There were two options for Helena - live or die. This is her last night in Fairson Reformatory For Women. The Eight Sisters Posse hated her the moment she had came in the prison placing her at the bottom of the food chain. She had understood the Sisters hatred but over the years she had learned they thought she thought she was better than them. They thought that because she wasn’t a junkie, had an education, and the thing they hated most is she acted innocent. Helena didn’t bother telling them she was innocent of murdering her boyfriend Rory Ellis. They wouldn’t have believed her, no one believed a felon. Four of the sisters slept in Dorm B where Helena slept. There was bunk beds -five high- and fifty people slept in this dorm. But tonight there was one sigh- a signal from the Sisters Then Helena saw the Sisters slowly moving from different directions. The Sisters always attacked in numbers. Then Carrie said they are coming. Thomas brown drove toward a pain and purgatory he couldn’t deny. The night conspired to soothe the smothering anxiety that had taken over him every since he got called out for this case. Thomas couldn’t see colors anymore. His memory told him those flashes weren’t plain. Thomas had been kicked in the face by his stepfather when he was five years old and lost his color vision. The act of remembering color made him yearn for a beauty he would never again have. Every car in the county there was out a line of police cars. Murder was big news. Thomas saw a mottled shadow of sorts settle around the cops. The first time Thomas had seen a shadow was when he awakened from his stepfather’s kick to the face, Being without an adult vocabulary he called it the shadow monster. But over the decades Thomas had come to call it what it was the shadow of death. Thomas stepfather was a cop. Thomas wasn’t usually called for a case so close to home. He should just drive off. But each murder solved might prevent another murder, every case he helped to solve -, every perpetrator held accountable, eased a tiny bit of the anger and hurt that his stepfather Malone would never be brought to justice for what he had done to Thomas. Thomas had a scar on his face that covered half his cheek, ran up his his temple, and spanned a portion of his forehead from Malone. Even now people stared at it but Thomas didn’t mind it was a blazing condemnation no one else saw it that way but Malone knew. That was enough for now. Thomas went to the dead man and crouched down, he was going to commune with the shadow of death. That was the official explanation of his ability. The death shadow shared the man’s life with Thomas. It was like watching a video except deeper and more a time lapse , thoughts and feelings real though. The man’s experiences from birth to death were now Thomas’s. Helena was finally out after a decade in prison. This was freedom and Helena was going to have to adjust to it. Helena went to Rory’s grave and thought of the past how she had been naive and home schooled by her grandparents so she didn’t have much practice interacting with other people then she met Rory and fell in love - she thought back to Franklin's bakery which was where her and Rory’s first date took place. Their relationship had been nice and easy and for her different. Her first boyfriend, her first lover , her first heartbreak. Everyone had blamed Helena for Rory’s death but what made it worse someone got away with Cory’s murder. Helena saw a man about fifty feet away and somehow he brought her pleasure. But Fairson had fractured Helena and until she healed she wasn’t fit for public consumption.She planned on leaving this place that held so much pain for Helena. The man Helena had seen was Thomas. Helena had brought color to Thomas and Thomas felt he needed her - emotionally, physically, sexually. Thomas ran after Helena. She completed him, she made up for all his deficiencies. It physically hurt to see her walk away taking color and beauty with her. She also didn’t have a shadow of death.
I loved this book. It was a beautiful romance of two broken souls who were helping each other heal. But there is also suspense and danger of a creepy serial killer after Helena. I didn’t want to put this down this down as I wanted to see what was going to happen next. It held my attention from the first page until the last. I loved the plot and pace. I advise you to read the first two books of the series for a smoother read. I loved Thomas and Helen together and how they interacted with each other. I loved the character and the ins and outs of this book and I highly recommend it.

Never Let Me Fall is intriguing, suspenseful, tender, dark, sexy and so much more all wrapped up in one gripping story that will keep your attention throughout. Although you “could” read this one on its own, I do strongly suggest picking up the first two stories in the series if at all possible. There are characters and events involved in a light way from the earlier books. While that doesn’t directly change how Thomas’ and Helena’s story develops, it would give you a better background into this world, and enhance the enjoyment of this story – in my opinion.

