A lust story. Only meant to be temporary. A love story. Always meant to be permanent.A hate story. Never meant to be.This… is all three.NicoleIt started in an elevator in California. Our lust story.You know, the kind you know going in is a bad idea, but… the nagging desire and all. A few drinks in the hotel bar across from our workplace. A few nights in a luxury suite twenty floors above. … bar across from our workplace. A few nights in a luxury suite twenty floors above. What could it hurt?
Innocent fun would be had by all, and I’d walk away a well-satisfied woman. Ready to continue my life of brokenhearted loneliness.
Grady
It started on a ridge in Afghanistan. Our love story. You know, the kind you felt in your soul at first sight, but… the tragic circumstances and all. Intentionally casual conversation over Irish whiskey. Intentionally casual sex over the course of two weeks. How could I refuse?
Guilt-ridden bonds would be built, and I’d confess my darkest sin. Beg for forgiveness five years overdue and clean my conscience along with it.
It started with the cold hard truth. Our hate story. You know, the kind that could end a surprisingly beautiful beginning.
All books in the LOVE HAPPENS SERIES are standalones. They can be read on their own, or as a companion to the other books in the series:
Next to Me (Sam)
Wrong then Right (Beckett)
True to You (Asher)
Have a Heart (Jason)
Down to Fall (Grady)
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Down to Fall
(The Love Happens Series, #5)
Jodi Watters
I loved reading the fifth book in, “The Love Happens Series”. Down to Fall was beautifully written. This story was an emotional yet easy read for me. It was difficult for me to lay the book down after getting sucked into Grady and Nicole’s heart felt story. This pair has one life changing connection that takes place 5 years earlier in the story. Leaving Nicole heartbroken and Grady holding the secret of all secrets.
Grady and Nicole’s story starts off lust filled but what hot blooded woman wouldn’t want to mount her very own “Sexy Sixteen”. This Lust Story turns into a Love Story. That’s until Grady unleashes the secret that he’s been keeping from Nicole. Which turns this beautiful love story into a Hate Story. That is until Nicole does some serious soul searching. With some help from her BIL, this pair gets their HEA.
I couldn’t put it down. This is one amazing series. Each book better then the last. Super sexy sixteen. These men and their stories will pull you in and keep you flipping pages until you fall asleep reading.
Grady and Nicole meet at work. Though not exactly how she thinks it happens. Grady has been infatuated not just since he’d seen her at work. But when he was in the army with her husband and the missions aftermath.
The push and pull between these two,the truths and half truths, added to the crazy sexual tension adds up to one extremely amazing story. Sad and sweet. Sexy and mesmerizing. This is another amazing addition to one of my favourite series. Dont miss out. Grab all the stories you can.
5/5
Down To Fall (A Love Happens Novel Book 5)
Jodie Watters
This is the first book by Jodie Watters that I have read, and it definitely will not be my last. I plan to go back and read the prior 4 book, as I am guessing they each are about a different Sexy Sixteen guy. I had not trouble following this story line, so I believer they can be read as standalones. This is Grady and Nicole’s story, and it will take you on a journey of so many feelings. What’s not to like about Grady – I mean he is Captain Hot Pants, he has sexy tattoos, abs to die for, a great personality and treats Nicole wonderfully. I am sure he is the book boyfriend of many. Grady and Nicole seem to meet on the elevator going to work, but is that really how they met? Grady wants a relationship with Nicole, but Nicole just wants 2 weeks of sex. Will Grady agree to that because at least he will be with her? Or will he decide to stand true to his beliefs and desires? These two have amazing chemistry, but is it just lust or is there something more between them? You will need to read to find out. Cash was this super amazing son of Nicole’s. He certainly has a place in my heart. Kids are so young, open and smart. I loved that he had a problem wearing pants, but he thought nothing of it. These characters found their way into my heart, and now I plan to go back and read about the other Sexy Sixteens!
Blown away!!!!
This is my first time reading Author Jodi Watters, and I NEED to CHANGE that now!! This is the fifth book in this standalone series, and now I need to go read the rest! What started in an elevator between Grady and Nicole is so MUCH MORE than a love story!
This book will have you feeling ALL the emotions! I cried so much reading this, but I also laughed and felt unbelievable love!
This will DEFINITELY keep you guessing right up untill the end!
I absolutely loved this book and I can’t wait to read more!!
WOW!! DOWN TO FALL by Jodi Watters yet Blew Me Away Again!!
Grady and Nicole Storytelling was Captivating and Passionately Written!!
It can Only be described as an Epic Suspenseful and Emotional Rollercoaster Ride that had all the feels you can ask for in a Book!! With Twists and Turns that have you going into darkness and into the light at the same time!!
oh my i love this book. I love Grady and Nic so much they have this pure hot chemistry that burning . all Nic want is 2 week of hot sex but Grady want all of her. she not ready to get over her husband that pass away that was in military. Will Grady be able to convince her that they can be more than just sex or not but will his secret break them. Love these character so much hope get to read more of them . hurry and get this book you wont regret
I haven’t read the other books in this series. I took a chance on this because you didn’t need to read the others and it sounded really good. Grady is hot and who wouldn’t love him. Nicole on the other hand, I’m not sure on her because of how she used him and treated him. They both had lots to overcome. Their were lots of twists and turns I didn’t expect either. I really liked the characters written in here too. But my downfall was the way Nicole treated Grady really but I did like the book. Each person deals with their own way in grief. Maybe this was hers. But their chemistry was on fire. Wow! You’ll laugh and swoon and get angry but yes you’ll keep going to find what happens next.
