Helena is found guilty of murder and is sent to a women’s reformatory. When she is released she returns to the town she came from without having anyone to turn to. She meets Thomas and changes his life. Together they make sense, they help each other, they understand each other, and they are at peace together. Neither lets the other in easily and they both have their demons to fight but together they can overcome anything.

I love the paranormal aspect of the story. The idea that two people can be connected so deeply that they have to be together, they have to touch each other, and they have to love each other is wonderful. The paranormal part isn’t so unbelievable that it makes the story unbelievable. The paranormal part is more about the connection of two people who make each other whole.

I am an Abbie Roads fan, even though this is the first book of hers that I have read. She has become an author that I know I will continue to read and enjoy. I definitely recommend Never Let Me Fall.

Another amazing book by Abbie Roads!!! She always brings romance with such an intensity!!! You will keep turning the pages to find out what happens next!!! I enjoyed the third book in the Fatal Dreams series and as always I look forward to her next book!!!Read and enjoy!!!

This has to be the best book so far by Abbie Roads! I was drawn into Helena and Thomas' love story, and couldn’t put the book down. Thank you Abbie!

A sinister and romantic love story of intrigue and inspiring tale of perseverance.

Never Let Me Fall, is the 3rd book in the Fatal Dreams series by Abbie Roads. I read all the books in Fatal Dreams series, this title like the last didn’t disappoint when it came to the romance and the intrigue.

Helena Grayse knows terror, and she knows pain. Incarcerated for the slaying of her boyfriend. She spent 10 years fiending of attacks by a group of inmates known as the Sisters. Ten years of being stabbed, beaten and other known atrocities known to man. In that entire time, she spent on dreaming of the day, she can finally escape the horror of Fairson.

Thomas Brown has lived his entire life in black and white. Still capable of delivery justices to families that have been wronged. And in all that time, Thomas was hiding a deep dark secret if his own. A dark secret that has finally been revealed through a posthumous letter, written by his mother.

I truly loved this story. Both Thomas and Helena both refuse to let the horrors of their life, define who they were as human beings. Never Let Me Fall, went on to prove….though life can be vicious at times, it can also be merciful.

All thumbs up for Never Let Me Fall, with a high recommendation to all readers who loves a good mystery intrigue and the supernatural.

This is book 3 in the Fatal Dreams series and I admit that I have never read the previous books. I wasn't confused or lost.

This book is very well written and kept me reading. This is a dark and emotional story and it does have triggers like child abuse so it isn't for everyone.

Anyway, I liked this book so much that I added the previous 2 books on my long TBR pile and hopefully I will have the time to read it by January.

I am giving this 4 out of 5.

NEVER LET ME FALL is the third book in Abbie Roads's FATAL DREAMS series - admittedly I haven't read the other two books in this series but this can easily be read as a standalone. With that out of the way let me tell you a little bit about the story of Thomas Brown and Helena Grayse.

I have read Saving Grace by this author and what strikes me most about her stories are the unusual abilities her characters have. Thomas works as a consultant for the FBI. His ability to read the whole life history of a dead body comes in handy when solving cases and he's very prolific at that...but of course his colleagues don't know about his special gift, nor do they know about his ability to see the shadow of death, which seems to be the soul of a person. It can be dark, hot and scary or light and comforting. I really found this concept fascinating.

Helena Grayse knows the horrors of prison. Ten years ago when she was till a teenager on the cusp to adulthood she was incarcerated for killing her boyfriend. Ten years of being stabbed, beaten and every other atrocity in the repertoire of her inmates are behind her.

Her body might not be in Fairson, but Fairson was in her mind.

It's not a coincidence when she meets Thomas. They have an instant connection that feels very much like love at first sight but keep going, the explanation becomes more obvious the farther you read. Their bond is special: Thomas's world turns colorfully vibrant in Helena's presence and Helena suddenly has dreams in which she saves people. Those dreams turn out to be real.

I love alpha males but I also adore the gentle and sweet men and Thomas is one of those. These two main characters have gone through so much and it was obvious that they belonged together in order to heal each other. Helena was so broken and so full of fear. She always expected rejection - she was a convicted felon after all.

She was his other piece. She completed him. Healed him. Made up for all his deficiencies.

Both characters had a loneliness about them that just tucked at my heart and made me incredibly sad for them.

Of course there is a cray-cray villain in this book who gives you the chills. It's pretty obvious from the beginning, but the reasons for his crimes took me completely by surprise. Once I entered the last 25% of the book the story became full of tension and suspense until the nail-biting finale which made my heart pound.

People always thought hate was the opposite of love, but it wasn’t. Hate was the angry, ugly side of love.

Never let me fall is a suspenseful read - while it does have a supernatural touch it still feels real enough. Abbie Roads is becoming an auto-read author fast. I dig her type of Romantic Suspense.

