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Surface Rust #2
Corrode
A standalone second chance romance.
It didn't matter how young we were.
We just knew.
Forever was stamped on our hearts, no matter what forces tried to keep us apart.
They tried, and they failed.
We were happy.
We lived, we loved, and we made plans.
But as the years went by, we watched helplessly as those plans faded into dusty aspirations.
Yet we endured.
Time and time again, we came out stronger.
Until life threw the ultimate test our way, and he surrendered.
Defeated and desperate, he made a choice.
One that tore all our promises in two—leaving me pregnant, alone, and terrified.
Now he's free, and that love is still there.
It's everything else that's changed.
It didn't matter how young we were.
We just knew.
Forever was stamped on our hearts, no matter what forces tried to keep us apart.
They tried, and they failed.
We were happy.
We lived, we loved, and we made plans.
But as the years went by, we watched helplessly as those plans faded into dusty aspirations.
Yet we endured.
Time and time again, we came out stronger.
Until life threw the ultimate test our way, and he surrendered.
Defeated and desperate, he made a choice.
One that tore all our promises in two—leaving me pregnant, alone, and terrified.
Now he's free, and that love is still there.
It's everything else that's changed.
325 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 4, 2017
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Ella Fields
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September 7, 2020
I keep coming back to write this review, and I cannot seem to find the words to do it justice. This book was so meaningful to me, and these characters will go into the favorites hall of fame, as I keep wondering how they're doing right now. <3 If you enjoy meaningful, heartfelt romance with a tinge of suspense thrown in for good measure, please give Ella's books a go. I humbly recommend reading in this order: Frayed Silk, Cyanide, and then Corrode to experience the full development of these connected characters, although each story can be read as a standalone.
October 31, 2017
All roads in life...no matter where I've been or where I'm going...every single one will always lead me back to you. In this and every life after.
‘CORRODE’: Is the second instalment in Elle Fields ‘Surface Rust Series’ and is spoken in ‘Dual Perspectives’
The story starts off with Felix finally being released from his stint in prison, whilst incarcerated the only ones who visited him were his brother and Sam, leaving a big gap where his Doe should’ve been. He’s not seen or heard from her in months, or even seen his son.
But he’s not ready to let her go so easily.
Then the story jumps back into the past, back to where it all began, back to when they first met, back to when it all started falling down around their ears like a domino effect.
Maggie comes from a blue collar hard working family, attends school and is a straight laced student, until she decides to follow her bestie to a party, not just any party, but a party being held on the other side of town. It’s here where she meets Felix, the hot bad boy. Things escalate quickly with these two, a whirlwind romance that quickly turns to an undeniable soul mate kind of love that bounces off the pages into your heart.
Things were going so well for them, they were saving for their own home, both hard working, until a tragedy turned their worlds upside down and Felix changed in the blink of an eye, Maggie was put on the back burner whilst he spiralled out of control drinking and partying all hours of the night.
To a pink line on a white stick announcing that Maggie is pregnant at the age of twenty-six. Neither are in a good place financially to afford a baby. But embrace being pregnant like lovers should.
Life happened in unpredictable waves, and we just had to keep swimming above the surface. A slong as we had each other, we wouldn't sink.
A one time job falls into Felix’s lap neither knew what the consequences would be, though the fear in the back of Maggie’s mind of the possibility of Felix getting caught made her step back in the hopes he’d come to his senses but to no avail. Months in prison await Felix, a soul crushing decision to put them ahead in life damaged what future they could've enjoyed as a couple.
He may have made us fall apart, but without meaning to, I scattered our broken pieces.
But slowly rising up from the ashes of a broken relationship these two realise that what they had was a once in a lifetime love.
This book was one of my most highly anticipated books that I wanted to get my grabby little hands on and Ella Fields did not disappoint, second chance romances are my kryptonite, done right they are my biggest weakness and Ella did this perfectly, the angst, heart break, forgiveness swept me up in the pages of the highs and lows of Maggie's and Felix's love from their break up to their make up.
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October 30, 2017
“All roads in life…. No matter where I’ve been or where I’m going… every single one will always lead me back to you. In this and every life after”.
It’s no secret that this book has been one of my most HIGHLY anticipated reads this year and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. This author came out of nowhere and cemented her words on my heart without ever giving me a proper warning. Her storytelling is what keeps me coming back for more like an addict who doesn’t know they have a problem, but it’s the words that will do you in. It leaves you craving more and just when you think you have it all under control, she hits you with all of the feels with just one word.
Can you imagine being with someone who loved you so fiercely they would do anything to make you happy? Maggie knows that feeling because for the past ten years, she’s felt the exact same way about a man who would move heaven and earth for her. But their love wasn’t always easy and with a history like theirs, I don’t think it was ever meant to be because you know, some of the best love stories were the most complicated and heartbreaking ones.
Newly released from prison, Felix Williams has one thing on his mind and that’s getting to finally meet his baby boy. It’s been nearly two years since he’s seen the love of his life and with that acknowledgment, comes an anger that only fuels his determination in finding her and their son. They say time heals all wounds but for Felix and Maggie, time was their enemy.
Lost memories,
Two broken hearts,
One life changing decision that will have them close to losing everything.
“Loving someone and forgiving someone are two very different things. I love him. I’ll probably always love him. But can I forgive him and just forget the damage he’s inflicted since he walked back into my life? Forgive, maybe. Forget, never.
Corrode isn’t just a story about two people who loved each other and lost their way for a bit, only to come back full circle. This love story was messy, complicated, and against all odds but none the less, it was a LOVE STORY and it was beautiful in it's own right.
Felix and Maggie went through certain things that would make anyone want to give up and not hold on to the love they created but not these two. Sure they were flawed and stubborn to the point where I seriously thought about smacking them at times, but they never forgot what they meant to each other and I loved that through the it all, their pain and sacrifice had a meaning and it was worth it. Their love was worth it. Their family was worth it. THEY were worth it.
If you’re looking a second chance romance that will leave you with all of the feels, then this is the book for you.
October 27, 2017
I’m so freaking happy I discovered Ella Fields two months ago! Her two previous books Frayed Silk and Cyanide were incredible and with Corrode she’s cemented herself as a favorite author of mine. Damn, all the feels she delivered with this story. They kept coming at me constantly and hit me right in the heart and gut. It was pretty intense and it’s because she’s created some strong, flawed and well developed characters.
The foundation of Felix and Maggie’s relationship was created when they first met when they were eighteen and only grew stronger as the years passed. As did my connection and love for them. Their relationship and love was unparalleled. I loved that I got their history from when they first met and how they both evolved and grew in their relationship and as people. There was no doubt that they were each other’s soul mates, so when Felix made some wrong choices which had consequences my heart broke along with theirs.
How they found their way back to one another was depicted beautifully. I wanted the angst and the tension. I didn’t want an easy solution. I wanted Maggie and Felix to fight. For their love. For them. As a couple but also as individuals. I got that and so much more. These characters made me cry, laugh and soar. I felt them!
The secondary were just as amazing cause they were critical to the story too. Jake and Warren were Maggie’s guardian angels. Jared and Vera aka Hero and Frost made me reminisce. Archie not only stole his parents heart, he also managed to steal mine.
The ending made me sit back with a gigantic smile on my face feeling very content with saying goodbye to these extraordinary characters. I’m saying goodbye but not letting go.
Ella Fields has delivered yet another spectacular book with Corrode. Her narrative is meticulously executed and I was immediately captured thanks to her flawless and intoxicating prose which is strong than ever. Ella Fields is definitely a wonderful and captivating discovery. I recommend all three books!
5+ BadAssDirtyLittleDoeBigGuyStars
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the author
The foundation of Felix and Maggie’s relationship was created when they first met when they were eighteen and only grew stronger as the years passed. As did my connection and love for them. Their relationship and love was unparalleled. I loved that I got their history from when they first met and how they both evolved and grew in their relationship and as people. There was no doubt that they were each other’s soul mates, so when Felix made some wrong choices which had consequences my heart broke along with theirs.