Both Thomas and Helena are wounded souls, each broken in different ways. As you read their backgrounds you will hurt for what fate has dealt these two people. And maybe thank fate for bring them into each other’s lives. I hesitate on how much to say for there are many twists, turns and unexpected events, along with the paranormal slant, that it would be easy for the wrong information to slip… and I don’t willingly do spoilers. So, let me do this… I was caught up in Helena and Thomas’ world so very easily. I was drawn in from the first chapter and got more involved as the story developed. I liked them each individually, but together they shine. If you believe that fate draws us to the right people, then I would consider them fated mates. Each enhances the other, fills up an empty space that no one else can fill. The suspense will lead you down dark roads, some things you may see coming, others… not a clue til it happens. I enjoyed this story very much and would not hesitate to recommend it for readers of Paranormal, Romance or Suspense.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

A past lacking in colour, steeped in violence... embracing destiny to give you the capacity to redefine your worth…

I have been so privileged to have read some wonderful books through 2018. Then there are the books you read that take your reading journey to the next level. Those books that bring out so much emotion. They leave your reeling, astonished, shaken yet challenge your intellect at the same time. It’s those books that draw you into the very emotional fabric of the story, they make you not only feel, they make you think deep​ on the psychology of the mind, what drives our actions, thoughts and behaviours, why we act the way we do. What has shaped our existence, what taunts our emotional, mental and physical wellbeing and our will to survive… One of those books… is NEVER LET ME FALL by Abbie Roads.

There are standout moments within the confines of NEVER LET ME FALL, that I was literally holding my breath, the suspense heightened... hoping good would ultimately prevail… then a brief moment of empathy. ok. .. so it doesn’t last long but still that moment for the bad character/s when all starts to unravel… and the why’s are exposed. That is an exceptionally, talented author.

Abbie Roads has gifted you an emotionally charged, impeccably crafted, story with NEVER LET ME FALL, Book 3 in her FATAL DREAMS series. Beautifully intense words, an extraordinary tale, steeped in paranormal legend, that captivates from the start until it’s compelling conclusion. You’ll delve into the murkiness of innocence destroyed and it’s emotional roller coaster of feeling. It’s a story that leaves you feeling shattered, heartbroken, torn at the depravity and systematic abuse of life and love. Just how far this insidious evil stretches is mind-boggling​. At the same time, Abbie weaves those precious threads of hope and goodness… learning that the gifts of love, trust, faith, caring, ​and compassion are not only powerful, in the right hands, they are the very tools that give you the capacity to redefine your worth and value.

If you are a fan of dark paranormal, romantic and psychological suspense... you will read and then want to binge read the rest of this series. Intriguing, dark romantic suspense, a psychologically gripping story, soaking you in a minefield of emotional pain that leaves you wondering if there is enough hope and goodness left to overcome a lifetime of abusive wrongs.

I could not get enough of Abbie Roads and the way she embraces the connections of family, love, and friendship, throughout her story. How we handle and conquer the fears that have been instilled for a lifetime. Such a touching and heartfelt book. Without the other half of your heart and soul, you are fractured, never complete. It may provide tough reading aspects for some, so worth every moment of your time as you sink inside the pages and get swept up into this storm of vulnerability, intrigue and drama, and how Thomas and Helena manage their journey.

Rating 5/5

A tear-jerking romance with a touch of paranormal and magic to sweeten this deal. Helena and Thomas are such true soulmates that you are sure to fall in love with them as they did with each other. The cover is a perfect illustration of the story and proves that life lacks luster without that one person who brings magic to it. This book absorbed my whole focus, keeping me on the edge of my seat with it continuous twists and turns. Expect the unexpected with this book and you will find yourself satisfied with a perfect romance for the season.

