KA Tucker can write anything. Right? Aren't we all in agreement? I mean seriously everything she writes has me glued to my kindle and completely absorbed--so absorbed that when I reach the ending I'm always trying to tap for the next page and am sad when there aren't any. Until It Fades had me sneak reading at work, staying up way later than I should, and rushing home before the girls got off their buses so that I could fit more reading time in.

I'm sure as you scroll through the reviews of this novel on Goodreads or Amazon you'll see lots of reasons why readers love this novel and the pairing of Catherine and Brett and most likely I'd agree with most (if not all) of the reasons but for me I think the thing that really worked for me was the various family dynamics. Whether it was the flashbacks to her nightmarish teen experience or what was happening 7 years later, I liked the moments of honesty and love that were a constant and thatthe families involved weren't just the biological ones but the ones we make on our own-our friends and our loves. The contrasts of then and now, of her family and his, of her work family and the people of her town made for a rich reading experience.

I'd be remiss if I didn't say that I appreciated that Tucker tried to keep Catherine's experiences as a single, poor mom were as real as possible and yet never felt grim--just real. I also liked that as much as Brett helped her, she helped him which feels like the only way they could work.

As with all of Tucker's books I can't help but see what she'll do next and hold out hope that we might see the characters again some day.

Thank you Netgalley and Atria books for allowing me to read and review this book.

This was a sweet and romantic story. I am not a romance book reader, but this one sounded so cute I had to request it. I too was once a single mom, so I felt that I could relate to the character. I loved Catherine and Brett and the words just flowed effortlessly on the pages. It made for a very enjoyable read. This book was quite different from the last K.A. Tucker book I read, which was He Will Be My Ruin. I loved that book, just as I equally loved this sweet book.

Until It Fades is a beautiful and romantic story. The characters are relatable and the story was so compelling that I couldn't put it down until I read the whole book.

I love that it isn't an insta love. It's a slow build up between Catherine and Brett. They're attraction for each other was undeniable. I also love how important the secondary characters were.

K.A. Tucker writes an unforgettable, flawless, unique and beautiful story that will leave its readers talking about for weeks or even months later.

Yet again, K.A. Tucker did not disappoint. I have loved every book I've read; in fact, the Ten Tiny Breaths series is one of my favorites ever. I enjoy the romance in these books, but they don't feel like typical "romance" books either. The characters have much more depth and there's just more of a story. I really liked Catherine as a character, wanting to be independent and not need others, but learning to accept help and find that she can forgive herself for her past. And Brett? Well, let's just say I could use one of him in my life! I will be recommending this to friends.

Like always, K.A. Tucker draws me into her story from just a few short paragraphs. Before I realize it, I'm coming up for air and I've finished the book. Tucker said that she needed to write Until It Fades because she needed something light. But I don't think there is anything light about this book. It was so rich in plot and character growth. It was a loving, heart warming romance that kept me turning the pages.

At first, I didn't love Catherine. She was a complicated teen in love with her art teacher. I knew that the book was going to follow Catherine as an adult, but we start the story with her at 16. I loved that we got to see how Cath changed and grew right from the start. And let me tell you, book boyfriend Brett....swoon! He was wonderful. I loved him so much. He was just so perfect for Catherine.

I just loved everything about Until It Fades. The romance, the personal growing the characters did, the supporting cast, and the storyline. Arg! I want to still be reading this book. It was a long one and I just wish it had been a bit longer, only because I loved it so much!

I was apart of the cover reveal for this book a bit ago. When I first read the synopsis I knew it was a book that I needed to read no matter what. I like to think I'm still new to the New Adult genre but this book seemed to have everything that I have enjoyed within the genre so far, a passionate romance that made me want a real life version of the male character for myself. Imagine my surprise when it ended up being a lot more than the that.

The story is told in a dual timeline so there is an understanding of how Catherine is currently living and how exactly she got there. I'm not going to go into any details about how Catherine ended up being a single mother working as a truck stop waitress because that is a big plot pint that makes up the story. Catherine's current lifestyle in a way lead her to be in the right place at the right time to save Brett.

The formatting of the story, switching between Catherine's past and present, made the story a little slow at times for me. I understand why it was done and felt it was very effective to reveal important details but I felt that it was done too much. I didn't always care to relive those moments. Instead I would have like to see Catherine open up a little and talk about a few of the moments to get a sense of how she was feeling at the current moment in her life as opposed to when it first happened. Another thing I noticed was that while it didn't seem like insta-love, the romance happened pretty quickly. This might just be my personal opinion but a few months seems fast, especially considering Catherine's trust issues.

