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The Hardest Fall

Ella Maise (Goodreads Author)

4.09 · Rating details · 11,761 ratings · 1,007 reviews

The first time you meet someone, you make eye contact. You smile, say hello. Should be simple, if you’re anyone but me. The first time I met Dylan Reed, I found myself making eye contact with a different part of his body. You see, I’m very good at being shy, not to mention extremely well-versed in rambling nonsense and, unfortunately, rather highly skilled at making a fool ...more

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Mar 06, 2018 Cristina | CristiinaReads rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc-books

➳A slow-burn college romance in which the word “masterpiece” is not enough to describe such creative ways of making a reader swoon over both characters in which fate has separated, & brought together for a final story plot...

➳When it comes down to slow-burn, angsty romance— this girl is not the biggest fan of them. Now, there are a few times where there are exceptions that I encounter upon and end up absolutely devouring said novel and just fall to my knees with adoration. Ella Maise is that author— that author who has made me do a double take as to what I was reading and how addicted I become to the page on every turn. Not only is this new release of hers an emotional romance that captivates you to keep reading, but the mystery, the comedic side of it all, and also the swoon worthy factor that becomes of Dylan Reed keeps my hands itching for much more and makes my heart flutter at every sweet little thing he says to Zoe, even after life’s obstacles and fate separated them twice making their third encounter as their lucky charm of a number. Third time is the charm anyways, am I right?

➳Two college students, trying to live life to the fullest but also encounter what the true struggles of life come with. Either parents or past relationships, Zoe and Dylan learn how to confide in each other. First as unexpected roommates, then are friends who want nothing more than to be more than just friends. Through Dylan’s eyes, his adoration for Zoe is beyond adorable that I just want to hug him so hard so he knows how much of a swoon and drool worthy of a person he is:

“She was so shy, but it only mad her more attractive and interesting in my eyes…

➳This new romance by the fabulous Ella not only touches the ideal categories of a romance story, but it also enhances on the topics of rape, the struggles of college life, and family problems. Through every turn of the beginning of the novel, I was curious as to wanting to know what the big mystery of Zoe’s is. Once you end up finding out, your eyes just pop out with the biggest climax I have read in such a long time. I found this rather refreshing for a romance novel since I don’t really read plot twists such as this one. I’m glad though that Ella provided it, making this novel even more intriguing to the eye of the reader.

➳When it comes down to the chemistry between Dylan and Zoe, words really cannot say how soothing and heart fluttering everything there is to their relationship. Both express such tenderness to the reader, making you crave more of their passion and love towards each other;

“My heart beats differently for you. It feels different somehow. I know this probably doesn’t make sense, but… it beats louder, wilder when I see you…”

➳Overall, I am beyond satisfied to say that this new novel blew my mind away. Everything I was expecting was thrown out the window, creating a new love for this story filled with so much creativity and proper action that no one should miss out on. I am beyond blessed to have Ella as a friend— not many can say they are friends with authors and I still blush over the fact she actually talks to me— and also as someone who truly knows how to bring the best of everything there is in a romance. Thank you Ella for letting me read your baby, and letting everyone else in to take part of this new journey of yours. Love you always babe!

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Apr 16, 2018 NMmomof4 rated it really liked it

Shelves: athlete, kindle-unlimited, college, 3-75-stars, neighbors-live-with, safe-with-exception, famous-wealthy-popular, friends-to-lovers, safe, separation-without-other-partners

3.75 Stars

Overall Opinion: This was a cute friend's to lovers story. It definitely is what I would consider "slow burn", and while I'm never really a fan of that type of story, I didn't mind it that much. That being said -- there still were some parts that felt slow for me. It also felt on the longer side, and it was @ 423 pages on my kindle app. I think some of those slower parts could've been edited out to make it flow a little better. I appreciated how the H was a star athlete but not a manw ...more

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Apr 19, 2018 Nissa | Of Pens and Pages Book Blog rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2018-reads, arc, dual-pov, sports-romance, friends-to-lovers, new-adult, college, roommates

Review at Of Pens and Pages.

This is the strangest thing, but I think you're going to be my best friend, Zoe Clarke."

