Peace and Pain.Solace and suffering.Opposites attract like magnets. They went hand in hand; just like we did. The pain of the past encompassed my soul. It was on a path to destroy me—that was if I didn’t do it myself first.I was drowning in the depths of my sorrow, trying to push through each day to get to the next. And then he turned up. There was a time when he was the only beam of light within … he was the only beam of light within the darkness.
But he snatched that away when he left and forgot all about me.
Only now he was back, and standing at the front of my World History class.
Cade Easton was no longer the charming sixteen year old who never failed to put a smile on my face. Instead, he was my new teacher.
They said there was nothing quite like your first love. That all consuming feeling—the infatuation.
It should have mattered that I was his student, but it didn’t. And neither did the eight year age gap.
Age was just a number.
Time which would pass us both by.
Lines blurred.
Rules were broken.
And there was nothing that could stop us.
Until my past resurfaced and threatened to demolish everything we’d built. With Cade by my side, I was sure I’d conquer everything.
I just hoped he stayed there.
A thousand steps separated us, but nothing could keep us apart.
Or could it?
Defy Fate is book one in the Fated Duet. A two-part, angst-filled, all-consuming, captivating story of forbidden love.
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I’ve been excited about this story since I found out this duet was going to exist.
Defy Fate, Cade Easton and Aria Sayer’s story isn’t just everything I hoped it would be, it’s so much more.
Aria is a quiet teenager, who keeps her head down at school in the hopes of becoming invisible. But someone sees her. The boy she had a crush on when she was younger. Only now he’s not a boy, he’s her new coach.
When Cade left for college, Aria was still a child. Now he’s back and in that childs place is a young woman. A young woman he would do anything for, even if it turns out to be dangerous for him.
Cade and Aria both have secrets. Both have had things happen in the past that they have kept to themselves, things that they would rather forget. That’s easier said than done when their memories haunt them. Maybe together they can help each other forget. Or will this connection they share get them both into trouble?
Defy Fate is one of those stories that keeps you guessing where it will go. Keeps you turning those pages to find out what happens next. Never gives anything away until you’re ready for it – even then you’re probably not really ready.
Was it angst filled – yes! Was it captivating – yes! Is it truly an all consuming, forbidden romance – yes!
Go grab Defy Fate and find out why its unputdownable.
Holy Hell!!!
Holy Fucking Hell!!!
That was me the entire time I was reading. This book was definitely more than a 5 stars. I swear my heart was racing the entire time I was reading. Hell this book grabbed me from chapter 1, and as I kept going I could feel my chest tightening. If that doesn’t describe how I felt, then I don’t know what else I can say.
Cade Easton. I fell in love with his character when he was introduced in the Fallen Duet. And when I found out that he was getting his own duet, I did a little happy dance. I just knew that his book was going to be everything. And boy did I hit the nail on the head. And when Aria was revealed as his girl, I was like this duet was going check all the boxes:
1. age-gap
2. Forbidden couple
3. Angst to the 10th degree
4. Heart wrenching story
5. Characters stay with you
I could not put this book down. I was pleading with my Kindle battery to let me finish read before it dies. I don’t care that this book ended with a cliffy. I only knew that while I was reading this book I was able to see the entire thing playing out in my head. When I came to the end and it was left with a cliffhanger I was ok with it since my heart needed a little break. Plus like kind of figured there would be a cliffy since it is the first book in a duet. So if you are a person that hates a good cliffhanger too bad.
I know I am gonna be suffering a book hangover for a while, probably till I get my hands on the second book. Then again I did dive right in for a re-read only hours after I finished reading. And I have a feeling my book hangover will be back after I finish reading the second book. So Davies bring on the torture.
Defy Fate (Fated Duet #1) is a brilliant and superbly written love story that’s heartbreakingly raw, emotional, and tragic. Cade and Aria are amazing, especially Aria who’s strength of character shines through.
Defy Fate (Fated Duet #1) is the second duet in the Easton Family Saga series and I highly recommend it!
Heartbreaking story that left me speechless. Looking forward to the next installment!
Another amazing and completely addicting story by this author. This is thr first book and this time it is Cade and Arias story and one I loved so dang much. Everything about this book was great and my emotions all over but wanting more nevertheless.
