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Parachutes Book Three: The Impact
What is Love? Some say it’s as pure as water or fiery as whiskey. Somehow, under love’s favor, Tahli and Dalvin managed both. Yet still, it wasn’t enough.
What happens when lies and deceits soil the water of love?
What happens when secrets chase the whiskey, extinguishing the burning fire?
Tahli and Dalvin have come to an end…or have they?
Over 15 years, they have lived life up in the clouds away from calamity with the safety of parachutes keeping them from crashing. Tahli was sure she had the perfect life…until she discovered the one that her husband lived without her. Now, as the strong-willed perfectionist of a flowerchild and razor-sharp lawyer, she has declared war. Divorce lingers and a new beau can even the playing field, proving to Vin, she hasn’t lost her maneater touch.
But does one heartbreak cancel out another?
All that was left in the clouds can’t remain there, especially when the parachute is depleted.
We have watched them fall. We have watched them glide. Now…we must all brace for impact, as we conclude the Parachutes trilogy and finally find out where, when, and how these two land.
THIS IS THE FINAL BOOK IN THE PARACHUTES SERIES.
What happens when lies and deceits soil the water of love?
What happens when secrets chase the whiskey, extinguishing the burning fire?
Tahli and Dalvin have come to an end…or have they?
Over 15 years, they have lived life up in the clouds away from calamity with the safety of parachutes keeping them from crashing. Tahli was sure she had the perfect life…until she discovered the one that her husband lived without her. Now, as the strong-willed perfectionist of a flowerchild and razor-sharp lawyer, she has declared war. Divorce lingers and a new beau can even the playing field, proving to Vin, she hasn’t lost her maneater touch.
But does one heartbreak cancel out another?
All that was left in the clouds can’t remain there, especially when the parachute is depleted.
We have watched them fall. We have watched them glide. Now…we must all brace for impact, as we conclude the Parachutes trilogy and finally find out where, when, and how these two land.
THIS IS THE FINAL BOOK IN THE PARACHUTES SERIES.
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552 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 22, 2025
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Takerra Allen
25 books738 followersTakerra Allen was born in Jersey City, NJ and resides in Somerset, NJ. In addition to being an author, the 25 year old is the CEO of an all female Entertainment Company entitled Heaven Inc., and the half sister to the late renowned Tupac Shakur (sharing the same biological father, former Black Panther, William Garland).
Takerra and her business partner of Heaven Inc., have launched Angelic Script Publishing to give new edgy writers a chance to demonstrate their talent and to give readers and lovers of Contemporary Fiction, new and exciting books to fall in love with. Writing continues to be Takerra's first love however, and her work has been appraised by many veteran African-American writers.
Her first novel, Thicker Than Water, has become an underground success making it's way into mainstream recognition. Look forward to more works and projects from Takerra!
Takerra and her business partner of Heaven Inc., have launched Angelic Script Publishing to give new edgy writers a chance to demonstrate their talent and to give readers and lovers of Contemporary Fiction, new and exciting books to fall in love with. Writing continues to be Takerra's first love however, and her work has been appraised by many veteran African-American writers.
Her first novel, Thicker Than Water, has become an underground success making it's way into mainstream recognition. Look forward to more works and projects from Takerra!
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July 24, 2025
I had to sleep on it y’all. LMAOOO WHEWWWW. The emotions this woman took me through? I need to be on somebody’s couch tonight. ITS A LONG ONE SO if that’s not ya speed cool lmaoo
This was such a heartbreaking yet soul-restoring journey. It’s about what happens when the rose-colored glasses finally come off when you realize those red flags weren’t hot pink and cute like you told yourself. When the pedestal crumbles and you're forced to stand on solid ground after floating above it all for so long.
Now, let me say this: I am a proud member of the Vin Hive. I’m biased. I absolutely think he was wrong for his choices PERIOD. But Tahli? Whew. She gave stunted. And do you know how wild you have to be with a pen to make me root for a cheater? A DECEIVER? A HEARTBREAKER?! Lmaooo. But that’s what happened.
Vin got grace because Tahli, for all her brilliance, came off as spoiled, perfection-obsessed, and FLIGHTY AF. I held space for her trauma I tried not to judge. I really did. But she made it hard. And that’s the beauty of this story: watching her finally, finally, hold up a mirror and see what the rest of us saw.
In the beginning, I gave her some grace she was young, shaped by her mother wounds, and surrounded by friends who weren’t really her peers. She was the Beyoncé of her group ambitious, witty, in control. But being the one who always “gets it right” makes you deeply uncomfortable with anything that feels messy, imperfect, or out of your control.
It took everyone literally 10,284,857 people to tell Tahli that yes, she’s allowed to walk away from her marriage, but no, she’s not allowed to bulldoze through everyone in the process. In trying to teach a lesson, she ended up learning hers. Did she irritate me in this book? ABSOLUTELY. I hated how she used Drew. I hated the poor choices. I hated how she twisted things to always be “right.” She became the villain in someone else’s story and still played the hero in her own. Cus it was one scene that even in all her wrongness she was still given grace and understanding, but even then we never saw her really and truly give a damn about her action. Like sure there were tears but were you crying because you realized how you hurt someone or was it the guilt you felt of no longer being perfect? No longer being the victim?
I don’t think Tahli was selfish but she was deeply self-centered. As someone who has wrestled with perfectionism and brutal self-judgment, reading her felt personal. Painful even. She moved people like chess pieces, expecting them to deliver the exact words, emotions, and outcomes she needed. And when they didn’t? Whew. Abby clocked her tea a couple times and was met with “Oh your judging me” when it’s like well yes because that’s human nature to do so but I’m also loving you and trying to get you to figure out if the choices you made were the ones you really wanted or the ones you felt you had to make to keep this image of “Tough Tahli don’t play that”
And now, my man Vin. Cheater cheater cotton eater down, yes. But I’ll skip the recap we know what he did. The reason I could extend grace to him is because he took his blinders off and got to work. Therapy Vin? ICONIC. The man realized he was broken, late as hell but still ready to fix it. His growth made me feel seen as a reader. He didn’t just want Tahli back he wanted to be a better man. Vin has always been flawed but the difference is the honesty, the upfront approach to him having some sh*t with him. Again outside of the cheating I felt like life had shown Vin better than it could tell him that honesty authenticity were the only ways for him to receive everything meant for him. Showing him that even the greatest of sins can be forgiven if first you forgive yourself and second you actually take the steps to change, improve and not repeat it.
Their love? Real. But always uneven. It felt like Tahli was measuring Vin against some mental rubric, never fully embracing the man he had become. Meanwhile, Vin just kept folding giving in to her version of “right” over and over again. That’s not partnership. That’s performance. And honestly, part of Tahli’s unchecked behavior was Vin’s fault too. He never challenged her. Never really said when something hurt. He just swallowed it until it exploded.
The supporting cast? Top tier.
Abby? Love that lil former junkie down. That’s my redhead GWORL.
Paige? Funny AF, cool as hell.
LARRY?! Big Dawg Larry. Dr. Larry if you nasty. ICON. He gave no passes. He was on Vin’s hotheaded behind, and on Tahli’s scalp. He dragged her up and down that therapist office and I THANK HIM FOR IT.
“So what do you do when you realize someone is imperfect? Discard them?”
“Did being perfect make your mom love you?”
Whew. Read her like a book in her own damn book.
This story was phenomenal. I need a cigarette, two glasses of wine, a bottle of tequila, and a support group after finishing it.