Oh Ella, how I've missed your words! If you know me, you know I'm a sucker for the slow-burn. I'm pleased to announce that I got that with this book, and I got it in spades. The Hardest Fall is a sweet, slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance that hit me in all the right places. There's a touch of mystery and angst added into the mix that makes this fun romance even more addicting.

I ...more

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Apr 20, 2018 KAT ♕ Kitty Kats Crazy About Books ♕ rated it really liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance, new-to-me-author, 4-stars, sports, from-friends-to-lovers, feels-book, standalone

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‘THE HARDEST FALL’: Is a standalone full length, sports romance novel by new to me Author Ella Maise. ‘Spoken in Dual Perspectives’

In this we meet, shy, klutzy, kooky, quirky over talkative College Freshman Zoe Clarke.

And Dylan Reed the IT boy around campus. A football player who had a big chance of going pro. He’s gorgeous, laid back and finds himself drawn towards Zoe like no other female before.

The very first initi ...more

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Apr 13, 2018 Pavlina Read more sleep less blog❤❤ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc, best-cover, favorite-boys

5 Cute Stars

Such an amazing book,I devour it in one sitting!I'm in love with the story and the characters rocked this story!The Hardest Fall was a cute and fun read!I was smiling most of the time with these two!

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Zoe and Dylan were adorable!I loved every minute of these two together!The way they first met was funny and then the second and third time!I found their story refreshing!Dylan is a swoon worthy hero and I loved Zoe,she is shy,funny and cute!They have an amazing chemistry!Their romance i ...more

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May 16, 2018 chan ☆ added it

dnf @ 11%... heroine annoyed me

surprisingly, i have a lot to say for a book i didn't read very much of. but i'll keep it short.

girl walks in on dude peeing and can't stop commenting on his penis. i think it was supposed to be cute that she was 'flustered' but she didn't ever leave???? like you walked into a bathroom, see something you're not supposed to and then you leave. you don't stand there gawking regardless of if the guy is laughing it off. weird vibe.

and then the whole scene where this d ...more

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Apr 08, 2018 ~**Anna**~ A Romance Reader rated it it was amazing

*4.5 stars*

Loved this book!

Dylan and Zoe are perfect for each other. I really liked that they were friends before lovers. Their sexual tension was off the charts and I really enjoyed the slow burn. When they finally get together it was so hot!

I loved Dylan. He’s such a great guy and loves Zoe unconditionally. He embraces her quirks and accepts her just as she is. Zoe is amazing too. She’s shy but so fun! I truly loved them as a couple.

This was a great friends to lovers sports romance. I swoo ...more

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Apr 18, 2018 Angie - Angie's Dreamy Reads rated it it was amazing

I fucking LOVED it. I LOVED LOVED LOVED LOVEDDDDD it. Gah. Going to try to come up with a review soon, but holy slow burn, totally the most delicious torture. Dylan and Zoe killed me in the BEST way. And man, the sweetness. DEAD OVER THEM.

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Apr 16, 2018 Shannon Moore rated it it was amazing

I finished this book about three days ago, and I want to go back and start it again. Right now. Is that normal?

We all read romance because of the hero, am I right ladies? Alright, well, most of the time, that is. There's story. The imagination. And you're darn tootin I read for the hero too. The hero in The Hardest Fall... *SWOON*! Like swoon until I melt, sort of swoon. Dylan was just amazing, and the perfect match for Zoe. Not only was he sweet, and sensible, but he had a good head on his sho I finished this book about three days ago, and I want to go back and start it again. Right now. Is that normal?

We all read romance because of the hero, am I right ladies? Alright, well, most of the time, that is. There's story. The imagination. And you're darn tootin I read for the hero too. The hero in The Hardest Fall... *SWOON*! Like swoon until I melt, sort of swoon. Dylan was just amazing, and the perfect match for Zoe. Not only was he sweet, and sensible, but he had a good head on his shoulders. He knew what was important in life, from having a hard work ethic, to dedication, to loyalty, and these shone through in everything he did.

Zoe was an interesting heroine to read. I feel like some people may be a little turned off by her at the beginning, but she mellows significantly so I beg you to persevere. Ultimately, she's shy and tends to ramble, but it's cute. She's fun, and quirky, and knows what she wants out of life and from those around her. She's unapologetic in who she is, and owns up to her actions. And her huge love of pizza.