Despite those things, this book is more than the surface level the synopsis gives us. It's centered around making mistakes and dealing with the consequences and growing from the experience. It also deals with the meaning of family and friends, reconciliation, and being in love. I highly recommend Until It Fades, especially to those who love the genre.

Ever since I saw this cover, I was dying to get my hands on it. I have read two books by KA Tucker in her Ten Tiny Breaths series and LOVED those, so I couldn't wait to see her newest hockey romance!

Catherine Wright's life has ended up far from where she thought it would be. As a high school student, she had aspirations to go to college in the city, study art, and live happily ever after with the love of her life. Now, she's a 25-year-old single mother working as a waitress. One night, though, she saves the life of a hot shot hockey player and finds herself thrust into the spotlight. Catherine wants to protect her daughter and ignore the attention, but the man she saved shows up on her doorstep wanting to thank her and everything changes. There is no denying Catherine finds him attractive, but she's no dreamer and no man like Brett could ever love someone like her. But is the spark a figment of her imagination or does Brett really feel it too?

From the moment I started this book I could not get over how adorable it was. Catherine has already had enough attention from her town when she was in high school and then when she had a baby very young. I understood how she didn't want attention for saving Brett's life and how she just wanted a quiet, safe life for her daughter. Catherine was such a good mom and it was so sad how much she wanted to give her daughter but really couldn't. It was just them against the world. So when Brett showed up, it was so stinking adorable how much Brett liked Catherine. This one was definitely a slow romance where Catherine didn't even realize that Brett liked her and, when she thought that he might, she pushed him away. She had already been through so much heartbreak and didn't want to put her heart out there again.

While Catherine had extreme doubts when it came to a relationship with Brett, it wasn't annoying or unbelievable. Catherine had literally just saved his life and didn't know if his emotions for her were just left over from being thankful or if he really truly saw something with her. Catherine had to really put herself out there in the public eye after having an emotional experience with that in the past, so you really feel yourself wishing you could protect Catherine and stop all of the people who judge her. And did I mention that I loved Brett? Because I freaking loved that man.

Overall, I absolutely loved this book! While it wasn't an action filled sports romance since our athlete was injured and didn't actually get to play his sport during the book, I still loved how hockey was Brett's life and Catherine found herself thrown into his world. Emotionally charged with amazing chemistry between our two main characters, Until It Fades is a must read!

You know that euphoric reading experience where you find the book that feels as if it was written specifically with you as a reader in mind?

I've found that euphoria with Until It Fades you guys. I'm OBSESSED and I've blown through most of it in one day. Not only is it beyond romantic and dreamy, it follows tropes that I love, shows Tucker's incredible writing skills and is just melting my heart.

I'm so bummed that this one got pushed back till July 5th, but it'll absolutely be worth the wait.

Living in a small town can be all about the sense of community, of belonging and knowing everyone. For Catherine Wright, however, that isn’t a good thing. Her past haunts her everywhere she goes and whenever she turns around, she feels like everything is judging her for something that happened in her past.

Catherine is just trying to raise her little girl and keep her head down when on her way back home from a failed date, she saves a man’s life. What she wasn’t expecting was for him to be the famous hockey player Brett Madden who is determined to be a part of her life.

Because of everything Catherine went through, she tries her best to keep herself out of the spotlight, which means she will try her best to push Brett away, even if her heart seems to stop every time he’s near her.

Until it Fades is a sweet love story about facing your fears, coming to terms with your past and giving yourself a second chance to be happy.

The story is well written, the characters real and I couldn’t have been happier with how things played out.
I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a heartwarming and swoon-worthy book.

AWWW! Just finished this sweet, swoony, heartwarming love story in one sitting and I loved it!

The story is about a young lady Catherine who was young/innocent and made some bad choices when she was in high school. Catherine had a crush on her art teacher but like most teens with raging hormones she mistakes lust for love. The problem lies in Catherine’s teacher though as he was an adult. He made some false promises he could not kept. Soon after the story broke - Catherine became the talk of the town not only for her stunt with the art teacher but also, she found herself pregnant and was forced to drop out of high school. Catherine was strong though… she took responsibly and with the help of some kind people she was able to get a job and support her daughter.