Abbie Roads is so twisted....but in the most deliciously addictive way! I love how Thomas and Helena, two damaged and wronged souls, ultimately healed each other and became stronger as a whole. She helped him to see color, and he helped her find her voice...all while falling in love and defeating evil. As always, I'm enthralled by Abbie's gifted writing.

This is The First book by Ms. Roads That I read and for sure not The last one! Never Let Me Fall can be read as standalone, as books are interconnected by characters but each book follows a different pair. Helena had A 'rough' Time for last few years. Aha was convicted as a murderer! Ehh? What had to happen? This will be eyeopening part as how Many People is suffering Like That without reason... Thomas is not blind, but he thinks only colors bring joy. And aby is he starting to develop feelings for this strange girl?? Sparks and REAL emotions will fly around this book!

Seeing is believing...

Thomas Brown can't see color, but he can see people's true souls. His abilities allow him to work with criminal investigators and deliver justice to families of the wronged. And he's starting to accept that his life will forever be in black and white...

Then he encounters Helena Grayse, and everything changes. She brings vibrant color to his world, and he brings acceptance and belief to hers. But Helena's past is quickly catching up with her, and Thomas is in the crosshairs.

As an enemy hidden in plain sight threatens their every move, they'll have to rely on their love to beat the darkness.

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Another truly unique and inventive story in this series!

After reading the second book in the series, I was drawn in to read this third book in the series. This story was so well written and exciting that it kept me on the edge of my seat until the end. This story takes on the brother of Evanee, Thomas and what he endured at the hands of his step-father. It also, revolves around Helena and how her life was affected by the sheriff. Thomas and Helena each have special abilities that have affected them and their lives. Thomas and Helena are such tortured characters, but so strong and fighters, I really like that about them. I quite enjoyed the whole mythos behind why they are drawn to protect each other. The baddie in this story is truly Thomas' step-father whose actions have implications on so many lives. I liked how we found out more about Thomas's and Evanee's home life and their parents and step-family. At times the romance between Thomas and Helena is sweet and touching, other times very hot and sexy.

Excellent romantic suspense!

5Stars

*I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book provided by the publisher.*

Never Let Me Fall is the third book in the Fatal Dreams series and it can be read as a standalone. This book is fast paced and in true Abbie Roads fashion has the perfect balance of mystery, thriller, and romance. I love the continual integration of the Fearless and Bear story. There are some pretty dark moments in this story that may be difficult for some readers. This isn't a cute flirty romance, but a darker romance about two people who have experienced an unimaginable amount of pain in their lives finding each other and happiness. I was drawn so deeply into Thomas and Helen's story that I flew through it in one day!

I voluntarily received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Intense, suspenseful, and thrilling paranormal romance.
This is my first read by this author and I was pleasantly surprised.
Never Let Me Fall is book 3 in the Fatal Dreams Series. For the most part, the story flowed nicely and evolved effortlessly. I was able to follow and enjoy this story as a standalone, however, there were some elements about the character development I felt I missed by not having read the period books.
The complex situation affecting the main characters gave the story some edgy that made it very entertaining.
3.5 stars!

This is another great addition to this series. I do wish I remember exactly what happened in the other books. I remember the concept but not the detail of the other books. You don't have to read those books but since I did I wish I remembered them. I guess I need to reread those. Anyways back to this book. Both Thomas and Helena have an awful past to overcome. Together they are strong and together they will stand a chance of getting over the past and finding love. These books do have a dream/spiritual twist to them. All the books are dark but through the dark is such love.



*I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This author has been on my tbr list with finally sitting down to open one. Of course what lured me to this one is the character Thomas whom caught my curiosity especially with how unique he was. Then there is Helena to add to the puzzle with this becoming one that quickly has you turning the pages to see what will be what. Being it is layed out not like most will keep you captivated to their story. Even though this is a stand alone I do believe it would of been more richer read as a whole with the series. More and more I wish that would be said in experts etc. even though some do say when it can read as a stand alone. Danger will still bloom growing large with this becoming deep. Was very pleased though over all with this from start to finish.

Helena Grayse (Helen) is a convicted murderer who served time for a crime she didn't commit. In the first pages, we're given a glimpse of what a courageous survivor she is. The night before she's finally given her freedom, she has to defend her life one last time. Through this scene, you get a small glimpse of the years of terror she's endured from a group of women called "the sisters." They dealt relentless pain and suffering on her from the moment she first set foot in her cell and the door clanged shut. Starting the book on such a suspenseful hook served two invaluable purposes for me. It pulled me effortlessly into the plot, and instantly made me root for the heroine. Immediately invested in what would happen to her in the long run, I easily flew through the pages in less than a day.

Admittedly, it's been a while since I read book one, so the major insta-love felt a bit corny. It was all mega abrupt and over the top, even for a paranormal fated-soulmate scenario. From a distance at first glance, he waxes on about how she is the most beautiful creature he's ever set eyes upon.

