Falling has a unique premise: James Hynde, at the end of his rope, decides to commit suicide by jumping off a building. He lands on Olivia who is coming from an interview with the Royal Ballet Company and her dreams of becoming a ballerina are literally crushed while James has failed his suicide attempt.
Wheelchair bound, Olivia is intent on getting her revenge to the man who ruined her life.
Falling is a novel with two very well rounded characters filled with greed, money, revenge and yes, even romance as a relationship between Olivia and James ensues. Not an ordinary love story though, where, James’ motivation is guilt for having ruined Olivia’s dream while Olivia’s is one of bitter revenge. Two people marrying each other for the wrong reason.
About a quarter of the way through the novel Olivia’s revenge is blocked by several obstacles involving a mother-in-law, tainted money and the appearance of an ex-wife.
Life keeps knocking Olivia down, yet each time she manages to get up with courage and determination. James, on the other hand, is out to prove that he is not a deadbeat loser.
When Olivia discovers that her dream of opening up a ballet school is squashed by James’ dark secret, their marriage turns for the worse. Olivia wants a divorce which James refuses to give her and they end up being business partners.
In lockdown, will their business partnership survive?
I enjoyed this novel. It is a fun, light read with twists and turns that make it unpredictable.
The moral of the story, in my opinion, is spoken by Olivia’s mother:
“Don’t let what’s happened to you make you bitter. It’ll destroy the rest of your life.”
Carol Balawyder 
And that’s an important lesson to learn, Carol. This has such an unusual premise for a relationship story; I don’t think I’ve ever heard of one quite like it. And the characters do sound solidly developed. Glad you thought it worked.
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Thanks for your comment, Margot.
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Margot, the relationship was very unusual and took me by surprise. Just like life, it was full of unexpected turns.
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Oh boy. That is a good lesson, but what happened to her is just the worst sort of weird bad luck.
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But she’s a fighter, lol.
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That’s so important!
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Yes, really, Luanne, bad luck but she did finally turn lemons into lemonade.
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That’s good to hear!
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What an interesting premise. You’ve hooked me, Carol! Thanks for sharing. Hugs to you and Bau!❤️
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Thanks Jill.
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Thanks, Jill. BTW do you have a new book out?
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Working on it!
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Oh, Good luck. I always enjoy your books. ❤
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Hi Carol, Such a good review – and what an original premise. Toni x
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Thanks Toni.
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Thanks, Toni. It is indeed an unusual premise. Stevie sure has a wild imagination. x
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Stevie certainly comes up with unique plot lines. A great review of her latest offering.
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Thanks Darlene.
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Thanks, Darlene. Very kind of you to stop by and comment.
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Thanks Carol for this lovely review. Glad you enjoyed the story.
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Reblogged this on Stevie Turner and commented:
Thanks to Carol Balawyder for this great review of ‘Falling’.
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Thanks for the reblog, Stevie. I hope it gets a lot of people reading your book. ❤
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Me too, lol.
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanks for the re-blog, Michael.
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Thanks for this wonderful review on Stevie’s very power giving and advising book. Best wishes, Michael
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Thanks, Michael for your kind words. ❤
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What a story! I really like the premise and the “moral” of the tale, which I agree with wholeheartedly. Great review, Carol.
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Thanks, Pam. Have a super great weekend! ❤
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Loved the book and love your review Carol. Congrats again to Stevie x
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I’ve seen a few reviews of this book, Carol. The premise looks so interesting, and I liked your note that it’s a light, fun read. Congrats to Stevie. 🙂
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sounds like a good book and the lighter reads have much value
nice review post
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It was a fun and surprising read. Thanks for your kind words. ❤
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Great review, Carol. It sounds like a good one. 🙂
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