The hook in this novel worked extremely well. First chapter was done, and I couldn't even dream of putting this book down! Then the fact that they have not only one, but two missed connections? I needed to see how this was going to play out. Super smart move by the author too. In just a few short chapters, she built depth, desire, longing, and anticipation between this couple. I couldn't wait to see when and how it would all come about!

This book is a far cry from their average "football star falls for the nerdy girl" type of trope. It was fresh and unique. Zoe had quirks, but she was also strong willed and independent. Dylan, yes, is a star player on the team, but he's also sweet, and genuine. He protected his relationship and friendship with Zoe, letting it blossom. He was a hard worker, and didn't care what others thought of him or his choices. Even before the romantic elements, I loved the friendship between these two.

I'm a huge fan of slow burn romances these days, and I think this is probably one of my favourites. Other than Mariana Zapata, I've had a hard time finding a good slow burn that I'm actually invested in, but not anymore! I apparently need to check out Ella Maise and her previous work. So why do I love slow burn do you ask? It feels more genuine to me. The characters getting to know each other, exploring their chemistry, the (as its name suggests) burn that grows between them. I love the small moments, the stolen glances and the accidental touches. Everything between this couple was subtle as it grew, and I appreciated that a whole lot. They started as friends, but even based on how they first met each other, you know there's no way they can stay just friends. Even small things that happened between them like say, a minor misunderstanding or miscommunication, and the characters show you exactly what they're feeling and how their relationship has grown based on their reactions to the situation. Watching their relationship build was definitely the highlight of my week (does this make me sound pathetic? LOL) and I keep going back to it even after I've finished the last page. This is the type of book I'll want to reread over and over again.

I'm sad that it's time to let here two go, but I won't let me get far. The Hardest Fall is my favourite read of 2018, and I can't wait to go back and read some of Ella's past stories! This author caught my attention and is going to be on my radar for a long time. Can't wait for the next one!

*An ARC was received in exchange for n honest review. ...more

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Aug 18, 2018 Arabella ~♡AB♡~ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: slow-burn-baby, my-kind-of-man-sex-god, friends-to-lovers, sports, 2018-top-10-favourites-shelf, 5-star-reads-excellent

★★★★★ 5 Stars ★★★★★

My guilty pleasure as a woman in her forties, is college sports romance. Add slow burn to the mix and I will devour this trope like there's no tomorrow.

This was my first novel by Ella Maise, and I am extremely excited to read her future works if this is anything to go by, the writing was phenomenal! I was gripped, I became so attached to these characters and their struggles. I literally couldn't keep the smile off my face whilst reading this.

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May 13, 2018 Jacob Proffitt rated it did not like it

Shelves: unfinished, romance, steamy

At 74% in, I'm done. The author manipulation is just too much and I can't stand it any longer. I like the characters. They're sweet and watching them come together was engaging. But Ella Maise seems addicted to manipulating things for drama and that's a fast turn-off for me.

I pushed through my concerns from the 20%-40% range. That's when she was manipulating Zoe's perspective to imply something not true. There were two possibilities and each would have had profoundly different manifestation in h At 74% in, I'm done. The author manipulation is just too much and I can't stand it any longer. I like the characters. They're sweet and watching them come together was engaging. But Ella Maise seems addicted to manipulating things for drama and that's a fast turn-off for me.

I pushed through my concerns from the 20%-40% range. That's when she was manipulating Zoe's perspective to imply something not true. There were two possibilities and each would have had profoundly different manifestation in her internal monologue so Maise had to work very hard indeed to not only keep both possible but to make it seem like it was the icky one. I had midway as a mark in my head for how long I'd tolerate the nonsense and was a bit relieved when we got overt clarification at 40%.

