★ A TOP 35 AMAZON BEST SELLER! ★I should have died.I should have been forgotten.But I didn’t, and I wasn’t.Living the life most women only dream about, I was madly in love with my soulmate–Asher Valentine–amazing husband, loving father, and rock’s favorite frontman. A man who loved me every day, in every way, since we first met as teens. We were blessed with a beautiful daughter who was the … teens. We were blessed with a beautiful daughter who was the light of our life. My all-female rock band was tearing up the charts.
Then tragedy struck, and I lost it all.
Now, after waking from an eight-year coma, all I have is a stack of journals, an antique key, and a big black void where my memories should be.
Used to be.
And I have him–this man with wild hair, tattoos from head to toe, a soft voice, and an even softer touch that gives me butterflies. He’s clearly hopelessly in love with his wife.
I’m told that’s me.
But that wife is gone, and she took everything they once had, leaving me in her place.
A broken replacement. A new version that doesn’t quite fit.
I’m slowly falling in love with him, but will he ever truly love me? Or will he forever be in love with her, the phantom woman who haunts us both?
* Asher can be read as a single book
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I am completely in awe of this book, these characters, the love they share . To truly love someone with your entire mind ,body and soul is what Asher Valentine has devoted to Ember. Their journey is one that amazed me and gripped my heart at every turn. The strength and complete dedication of this couple is everything. This author makes me fall more and more in love with Asher and Ember with every word.
Asher by Carian Cole is the sixth book in her Ashes & Embers series. Yet another completely and utterly heart-breaking romance told in such a way that the story devours you whole and leaves you fully sated and still wanting more. Told in dual POV between Asher and Ember, childhood sweethearts, husband & wife, parents, rockstars, and now separated by an unimaginable distance even when they are within reach of each other. I cannot begin to explain how powerfully emotional this story is. If you have read other books in the series you will be familiar with Asher and some of the story you may be about to dive into, but knowing and reading it are two very different things. This story can be read as a standalone, has cameo’s from characters from previous stories, and is worth all the emotion it will pull from you. Prepare yourself, take the chance, Enjoy!
Asher & Ember’s story took my breath away….
Don’t believe me, then read this beautiful book. I loved every single thing about Ashes & Ember. When they met, you could tell they were meant to be soulmates. They met as teenagers in high school and fell in love. As they continue on with their busy life, a tragedy happened that took them different places. I was so mesmerized with Carian’s storytelling of the book, I literally felt like I was in the book with them. Her books are all great, but this book I just didn’t want to put it down or have the book end.
Asher can be read as a stand-alone. I started reading her last three releases and I have no problem following the story. Asher is perfection. It’s a timeless romance story just with the added tattoos. Beautiful, heart felt until the last page. HEA.
I purchased this book via Amazon and am leaving my review voluntarily. This is the long awaited story of Asher and Ember. You won’t be disappointed. You will need a box of tissues.
**spoilers**
I didn’t put any triggers. I don’t really think there are any, unless you’ve experienced someone who was in an accident and had long term coma/memory loss.
I don’t want to detail it all. The author did such a wonderful job weaving this story. It leaves the reader feeling like you are a part of everything. reader tip: get those tissues ready.
Finally we have the story of Asher and Ember. Their beginning, their mutual career, the tragedy and the absolute devotion and commitment one has to the love of their life.
HEA
I couldn’t put Asher down once I started it. This was an extremely emotional read, but the emotional angst was worth the end. I loved Asher’s dedication to his wife. I loved seeing them build their relationship again and strengthen their connection.
5 Amazing Stars!! Asher was a beautiful and soul shattering second chance slow burn that I could not get enough of. Asher was everything!! He was loyal, determined and hopeful. His heart was broken but he knew that his one true love would return to him and he never gave up on her or their happily ever after. Ember was complex and my heart hurt for all that she was going through. She was strong and resilient and she did her best to welcome and adjust to her “new” normal. Asher was so patient and caring and Ember was able to see what a beautiful man Asher was time and time again. She felt his love for his wife, but she was also scared that Asher would not be able to love the new her. Asher was a heartbreaking story of true soul mates that will warm your heart. Beautiful!