The biggest lesson I took away? The climb and the fall may be thrilling, but nothing compares to the feeling of firm ground beneath your feet. Sunrises from the highest peaks are stunning but so are sunsets in the valleys, rooted and real. Standards are beautiful. Self-worth is essential. But when perfection becomes your prison, you become a statue on a pedestal frozen, unreachable, and ultimately alone.
And baby… I am not trying to be a statue. Like Thank you to Takerra for even sharing this with us my goodness man
This was such a heartbreaking yet soul-restoring journey. It’s about what happens when the rose-colored glasses finally come off when you realize those red flags weren’t hot pink and cute like you told yourself. When the pedestal crumbles and you're forced to stand on solid ground after floating above it all for so long.
Now, let me say this: I am a proud member of the Vin Hive. I’m biased. I absolutely think he was wrong for his choices PERIOD. But Tahli? Whew. She gave stunted. And do you know how wild you have to be with a pen to make me root for a cheater? A DECEIVER? A HEARTBREAKER?! Lmaooo. But that’s what happened.
Vin got grace because Tahli, for all her brilliance, came off as spoiled, perfection-obsessed, and FLIGHTY AF. I held space for her trauma I tried not to judge. I really did. But she made it hard. And that’s the beauty of this story: watching her finally, finally, hold up a mirror and see what the rest of us saw.
In the beginning, I gave her some grace she was young, shaped by her mother wounds, and surrounded by friends who weren’t really her peers. She was the Beyoncé of her group ambitious, witty, in control. But being the one who always “gets it right” makes you deeply uncomfortable with anything that feels messy, imperfect, or out of your control.
It took everyone literally 10,284,857 people to tell Tahli that yes, she’s allowed to walk away from her marriage, but no, she’s not allowed to bulldoze through everyone in the process. In trying to teach a lesson, she ended up learning hers. Did she irritate me in this book? ABSOLUTELY. I hated how she used Drew. I hated the poor choices. I hated how she twisted things to always be “right.” She became the villain in someone else’s story and still played the hero in her own. Cus it was one scene that even in all her wrongness she was still given grace and understanding, but even then we never saw her really and truly give a damn about her action. Like sure there were tears but were you crying because you realized how you hurt someone or was it the guilt you felt of no longer being perfect? No longer being the victim?
I don’t think Tahli was selfish but she was deeply self-centered. As someone who has wrestled with perfectionism and brutal self-judgment, reading her felt personal. Painful even. She moved people like chess pieces, expecting them to deliver the exact words, emotions, and outcomes she needed. And when they didn’t? Whew. Abby clocked her tea a couple times and was met with “Oh your judging me” when it’s like well yes because that’s human nature to do so but I’m also loving you and trying to get you to figure out if the choices you made were the ones you really wanted or the ones you felt you had to make to keep this image of “Tough Tahli don’t play that”
And now, my man Vin. Cheater cheater cotton eater down, yes. But I’ll skip the recap we know what he did. The reason I could extend grace to him is because he took his blinders off and got to work. Therapy Vin? ICONIC. The man realized he was broken, late as hell but still ready to fix it. His growth made me feel seen as a reader. He didn’t just want Tahli back he wanted to be a better man. Vin has always been flawed but the difference is the honesty, the upfront approach to him having some sh*t with him. Again outside of the cheating I felt like life had shown Vin better than it could tell him that honesty authenticity were the only ways for him to receive everything meant for him. Showing him that even the greatest of sins can be forgiven if first you forgive yourself and second you actually take the steps to change, improve and not repeat it.
Their love? Real. But always uneven. It felt like Tahli was measuring Vin against some mental rubric, never fully embracing the man he had become. Meanwhile, Vin just kept folding giving in to her version of “right” over and over again. That’s not partnership. That’s performance. And honestly, part of Tahli’s unchecked behavior was Vin’s fault too. He never challenged her. Never really said when something hurt. He just swallowed it until it exploded.
The supporting cast? Top tier.
Abby? Love that lil former junkie down. That’s my redhead GWORL.
Paige? Funny AF, cool as hell.
LARRY?! Big Dawg Larry. Dr. Larry if you nasty. ICON. He gave no passes. He was on Vin’s hotheaded behind, and on Tahli’s scalp. He dragged her up and down that therapist office and I THANK HIM FOR IT.
“So what do you do when you realize someone is imperfect? Discard them?”
“Did being perfect make your mom love you?”
Whew. Read her like a book in her own damn book.
This story was phenomenal. I need a cigarette, two glasses of wine, a bottle of tequila, and a support group after finishing it.
The biggest lesson I took away? The climb and the fall may be thrilling, but nothing compares to the feeling of firm ground beneath your feet. Sunrises from the highest peaks are stunning but so are sunsets in the valleys, rooted and real. Standards are beautiful. Self-worth is essential. But when perfection becomes your prison, you become a statue on a pedestal frozen, unreachable, and ultimately alone.
And baby… I am not trying to be a statue. Like Thank you to Takerra for even sharing this with us my goodness man
July 24, 2025
Freaking Perfection!
This is what I have been waiting for. A journey like no other. The real gritty perfectly imperfect layers of love and life. Tahli and Dalvin showed us what love, sacrifice, and devotion look like. They showed us how it can humble you and drag you to the pits of hades. But with just a small glimmer of hope and determination, like a phoenix, that love will continue to rise. I am so happy that I was able to experience this love, even in its darkness and heartache. It was a beautiful journey. Careening off course and then gliding to a perfect landing.
What a beautiful journey.
This is what I have been waiting for. A journey like no other. The real gritty perfectly imperfect layers of love and life. Tahli and Dalvin showed us what love, sacrifice, and devotion look like. They showed us how it can humble you and drag you to the pits of hades. But with just a small glimmer of hope and determination, like a phoenix, that love will continue to rise. I am so happy that I was able to experience this love, even in its darkness and heartache. It was a beautiful journey. Careening off course and then gliding to a perfect landing.
What a beautiful journey.
July 26, 2025
Thank you, Takerra Allen, for writing such an amazing series with unforgettable characters. I experienced every emotion while on this journey. Parachutes will forever have a special place in my heart. 🪂
♾️⭐️
Side Note: I’ve never highlighted a book this much in my life!
♾️⭐️
Side Note: I’ve never highlighted a book this much in my life!
July 25, 2025
"Maybe because there is no right, my love. Only what you can live with. Or can’t live without.”
I'd want to begin by stating that Takerra Allen, your ability to evoke emotions in your readers via your writing is a talent. As someone who uses reading as an escape from reality, I find that reading about REAL WORLD problems and challenges makes the characters' decisions much more difficult. It is simple to criticize a character's choice in a novel when you are unfamiliar with it. And it's always easy to find a solution when you're outside looking in from a different perspective, but I can say as a reader, you make reading real struggles, real pain, and real redemption raw, entertaining, frustrating, and beautiful.
Now that we're back, I really like how Vin and Tahli have both shown growth as characters. We saw Vin overcome his self-destructive habits and come to believe that he is deserving of great things. Finally, at the end of the story, someone addresses Tahli about the root causes of her perfectionist tendencies and how they may impact people around her. To be honest, I felt the same way about Tahli's healing in this book as I did in my previous review. Toward the end, she did make an effort to sort out her emotions and how she wanted her life to move forward after being betrayed. Without giving anything away, I genuinely believe that she still needed encouragement and direction to make some decisions, and even someone who is so "perfect" needed some help. Throughout the book, Tahli has shown moments of intense selfishness, and although it is true that she has every right to be selfish, she did not treat Vin with the same consideration or boundaries he gave her. Dalvin in this book truly made use of the therapy's tools to grow, and I commend him for making the most difficult decision at the end—one that affected not only his family but also himself. It's difficult when you've created a problem and are attempting to solve it, but nothing seems to be working, so you have to give up and work on yourself.
