rounded up 4.75 stars

Kacey is the lead guitarist for an upcoming band. To the outside world, she has it all: success, fame, and upcoming fortune, but she is using alcohol to mask all the pain she is experiencing. Her show in Las Vegas changed everything. She woke up hangover and no memory of the night before.

Jonah is living on borrowed time. He put all of his energy into an art gallery installation. He was living a rigid schedule until he crossed paths with a rock musician who passed out on his couch.

Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect. I loved the character development and the pacing of the story. Kacey and Jonah met each other when they needed the other the most. Kacey needed the structure, and Jonah needed to loosen up. They found love when they knew it would be ending soon.

Kris Koscheski and Caitlin Kelly did a beautiful job bringing the characters to life. I felt their joy and their pain. I would highly recommend the audiobook. Kris did an amazing job portraying the health deterioration. We could not forget Kelly, I felt that joy and pain.

This book will crush you, but it's worth it. I knew I would cry, but I didn't know I would be so involved in this storyline that I would be sobbing. 5/5 stars! Such a sweet & heartbreaking love story. I will be reading/listening to other books by Emma Scott & the second book in this duology for sure! The audiobook was very good. I loved both narrators.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tantor Audio for the ARC

I loved this! Full Tilt is a bittersweet love story and I couldn't have asked for more. The story of the rock star in a downward spiral and the innocent taxi driver captured me from the very start. Jonah lived on borrowed time because of his condition but no one brought his light out like Kacey. And he helped her heal, not drown in the bottle. Their love story was like a supernova. Shone so bright, but faded way to quickly. My heart broke for them and the ending was so emotional.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I have little words, my heart is not okay. If you are looking to have your heart ripped out, than this is the book for you.

The audiobook was excellent and i highly recommend it. Thank you NetGalley for letting me listen to the ALC.

Jonah is the sweetest and just working on maintaining his routine when Kacey barrels into his life as she is lost and spiraling. The growth within the characters is amazing - and just such an emotional story. Also I’m sucked into this story and will need to read All In as well for the rest of the growth of the characters!
This is my first time reading the book, so not sure of any difference in the re-record. The narrators give a great performance of bringing these characters to life in their duet. It is also my first Emma Scott book and I really enjoyed the writing.
Thank you NetGalley and published for the audiobook. All opinions are my own.

I don't think I can accurately convey how much I loved this. No, like literally. I loved it so much I immediately acquired All In so I was able to find out how everything ended. Jonah and Kacey's love story was so beautiful, sorrowful and full of love. Emma Scott knows how to tamp down on both the emotional impact while fully driving home the romance aspect. These characters are fully formed and not without flaws, but they are all so beautiful. I went full-force into recommending it. I want everyone to experience Jonah + Kacey (and those in part 2) because it could possibly lead to looking at life through a fresh pair of eyes.

My only criticism is that I didn't find it sooner. Great job on the re-release! Even the narrators were *perfect*.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC opportunity.

Wow. I have no words. This book is absolutely incredible. I couldnt stop listening from start to finish, i ate it up.

The growth in the individual characters and in their relationships was so well written, and i loved Kasey and Jonah so much. This book is one that will stay with me for a long time. It has alot of depth.

I immediately purchased the second one to listen to.

If you need a good cry, this is the book for you.
I thought I could handle this book, I could not..... It destroyed me.

PLEASE read triggers. For me this was a very emotional/personal story as I lost my father last year following complications to a transplant. I had to take a breather before I begin book two in this duet because I know I'll be wrecked.

Kris Koscheski and Caitlin Kelly were both new to me narrators but I loved both of them. They did an excellent job of narrating the other gender. I felt every emotion in this powerful story.

Goodreads review posted on: 07/13/2025

A million stars for this book and the emotional turmoil it has caused. I tend to stay away from sad books because I am so emotionally attached to book boyfriends but this book absolutely WRECKED me in the BEST way😭

I listed to the audiobook of this (thanks NetGalley!) and am fully jumping into book two in this Duet via Kindle after writing this review.

Emma Scott absolutely know what she was doing when she wrote Jonah and Kasey’s story. This story is about spiraling, loss, coming to terms with death of yourself and others, and learning to live and love the life you are given while you are here. Jonah fought so hard against Kasey but at the end, chose to have her love rather than living the rest of his life without it and it is the most beautiful thing.

The audiobook was absolutely 10/10 and the feelings throughout the narration made me feel like I was physically watching the story unfold. Word choice, quotes, and writing style was amazing through it all and I am looking forward to reading more from Emma Scott!

um soooo ngl im not the biggest fan. like i dunno. i couldnt connect to any of the MCs and i was bored.
the ending had me sobbing tho.
it was emotional.
i felt no cinnection between the characters so i was also annoyed by that
but considering this was about him being sick. not much was mentioned. like i would have loved to know more,
i wanted to dnf but pushed through.
i will read book two tho cause im super curious

thankyou so much netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review

Update: rerelease ALC
Thank you NetGalley and Tantor audio for this alc.
All I knew going into this book: emotional damage.
So here’s the thing though, I was expecting to be completely wrecked for the whole book but it didn’t really come until part 3. I do think it is a beautiful book. All of the relationships here are so strong. You can’t help but to fall for Jonah. And I’m going to stop now cause if I don’t I’ll start crying again. Definitely worth the read.