How they found their way back to one another was depicted beautifully. I wanted the angst and the tension. I didn’t want an easy solution. I wanted Maggie and Felix to fight. For their love. For them. As a couple but also as individuals. I got that and so much more. These characters made me cry, laugh and soar. I felt them!
The secondary were just as amazing cause they were critical to the story too. Jake and Warren were Maggie’s guardian angels. Jared and Vera aka Hero and Frost made me reminisce. Archie not only stole his parents heart, he also managed to steal mine.
The ending made me sit back with a gigantic smile on my face feeling very content with saying goodbye to these extraordinary characters. I’m saying goodbye but not letting go.
Ella Fields has delivered yet another spectacular book with Corrode. Her narrative is meticulously executed and I was immediately captured thanks to her flawless and intoxicating prose which is strong than ever. Ella Fields is definitely a wonderful and captivating discovery. I recommend all three books!
5+ BadAssDirtyLittleDoeBigGuyStars
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November 4, 2017
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*an infinite amount of stars!*
I can count on one hand the number of books I would describe as perfect, and Corrode joins that very small list. It had EVERYTHING I love in a story. Seriously. I think I've only given an infinite amount of stars rating to two others books, soon to be three when my lazy ass gets around to writing my review for Kyland (another book that is a must read). There is not a single thing I would change about this story... well that's a lie, if the book was about 257 pages longer, that'd be ideal. I honestly don't even know how I'm going to review this, but I know it'll probably be very freaking long. So hopefully you're comfortable and have a snack...
Again, Ella Fields hits me before the book even begins:
Dedication: To those who seek forgiveness, may you one day be granted a second chance.
Epigraph: When your heart and mind are at war, it’s hard to tell which lie holds the most truth.
I was a goner from the start.
I loved loved loved how this was set up! Second chance romances have a tendency to be dicey for me. Mainly because I hate missing out on the beginning of the story and I feel like there's a rushed reconciliation (usually physically first) to force additional drama for the climax. So the fact that we got pieces of their entire relationship and there weren't any OTT moments made me very happy 🤗
Felix and Maggie are my favorite kind of couple. They had a fated, soulmates vibe to them from the second they met. It could almost be described as insta-love, but since they were teenagers it just worked. As the years went on and Ella brilliantly displayed some of the pivotal moments of their relationship, we got to see how truly meant for each other they are.
There's something very unique about Ella's characters. For example, her heroes have a distinct alpha vibe, something I don't normally like, but somehow she also makes them vulnerable. And has me completely head over heels for them.
Felix was a bit cocky and kind of a dirty talker. Like when he asks Maggie what her name is...
Then this, THIS completely sold me and made me love Felix more than I thought possible...
Another thing I LOVE about Ella's characters is that they own up to their shit. Both Felix and Maggie had difficult lives that had my heart breaking over and over for them, but neither played the victim. And even though Maggie felt justified in her choices and recognized Felix's blame, she could still admit her own faults...
Maggie in general was so adorable 😭
Ella didn't make their love story easy though 💔 Even before their separation, they had struggles. And afterward it's just a whole lot of tension and angst.
Ella doesn't write safe and neat romances. Her stories are raw and visceral. They will hurt. But, in my opinion, that just makes the romance sweeter.
OH! And there's a baby 😭😭😍😍 The cutest freaking baby ever!!!! I'm really hoping Ella writes more romances with kids because she NAILED it. I was grinning like a fool. Between that and the side characters, old and new, I honestly can't wait to reread this.
A few other quotes I loved:
If you haven't read Ella Fields, you're missing out. Her writing is breathtaking and her characters are as real as it gets. I feel like there is so much I'm forgetting to say, but honestly you just have to read her books (particularly this one) to understand how special her and her stories are ❤️
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*an infinite amount of stars!*
I can count on one hand the number of books I would describe as perfect, and Corrode joins that very small list. It had EVERYTHING I love in a story. Seriously. I think I've only given an infinite amount of stars rating to two others books, soon to be three when my lazy ass gets around to writing my review for Kyland (another book that is a must read). There is not a single thing I would change about this story... well that's a lie, if the book was about 257 pages longer, that'd be ideal. I honestly don't even know how I'm going to review this, but I know it'll probably be very freaking long. So hopefully you're comfortable and have a snack...
Again, Ella Fields hits me before the book even begins:
Dedication: To those who seek forgiveness, may you one day be granted a second chance.
Epigraph: When your heart and mind are at war, it’s hard to tell which lie holds the most truth.
I was a goner from the start.
I loved loved loved how this was set up! Second chance romances have a tendency to be dicey for me. Mainly because I hate missing out on the beginning of the story and I feel like there's a rushed reconciliation (usually physically first) to force additional drama for the climax. So the fact that we got pieces of their entire relationship and there weren't any OTT moments made me very happy 🤗
Felix and Maggie are my favorite kind of couple. They had a fated, soulmates vibe to them from the second they met. It could almost be described as insta-love, but since they were teenagers it just worked. As the years went on and Ella brilliantly displayed some of the pivotal moments of their relationship, we got to see how truly meant for each other they are.
I started falling the night I met him and never stopped. He'd stolen pieces of my heart since that night, unrelenting until he had them all.
I think if left to its own devices, the part of me that belongs to her will always lead me back to her.
There's something very unique about Ella's characters. For example, her heroes have a distinct alpha vibe, something I don't normally like, but somehow she also makes them vulnerable. And has me completely head over heels for them.
Felix was a bit cocky and kind of a dirty talker. Like when he asks Maggie what her name is...
"Why do you want to know?"But he's also incredibly sweet...
"So when I go home, climb into bed, and wrap my hand around my cock, I know whose name I'll be whispering into the dark."
He kissed me softly, as if he was planning to memorize the feel of my lips pressed against his to recall long after the night was over.
"I kinda think I might wanna keep you."😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Then this, THIS completely sold me and made me love Felix more than I thought possible...
"I was serious when I said it's not safe... so no, not all the time. But I know you like it, so I'll try, ’kay?"He rides motorcycles and Maggie wants to try it with him. He says no at first because it's dangerous, but she eventually wears him down. That's his response ^^ when she asks about going on another ride. You guys are probably wondering why I'm freaking out about this little scene, but this right here is what separates him from the standard alpha male. You know... the one who won't let the heroine go for a jog for fear she'll pull a muscle 🙄 It drives me insane!! So this response was perfect because it shows his concern for Maggie without him ordering her around.
Another thing I LOVE about Ella's characters is that they own up to their shit. Both Felix and Maggie had difficult lives that had my heart breaking over and over for them, but neither played the victim. And even though Maggie felt justified in her choices and recognized Felix's blame, she could still admit her own faults...
He may have made us fall apart, but without meaning to, I scattered our broken pieces. Now they're nothing but waning memories, drifting away with time.This quote ^^^ is EVERYTHING! 💛💛💛
Maggie in general was so adorable 😭
"Felix. Like the cat. I love cats!"I love how she blushes and how Felix calls her "Little Doe." She's so strong without even realizing it and incredibly down to Earth. Honestly I want to pull her out of this book and be friends with her, that's how much I love her. I feel like I've rambled a lot, but haven't even touched on how much I truly love these two.
Ella didn't make their love story easy though 💔 Even before their separation, they had struggles. And afterward it's just a whole lot of tension and angst.
Something cracks. Nobody else seems to hear it, though. Nobody except me. Which would make sense. Seeing as it's the sound of my heart splitting in two.
I've been through a lot of shit in my time on this earth, but I don't think anything's worse than having the woman you love look at you like you've torn her heart out one too many times, and she's had enough.I was never frustrated with their actions, though. I understood where each was coming from and I loved watching them work for their relationship.
Ella doesn't write safe and neat romances. Her stories are raw and visceral. They will hurt. But, in my opinion, that just makes the romance sweeter.
OH! And there's a baby 😭😭😍😍 The cutest freaking baby ever!!!! I'm really hoping Ella writes more romances with kids because she NAILED it. I was grinning like a fool. Between that and the side characters, old and new, I honestly can't wait to reread this.
