From author Nikki Ash comes a new, contemporary, stand-alone romance.Live hard. Love harder. Trapped under my controlling mother’s expectations and rules, I’ve lived my life for everyone but me. My only escape—a carefully guarded list of things I can only dream of doing. One by one, I slowly find the courage to start living. And that dream becomes a reality the moment my lips crash against a … moment my lips crash against a mysterious stranger’s in a drunken attempt to check another item off my list.
Only I wasn’t prepared for how that one kiss would alter the course of my entire life. In a single night, everything changes.
Ethan Romero is the opposite of everything I’ve ever known. He’s the dark to my light. The corruption to my innocence.
He shows me that life is more than a list of experiences to check off. It’s about living in the moment so you don’t miss the ones not on the list—the ones you didn’t even know you wanted.
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Heart-stopping and intense! Before I Die is a book that grabs you from the start and drags you into a suspenseful, yet sweet and sexy, world that’ll keep you guessing! I devoured this book, eager for each twist and turn Nikki Ash threw my way! Five Dark, Decadent, and Delicious Stars!
This is a story about a girl who has lived with so much pressure, what happens when the pressure is too much? Nevaeah and Ethan are the most unlikely pair, but the heart knows what it wants. A nearly mobster and a Sunday school teacher caught up in the worst situation possible. Do they make it out alive? Together?
“This newfound freedom is my chocolate cake. I’m already craving it, and I haven’t even tried it yet.”
This author just keeps getting better!
This book is everything to me from the entire storyline to the absolutely amazing characters you fall in love with pretty quick. These two had me completely and utterly hooked on their story from the very start and not let go. This really is my favorite book by this author and at the very top of my list.
I went in blindly on purpose because I wanted to discover what the title meant, and that’s exactly why I loved this story so much!
What a surprise!
Wow I did not expect that!!
This story was a unique darkish romance of opposites attracting where good versus evil, and dark versus light find a happy balance. Captivating, suspenseful and full of unexpected surprises, the story of Neveah and Ethan was a perfect juxtaposition that gave the story the depth that made their story worthwhile reading.
Yet, there was a purity to their unique dynamic that made their story even more compelling to read about.
Amazingly, beautiful story that delivers a powerful message that will stay with you forever. “Live hard. Love Harder.”This is a story that reminded me to live life to it’s fullest.
Nevaeh, and Ethan meet in an unusual way when she does something way out of her comfort zone. They don’t forget one another and a dangerous circumstance has them meeting again. Ethan takes full responsibility for Nevaeh, and they find love with one another and communicate so well together. Nevaeh, has family issues that she hasn’t dealt with and Ethan still suffers from the past. These two are perfect for one another.
I like how it wasn’t an instant love at first sight but attraction. Also, that it didn’t take most of the book for them to fall in love. I don’t like when it takes a long time.Ethan was powerful but he wasn’t to hard of a man. He had a soft touch and a good heart.
Before I die is AMAZING!!
This book is amazing in every way. Nevaeh is so naive and sheltered and she is trying to break away from that. She is trying to get out more and be more spontaneous. Ethan is a rich and powerful club owner. When they accidentally meet in his club the sparks fly and they can’t stop thinking about each other. There are some unexpected twists and turns in this book. Be prepared to laugh,cry and be on the edge of your seat. I was so pulled into this book that I just couldn’t put it down. Pick up this book and devour it like I did. You won’t be disappointed.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book (given by author)…
This was very intense beautiful book that I enjoyable immensely. It is the story of Nevaeh and Ethan, the angel and the harden man.
They meet under odd circumstances, but I loved every minute of it and apparently so did Ethan 😉 I don’t want to reveal too much since there are a few twists that make the story intriguing and I don’t want to ruin it.
I loved Ethan and Nevaeh together from moment one and even though a lot of things happen, they stick by each other. You have Nevaeh who, lived under a very strict religious mother, trying to find herself and live her own life which leads to some unfortunate events. Then we have Ethan, dark broody and lost, business man with ties to underground just surviving until he meets his Angel.
It must be said I want an Ethan of my own!
You ever just love a story and try to block out all the bad like it didn’t happen? The whole situation with Stephen, Nevaeh’s older brother, really did hurt my heart especially their last conversation together. I absolutely adored the relationship between Nevaeh and Blaire, her BFF and I’m so glad we got to see them interact; books usually just tell you their besties and they never have conversation.