But that still left a mark. So even though I was enjoying the story from there until the last straw, I still had a wary eye out. And then, (very light spoilers but I'm tagging it in case someone is very sensitive) (view spoiler) There is so very much wrong with this that I can't even. First, and most damning, is that this is the first time she has engaged this technique (of foreshadowing through a character presenting information that hasn't happened yet). We've been third-person present through the entire book and now she breaks that pattern? Just to be a jerk, apparently. But second (back to mild spoilers), (view spoiler). And the truly awful thing about the second option (the one that's most likely, IMO) is that to do it, Maise had to manipulate things by having Dylan deliberately stop Zoe from confessing all for no good reason whatsoever. They were in a good place. She wanted, needed to share. And he stopped her saying it'd be good enough later. I hate when authors do this just to drag out drama. I hate it even more at this point in the emotional arc.

So yeah, I'm done. Maise was on notice from the stupidity in the first half. I feel insulted that she'd manipulate things further at this point. I'm crushed because I really liked the characters. But nothing will save a story when I feel like the author can't be trusted. ...more

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Jun 10, 2018 Elise ✘ a.k.a Ryder's Pet ✘ rated it liked it

Shelves: friends-to-lovers, contemporary, romance, new-adult, read-in-2018, 3-stars, sport-music-actors, reviewed

⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*Not bad, but a bit boring*⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱

The book centers around Zoe ‘Flash’ Clarke (21), who is an art major focused in photography (she also take photos to make extra money) and Dylan Reed, who in his final year of College, one of the hotshots from the football team, the star wide receiver who was apparently one of the few players expected to make it into the NFL, and that made him pretty popular around campus. Zoe walked in on Dylan taking a piss in her freshman year. She asked him if they co ...more

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Apr 12, 2018 XxTainaxX rated it really liked it

Dylan and Zoe are a testament to there being a right time for everything. Though their attraction has always been there, it wasn’t the right time until it was.

This cute story was the perfect return for Ella Maise after an absence from the writing scene. It’s a slow burn, which I don’t always enjoy, but this additional time was definitely worth the build up of the relationship.

Individually, I really liked how Dylan was structured. He had a good balance between sweet and sexy with maturity. Zoe ...more

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May 14, 2018 Alaina rated it really liked it

Shelves: may-challenge-2018, romance, contemporary, kindle-unlimited, sports, new-adult, young-adult, humor

The Hardest Fall was such a cute read! It also had some smutty chapters which I really enjoyed. Dylan and Zoe were my everything. Some things were highly predictable between these two but some of the twists - well, I didn't see coming.

Zoe was an okay kind of character. She sometimes annoyed me and others I really enjoyed her sassy or smart comments. I honestly just kept shipping the shit out of her and Dylan. I also knew that there was something dark and mysterious about this girl. Something was ...more

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Apr 21, 2018 Libby Harrison rated it really liked it

Shelves: abuse, no-grovel, sweet, immature, easy-read

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Beware of Spoilers!

Star Ratings:
Heroine (Zoe): 21yrs old
Hero (Dylan): 22yrs old
Plot: 4/5
Grovel: none
Cheating: none
HEA: yes with a ‘6 years later’ epilogue!
Triggers: none

Average score: 4/5

Best Line: “Who would buy a cheeseburger and not get fries? One isn’t complete without the other.”

Worst Line: “Leave”

Personal Review:
A good slow burn college romance between a photographer and a footballer

Random Ramblings:
•Author’s note…

•Her rambling was funny
•The kissing ...more

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May 04, 2018 lucie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2018, buddy-read, favorites, in-english

“This is the strangest thing, but I think you’re going to be my best friend, Zoe Clarke.”

THIS BOOK GAVE ME ALL THE FEELS!

From roomates to lovers. The Hardest Fall was just so good - I laughed, my heart was so full with emotions that I thought it explodes, I had butterflies in my stomach and a stupid smile on my face almost the whole time. Exactly everything I expect to get from reading a romance book.

Zoe ist just adorable, she talks way too much when she's shy and Dylan is a dreamy boyfrie ...more

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Apr 19, 2018 ℏṳ❡ṧᾰɴᖱḉ✺✺к!ḙṧ rated it it was amazing

Sweet & Quirky

This is my first ever book by this author and I was swept away with their story. Its more than YA and its more than being friends, but there's no way that you'll be disappointed or feel disconnected with the main MCs Dylan & Zoe, cause you'll love the quirkiness of Zoe and the alpha ness of Dylan.