I thought this series was great, and I'm glad it ended with this conclusion. I must admit that I like the supporting cast; they truly served as the voice of reason. It would have been great if we experienced DJ's healing. Given the challenges that the kid endured, I believe that DJ had a significant role in Vin and Tahlis' relationship. I would have liked to experience DJ and Vin work out their differences and manage their relationship outside of the blended family. I wanted to feel bad for Drew but couldn’t. I can’t respect a benchwarmer of 15 years and feel sympathy for how things went down. Because, if he were an honest man, he would have wanted Tahli to heal completely before pursuing a relationship with him. I didn't agree with Tahli's handling of the kids during the divorce; it seemed to me that she was only interested in ending the marriage, not in the effects of the divorce or the children's adjustment. She was so intent on hurting Vin and moving on with Drew. Doll was screaming for help and expressing it, but it seemed that her rage was just dismissed as typical of teenage behavior. Loved Bianca, and she served her purpose for the characters.
I'd want to begin by stating that Takerra Allen, your ability to evoke emotions in your readers via your writing is a talent. As someone who uses reading as an escape from reality, I find that reading about REAL WORLD problems and challenges makes the characters' decisions much more difficult. It is simple to criticize a character's choice in a novel when you are unfamiliar with it. And it's always easy to find a solution when you're outside looking in from a different perspective, but I can say as a reader, you make reading real struggles, real pain, and real redemption raw, entertaining, frustrating, and beautiful.
Now that we're back, I really like how Vin and Tahli have both shown growth as characters. We saw Vin overcome his self-destructive habits and come to believe that he is deserving of great things. Finally, at the end of the story, someone addresses Tahli about the root causes of her perfectionist tendencies and how they may impact people around her. To be honest, I felt the same way about Tahli's healing in this book as I did in my previous review. Toward the end, she did make an effort to sort out her emotions and how she wanted her life to move forward after being betrayed. Without giving anything away, I genuinely believe that she still needed encouragement and direction to make some decisions, and even someone who is so "perfect" needed some help. Throughout the book, Tahli has shown moments of intense selfishness, and although it is true that she has every right to be selfish, she did not treat Vin with the same consideration or boundaries he gave her. Dalvin in this book truly made use of the therapy's tools to grow, and I commend him for making the most difficult decision at the end—one that affected not only his family but also himself. It's difficult when you've created a problem and are attempting to solve it, but nothing seems to be working, so you have to give up and work on yourself.
I thought this series was great, and I'm glad it ended with this conclusion. I must admit that I like the supporting cast; they truly served as the voice of reason. It would have been great if we experienced DJ's healing. Given the challenges that the kid endured, I believe that DJ had a significant role in Vin and Tahlis' relationship. I would have liked to experience DJ and Vin work out their differences and manage their relationship outside of the blended family. I wanted to feel bad for Drew but couldn’t. I can’t respect a benchwarmer of 15 years and feel sympathy for how things went down. Because, if he were an honest man, he would have wanted Tahli to heal completely before pursuing a relationship with him. I didn't agree with Tahli's handling of the kids during the divorce; it seemed to me that she was only interested in ending the marriage, not in the effects of the divorce or the children's adjustment. She was so intent on hurting Vin and moving on with Drew. Doll was screaming for help and expressing it, but it seemed that her rage was just dismissed as typical of teenage behavior. Loved Bianca, and she served her purpose for the characters.
July 26, 2025
Parachutes: The Impact was a MASTERPIECE! I am in awe. I cannot convey enough how much this book & series has had me in my feelings.
TA is a writing genius. She’s my book Beyoncé. She’s going to make you feel, going to make you think, question your morals, and leave you with a lesson of some kind. She’ll forever be my fav 🫶🏽☺️
TA is a writing genius. She’s my book Beyoncé. She’s going to make you feel, going to make you think, question your morals, and leave you with a lesson of some kind. She’ll forever be my fav 🫶🏽☺️
July 26, 2025
An Impactful Ending
Takerra is truly an authoress. I had no idea how the story would end, but I had every emotion while reading this book/series. I cried, felt love, was angry, was sad, & most importantly, personally reflected. Life impacts us in so many ways, & those impacts force our choices. I'm so glad The Parachute landed. Still, the best gift was the lesson & blessing in the journey. Job well done!! (This may even move above An Affair in Munthill for me.)
Takerra is truly an authoress. I had no idea how the story would end, but I had every emotion while reading this book/series. I cried, felt love, was angry, was sad, & most importantly, personally reflected. Life impacts us in so many ways, & those impacts force our choices. I'm so glad The Parachute landed. Still, the best gift was the lesson & blessing in the journey. Job well done!! (This may even move above An Affair in Munthill for me.)
July 24, 2025
What a journey. These two have put me through so many emotions. I have laughed and cried, and I have punched the air. Tahli was a tough nut to crack. On one hand the betrayal she was faced with was one of a kind. However, her expectations didn't allow for any error. She didn't allow herself the window of forgiveness and reconciliation before she jumped straight into divorce. 3 months? I was praying the entire series that this worked out and they made it through. Then Drew...My Lord Drew. He made me wish that he would fall off a damn cliff. It was like he had been plotting on the downfall of their relationship. The nigga just wanted to be married something serious. This lady had been divorced all of 3 months and you jumping in with your listening ear nigga? Please ok. Then he knew that she slept with her ex-husband and helped her clean up after she did it, forgave her and blamed the ex-husband who had just lost his mom. The delusion was top fucking tier. I digress. This book was a great read. I stayed up until 5am reading and spent half my day at work finishing her off. It made toy think about every possible direction that this could go. Hell, I think they did go in every possible direction.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 23, 2025
Hmm, I would have been A-OK if the author went another way with Vin and Tahli.. I was rooting for that actually.. 🤫. I am in the minority Im sure. And thats ok. 🤷🏾♀️
One other thing I didn’t agree with was Tahli’s treatment of Vanessa. Vanessa loved those girls like she was their MOTHER. Never the word “Step” was entered in to it. She always looked down on her for forgiving her father, but never looked at her father differently for his actions. So much more needed to be dissected with that…
Vin had the most growth to me in this series. He made the ultimate MISTAKE. Broke himself and his family. Literally found himself again.
One other thing I didn’t agree with was Tahli’s treatment of Vanessa. Vanessa loved those girls like she was their MOTHER. Never the word “Step” was entered in to it. She always looked down on her for forgiving her father, but never looked at her father differently for his actions. So much more needed to be dissected with that…
Vin had the most growth to me in this series. He made the ultimate MISTAKE. Broke himself and his family. Literally found himself again.
September 20, 2025
I thought book 3 could not touch 2 but I was wrong. This book took me through it with the couple. Like I was in my feeling happy,sad,mad,and crazy. I am so upset it is over.
Takerra Allen pen is top tier. Over 500 hundred pages and I was wondering if that would be enough. I am so sad this is over but it was an awesome experience
Vin and Tahli through the test of time. They took that journey and learned from their parents and friends. Found their way as new people.
Their circle was awesome and everyone built off of their life lessons.
