A sexy and emotional romance that transcends the ideas of life and death. Can you suspend disbelief?For one entire and blissful night, I wasn’t Megan the widow. I was Megan out having a drink with her best friend. I was Megan, getting hit on by a hot, younger guy. I said no, but everything inside of me said yes.I was still grieving and healing the loss of Sam. Getting my life back to some kind of … life back to some kind of normal. Until it got complicated. Very, very complicated. Because that hot young guy who wasn’t even supposed to be on my radar – he came crashing in with this weird electric pulse between us and chemistry that’s off the charts. If that wasn’t complicated enough – Liam is a student in my creative writing class with enough complications of his own.
The words in Liam’s poems remind me of Sam’s. He says things that are too familiar. Knows things about me no one else knows. It’s like seeing a ghost. I wasn’t supposed to fall for him, but my happily ever after is gone, and Liam’s arms feel like home.
But when everything starts to make sense, and the pieces come together in the end, am I in love with Liam? Or the memory of Sam?
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This is a new author for me, what a first impression! I cannot wait to read more. Megan is a widow, she lost the love of her life, Sam. Its been about a year and a half, Megan is grieving, healing and working towards returning to work. Her bestie suggests a night out, during which she meets Liam. Life can be funny and cruel, Liam has some of Sam’s characteristics that spark memories for Megan. Liam also turns out to be one of her students. This was a great story that pulled me along and kept me interested as Megan and Liam circle one another in an attempt to find happiness. Enjoy!
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Filled with so much delicious smexy goodness with a love heart center
Crash Into Me is the first book in the Crescent Bay series and this is a well written and beautifully woven together story. When I read the book description I knew I wanted to read this story as it really grabbed my attention, as I just love a sexy older woman/younger man story, and the book did the same. The characters of Megan and Liam are well developed, intense, fun, romantic, complicated, have depth and emotion. The situations they find themselves in together range from free and sexy to button up and complicated. I really enjoyed this book and would RECOMMEND it to other readers. I am interested to see what the next story is going to be about in this series.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Megan has lost her husband in a car accident and feels lost and grief stricken. At the age of 12 she had her palm read and was told she would have 2 great loves but as the lady continued her grandmother dragged her away.
Now 18 months later she meets Liam and things he says and does freaks her out as it is exactly the same as her husband.
Liam was lost and in despair after losing his twin at a young age and he can’t see his way out. What happens next alters the course of his life and he meets Megan when he is just starting to feel OK. He keeps getting flashbacks and visions and can’t get his head around what is going on but he is absolutely positive that he loves Megan and has done from the minute he laid eyes on her.
A truly heartfelt story that has a twist.
Wonderful Story Beautifully Told! Great Narration
Crash into Me
Crescent Bay, Book 1
By: Alyne Hart
Narrated by: Isabella Starr
Alyne Hart does it again, she delivers another fantastic novel, and this one is a beauty with a whole lot of heart. This story is well written with original and interesting storylines that are captivating from start to end. The characters are realistic, easy to relate to and connect with. I adored both lead characters, Megan and Liam, each had their own issues, dealing with their own losses and inner demons. Megan is a widow in her mid 30’s, her husband Sam was killed in a tragic accident. She is struggling with the loss and moving on. One night while out with friends she meets someone but she is not ready to go out with anyone. Liam never got over losing his twin brother at nine years old. In his late teens his life takes another turn when he is thrown a curve ball. He is in his 20’s and struggling to live life again, when he sees her, he is drawn to her and is not sure what it is about her. He gives her his number but never hears from her but he does get to see her again, she is teaching his creative writing class. When he turns in his assignment she freaks out on him, his poem sounded like something her husband Sam wrote. I loved how the author keeps you wondering as you watch these two get to know each other, at times it is like they knew each other their whole lives. This book is beautifully plotted, there is plenty of drama, some amazing twists and all sorts of heartfelt emotions. It is a story of love, loss, learning to love again, also a story of fate and soulmates, very inspiring and mystical. Alyne Hart, thank you for another awesome story and the emotional rollercoaster ride.
I listened to the Audible edition, Isabella Starr is a talented narrator and voice artist. She brings the characters to life, giving each their own voice and personality. She does a great job portraying each character, grasping their persona with perfection, sounding just as I picture them to sound. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another great listen
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It all started in a bar. when Megans friend told her she needed to get out of the house. It’s been 18 months since her husband, Sam, passed away. There in the bar, Liam went over to speak with her. When their hands touched, it was like an electric bolt went through them both. How is it that Liam felt he met her before? Meghan can’t understand how he knows so much about her? Why does he says things to her that Sam has said? Why is Liam having dreams of Meghan ,of memories he never had? This is a story of a little mystery, a taboo romance, older woman, younger man. I enjoyed this story.
Isabella Starr narration was very good. I enjoyed listening to this story. audiobookobsessionreviewer
Crash into Me
Crescent Bay, Book 1
By: Alyne Hart
Narrated by: Isabella Starr
Alyne Hart always captures my attention with her stories. This is the first book in the Crescent Bay series and I was completely spellbound. So many slight taboos in this one, I didn’t know what to expect. Age gap, teacher-student, grieving widow, it has a little bit of everything and more! Megan lost her husband suddenly over a year ago, and has not yet been able to get on with her life. When she is approached by Liam in a bar, she immediately feels a kinship with him, but just can’t bring herself to go out with him. Liam comes with his own set of baggage. He is significantly younger, and has had some horrible life circumstances.The pull towards Megan is so strong though, he feels there could be something. Discomfort and secrets may keep these two apart. Will they figure out if it is love? I don’t know who I love more, Megan or Liam. I think it’s easy to relate to Megan. Her grief is something that is easily understood. Liam is just too easy to love. So broken, and slowly healing, and so loyal and loving, I feel for the man. This story is wonderful, full of living life, finding hope and second chances. I loved it.
Isabella Starr is fantastic. I love her voices and always know when I pick up one of her books, I am in for a treat. She can fill a story with emotions and passion and make my ears happy.
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A soul consuming read that will take you heart on an emotional roller coaster. I absoultely love Megan and Liam.
Favorite quote: “In my world, one or both of us might wind up with an even more broken heart that shattered on the sidewalk like a fragile glass. In my world, and in his, one of us might not survive it.”
Holy smokes do we crash reading this book! All I have to say is pay attention to the prologue cause that is not who I thought was the one stating this (best way to state this without a spoiler). Megan has had her world turned upside down and is struggling to move on after her husband, Sam passes away unexpectedly. All she wanted was one night to let go, which she does, but a chance encounter with Liam was supposed to be just that. A one time encounter. HAHA!! Fate has other plans for Megan! Put aside that Liam ends up in one of her class, this pull and magnetic chemistry between the two is beyond strong. Add in a cat who truly is working on nine lives and a twist many of us will not see coming. Your heart, jaw and whatever method of how your reading this book will all drop, trust me on that one! I’m still at a speechless loss days later on how events prevailed and how things interconnected. Not in a bad way (totally in a good way). This is my second book read by this author and she gets you each time you read her books (hooks you in, throws a twist and has you smacking yourself with revelations that we should have saw, but didn’t). She gives us outside of the box stories that are so realistic it leaves you wanting more. I’m excited to see what other books will be written by this author. I highly recommend this book!
This is one of those unique stories which really makes the reader think! Megan and Liam’s story is an emotional roller coaster throughout as well as being an amazing tale which is beautifully written. No spoilers: this is a definite must read you will not be disappointed. I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner and cannot wait to read more from this gifted author. I highly recommend this story for all.