm and fuzzy happily ever after I wanted. Things are so volatile between “K.C.” and Jax that I didn’t get that comfort. But, they’re young and I guess that’s real life. As I approached the end of the book, I found myself looking at how much was left and trying to figure out how it would all wrap up in the little bow I wanted. It didn’t, but I’m ok with it. I guess it would be unfair to say how much I enjoy the raw and real quality of a book, but expect a fairy tale ending, so I’ll say I’m pleased with things … for now. I hope to see more from these two in the future. As a side note I just can’t help but mention, there’s an excerpt from Penelope’s upcoming release, Aflame, at the end of this book. I was completely gutted. Each of the books in this series has affected me in some way emotionally, but I think this one might just ruin me. It’s going to be a difficult read, but my god, I can’t wait for it. I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Originally posted at Booklovers For Life (along with a character Q&A!) 4.5 STARS “Only. Ever. You.” I am so utterly in love with the Fall Away series. Penelope Douglas has a way of bringing her characters to such life that I grow to love and adore every single one of them. These characters and their stories punch you right in the heart – they gut you in the best way possible. You feel so much while reading the books in the series. And Falling Away is another fantastic addition to this series – it’s a book full of angst and heartache, hope and love. I devoured K.C. and Jax’s story and wished it never ended! Ever since reading Rival, I had such high hopes for Jax’s book. I mean, seriously, Jax screamed sex and alpha-male, and he was only seventeen in that book. Now he’s nineteen, bigger, better, and badder than ever. I was squealing all over the place when I got my hands on him Falling Away – I knew even before I started reading that Jax would blow me away, and he did. Holy moly, did he ever. “I wanted your mouth on mine,” he whispered, his breath tickling my forehead. “And your legs wrapped around my waist as you rode me.” Oh, my god. “Man, I wanted you, K.C. I wanted to undo you.” His lips were so close my face I could feel the moistness of his breath as he whispered, “I wanted to dirty you up.” Now K.C…. She was the best surprise of all. In the previous books, K.C. was a character who was just there, not very interesting, and she certainly didn’t seem like a good match for Jax. K.C. was always known as the “good girl,” but after getting into serious trouble for the first time in her life, she’s forced back home in the middle of college. She sees Jax again – they’ve always had a little thing for each other back in high school, but now their chemistry is off the charts. I absolutely LOVED the way the author built up their chemistry. It’s a raw, intense kind of sexual chemistry that was years in the making. I can say without a doubt that Jax and K.C. are the HOTTEST couple of the series. Jax has a dirty, filthy mouth that had me blushing so hard! I didn’t expect it, but for me, it was K.C. – her character growth and transformation – that made fall in love with this book. It seems like there is always this one pivotal moment in each of the Fall Away books where the main female character has that moment where she shines and continues to shine throughout the book. For K.C., it’s in a moment where you realize that there is so much more to this girl. I never expected to love K.C.’s character, but I did. I adored her and admired the way she broke out of the cookie-cutter box she was forced into. “You’re going to be okay,” Jax offered. I shook my head, my voice turning sad. “I don’t want to be okay,” I countered. “I want to be off the rails, Jax. I want to fight and scream and rage and lost myself. I want to be hungry.” I dropped my voice to a whisper as I looked out the windshield. “I want to be a mess. For once.” I love the dynamics of K.C. and Jax’s relationship. Sex is what brings them together, but it’s what they do for each other’s souls that keeps them together. Jax and K.C. have scars from their painful pasts that they haven’t overcome, but as they fall in love, those scars are uncovered and begin to heal. They bring out the best and most out of each other. And I loved that even as sexual as they are, they have tender and romantic moments that stole my heart. “You’ve owned me since I was seventeen.” Falling Away was the kind of read that had me feeling breathless. Jax and K.C.’s story spoke to my heart and I couldn’t get enough of them. I do feel like some parts felt too rushed, and I wished they were fleshed out a bit more, but those are my only complaints. I adored Falling Away! Quotes are taken from the ARC and are subject to change in the final version. Thanks to the publisher for generously providing me an ARC to review. Amazon Ebook: http://amzn.to/1I5aj9l Amazon Paperback: http://amzn.to/1wKE7RY Liked this review? Subscribe to Booklovers For Life for more!

DNF AT 20% Okay, this book was really frustrating. I tried for 4 days to read this book and I just can't. This book has everything that was mentioned in the first 2 books in the series: - Love/hate relationship (which I love but hated this trope in the book) - A love interest who is so cocky and sleep with every single girl mentioned in the book and throws parties EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Sounds interesting right? Nope. Let me tell you why. First, when Jax was mentioned in the first book (Bully), I absolutely loved him and was looking forward to reading his own story. And now after reading it, I honestly hate the guy. Same for K.C. (who I honestly do not remember anything about from book 1). Both were selfish, arrogant, self-centred little shits (as K.C. calls it). Also, K.C. is 20-year-old but she keeps acting as if she's 16. Jax is a 19-year-old who lives his life like he's 29/30 . WHY??? I understand that Jax has been through too much and his life is shitty but damn boy, this is too much. My other main issue besides the characters was the romance. I wanted to be able to feel an emotional connection between Jax and Juliet aka K.C. and I didn't feel anything for them. She bitches and moans for half the book about how he's trouble and practically a bad person but never backs it up. And she continuously looks down on him for no other reason than he makes her feel things. I'm not going to continue reading this series anymore. Too dramatic and childish for me.