A few other quotes I loved:
Loving someone and forgiving someone are two very different things.
"Comfort brings strings that don't like to untie themselves just because you know something is wrong."
"Don't make promises, Felix... Live them."
Because life doesn't always need to be easy. And I've come to discover that it shouldn't be. It just needs to be lived.
If you haven't read Ella Fields, you're missing out. Her writing is breathtaking and her characters are as real as it gets. I feel like there is so much I'm forgetting to say, but honestly you just have to read her books (particularly this one) to understand how special her and her stories are ❤️
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January 9, 2018
3 Stars
Overall Opinion: I enjoyed this, but maybe not as much as I thought I would. Expectations suck like that! I didn't mean to set the bar so high, but after reading so many raving reviews I couldn't help it. I didn't like how the H behaved when they were reunited. I get that he was upset, but I didn't ever really understand his reasoning. I also had some issue with the believability. It seemed just too good to be true with the h's situation with Warren and Jake. There were some good parts but also some not so good parts, so I'm going with a middle-of-the-road 3 Stars 🤷🏻♀️
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Maggie and Felix's story. They meet in their senior year of high school at a party, and they are instantly drawn towards one another. They form a friendship that instantly turns into more and they fall in love. Over the years they endure many hardships together, but one event has them separated. The story begins when Felix is out of prison and is tracking down Maggie to meet his son. There are some sweet moments, some sexy times, and some big secrets revealed...and they get a HEA ending.
POV: This alternated between Maggie and Felix's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. I never skimmed and I thought it flowed well.
Instalove:No, they take a while to develop stronger feelings.
H rating: 3.5 stars. Felix. I have mixed feelings about him. I liked him more than I didn't though. I just didn't understand some of his behavior and anger at times.
h rating: 4 stars. Maggie. I liked her. She was sweet and I liked how she was a good mom.
Sadness level: Low/moderate. Definitely not as much as I thought it would be! I teared up a few times, but I never needed any tissues.
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Good. They have some good tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not so much it takes away from the story.
Descriptive sex: Yes
OW/OM drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Separation: Yes
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This had a cute epilogue with a glimpse into their future. I would call it a HEA ending .
Safety: This one should be either Safe or Safe with exception for most safety gang readers depending on personal preferences.
Overall Opinion: I enjoyed this, but maybe not as much as I thought I would. Expectations suck like that! I didn't mean to set the bar so high, but after reading so many raving reviews I couldn't help it. I didn't like how the H behaved when they were reunited. I get that he was upset, but I didn't ever really understand his reasoning. I also had some issue with the believability. It seemed just too good to be true with the h's situation with Warren and Jake. There were some good parts but also some not so good parts, so I'm going with a middle-of-the-road 3 Stars 🤷🏻♀️
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Maggie and Felix's story. They meet in their senior year of high school at a party, and they are instantly drawn towards one another. They form a friendship that instantly turns into more and they fall in love. Over the years they endure many hardships together, but one event has them separated. The story begins when Felix is out of prison and is tracking down Maggie to meet his son. There are some sweet moments, some sexy times, and some big secrets revealed...and they get a HEA ending.
POV: This alternated between Maggie and Felix's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. I never skimmed and I thought it flowed well.
Instalove:No, they take a while to develop stronger feelings.
H rating: 3.5 stars. Felix. I have mixed feelings about him. I liked him more than I didn't though. I just didn't understand some of his behavior and anger at times.
h rating: 4 stars. Maggie. I liked her. She was sweet and I liked how she was a good mom.
Sadness level: Low/moderate. Definitely not as much as I thought it would be! I teared up a few times, but I never needed any tissues.
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Good. They have some good tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not so much it takes away from the story.
Descriptive sex: Yes
OW/OM drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Separation: Yes
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This had a cute epilogue with a glimpse into their future. I would call it a HEA ending .
Safety: This one should be either Safe or Safe with exception for most safety gang readers depending on personal preferences.
February 5, 2018
4.5 "Little Doe & Big Guy" Stars
Really loved it! Even more than the first book! Maggie and Felix’s relationship was special! There were all the emotions you like to see in a book; love & hate, funny & sad moments, smiling & crying, regret & redemption...! Really enjoyed how they fell in love, how they fought with problems, how they tried to fix the mistakes they did…
Told in dual POV, 1 st person. It’s the second installment in the "Surface Rust" series but it can be read as a standalone, with character crossover. It’s a second chance romance and so well-written. I loved all its characters, both main and secondary characters. There was so much love between them! All in all, loved it and hope you enjoy it as well!
Really loved it! Even more than the first book! Maggie and Felix’s relationship was special! There were all the emotions you like to see in a book; love & hate, funny & sad moments, smiling & crying, regret & redemption...! Really enjoyed how they fell in love, how they fought with problems, how they tried to fix the mistakes they did…
Told in dual POV, 1 st person. It’s the second installment in the "Surface Rust" series but it can be read as a standalone, with character crossover. It’s a second chance romance and so well-written. I loved all its characters, both main and secondary characters. There was so much love between them! All in all, loved it and hope you enjoy it as well!
February 19, 2021
Despite the quick pace of the story, I was bored.
Felix, the hero, is a very annoying, immature and stupid character. He does some dumb illegal shit realising (¿no?) the risks and knowing that his girlfriend is pregnant and pleads him to stop. He subsequently gets into jail (how very unexpected).
He wasn't actually the worst male lead I came across in the genre but I just couldn't connect with him and sympathise with his struggle anymore.
The heroine treats him like a glass that can be shattered and makes a decision to overcome her traumatic experience alone, without sharing it with him. Deep down, I believe, she knows that he cannot be trusted to act rationally.
I wasn't convinced that his jail experience taught him anything.
Felix, the hero, is a very annoying, immature and stupid character. He does some dumb illegal shit realising (¿no?) the risks and knowing that his girlfriend is pregnant and pleads him to stop. He subsequently gets into jail (how very unexpected).
He wasn't actually the worst male lead I came across in the genre but I just couldn't connect with him and sympathise with his struggle anymore.
The heroine treats him like a glass that can be shattered and makes a decision to overcome her traumatic experience alone, without sharing it with him. Deep down, I believe, she knows that he cannot be trusted to act rationally.
I wasn't convinced that his jail experience taught him anything.
December 7, 2017
4 stars!
Take the Big Bad Wolf set back on the right path when he met his heart just to slip years later and fall on his behind.
Take a Little Doe attracted by the Big Bad Wolf and not afraid to slum it up if it meant following her heart.
They live happily for years except life is sometimes a cruel mistress. In every good tale people make mistakes and there is a jealous villain ready to pounce! Everything is destroyed.
Lessons learned Big Bad Wolf will have to grovel to get his heart back except..does he want it after what Little Doe has done?
And does Little Doe want to have Big Bad Wolf back with the secrets she harbors?
This was my first Ella Field and I bought it because it made the buzz. Andd for the pretty cover. She has fantastic covers by the way a coverjunkie dream come true. But I digress.
I was AFRAID.
Based on the title and the title of the book before(Cyanide) I expected something DARK and Twisted. But fear not fellow reader as this is a second chance romance. Romance being the key word.
It has loveable characters, a sexy hero dedicated to his woman, side characters good enough to add some color to the story, the right pace and some twists to keep you interetsed but not dying from angst.
I read it in two sittings and shed some tears by the end of my read I was content.
Would I recommend it? Yes and I will read other books by Ella Field.
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Take the Big Bad Wolf set back on the right path when he met his heart just to slip years later and fall on his behind.
Take a Little Doe attracted by the Big Bad Wolf and not afraid to slum it up if it meant following her heart.
They live happily for years except life is sometimes a cruel mistress. In every good tale people make mistakes and there is a jealous villain ready to pounce! Everything is destroyed.
Lessons learned Big Bad Wolf will have to grovel to get his heart back except..does he want it after what Little Doe has done?
And does Little Doe want to have Big Bad Wolf back with the secrets she harbors?
