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 – Callie Rae Callie Rae
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Fallon the girl with a past…
Jesse the guy with all the power…
My notes ; high school romance, drama , history, baby, abused, friends, family, trust, cried several times , all the emotions and omg that cliffhanger ending NO NO NOOOOOOO you can’t do that to us
It’s really turning in one of my favorite genres
This book was intriguing, emotional rollercoaster, and omg so good .
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Blurb
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 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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Genre dark high school adult romance with a warning for some violent scenes
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5 perfect stars!! This is a freaking debut novel, I can’t believe it. I can’t wait to see what this author puts out next.
This is book one of the “Cherry Creek” series and can not be read as a stand alone. It ends in a cliffhanger but don’t worry the next book is coming out very soon!!
I am just floored that this is the first book by this author. I read something that said this is YA but to me it had more of a new adult feel to it. I’m not big on YA and I was absolutely in love with this book.
I adore every single character. I mean Cason, Jade, Jesse, Fallon and evening their moms. The author did a magnificent job on these personalities, and making you feel what they feel. I mean I was in my feelings quite a bit in this book.
Fallon is a tough girl. She has let her past define her and the poor girl finally finds her niche. Then all hell breaks loose. Fallon and Jesse yes they do the dance and usually that annoys me but it in this book it did not bother me not one moment. Jesse had me from the very first time I met him. I knew there was more to him. There are a couple people I did not trust from the very beginning but I will keep that to myself.
The book flew by. I opened it up and next thing you know it’s over and I am not ready to let go. Really great job. This is a definite MUST read. Be ready for the feels, laughs, to get angry, to want justice, to want revenge, for twists and turns you never suspect, to give everyone a hug and for enough sexual tension even I may have had blue balls (but don’t worry one kiss will have you melting).
**I received this book as a review copy and in return gave my honest review**
4-1/2 Stars!
This was a great YA debut novel for Callie! It definitely plays out in ways you won’t expect. I was shocked at Fallon’s past & it made me think of more of a dark romance. Which I love.
I love Cason, Jade & Jesse. I love the bond they have & I love how Fallon fits right in. It reminds me of the Fallen Crest Series with how they form a family. Love it!
I can’t wait to dig deeper into all the secrets with Fallon & Jesse. The cliffhanger at the end was not expected at all & I can’t wait for the second book!
Heartbreaking but beautiful story!
“I can’t stop living because the shadows of my past haunt me.”
WOW! This is an absolutely amazing, heartbreaking but beautiful story about second chances. What an intense and thrilling emotional roller-coaster ride Fallon took me on.
Fallon is fierce,stubborn and strong. She has placed a wall over her heart and tries to make herself invisible. She hides a terrible and tragic past and hopes to just get by with no one noticing her. But she is a survivor and will not let anyone push her around.
Jesse comes off as this strong, domineering, alpha male but he also has pain, hurt and anger that he tries to hide from everyone. When these two first lock eyes it’s like their souls were reaching out to each other. Like calls to like and Jesse and Fallon have an instant connection that is undeniable. Their sexual chemistry oozes off the pages and is thrilling to read about. Together they left me breathless and begging for more.
The characters in this story are all complex and very interesting. They each have a special part to play. They have some very tough, scary and highly emotional things to work through bringing them closer as a family. I laughed and cried with each of them, making this story more real and relatable to me as a reader. Fallon, Jesse, Jade and Cason have each dug a special place in my heart for them. Together they are a strong and very fierce family.
This story kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails, not knowing how things were going to turn out. And that shocking ending almost killed me. I cannot wait to read book two now!
Highly recommend.
When Shadows Follow is Callie Rae’s debut novel and it’s a good one. It’s a mature YA romance set in high school. Fallon is new to town and just wants to remain invisible as she finishes high school. Unfortunately, she draws the attention of Jesse Callaway who happens to not only lead the school but his father runs the town and Jesse’s next in line. Fallon is immediately drawn into their world and as she finally begins to accept her new friends and new life, her past comes back to haunt her.
I went into this book knowing that it would end on a cliffhanger, and I’m glad I knew, because what a cliffy it is! I can’t wait to read the conclusion in the next book.
Callie Rae is a new to me author and I absolutely loved this book! This is book one in the Cherry Creek series. It was a quick and easy read and her writing hooked me in from the beginning. It is a high school romance with steam and suspense. The characters were easy to like and the story line is easy to follow. There are some twists and turns, and connections you don’t expect. Beware, this book ends with a cliffhanger and the second book won’t be out until August 6th. So, if you don’t like cliffhangers and want to wait until you can read the second book right after this one, I recommend that. Can’t wait for the story to continue in When Shadows Fracture!
