NYT bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan, concludes a brand new series where second chances don’t come often, and overcoming an unexpected loss means breaking everything you knew.
The day Sienna Knight lost her best friend was the day she realized that she’d been living in the past. She’s tried to find a way to heal, to mend that break. Somehow, she came through it partially whole. But she knows she couldn't have done that without Aiden.
The problem is, he once loved her best friend. And now she's gone, and she refuses to be in that shadow, or worse, a replacement for someone they both loved.
Aiden Connolly left them all behind.
His brother.
His family.
His best friend.
And her.
Only Sienna Knight doesn't realize what she means to him. But before he can make sure she knows, he need to figure out exactly what that is.
Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Talon Pack, Promise Me, and Elements of Five series, which have sold millions of books worldwide. She's the winner of a RT Book of the Year and a Prism Award in her genres. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.
The Montgomery Ink World contains the following series, though each series is a stand alone and can be read in any order. Feel free to hop around:
✩ A Friends to Enemies to Lovers Romance. ✩ A single night turns to more. ✩ A forbidden crush. ✩ A playboy chef with a past. ✩ A risk-it-all heroine who learns to live life again. ✩ A perfect chance to binge read.
NYT bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan concludes a brand new series where second chances don’t come often, and overcoming an unexpected loss means breaking everything you knew. The day I lost my best friend was the day I realized that I’d been living in the past. I’ve tried to find a way to heal, to mend that break. Somehow, I came through it partially whole. But I know I couldn’t have done that without Aiden Connolly. The problem is, he once loved my best friend. And now she’s gone, and I refuse to be in that shadow, or worse, a replacement for someone we both loved.
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I left them all behind. My brother. My family. My best friend. And her. Only Sienna Knight doesn’t realize what she means to me. But before I can make sure she knows, I need to figure out exactly what that is.
Falling With You by Carrie Ann Ryan is book Three in the Fractured Connections Series. This is the story of Sienna Knight and Aiden Connolly. I have read the previous books but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so. Sienna and Aiden have to deal with a loss but they are having to face the feelings that they have been having between the them. This is a emotional read for me but I cry at almost everything when I read. But I really did enjoy their story.
✩ A Friends to Enemies to Lovers Romance. ✩ A single night turns to more. ✩ A forbidden crush. ✩ A playboy chef with a past. ✩ A risk-it-all heroine who learns to live life again. ✩ A perfect chance to binge read.
NYT bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan concludes a brand new series where second chances don’t come often, and overcoming an unexpected loss means breaking everything you knew. The day I lost my best friend was the day I realized that I’d been living in the past. I’ve tried to find a way to heal, to mend that break. Somehow, I came through it partially whole. But I know I couldn’t have done that without Aiden Connolly. The problem is, he once loved my best friend. And now she’s gone, and I refuse to be in that shadow, or worse, a replacement for someone we both loved.
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I left them all behind. My brother. My family. My best friend. And her. Only Sienna Knight doesn’t realize what she means to me. But before I can make sure she knows, I need to figure out exactly what that is.
I have been waiting for Sienna and Aiden's story since the series began, these two are always bickering and I just couldn't figure out why since they were suppose to be friends. Well now I know why and it makes so much since I don't know how I didn't put it together sooner. This is a friends to enemies to lovers story.
I LOVE Sienna and Aiden together. They are great apart but together, they work beautifully. You know that saying that their is one person out there that is meant to be yours, your soulmate, well that's Aiden and Sienna and this is their time.
This story had me using quite a few tissues, as with the other books it dealt with a friends suicide (that happens off page before the series starts) so that always hits me hard but there was more with this story, so much more that I almost finished the whole box of tissues.
I am a HUGE fan of Carrie Ann Ryan's and this book is just one of the reasons why. I highly recommend not only this book but the entire series as well. Each can be read as a standalone but I would suggest reading them in order of release to get the full impact of the way each of the stories flow because the brothers and friends are main characters in each of the books.
NYT bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan concludes a brand new series where second chances don’t come often, and overcoming an unexpected loss means breaking everything you knew.
The day I lost my best friend was the day I realized that I’d been living in the past. I’ve tried to find a way to heal, to mend that break. Somehow, I came through it partially whole. But I know I couldn’t have done that without Aiden Connolly.
The problem is, he once loved my best friend. And now she’s gone, and I refuse to be in that shadow, or worse, a replacement for someone we both loved.
~~
I left them all behind.