This was my first Ella Field and I bought it because it made the buzz. Andd for the pretty cover. She has fantastic covers by the way a coverjunkie dream come true. But I digress.
I was AFRAID.
Based on the title and the title of the book before(Cyanide) I expected something DARK and Twisted. But fear not fellow reader as this is a second chance romance. Romance being the key word.
It has loveable characters, a sexy hero dedicated to his woman, side characters good enough to add some color to the story, the right pace and some twists to keep you interetsed but not dying from angst.
I read it in two sittings and shed some tears by the end of my read I was content.
Would I recommend it? Yes and I will read other books by Ella Field.
Thanks for reading!
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November 3, 2017
It's no surprise that I was impatiently waiting for Felix and Maggie's story. I adore Ella Field's writing style and I knew this one would pack plenty of punch. I was not wrong.
Nobody else writes characters that I want to equally strangle and cuddle quite like Ella. She has a natural gift for creating beautifully flawed, real, raw characters that stay with you long after you finish the story. They're not always the easy, popular characters but they are ones who will move you.
Love stories that matter.
Felix is the perfect blend of dirty alpha we love 🔥🔥🔥
“I’ll be satisfied when you tell me your name.”
"Why do you want to know?” I didn’t know where my bravado had come from, but I wasn’t going to complain.
"So when I go home, climb into bed, and wrap my hand around my cock, I know whose name I’ll be whispering into the dark"
With the touch of swoons that make me want to say here take my panties ❤️❤️❤️
“Of course. You’re my girl, and that’s never gonna change. You and me, Little Doe. Always.”
But.... there's also lots more to him. We get his full history - with Jared, with Maggie and what occurred in his life to make him into the man he is - mistakes and all.
Maggie's character was one I warmed to instantly. She is that perfect blend of naivety, wisdom and strength. She grows so much during the story that I really admired her, her journey was definitely not an easy one. She's someone I feel very protective and strangely proud of.
Ultimately this is a love story that spans a decade, will rip your heart open, make you laugh and give you enough heat to melt your kindle.
Add to this, two of the best friends any girl could ask for, a baby boy who will make your ovaries explode and the chance to catch up with all the favourites from Cyanide and I finished this book with a giant smile on my face. It's a book that is definitely worth your precious reading time.
I received an ARC of this book.
Nobody else writes characters that I want to equally strangle and cuddle quite like Ella. She has a natural gift for creating beautifully flawed, real, raw characters that stay with you long after you finish the story. They're not always the easy, popular characters but they are ones who will move you.
Love stories that matter.
Felix is the perfect blend of dirty alpha we love 🔥🔥🔥
“I’ll be satisfied when you tell me your name.”
"Why do you want to know?” I didn’t know where my bravado had come from, but I wasn’t going to complain.
"So when I go home, climb into bed, and wrap my hand around my cock, I know whose name I’ll be whispering into the dark"
With the touch of swoons that make me want to say here take my panties ❤️❤️❤️
“Of course. You’re my girl, and that’s never gonna change. You and me, Little Doe. Always.”
But.... there's also lots more to him. We get his full history - with Jared, with Maggie and what occurred in his life to make him into the man he is - mistakes and all.
Maggie's character was one I warmed to instantly. She is that perfect blend of naivety, wisdom and strength. She grows so much during the story that I really admired her, her journey was definitely not an easy one. She's someone I feel very protective and strangely proud of.
Ultimately this is a love story that spans a decade, will rip your heart open, make you laugh and give you enough heat to melt your kindle.
Add to this, two of the best friends any girl could ask for, a baby boy who will make your ovaries explode and the chance to catch up with all the favourites from Cyanide and I finished this book with a giant smile on my face. It's a book that is definitely worth your precious reading time.
I received an ARC of this book.
October 30, 2017
Six glorious stars!
After enjoying FRAYED SILK and CYANIDE, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on CORRODE. And when CORRODE finally hit my Kindle, it felt like Christmas in October.
Upon reading the dedication in the book, “To those who seek forgiveness, may you one day be granted a second chance,” I knew instantly this story was going to be special.
I took my time devouring CORRODE because Ms. Fields is simply put, a wordsmith. The author's prose is stunning, and I had to pause several times during a scene, just to savor her words.
“The knowledge that came with giving all of yourself, a part of your soul, to someone else evoked a sting. A sense of danger that tried to be heard. But the sweet rapture that wrapped around that knowledge, that suffocated it with an inferno of promise and overwhelming happiness, eclipsed everything.”
The main characters, Felix and Maggie, are beautifully flawed and you can’t help but want them to desperately find their way back to each other again. There is heartache throughout the book and it’s not just from lost love. It’s from loss of family, loss of time, loss of strength, and most of all, lost of freedom.
Where Felix’s loss of freedom is physical, Maggie’s is psychological, making the reader question: what is freedom?
Like in all of Ms. Fields’ previous books, her characters come to life, even those who make a brief appearance in the story. Felix and Maggie’s actions are at times frustrating, but understandable. Their desire is quite evident in the hot, steamy scenes that left me blushing and turning pages. You know you’re reading an incredible story when you can feel a connection- I felt their pain, their heartbreak, their loss, their forgiveness, their joy and definitely their love for one another.
This is another must read by Ms. Fields!
After enjoying FRAYED SILK and CYANIDE, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on CORRODE. And when CORRODE finally hit my Kindle, it felt like Christmas in October.
Upon reading the dedication in the book, “To those who seek forgiveness, may you one day be granted a second chance,” I knew instantly this story was going to be special.
I took my time devouring CORRODE because Ms. Fields is simply put, a wordsmith. The author's prose is stunning, and I had to pause several times during a scene, just to savor her words.
“The knowledge that came with giving all of yourself, a part of your soul, to someone else evoked a sting. A sense of danger that tried to be heard. But the sweet rapture that wrapped around that knowledge, that suffocated it with an inferno of promise and overwhelming happiness, eclipsed everything.”
The main characters, Felix and Maggie, are beautifully flawed and you can’t help but want them to desperately find their way back to each other again. There is heartache throughout the book and it’s not just from lost love. It’s from loss of family, loss of time, loss of strength, and most of all, lost of freedom.
Where Felix’s loss of freedom is physical, Maggie’s is psychological, making the reader question: what is freedom?
Like in all of Ms. Fields’ previous books, her characters come to life, even those who make a brief appearance in the story. Felix and Maggie’s actions are at times frustrating, but understandable. Their desire is quite evident in the hot, steamy scenes that left me blushing and turning pages. You know you’re reading an incredible story when you can feel a connection- I felt their pain, their heartbreak, their loss, their forgiveness, their joy and definitely their love for one another.
This is another must read by Ms. Fields!
January 24, 2018
I feel like I’ve been waiting forever for this book. So the moment it landed on my kindle, I dove right in. I stayed up until the wee hours of the morning finishing it. And honestly, I have no regrets. Corrode is a book that is hard to put down.
Corrode is a complete standalone but if you read Cyanide, you know exactly who Felix is. To say I was impatiently waiting for his book would be a huge understatement. I knew it was going to hurt so good but I was prepared for it. And Ella didn’t disappoint. No surprise there. The woman likes to shatter my heart and put it back together again.
Maggie and Felix have their own flaws but despite their mistakes, I adored them. Their connection is instant, from the very moment they lay eyes on each other. It was basically palpable. No matter what obstacles were thrown their way, they always found their way back to each other.
“All roads in life … no matter where I’ve been or where I’m going … every single one will always lead me back to you. In this and every life after.”
Felix, Felix, Felix! The man melted my heart. He said and did the sweetest things. I should have known Ella would write another great book boyfriend. I fell in love with him instantly. It was inevitable. There’s nothing I love more than a badass hero always showing his softer side whenever he’s around the people he loves.
The writing and pace of the story was flawlessly well done. I highlighted so many great quotes. Ella Fields has very easily become one of my favorite authors. She knows how to make me feel all the feels. I’m looking forward to reading more of her phenomenal books in the future.
Don’t miss out on Felix and Maggie’s heartbreaking, but beautiful journey to their happily ever after. It’s worth it.