Several years later, Catherine’s life changes one foggy night when she rescues a man from a car wreck that nearly ends his life. Turns out, the man she saved is a hockey darling Brett Madden and he insists on thanking the woman who saved his life in person. The last thing Catherine wants is attention and the spot light on her but Brett is persistent. Brett is instantly attracted to Catherine but is it more than just gratitude toward someone who saved his life? Can Catherine leave the past behind and finally find get a second chance at love?

I really adore Brett – he is down to earth, sweet, caring -- just a total package. I also like Catherine – she is young, naïve and unfortunately learns the hard way. I like the fact that she did not hop into Brett’s bed right away. She struggles as a single mom but she is not hungry for fame or money. She is grown up and much wiser.
I also enjoy the plot – it felt real – a situation that could have happened to anyone. One thing I was uncomfortable with is the fact that Catherine made a major mistake soon after the teacher ordeal, but it produced the adorable little girl. Kids are my kryptonite and I just love stories of single moms/dads falling in love again. She is a pretty darn cute, curious, smart little girl and adds to the lighthearted, hilarious components of the story.

K.A Tucker is a first-time author for me. I have known about this author but because of her genres I never really tried to read her book. When I saw the blurb of this book I was immediately intrigued. I am glad I read it because I LOVED IT! This is a kind of feel good story – a single mom and a hockey star who were both given a second chance at life. It was sweet, sexy, heartfelt with not too much drama. As far as the writing goes, it totally clicked with me … beautiful, flawless, love the witty banters, and a good pace from beginning to end.

Until It Fades is a pretty classic fairytale story that's sure to set a lot of romantic hearts aflutter. Though the subject matter is, let's face it, pretty far-fetched, it's escapism at its best. The star professional hockey player gets saved by the single mother waitress, suddenly bringing her back out of the shadows she’s been hiding in since high school. I'm sure many readers will be able to empathize, or even identify with the heroine. She's a very relatable character, flawed but doing the right thing for herself and her child and trying to move past the mistakes she has made in her teen years.

The book introduces you to Catherine at the culmination of her string of bad choices and mistakes. As a rebellious young woman, her life took a disastrous turn that led her to a minimum wage job at a truck stop diner, and a child to take care of all on her own. I think getting her backstory through the flashback in the introduction immediately helps you to empathize and understand the path that she's traveled down to become the strong woman she is. She’s had to depend on herself for a long time, but she's just fine with that. She just wishes the loneliness weren't quite so consuming.

After an appallingly bad blind date, her late night drive home leads her to a man she'd probably never meet in normal circumstances. Son of a Hollywood star, captain of the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team, Brett Madden has led a very privileged life. He's well liked by everyone for his good heart and generosity towards those less fortunate than him. And right now, on this empty stretch of road, he is the one in dire need of help. Catherine is the one person who happened upon him, and risked her own life in order to get him to safety. This was such a great twist on your typical rescue scenario, where we'd normally see the hero charging in on his white horse. It was really refreshing to see the dichotomy in that theme.

I genuinely liked both main characters. Brett was a wonderful man, very giving, sweet, and concerned for Catherine’s well being during the media storm that developed because of his rescue. He wasn’t the type that let fame or fortune get to his head, in fact, he was someone whom you knew you could depend upon. Someone you’d gladly trust to have your best interests at heart. He was very patient with the heroine’s fears, and gentle with her heart. Catherine was strong, resilient, and a wonderful mother to her young child. Even after so much adversity in her life, she worked herself to the bone in order to provide for herself and her little girl.

An important thing to note about this story is that it’s a slow build romance. Don’t expect the relationship to unfold at a breakneck speed. The first half of the book heavily focuses on the heroine’s past, her present situation, and the stress of trying to come to terms with being the focus of public scrutiny again. The lack of real interaction between the two protagonists didn’t particularly bother me up until around 65%, and then I was starting to feel a bit impatient for a real build between them. I think the flashbacks seemed a bit excessive after a while, but in hindsight, there was a purpose and a direction to them.

This story was about mending family, and believing in love again after being knocked down hard searching for it in the wrong places. If you’re looking for a light romance with a fairytale feel, this could be the perfect book for you.

K.A. Tucker has written another great love story that fans of hers are sure to eat up! If you're new to her books, then trust me when I say that they are filled with emotion, sometimes intense tension between the male and female leads until they finally give in to what they KNOW is there and then BAM, it gets goooooood.

