Book: Fall Line by Jillian D. Wray
Reviewed by Maggie Hayes
Rating: 4.5/5
ARC REVIEW
Fall Line by @jillian_wray_author
⭐⭐⭐⭐¾ (4.75/5)
I absolutely loved this forbidden romance between pro snowboarder Vox and his coach, Connor. I was begging for them to give in to the scorching chemistry between them, and when they finally did, I spent the rest of the book praying they’d find a way to have a real relationship. They are just so perfect for each other.
The brief glimpse of Vox we got in Melt Down, the first book in the Ricochet Ridge series, showed a funny and chaotic king. While that impression wasn’t wrong, he’s so much more. Vox is all outgoing personality on the outside and an introverted loner on the inside. His abandonment issues broke my heart, especially when it turns out the truth isn’t as black and white as he believed.
I instantly fell for Connor. How could I not? He hasn’t snowboarded since an accident five years ago, and the trauma from that night has left him unable to get back on a board. I can never resist a wounded man, and when you add in his loneliness, he’s basically my dream MMC.
Maybe I have a competency kink because I loved how Vox and Connor are drawn to each other for the same reason — they’re each the best boarder the other has ever seen. Vox grew up idolizing Connor, and Connor feels such pride watching Vox ride. Even when they get off to a rocky start as coach and athlete, there’s definitely a mutual admiration society forming.
The chemistry between them is elite-level. They’re possessive of each other, jealous of anyone else who gets their smiles or touches. Their desire builds until they can’t contain it, and they’re willing to risk everything — Connor’s job, Vox’s place on the team — to be together. One time between them would never be enough.
Most importantly, being together helps them heal. They understand each other in a way no one else ever has, and their vulnerability with one another ultimately allows them to stop feeling alone.
I am loving this series and cannot wait for the next two books.
Thank you to @ theauthor.agency for the ARC!
For fans of:
🏂 Snowboarding Romance | 🧢 Coach x Athlete | 🚫 Forbidden Romance | 💛 Emotional Healing | ⚡ Chaotic Hero | 🤫 Secret Relationship
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