Highly recommend it’s a commitment but well worth the read.
Takerra Allen pen is top tier. Over 500 hundred pages and I was wondering if that would be enough. I am so sad this is over but it was an awesome experience
Vin and Tahli through the test of time. They took that journey and learned from their parents and friends. Found their way as new people.
Their circle was awesome and everyone built off of their life lessons.
Highly recommend it’s a commitment but well worth the read.
August 24, 2025
🪂🪂🪂
Tahli and Vin are characters I know will stick with me for a long time. Their journey was so real, almost too real. A showcase of an all encompassing love, soul ties that exist beyond reason and physical connection, redemption, forgiveness and ultimately putting pride aside to TRULY be happy.
The way I felt at the end of the prologue and the way I feel now that I’ve read the epilogue are on completely opposite sides. I can’t say Parachutes is just a love story because that feels so limiting. This was more like a journey through the layers of what it means to love someone with your whole being.
Takerra managed to create a world that completely sucks you in and forces you to sit with your emotions….the ones that feel good and the ones that don’t. The angst, the dialogue, the chemistry between all of the characters, THE PACING, the way she intricately wove this web that turned into one of the greatest series I’ve ever read is, for a lack of better words, MASTERFUL. Everything was done with purpose, every emotion she wanted me to feel, I felt.
I wish all stories made me feel this way. As a reader I’m so blessed to have been able to go on THIS journey with THESE characters. I’m sure I’ll be talking about this one for a while and if you haven’t read the story of Tahli Hall and Dalvin Hayes, do yourself a favor and open it up. It’s gonna hurt and it’s gonna piss you off but you’ll laugh and you’ll fall in love with these fictional people. You might even luck up and learn a little something about yourself. READ IT.
Tahli and Vin are characters I know will stick with me for a long time. Their journey was so real, almost too real. A showcase of an all encompassing love, soul ties that exist beyond reason and physical connection, redemption, forgiveness and ultimately putting pride aside to TRULY be happy.
The way I felt at the end of the prologue and the way I feel now that I’ve read the epilogue are on completely opposite sides. I can’t say Parachutes is just a love story because that feels so limiting. This was more like a journey through the layers of what it means to love someone with your whole being.
Takerra managed to create a world that completely sucks you in and forces you to sit with your emotions….the ones that feel good and the ones that don’t. The angst, the dialogue, the chemistry between all of the characters, THE PACING, the way she intricately wove this web that turned into one of the greatest series I’ve ever read is, for a lack of better words, MASTERFUL. Everything was done with purpose, every emotion she wanted me to feel, I felt.
I wish all stories made me feel this way. As a reader I’m so blessed to have been able to go on THIS journey with THESE characters. I’m sure I’ll be talking about this one for a while and if you haven’t read the story of Tahli Hall and Dalvin Hayes, do yourself a favor and open it up. It’s gonna hurt and it’s gonna piss you off but you’ll laugh and you’ll fall in love with these fictional people. You might even luck up and learn a little something about yourself. READ IT.
August 4, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
“Parachutes Book 3: The Impact” 🪂
I love the feelings I am feeling. I love the words I’ve gathered. What am I feeling?…
It was Vin for me. From the moment of the fall. The work was done. Work on yourself. Self-sabotage? Larry. Thank goodness for Larry. Abstain from your pleasures. Sit alone. Confess your sins. Do the work…the work was done. Full circle.
Then there was Tahli. I love her, I do. But she rushed it. “Let me beat him to it.” There was no competition. He’s not thinking of anyone else. Baby love, you are wasting your time doing this. Do. Not. Run. Feel these feelings. We’re feeling them on this side. Go through them with us, Tahli. Sit alone. Confess your sins. And eventually, she did. I just wish it happened sooner so we could witness that healing a little while longer.
The character development for Vin was the most raw and full circle experience I have ever witnessed. This series is a masterclass on how you write a character like Vin who does the unthinkable, suffers the consequences, and rebuilds himself vs someone who is just out here wilding out, being reckless, and being a cheater.
The kids were beautiful. I would have loved to witness how Milo and DJ connected even more. Paige and Abby. I’m always here for them and their honesty with Tahli.
The love. It was toxic. It was raw. It was deep. It was emotional. It was real. It was ever changing. It was growth. It was for them. Thank you Takerra.
How do I feel? We made it through the impact and the touchdown was one of the most beautiful I’ve ever read and imagined.
Tahli. Vin. Farewell my love. 💙💜
“Parachutes Book 3: The Impact” 🪂
I love the feelings I am feeling. I love the words I’ve gathered. What am I feeling?…
It was Vin for me. From the moment of the fall. The work was done. Work on yourself. Self-sabotage? Larry. Thank goodness for Larry. Abstain from your pleasures. Sit alone. Confess your sins. Do the work…the work was done. Full circle.
Then there was Tahli. I love her, I do. But she rushed it. “Let me beat him to it.” There was no competition. He’s not thinking of anyone else. Baby love, you are wasting your time doing this. Do. Not. Run. Feel these feelings. We’re feeling them on this side. Go through them with us, Tahli. Sit alone. Confess your sins. And eventually, she did. I just wish it happened sooner so we could witness that healing a little while longer.
The character development for Vin was the most raw and full circle experience I have ever witnessed. This series is a masterclass on how you write a character like Vin who does the unthinkable, suffers the consequences, and rebuilds himself vs someone who is just out here wilding out, being reckless, and being a cheater.
The kids were beautiful. I would have loved to witness how Milo and DJ connected even more. Paige and Abby. I’m always here for them and their honesty with Tahli.
The love. It was toxic. It was raw. It was deep. It was emotional. It was real. It was ever changing. It was growth. It was for them. Thank you Takerra.
How do I feel? We made it through the impact and the touchdown was one of the most beautiful I’ve ever read and imagined.
Tahli. Vin. Farewell my love. 💙💜
August 5, 2025
5/5 stars duh. What else could we really expect. I’m going to misss these characters! Parachutes 3 was well written and did not disappoint. I love how by book 3 we grew with them
As adults with real adult issues. It was perfection!
As adults with real adult issues. It was perfection!
January 4, 2026
A masterpiece. I didn’t want it to end. ✍🏾💕
August 3, 2025
Character visuals here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM0pTEqAI...
“I urge you to allow this series to be an experience.” -TA
Review:
It’s ridiculous how good this series was… like from start to finish. Raw. Realistic. My favorite of the year so far.
I made it through book 1 and 2 with no tears, but book 3 did it for me. The kidssss 😩🥹. I always use one word when I’m describing this book to others. Palpable. You FEEL these characters and will think about them after the book is over. This is a series I wish I could read again for the first time. The relationship between the friends and family and the babies. The relationship between Tahli’s friend and Vin 🥹. Phenomenal.
Book Moments (SPOILERS):
Again, these are some of my initial thoughts, so they are all over the place, lol
* Tahli singing to Vin in the end
* Christmas joy being restored
* DJ’s trauma hurts me deeeeep
* Vin is so violent, lol - how are you choking Drew in the backseat and Tahli is divorced from you
* First time Tahli tazed him, now she had to stab that man, smh - forgetting all about the kids
* Babyyyy, Vin said you are going to feel me at your birthday party even if I’m not invited! Come on Robin thicke lol aaaand photos with cold play in the background
* Sophie’s videos were excruciatinggggg — like, why does someone else have memories of YOUR man that you don’t have? Aaand he had history with the chick who sent it? SMH
* Pg 252 - Daliiiiii giving oral to 2 boys in the bathroom blew meee
* Vin and Drew going back and forth in the hospital had me tickled, lmbo
* Im tickled so bad and how Vin talks about Drew and then her with “Bonita” a mess
* The kidssssss 😩 - lalalalala bamba 😭 - that baby was so sad
* I just knew she was going to cheat on Drew smh
* I’m starting to think Drew crazy (update, he’s actually insane)
* If he gets Bianca pregnant I’m going to be SO DONE
* Lexxxxx and her letter to Tahli 😭
* Cree’s video! 😭 singing Whitneyyyy?!
