AN AMAZON PICK FOR BEST ROMANCE BOOKS OF 2019 AN AMAZON PICK FOR BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH “When Ashes Fall is a tautly written, complex, and emotionally-charged love story that takes the reader on an unforgettable, unexpected, and deeply moving journey.” —USA Today It’s been said that you can’t love two men at the same time.You can’t split your heart, soul, and body in half.But I’m here to … time.
You can’t split your heart, soul, and body in half.
But I’m here to tell you, you can.
Dylan Cole is like ice, sharp and unpredictable, the thunder inside a tumultuous storm.
Smith Reid is warmth, soft and gentle, perfect like a sunny day.
Both are mine.
But I can have only one.
There are two sides to this tale.
I’m here to tell you mine.
If you think this story is about a cheater, you couldn’t be more wrong.
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This book was very deep and intense. I wasn’t sure what I was getting into but I knew it would be gut wrenching and it was.
Alix is a very complicated character it goes from past to present and you see a very strong woman in the past one who will do anything to keep the people of Boston safe. The present character is a deeply broken woman. It takes most of the story to figure out what happened and that’s when the tears come hard.
This book takes a few characters past and present and shows you a love story unfold as you get deeper into the story there are a few cracks that come out.
When Alix comes face to face with her fears a new stronger character comes back. This book was so good a lot of back and forth but what a story.
What happens when you face the worst day of your life and have to move forward?
Lived this book. Amazing story telling. Could not put it down.
One of the best books I have ever read. Beautiful, gut wrenching and inspiring throughout, I wish I could have given it 10 stars! The author wrote a believable story that was definitely a page-turner!! Keep an entire box of tissues with you…you will cry that much!!
Looking forward to reading more books from this author
Enjoyed reading this book even though it was predictable I still wanted to read every word.
You will shed tears for these characters! With an unexpected twist that will make you cry, this writer manages to draw you in. A story beautifully told!
Excellent characters…..but the main character went soooo long without help…found that in this day and age wasn’t realistic.
This grips you from the start, and the storyline depicts pain and grief in a hauntingly realistic way. Emotionally gripping.
Wow! Couldn’t stop it and finished it in one day.
Holy sh$t get the Kleenex ready for this absolutely fabulous heartbreaking love story! Your heart is going to rip apart Alix and her love for Dylan and Smith! This book is wonderfully written with 3 POV’s and each could not have been better written! 5+ stars and a must read!
Speechless!!! What an emotional, heartbreaking, healing book. A beautiful story of survival, healing and finding a second chance at love. I never figured it out, what happened until the end. I loved the journey it took me on. This was the second book that I’ve read of this author and she has become one of my favorite authors!!!
This story was amazing. I’m still thinking about this book weeks later. The audio was fantastic, too.
SO. MANY. FEELS.
I have so much love for this story.
Go in blind.
That’s the best advice I can give you. If you take anything from my review, listen to that part.
I knew nothing about this book. Only that my BFF told me to LISTEN TO IT NOW. I didn’t even read the blurb. And let me tell you, I was WOWed. I was punched in the feels. I finished this yesterday and my heart is still reeling.
Powerful.
Emotional.
Outstanding.
So beautifully written.
I cannot recommendation this enough.
I grabbed this book on a recommendation in a reader group. Marni Mann is a new to be author and the narration team is solid so I was excited to dive in. At chapter 29, I gave up. The story drags on and while I wanted to hang in there to see where the story was headed honestly I could not stay focused. I love angst, but by chapter 29 I still had no idea what was happening. On a positive note the narration was on point
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Marni Mann has been a favorite author of mine so I’m not sure what took me so long to listen to this one. I’m so mad that I waited. Other than reading the blurb I went in completely blind and am so glad I did – and if you are considering it, I recommend you do the same. I’m not even going to get into the story other than to say it moved me like no other book has – the characters were so fleshed out and the story line captivated me from the first sentence. The narration was absolutely outstanding – the feelings – happiness and gut wrenching heartbreak – all of it came to life. Thank you so much for writing this book! Absolutely my top listen of 2019.
I listened to the audio version of When Ashes Fall, which I feel pulls you more into the story, giving an actual voice to them and not just what I hear in my mind. They all did an amazing job, kept me focused, enthralled and as if I was watching it all unfold before my eyes.
Alix’s pain is so raw and gripping. I could feel her disappoint, desperation and inner turmoil with this story, especially her developing feelings for Smith.
Mann did a good job of alternating between past & present with the story line. It was just enough background to lay the foundation of Dylan & Alix’s storyline but not truly enough so that I was deeply invested in their relationship . I would have loved to see more moments/memories between them to really depict the epic love they shared.
Over all it was a story that tugs on your heart strings that I will be recommending.
Marin Mann is one heck of a storyteller and this one is perfect. A mix of emotions regarding a real-life event that changed so many people’s lives. Thank you for giving us a moment!
“Maybe, one day, I would love the rain, but I was still learning how to handle the storm.”
I don’t remember the last time I cried this much while reading a book. When Ashes Fall was perfection from page 1 to the end! It made me feel all the feels! I loved Dylan the most!
Even after I finished I couldn’t stop crying Lol
But I’m so glad I read it!
I can’t recommend it enough
This book is nothing like I thought it would be when I read the blurb. I love Marni Mann books. She never lets me down with her creative mind. There is so much more to the book that I don’t want to give any of the good stuff away. All I can say is you have to give When Ashes Fall a chance. There are so many things that occur in this book that will blow you mind. A definite MUST READ.
This was my first Marni Mann’s book, and won’t be the last. OMG!! Book Hangover Alert!!! This story is intriguing, heartbreaking, and so beautifully written! My heart hurts! I love Alix, Dylan, and Smith. Their story is unforgettable. Rose, Alix’s best friend, is also a great character. The back and forth, past to present, is so really well done, and kept me guessing what happened. The ending is spectacular. I don’t cry easily, but this story is so intense! Teddy Hamilton (Dylan), Ava Erickson (Alix), and Aiden Snow (Smith) did an outstanding and amazing narration. This story deserves more than 5 stars, and I totally recommend it.