There are cliffhangers and then there are Brittany’s cliffhangers. My heart has literally fallen out of my chest and I need book 2 to put it back where it belongs. I am absolutely obsessed with Grayson, not as much as Denver, but he’s definitely up there. And seeing him with Carrie 🫠🫠🫠 Brittany does nothing better than get me emotionally invested in characters to the point their pains and happiness are my own. I live for her books and this is just another book that will live forever rent free in my mind. Seeing them come together and realizing their feelings for each other, amazing. The narrators also helped bring this story to life and hit me emotionally in another level. Ugh Grayson 🫠🫠 I must now impatiently wait for book 2 in audio and I needed it like yesterday.

While the writing and story idea was good, I was unable to complete this book and DNF at 60%.

I think a lot of the issues I had with this were the supporting characters. I was given this as an advanced listeners copy but I clearly needed to read the other books in the series if I wanted to get more enjoyment from it. I also didn't really enjoy several aspects of the story. For example, when her nipples got hard because she saw the MMC in the dark street, at night, more specifically standing under the only burnt out streetlamp. Her body just knew it needed him. I mean 🙄, really? Because men lurking in the dark make me 💦 in my panties and lose hours of my life staring at them... The author lost me there.

In addition to the excess of characters, at 60% in I still didn't quite understand why the FMC ran away from her friends who paid a forking bounty hunter to find her. Overall, I just couldn't stick with this one. Maybe I'll try starting at the beginning of the series and see if I enjoy it better having some more background with the other characters. I'm not a fan of insta-lust, so if all her books are like this, I'm probably not going to enjoy them.

The writing itself was good, easy to listen to and the audiobook was well done. Not my favorite narrators, but they did a good job of keeping my interest to at least the 60% mark.

Carrie has so much going against her until she finds a place that finally feels safe, but then a bounty hunter, Grayson, shows up and it complicates her situation. He can't stay away and she doesn't want him to.

The pacing was great. It kept me hooked and I kept wondering what was going on, in a good way, not in a confused way.

This was a fun read. It has enough story to keep me engrossed but also little bits to want me to come back for more. There is still so much to be unraveled and I'm excited for the next book.

Catch Me When I Fall: A Dark Bounty Hunter Romance

Carrie

My life changed dramatically a year ago, and my world was flipped upside down. Everything I thought I knew was a lie, and just when I thought things couldn’t get any worse, they did, and I lost hope. The world moved on, and I was at a standstill. I spent eleven months in a rehabilitation center, trapped against my will. My body, mind, and soul underwent a significant transformation. The old Carrie was dead, and it was time to move on. I left my former life behind forever. When I ran, the last thing I expected was to be hunted.

If you’re looking for a dark, intense romance filled with unexpected twists, Catch Me When I Fall is what you need. As a first-time reader of Brittany Ann, I was hooked from the start, making it a must-read for anyone who loves romance with a twist. This book evoked feelings of anger, sadness, happiness, and rage. It’s a dark romance that tackles heavy topics.

Narrated to perfection 🥰

I enjoyed this book! This is the first bounty hunter romance that I’ve read, but I love smutty, dark romance so this sounded right up my alley!

I liked the characters and connected with them enough that I’m excited for the second book to find out how it ends! There were some twists that I didn’t see coming. Overall it was a super solid book and I’m excited to read the next one!

Alex Kydd is one of my favorite audiobook narrators so I love listening to anything he voices. The flow was beautiful between both narrators.

Thank you to Tantor Audio and NetGalley for the early release copy of the audiobook!

Wow! Narration was PERFECTION! You can feel the emotions through the amazing voices of Alex Kydd and Penny Liu. Definitely going to read book two because I’m going to be thinking about that cliffy.

This book is amazing!😍

It had me hooked from the beginning and I just couldn’t put I don’t, so I finished it in one sitting!

And that cliffhanger?🤯
I’m diving straight into the second book!