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review!*
Corrode is a complete standalone but if you read Cyanide, you know exactly who Felix is. To say I was impatiently waiting for his book would be a huge understatement. I knew it was going to hurt so good but I was prepared for it. And Ella didn’t disappoint. No surprise there. The woman likes to shatter my heart and put it back together again.
Maggie and Felix have their own flaws but despite their mistakes, I adored them. Their connection is instant, from the very moment they lay eyes on each other. It was basically palpable. No matter what obstacles were thrown their way, they always found their way back to each other.
“All roads in life … no matter where I’ve been or where I’m going … every single one will always lead me back to you. In this and every life after.”
Felix, Felix, Felix! The man melted my heart. He said and did the sweetest things. I should have known Ella would write another great book boyfriend. I fell in love with him instantly. It was inevitable. There’s nothing I love more than a badass hero always showing his softer side whenever he’s around the people he loves.
The writing and pace of the story was flawlessly well done. I highlighted so many great quotes. Ella Fields has very easily become one of my favorite authors. She knows how to make me feel all the feels. I’m looking forward to reading more of her phenomenal books in the future.
Don’t miss out on Felix and Maggie’s heartbreaking, but beautiful journey to their happily ever after. It’s worth it.
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review!*
November 28, 2017
5 “Made Me Happy” Stars
A romance......spanning from high school to 10+ years, in good times and bad, from being together to being separated to maybe having a second chance at love. An encompassing story of two souls that find each other early in life and have to learn to navigate life through its ups and downs. They aren’t rich or privileged, they are everyday people who have to reformulate their life when they find love with one another. And from the very beginning to the very end, their love for one another was strong and beautifully evident. But sometimes life throws curve balls and your happily ever after gets derailed.
Felix is that bad boy every girl falls for. He is cocky, handsome, derelict, and plays the field. Maggie is sweet, beautiful, naive and has lead a protective and sheltered life. But when these two meet at a HS party, their worlds shift. We get their life for 10 years. It’s hard and full of hardships but through it all, their love for one another shines. The author made me feel their committed love.
But one stupid act leads Felix and Maggie astray. While things are left unsaid and hurt is thrown around, this feeling these two have for one another is ever present. The present is about these two finding their hearts again and learning that sometimes things aren’t as they appear.
Felix has his brother Jared and his fiancé Vera and Maggie has Warren and Jake, all supporting and helping these two come together. What ties Felix and Maggie together is Archie and he is a tie that will forever bind them.
I just want to say that this story just touched my heart and made me smile. It was so much more than I expected. The angst that was present was perfectly delivered, the romance felt tried and true, and the progression of the story developed beautifully. I loved the ending and the Epilogue. A must read for readers who love contemporary happily ever afters.
*advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review*
A romance......spanning from high school to 10+ years, in good times and bad, from being together to being separated to maybe having a second chance at love. An encompassing story of two souls that find each other early in life and have to learn to navigate life through its ups and downs. They aren’t rich or privileged, they are everyday people who have to reformulate their life when they find love with one another. And from the very beginning to the very end, their love for one another was strong and beautifully evident. But sometimes life throws curve balls and your happily ever after gets derailed.
Felix is that bad boy every girl falls for. He is cocky, handsome, derelict, and plays the field. Maggie is sweet, beautiful, naive and has lead a protective and sheltered life. But when these two meet at a HS party, their worlds shift. We get their life for 10 years. It’s hard and full of hardships but through it all, their love for one another shines. The author made me feel their committed love.
But one stupid act leads Felix and Maggie astray. While things are left unsaid and hurt is thrown around, this feeling these two have for one another is ever present. The present is about these two finding their hearts again and learning that sometimes things aren’t as they appear.
Felix has his brother Jared and his fiancé Vera and Maggie has Warren and Jake, all supporting and helping these two come together. What ties Felix and Maggie together is Archie and he is a tie that will forever bind them.
I just want to say that this story just touched my heart and made me smile. It was so much more than I expected. The angst that was present was perfectly delivered, the romance felt tried and true, and the progression of the story developed beautifully. I loved the ending and the Epilogue. A must read for readers who love contemporary happily ever afters.
*advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review*
October 29, 2017
All the stars!
Corrode, I must say, was one of my most anticipated reads for this year. The second book in the Surface Rust series, this book focuses on Felix, brother of Jared from Cyanide. I'm not going to delve too deep in plot except to encourage readers to start with Cyanide. Though both books can be read as standalones, I think we get a decent background to these characters in that first book. I liked Cyanide, but I LOVED Corrode.
Corrode, a second chance romance between two souls who couldn't be more different but somehow are perfect for each other. Our heroine, Magdeline, the super smart girl from the good side of town, blushes like crazy and innocent as can be. Felix, on the other hand, comes from the rougher side of town, works in an auto shop and rides a Harley. Complete opposites. But the attraction was palpable from the minute Felix set eyes on his Little Doe...
Life was never easy for this couple and it broke my heart to see those stresses tear them apart. To say this book tugged at my heartstrings is an understatement. It's angsty to the core and my heart was so invested in them getting their well-deserved second chance of a happily ever after.
What we're also gifted here is with fantastic secondary characters. Some new, some from Cyanide. It was nice to see Vera and Jared in the months and years following their story, and also get to meet extremely pivotal people, Warren and Jake, who played a pivotal part in Maggie's chance for future happiness.
This is one of those books where I had to stop mid-way through and text friends to read this book! I wasn't even finished but couldn't withhold the excitement and praise I had for it. Yes, it made me cry. It made my heart race with anticipation. It's, in a sense, suspenseful in that I was dying for answers but afraid of what they'd be. So many emotions!
Corrode will capture your heart and not let go. Two young souls who got a crappy first chance at love but second time's a charm! Loved this!
Looking forward to more from Ella Fields!
Advanced copy received by author in exchange for my honest review.
Corrode, I must say, was one of my most anticipated reads for this year. The second book in the Surface Rust series, this book focuses on Felix, brother of Jared from Cyanide. I'm not going to delve too deep in plot except to encourage readers to start with Cyanide. Though both books can be read as standalones, I think we get a decent background to these characters in that first book. I liked Cyanide, but I LOVED Corrode.
Corrode, a second chance romance between two souls who couldn't be more different but somehow are perfect for each other. Our heroine, Magdeline, the super smart girl from the good side of town, blushes like crazy and innocent as can be. Felix, on the other hand, comes from the rougher side of town, works in an auto shop and rides a Harley. Complete opposites. But the attraction was palpable from the minute Felix set eyes on his Little Doe...
Life was never easy for this couple and it broke my heart to see those stresses tear them apart. To say this book tugged at my heartstrings is an understatement. It's angsty to the core and my heart was so invested in them getting their well-deserved second chance of a happily ever after.
What we're also gifted here is with fantastic secondary characters. Some new, some from Cyanide. It was nice to see Vera and Jared in the months and years following their story, and also get to meet extremely pivotal people, Warren and Jake, who played a pivotal part in Maggie's chance for future happiness.
This is one of those books where I had to stop mid-way through and text friends to read this book! I wasn't even finished but couldn't withhold the excitement and praise I had for it. Yes, it made me cry. It made my heart race with anticipation. It's, in a sense, suspenseful in that I was dying for answers but afraid of what they'd be. So many emotions!
Corrode will capture your heart and not let go. Two young souls who got a crappy first chance at love but second time's a charm! Loved this!
Looking forward to more from Ella Fields!
Advanced copy received by author in exchange for my honest review.
October 30, 2017
5 "Love is always enough" Stars
This book.... this fucking book... RUINED ME. Took my very soul and crushed my heart to dust. Ella Fields has a way with words that gives you goosebumps, and in big crocodile tears. There wasn't one moment while reading Corrode that I wasn't tearing up.
Felix and Maggie's love story is one that will pull your heart strings. They both have flaws and made mistakes, but its the love they share that brings them back together. Felix is your typical alpha male, but on the inside he is a teddy bear. His little doe is the only one who see's this side of him. But when times get tough, their relationship starts to crumble. What was thought as a forever kind of love, turns only to loss and heartbreak. One mistake will change both of their lives.... forever.