Holy…. WOW!
I fell in love with this series when I met Brody and Lola so when I was offered the chance to read Cade’s story, I jumped. And I’m so glad I did.
I love a good forbidden romance, which this book delivered in one of my favourite forms – I’m not going to spoil it by telling you what it is – you will have to read it to find out.
Cade and Aria were amazing. Two broken and scarred people fighting to overcome their own demons and past.
Hot, sizzling chemistry and a whole lot of drama and angst was woven through out their story.
Kudos to Abigail Davies. She wrote an absolutely stunning story which touched on some very sensitive topics, but…. it was so flipping well done that I couldn’t put it down. I was totally drawn in by these topics (tears in my eyes because I’ve lived it) that I didn’t even notice the time fly by.
And the ending….
What a freaking cliffhanger! I need the next book (now, please!)
Oh my… Wow!!! The queen of angst is back and has done it again.Packed to the rafters with drama and angst we find that Cade is now all grown up and back home with the family. Having knowing Aria all his life Cade is now her teacher and when he sees her he really sees her, his senses start tingling and he starts to see her in a different light to friends, a light that will get them in trouble if caught. This forbidden love story will have you sitting on the edge of your seat and will leave you a mess of emotions. I was hooked from page 1 and I can’t wait the next installment . This book ends on a massive cliff hanger which will leave you shouting into your kindle.
Aria was starting her senior year and should be excited but she was dreading it. She’s surprised when she gets to class and someone she knows is teaching, Cade. Cade thought he’d never come back home to live but sometimes plans change. When he sees Aria he’s shocked but tries to hide it. He’s had a crush on her but will he do anything about it? Aria wants Cade but she is inexperienced will she go after what she wants?
I loved every single page of this book. Aria has so many demons she’s fighting and nobody seems to notice. That whole aspect of her character hit so close to home. Cade was great and I feel like book 2 is going to be when we are going to find out more of his internal struggles. I’m really looking forward to book 2 and being able to get absorbed into this world that Abigail created. I love how these books pull you in so much that you can feel what these characters feel. Those are my favorite books to get wrapped up in.
What a amazing emotional roller coaster of a ride this was and we are still left with a hell of a cliffhanger! But that is how this lovely lady Abigail Davies rolls and wow just wow I love how she creates and writes these beautifully flawed characters they are so broken and you literally can feel the emotions they are both going through. This is one angst filled riveting forbidden love romance that is a must have if your new to her or you’ve read her before you have got to READ THIS BOOK !!! ARIA AND CADE 4 LIFE !!! I need book 2 now!!!
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book
#4EVEREASTONGIRL
Five forbidden stars for Aria and Cade !!!
“Fallen Duet” took my heart.
“Free Fall” and “Down Fall” are some of my favorite books this year.
#LOLA&BRODY<3
After reading the first two books from "Easton Family Saga", I knew that Abigail's next book will be good.
But, I was so wrong because she truly surprised me with "Defy Fate" and this book was more than good.
It was extremely brilliant!!!
"Defy Fate" is the forbidden romance story with the age-gap and student-teacher romance trope.
That is what you can read in the blurb.
But, once you start reading the book, it becomes something else.
This story becomes much more.
And it isn't a fairy tale.
One of the most amazing Abigail's writing characteristic is her storyline.
This storyline is a really great designed that makes you want to read a book without a break because you are so curious.
You want to know what the characters are hiding and what will happen next.
I didn't have any idea how it would look like the relationship between Aria and Cade because in the previous books Aria was eight years old and Cade was sixteen.
And once again, I was surprised !
Aria is only 17 years old girl and she is the example of every girl (not popular girl) at high school.
Sometimes is really hard to be a teenage girl.
If you add a dark past that won't let you go, then that becomes really impossible to live a normal life.
The dark side consumes you to do things you shouldn't.
But, you do it anyway.
Because you need to feel free and that is the only way when every rational thought disappears.
There were moments in the book that were hard for me to read them.
They made me cry and I felt like something was shattered in me because it reminded me of the time when I felt similar feelings.
Anger, loneliness and helplessness.
But, luckily for Aria, she has her crush from childhood.
Cade.