Also, the narrators for this book is PERFECTION!
Alex Kydd, that man’s voice🥵🥵

This book had lots of potential but at times the pacing was off. Their instant love at first sight attraction was hard to believe. That set the tone for the rest of the book. The mystery aspect was good but again could have benefit from better pacing. While i dont think it was the best character development, i did like the fmc and the town she loved. The narrators were not my favorite but they werent bad

I don’t even know how to start writing about how bad this is like I really fucking hated it and this has to be the first time in history that reading the book with my eyes would have been better than listening to the audiobook because the audiobook didn’t do this story any justice.

The narrator especially for the MC, oh my goodness gag. No like literally GAG! It was even worse in the spicy scenes bro like what! No just no😭
I at least like the FMC’s POV.. it wasn’t the most memorable narration but it carried the book enough for me to be a little bit encouraged to listen till the end.

The whole concept of this should have been unique enough to pass off as interesting. Who doesn’t love a good bounty and their target romance you know? However the execution was so poor that I fear I could NEVER subject anyone to this. The dialogue is so freaking cringe and it lacks any type of flow. The pacing of the book was rushed and all over the damn place.

I felt forced into believing the chemistry between the main characters because it was written as instantaneous but lacked the Desired Tension and chemistry to back it up. Hell I felt more love between the sheriff and his wife than I did with the MC’s and they’re THE DAMN MAIN CHARACTERS FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!

This is a duet and I’m not ashamed to say the only thing that can even make me want to read the next book and is also the reason why this gets a 2 stars instead of 1 is the underlying mystery plot. I’m intrigued by that and would love to see how it all wraps up.

Thank you NetGalley and RB media for the ALC but I hated it. I hated it SO MUCH.

Thanks for allowing me to listen to this audiobook!

In this book we follow a young woman, Carrie, who is running away from her past life. She experienced abuse and grief at the hands of men who were supposed to love her and decided to start a new life with a blank slate. Grayson is a bounty hunter that was put on her tail by her old friends and who seemed to be worried for her wellbeing. So Carrie finds herself being hunted by this bounty hunter.

There were various elements to this story that I enjoyed. Carrie, as an FMC, was resilient and showed an uncanny ability to remain open to friendships and relationships after what seemed like a lifetime of hardship. Grayson, while also having a hard past, was able to create a life for himself with people that not only knew him well but were there for him. I liked the found family feel to his chapters.

There were also parts that I think took away from my reading experience. The romance development felt very superficial to me and unrealistic. I believe this could have been developed better so that when feelings came up, it made sense to the reader. It felt disjointed for me. Also there was a threat to Carries life throughout the book that, when discussed, felt like it was supposed to raise the stakes but I think it took to long for that danger to come to a head so it didn’t carry as much of a punch for me when it did happen. I would have preferred some little altercations spread to make it truly feel like something that I should be worried about.

The ending was a cliffhanger that I’m sure will be resolved in the next book. Unfortunately, I was unable to connect to these characters and will not be continuing the series. That being said, I believe there is an audience that would enjoy this book. Overall, I’d say a 3 star read for me.

Tropes:
🩷plus sized FMC
🖤morally grey hero
🩷damaged heroine
🖤suspense
🩷small beach town
🖤dual POV
🩷duet, not a standalone

Carrie Hale is our FMC, and has been through so much in her life recently. She has just gotten to Oregon and is looking for new beginnings and a fresh start.

Joseph Grayson. AKA Grayson is a bounty hunter for Red Snake Investigators and is hired to find Carrie Hale. Grayson finds her, but realizes she never wanted to be found.

Lines get Blurred.

This book is a romance but in between that romance interwoven is plenty of suspense and some plot twisting you don't see coming.

Catch Me When I Fall is book 1 of a duet, and does end on a cliffhanger.

The book is performed in dual narration by Alex Kydd and Penny Liu. This is my first time listening to either narrators. Overall i enjoyed the performance and thought they used excellent emotion. Occasionally the fake voices were not great but otherwise solid performance.

Dual Narration - Alex Kydd & Penny Liu
As always I love Alex Kydd as a narrator, Penny Liu was new to me and wow she is fabulous.

Cliffhanger ending… I need book two like right now!