* Not she had that man’s pubic hair in her teeth
* Bought this girl a house for her mom’s ashes!!
* Sophie and Drew twinsssss
10/10 recommend!
“I urge you to allow this series to be an experience.” -TA
Review:
It’s ridiculous how good this series was… like from start to finish. Raw. Realistic. My favorite of the year so far.
I made it through book 1 and 2 with no tears, but book 3 did it for me. The kidssss 😩🥹. I always use one word when I’m describing this book to others. Palpable. You FEEL these characters and will think about them after the book is over. This is a series I wish I could read again for the first time. The relationship between the friends and family and the babies. The relationship between Tahli’s friend and Vin 🥹. Phenomenal.
Book Moments (SPOILERS):
Again, these are some of my initial thoughts, so they are all over the place, lol
* Tahli singing to Vin in the end
* Christmas joy being restored
* DJ’s trauma hurts me deeeeep
* Vin is so violent, lol - how are you choking Drew in the backseat and Tahli is divorced from you
* First time Tahli tazed him, now she had to stab that man, smh - forgetting all about the kids
* Babyyyy, Vin said you are going to feel me at your birthday party even if I’m not invited! Come on Robin thicke lol aaaand photos with cold play in the background
* Sophie’s videos were excruciatinggggg — like, why does someone else have memories of YOUR man that you don’t have? Aaand he had history with the chick who sent it? SMH
* Pg 252 - Daliiiiii giving oral to 2 boys in the bathroom blew meee
* Vin and Drew going back and forth in the hospital had me tickled, lmbo
* Im tickled so bad and how Vin talks about Drew and then her with “Bonita” a mess
* The kidssssss 😩 - lalalalala bamba 😭 - that baby was so sad
* I just knew she was going to cheat on Drew smh
* I’m starting to think Drew crazy (update, he’s actually insane)
* If he gets Bianca pregnant I’m going to be SO DONE
* Lexxxxx and her letter to Tahli 😭
* Cree’s video! 😭 singing Whitneyyyy?!
* Not she had that man’s pubic hair in her teeth
* Bought this girl a house for her mom’s ashes!!
* Sophie and Drew twinsssss
10/10 recommend!
August 6, 2025
Words aren't enough 👏🏾👏🏾
Simply put, Takerra Allen has written yet another masterpiece. This story... this PARACHUTE ride is nothing short of magnificent. The gamut of emotions this book took me through range from devastation, to bliss, to hilarity, to fear and everything that falls within. The way this author uses words to tie in intricately woven details is unmatched. Vin and Tahli are so complex and human. I don't know if this will sound weird, but I actually considered their relationship the main character with them as the supporting cast.
This is NOT a classic love story, but the LOVE is unmatched, though not untainted. I so so SO loved this book and the whole series. Take a bow Mrs. Takerra. You keep right on raising the bar and placing your name and stories in the clouds with the G.O.A.T.s.
Simply put, Takerra Allen has written yet another masterpiece. This story... this PARACHUTE ride is nothing short of magnificent. The gamut of emotions this book took me through range from devastation, to bliss, to hilarity, to fear and everything that falls within. The way this author uses words to tie in intricately woven details is unmatched. Vin and Tahli are so complex and human. I don't know if this will sound weird, but I actually considered their relationship the main character with them as the supporting cast.
This is NOT a classic love story, but the LOVE is unmatched, though not untainted. I so so SO loved this book and the whole series. Take a bow Mrs. Takerra. You keep right on raising the bar and placing your name and stories in the clouds with the G.O.A.T.s.
September 11, 2025
Whew, this finale took me through it. Tahli and Dalvin’s story has always been intense, but The Impact hit different. It was raw, messy, and emotional in a way that made me feel every bit of their journey.
What stood out most was how Takerra showed the fallout of love when lies, secrets, and betrayal can no longer be hidden. Tahli’s strength and fire had me cheering for her, and Dalvin’s self-sabotage left me frustrated yet still invested in whether he would fight for what they built.
This wasn’t just about heartbreak, it was about identity, resilience, and what happens when two people who once loved so fiercely have to face the wreckage. The twists and turns had me clutching the book, and by the end, I felt like I had lived every high and low right alongside them.
A powerful and unforgettable conclusion to a trilogy that showed love in all its beauty, chaos, and pain.
What stood out most was how Takerra showed the fallout of love when lies, secrets, and betrayal can no longer be hidden. Tahli’s strength and fire had me cheering for her, and Dalvin’s self-sabotage left me frustrated yet still invested in whether he would fight for what they built.
This wasn’t just about heartbreak, it was about identity, resilience, and what happens when two people who once loved so fiercely have to face the wreckage. The twists and turns had me clutching the book, and by the end, I felt like I had lived every high and low right alongside them.
A powerful and unforgettable conclusion to a trilogy that showed love in all its beauty, chaos, and pain.
July 31, 2025
Watching Tahli and Vin's love story come full circle was soul-stirring. The happily ever after I thought TA could never give me is finally here. Their story wasn't perfect, but in real life, no one's is. Tahli and her hasty decisions mirrored some of my own and those of the women I know, making her relatable. She drove me nuts half the story, but I honestly couldn't be mad at her. What Vin did was unforgivable until it wasn't. TA put her foot, elbow, knees, and toes into creating him. The raw emotions, top-tier character development, and the comedy splashed throughout this very serious story make this book one of the best TA has ever written.
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July 31, 2025
Bravo. This series was raw, emotional, and felt incredibly real...nothing about it felt like fiction. Takerra’s writing pulled every emotion out of me. I was only 10% in breathless and asking my husband what he’d do in that situation. Phenomenal storytelling🪂❤️
August 25, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
September 12, 2025
Parachutes Series by Takerra Allen
This three-part series deserves one big review because it’s a complete emotional ride from start to finish.
The story begins with The Fall, where we meet Vin and Tahli 15 years into their marriage with three children and what feels like unshakable bliss. But one doorbell ring changes everything and suddenly, we’re transported back in time to see “how it all began” and asked the haunting question: “How did we end up here?”
I’ll be honest, Book 1 took me a little while to get into because of the back-and-forth between present day and teenage years. But by the last quarter of the book... Whew. I was ALL IN. Completely invested in Vin and Tahli, their journey, their love, their mistakes, and their future.
If I had to describe them in one word, it would be INTENSE. Their love, their pain, their friendship, their passion, it’s all-consuming, explosive, and impossible to look away from.
And let’s talk about Takerra Allen’s writing: it’s intentional, meticulous, and passionate. The level of detail is outrageous... from the accuracy of the time period, to the music lyrics she weaves in, to the slang, food, and cultural vibes of the moment. She doesn’t just tell a story; she immerses you in it.
This is not your typical love story. It will break your heart. It will frustrate you. It will make you cry (yes, Book 2 and Book 3 got me!). You’ll root for Vin and Tahli, you’ll be mad at them, you’ll beg them to get it right, but you’ll never stop wanting them together.