Wow, I knew this would have my emotions all over the place but I loved every minute of it. Carian Cole continues to amaze me with such unique storylines that just draw every singe emotion out of me. Obviously the idea of this book was planned from the beginning of the series but she exceed my expectations for the storyline and then some. It embodies the saying “all the feels”. The love Asher and Ember share is unlike any I’ve come across. His devotion is unparalleled. And Ember was amazing. My heart broke for her (and Asher) so many times. This was the ultimate second chance romance story. It will stay with me for a long time.
And omg -Bench Dude (mind blown) and the cameo by Blue (so much love)
This is phenomenal !It seriously an amazing book. This whole thing is captivating. A story of true love, patience and acceptance. A rollercoaster ride of emotion. This had me enthralled from the beginning of prologue and every flip of pages makes my heart squeezed tighter. I cried alot.
I would like to thank Carian Cole for this amazing book. I devoured every word of it. And I can’t wait to read more of her works.
The love of Asher for Ember was so unconditional. He’s not annoyingly possessive. I definitely fall inlove with him deeply as the story goes by. Same goes with Ember I love her even more with her changes. This two characters are truly perfect for each other.
This is a love story you shouldn’t missed. Very highly recommended
Everything I ever needed for these characters. Utter Perfection
We’ve waited a long time and it was so worth the wait. Beautifully crafted in such a way that you feel every little thing Asher and Ember go through and it is far from easy. I found myself going back and re-reading certain parts to make sure I fully understood. The utter devotion and love Asher has for Ember is breathtaking. The sacrifices he made were nothing to him because of his love for her. Ember’s journey will wreck you.
Hands down one of my most favorite reads!
I thought I was ready for this story but I absolutely was not.
Do not miss this book!
Asher is the long-awaited sixth book in the Ashes & Embers series, and it is well worth the wait. Let me just start off by saying that Asher Valentine is the perfect man. He’s a long haired, tattooed rock star with a heart of gold and has been faithfully in love since he was 15 years old. A teenage father & husband turned world famous rocker, Asher has the perfect life with his wife Ember until a tragic accident takes her away from him. Ember lies in a coma for 8 years and Asher never leaves her, never stops loving her, never gives up hope. What happens though when his dreams come true and Ember finally wakes up, only to have forgotten all of her memories of their life together? He’s still madly in love with a woman who doesn’t even recognize him.
This story is both heartbreaking and frustrating at times. I was angry with Ember at first for the way that she treated Asher, because she was breaking his heart. Then, I would look at it from her point of view, and I can’t imagine not having a single memory…not recognizing your husband, your daughter, YOURSELF. It was a seemingly impossible situation for both of them. This is an amazing story of loss, grief, second chances, and a forever love.
Oh so worth it. This book takes you on an emotional journey. Asher and Embers story is one of the greatest love stories I have read in a long time. This is one that will stand the test of time
Carian Cole’s Asher was super special, and amazed me with the amount of push and pull between Asher and Ember from page one!
There are so many pieces that are vital to the healing in their relationship, that made my stomach hurt with nervous energy, I just wanted them to heal and move on when I should have realized that it wouldn’t be that simple.
I had a hard time with some aspects of the book, not that they weren’t written incredibly well, just that they made me incredibly sad. Overall, Asher’s story is incredibly loving, and shows the depths of Carian Cole’s love for both her characters and her readers. Take a chance on Asher, you won’t be disappointed.
Asher is book 6 in the AMAZING Asher & Embers series beautifully written by the talented author Carian Cole. How often do you read a story that deserves more than 5 stars? This one is!! The author did an outstanding job, it surpass all my expectations and Holy Hotness Batman! What a ride! I’ve been waiting for this book for a long time, loved Asher since the first book in the Ashes & Embers series. Asher can be read as a single book but is my opinion that if you have not read the other first books in the A & E series you’re missing on their journey to Fairy-tale life.
“Love always finds a way. It’s like water and air. Eventually it seeps through”. Asher, by C. Cole
“I love you twice—now and forever!”Asher, by C. Cole
“We’re lucky Ash. We got a jump start on a love that most people don’t have until they’re twice our age. Or ever. We get a lifetime of happily ever after.”Ember by C. Cole
The story line is very emotional, powerful, unforgettable & full of passion and trust. You will cry and laugh ( need tissues ) but at the end it is EPIC!! No Spoilers! GO BUY THE BOOK!
