★ A top 100 Amazon best-selling ebook ★The people we love are thieves.They steal our hearts. They steal our breath.They steal our sanity.And we let them.Over and over and over again.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * They say you never forget your first love.Mine was a homeless musician who wandered straight into my soul.He was my first everything. And fourteen years later, I still can’t get … into my soul.
He was my first everything. And fourteen years later, I still can’t get him out of my head.
He broke all my rules.
He also broke my heart.
I watched him climb to stardom, cheering him on from afar.
But I was never a fan; just a girl in love.
Like a tornado, he spiraled, leaving a path of destruction in his wake.
But love conquers all, right? It has to. Because here I stand, ravaged and ruined, needing it to be true.
We can’t go back, but I want to. Back to the park. Back to when he sang only for me. Before he was famous. Before he shattered my heart.
I thought I knew everything about him.
But I could not have been more wrong.
He promised me every tomorrow. And here I am, waiting.
And hoping.
Again.
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This isn’t your typical romance story. It’s more a journey of two people in love who can’t, and won’t, let go of that love.
These characters aren’t perfect, but they represent real people who are dealing with these struggles every day.
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Another great read from Carian Cole!
“There’s no Rehab program for LOVE”
Absolutely. Or we’d all be institutionalized that’s for sure. Wearing straight jackets no less!!
Be prepared to have a stack of tissues and order a giant bottle of wine, because this book is simply mayhem for the hearts. Hauntingly passionate and stunning in revelations, the book was like a sledgehammer to my heart, kept pummeling even when I was down. A major Cryfest that simply can be summed up as a tragic love story of the girl who eats lunch in the park and a homeless street musician- Piper & Blue
He doesn’t have anything other than his guitar, his duffel bag and all it contains, and his dog.
The first chapter had me like- what an unusual story…how will it pan out…maybe the guy rises to fame and riches. But Nope!. Carina pulls the rug right under your sensible feet and you go flying in the air, not knowing right from wrong or up from down. There’s a major upheaval at 36% and I was livid and looking to smash something…someONE!!
I was angry at Piper, why is she such a doormat, where is her self worth….but you know what, I fell in love with Blue, I couldn’t let go of him, I gave him so many chances , so why shouldn’t she.
To say this story is an emotional rollercoaster is the understatement of the year!!
“I was a fucking tumbleweed, a twisted up mess of dirt and weeds bouncing around in the wind.”
I’m going to make you dirty, too. And it’s never going to wash off.
And true to his promise, he dirties her, breaks her with his bare hands and walks all over her pieces.
Blue comes like a roaring tornado in her life, throws everything around and when he leaves there’s devastation and destruction. She doesn’t even get the time to gather the shattered pieces of her life. She’s literally on her knees!
It’s gravityless simulation, you’re flying high one moment, banging into walls the next, falling down at warp speed and land with a thump on your ass at last. The shocks just keep on coming, up To the LAST MINUTE!!
BUT…its also a heart touching story of struggles of a man with broken mind. The monsters plague him every minute of every day. The voices in his head boom into his ears and his fight is valiant and one sided.
“It’s like living with a monster in your head, Piper. And it just fuckin’ owns you, consumes you, bleeds you, tortures you. It doesn’t let you sleep. It doesn’t let you be happy. It doesn’t let you trust. So you do what it says just to shut it the fuck up, to try to get just a tiny amount of peace, and then it starts all over again.”
I loved piper but I’m totally, stupidly in love with Evan Von Blue. He just stole my heart with his charming smile and deep smoky voice. Him & Acorn are just right there in front of my eyes and I’m the girl eating my sandwich in front of him.
But one thing that’s a constant throughout the story is the intensity and authenticity of Blue’s love for Piper. Even though it sometimes gets overpowered by his demons, it’s there nonetheless. Unquestionable, genuine, deep love
“I love you like there’s no tomorrow. Always. Always. Always”
Piper I must admire for her loyalty and tenacity. That girl is purely driven by heart and just thrives on compassion. Her goodness just radiates and unending patience is the perfect fit for the chaotic whirlwind, that is Blue. No other woman would be his soulmate other than her
“People can’t change who they are inside, or how they feel, or how they’re wired, Josh. That doesn’t mean they should be dumped and forgotten.”