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Apr 20, 2018 ❤️Melanie G. rated it it was amazing

Loved this book. It was a great read and kept your attention from start to finish.

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Apr 27, 2018 Jennifer rated it it was ok

Shelves: 2018, romance, not-a-mh, college, sports, kindled-unlimited, stars-2-25, friends-to-more, takes-their-time

Currently, I need to read something that's not a tome. This has been on my KU shelf since it came out and I thought it might fit the bill. Four chapters in, however, I'm sensing that I've made a mistake. I'm just too old for this story, for this setting, and for the MCs and their problems. :(

2.25 stars. Upon finishing, here are my scattered thoughts.

What worked for me:
1) The H, while he had a bit of a past with the ladies, it only lasted one year before he found random hookups to be empty and un Currently, I need to read something that's not a tome. This has been on my KU shelf since it came out and I thought it might fit the bill. Four chapters in, however, I'm sensing that I've made a mistake. I'm just too old for this story, for this setting, and for the MCs and their problems. :(

2.25 stars. Upon finishing, here are my scattered thoughts.

What worked for me:
1) The H, while he had a bit of a past with the ladies, it only lasted one year before he found random hookups to be empty and unfulfilling. And while he dated someone after he'd met the h, there aren't any explicit details and he doesn't ever think about OW.
2) I would consider this a safe read. The MCs weren't together and the h hadn't even told him her name, when he was dating the OW at the beginning of this book. Also, when things were rocky between the MCs, he didn't even think about anyone else. That's pretty refreshing for an NA romance.
3) The alternating povs. If we only heard from the h, I would have dropped this one in the dnf folder.
4) While the h wasn't nearly as sexually experienced as the H, she wasn't a virgin either. No double standards here.
5) The slow burn romance was pretty cute. I appreciated how the MCs actually spent time getting to know each other instead of immediately jumping into bed. That was refreshing as well. The way that the H took care of the h was sweet, too.

What didn't work for me:
1) The h. She stutters a lot, can't speak around the H, and is a huge klutz. There are tons of embarrassing situations for the h, so if that kind of things bothers you, skip this one. She also has a lot of quirks. They were annoying.
2) The first person narratives were boring.
3) The secrets were drawn out for too long.
4) The self sacrificing by the h for the good of the H. So cliche.
5) This story really wasn't anything new.

All in all, I may give this author another try, if the story were to feature mature adults MCs, like in their 30s. As it is, I can't really identify with these NA characters. ...more

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Apr 22, 2018 Steffi De Ceuster ♥ rated it it was amazing

Recommended to Steffi by: Cristina | CristiinaReads

Shelves: favorites, owned, top-read-2018, very-alpha, page-turner, school-college

I loved this one so so so much!! I laughed the first few parts because they were hilarious! I kind of felt for Zoe but on the other side I can understand her so much!

So while I was typing Ella Maise her name in my goodreads books to find this book back (I'm so bad with remembering names or titles) and I noticed I've read two of her other books. I was plesantly surprised to find that out, because I loved those so much! I'm so glad I came across this beauty and that thanks too my good friend Crist ...more

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May 23, 2018 Kitty rated it really liked it

Shelves: sports, new-adult, epub

Soooo I binge read last week and decided to forgo my TBR list to just whatever I really wanted to read regardless of how long the book is sitting on my shelf.

I had read several reviews for this book and I was drown to it so I just gave up the fight and dove in.
What a lovely surprise.

If you know me I have no love lost for insta-love romance that span for a total of 2 weeks and then bam HEA... that just annoys me to no end. although I know and knowledge that this is the way in 99% of romance novel ...more

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Apr 22, 2018 bella ϟ [ bella farren ] rated it liked it

Shelves: cliche, angsty, romance, books-i-own

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Apr 23, 2018 Jamielee rated it did not like it

Shelves: college, dnf, sports, rabbit

1 Word Vomit Star

DNF @ 19%

Well I gave that the college try and I am going to toss this one in the same deep dark area of my closet that I tossed that Economics 101 Textbook. Never to be seen or found again.

