5 Smooches!
Synopsis
I wanted to jump.
He made me fall.
As a celebrity, I lived in the public eye, but somewhere along the way, I’d lost myself in the spotlight.
Until he found me.
Sam Rivers was a gorgeous, tattooed stranger who saved my life with nothing more than a simple conversation.
But we were both standing on that bridge for a reason the night we met. The secrets of our pasts brought us together—and then tore us apart.
Could we find a reason to hold on as life constantly pulled us down?
Or maybe there’s only one direction to go when two people fall in love at rock bottom—up.
Review
I have read all of Aly’s work and I do really really really enjoy her books. They are some of my very favorite out there. Original stories with fantastic writing and sexy alpha heroes are always the main themes of her books. I admit, though, I was apprehensive about reading The Fall Up. I typically shy away from books about famous people. I find it hard to connect with the characters in these types of books. The themes, most of the time, usually do not appeal to me. So, I thought maybe I had finally encountered an Aly Martinez book that just ‘wasn’t for me’. I was SO wrong. Because Sam Rivers may just be my most favorite book boyfriend ever of her’s. He is sweet, totally over the top, and just a genuinely good character. Like right from the heart good. SIGH!
“I’ve never in my life wanted to lose myself inside a woman more than I do with you. In my driveway. In my bed. In my car in the middle of a hospital parking lot. Anywhere. Levee.”
So. probably the best part about this book is that it isn’t really about “being famous”. I mean Levee is a very famous pop star but that isn’t what the main plot of the story is about. This book actually deals with some very sensitive and emotional subjects.
“I’m fine.”
Levee and Sam have a lot to overcome, Levee especially and while this book might deal with some very heavy topics, it is broken up so well by bouts of hilarity and awesomely funny characters.
“Damn it. Why is heterosexuality such a cock block?”
So, I guess what I am trying to convey is that the book reads mostly like a rom com. Even the main characters are just gloriously humorous. The Fall Up is full of snarky texts, sweet words, and hilarious come backs but it has plenty of feels for all of the angst lovers out there. And Sam. God, Sam. What a fabulous character Aly has given us in him. He is a beautiful soul through and through and the amazing things that he does for Levee in this book literally made me tear up. I don’t know how Aly comes up with these authentic ideas for her guys but they ALWAYS surprise me.
‘She’s going to be okay. And so would we.’
So, as you can tell I was wrong. I went into this book with the totally wrong perception of it being “another famous person book”. It is so incredibly different. Sexy, smart, heart felt, and hilarious are all words I would use to describe this amazing book. It is a must read, folks. so make sure to pick this one up ASAP!
“Would you calm down? She is probably getting the dick right now.”
~Amie