Now I did think I was going to have another experience like Unbroken Promises; that book destroyed my heart and I was hesitating to read this book. I’m glad to report while my heart did hurt at times, it didn’t get decimated. Also side note, I loved the cameos from Jax and Willow (Finding Our Tomorrow) when Ethan and Nevaeh went to Forbidden Ink.
This book does touch on a few sensitive subjects, but does not go into detail.
You’re definitely going to want to read all about Ethan and his Angel. What a beautiful story filled with intensity and passion from these characters. Their journey is creatively intertwined and full of twists you wouldn’t see coming. A lovely tale of self discovery and second chances. I adored the epilogue because my poor heart was racing there for a moment. Highly recommend giving this book a read.
Darn you Nikki Ash *shakes fist at the sky* You made my eyeballs leak again! Someone get me an eyeball plumber. It’s out of control. I can’t stop crying overly emotional happy tears because of this book. They just keep coming. Nevaeh and Ethan’s story is just too much for my little heart to handle it’s level of awesome. It’s brilliant, suspenseful, and romantic.
There were moments that had my jaw dropping as much as there were moments that had me sighing all the dreamy sighs of a woman in full swoon. Nikki brilliantly delivers a story that goes deep while also remains endlessly entertaining. I found myself reflecting on my own thoughts and feelings on things as often as I found myself falling more and more in love with Ethan and Nevaeh. There story is one you won’t be able to predict and it’s nothing you could ever dream of, its about one thousand percent more than that.
This book was full of unexpected twists and turns and keep me wanting more! Nikki Ash delivers another incredible book! I love how Nikki keeps readers wanting more and falling in love with her characters!
This book gives all the feels of of Nevaeh and Ethan story. It is suspenseful, intriguing, a little twisted with this beautiful love story of 2 characters growing together. Nevaeh is so unexpected and grows so much. Watching Ethan fall for Nevaeh and realize how is past is affecting him and how he moves toward a future with Nehaeh.
Read this book, you will love it!
My poor heart. I think it literally stopped several times while reading this book. Once I started I just couldn’t stop reading, I was sucked into the story and if I’m honest I was ok with that. This storyline was absolutely amazing and i honestly loved every moment of reading it. I would absolutely recommend that you read this book.
Nikki Ash slays this beautiful and unique opposites attract/romantic suspense romance. This is not Nikki’s usual love story but she did a fantastic job of stepping out of her comfort zone; writing a unique, angsty, emotional, and suspenseful love story with a dark edge. This is a standalone with a HEA.
The characters are wonderful and addicting. Ethan was the biggest surprise for me. He is so much more than meets the eye. He is hard and scary at first sight but we soon learn that he is caring, loving, fiercely protective, and badass! I fell completely in love with him! Neveah (I love that name!) was sweet, naive, and sheltered.
Ethan and Neveah live in different worlds. Their paths should never have crossed. One night of stepping outside of her comfort zone changed Neveah and Ethan’s life forever. They weren’t looking for a relationship but that one kiss… Their chemistry ignites and burns white hot!
The story was unique and unexpected. It hit me in all the feels. I can’t stop saying how swoony and sexy Ethan is! I loved that they were opposites but fit so perfectly together. They were different in every way but their contrasts complemented each other. They build off of one another’s strengths but there are forces trying to tear them apart. The love story is not an easy one but it is beautiful and very much worth the read.
Before I Die is beautiful story of a woman finding her way in this world through an intense journey of heartbreak, love, strength, and acceptance. With many twist and turns, the magic unravels gradually and drags you into a world you’ll never want to leave. Nikki Ash again mesmerizes us with adventure, compelling characters, swoon worthy moments, and steamy scenes to make our hearts race. This is a book you will not be able to put down. Be prepared to take a journey along with Nevaeh, experiencing life in a new light, and falling deeply in love with all things Ethan. They will show you how to live hard and love harder. A 5 star read from beginning to end.
Great story with a lot of twists and turns.
This book is one of the most gut retching, captivating books that I have read in my life and the way that this author has written it was fantastic. I love the way that this author writes and this book pulled me in so hard that I couldn’t put it down, I was hooked. This book will keep you guessing all the way through and just when you think that you have sussed it there is another twist in there story.
Nevaeh is a very innocent, sweet loving kind of woman and she is going through some things in her life that are very difficult. Without giving to much away because you have to read it, she has made a list of things she thinks that she wants to do before she dies. But everything is not as it seems.