My brother.
My family.
My best friend.
And her.
Only Sienna Knight doesn’t realize what she means to me. But before I can make sure she knows, I need to figure out exactly what that is.
I love the way she describes what Sienna's routine is with her furbabies..... I can see Carrie Ann's cats doing the same things and tbh if my cat could mingle with other cats then I would so have my own clowder.
Loved the way that a certain Montgomery couple pops into this book. And no it's not her brother
I cried, not gonna lie, I cried a lot, but each tear was warranted and each sob was justified and I loved each and everyone of them. I can't say anymore cos I don't want to spoil your enjoyment of such an emotional and fabulous book. You do have to read these books in order but boy are they worth the book hangover! And the used tissues x
Carrie Ann Ryan manages to wring so much emotions out of her characters and her books, that it make even my black heart bleed profusely. Despite or even be sure of the tears, this book is amazing. So real and filled with so much emotions. I still wish RL men would follow Dillon's example and read romance books - think of all the magic knowledge of women they'd pick up! Thank you Carrie Ann for the tears and the headache and the fabulous book, but more importantly for portraying being a cat mum in such a real way!
✩ A Friends to Enemies to Lovers Romance. ✩ A single night turns to more. ✩ A forbidden crush. ✩ A playboy chef with a past. ✩ A risk-it-all heroine who learns to live life again. ✩ A perfect chance to binge read.
NYT bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan concludes a brand new series where second chances don’t come often, and overcoming an unexpected loss means breaking everything you knew. The day I lost my best friend was the day I realized that I’d been living in the past. I’ve tried to find a way to heal, to mend that break. Somehow, I came through it partially whole. But I know I couldn’t have done that without Aiden Connolly. The problem is, he once loved my best friend. And now she’s gone, and I refuse to be in that shadow, or worse, a replacement for someone we both loved.
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I left them all behind. My brother. My family. My best friend. And her. Only Sienna Knight doesn’t realize what she means to me. But before I can make sure she knows, I need to figure out exactly what that is.
✩ A Friends to Enemies to Lovers Romance. ✩ A single night turns to more. ✩ A forbidden crush. ✩ A playboy chef with a past. ✩ A risk-it-all heroine who learns to live life again. ✩ A perfect chance to binge read.
NYT bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan concludes a brand new series where second chances don’t come often, and overcoming an unexpected loss means breaking everything you knew. The day I lost my best friend was the day I realized that I’d been living in the past. I’ve tried to find a way to heal, to mend that break. Somehow, I came through it partially whole. But I know I couldn’t have done that without Aiden Connolly. The problem is, he once loved my best friend. And now she’s gone, and I refuse to be in that shadow, or worse, a replacement for someone we both loved.
NYT bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan concludes a brand new series where second chances don’t come often, and overcoming an unexpected loss means breaking everything you knew.
The day I lost my best friend was the day I realized that I’d been living in the past. I’ve tried to find a way to heal, to mend that break. Somehow, I came through it partially whole. But I know I couldn’t have done that without Aiden Connolly.
The problem is, he once loved my best friend. And now she’s gone, and I refuse to be in that shadow, or worse, a replacement for someone we both loved.
~~
I left them all behind.
My brother.
My family.
My best friend.
And her.
Only Sienna Knight doesn’t realize what she means to me. But before I can make sure she knows, I need to figure out exactly what that is.
Another great book in the series! Two lost, broken souls looking or each other but sure they should never be together. Loved Aiden and Sienna and their journey.
✩ A Friends to Enemies to Lovers Romance. ✩ A single night turns to more. ✩ A forbidden crush. ✩ A playboy chef with a past. ✩ A risk-it-all heroine who learns to live life again. ✩ A perfect chance to binge read.
NYT bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan concludes a brand new series where second chances don’t come often, and overcoming an unexpected loss means breaking everything you knew. The day I lost my best friend was the day I realized that I’d been living in the past. I’ve tried to find a way to heal, to mend that break. Somehow, I came through it partially whole. But I know I couldn’t have done that without Aiden Connolly. The problem is, he once loved my best friend. And now she’s gone, and I refuse to be in that shadow, or worse, a replacement for someone we both loved.
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I left them all behind. My brother. My family. My best friend. And her. Only Sienna Knight doesn’t realize what she means to me. But before I can make sure she knows, I need to figure out exactly what that is.