I don't want to spoil anything so I am keeping this short. But I will say this, this story is something that everyone should read, it left my heart in my throat and my eyes glued page after page. Corrode is about love, loss, heartbreak, and forgiveness. Maggie and Felix's love is one that last's forever. A love like that, never dies.
Life happened in unpredictable waves, and we just had to keep swimming above the surface. As long as we had each other, we wouldn't sink."
This book.... this fucking book... RUINED ME. Took my very soul and crushed my heart to dust. Ella Fields has a way with words that gives you goosebumps, and in big crocodile tears. There wasn't one moment while reading Corrode that I wasn't tearing up.
Felix and Maggie's love story is one that will pull your heart strings. They both have flaws and made mistakes, but its the love they share that brings them back together. Felix is your typical alpha male, but on the inside he is a teddy bear. His little doe is the only one who see's this side of him. But when times get tough, their relationship starts to crumble. What was thought as a forever kind of love, turns only to loss and heartbreak. One mistake will change both of their lives.... forever.
I don't want to spoil anything so I am keeping this short. But I will say this, this story is something that everyone should read, it left my heart in my throat and my eyes glued page after page. Corrode is about love, loss, heartbreak, and forgiveness. Maggie and Felix's love is one that last's forever. A love like that, never dies.
November 10, 2017
😍😭👌🏼 This is my favorite Ella Fields book. And that's saying a lot because I loved the other 2 👀💙💙💙💙💙
October 29, 2017
I loved this book from beginning to end. A heartbreaking romance story with a second chance. Maggie i loved her strength even though she thought she was weak. Felix at first I was angry with him but I fell deeply in love with the man we saw his true side of himself come out and I cried with him. If you love romance book this is definitely a must read. 5/5 stars *** I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Copy of this book ***
February 17, 2018
Omg Ella Fields has hit it out of the park with Felix and Maggie’s story!! An emotional read that grabs you and won’t let go!! I love how she gives us their past and the present. I love Little Archie and her supporting characters are just as amazing as her main characters and let’s not forget a glimpse of previously loved characters!! Don’t miss this story!!
November 4, 2017
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review*
5 "Little Doe" Stars!!!!!
After I finished reading Corrode last night, I just needed some time for myself and my feelings. You see, I knew what I wanted to say, or I thought I did, but it was as if the words were lodged in my throat and wouldn't come out. And even having the words, I'm not so sure I could've formed complete sentences. There are a few books that have left me in this state. The state of wonderment. The feeling of euphoria after reading the first word, sentence, paragraph knowing that it's just the beginning, but you know deep down its going to be one of those books that will leave you breathless and wanting more.
"But I started falling the night I met him and never stopped. He’d stolen pieces of my heart since that night, unrelenting until he had them all. And I’d be a liar if I said I knew when that happened. I just knew that it had. I think he knew it, too, despite never having told him."
Maggie and Felix, my gosh these two were everything. The connection I felt for these two beautifully flawed characters was undeniable. There were times I wanted to shake both of them and tell them to get their *expletive* together. Reading the many phases of Maggie and Felix's life brought so much perspective. It allowed the reader to experience the growth between both of them. There were times I needed to stop reading in order to compose myself. I got so mad that I wanted to throw something at the wall. But then there were those moments where I wanted to hug my kindle to my chest and not let go. And I wanted the words to seep into my body. I went thorough a roller coaster of emotions when reading this book. Oh, but it was so worth it. And I promise you, you will feel everything while reading Maggie and Felix's story.
"I don’t think I could be any other way with you. I kinda think I might wanna keep you."
FELIX, FELIX, FELIX!!!!!! My heart, my soul, my everything belonged to Felix. My heart came alive and skyrocketed at anything that had to do with him. I honestly can't put into words the magnitude that was Felix. Everything about him was beautiful, even his brokenness. I wholeheartedly loved him.
"All roads in life … no matter where I’ve been or where I’m going … every single one will always lead me back to you. In this and every life after."
Ella Fields, where have you been all my life??? Why haven't I read your other books? You've just become one of my favorite authors! You words, your writing blew me away. I can't wait to devour your other books and every other book you write.
100% RECOMMEND THIS BOOK
5 "Little Doe" Stars!!!!!
After I finished reading Corrode last night, I just needed some time for myself and my feelings. You see, I knew what I wanted to say, or I thought I did, but it was as if the words were lodged in my throat and wouldn't come out. And even having the words, I'm not so sure I could've formed complete sentences. There are a few books that have left me in this state. The state of wonderment. The feeling of euphoria after reading the first word, sentence, paragraph knowing that it's just the beginning, but you know deep down its going to be one of those books that will leave you breathless and wanting more.
"But I started falling the night I met him and never stopped. He’d stolen pieces of my heart since that night, unrelenting until he had them all. And I’d be a liar if I said I knew when that happened. I just knew that it had. I think he knew it, too, despite never having told him."
Maggie and Felix, my gosh these two were everything. The connection I felt for these two beautifully flawed characters was undeniable. There were times I wanted to shake both of them and tell them to get their *expletive* together. Reading the many phases of Maggie and Felix's life brought so much perspective. It allowed the reader to experience the growth between both of them. There were times I needed to stop reading in order to compose myself. I got so mad that I wanted to throw something at the wall. But then there were those moments where I wanted to hug my kindle to my chest and not let go. And I wanted the words to seep into my body. I went thorough a roller coaster of emotions when reading this book. Oh, but it was so worth it. And I promise you, you will feel everything while reading Maggie and Felix's story.
"I don’t think I could be any other way with you. I kinda think I might wanna keep you."
FELIX, FELIX, FELIX!!!!!! My heart, my soul, my everything belonged to Felix. My heart came alive and skyrocketed at anything that had to do with him. I honestly can't put into words the magnitude that was Felix. Everything about him was beautiful, even his brokenness. I wholeheartedly loved him.
"All roads in life … no matter where I’ve been or where I’m going … every single one will always lead me back to you. In this and every life after."
Ella Fields, where have you been all my life??? Why haven't I read your other books? You've just become one of my favorite authors! You words, your writing blew me away. I can't wait to devour your other books and every other book you write.
100% RECOMMEND THIS BOOK
November 8, 2017
This was my first read by Ella Fields and it won't be my last!!
What I loved best about this book:
~Alternating POV (my favorite way to read a book)
~Second chance romance (swoon!) These characters get together young and the book spans many years. I love their shared history.
~Flawed characters - Felix and Maggie aren't perfect (far from it!!). I wanted to reach in and strangle and hug them both in equal measure.
~Hot motorcycle man with a baby!!! The scenes with Felix and Archie seriously melted my heart.
~Character growth - These two went through a lot and made some stupid mistakes but ended up better people at the end of the book.
~Kept me turning the pages!
Some of my highlights:
"No, giving this to you. Being with you like this..." I admitted in a shy whisper. "It was everything."
"Dicks are fucking traitorous things."
"You don't have my pity. You have every fucking part of me."
Bottom line: If you like second chance romances with flawed characters, all the feels and a sexy man with a baby, check this out!!
What I loved best about this book:
~Alternating POV (my favorite way to read a book)
~Second chance romance (swoon!) These characters get together young and the book spans many years. I love their shared history.
~Flawed characters - Felix and Maggie aren't perfect (far from it!!). I wanted to reach in and strangle and hug them both in equal measure.
~Hot motorcycle man with a baby!!! The scenes with Felix and Archie seriously melted my heart.
~Character growth - These two went through a lot and made some stupid mistakes but ended up better people at the end of the book.
~Kept me turning the pages!
Some of my highlights:
"No, giving this to you. Being with you like this..." I admitted in a shy whisper. "It was everything."
"Dicks are fucking traitorous things."
"You don't have my pity. You have every fucking part of me."
Bottom line: If you like second chance romances with flawed characters, all the feels and a sexy man with a baby, check this out!!
