There’s off-limits… and then there’s your psychiatrist.
They call this place Oasis, and he’s the doctor in charge. He thinks he can save me. Heal me. Catch me if I fall…
Dr. Leo Chastain is a mouthwatering distraction. For that reason alone, I’m inclined to play his game.He doesn’t know I’m beyond help–Incapable of emotions that come naturally to others.
I might be a sociopath.
I warned him … reason alone, I’m inclined to play his game.
He doesn’t know I’m beyond help–
Incapable of emotions that come naturally to others.
I might be a sociopath.
I warned him my kind of broken can’t be fixed.
That the harder he pushes, the harder I’ll push back
…until he’s broken, too.
I warned him.
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The Fall Before Flight is an exceptionally well-written patient-therapist novel. It is also a fantastic, slow-burn romance in which you will feel the tensions rise between the hero and heroine until the pressure explodes! Dr. Leo Chastain and Amelia “Mia” Sloan our male and female protagonists will reel you in quickly and have you hooked on the plot that develops between them. Leo’s character is an enigma, a puzzle that Mia is determined to solve for her own purposes. Mia views herself as a bad girl, broken from a devastating childhood event which no one has been able to rescue her from. I was thoroughly intrigued by her character, because what was first put forth as a cut-and-dried reason for her neuroses evolves into something much more. Mia’s story is made all the more complex through idiosyncrasies deftly revealed by the author, the revelation of which aid in the progression of the plot and her character’s growth. When I began reading, I was wondering how the author would end this seemingly untenable situation between a patient and her therapist without some asinine plot machination that wasn’t believable. However, Halloran was able to suspend the reader’s disbelief and craft a work of fiction that was genius.
WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! SPEECHLESS!! TOTALLY SPEECHLESS!! L.M. Halloran blew me away with The Fall Before Flight! It totally surprised me and didn’t know what was coming next! I went in blind reading this Beautifully written story of a Patient/Psychiatrist Epic Love Story! It made me laugh out loud, synthetic with the characters and Hot & Bothered the next. It was sensory overload and a Shockwave so shocking that had you wanting more!
Leo Chastain is not your typical Psychiatrist doctor and wants to open up Amelia’s (Mia) mind to get into the root of herself destruction. Mia dislikes him right away but feels an magnetic energy between them. There is a Huge Sexual Chemistry that is Off the Charts HOT but Leo does not want to cross the line.
Their Storytelling was an Outstanding balance of Raw Emotions with Complex feelings and Suspenseful turns of events. Not to SPOIL ANYTHING for you but there are Twists & Turns on this Emotional Rollercoaster Ride and I Loved Every Minute of It!!
Dr. Chastain consults the notepad resting on his lap. Not for the first time, I wonder what’s written there. Has he reached a diagnosis? Does he have a plan?
I think about the end goal— my mental health— and what that looks like to Chastain. Amelia Sloan, Bleeding Heart Philanthropist? Or is his endgame to have me walk out of here an emotional mess?
This isn’t my first trip down Psychiatry Lane, obviously. And really, all therapists want the same thing: to rip open my scars and make me confront my deepest fears.
What none of them have understood is I don’t have any fears.
Love this author and this book!!
This author is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. The layers of her characters with complications and real life issues and challenges make her stories so real. You can’t separate yourself from the read because she does so well with drawing you in. There are so many things touched on during this read that you literally have to step back and really think about it. That fact alone make this a read to devour. The emotions and feels from the characters feeling Mia come to life and turning things around. Knowing the truth behind Leo. It’s all deep sigh worthy in a way this author is a master of. I love her style and will never tire of her books.
If I could give more then 5 stars I would! Unbelievably amazing story!
One of my favorite things about LM Hallorans books is just when I think I know what’s going on there’s a twist I never saw coming. She always keeps me guessing. Absolutely loved this book!
My heart broke for Amelia, she’d been through so much. So when the one person she could trust gets her into a private treatment program, she goes.
Leo Chastain sees more than Amelia realizes. He helps her in away no one else has been able too.
So many secrets and lies will be found out.
Omg I seriously could not put this book down! I was hooked to every word L. M. Halloran wrote. And if you haven’t read her books yet you’re missing out! Must one click!!
I am blown more away by every book of yours I read. This story is amazing and Mia is a complete mess. Only one person was able to fix her and it is such a wonderful journey.
I love everything about The Fall Before Flight by LM Halloran. I’ve read this book twice now, and I will definitely read it again. It was even better this time around. 6 stars and all my feelings.
This was my first read by L.M. Halloran, and while the first part of her story is flawlessly written and captivating, the second part of the story took a turn to the sappy contemporary I wasn’t expecting.
Don’t misunderstand me, the story is a perfect HEA, and isn’t that why we all read romance? But based on the blurb, that sucked me in, I was expecting something edgier, grittier. The glimpses into human behaviors around mental illness shines a light on a very real social issue. Bravo to the author’s bravery.
I loved the snarky, witty side of Amelia as she struggles to find herself with the help of buttoned-up, always in control Dr. Leo Chastain. Buried secrets and learning to trust, what could go wrong? Right?