ARC kindly gifted for an honest review.
This is the first book of Callie Rae that I have read and it captured me from the first page. With that being said I normally don’t read YA/High School Romance but did not regret reading this book at all.
Fallon Blake has moved with her mom to start her life over because of things that happened in the last year. She is wanting to stay under the radar with her head done so, that she can move on. However, this plan doesn’t work when she steps up to help Jesse at a party.
Jesse is a mystery to many because of how he acts. However, Fallon is able to see more in him.
When these two start to “hang out” they ground each other in a way that neither saw coming.
Callie Rae brought an emotional, suspense full book. Even with these there were times that had humor. Above all of this though she brought a unity of friendship and family. I can’t wait for book two.
What a great read, I loved it from start to finish. He’s and Fallon had be in suspense the whole story trying to figure out how they were connected. Fallon has such a heart melting story I would have never guessed her past life before she moved. I loved how Jess’s heart melted around Fallon and she became family in such a short time. Cason and Jade are also amazing characters, can’t wait to read more. I’m going to be quietly anticipating the next part of the story.
This was my first read by this author and I must say it was good. Very good as a matter of fact.
I am surprised with how much I have come to like YA in the last few years.
I like the bad boy with the good heart. That’s the hero in this book. Jesse sets his sights on Fallon and that is all that matters to him.
Being emotionally broken and bouncing back and starting over is what Fallon needed and what she did. Jesse is the one to keep her on that path.
This book had a bit of everything and provided a smorgasbord of emotion. Great job!
New Adult | High School Romance | Suspense
Callie Rae has written an exciting novel here and I am so glad I took a chance on a new to me author. This book had everything I wanted: a new adult crowd, a brooding bad boy, and enough suspense to leave me intrigued. I didn’t know this would end in a cliffhanger and while I’m bummed that it did, I am really looking forward to seeing what happens next with Fallon and Jesse. Things just got REALLY dicey!
My first thoughts when reading this one is that it’s similar to Boys of Brayshaw High. Not in a sense that this book copies that plot because it DOESN’T, but because we have a new adult/young adult crossover with a demure heroine, an alpha/protective hero, some suspense, and secondary characters that completely imprint themselves on your heart. I loved these characters to pieces and want to shout it out to all new adult romances lovers ESPECIALLY if you’re a fan of the Brayshaw series by Meagan Brandy. I know there are many readers who look for similar books and this one right here is that.
Another thing I loved about this book is the underlying emotion that flows through the characters. It’s pretty clear early on that they all put on a front, acting as if they don’t have the weight of the world on their shoulders when in reality they DO. It makes perfect sense for their age group (thank you for writing a book that FITS with the age of the characters), and it shows us that deep down we are all facing (or have faced) demons. For Fallon it’s a pretty emotional secret that she’s hiding and the way it twists around the story is incredible. Callie did an amazing job with this! For Jesse it’s something closer to home… It will be interesting to see how his issues play out in the next one! **Crosses fingers that it’s coming SOON.**
All in all, this is an amazing debut and I enjoyed reading it immensely. I read it in a day as it’s just over 200 pages, and I was so invested in the book that I didn’t want to put it down! Obviously, I recommend this one!
[book:When Shadows Follow|51486167] by [author:Callie Rae|19504511] is her debut novel and the first in the Cherry Creek series. A contemporary mature high school romance. Set in the world of Cherry Creek High School where one family runs the town and the school, the heroine of the story, Fallon, just wants to fly under the radar and finish high school with zero drama. That plan goes awry the moment she lands on the radar of Jesse Callaway, leader of the school and the young man who essentially runs the town. Having her plans to remain incognito shot out of the sky, Fallon finds herself gradually immersed in the the world of the Callaways. From rides to and from school, to joining them on their outings, to become more involved with Jesse himself. Fallon finds herself not minding so much until one day when her past comes crashing in to her present. With her two worlds collided Fallon is frightened and doesn’t know where to turn and who to trust, but Jesse makes it clear he is on her team and will do what it takes to keep her safe. Well-written and well-paced with a stubborn hero that is swoon-worthy and a cliffhanger that will leave you on tenterhooks, this was a great read. Enjoy!
This is my first time reading anything from this author, and I will definitely being reading more in the future. This was well written, the characters are intriguing, and have explosive chemistry. This is the story of Jesse, and Fallon, together they are fire, so much attraction, and push, and pull, I was glued to my kindle the entire book. This was emotional, raw, gritty, intense, steamy, dramatic, twisted, mysterious, and suspenseful! This is a must read!