Nevaeh has been living a very strict life with her parents and they are always on her to not do this and that and her faith. Until she moves in with her best friend Blaire. One night Blaire convinces her to go out to a club and this is the night that will change her life forever.
Ethan owns the club and he is one hot as hell alpha male that can also be sometimes an ass that has a dark side, but deep down he is one awesome guy that will be inside of everyone’s heart. When this beautiful ANGEL kisses him out of the blue she is in his head and his heart and he will do anything to protect this innocent woman.
This author really knows how to make your heart ache, I was feeling every single emotion throughout this book and it will make you cry and it will have you reaching for the tissues on more than one occasion. The drama, the mystery, the suspense and the love inside of this book will make you feel it all and the twists and turns were awesome and so were the shockers.
Oh My!!
The characters in this book are very intense and they will stay with you forever I loved them all and I wish Blaire was a best friend that I had I loved her too and the way that the author brought them to life was amazing.
This authors writing style is beautiful. This story completely flows throughout and you will be hooked, it is a total page turner that will have you turning faster than anything. I guarantee that you will not see what is coming and you wont know what to expect but it is awesome and I recommend this book to everyone.
This book is expected to be released 9th July 2020.
Nikki has done it again, this time with more suspense than she usually has in her romance stories. Nevaeh has a list of things she wants to do before she dies, and one of those items leads her to Ethan. Their romance is sweet, sexy, and full of drama. I couldn’t put this book down, such a great read!
What a great story! I was reading this through till the early hours, not wanting to put it down. There is a lot going on and I felt that I just needed to keep reading to find out how all of this came out in the end. My heart was hurting and I distrusted just about everyone. I’m completely useless at finding the baddy and anticipate bad things around every corner. Very tense moments ensued.
Nevaeh is such a pure, angelic lady. Very innocent in every way. I just love her and I adore the way she grows and blossoms the further into the book. Her mother was a pill but I admired the way Nevaeh dealt with her.
Ethan is my hero. From the first moment, I was in love and he just got better and better right to the very end. There were so many obstacles to overcome and when it all wrapped up I was so happy with the results that I was smiling like a lunatic.
The writing is simply perfect and kept me wanting more. My heart was broken, sped up and melted several times. I definitely recommend that everyone reads this.
5 stars! Highly recommend this book and author!
I sound like a broken record, but I don’t care. There’s a reason why I keep saying that Nikki Ash’s stories are amazing and a must-read. I highly recommend you read her books.
If you are familiar with Nikki’s work, it has similar vibes to Bordello. It’s dark, suspenseful, and with a plot twist I didn’t see coming.
This book isn’t the typical stories that this author writes, but it was really good. I loved it so much that I couldn’t help myself to read the book in one sitting. From the beginning to end I was hooked on Nevaeh and Ethan’s story. Ethan had me swooning so hard for him. My emotions were all over the place. I was laughing, smiling, and crying.
I’m sad this book is over, but I’m really happy that a book makes me feel this way during these hard times. They grab a hold of you and never want to let go. Alas, I hope Nikki never stops publishing these amazing stories.
**3.5**
Neveah has led a very sheltered life but she has a list of things she wants to do so that she feels like she is living. Two of the things on her list is going to a night club and getting drunk. When she goes to the club she sees Ethan and crosses another item off her list – kissing a stranger – thinking she would never see him again. After a series of tragic and unfortunate events she finds herself under Ethan’s protection, living with him at his parent’s beach house.
This book was nothing like I expected – what it was I was expecting, I am not exactly sure but it was definitely not this quasi mystery-suspense romance but I liked it. I liked being kept on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen and what everyone was hiding. It was fun. I also loved how different Ethan and Neveah were but how they were the other’s salvation. Love when there is the light and the dark that come together to save the other. My only issue is that there were things that didn’t feel like they got resolved and that had zero explanation on. I have questions and I don’t like that. It felt like everything was rushed in the last 10% of the book when the rest of story was so well developed. But overall it was a fun read that I would recommend.
Little did Ethan know that when the angel in the white dress walked up and kissed him in his club that his life would be altered forever.
Nevaeh wanted to change her life, and she had a list to help her do it, kissing a stranger was on that list, but she had no idea what would happen by achieving that goal.
Nikki Ash has a talent that amazes me with every book she writes, and this one is no exception. The love between these lost souls is emotionally beautiful to be a part of, you fall a little bit in love with them too. There is some suspense, and just enough steam to make it fun. I couldn’t put this book down, I needed to follow their journey to love and happiness.