Two issues I had- I needed more of Blue’s POV, because the one sided narrative had me pitying Piper and had difficulty approving her decisions.
Secondly it was a tad too long in the middle. the tautness would’ve added an edge to this story.
But it still wrings your heart dry, dessicates it of the tears and just sweeps clean all the emotions in a basket. I cried through the entire book, just painful, hurting tears. And though shocked and saddened at the end, it doesn’t make me love it less even a bit.
Go pick up this story it’s EPIC!!
4.5 Ladybug myth stars
Highly recommend. Heart and music. Carian writes books that crumble you then put you back together better than before.
“It’s dark, and ugly; raw and passionate. It brings pain and it brings happiness and everything in between. This love—our love—is a love that never dies.”
I sometimes write reviews where I say that I love every single page of a book, but this is not one of those. Some of these pages ripped my heart out and I might need therapy to survive the thoughts that won’t stop flowing through my mind, both good and bad. I feel exhausted and raw, my feelings too exposed, my heart too fragile and too big for my chest. Carian Cole…sigh.
There is soooo much that happens in this story that I can’t tell you about. You just have to dig in and survive it. Yes, it will blow your mind. Yes, it will break your heart. But it will also fill it too. Love is love is love and the presence of pain does not negate that love. Yes, everyone thought she was crazy for falling in love with a homeless musician that had nothing to offer her. If she had been given a choice, maybe she would have chosen not to fall. But by the time she realized it, it was too late, and he was ingrained in her soul.
I wanted to hate him for the pain he caused, over and over and over. But, like her, I love him too. He promised her every tomorrow. But this story is titled No Tomorrow, and that fact kept flashing in the back of my head as I turned every page with fear and hope. This story wrecked me, but I wouldn’t change a thing about it. Just be prepared, you will need tissues.
I know this is a standalone, but there are some amazing support characters that have their own stories that I’m hoping the author decides to write. The line forms here…
I don’t know how to begin to describe this drenched filled love story about soulmates and forever lovers. It bought me to tears just from reading the first beginning of this book. I don’t know how anyone can read this book and feel it wasn’t real or for them, but everyone has their own opinions. I’m blessed that the author wrote this book about mental health and didn’t shy away from the good, bad, or the ugly. Blue maybe be the character in this fictional book, but he is more real to me than any hero or character I’ve ever read. Yes, I believe he is a hero and you would too if and when you read No Tomorrow. Well, this book about a young girl named Piper who meets the love of her life, yet he’s not ready to be her forever. Blue leaves Piper feeling he’s not good enough for her and finds fame and rock star status half the country away. During that time Piper grows up still hoping he will come back. They eventually find their way back to each other but not without hardships. Carian has written another beautiful book that leaves you breathless with anticipation in wonder if Blue and Piper will ever be happy and together again.
No Tomorrow is a new standalone, full length, romance novel written by the talented author Carian Cole. A Must Read Book!!! Before you begin to read this book, you’ll need tissues and maybe one or two glasses of wine…It’s that GOOD!!!!This is Piper’s, Blue’s and Acorn story. No Tomorrow is very deep and emotional but at the same time is a very beautiful and consuming story. I have read the Ashes & Embers Series and the Devils Wolves Series but I have to say that this novel, is the best book from Carian Cole. The plot is very deep, intense, realistic and honest with some difficult themes like drug abuse and depression but they are extremely well written. I honestly recommend to any fan of romance to go buy this amazing, heartbreaking and enthralling story.
The story of Piper and Blue was gritty and raw! Their journey was filled with pain and torment but the bursts of joy and harmony made every bit of anguish easier to endure. I’m not sure if I would have ever put myself in Piper’s position when it came to Blue and had to try very hard to understand why she was doing what she was. I loved that she was able to see beyond his circumstances and was drawn to the beautiful man he really was. It was almost too easy to empathize with these characters and their story was not only hot and intense, it was dramatic, emotional and life-affirming.