Senior year is supposed to be a year where you decide what you want to do for the rest of your life. The thing is for Jesse Callaway his life has always been groomed to take over the family business. Then we have Fallon Blake enter his world and now he has no idea what to do. Callie Rae brings us two people who in some ways have a lot in common but afraid to really go towards each other. All it takes is one punch for these two to see that the chemistry they have cannot stay hidden no more. This is the first part and boy the way it ends just makes you want the next one to be released already. Two people who just want to be on their own see that loneliness is not what they need but actually each other. Stay tuned to see what Jesse will do next because Fallon is his forever.
“I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.”
What a great read!
My mind is all over the place. This book has so much to offer, yes it’s a high school romance. But, it’s also so much more. We have great characters, it’s exciting, there are secrets and the chemistry between the two main characters Jessie and Fallon is off the charts. The sexual energy will have your heart racing and screaming at these two to get busy with it!
What I wasn’t expecting was the cliffhanger, I most likely new it had one but it totally slipped my mine so now I’m on the edge of my seat not so patiently waiting to see what happened next. This is really a great read. You’ll definitely want to check this one out!
I can’t wait to see how it continues, perfect book, love how the author entangled everything, the turns, surprises, every character, and how the develops it wss really nice, live how their relationship grows, and that still are stuff left out and that needs to be resolved, hope you’ll like it as much as I do.
4 – 4.5 Stars!
As soon as I read the synopsis I couldn’t wait to have this book in my life! From the get go this story and it’s characters hooked me. I craved more with every page turn and I didn’t want to turn my eyes away from kindle. I loved how I felt so many different things throughout reading!
Fallon’s journey is one that is every bit unique. I connected with her really quickly. I really enjoyed what the other characters brought to the story as well. I was on the edge of my seat, waiting to see which direction this story was going to go in next.
With When Shadows Follow, Ms.Rae has created such a fantastic and so very addictive read! She’s definitely got a fan in me and I already need more of her words and characters! I need the next Cherry Creek book so badly!
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Wildfire Marketing Solutions / the author*
As a debut novel, this author Callie Rae blown me away with this story. This is a beautifully well written story. This book is a mature YA, with suspense and some dark themes. It’s intriguing, emotional roller coaster ride. The characters are awesome. There are some secrets that left me in shock and wanting more. The chemistry between the main characters is so amazing. It’s everything you are looking in a high school romance. I didn’t expect the story to end the way, it did with a cliffhanger. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Brilliant page turner! Callie Rae wows big time with her debut and I could not put When Shadows Follow down. This is a beautifully written emotional rollercoaster ride which had me on tenterhooks throughout, as well the suspense and twists present throughout.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I thought it was a brilliant debut and I’m dying know to what happens next in Jesse and Fallon’s story. This ends on a jaw dropping cliffhanger so hopefully we won’t have to wait too long.
So invested in this storyline! From the beginning of the book, I got extremely invested in figuring out what exactly happened to Fallon before the start of the story and how things will change throughout the book. Relocating to a new town and school her senior year, Fallon is going through the motions to make her mother happy. Meeting Jesse, the town’s popular boy, on the first day of school makes her a target, and after helping him and his cousin, she’s taken under their wing (partially for protection). When Fallon realizes Jesse and his family aren’t going anywhere, she starts slowly embracing them while she fights her feelings for him, and as the book progresses they finally act on and embrace those feelings. But as trouble continues to show up in their lives and it partially has to do with Fallon’s past, Jesse’s father gets involved and gives her the ultimatum of her life, but we never get to find out her answer after we’re left with the cliffhanger of her past catching up to her. I am so hooked and was dying over the cliffhanger in this book! I am itching to get my hands on the next installment and see what happens!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
allie Rae’s debut novel took all the pieces from some of my favorite bully books, and pulled them into one unforgettable masterpiece!
We meet Fallon and Jesse along with his Jade (sister), and two best friends. Fallon is a new girl with secrets that she is running from in her senior year of high school. Jesse rules the school with his closest group of friends, and has many secrets of his own. I Love Fallon’s don’t care attitude. She is the epitome of cool girl who doesn’t care about anyone or anything. Jesse doesn’t know what to do with a girl who isn’t falling all over him, and finds himself fascinated by the new girl.
Fallon meets lots of new people, and is just trying to navigate her last year of high school when her past catches up with her, and her group of friends. Beware! This is not a standalone, and you will be in a book hangover waiting for the second book.
I predict Callie will have a bright future ahead of her as an author!