Then the background started coming back to me, with the totem pole story and the psychic dreams, and I went with the flow. If you're new to the series though, it takes time for that to be discussed, and even then it doesn't delve into it in depth. Honestly, I don't really read this author for the romance so it doesn't matter much to me. Abbie Roads' strength is writing chilling villains and dark suspense, and once again she gave me exactly what I was expecting in those departments.

Thomas Brown had a mother who turned a blind eye to the severe abuse inflicted by his sadistic stepfather. One beating in particular resulted in him losing his ability to see color. However, he was able to see one thing that no one else could: a person's shadow of death. In the living, he could see either a dark or a light aura surrounding a person. This allows him to see the true spirit of anyone. In the dead, his ability goes even farther, allowing him to view their life and death in a quick succession of flashes. As a child, this was pretty terrifying to deal with, but now that he's an adult, his gift is invaluable as a criminal investigator.

One thing I really liked about the story was Helen bringing back color to his drab world. Literally, and metaphorically. When he was in her presence, everything around him was vividly reanimated. Not only was he floored by his overwhelming need to be near her and keep her safe, but his new brilliant perspective of the world. When he stumbles upon her again on his property at night, they both realize that something strange is happening between them that they can't explain. Everything he is experiencing, she tries to make sense of as well. Helen is mute because of the trauma she has experienced, but theirs is a communication that needs no words.

The deeper you get into the story, the faster the suspense momentum picks up. The scenes with the antagonist made my skin crawl and more than a little tense. Even though there wasn't really any doubt who it was, it was a mystery when they would strike and how. The heroine's dream sharing was also creepy with some pretty dark moments, but they once again showed her bravery in the face of pure evil.

This was another good addition to the series which can be read as a standalone, but I would suggest reading at least one of the previous books first for the best reading experience.

NEVER LET ME FALL is the third instalment in Abbie Roads’ contemporary, adult FATAL DREAMS paranormal, romantic suspense series. This is police department consultant Thomas Brown, and former inmate Helena Grayse’s story line. NEVER LET ME FALL can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary but I recommend reading the story in order for back story.

NOTE: NEVER LET ME FALL contains scenes of graphic violence and sexual abuse, and may not be suitable for more sensitive readers.

Told from several third person perspectives including Thomas and Helena NEVER LET ME FALL follows the building relationship between police department consultant Thomas Brown, and former inmate Helena Grayse. Ten years earlier Helena was sentenced to prison for a crime she did not commit but Helena found herself the target of a prison gang, a gang determined to end her life. Upon release from prison, a battered and battle -scarred Helena headed back to the family home, a home now owned by consultant Thomas Brown. When the attacks against Helena’s life continue on the outside, Thomas is determined to protect the woman that literally calls to his heart, a woman with whom he is psychically tethered. What ensues is the building but struggling relationship between Thomas and Helena, and the potential fall-out as Thomas’s past is determined to own him body and soul, a malevolent past that is closely connected to the woman he loves.

Thomas Brown has a special ability of which only a few are aware. With his ability to ‘read’ and ‘see’ the shadow of death, Thomas is surprised when Helena’s aura is a beacon of colour and light, colour he hasn’t seen in too many years. Helena has survived the prison abuse but was unaware of the how and why. Keeping to herself, remaining quiet in the face of danger and death, Helena continues to be targeted for sins of the past.

The relationship between Thomas and Helena is one of immediate attraction. Thomas knows immediately, with one touch, that Helena is his soulmate -her nearness allows Thomas to see colours and light; his touch heals that which would have killed a lesser human. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

NEVER LET ME FALL is a story of heartbreak and pain; family and loss; betrayal and vengeance. The premise is dark, gritty and raw; the romance is fated; the characters are broken, damaged and lost.

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Fatal Dreams #3, Each of the Fatal Dreams books can be read as a standalone. While this one didn't quite have the same umph as Roads last three books it was still a fantastic read. Very deep in the internal conflict of recognizing who they are together and what they are becoming. A dark fairy tale/folklore at the root of it all tells a tale of never ending love and the power it holds and the reincarnated souls that carry on that power.

Thomas Brown lost the ability to see color when his step father tried to kick his face in, the resulting damage caused serious problems to the optic nerve. He also has the ability to see a person's "death shadow" which tells him basically how evil a person really is and after a person dies it can show him the person's life up until their death. Helena Greyse was tried and convicted for a murder she never committed and spent the last ten years fighting for her life. Helen survived many attacks while in prison some that should have killed her, even her last night there she barely made it out with her life. When they meet for the first time, the day Helen was released, they both knew their lives have unequivocally changed. Helen has brought color to Thomas' life and for the first time in ten years Helen felt safe with Thomas. Thomas and Helen's lives are tied together in so many ways but there is still one giant obstacle for them to overcome. Can their love overcome this common enemy who has been a source of pain for them both?