I wasn’t sure how to encapsulate this book without giving anything away and thought short and simple would do the trick. I’m literally holding myself back from revealing too much because this story was indeed fantastic. It tackles homelessness, judgmental attitudes and how they effect others, addiction, music, friendship, love and destiny. I couldn’t help but agree that Piper and Blue seemed to be meant for each other and the hardships they faced to get to their happy ending were worth it. If you love a story that details a certain and unfortunate reality, you’ll love this one!
I knew from the blurb this book was going to rip me to shreds but even I wasn’t expecting it to be quite as heart wrenching. I’m a little lost now that I’ve finished Piper and Evans story. I felt so many different emotions over the last few days whilst reading this, I don’t even know where to start with this review.
No Tomorrow is one of those really special books that you know from the start will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading. The characters stole a piece of my heart and even though I got frustrated at times, I couldn’t help but love them both. I adore a book that gives me all the feels. When I say all the feels I mean exactly that. I want, no I need, to feel the butterflies, the excitement, the gut wrenching heartbreak, the anger, frustration and confusion. I want my heart to ache. I want to read while I’m trying to swallow past the lump that’s lodged in my throat while battling back the tears. I want to feel the happiness, the hope, the connection that the characters share. Most of all I want to fall completely in love with the fictional characters that start to feel like real people the more I read and Carian Cole delivered all this and more. If I could rate this book higher than five stars I would do in a heartbeat. I laughed, got frustrated to the point of near tears and had my emotions messed with big time. Read this book!! One of the best books I’ve read this year and one I won’t forget any time soon.
No Tomorrow is one of the best books I’ve ever read.
Carian Cole created a story like no other with this book. Words fail to describe the emotions that this book made me feel. Blue and Piper’s story is so real. It’s raw, it’s important, and it’s real freaking life. No Tomorrow is so fucking powerful – I felt it so deep in my soul. I felt this story down to my bones. Carian wrecked me and shredded my heart to pieces, then put me back together just to break my heart again.
If you read no other book this year, read this one. It’s life changing.
Oh, Blue. We love you.
This book is not just fairy tail. This book is real.
Wonderful story don’t miss it out!
I loved this book a lot! The author writes very realistic content, showing how people can suffer emotionally from depression. Check TWs before reading! This book will literally take you on a ride of misfortunate things but overall, I loved it. The heroine and hero’s story is messy and chaotic but will leave you shading a few tears.
My Review Check List
AKA significant signs for a good book
Here ? No Tomorrow by Carian Cole
– (NOT WANTING TO PUT THE BOOK DOWN – WHICH INCLUDES CARRYING AN E-BOOK READER LITERALLY EVERYWHERE I GO, ALLNIGHT READING SESSIONS AND SNEAKING OUT OR IN PLACES INCLUDING TOILETS TO READ A FEW PAGES)
– there is a def yes on that in this book. Every break almost physically hurt – I was reading while walking- in my lunchbreak (I am even now significantly thinking about my lunchbreak because of this book). I read in the night leaving me only 4 hours of sleep – just the bare minimum and I was cursing myself for not starting to read that book on a Friday night. I would have been tempted to cancel my date the upcoming Friday – I guess this will teach me to be more careful – but honestly, I would have never expected that.
– (TALKING WITH YOUR BOOK – NOMATTER WHERE YOU ARE AND WHO IS WATCHING YOU)
– I would have never guessed the how this book would make me act. I started rambling while reading with people around me- lucky they knew me and the way I get when reading.
– (CRYING AND/OR LAUGHING – -OUT LOUD- NOMATTER WHERE YOU ARE)
– yeah there is that …. I was sitting in my lunchbreak with colleagues around me and my eyes started to well up …. There is not much laughing in this book – no mam – but my throat closed and I felt like choking on more than one occasion – God this hurt ….I even have to blink several times now while writing this
– (THE INTENSE FEELING OF WANTING TO PUNCH OR HUG A VIRTUAL CHARACTER IN REAL LIFE)
– OH yes I wanted to punch someone here specifically the universe …. And If I could meet these characters I would hug them to death and tell them I am so sorry. I am not even sure why I am sorry I simply feel like that
– (REMEMBERING THE PLOT/ THE AUTHOR / THINGS AND/OR CONVERTING CONTENT TO YOUR REAL LIFE)
– you can be sure – absolutely sure that this book will not leave me for the unforeseen future –
My Essence ?