October 26, 2017
Well, yet again, I'm not surprised Ella has delivered an outstanding story, this time of second chance love, that is far removed from any other I have read, suffice it to say it stands alone, immaculate in it's rendition and depiction.
Be prepared however, this is not a story you view from the sidelines like an audience at the theater.
Check your heart in at the cloakroom, for you will be walking through this story with it's characters, stumbling when they fall, breaking when they come apart, laughing with their hilarity and stupidity, and crying an ocean when your emotions are ripped from you with their desperation.
We were introduced to Felix in Cyanide, but that hardly prepares you for all that he is.
He is ALL man, ALL dirty talking Alpha, ALL gentle compassionate lover, a true idiot at times that you really want to clip him one, and "Oh my God, there goes my ovaries" ALL gorgeous Dad!
His heart, Maggie, is a truly beautiful creature, shaped by the sheltered naivety but tangible brutality of her past, yet possessing a resilience and wisdom beyond her experience, she is the perfect siren for our Felix.
And their chubby little cherub Archer, who I want to eat up, may just be the perfect glue to repair the bond of their love, that is tested and stretched to breaking in this heart tearing, anguishing love story.
"The knowledge that came with giving all of yourself, a part of your soul, to someone else evoked a sting. A sense of danger that tried to be heard. But the sweet rapture that wrapped around that knowledge, that suffocated it with an inferno of promise and overwhelming happiness, eclipsed everything."
I gave a part of my soul in reading, no, experiencing this book, so beautifully executed, this is a story that will resonate with you long after the last page.
Be prepared however, this is not a story you view from the sidelines like an audience at the theater.
Check your heart in at the cloakroom, for you will be walking through this story with it's characters, stumbling when they fall, breaking when they come apart, laughing with their hilarity and stupidity, and crying an ocean when your emotions are ripped from you with their desperation.
We were introduced to Felix in Cyanide, but that hardly prepares you for all that he is.
He is ALL man, ALL dirty talking Alpha, ALL gentle compassionate lover, a true idiot at times that you really want to clip him one, and "Oh my God, there goes my ovaries" ALL gorgeous Dad!
His heart, Maggie, is a truly beautiful creature, shaped by the sheltered naivety but tangible brutality of her past, yet possessing a resilience and wisdom beyond her experience, she is the perfect siren for our Felix.
And their chubby little cherub Archer, who I want to eat up, may just be the perfect glue to repair the bond of their love, that is tested and stretched to breaking in this heart tearing, anguishing love story.
"The knowledge that came with giving all of yourself, a part of your soul, to someone else evoked a sting. A sense of danger that tried to be heard. But the sweet rapture that wrapped around that knowledge, that suffocated it with an inferno of promise and overwhelming happiness, eclipsed everything."
I gave a part of my soul in reading, no, experiencing this book, so beautifully executed, this is a story that will resonate with you long after the last page.
October 29, 2017
Ella Fields is such an amazing author with a gift of story telling that enthralls and engages the reader, inviting them to live the story as their reality. Corrode was no different.
It is an amazing story of two people, two souls, that meet by chance and discover a spark of such a strong connection that survives time, experiences and betrayals.
I loved her characters so much, all of her characters. They have depth, and yet, their humanity shows through the weaknesses they give-in to and their emotions. I enjoyed getting to know both Felix and Maggie, their beginning, their history, their love story, and their current lives.
This story is a journey of heartbreak and hope. You will feel everything; the love, the lust, the anger, and the pain.
I honestly could not put the book down. I was a part of it for a bit and I didn't want to leave.
I love stories full of angst, full of differing emotions that make you feel as you read, seeing the events in your mind and actually experiencing them with the characters, and Corrode fits that description to a T.
This was an amazing story, a second chance romance written in such an emotionally brilliant way, you wouldn't want to let them go.
Thank you, Ella.
It is an amazing story of two people, two souls, that meet by chance and discover a spark of such a strong connection that survives time, experiences and betrayals.
I loved her characters so much, all of her characters. They have depth, and yet, their humanity shows through the weaknesses they give-in to and their emotions. I enjoyed getting to know both Felix and Maggie, their beginning, their history, their love story, and their current lives.
This story is a journey of heartbreak and hope. You will feel everything; the love, the lust, the anger, and the pain.
I honestly could not put the book down. I was a part of it for a bit and I didn't want to leave.
I love stories full of angst, full of differing emotions that make you feel as you read, seeing the events in your mind and actually experiencing them with the characters, and Corrode fits that description to a T.
This was an amazing story, a second chance romance written in such an emotionally brilliant way, you wouldn't want to let them go.
Thank you, Ella.
October 28, 2017
I love this author and her books.
There were so many stages to this book, from Felix and Maggie meeting young to dating to spending their life together, to after everything that happened in between.
"Seeing you happy makes me happy."
Their love and the nicknames and the small jokes and everything -I totally enjoyed throughout this book.
I can’t say more without spoiling anything but damn.. I wish I could!
It felt so real reading it like I was watching their story through my eyes. I don’t know if that makes sense but yeah.
“All roads in life … no matter where I’ve been or where I’m going … every single one will always lead me back to you. In this and every life after.”
I was so invested in these characters that my heart broke with theirs.
"How is it possible to love someone so much while fucking hating them in equal measure?" - Sigh
Most of the time when reading, I read a few books at the same time but with this author and her books, I can never read anything else except hers.
By the end, I couldn’t keep the smile off my face.
It’s so bittersweet that their stories have ended.
*Received ARC in exchange for an honest review*
I also want to mention that every cover is beautiful.
I can’t wait for more books by this author, I’ll read every one.
There were so many stages to this book, from Felix and Maggie meeting young to dating to spending their life together, to after everything that happened in between.
"Seeing you happy makes me happy."
Their love and the nicknames and the small jokes and everything -I totally enjoyed throughout this book.
I can’t say more without spoiling anything but damn.. I wish I could!
It felt so real reading it like I was watching their story through my eyes. I don’t know if that makes sense but yeah.
“All roads in life … no matter where I’ve been or where I’m going … every single one will always lead me back to you. In this and every life after.”
I was so invested in these characters that my heart broke with theirs.
"How is it possible to love someone so much while fucking hating them in equal measure?" - Sigh
Most of the time when reading, I read a few books at the same time but with this author and her books, I can never read anything else except hers.
By the end, I couldn’t keep the smile off my face.
It’s so bittersweet that their stories have ended.
*Received ARC in exchange for an honest review*
I also want to mention that every cover is beautiful.
I can’t wait for more books by this author, I’ll read every one.
October 25, 2017
Being excited for this release doesn’t even begin to describe my feelings for this book. Once I received the book on my kindle. I could not wait to read it. From the very first page to the last it left me wanting so much more. The author makes you feel as if you are a part of the story watching from the sidelines as all this is happening around you. There are not enough stars I can give this book. I feel as if giving five stars is doing it injustice. Can’t wait to read what’s next.
November 4, 2017
WOW. Im so grateful for receiving an ARC of this book!!!! Ella Fields has hit home run number 3 with this absolutely stunning story! I have been looking forward to Maggie & Felix's story since reading Cyanide and Ella did not disappoint. Beautiful writing. A wonderful balance of drama, humor, sadness, and excitement. You absolutely must read this book!
October 28, 2017
💖💖"All the roads in life...no matter where I've been or where I'm going...every single one will always lead me back to you. In this and every life after."💖💖
If I'm being honest I was not really as excited for this book. I love Ella Fields writing and have loved the stories she has told me so far, so I figured I would like this one too. But seriously I was not too sure I was going to love a story about a guy who wound up in jail for bad choices he made trying to support his family and the girl who took off running, keeping the baby from not only him but also his brother, because she didn't approve of the measures he was taking.... I WAS SO WRONG!!! This story really hit me hard!