At its core, Parachutes is about triumph, forgiveness, and finding your person, no matter how messy the journey. It’s raw, emotional, unforgettable, and easily a 5-star series. Worth every single page.
This three-part series deserves one big review because it’s a complete emotional ride from start to finish.
The story begins with The Fall, where we meet Vin and Tahli 15 years into their marriage with three children and what feels like unshakable bliss. But one doorbell ring changes everything and suddenly, we’re transported back in time to see “how it all began” and asked the haunting question: “How did we end up here?”
I’ll be honest, Book 1 took me a little while to get into because of the back-and-forth between present day and teenage years. But by the last quarter of the book... Whew. I was ALL IN. Completely invested in Vin and Tahli, their journey, their love, their mistakes, and their future.
If I had to describe them in one word, it would be INTENSE. Their love, their pain, their friendship, their passion, it’s all-consuming, explosive, and impossible to look away from.
And let’s talk about Takerra Allen’s writing: it’s intentional, meticulous, and passionate. The level of detail is outrageous... from the accuracy of the time period, to the music lyrics she weaves in, to the slang, food, and cultural vibes of the moment. She doesn’t just tell a story; she immerses you in it.
This is not your typical love story. It will break your heart. It will frustrate you. It will make you cry (yes, Book 2 and Book 3 got me!). You’ll root for Vin and Tahli, you’ll be mad at them, you’ll beg them to get it right, but you’ll never stop wanting them together.
At its core, Parachutes is about triumph, forgiveness, and finding your person, no matter how messy the journey. It’s raw, emotional, unforgettable, and easily a 5-star series. Worth every single page.
November 9, 2025
long for no reason
I love this author so I read each book in the series. But, it was a struggle especially because the ending was clear. Dalvin was a lying manipulative person. Tahil met him so young that he molded her to only believe that his love mattered. My opinion. This was worse than the book about Nore.
I love this author so I read each book in the series. But, it was a struggle especially because the ending was clear. Dalvin was a lying manipulative person. Tahil met him so young that he molded her to only believe that his love mattered. My opinion. This was worse than the book about Nore.
July 25, 2025
I feel like in a lot of books, it’s very clear who the protagonist and antagonist are. There’s always this distinct tell of who we’re supposed to root for. And while those stories are great, they don’t imitate life the way Takerra Allen does with her characters. In December, I got very attached to these people really bad. I would be at work and randomly think, why tf would Vin do that? That’s how deep in it I was (and still am). I’m still attached and I know how the parachute lands. From Vin and Tahli to their parents, kids, friends, and even side characters—everyone had depth. Everyone felt like somebody I could meet on any given day.
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TAHLI
As a proud supporter of Women’s Rights and Wrongs, this lady made it so hard for me. I hate to agree with a man, but she had me there. She was living in a dream world she built—casted it, wrote it, directed it, and still took on a couple roles herself. A perfectionist to her core. She only wanted people around who met her standards and expected those standards to be upheld always. Unrealistic, but she had people trying. And the thing is, in her mind, trying without execution isn’t enough.
We met Tahli at her lowest—the moment her illusion of a perfect marriage got shattered. Fifteen years in and she finds out her husband cheated and has a whole child outside their marriage. Right before her day. Tahli calls herself Christmas, and maybe I’m overanalyzing, but think about it: Christmas is when people show up, smile, perform. No matter what life’s giving, you show up looking like your best self. And that’s Tahli. She thought if she was perfect, her mother Cree would want to be her mom more than she wanted freedom. Cree wasn’t built for motherhood. And in her rare appearances, Tahli performed. Like when Cree met Dalvin—Tahli was twenty, pregnant by a drug dealer five years older who had just done a bid for manslaughter. Nothing about it was perfect, but Tahli made it look like a dream.
That only doubled down her perfectionism. In her mind, if she was flawless, no one could knock her. But the truth is—everyone’s flawed. Tahli’s a hypocritical, self-centered perfectionist who doesn’t know how to extend grace. And even when she’s aware of her flaws, she’ll ignore anything that conflicts with her ability to be the victim. Because Tahli’s perfect—and when things go wrong, it can’t be her fault.
She knows intent doesn’t cancel out impact. Vin kept DJ a secret for 11 years to protect her, their marriage, their family but the fallout? That was major. And going back to Drew made sense. Safe, predictable Drew. Someone she could control. Someone who wasn’t carrying trauma. Someone who hadn’t hurt her. And the thing is, she used him. She knew that relationship would never be fulfilling. She was just hurting.
She parented her kids like perfection was required, which is why she clashed with Dali, her mini-me. She spiraled when Vin started getting close to Bianca and I gave her that one. She didn’t want him happy while she was still hurting. And we know she was never going to be happy with Drew.
But she took accountability in small steps. And those steps mattered. That’s what got her into Larry (Big L)’s chair. That’s what let her finally get read down. Because all that perfection? All those years? For what? Fifteen years of tainted memories over a secret that didn’t even save anything.
I don’t know, I still love her though. She finally realized some things are bigger than pride. Some people are worth the grace. Love is worth fighting for.
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DALVIN
I slut-shamed him so bad in Book One and Two. Like, so bad. But I knew who he was from the jump. He was the perfect husband with a huge secret. I knew when we went back to the beginning, I’d still like him. I just didn’t know I’d end up loving him.
Dalvin was 25, a year out of prison for manslaughter (a technicality only money could buy), and already trying to rebuild. His whole life was a rough hand. Drug-addicted mother. Womanizer father. Sick grandmother. He raised himself. The streets raised him. Munch kept him grounded (even though he’s a serial cheater and makes dumb decisions—love him tho).
Vin had everything—a wife, a daughter, a son on the way—and was still gambling. Not just with money. With life. With love. With his future. And when he cheated the first time, it wasn’t because he didn’t love Tahli. It was because he was hurting. His father had just died. And even though it’s not an excuse, it was a reason. He was never taught how to lean on someone. So when he finally leaned on Tahli and felt emasculated? He broke. He went to someone who reminded him he was still that man.
Tahli didn’t do what he did, not even close. But she did make him feel like his progress wasn’t enough. And then, after the fallout, she replaced him with clean-cut Drew. That stung.
But Vin? He still showed up. Through every crisis. Even when it wasn’t his business anymore. And when Tahli used him for comfort, for familiarity then turned around and called it a mistake? Yeah. That was it. It gave Bianca more space. She wasn’t Tahli, but she was something to pass the time. He was clear about that unlike some people. Enough to show him what life after Tahli looked like, that it was possible.
What made me root for Vin was the growth. He was still a father to all four kids. He went to therapy. He worked on himself. He accepted what he did and how it broke her. And eventually, he realized: some of her was better than none of her. His proof of love walked around in the form of three kids. And he showed up for them. That’s what made me forgive him.
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DALVIN & TAHLI
I love being right and I was right. I knew they were going to find their way back to each other. I knew she was going to fall in love with DJ. How could she not? That little boy is an extension of the love of her life.
And listen. Women stay with men who aren’t even half of what Dalvin is. And she still left. Because she had to. Because she thought it was over. That one night broke everything. But fifteen years of love doesn’t disappear. Not like that.
Their love showed in the way they showed up for each other even when it wasn’t required. Tahli cared about Lola. Vin loved Abby. She prayed for Milo. He met her father just to spend time with her. She stopped going to therapy when she realized she didn’t want to move on from him. He gave up easy, because he wanted to deserve her.