Totally worth the WAIT!!! Carian you have surely out done yourself with this beautifully written love story. I have never highlighted so many quotes while reading. There is so much raw emotion written that will totally consume your every thought. Asher and Ember are the most beautiful couple who have been torn apart by tragedy. Their road back to each other is definitely not an easy one but in the end it was truly AMAZING! There is so much love and passion that these two share you can literally feel it through the pages. Be prepared to FEEL the love that these two beautiful humans share.
ALL. THE. FEELS… Ashers story was certainly worth the wait! Right from the prologue my heart was in my mouth and it didn’t leave until the very last page!
Asher & Embers story has been woven throughout the previous books in this series and it was always going to be a special story once we eventually got it. Carian Cole did not disappoint.
I could feel the frustration, the heartache , the hope, the devastation these two characters felt in their journey to reconnect back to the couple they were before Embers accident. This book gutted me in places and made me fell all gooey inside in others. That’s what I love about this authors writing; it’s so empowering its sucks you into the world she has created you really feel a part of it. I literally spent 2 days devouring this book. I couldn’t put it down!!
These are two characters that were born for each other, their love story is emotional and inspirational !!
I have been waiting for Asher & Ember’s story for so long so my expectations were high but I have to say, Carian exceeded them. I absolutely loved this story. As with all of her stories, she has a way of really immersing the reader into the world of the characters. You feel their angst, their sorrow and their joy. I personally can’t imagine the struggles Asher had to endure waiting 8 years for the love of his life to wake up. But damn, I am jealous of Ember to have such a devoted husband. Having hot Kevin Creekman as the inspiration & cover model for Asher sure made this book even better. I LOVE all of Carian’s books. She’s a master storyteller. Highly recommended!
Book six in the Ashes & Embers series. Can be read and enjoyed as stand-alone. Full length told in dual POV with HEA. Asher and Ember had everything, then they were in limbo for a long time before having to learn each other all over again. A bit of a second chance romance that is heartbreaking. This book takes its time and does not rush their beautiful story. I am so glad the memories and spark of recognition eventually came back in Em’s eyes for Ash. I loved the epilogue! I look forward to more books in this series!!
I have to say WOW! This book has all the feels. There is something to say about a man that remains totally faithful to the woman that has no idea who he is. This story takes you on such a roller coaster ride is emotions, that you cannot put it down until you find out how it ends. Now I will have to go back and read the rest of the books in this series.
Asher by Carian Cole Review
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There aren’t enough stars to give this book. It’s definitely 5 stars but if I could give it 100 I would! Carian Cole’s books always tackle difficult subjects and pack unbelievable emotional punches. Asher does too but it is so much more than that. It’s a snapshot of a relationship at one of it’s biggest hurdles. The type of moment were so many say this is too difficult and walk away. Not only do Asher and Ember stay the course but so does Carian Cole. There are so many places where she could have taken the easy way. She could made the subject matter a cute love story ploy like the movie While You Were Sleeping. But Carian Cole’s novels don’t tip toe or do cute resolutions. They acknowledge the extremely painful aspects of being human and explore them. Does she give you an absolutely beautiful romance every time? Yes she does, but she also gives you an uncompromising look at humanity the good and the bag. Asher and Ember don’t have an easy time of it. Nor would anyone in this situation. The book acknowledges the real risk of a relationship failing under pressure in a situation like this. Yes she gives us hope with a HEA but she makes the reader work for it. You’re forced to ask the hard questions like would I be able stay? The research into traumatic brain injury is apparent. As someone who has a family member go through a situation similar to this the attention to detail that Carian gives us is incredibly well done. Yes she speeds the timeline up of recovery some but she hits all the hard parts of recovery. The beauty in her words, in the relationship she shows us is so emotionally rewarding. Asher and Ember’s time to shine has been coming for several books now. It was wonderful to finally take the leap of faith that is their story. I must warn you you will cry. You’ll also laugh and cheer for joy by the end. The book is a slow burn. It has to be. Holding out for when Asher and Ember come together is one of the best emotional pay offs I’ve read ever!
Trigger Warnings:. This book deals intimately with coma, death, loss, pain, and heartache. There are detailed hospital scenes. If reading about someone on the edge of death is too hard than this isn’t the book for you. It’s not an easy read but it’s so so worth it if you can handle the pain.
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