Have you ever read a book and felt scared? Its that moment right in the middle of the book when it can go in any or no direction with the best or worst outcome and you feel like it would be better to not know what is going to happen rather than knowing the outcome is bad? Well this book is one of those books. So far every book I read from this author and there were several has been a deeply emotional 5 star ride and I think by now it is safe to say she is a def. a 1-click-read once you liked one of her books. I am pretty sure if you liked Storm, Talon , Tied or any of her other books you will love this one. It will hurt – oh yes it will – but her writing is beautiful it is like a train wreck – like the movie Titanic – you know that ship is sinking but you still cannot bring yourself to change the channel … THAT kind of hurt.
Dear Author thank you for sharing these wonderful characters with us – please continue to choose plots like this and never change how you write. Even if this book came so much later then expected it was worth the wait.
WOW! Just… WOW!
I had this book on my TBR list for a very long time. I’ve read about it so many conflicted reviews and now I know why.
This book is a complete wrecked rollercoaster of intense emotions and feelings.
I needed 2 days to beginning this review because I didn’t know how describe what this book did to me. 2 days that I didn’t touch other book
I’m in love with this book and am a complete wreck at the same time.
This never ending brutal emotional and heartbreaking story pulled me from the first page in and spit me out with sadness and happiness at the same time at the end. I was not able to put it down. It’s crazy good written, captivating, gripping and terrifying emotional. The mixed feelings that have taken me through the story made me question, what would I do if I would be Piper? What would do a normal, not so patient and at the same time stubborn woman?
This book touches topics about a mental disease, that are very difficult to describe for the most people, but Carian did it so unbelievable authentic, that you can really feel the pain and chaos that’s happening in Blues head.
I’m in love with the characters and the story. I love that she took time and effort to explain all the small things that happened in their lives.
This book will stay with me forever and I’ll definitely reread it again and again.
For all of you, that didn’t read it yet, do it! It’s heartbreaking beautiful and amazing story about soul mates in a complete other dimensions with a unbelievable amazing HEA
Best book I’ve read all year
Warning: This book touches on some sensitive subjects such as depression, mental illness, and drug use. I would recommend this book for readers 18+.
I had a love/hate relationship with this book while I was reading it. I hated that I had to keep putting it down in order to get a hold of my emotions, but the love of these two characters had me diving back in to see what happens. There is a line within the book that sums up this story perfectly as this book was “making me want to smile and sob uncontrollably at the same time”. No Tomorrow is Piper’s and Blue’s emotional story filled with all the feels. I have never wanted to throw my Kindle as much I did while reading their story. The only reason I decided to go with a four-star review is that I thought the book was rather long and the ending fell a little flat for me. After such an emotional story of love and all the up and downs Piper and Blue go through to grasp that HEA… the ending just didn’t come up to par.
No Tomorrow by Carian Cole is a standalone romance told in dual POV and spanning years of the lives of Blue/Evan and Piper. A romance that is epic, emotional, completely angst-ridden and emotionally draining. Powerful and deep, this story will leave you on the edge so many times but there is a happy ending at the end of all the drama and emotion, and it is such a hard-earned one, for Evan, for Piper and for us readers too.
Piper is a play by the rules quiet woman who minds her own business and savors her lunch hours in the park. One day her lunch hour serenity is encroached upon by the beautiful music being produced by a street music artist and his guitar. Lunch hour is now the highlight of Piper’s day. Until an afternoon shower forces them into conversation and fate just takes over from there.
