Blend in. Stay quiet. Survive. Fallon Blake is starting her senior year in a new town with the goal of sliding through to graduation unseen. Despite her attempts to lay low, she makes a snap decision to act when the king of Cherry Creek High School, Jesse Callaway, gets jumped at a party. Now, fearing Fallon needs protection from the mess she threw herself into, Jesse refuses to let her recede … to let her recede back into the shadows. Little does he know, with each lingering glance, or brush of his hand, he is reigniting a fire within Fallon that burns her to the core. Every gentle touch scorches the scars on her fragile heart.
As sparks fly between them, Fallon fights to snuff them out. How can she trust her own judgment when it failed her horrifically before? But when the past catches up with her, Fallon is left with two options. Confide in Jesse… or run.
Will Fallon break the vicious cycle of the past by taking a chance on the future? Or will fear torch any chance she and Jesse could have had?
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When Shadows Follow is my first Callie Rae novel and I enjoyed it. You can expect a brooding hero, a slightly flawed, complex heroine, danger, angst, family drama, emotion and so much more.
This YA novel had some twists and turns you won’t see coming, some heartfelt moments that will make you swoon, and a cliff-hanger ending that will leave you anxious for more. I can’t wait for the next book to see how it all pans out.
This was a fantastic read and I would highly recommend it to all lovers of YA romance.
Already wanted the next book! Fallon is hiding in the shadows hoping to just skirt by in her new school without making to much noise and just wants to keep her head down and blend in but all is lost when Jesse sets his sights on Fallon. They are both hiding secrets that they don’t want coming to light so they can see past the facade of what everyone else sees and that connects them in a way neither is really comfortable with. Can’t wait to read from this author
This was a fast paced story that entertained and kept me invested from the start. Fallon is the new girl in town who for reasons we don’t immediately find out doesn’t want to stand out. Jesse is the bad boy who rules the school and the town. When the two cross paths they have an instant dislike for each other. I enjoyed the back and forth between them, you could the tension building. The secondary characters were fun and added to the story but didn’t detract from the flow of the book. As Fallon’s history is revealed we see her strength of character. Book one ends on a cliffhanger and it’s a biggie hopefully the next one won’t be long.
“We are no longer fighting our feelings; instead, for this one night, we are living in them.”
I’m always so nervous but yet excited when reading an authors debut novel. To me, it’s make or break. Even if it’s an okay story, I’ll still come back and read more work to see improvement.
Callie blew me out of the water with her DEBUT novel. It’s edgy. It’s sweet. It’s dangerous. It’s angsty. The characters are amazing.. and not just the main characters! The side characters are fantastic and this story wouldn’t be the same without them.
When Shadows Follow was just what I needed. I was on a little bit of an ‘ehhh’ book rotation and this story was EXACTLY what I needed.
“I wasn’t ever going to be able to hide my pain from him. My pain is the same as his pain.”
Fallon and Jesse were amazing. They meshed together perfectly. Their chemistry was flowing from the pages. Their broken lives came together to mend each other as one.
I am very intrigued to see where Callie goes next. I am definitely here for all of her words and I am so proud of this story that she has released into the world.
“He wears the weight of the world on his shoulders. And I think you have the power to bring it all tumbling down.”
Holy fluffernutter! I’ve haven’t been this truly blown away by a mature YA read in years. YEARS people! When Shadows Follow took me back to that magical, captivating first time I discovered books like this and I could not get enough of it. Not since the first time I read Fallen Crest by Tijan have I been this completely in love. Callie Rae has just ruined me for other books. I’m going to need more and I’m going to need it soon because OMG this book is just every freaking thing.
This is one of those go in blind books. You’re not going to be able to predict any aspect of this story and the journey is just as much part of the magic here. The characters have so much depth to them, so much to pull you in and make you love them. I was on this emotional roller coaster with them and I just never wanted to get off. To say I’m thrilled to see what’s coming next is an understatement.
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.