They were each other’s. Always.
Even when they were with other people, it was fragments. And the others felt that. Drew, Kevin, Bianca, and Sophie knew.
They were selfish for choosing each other, but the love was deep. Painful. Safe. Loud. Everything, all at once.
All I know is they were made for each other. Everyone else just got scraps.
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Final thoughts:
Takerra Allen writes people. Not characters. Not placeholders. People. With depth, contradictions, trauma, softness, accountability. These three books felt like real life. Like I was watching two flawed humans hurt each other, love each other, and finally choose each other again.
⸻
TAHLI
As a proud supporter of Women’s Rights and Wrongs, this lady made it so hard for me. I hate to agree with a man, but she had me there. She was living in a dream world she built—casted it, wrote it, directed it, and still took on a couple roles herself. A perfectionist to her core. She only wanted people around who met her standards and expected those standards to be upheld always. Unrealistic, but she had people trying. And the thing is, in her mind, trying without execution isn’t enough.
We met Tahli at her lowest—the moment her illusion of a perfect marriage got shattered. Fifteen years in and she finds out her husband cheated and has a whole child outside their marriage. Right before her day. Tahli calls herself Christmas, and maybe I’m overanalyzing, but think about it: Christmas is when people show up, smile, perform. No matter what life’s giving, you show up looking like your best self. And that’s Tahli. She thought if she was perfect, her mother Cree would want to be her mom more than she wanted freedom. Cree wasn’t built for motherhood. And in her rare appearances, Tahli performed. Like when Cree met Dalvin—Tahli was twenty, pregnant by a drug dealer five years older who had just done a bid for manslaughter. Nothing about it was perfect, but Tahli made it look like a dream.
That only doubled down her perfectionism. In her mind, if she was flawless, no one could knock her. But the truth is—everyone’s flawed. Tahli’s a hypocritical, self-centered perfectionist who doesn’t know how to extend grace. And even when she’s aware of her flaws, she’ll ignore anything that conflicts with her ability to be the victim. Because Tahli’s perfect—and when things go wrong, it can’t be her fault.
She knows intent doesn’t cancel out impact. Vin kept DJ a secret for 11 years to protect her, their marriage, their family but the fallout? That was major. And going back to Drew made sense. Safe, predictable Drew. Someone she could control. Someone who wasn’t carrying trauma. Someone who hadn’t hurt her. And the thing is, she used him. She knew that relationship would never be fulfilling. She was just hurting.
She parented her kids like perfection was required, which is why she clashed with Dali, her mini-me. She spiraled when Vin started getting close to Bianca and I gave her that one. She didn’t want him happy while she was still hurting. And we know she was never going to be happy with Drew.
But she took accountability in small steps. And those steps mattered. That’s what got her into Larry (Big L)’s chair. That’s what let her finally get read down. Because all that perfection? All those years? For what? Fifteen years of tainted memories over a secret that didn’t even save anything.
I don’t know, I still love her though. She finally realized some things are bigger than pride. Some people are worth the grace. Love is worth fighting for.
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DALVIN
I slut-shamed him so bad in Book One and Two. Like, so bad. But I knew who he was from the jump. He was the perfect husband with a huge secret. I knew when we went back to the beginning, I’d still like him. I just didn’t know I’d end up loving him.
Dalvin was 25, a year out of prison for manslaughter (a technicality only money could buy), and already trying to rebuild. His whole life was a rough hand. Drug-addicted mother. Womanizer father. Sick grandmother. He raised himself. The streets raised him. Munch kept him grounded (even though he’s a serial cheater and makes dumb decisions—love him tho).
Vin had everything—a wife, a daughter, a son on the way—and was still gambling. Not just with money. With life. With love. With his future. And when he cheated the first time, it wasn’t because he didn’t love Tahli. It was because he was hurting. His father had just died. And even though it’s not an excuse, it was a reason. He was never taught how to lean on someone. So when he finally leaned on Tahli and felt emasculated? He broke. He went to someone who reminded him he was still that man.
Tahli didn’t do what he did, not even close. But she did make him feel like his progress wasn’t enough. And then, after the fallout, she replaced him with clean-cut Drew. That stung.
But Vin? He still showed up. Through every crisis. Even when it wasn’t his business anymore. And when Tahli used him for comfort, for familiarity then turned around and called it a mistake? Yeah. That was it. It gave Bianca more space. She wasn’t Tahli, but she was something to pass the time. He was clear about that unlike some people. Enough to show him what life after Tahli looked like, that it was possible.
What made me root for Vin was the growth. He was still a father to all four kids. He went to therapy. He worked on himself. He accepted what he did and how it broke her. And eventually, he realized: some of her was better than none of her. His proof of love walked around in the form of three kids. And he showed up for them. That’s what made me forgive him.
⸻
DALVIN & TAHLI
I love being right and I was right. I knew they were going to find their way back to each other. I knew she was going to fall in love with DJ. How could she not? That little boy is an extension of the love of her life.
And listen. Women stay with men who aren’t even half of what Dalvin is. And she still left. Because she had to. Because she thought it was over. That one night broke everything. But fifteen years of love doesn’t disappear. Not like that.
Their love showed in the way they showed up for each other even when it wasn’t required. Tahli cared about Lola. Vin loved Abby. She prayed for Milo. He met her father just to spend time with her. She stopped going to therapy when she realized she didn’t want to move on from him. He gave up easy, because he wanted to deserve her.
They were each other’s. Always.
Even when they were with other people, it was fragments. And the others felt that. Drew, Kevin, Bianca, and Sophie knew.
They were selfish for choosing each other, but the love was deep. Painful. Safe. Loud. Everything, all at once.
All I know is they were made for each other. Everyone else just got scraps.
⸻
Final thoughts:
Takerra Allen writes people. Not characters. Not placeholders. People. With depth, contradictions, trauma, softness, accountability. These three books felt like real life. Like I was watching two flawed humans hurt each other, love each other, and finally choose each other again.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 21, 2026
4.75 ⭐️
“For there are no perfect souls, so no perfect soulmates. But on the journey to perfection, can our soulmates wait?”
Three books and 1,400 pages later, I’ve finally reached the end of this wild rollercoaster, and woow. What a ride! I’ve never in all my years felt so compelled to root for a cheater. But I once heard someone say that fiction has this incredible superpower of helping you understand people better because as you read, you’re stepping into their shoes and being forced to experience everything they do. Their struggles, their dreams, their fears, their world.
Both Vin and Tahli are deeply flawed characters, shaped by two very different backgrounds. But when they meet, it’s like two lost souls finally finding connection. They’re young, unsure, and yet they decide to devote themselves to each other forever. After over a decade and a half of marriage, a secret Vin has been carrying for almost their entire relationship finally comes to light. And with that, everything Tahli thought she knew about her husband and their love unravels. These three books follow their journey to that one fateful night, everything leading up to it, and the years that follow as they try to pick up the pieces.
This story is incredibly layered, and so are the characters. As invested as I was in Tahli and Vin, I also loved the side characters and following their individual journeys throughout the series. This is easily one of the most memorable series I’ve ever read, and I can already tell it’s one I’ll be thinking about for a long time.
“For there are no perfect souls, so no perfect soulmates. But on the journey to perfection, can our soulmates wait?”
Three books and 1,400 pages later, I’ve finally reached the end of this wild rollercoaster, and woow. What a ride! I’ve never in all my years felt so compelled to root for a cheater. But I once heard someone say that fiction has this incredible superpower of helping you understand people better because as you read, you’re stepping into their shoes and being forced to experience everything they do. Their struggles, their dreams, their fears, their world.