Loved this story!!!! Grady and Nicole’s story ripped my heart into pieces then put it back together again. A beautiful story that I couldn’t put down!!!
This is more like a 3.5 star rating. I absolute loved Grady and the rest of the sexy 16 group! They were a great group with hearts of gold. They all had military background and were called off whenever they were needed. There was an instance that changed both Grady and Nicole forever. Nicole, I wanted to like but she drove me crazy and was horrible to Grady, yet he still wanted her. Yes I realize she had her reason for it but that’s no reason to use someone and treat them horribly. He took her on fabulous dates and she was just awful to him. I also struggled with reading this book. It didn’t really hold my attention but I think that was due to Nicole and how she was.
What wonderful story. Amazing characters! Forgiveness, growth, love, heartache, the right amount of hotness!! Jodi has a special way a bringing a story to life you will love it!
Nicole and Grady’s story was interesting. The connection between them was electric and supposed to be freeing and fleeting. There was so much going on with the storylines. I didn’t agree with one of the blame placing events, although when one is going through hard times, maybe they might see different. I enjoyed visiting again with the Scorpio crew. Cash made me laugh. He was a sweet addition to the story.
Fifth book in series, each can be read as stand alone book. Well written, lusty, full of storyline and depth of character. Love, loss, anger, lust, hopefulnness, lovely read. I recommend you read her books, they will capture your attention, draw you in.
I did enjoy this book but I felt some parts dragged a little. Maybe it is just me. I might have to revisit the other books in the series to give this one another fair read.
Nicole goes through a lot of heartbreak then one day five years later, she encounters Grady or also known as the Sexy Sixteen! Even after Grady’s big reveal, love seems to conquer all! Great book overall
Five years ago Nicole’s life changed forever. Grady a member of the special forces. It was love at first sight for him when he saw Nicole. You can guess all you want about how things will play in this book. Jodi keeps you guessing. Their chemistry is amazing. You will go on an emotional roller coaster while reading Down to Fall. Are you prepared?
Admittedly, this is the first book I have read in the series. It was easy as a standalone but I am definitely going back and picking up the others. I get the feeling that other members of the Sexy Sixteen had earlier stories and need to be read.
I love the way these characters are written. They are bold yet vulnerable, enticing yet aggravating, everything you want in a book. Nicole is a strong woman who has been standing behind Grady on the elevator for quite awhile. When he gives her a wink after a particular ride, she knows what she wants. But she has a lot to protect and would hide that no matter what. She has been in the limelight and now just wants to live a quiet life. Easier said than done. Grady is Special Forces and works on the 16th floor of the same building as Nicole. He knows who she is and her story. But he is not ready to let her know that. He knows they should be together but hesitates because of his secret. But once they meet in the hotel room across the street, he is ready to give her whatever she wants. He just hopes it will be enough. For both of them.
This book will have you all over with emotions. You’ll be yelling at them to just say it and then tear up when they show their vulnerable sides. I was captivated by this book and I’m pretty sure slowed down my reading so it wouldn’t end. Jodi Watters, thank you for introducing me to this series. I can’t wait to go back and read the others.
I can’t get enough of the Love Happens Series! Down to fall was phenomenal! I couldn’t put it down! Grady and Nicole’s characters were amazingly written and wouldn’t have changed anything about them. Ms. Watters has written another fantastic book!
Nicole and Grady’s story had me feeling everything. I really liked their story and the way they were with eachother.
Down to Fall is the fifth book in the Love Happens Series from Jodi Waters and my first read from her. It is the story of Grady and Nicole. Both have their own interesting backstory and their connection to each other is central the plot and pace of the story.
Down to Fall is emotional and well written. I was initially confused about Nicole’s backstory and the link between her and Grady but found myself becoming invested in wanting to find out which kept me hooked on the book. I do believe that Nicole and Grady (aka Barbie and Ken) had a beautiful connection physically and emotionally which allowed me to also be invested in finishing the book as quick i could to see the development of their relationship which was a bit of rollercoaster but still enjoyable to read. I loved the addition of other characters and makes me excited to read all the previous stories and hopefully Carter’s in the future. My favourite line was the one Grady said to Nicole about food and water (totally hit my heartstrings)
This is book 5 in A Love Happens series. This can be read by itself. You will meet the other characters from the previous books. Nicoles day would start with a smile. Riding the elevator with the sexy 16 was a great start of her day. This is how she meets Grady. She has been staring at his camouflage covered bottom for weeks wondering if his buns were tight and tan like the rest of him or if he has a tan line. Yum. I loved reading this book , the good and the bad. I couldn’t put this book down.