There was so much more to the story than I thought there was going to be. Felix has had a hard life. Maggie was disowned by her family because she fell in love with Felix. They had bigger dreams for their lives than they were making happen. She had her reasons for why she stayed away from him and his family. I wont get into them so you can read all about it. But she had great reasons, and when he finally returned to him she wanted nothing more than for things to go back to how they were. She was fortunate enough to have made a couple of great friends just when she needed them. He was angry and having a hard time forgiving her for not standing by him. It is such a beautiful story of them trying to make their way back to each other, to be a family. A story of a man getting over his pride and then fighting to win BACK the woman he loves. A story about a woman who fights so hard to pull herself out of a very dark place to make a better life for her and her child. It was so great that I really only put it down long enough to work... finished it in one day. I was feeling everything! All the heartbreak, all the fear, all of the love. I will not ever doubt Ella again!!!
If I'm being honest I was not really as excited for this book. I love Ella Fields writing and have loved the stories she has told me so far, so I figured I would like this one too. But seriously I was not too sure I was going to love a story about a guy who wound up in jail for bad choices he made trying to support his family and the girl who took off running, keeping the baby from not only him but also his brother, because she didn't approve of the measures he was taking.... I WAS SO WRONG!!! This story really hit me hard!
There was so much more to the story than I thought there was going to be. Felix has had a hard life. Maggie was disowned by her family because she fell in love with Felix. They had bigger dreams for their lives than they were making happen. She had her reasons for why she stayed away from him and his family. I wont get into them so you can read all about it. But she had great reasons, and when he finally returned to him she wanted nothing more than for things to go back to how they were. She was fortunate enough to have made a couple of great friends just when she needed them. He was angry and having a hard time forgiving her for not standing by him. It is such a beautiful story of them trying to make their way back to each other, to be a family. A story of a man getting over his pride and then fighting to win BACK the woman he loves. A story about a woman who fights so hard to pull herself out of a very dark place to make a better life for her and her child. It was so great that I really only put it down long enough to work... finished it in one day. I was feeling everything! All the heartbreak, all the fear, all of the love. I will not ever doubt Ella again!!!
November 4, 2017
*ARC received for honest review*
"I'm sorry," I croak, my eyes closing.
"Don't be. All roads in life... no matter where I've been or where I'm going... every single one will always lead me back to you. In this and every life after."
I'm not going to lie, when this ARC hit my kindle, I squealed in joy, making my husband roll his eyes at my nerdness. (You'd think he'd be used to it by now!)
Ella's words spin and weave Maggie and Felix's past and present flawlessly, allowing every aspect of their deeply rooted love for one another to draw you in. This is a unique love story full of imperfect, beautiful love.
While I really enjoyed Cyanide, Corrode hit my heart on an entirely different level. Ella is a master at creating flawed, raw, imperfect characters that will pull you into their journey and have your heart breaking and swelling with every turn. Corrode is proof that one decision, one mistep can cause a domino effect of pain, regret and anger that only the strongest of love and the deepest connections can overcome. Felix has made some poor choices, strictly out of desperation, and after everything he and Maggie have had to endure, their path is to happiness is shattered. Ella's characters demand every emotion from the reader. You will hate them at times, and yet, have so much adoration and love for them within every chapter that you can't help but fall harder for them with every page. Love isn't always enough and Felix and Maggie's battle against all odds is an epic story of forgiveness and acceptance of the things you cannot change, and that the past doesn't need to dictate your destiny.
"I'm sorry," I croak, my eyes closing.
"Don't be. All roads in life... no matter where I've been or where I'm going... every single one will always lead me back to you. In this and every life after."
I'm not going to lie, when this ARC hit my kindle, I squealed in joy, making my husband roll his eyes at my nerdness. (You'd think he'd be used to it by now!)
Ella's words spin and weave Maggie and Felix's past and present flawlessly, allowing every aspect of their deeply rooted love for one another to draw you in. This is a unique love story full of imperfect, beautiful love.
While I really enjoyed Cyanide, Corrode hit my heart on an entirely different level. Ella is a master at creating flawed, raw, imperfect characters that will pull you into their journey and have your heart breaking and swelling with every turn. Corrode is proof that one decision, one mistep can cause a domino effect of pain, regret and anger that only the strongest of love and the deepest connections can overcome. Felix has made some poor choices, strictly out of desperation, and after everything he and Maggie have had to endure, their path is to happiness is shattered. Ella's characters demand every emotion from the reader. You will hate them at times, and yet, have so much adoration and love for them within every chapter that you can't help but fall harder for them with every page. Love isn't always enough and Felix and Maggie's battle against all odds is an epic story of forgiveness and acceptance of the things you cannot change, and that the past doesn't need to dictate your destiny.
November 1, 2017
I was introduced to this phenomenal author this year. Every book of hers I’ve read I HAVE LOVED. This story is in connection to her previous book, but can be read as a complete standalone. I’m familiar with Ella’s writing but had no idea she would pull so much out of me as a reader with this one.
The writing is Devine. The characters in this story you could feel every emotion, from kids, to adults, to sadness, to happiness, I went through a range of emotions I couldn’t put into coherent words other than complete perfection.
Utter brilliance.
This couple goes through so many things.
But the love, the dedication, gosh you could just touch it.
I’m not even going to give one little thing away.
I can’t.
I won’t.
I hope everyone reads this story and falls for this author as I have. She creates words that make my heart feel as if it’s being squeezed.
Read this story and love it as much as I have.
It’s impossible not to fall for Felix and his little Doe.
The writing is Devine. The characters in this story you could feel every emotion, from kids, to adults, to sadness, to happiness, I went through a range of emotions I couldn’t put into coherent words other than complete perfection.
Utter brilliance.
This couple goes through so many things.
But the love, the dedication, gosh you could just touch it.
I’m not even going to give one little thing away.
I can’t.
I won’t.
I hope everyone reads this story and falls for this author as I have. She creates words that make my heart feel as if it’s being squeezed.
Read this story and love it as much as I have.
It’s impossible not to fall for Felix and his little Doe.
October 29, 2017
Corrode by Ella Fields is the second book in the Surface Rust Series. Every book can easily be read as a standalone. Book one, Cyanide is Vera and Jared´s book. Corrode is Maggie and Felix´s book.
Felix is back from prison. He´s bitter and angry. He left a real mess behind and now he wants to fix things. But instead fixing he lashes out. He feels betrayed and robbed of his right.
Maggie is a young woman with a hard life. She´s good people, but she made mistakes too.
And now fate has decided the time has come to make them pay.
Corrode is a heart wrenchingly story about two broken people who lost their way in life. They try to put themselves back together.
I read the book in one sitting, I couldn´t put it down. The writing is great and I loved the story and the characters, the stubborn hero and the wounded heroine.
I give 4,5 stars and say thank you, Ella Fields.
Felix is back from prison. He´s bitter and angry. He left a real mess behind and now he wants to fix things. But instead fixing he lashes out. He feels betrayed and robbed of his right.
Maggie is a young woman with a hard life. She´s good people, but she made mistakes too.
And now fate has decided the time has come to make them pay.
Corrode is a heart wrenchingly story about two broken people who lost their way in life. They try to put themselves back together.
I read the book in one sitting, I couldn´t put it down. The writing is great and I loved the story and the characters, the stubborn hero and the wounded heroine.
I give 4,5 stars and say thank you, Ella Fields.
October 28, 2017
Ah... Ms Ella Fields. The queen of love stories that have a way of gutting you first. Corrode is unique in that both h & H are strong likable people from the beginning, who just want to do right by one another. One terrible mistake changes their path, and tears them apart. The road to forgiveness is hard, and even in the midst of healing, threatens to destroy them both.
“Because at the very foundation of it all, we had a deep understanding of each other. We were friends. Friends who were in love.”
I love her writing style so much- sentences that flow, and are not endlessly wordy. Characters with flaws, but show tremendous growth. Supporting characters with important stories of their own. Ella Fields will always be an automatic 1-click for me.
“Because at the very foundation of it all, we had a deep understanding of each other. We were friends. Friends who were in love.”
I love her writing style so much- sentences that flow, and are not endlessly wordy. Characters with flaws, but show tremendous growth. Supporting characters with important stories of their own. Ella Fields will always be an automatic 1-click for me.
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