The man who would do anything to protect her and who loves her even that is dangerous for them both.
He also has a dark side, a secret he hides and which lives in him, but when he is with Aria, that all disappear.
They both are broken souls but together they're becoming stronger.
And that is like true love looks like.
But, their emotions and actions could cost them the life they know.
What will happen next?
I don't know and I'm really scared.
Will they get their happily ever after?
I hope so.
Can't wait to read "Obey Fate" !
With this book, Abigail showed that she deserves to be called the author and I hope that one day soon, she will become one of the most popular authors in the world.
I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves to read a forbidden romance with age-gap and student-teacher romance tropes.
I also want to say to not judge the book before you read it because age-gap and student-teacher romance sometimes are not that bad !
P.S. My advice is to read "Fallen Duet" before this book !
Thank me later!
Abigail Davies has reached a level that has her as #QueenHeartBreaker #QueenOfTheAngstyTaboo
Aria and Cade are going to destroy your heart, in a good way. Gahhh….the angst!! The ANGST is on a different level with this story.
Aria and Cade’s story will have you on the edge of the couch. You will be flipping through the pages trying to figure out what’s going to happen. You will FEEL all the FEELS AND your heart is going to bust from the angst.
Student/Teacher
Age Gap
That’s all you are getting from me. I very single romance lover needs to read this!
A MUST READ! I need book 2 ASAP!!
*I was given a free advanced copy of this book by the author/publisher in exchange for my honest and voluntary review.*
I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.
WOW just WOW this book is outstanding.
If you’ve read the Fallen Duet then you’ll know the characters in this book, but it’s moved on 10 years.
The last time Cade saw Aria was when she was 8 years old, well now she’s a young sevetenn year old woman and he is her teacher.
Although in his time away a lot has happened to her, secrets abound as he has his own.
This book had my emotions all over the place, happy, crying, angry and shocked. So you could say this book is an emotional rollercoaster, that leaves you breathless and wanting more.
This book is really well written and thoroughly enjoyable, and most definitely a book I will be recommending to anyone and everyone because it’s a must read
Every time I read one of Abigail Davies books
I never know what to expect.
Defy fate is a fated duet saga its her best yet.
Teacher/student relationship check
Age cap check.
Cade is the new teacher at the school.
Asia is a student at the same school but they also have known each other for years.
I’m not going to say anymore dont want to spoil it.
Cant wait for the next one.
Thanks for this great book.
I highly recommend this book.
Gah i need the next book now!
We first met these characters in the Fallen duet by Abigail Davies but they were background characters and much younger but now they get their own story in this Fated duet and i couldn’t be happier.
You don’t need to have read the other duet first but i would highly recommend you read it so you know who every one is and enjoy the journey as we have.
The author knows how to pull you in to a story and give you so many feelings. Not only do we get to see people we met previously again (and still hoping some of them get their own story) but we also get an angst filled tale that you can’t help but feel for the characters and the upset they are going through.
Really cannot wait to see what happens next in this story.
Having read the Fallen Duet, I thought I knew what I was getting into with this book. My predictions were it would be angsty, a bit taboo, and slowly reveal all as I travel down its telling.
Guess What? I was right but still, OH SO WRONG. I want to cry and when I say cry, I mean heart wrenching sobs that are filled with heartache but also a fury like no other. I am past PO’d at the injustices against Aria. Eek! The people around her have failed her so, even if it was not done maliciously. Yep mama bear is fired up here.
Cade, I loved his boyhood in the Fallen Duet and I love him even more now. How does this author make these beautifully flawed characters so endearing. I see, feel, and understand why he has taken the path he is on even when I don’t agree with his choices. Ugh having said that this author is an evil genius, making you think you know all. When I have started to read the second book in her duets in the past, all I can think is WTH?! Yes, historically that is her MO. I am on to her. Ugh I am gearing up for the next book. Did I mention this author is EVIL?! Lol!
This book lays the foundation and you get to experience how Cade and Aria fall in love. You gets tastes of their early years together but the here and now is what is filled with all the heartbreaking flavor. Some real mental heath issues are explored and all the sadness that involves. SO GOOD!
So my point, EVERYONE needs to read this book! My warning though, plan to be haunted long after you turn the last page. Yikes! I need book two RIGHT NOW.