Blue has been lost for so long. When things get out of control he walks to keep things at bay. When he first sees Piper at the park he becomes just as intrigued by her as she is by him. It’s the push and pull they have for each other that actually keeps him in one place for longer than he has ever stayed all to know this beautiful woman a little more.
The story travels with Piper and blue/Evan from their first encounter and through the different phases of their relationship through the years. You are left never quite knowing where it is going. The story is far from predictable. Some things will leave you cussing the characters, others will have you sighing with relief or balling your eyes out. Take your pic. Well-written and well-paced this is a longer than average read for the romance industry but not so long that you get bored. Evan and Piper and all their family and friends deserved every letter on every page. Enjoy!
When you read a book like this one your mind is a jumble mess of emotions. It’s pretty fitting given this book. This book was light and dark, up and down and so many different ways I can’t think straight now that I’ve finished.
When you seen the blurb you see that in a way it’s a second chance romance, but I’m going to tell you that it goes so much deeper then that. It slowly digs a hole in your heart and at times you don’t think the author is going to fill that hole but as she slowly filled it within me, my heart soared. I had to stop at times to just absorb what I read but I would dive right back in.
Blue and Piper have this connection from the start of the book that I really was able to feel in my soul. She was the good to his bad and she was the light to his dark, but he also gave her things she needed. He understood her and gave her a taste of bad. I laughed, I cried quite abut and I got the closure that I was hoping for. Even thinking about it all now gives me tears because while it was a rough ride…. it was so beautiful.
There is so many things I want to ramble about because they impacted me so much as a reader but the kind of story this is? You just need to buckle up and experience it. Go in without reading spoilers, skim over reviews of you must…. because when it’s all said and done you will be glad you did.
Lastly, I want to say thank you to the author for writing this book. With the emotional ride I was on I can only imagine what you went through to get the words out. Thank you for opening yourself up and pouring out these beautiful words and taking me (and your readers) on Blue and Pipers journey. I wanted to yell at you so many tines but you filled the hole in my heart…. so thank you! 5 outstanding Stars #2OCCJD
This is amazing!! I’m a huge fan of Carian Cole and she did not disappoint me with No Tomorrow. It was so well written and delivered. It is a story that will stay with me for a while and left me with book hangover of the best kind. This book is so real and raw and wonderful and heartwrenching and everything. Just beautiful!
Hauntingly beautiful!!!
That’s the best way to explain this story!
As the blurb says the best way to enjoy this read is going in blindly, however I’d like to add get the tissues ready and promise not to slam your reading device across the wall!
Explosive, raw and gritty are words that only begin to describe the emotions evoked by Piper and Blue.
Plagued by demons and heartache, Piper and Blue’s story spans over a decade.
There’s heartache and loss, and purity and hope.
Full of twists and turns, the best and worst parts of unconditional love are explored and dissected in this highly emotional and gripping unconventional romance.
When you’re so immersed by your love for the other person, you lose sight of yourself and all reasoning.
Can there really be a happily ever after?
It’s not always an easy read as the characters are not always likable, and their love for each other often turned into a highly toxic brew.
The writing so sharp that I felt the passion, the emotions and the pain the characters went through.
Exceptional writing, with complex characters I couldn’t tear away from reading this beauty.
The end result… you have to read and find out! Trust me it’s worth it!!
My only issue was that there were elements of Blue’s experiences that weren’t explained fully like, and it would have helped knowing his background more
4.5 stars!
Somehow I managed to avoid any spoilers and blindly dove head first into Piper and Blue’s story. I was expecting another Carian Cole classic, but what I got was so much more! There are simply no words that could ever do this story justice.
When I started reading, I thought I might have an idea of where this story was heading and boy was I wrong! It was so much better than I imagined. The emotions I felt reading No Tomorrow were so real and so raw. This is the kind of story that stays with you forever.
Carian Cole takes you on an emotion-fueled ride from start to finish, and when that ride is over, you’re left wondering how you’re gonna be able to exist in the world after experiencing this heartwrenching love story.
I loved No Tomorrow, and I absolutely adore Carian Cole for writing this. I didnt know it until I started reading it, but I NEEDED this book in my life…