I know my review might sound a bit like two different people wrote it, but I promise it’s not. I did enjoy many aspects of this story, but where it fell a bit short for me was the turn it took into the angsty, immature behavior that I didn’t find believable considering the age of the H/h.
This book was AMAZING! Mia is such a strong person! I just loved her! Like I literally could not put this book down! I was sucked in from the very first page! This was my first read from this author, as this book was recommended from a friend, and it definitely won’t be my last!
Definitely an automatic one click kind of book!!
Love this woman’s writing! Don’t miss out on reading L.M’s words! You won’t regret it.
This story completely blindsided me. I’m not sure what it is, but I’ve read quite a few of similiar books lately, but each tends to be a bit different, and equally as addicting. There is a monumental life event that happens to the heroine which lands them in a special treatment-in which they try and fight off their intense attraction to their therapy doctor. In this book, Amelia was just so genuinely damaged but living her life like any other female. I definitely admired her character quite a bit, and loved reading chapters in her point of view. Leo was brilliant and I’d like to find one person that wouldn’t be in love with him after reading this story. He is truly the definition of every romance readers book boyfriend.
I especially enjoyed the raw emotion this author made me feel while reading this book. There were so many little pieces of the puzzle and different twists that I couldn’t even begin to guess what was going to happen next. I will definitely be adding this author to my immediate one click list! – Victoria
Beautiful story that the author will pull you into and make you feel like we are right there.Definitely worth reading about someone who has life struggles and over comes them with the help of her therepy.Forbidden romance but oh …this book is so good
A girl hellbent of finding fear, no matter how high she has to fly, or how low she needs to swim needs help.
Dr Leo Chastain, a man of many talents specialises in mental health. Helping those in need and those who are lost.
Can you truly help others though when you are hiding behind an ocean of waves.
Amelia the girl who chases freedom from thoughts, and feelings. Who has suffered so much pain and anguish, that now she is lost.
An eclectic collection of minds within a facility hiding in plain sight miles from anywhere. A place to heal and mend or a place to fall apart.. Are they unique and individual or connected and entwined?
When your heart explodes and your mind is completely overwhelmed with thoughts both coherent and jumbled, and your emotions are all over the shop, you just know the book is special.
Well that’s me right now!
This is a story of finding the light switch and becoming true to yourself but to say only that is a complete injustice to this fantastic book.
There are so many branches on a tree, and each one has to be recognised and discovered before you can see the beauty of it all, and that goes for this book too.
Once you see the picture clearly as the story unfolds you will lose yourself to this book just like I did.
You will fall in love with Mia and her soul. Wish you had an appointment with Dr Chastain and hope that the future is brighter.
Thirty days is all it takes , but really it’s alot less than that for your heart to be held captive.
I was completely captivated, and enthralled and wow.. just wow!! words fail me…
If you pass this by then more fool you because this is one book that will render you speechless, it’s THAT amazing!
Another knockout book by LM Halloran. Once I start her books I can’t put them down. From page one to the ending I’m hooked by the characters, the plot, and the pace of the book.
Mia is a lost soul who has shut down all her emotions. She runs off of adrenaline and fear. This last stunt was enough for her brother Jameson to realize she needed help – badly. Whisked off to a treatment facility its there that she meets a motley crew of people just as f-ed up as her. It’s also where she learns how to trust one man who can control her future in a big way. Can she let her guard down enough to trust him? Or will she forever be trying to run from him?
Dr. Chastain is done playing games. All his patients need his time and attention. Mia can’t be the one he focuses on all the time. Yes she needs the most help right now, but the other need him too. Carefully he reaches out the olive branch to Mia for the help she desperately needs to have it come crumbling down around him. She is his hemlock. He needs to treat lightly. When things combust and Mia has to leave early it all comes out. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Can he survive? Can she? Or was this all for nothing?
She is broken and she told him so. The harder he pushes the harder she pushes back. Soon he is as broken as she is. Can they need each other? Can live get better for them? See what will happen
I received an advanced copy and I enjoyed it so much that I want to review
What a beautiful read. Finished the book in one sitting.
I am always up for a good slow burn. Loved the characters and the personal development that Amelia went through. She was a great heroine. Loved Leo hands down. Great secondary characters that had complex personalities that added to the story.
Interesting and engaging plot, predicted a thing or two but overall the plot was well thought out. Nice to have the title merged in with the story. I always enjoy reading anything by this author. Would recommend to friends.
I really enjoyed this book. Amelia was such amazing character. I love how she became an independent and selfless character. I did enjoy the mystery and the twist and turns in the story. I did like how mysterious Leo is and how adorable his son is. Give this book a chance you will not regret it.
This has to be my favorite book of L.M. Halloran! This is the third book of hers that I have read and this was exquisite writing I thought. The plot of the book kept me turning the pages way past my bedtime! I couldn’t quit until I knew how the story of Mia and Leo would turn out! Truly a wonderful read. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Halloran has next for us! She is officially on my list of auto buy authors now!
I can’t even give a brief synopsis of this book without giving a spoiler of some kind. All I can say is L.M. Halloran is one talented woman. The storyline in this book is so heartbreaking realistic with characters who are so relatable you just want the best for all of them. I’ve enjoyed all the books she’s written, but I think this one has touched my soul in such a way, it’s become my favorite