Happy Reading! Wink! XOXO
5 Cranky Stars
Well this book was depressing and maddening and made me want book two like right now. I wasn’t sure what I was getting into with this book and I love that. I thought it might be sad and deal with mainly the age difference between Cade and Aria but it was so much more. This book might be a trigger for some but it must be read. You might just find a bit of yourself in Aria. I know I did. Her epic breakdown was reminiscent to some I’ve had. Just please go into this story with an open mind and a few Kleenex.
Aria has been scarred by her father’s mental illness. She was put through so much and was even the sole witness to his demise by his own hand. She now carries that with her into her current life and is failing miserably. She feels adrift and alone. Her mother is of no use because she is the type to sweep it under the rug and ignore the issue. Jan is starting a new life with Sal and a new diner and Aria feels left behind. When a blast from her past shows up as her world history teacher, she is conflicted. He quiets the noises in Arias head but it’s taboo for them because of their age difference and being her teacher despite their family’s years long friendship. Cade is back home. Having suffered a tragedy himself he finds himself teaching back at his old high school. He lives with his demons and self-blame. It’s in his class he comes upon a familiar name and low and behold it’s Aria. He feels a connection and knows that they share a pivotal moment in time. At one point he was her only friend. He knows it’s wrong and against so many rules, but he can’t help himself. He tries to save Aria from herself repeatedly all while trying to look like just a friend and teacher on the outside. It all comes to a head when Ford gives him some very sobering advice. Now with the pivotal epic moment of Arias spiral in the rearview he is struggling to keep them above water but not all secrets are meant to be kept between two people.
I hated Jan. I know it’s just her twisted way of coping but man pushing things down doesn’t solve anything. She needed therapy herself. Jasmine and Willow are both mean girls. They are just the lowest of the low. I hated girls like them in high school. Think it’s just ok to treat people like crap. Ok deep breaths no need to get cranky about it! I didn’t care about the age difference between these two I was cheering them on. I think they heal each other. Now there were some scenes that made me cringe and I felt I had to skip them. I felt it when she felt it that’s how descriptive it was. I can’t wait for book two to get some closure and I know they have a bumpy ride ahead but I hope they come out the other side smiling and healing.
Wow! I had a feeling this book was going to be amazing learning what happened to Cade the young boy we learned to love in Brody and Lola’s story, but my heart was not truly ready..
This story will suck you in and I promise you will feel every emotion Aira goes through in this story.
Aria was 8 when Cade left for college they’ve always been close, we’ll ever since that night(you will have to read down fall to find out what happened..no spoilers here) and now he’s back and she not the 8 year old he remembers.
Aria is now 17, and in her final year of high school, she’s always been considered an outcast, she’s been bullied all throughout school so she tries to keep a low profile, Aria has not had the best childhood she’s been through more than your normal teenager and has become really good at pushing down her feelings and putting on a happy face to hide all the hurt and pain she has endured, but everyone reaches there boiling point and Aria’s is coming.
Cade is now 25 and back in the town he grew up in as the new American History teacher and track coach. He realizes on the first day of school that Aria the girl he grew up with and is considered family, the one persons who was always there for him when he needed her, is now in his class. Cade quickly realizes that Aria is almost an adult and starts to see her as an adult. There has been lots of talk of a new teacher starting this year, and as soon as Aria hears his voice she freezes and all her feeling for her first crush come crashing back.
There relationship is forbidden, there love won’t be easy it could get messy but all great love stories usually are right!? but sometimes the heart doesn’t care it wants what it wants!
I love this series! Do your self a favor and one click this baby!!
So I thought I had an idea of how Cade and Aria’s story might go, since I knew them from Lola and Brody’s duet. My every idea was oh so very incorrect. Forbidden to love, they can’t help falling for each other. Forbidden to be together, Aria falls apart. Her mother doesn’t want to listen or remember, her soon-to-be stepdad doesn’t understand, and the one person who DOES get it seemingly threw her away. Cade tries to stay strong, but will he be able to when everything comes crashing down on them and he sees just how lost Aria truly is?
I can’t wait to find out where we go from here, because a mean girl and her meaner sister just may ruin everything.