Sometimes life just does not go the direction you think it should and Carrie Ann paints us a vivid picture of the pitfalls, struggles, loss of loved ones and even evil acts that can happen...but...then she has us travel the path of learning happiness of self, loving others and coming out of the darkness into the light. Love her books!!!💞💞💞
Aiden and Sienna, well, they made me laugh. They made each other laugh, and they made those around them laugh. Before Aiden, I never thought about being identical, in every way, with your twin. So they see you, every time they see themselves. This is a simple and easy way to nullify the “I could have been naked” argument. #whoknew #themoreyouknow I have thought about crazy cat people limits, limitations, and irregularities, and that made me laugh from the sheer truth of it all! And of course, RBF, resting brooding face, made me giggle uncontrollably 😊
Aiden and Sienna, they made me cry. They me cry for them, the confusion and the pain they keep for themselves alone. The big hearts they have, and the way they want to protect everyone and everything. The guilt they carry when they think they failed. The guilt they carry when they feel their anger isn’t justified. The guilt they carry for feeling what they feel. Luckily, they have such wonderful people around them, and they are all now aware they need to be there for each other. No matter how much these two try and wallow in their guilt alone, their loved ones won’t let them
Aiden and Sienna, they got their happily ever after, finally, and it happened at just the right time for them. They had some important life to live to get to this spot, and they realized that. The ending of this book tore a sob out of me I was not expecting, and then it put a huge smile on my face. This book, this series, the base it builds on is a horrible loss, and that is dealt with beautifully, touchingly, and realistically. Kudos to the authour for taking this heavy, heartbreaking, situation, and reminding us that happily ever after can always happen, and it isn’t always a fairy tale ending, but a life that goes on and is well lived, together
4 Falling Stars Sienna Knight doesn’t realize what she means to Aidan Connolly, but before he can make sure she knows, he has to figure out exactly what that is. She’s been living in the past and trying to find a way to mend the break. Aiden is the reason that I came through it partially whole but he once loved the best friend she lost and she refuses to live in that shadow or even worse be a replacement.
This emotionally gripping romance captures readers by their hearts and refuses to let go. The characters are strong, compelling and easily draw readers into their story of two people broken by the loss of a loved one. Their relationship is one of friends with secret attractions and with everything from their pasts standing between them, it hard finding the emotional courage and strength to reach for more. Readers can feel the chemistry and the emotional angst flowing from the pages as the author brings this coupe to vivid life in a way that makes it easy to connect with the characters and makes it feel as if readers really know Sienna and Aiden.
The plots flows at a steady pace, unveiling secrets as the couple takes the steps to overcome the past and reach for their future, which really builds the suspense and keeps the turmoil as well as the strength and courage of this couple flowing from the pages. Aiden and Sienna tug at the heart strings as readers find themselves glued to the pages of their expressive story.
✩ A Friends to Enemies to Lovers Romance. ✩ A single night turns to more. ✩ A forbidden crush. ✩ A playboy chef with a past. ✩ A risk-it-all heroine who learns to live life again. ✩ A perfect chance to binge read.
NYT bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan concludes a brand new series where second chances don’t come often, and overcoming an unexpected loss means breaking everything you knew. The day I lost my best friend was the day I realized that I’d been living in the past. I’ve tried to find a way to heal, to mend that break. Somehow, I came through it partially whole. But I know I couldn’t have done that without Aiden Connolly. The problem is, he once loved my best friend. And now she’s gone, and I refuse to be in that shadow, or worse, a replacement for someone we both loved.
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I left them all behind. My brother. My family. My best friend. And her. Only Sienna Knight doesn’t realize what she means to me. But before I can make sure she knows, I need to figure out exactly what that is.
This is not my first time reading Carrie Ann Ryan. However, it is the first non-paranormal book of hers I have read. I love her writing style, and the way she pulls you in from beginning to end. She has an ability to make you love her heroines with their no nonsense ways of dealing with their OTT alpha males. In Falling With You we get a slow burn of enemies to lovers with Sienna and Aiden. They have known each other for years, but know how to get under each other's skin. An incident occurs and the both of them decide non communication is the best answer. We all know communication is key, and these two are a little slow at following that. Once the communication starts you will learn the only thing holding them apart are their own fears of rejection. As their story unfolds certain things come to light, and they both get a glimpse at what their happiness could be like if they would just give in. The non communication really built up the slow burn between the two of them. I like the dual POV's. I'm one of those readers that needs to know just what is going on in the other characters heads. If you are looking for a sweet enemies to lovers with some "meddling" friends/family look no further.