I enjoyed listening to this story about not giving up on your partner when life is tough. Hearing the journey Jonah had to go through was hard. Being in his position, and having someone you loved walk away from you when you were going to be stuck in a hopeless position and then finding love again unexpectedly really gave me hope that’s not all hope is lost out there… beautiful story.

5/5 stars

This was very sad and at the same time so beautiful story. I loved it, but it also hurt. Usually I don't cry because of movies and/or books but this managed to make me cry. And I'm out of words what else to say. One of the best reads this year for sure.

I know this'll stick with me for awhile and to get a closure I might have to read also book 2, but first I have to gather myself. I highly recommend it, but be prepared to the ending.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the ALC.

It was a good heartbreaking romance. I don’t think it needed to be nearly as long as it was but I had a good time listening to it.

Wow! This book left me wrecked & contemplating life & how important connecting with the right person can be. I did not know what to expect from this book & Emma Scott nearly took me out. This story is heartbreakingly beautiful. The transformation these two MC's go through was written so beautifully & honestly.

Kacey Dawson is a guitarist in a very successful up & coming rock band. Having been kicked out of her home as a teenager, she's found success writing music & touring with her band. She's definitely living the high & mighty rockstar life & it's starting to take a toll on her. Partying hard every night, show after show, she winds up in the back of a limo, unconscious with no one to look after her.

Jonah Fletcher is a wickedly talented glass artist by day & a limo driver by night in Vegas. He's in the middle of trying to finish his "big" glass installation & show. He's determined to stamp his name & legacy on this life. When he runs into Kacey, vomiting, barley able to keep herself upright, he just wants the night to be over but instead he makes the decision to help take care of her. Neither of them have ANY IDEA how much this one night will end up changing their lives forever!

The real crux of this story is not about falling in love but rather the effect that being LOVED by someone can have on us. Kacey & Jonah had both decided that being in love was just a distraction, something they didn't need or want & even though being in love doesn't solve your problems, it sure can have a lasting affect on your life, both in joy & heartache. The last 45 minutes of this book had me in a full-on mess. Tears streaming down my face. I knew it was coming & I still wasn't prepared for how Emma played this all out.

This is such a beautiful story & it really shows how wonderful it can be to love someone & be in a relationship but also how painful it can be to have to say goodbye to them, even when you know it's coming.

I LOVED Jonah's character. He was ALL the things. Sweet, thoughtful, caring & totally obsessed with this girl. Kacey was tough for me in the beginning. She's not that likable but once Jonah takes the time to just be her friend, her personality & purpose for life completely change. He truly made her want to be better. He saved her from self-destruction & opened her eyes to what true happiness really is. She cared for him so carefully & tenderly and in turn she helped Jonah as well. He left this earth KNOWING that he was LOVED by her!

🎧Let's talk audio: Caitlin & Nelson were fantastic & captivating as they performed this beautiful & grueling story! I was especially impressed with Caitlin & the tough, emotional scenes she had to narrate towards the end. Everything felt so genuine & real. Nelson's portrayal of the man adored by most, talented beyond measure & trying to stay relevant was beautiful. I can't recommend this book enough & the audio really brings out all the emotions, both beautiful & heartbreaking to life.

For my girls who love to have their hearts ripped out & put back together, this one is an ABSOLUTE MUST! This is book ONE in a duet so you're left hanging a bit but both books & audios are already out. This is one that's gonna stay with me for a long time. Beautifully done, Emma Scott.

Thanks to Emma Scott, Tantor Audio & NetGalley for a copy of the audio to review. All thought are my own.

This story was equally heartwarming and heartbreaking, and my tear ducts are unwell upon finishing. Straight into book two I go!

Narration was very well done, I was unfamiliar with both voice actors but enjoyed their performance.

Thank you, NetGalley and RBmedia for the ALC!

Absolutely heart-breaking book! And I mean full-blown ugly, gut-wrenching sobs level heart break!

Kasey and Jonah are just perfect. I loved the entire ride that this pair went on, and I was absolutely shattered at the conclusion.

I listened to the audio version of this book, and it was SUBLIME!! I felt every emotion, I lived every single scene, and both Caitlin Kelly and Kris Koscheski (although I'm certain it stated Nelson Hobbs during the credits!) were just phenomenal in their portrayal.

I've seen that there is a second book to this one, and I'm looking forward to reading it, but my heart needs to heal a bit first.

5⭐️ 1.75🌶️

This was a heartbreaking love story about a rockstar and a glass artist. I received the audiobook from NetGalley. The audiobook was amazing, you could hear the emotion in the characters voices, especially in the MMC. If you’re looking for a romance that’ll make you cry this is the one for you!

I was provided an ALC for the July 8th audiobook release for review. This is a duet style narration and both narrators are great. It’s a high quality production of the audiobook and was a pleasure to listen to.

Now onto the book content itself, it’s peak emotional damage. Kacey is a young lead guitarist for an up and coming band dependent on alcohol and partying and spiraling down a bad path. Jonah comes into her life seeing firsthand what a mess she is. Despite the odds a relationship ensues, but Jonah essentially has a terminal illness. So you know exactly where this book is going, but it’s really well done. It’s well written and I’m glad this is actually a series and not a standalone she we can see what happens in the aftermath of this book.

I knew this book would destroy me. I had my defenses way way up. And yet as soon as the end came closer I broke down. And here's my partner looking at me like I'm crazy (BTW I am) for crying over "just a book" But cry I did. And I will get round to reading All In. Just not yet.