This book was so good. A compelling story and the spice is steamy.
Grayson is so gone for Carrie and he’s tender loving only for her. Carrie is the sweetest FMC and I truly liked her. I felt she is a relatable character.

Can’t wait for the second book!
4.5 only because I feel if it where duet audio it would have been a 5 star for sure. I would still recommend this book.

What did I just read? Just when I thought I had something figured out, I most definitely did not.

This story starts with Carrie, our FMC, escaping from a rehabilitation facility and Grayson, our MMC, being hired to find her and bring her back home. He's a bounty hunter, after all.

I listened to the audio version of this book and it was done well. I recommend it!

PLEASE CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS!!

Thank you Macmillan audio for this ALC!

Catch Me When I Fall by Brittany Ann is a gripping emotional rollercoaster that pulled me in from the first page to the end. This story is equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking, weaving a beautifully layered plot with characters who feel incredibly real. Brittany Ann has a gift for capturing raw emotion, and the narration only adds depth to an already moving experience.

From the start, I was hooked. The plot twists caught me off guard- in a way that felt surprisingly perfectly placed and aligned with character development. The unexpected connections between characters unfold masterfully, keeping the story engaging and making me want more with every chapter.

The audiobook's performance is compelling and immersive. The narrator brings each character to life, enhancing the emotional depth and making it easy to get lost in the story. One note, during specific scenes when the narrator was voicing the opposite gender character it was a bit awkward to listen to. However the story overall was done beautifully.

If you're looking for a story that will make you feel everything- hope, sorrow, love, and resilience this is a must!

Highly recommend!! Absolutely obsessed with Brittany’s writing and the way she writes angst and suspense is phenomenal. You want to keep listening it sucks you in. And don’t even get me started on the narration. Both narrators were phenomenal and I am a BIG Alex Kydd fan. He can literally narrate anything and I would listen to it. I will not be shutting up about this audiobook. I just need part two cause that cliffhanger was insane

Overall I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next book! The voice actors are amazing as well. I would rate it 4.5/5.

It's got the whole, second chance vibes but with a horrific past that she can't escape. Hunted by a successful, sexy bounty hunter. A bit of mysterious threat, a bit of found family, and a bit of finding herself and confronting her past. Plus it has some spice and we love a little bit of spice with a good plot!

The MMC has that broody, unattainable vibe. But you learn more about him and his morals and now I have a new book boyfriend crush.

The only thing i am really docking half a star for is the almost insta-love. It isn't really my thing, but i know some people do enjoy it.

I will say there are probably some trigger warnings for certain readers. Please research if you are sensitive to past abuse and attempted SA!

Unfortunately, I’ve decided to not finish the book. While I didn’t get far enough into the story to provide a detailed review, I believe that every book has its reader, and this one simply didn’t align with my personal taste and reading mood at the time.Wishing all the best for the author 🩷

Huge thanks for letting me listen to the audiobook early — Catch Me When I Fall officially drops on May 20th, and you’re going to want this one on your radar. From the very first chapter, I was completely drawn in. Carrie is the definition of strength, and Grayson’s unexpected vulnerability totally caught me off guard in the best way. The story is dark and intense, but also full of emotion, healing, and connection. Special shoutout to the narrators — their voices were so engaging and truly brought the characters to life. And that ending?! I need to read book two now.

I absolutely loved this book and i’m so thankful that this copy was gifted to me or I would’ve never found my next five star read!! I’m already diving into book two due to the cliff hanger I was left with lil

This book is an emotionally intense and well-written story that pulls you in from the very beginning. The characters are complex and real, and the journey they take is filled with vulnerability, growth, and resilience. The author does a great job exploring heavy themes without making the story feel overwhelming. The suspense part of the story is very compelling but the romance felt rushed. She went from hardly knowing him and him saving her to them being in love. I wish they had spent more time getting to know each other and it wasn't such an instalove moment. I also would like more back story on the MMC. I know that there is going to be another book and we may get that then but it made it difficult to connect with his character when we knew so little.about him.
The cliffhanger was wild and I am very excited for book 2!