This is Aiden & Sienna’s Story. They have a long connected past, through their connection with Allison and their own friendship. Not to mention their own feelings they never mention or really acknowledge. But when Sienna is attacked and Aiden jumps in to help her, they both are hurt, emotional, and forced to face their feelings. It’s not an easy road, they have their ups and downs, but they find they have to face their past so they can have a future. Love isn’t always easy, but always worth the fall
Once again, I wanted more than 5 stars for one of Carrie Ann Ryan's book. This one was complex in that it dealt with different issues and dealt with them well. Sienna and Aiden have a complex relationship, which we found out why as the book went along. I loved all of it. And Dillon is becoming one of the Connolly brothers - he is such a sweetheart. Plus we go to see another Denver couple that we know and love. Great book
Aiden and Sienna’s story was very gripping. This series has a more somber tone than many of Carrie Ann’s series, but it is done beautifully. Allison is brought up quite a bit in this book and her death impacted these two more than those who have read the other books in this series realized. Allison is also the third person in their relationship in some ways. Aiden and Sienna’s arguing with each other lead to a fiery relationship and one that definitely worked for them. I adore this series and I think this book may be my favorite so far.
Book 3 of the Fractured Connection Aiden is a Connolly brother that was in a relationship with Alison when they were teenagers but when she committed suicide Aiden struggled with not knowing why and there group of friends came together to celebrate her life. Sienna has love Aiden all her life and when Aiden started dating Alison she put her feelings aside but after becoming adults she couldn’t find the right time or stop arguing with Aiden long enough to tell him. I love that they both love each other but instead of talking it out they argue like kids and mess with each other. I absolutely love this author but especially her taste in narrators. Love the duel narrators for each chapter.
Falling With You continues our journey in the Fractured Connections series. This book will have you falling a little more in love with these characters. Aiden and Sienna are connected by their past but it might just be that ghost that either keeps them apart or draws them together. This emotionally moving story of two people haunted by loss and struggling without answers and at times the weight of guilt. A story that takes you through a myriad of emotions. It is heartbreaking, stirring, intense and poignant. It will also warm your heart and the passion that these two express will light you on fire. Take the leap because falling with Aiden and Sienna will be worth the landing.
I love Sienna and Aiden's story. I think this book is my favorite so far in this series. Once I started reading it, I didn't want to put it down. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would. Carrie Ann Ryan is an amazing writer
Awww all the feels. My heart breaks for this couple. Love is hard but even harder with someone in the middle. Hard to live in the here and now when your heart is in the past. Maybe with this group of a made family they can all move forward.
This story had me hooked from the start. We had already met Sienna and Aiden from the first 2 stories, however their story is much more complicated once you scratch the surface. They are so good together however the fear of not working paralysis both and then adding Sienna's traumatic event the two are fighting their feeling. The addition of Diego the Kitten and Dillon as the voice of reason makes for an incredible journey. If you are a fan of Montgomery Ink then you will love the new friend that this couple makes. I lived this story and it had all the feels.
An amazing and heartwarming end to the series. (Well almost end as there is still another book to go but its not one of the brothers books). Aidan was the brother who's story I really wanted to hear right from the start of the first book in this series. There was just something about him that drew me in. And Carrie did not disappoint. I loved every minute of it.
I received a free copy of this book from the author.
If you're looking for a book that included two troubled souls - look no further. Aiden and Sienna are stuck in their own heads. These two hold so much grief, blame, and emotions behind shaky walls they've built it's a wonder they're able to walk around with all that weight.
A long term friendship along with a crush for the same amount of time makes this duo almost impossible to believe that they can actually be together. The person in the middle of their friend/relationship is no longer living but she's still there. Stopping them for acting on their attraction.
You know, the dead doesn't care if you move on. I mean really, what are they going to do? Haunt you because you decided to share your heart with another? Surely not. Not where Allison is concerned, in this book, anyway.
I think you should give this book a try. Their story might be an emotional roller coaster, for some, but it's worth their HEA in the end.
This is an emotionally intense story and I loved it! Grief isn't rational but the way Sienna and Aiden work through layers that are true to life. Have the tissues at hand. I needed them. Sienna's relationship with her cats is amusing and so real. Such a well written book. I highly recommend it.
This was the best book in this series. Not that the others were not excellent, but I think this one is better because the others came first. Of course for me, the cat interactions helped make it better.