Mariana Tally was your typical high school nerd—short curly hair and poindexter glasses. The exception—she had a huge crush on the bad boy football star along with everyone else, but she knew she had a slim-to-none chance with Chaz…or so she thought until that one special night.When her dream of being with the football star came crashing down, she all but ran to the big city in pursuit of … something more and the hope she would forget him. It isn’t long until she finds herself in a new relationship. Over time, and with help from her new family and boyfriend, she turns her life around. But it isn’t long until her new relationship collapses. After another failed relationship, she decides to better her life and depend on herself for happiness. And she was…until her past catches up with her.Will the football star remember her? Can she avoid falling back with the cheating ex? Will her one big secret finally be revealed? Or can she somehow manage to leave the past where it belongs?
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Sweet emotional second chance love story! I was completely caught up in their story
Riana once crushed on the popular football player. Her wish came true to kiss him, but then he left to fulfill his dreams. Riana was left to pick up the pieces. When her present relationship falls apart, Riana knows she has to depend on herself. In walks Chaz and those feelings come rushing back. I really enjoyed their relationship. A rocky past, and now a second chance to get it right. Fate threw them together and this time I found myself hoping they would get it right. This was a sweet second chance story, that captured my heart. I could not put it down.
Tor Thom and Charley Ongel really make this book shine. Their natural chemistry makes the chemistry between Chaz and Riana so much sweeter. I could feel the pull between these two characters through their narration. Tor and Charley brought this romance to life.
Very enjoyable with a few things I didn’t see coming. This author knows how to pull the emotions from me even in this short story. I was happy and sad as well as laughing at that little girl.
Mariana was 13 years old when she and Chaz shared what was her first kiss. And, what a kiss! He was her first everything but Chaz went off to college and they didn’t see each other again. Until now. Seven long years later, Riana runs into him at the gym she just joined and recognizes him right away. It takes him a little time to figure out where he’s seen her before, but then it dawns on him. He remembers the dare in the closet from high school and he knows he’s found the woman whose kiss he could never forget. They take their time to reconnect but the love that began all those years ago is still burning brightly. A twist of fate allows Chaz to see Riana’s phone when a text comes across that reveals a secret that she’s keeping from him. He doesn’t react well and it takes a dangerous situation for him to know what’s true and sacred in his life. This is a lovely story with complicated and interesting characters. Some of the cast from Falling For the Dare are back with their continuing stories. Wonderfully done!
Falling for the Past
A Falling Series Novella
By: Elaine Marie
Narrated by: Tor Thom, Charley Ongel
I love first love stories, that feeling of nostalgia, memories of loving the unattainable boy. Elaine Marie captures this feeling in Falling for the Past, with a twist! Mariana has eyes for the popular, older football player,Chaz and it results in her first kiss and her first time with the boy of her dreams. Chaz gets a scholarship to college for football, taking his chance to get away from his family life. Now years later, these two once again meet up, but will he remember her? Is there still that spark? And will he fit into her life once he finds out her secret? It’s a story that captures your inner high school girl, gives you that thrilling feel of firsts with that boy you didn’t think would ever see you. It’s a story of second chances, lives colliding, overcoming your past and finding that happiness everyone craves. I love Elaine Marie. She has a way of connecting you to the characters, and letting you enjoy their lives.
Narrated by the talents of Tor Thom and Charley Ongel, we can feel the bond between Riana and Chaz. Their own chemistry flows down into these two, and we can hear and feel their connection. Thom’s voice is always smooth as silk, and he plays Chaz as that cocky athlete, then matured adult. Ongel adds so much with Riana, as she is that starstruck girl who is now the responsible woman. I love how these two interact and always enjoy their performances.
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First kisses and first crushes. Loved this story, Riana and Chaz, after years apart finally meet again years later, sounds a bit like fate, these two are so perfect for each other! loved the little twist or secret thrown in there , made the story that much better