Overall, this book was outstanding it's an emotional read, it's dark, it's paranormal, it's suspenseful, it's heavy on the internal conflict without the characters sounding whiny and useless. They are each other's strength, they are the balm for their souls it's a beautiful insta-love romance. The external conflict wasn't as traumatizing for me as the other two, it was still bad but it almost feels like it was glossed over and leaves you with just assuming how bad the events were; but it was still good and I loved the conclusion.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

I didn't realize that this was book three of a series but most of the book is understandable as a stand alone. The theme behind the series - Fatal Dreams - was what I did not understand at first, but after a few chapters was able to understand.

Parts of the book were pretty intense and hard to read. This is not a quick flirty romance but is filled with drama and intrigue and parts very dark. Helena survived in prison after being falsely accused of murdering her boyfriend.

Thomas survived a terrible childhood and can only see in black and white until Helen came into his life and he can see in color. Before they can get their happily everafter, they must survive multiple people trying to kill them.

Only part that I wanted to know is what happened to Rory's mother and the prison guard? I realize that in the end, they helped Helena but they initially tried to have her killed.

Abbie Roads creates the most beautifully damaged characters. Yet while each has survived their own personal hell, they are more beautiful for it.

Never Let Me Fall, the 3rd installment in Roads’ Fatal Dreams series, starts with introducing us to Helena. She’s lived in hell for 10 years for a crime she didn’t commit. She hasn’t spoken in 9 years, because it’s not like anyone was listening. Helena just wants to say goodbye to what’s left of her previous life and move far far away.

Thomas hasn’t seen color since his step-father kicked him in the face. The same stepfather who gave his older sister, Evanee to his son to be abused. Malone made his and his sister’s childhoods a living hell. But just as he lost color in his life, he gained the ability to see the “shadow of death”.

And here’s where Roads really pours on the magic. She brings two damaged souls together, to create something magical and whole. Helena becomes a warrior to save others when they don’t know how to fight for themselves. Thomas shows Helena the road to healing her own wounds and soul.

I LOVE the legend of Nameless and Bear. Roads’ prose is both beautiful and poetic. The world she’s created lives right along aside the one we live in. Roads has mastered the very delicate balance of reality and magic to make you believe this could really happen. Roads also keeps you guessing, wondering what’s around the next corner, or in this case, on the next page.

I hope Roads has more Fatal Dreams waiting in the wings because I am already craving more!
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Not my cup of tea. The premise is bizarre and I really don't like the fact that they sleep together IMMEDIATELY all while she can't talk. Or really communicate at all. Nope. Didn't finish.

I feel like I’m really missing something here…

Admittedly, I didn’t read the other books in this series, but that’s not usually a problem with most books. I’m usually a pretty quick study, and the majority of authors put in enough clues to let me know what I might have missed in previous books. So, I don’t think my confusion is caused by the fact that I didn’t read the other books in the series. I think this book is just unnecessarily weird and complicated.

First of all, it’s a paranormal romance that doesn’t have any vampires, werewolves, or shapeshifters. I actually really like that. I ADORE paranormal romances that don’t go the obvious route. But here’s what didn’t work for me with this one…

It’s all over the place:
There’s sooooooo much going on in this book. You’ve got the heroine’s fight for survival in prison, then you’ve got the hero’s supernatural abilities (which keep developing and morphing into more supernatural abilities, because having a hero with just one supernatural ability would be boring, amirite?), the people who want to hurt the heroine once she’s out of prison, the people who want to hurt the hero (because REASONS), the hero’s tragic past...it’s just exhausting. I made it to about the 50% mark in the book before I was worn out and just gave up.

Instalove:
Now, I’m usually willing to overlook instalove when it happens in a shifter romance novel. But when it happens in a non-shifter novel, it really irks the crap out of me. In this book, the hero sees the heroine for the first time, and the power of, I dunno, her spirit/awesomeness/beauty heals him of a physical disability that was caused by a childhood injury. And, before she’s even said a single word to him outloud (because REASONS), they’re falling into bed and realizing they’re soul mates. It was just too much for my bullshit meter to handle.

Boooorrrrriiiiinnnnnggggg:
At some point, I’m sure that all the little extraneous details (like the story in the beginning about the history of some ancient totem pole that went on for, like, a hundred years) were paid off. But I didn’t make it far enough in the story to find out. So as it stands, I was just bored with all the extra details that didn’t seem relevant to the story in any way. I’m sorry, but in a romance, I think the hero and heroine should meet within the first few pages, and the story should proceed from there. The romance is the most important part of the story, and if it isn’t, then you’re not reading (or writing) a romance.

Long-story-short, this one wasn’t my cuppa. It was just too weird for me.

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