Both Vin and Tahli are deeply flawed characters, shaped by two very different backgrounds. But when they meet, it’s like two lost souls finally finding connection. They’re young, unsure, and yet they decide to devote themselves to each other forever. After over a decade and a half of marriage, a secret Vin has been carrying for almost their entire relationship finally comes to light. And with that, everything Tahli thought she knew about her husband and their love unravels. These three books follow their journey to that one fateful night, everything leading up to it, and the years that follow as they try to pick up the pieces.
This story is incredibly layered, and so are the characters. As invested as I was in Tahli and Vin, I also loved the side characters and following their individual journeys throughout the series. This is easily one of the most memorable series I’ve ever read, and I can already tell it’s one I’ll be thinking about for a long time.
September 20, 2025
Overall- a great story. I did love how the three books took you through the 3 different seasons in the relationship.
However this story is veryyyyy drawn out. IMO it didn’t need to be 3 longggg books. I skipped a lot of pages as certain details were unnecessary. If it had to be 3 books I could have done without at least 40 pages from each book ( and I absolutely loveeeeee 300+ page books I don’t read novellas )
However this story is veryyyyy drawn out. IMO it didn’t need to be 3 longggg books. I skipped a lot of pages as certain details were unnecessary. If it had to be 3 books I could have done without at least 40 pages from each book ( and I absolutely loveeeeee 300+ page books I don’t read novellas )
September 20, 2025
Vin’s journey ❤️ Paige gets an honorable mention for being funny af.
August 13, 2025
This is probably top 5 reads of the year, tbh probably one of my favourite books I’ve read!
I loved everything about this series but especially this book,
A beautifully written, thoroughly executed story about Tahli & Vin. I loved witnessing their growth, from the first book. Their love ran so deep but betrayal really tested the waters, I really learned that some things are not black and white. While someone’s actions can break trust, the circumstances leading to the “action” can also be detrimental.
Takerra Allen’s writing style is captivating. The raw emotions displayed & is transferred through the page. I felt like I was watching a movie/tv series.
This story really opened my eyes, also some of Tahli’s behaviours held a mirror up to myself which made me realise ehhh work always needs to be done.
The supporting cast we’re tooo good! Loved them all. I don’t have any criticisms, everyone complimented each other.
Overall 10/10 for me! I laughed, I cried , did it allll!
Fave character: Vin
Least Fave Character: Sophie!! (In the series) Drew (in this book, couldn’t catch a hint lol!)
Emotional rating: 😢😢😢😢😢 x100
Fluff rating: 💕💕💕💕💕
Smut rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵🥵
I loved everything about this series but especially this book,
A beautifully written, thoroughly executed story about Tahli & Vin. I loved witnessing their growth, from the first book. Their love ran so deep but betrayal really tested the waters, I really learned that some things are not black and white. While someone’s actions can break trust, the circumstances leading to the “action” can also be detrimental.
Takerra Allen’s writing style is captivating. The raw emotions displayed & is transferred through the page. I felt like I was watching a movie/tv series.
This story really opened my eyes, also some of Tahli’s behaviours held a mirror up to myself which made me realise ehhh work always needs to be done.
The supporting cast we’re tooo good! Loved them all. I don’t have any criticisms, everyone complimented each other.
Overall 10/10 for me! I laughed, I cried , did it allll!
Fave character: Vin
Least Fave Character: Sophie!! (In the series) Drew (in this book, couldn’t catch a hint lol!)
Emotional rating: 😢😢😢😢😢 x100
Fluff rating: 💕💕💕💕💕
Smut rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵🥵
August 23, 2025
TAKE A JOURNEY ON A PARACHUTE
Thank you, Takerra, for this brilliant masterpiece. This series was captivating in all aspects of the character development, storyline, and just the depiction of real-life experiences. There were highs when things were good and lows during the rough times, but you made us feel them all. Vin and Tahli, who couldn't love these two, with their outrageous passion. Throughout this series, there are lessons that will be learned that sets the tone for how you proceed moving forward. The parachute has definitely been a wild ride, but it was worth the impact at the end. Again, Thank you for this raw, unfiltered, beautiful story. Can't wait for what's next.
Thank you, Takerra, for this brilliant masterpiece. This series was captivating in all aspects of the character development, storyline, and just the depiction of real-life experiences. There were highs when things were good and lows during the rough times, but you made us feel them all. Vin and Tahli, who couldn't love these two, with their outrageous passion. Throughout this series, there are lessons that will be learned that sets the tone for how you proceed moving forward. The parachute has definitely been a wild ride, but it was worth the impact at the end. Again, Thank you for this raw, unfiltered, beautiful story. Can't wait for what's next.
August 5, 2025
what an impact…
Hats off Takerra for this emotionally charged well written heart tugging love story. Halfway thru the book I was thinking Rollercoasters was better suited for the title because that’s what we were on, but it was soooo good that you didn’t know if you want to close your eyes really tight and brace for
Impact or open your eyes throw your hands up and enjoy the ride.
I haven’t read a book in a forever that made me shed tears; had me ready to throw hands and made me laugh like I was watching my favorite comedian. This story was cinematic and presented in the way that only Ms Allen flawlessly delivers.
Hats off Takerra for this emotionally charged well written heart tugging love story. Halfway thru the book I was thinking Rollercoasters was better suited for the title because that’s what we were on, but it was soooo good that you didn’t know if you want to close your eyes really tight and brace for
Impact or open your eyes throw your hands up and enjoy the ride.
I haven’t read a book in a forever that made me shed tears; had me ready to throw hands and made me laugh like I was watching my favorite comedian. This story was cinematic and presented in the way that only Ms Allen flawlessly delivers.
August 19, 2025
*sigh* I’m really gonna miss being in Vin & Tahli’s world, as frustratingly beautiful it was. I went in not knowing how these two would end up, but I’m happy with the outcome. I’m proud of Vin and Tahli’s growth. It took my girl some time, but she got there 😅. However, there was a lot left to be desired with the kids. I was hoping to see some breakthrough with Dali, and DJs relationship build with Tahli and his siblings, but it was glossed over. At times I felt like too much was going on, and not enough progression with the characters were happening. Still I’d easily read 100’s more pages of this family.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 10, 2025
Big Tah Tah x Big Homie Vin
A standing ovation is in order for Takerra Allen! This book and this series were absolutely Amazing! She crafted the most beautifully written love story and made me fall hard for a complex group of characters. The layers, the depth, and the character development….chef’s kiss!!! This series evoked so many emotions and feelings. If I wasn’t laughing out loud, I was swiping away tears. Takerra broke me down and put me back together so many times, I literally had to take reading breaks to get my emotions in check. Oh what I would do to be able to read it for the very first time all over again. Simply put….this series was OUTRAGEOUS! (IYKYK)
A standing ovation is in order for Takerra Allen! This book and this series were absolutely Amazing! She crafted the most beautifully written love story and made me fall hard for a complex group of characters. The layers, the depth, and the character development….chef’s kiss!!! This series evoked so many emotions and feelings. If I wasn’t laughing out loud, I was swiping away tears. Takerra broke me down and put me back together so many times, I literally had to take reading breaks to get my emotions in check. Oh what I would do to be able to read it for the very first time all over again. Simply put….this series was OUTRAGEOUS! (IYKYK)
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