Catherine is a young, 24 year old single mom, working in a truck-stop diner to make ends meet for herself and her daughter. At the age of 18 she leaves home due to a tumultuous relationship with her mother. Learning from her own mistakes she "womans-up" and makes a life for herself. A good, simple life. She hasn't dated in 5 years and basically is very gaurded with her heart and her inner circle of close friends. It's not just her to consider anymore...now she has Brenna to think about. One night on the way home from a blind date gone horribly wrong, she comes across a horrific single vehicle accident. Being the caring human being she is, she stops and attempts to help save the passenger in the vehicle before the car explodes.

Cath's story is told first from alternating between past and present events. Her past in high school is one that caused her and her family a lot of hatred from the very small town and grief. She's done with being in any form of limelight....and then she discovers who exactly the man she saved is. This man is so genuinely grateful to her that he MUST meet her in person. What develops from there is a beautiful relationship that the reader can see coming from miles away.

Oh, Cath....she irritated me at times. I yelled internally at her several times! From her (metaphorical) blindess, to her unwillingness to truly move on from her past, to her struggle with trusting and realizing she IS enough....even for someone like Brett Madden. But I suppose, despite my irritations with this part of her character, I could somewhat understand the journey through which she goes through over a period of 5 years, prior to meeting Brett, and afterward what he helps her to (too slowly) see, that causes her to be insecure and question herself. She needed a big boost in self-confidence and Brett was the man to bring that back out in her.

This book was just what I love in contemporary romance. A happily-ever-after ending with loads of steam mixed in. For the genre in which this one falls (New Adult) I would say this is a bit lighter on the graphic nature....though still mature in content, the descriptiveness of the graphic scenes is slightly less. Language too, though I'm still giving it a medium score, is MUCH less in F-bombs than other books in this same genre.

Top Favorite Quotes:
"If my life depended on your skill with flirting, then hand me a shovel because I may as well dig my own grave."

"Give me at least a shred of hope before I start dropping cats off on your doorstep."

"Life is too short to do what other people think you should do."

"...take advantage of what's in front of you us today, because it might not be there tomorrow, right?"

Language Rating: 2 (medium)
Mature Content Rating: 2 (medium)
Final Rating: 4 stars

No review. Book DNF'd. It just wasn't for me and did not hold my attention.

4.5 Stars!! I am now completely convinced that K.A. Tucker can write anything and make it great. One thing I know for sure is that each book I’ve picked up by this author has completely captured my attention. Each story is different than the one that came before it not only in tone but sometimes in genre…yet each one has made it to my favorites list. This particular story is lighter and more romantic, sweeter than some of her previous books. And, maybe it’s just what I needed right now.

Cath is a single mom who’s past won’t go away because she lives in a small town full of people with long memories and lots of spare time to gossip. Brett is a very famous hockey player with an even more famous mother. When Cath saves Brett from an awful car accident, she’s immediately thrown back into the position of being the focus of not only her town but the rest of the country as well. I loved Cath’s strength and her devotion to her little girl. Fighting the powers to try to keep her daughter safe and out of the limelight isn’t easy but Cath does all she can. Brett is sexy, swoonworthy, and sweet. I loved how close he was to his family and his focus on his career. I also liked his willingness to wait for Cath…to ensure she was ready and to be patient with her needs. Every woman needs a Brett in their lives.

If I could change one thing about this book it would simply be to get a few pages from Brett’s point of view. We were treated to hearing about Cath’s feelings but not his and I think the book would have been just a bit stronger if we had the chance to experience his feelings for Cath…to believe without a doubt that his feelings were true and separate from the accident. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoyed their chemistry and loved their romance. I just would have liked that little bit more to throw me over the edge.

If you’re looking for a fairy tale story with strong characters (even the secondary characters were wonderful here), sweet romance, and a slow burn, this is the book for you. This story will leave you with a smile on your face and a happy heart.

It's difficult living in a small town. Everyone knows your business, and your fate is determined for you before you even know who you want to be. In Catherine Wright's case, everyone in Balsam, Pennsylvania, knows who she is. She of the notorious reputation who, at 24, works as a truck stop waitress and is a single mother to a five-year-old daughter. Cath knows she made mistakes, and she feels that she has to keep paying for those mistakes, long after perhaps she should.

As she drives home on a foggy night, she happens upon a horrific car accident. Struggling mightily, she manages to free the passenger from the wreckage, moments before the car involved - as well as hers - become engulfed in flames. Cath soon learns that she saved the life of Brett Madden, a hockey superstar and the son of a respected, successful Hollywood actress. But Cath wants no attention for this. Any sort of recognition could lead to the revealing of her past sins, and she has a daughter to consider.