Why am I DNF-ing this book? The Leading Lady... I can't stand her internal and external dialog. She is shy... we get it. But there is shy then there is Zoe. She can't talk to anyone even her BFF's without word vomit everywhere and not a little 1/2 a page each time. Can't answer a question wit ...more

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Sep 25, 2018 Amber rated it liked it

Shelves: college-romance, contemporary-romance, friends-to-lovers, sports-romance

This book was just okay. It wasn’t terrible, but it sure didn’t give me any butterflies or have me feeling any slow burn bliss. The main thing I didn’t like about the book was the writing. The setting description was almost nonexistent. We know they are in college, Dylan is a star on the football team, and Zoe is a fine arts major. But the author didn’t describe any of the sights, sounds, smells, colors, etc. There was no attempt to pull the reader into the book and make them see and feel the ca ...more

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Apr 17, 2018 Sissy's Romance Book Review rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2018-read, 5-star, contemporary, own-arc-author, trt, arc-author-publisher, social-butterfly, amazon-unlimited, sports-romance

THE HARDEST FALL by Ella Maise is the story of Zoe and Dylan.
This was such a fun read! I loved the funny story how they met. Zoe was a beautiful shy girl where Dylan was the all-around sports guy heading to the NFL.
This was such a easy sweet read! Loved it!

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May 23, 2019 Rabiya rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, romance-contemporary, rom-com, romance-favorites

Five Stars
My first book by Ella Maise and I'm absolutely in love with her words.
I didn't know how much I missed reading college romance until I started reading this book. Everything was perfect in it. The humor, romance, banter.... aahhhh and it was SLOW BURN ROMANCE guys. I'm a huge sucker for slow burn. Dylan and Zoe were simply amazing. I had a shit eating grin on my face most of the time while reading. This definitely won't be the last book I read by Ella.
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Apr 27, 2018 Anne OK rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2018-reads

The third time is the charm -- when Zoe and Dylan finally "officially" meet. Two other encounters were hilarious and quite engaging! Of course, he's THE GUY on campus -- football star looking at an NFL career -- and, well, Zoe is a whole lotta of Chatty Kathy, nerdy and smart, shy and lovable! Their coupling was delightful.

But as we all know, nothing in romanceland goes without some rocky roads and potholes filled with misunderstandings. From a new-to-me-author who put all the best feels and sw ...more

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Jan 30, 2019 Nina rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-in-2019

This was such a fun and quick read! I absolutely loved Zoe and Dylan as a couple and can't wait to read more of Ella Maise's books soon. The only complaint I have is that Zoe is super shy and a little weird which is fine. But the whole thing was a bit over the top in the first couple of chapters which was a little annoying. Furthermore, I also wasn't the biggest fan of the writing at first but it got better the further I got in the book and I ultimately really liked Ella's style of writing.

inst ...more

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Apr 22, 2018 Jessy rated it liked it

Shelves: 3-star-reads, american-football, romance, 1st-person-pov, new-adult, dual-pov, friends-to-lovers, sports-romance, roommates-or-flatmates

3 stars

Initially I put this aside at 28% due to a few issues I had it it, but I decided to finish it, as I really wanted to write a full review. Unfortunately in the end I was a little disappointed by the book.

First things first, there was some things about it that I liked. The hero was quite likeable for the most part and there were some cute moments. The story was interesting enough to keep me going (even though I skimmed in the end).

However, I wasn't the biggest fan of the heroine. She was no ...more

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Dec 30, 2018 Rê rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2018, book-boyfriend, bff-to-lovers, romance, new-adult, very-good, made-me-feel, shipping-so-hard, slow-burn, sports

3.5 “New Adult Slow Burn” Stars

Right about when this book came out, I tried reading it, but it might’ve been the wrong time because I didn’t connect with the writing and decided to save it for later. Now, after seeing tons of readers recommending The Hardest Fall for slow burn fans, I gave it another choice and I really enjoyed it.

It’s been a while since the last time I read a romance about college students, and this book had so much of the things I love in NA. The writing wasn’t exactly my favo ...more

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Writing has become my world and I can’t imagine myself doing anything other than giving life to new characters and new stories. You know how some things simply makes your heart burst with happiness? A really good book, a puppy, hugging someone you’ve been missing like crazy? That’s what writing does to me. And all the hard work, all the sleepless nights, all the anxiety…everything is worth it at t ...more