This is Callie Rae’s debut novel and WOW, I don’t even have the words to explain what this book did to me. This book tore me into pieces, put me back together, and then dropped me like a bad habit with the cliffhanger. Yep, that’s a warning people so don’t say I didn’t warn you. Fallon and Jesse are everything!
I won’t give anything away because this is a new release, and I am kind of still speechless after the rollercoaster this book put me on, but if you are looking for a romantic suspense that has you second guessing and holding on for dear life because you know you are about to take the ride of your life, then this is for you.
I hate cliffhangers, but when they are done right, they leave me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book to come out. And that is exactly where I am because I NEED that book. I NEED to know what happens. I NEED it so badly but I have to have some kind of patience… that is not a virtue I possess, so wish me luck.
Callie Rae is a genius with the power of her words and will leave you utterly breathless as she takes you for the ride of your life.
Five stars for this romantic suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat, wanting things to work out and grasping for straws when the book ends.
3.5 stars. When we meet Fallon we see that she is a broken girl that is just trying to hide away and finish her time as a high school student and move on with her life. Jesse comes into her life immediately and you know things are about to get super complicated for her. This is a cliffhanger and there are definitely triggers in the book. First of all, I really loved Jesse and his protectiveness over Fallon. He knew as soon as he laid eyes on her that she was going to be his. I love that. Jesse is the typical brooding popular high school guy that every guy wants to be and every girl wants to be with. This is how he is portrayed, but there is so much more to him than that. As the layers start to peel away from both him and Fallon, you see that there is something deeper there. Both of them are drawn to one another. Jesse makes Fallon feel safe and Fallon lets Jesse feel like he can be more than he is. There is tragedy throughout this book and at the end it all comes back around. I will definitely need the next book so that I can make sure this couple gets the HEA they deserve.
I am totally blown away that this is a debut novel from this author!! Fallon is a tough and stubborn girl who just wants to get away from her past and start over. Jesse is the bad boy and king of the high school who has his sights set on Fallon. No spoilers: this is a definite must read, you will not be disappointed. This is a beautifully written emotional roller coaster ride which had me on tenterhooks throughout, as well as having suspense and twists. I cannot wait to read the 2nd book, and I recommend this story for all. Hats off to this talented author for penning a brilliant masterpiece!
When Shadows Follow by Callie Rae drew me in straight from the start! The characters were layered and dynamic, and quickly held my attention!
Expect a strong and somewhat broken heroine as well as a brooding magnetic hero, with an intense connection. As a debut release, author Callie Rae employed great pacing, world building, and thorough character development. The plot was not only intriguing, but also has twists you won’t see coming! When Shadows Follow is emotional and angsty, with plenty of swoon power! I can’t wait to see more from author, Callie Rae! Enjoy xo
Jesse Callaway has trouble written all over him and Fallon Blake knows he is someone she should avoid at all costs, but he isn’t giving her a choice in the matter. Being the new girl at school there is some excitement surrounding her, and she dislikes the unwanted attention, she just wants to stay under the radar and essentially be ignored.
Which is a little hard to do when you have caught the attention of the most popular boy at school!
Between the pages of When Shadows Follow lies a story about two young adults who find something in one another that neither never expected to find, someone who understands them, and loves them unconditionally. But with danger lurking and their meddling families interfering it makes it hard for them to stay together, they have so much standing in their way. These two are in for the fight of their lives, both harboring secrets and terrible demons, all the while trying to keep their love for one another intact. I loved every minute of this one, it’s words were emotionally charged, it characters perfectly drawn, and the story line was completely absorbing, once my eyes found the words I couldn’t pry them away. I cannot wait to see why lies ahead for these two in the next installment, I am hoping for a much deserved happily ever after. Highly recommend you get your hands on this debut novel, it’s bound to touch your heart and kept you enthralled from start to finish!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
Wow.
How on earth was this the authors debut book???
This book was amazing and many seasoned writers wouldn’t be able to pull off what this author has!!
Completely blown away.
Took a little bit to get into it but once I was, I couldn’t move until I’d read the very last page.
The characters and plot will send you on a rollercoaster of emotions that will have you on the edge of your seat for most of it.
Cannot wait for more!!!
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