K A Tucker builds this romance s-l-o-w-l-y. It's clear from the start that Brett and Catherine are attracted to each other, but she is sorely afraid. Her past mistakes still feel too close, too raw, too present for her to exacerbate the fragile truces she established with her parents and fellow townspeople. Her life may not be as financially secure and prosperous as Brett's, but it's a life she has made for her and her daughter Brenna. Cath accepts help with great reluctance, but she does know when she needs it. Does this extend to her heart, though?

Tucker's title tells you a lot about Catherine Wright. She lives in fear of feelings fading. It's the only truth she knows. Her experience informs her, telling her that love is not sure and sustaining. It fades, not because of time but because of changing preferences. The one who loves you today can - and likely will - change his mind tomorrow. Brenna asks her mother to be brave, though. To not let her fears hold her back. Perhaps some loves will never fade.

If you have read other books from K A Tucker, you will come into this one expecting angst and emotional suffering (I'm looking at you, He Will Be My Ruin). This one, though, while it certainly does get angsty at times, is far lighter. It's more of a pure romance, and when it ignites, Tucker does not back away from writing some delicious sexy times. She'll keep you waiting for them, though, but she does make the payoff worth it.

I enjoyed Cath and Brett's story so much. Their story is told through Cath's eyes, which perhaps is the only shortcoming to this book. It needs a little more of Brett. You feel as if you know him, but you don't feel like you KNOW him. Too much of him remains a mystery when we should - we need - to feel closer to him. Brenna is adorable and you will love her, just as you will love Cath's boss and the chef at the diner.

I'd love to know what you think of this book, so please hit up the comments and fill me in.

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Cute, fun, refreshing. Absolutely adore every word of this addictive book. KA never disappoints. 5 Stars

This. Book was a wonderful visit back to KA Tuckers previous contemporary Romance and she definitely proves once again she can write anything!! Fan for life.

Until It Fades was a bit different from KA Tucker's last couple of books. It wasn't as dark or mysterious, instead Until It Fades was more hopeful and happy. It doesn't exactly start out that way though. The book begins with Catherine in high school. Without giving too much away, Catherine experiences something that makes her the talk of the town. She basically leaves her parents' home as soon as she turns eighteen, but that isn't the last of her being the talk of the town. She finds out that she's pregnant, and yet again she becomes the talk of the town. Catherine is the first to admit that her teen years were a bit troubled and now that six years have passed, she knows that she's changed a lot.

Beyond all the local gossip about Catherine, she really hasn't had it easy. Her relationship with her parents is strained at best. She's not without blame there also. She's working every day that she can for as long as she can to make ends me and provide a home for her daughter. And she's single momming it because Brenna's dad isn't around. But she has a few solid people in her corner, and her little girl makes life worth living. But there hasn't been a man in her life in a long time.

Brett was easy to like. He feels immense gratitude toward Catherine for saving his life, and that's kind of what starts their relationship off. Having this shared traumatic experience bonds them. They get to know each other and the relationship builds. Brett's a bit more game for things from the beginning, but Catherine's past makes it hard for her to trust Brett or his intentions. It takes a lot for her to open up and trust him, to trust that he likes her for her--ordinary as he may be--and trust that if she gives her heart to him that he's not going to rip it up and hand it back to her.

Until It Fades ended up being a feel good story for me. I enjoyed the process of Catherine and Brett developing their feelings for each other. I loved Catherine's relationship with her daughter, Brenna. I really liked her brother Jack so much that I wouldn't mind knowing more about him. Even though Brenna's relationship with her parents was rocky, I enjoyed that too. Brett's family was pretty awesome too considering their outstanding circumstances. I appreciated KA Tucker's positive use of God. Don't get confused, this isn't a religious story, but she mentioned God three times in a positive way and in today's culture and literature this was extremely refreshing for me. The physical scenes were scarce (but present), and the language was present also but not overwhelming. Until It Fades gets 4 Stars from me. Have you read Until It Fades? What did you think? Let me know!

4.5-5 unique stars

I have to admit that I didn't expect to love it so much, but it happened!Until It Fades is a beautiful,sweet and romantic story.The story is well written and the characters lovable.I was captured and intrigued from the beginning.
What I like most in this story is the slow build up between Catherine and Brett.I loved them and you could feel their attraction for each other.Brett and Catherine had some really sweet and intense moments. The secondary characters are also very good and important to this story.

K.A. Tucker delivers an unforgettable,unique and beautiful story.
Until It Fades is a story I would love to read again and again.