This book was dark and twisted, with great bursts of light. I absolutely LOVED it! Abbie Roads is a new author to me. After this one book, she is on my auto-buy list. This story is the third in the Fatal Dreams series, though it stands alone quite well even though the books are related. I must go back and read the others...I have a burning need to see what I missed!

This story has breathtaking action right off the bat. Helen, who was unjustly convicted for murder, is about to be paroled after 10 years. A gang who tormented and tortured her that entire time was not going to let Helen leave alive. Her attempted escape had me holding my breath. Our heroine began to have extremely odd, disturbing dreams once she met our hero. Though Helen's life has become an unending nightmare, she is still one tough cookie!

Then we have our tortured hero Thomas. ~Sigh~ I just loved Thomas! Thomas was scarred badly from his stepfather stomping his face when he was 5 years old . Tragically, he can only see in black and white. No colors at all, until he meets Helen. Also, Thomas can see the death shadows of people both living and dead. When someone dies, he is called in by law enforcement to read the deceased's shadow, and is able to see their past and how they died.

These two were destined for each other. Literally.

What follows is a non-stop ride of depravity and darkness. Malone is one of the vilest villains I've chanced to read in a long time. But then there is the light of Helen and Thomas, illuminating the story. I loved their beautiful connection, plus the heat they have for each other. This book is an unending thrill ride that is not to be missed!

I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley. I received no compensation for this review, and all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

I am volunteering to leave a review of this ARC book from Net Galley. Fatal Dreams Series - Book 3. (Paranormal Suspense) Oh my goodness what an amazing, heartfelt book. Abbie's characters are damaged. You are immediately pulled into their tragic lives and root for them. You root for their recovery, you root for them to get together, you root for an HEA! The plot was amazing. I did not want to put this book down, but this is a full-length, satisfying novel. I'm glad it could be read as a standalone, but will definitely be reading the first two in the series.

I tend to forget that the Fatal Dreams series is a little darker and more twisted than a typical read. Never Let Me Fall is filled with flawed characters, histories of abuse, and twisted dreams. In this Ohio town, everyone's paths seem to cross and crisscross and secrets never stay that way. Thomas, our hero, is a consultant for the BCI. His special talent? Reading the death shadows and know the cause and manner of death. The price of his talent is his ability to see color. Our heroine, Helena, is a down on her luck felon who spent years in prison for a murder she didn't commit. Once Thomas sees Helena, he can actual see colors for a moment. There is that instant attraction factor between them and each recognizes the lunacy of their feeling, but both have enough experience with the weird or unexplainable that they don't dwell on it much.

All the characters in the Fatal Dreams series have tragic pasts. Messed up, abused, and pretty much destroyed in every way a person can be is what these characters endured. They aren't perfect but they have moved beyond their circumstances and try to carve a life for themselves. People in this crazy Ohio town keep throwing trouble their way though. Seriously, why would anyone live in a place like this? Nothing good ever happens in this town! (As an Ohioan I am a pretty sure this is a dig at Ohio in general)

The plot of Never Let Me Fall is very twisty. Like I said, nothing good happens in this town, so there is no shortage of bad guy/girl suspects. There is also no shortage of danger, near death experiences, and violence. This is a blend of paranormal, suspense, and dark romance that always keeps me reading long past my bed time. Roads crafts supremely interesting stories that delve into tragic topics, supernatural skills, and love that changes everything

Another beautifully written novel by Abbie. I couldn't put this down. I am in love with this series. This was a bit easier to figure out than the others, but still a great ride. 3.5/5

Never Let Me Fall is the third book in Abbie Road’s Fatal Dreams Series. You don’t have to read the other two books to enjoy this one, but they are connected. Thomas Brown is a consultant for law enforcement. He has the ability to see people’s true souls amongst other things. One day, he stumbles upon a mystery woman named Helena Grayse who has a connection to him that is beyond reality. They are fated to be together. Interestingly enough, she has a hidden power of her own that becomes unlocked the moment she meets Thomas.

There is so much to like about this book. Never Let Me Fall is a very intriguing romantic suspense that keeps you on your toes from beginning to end. The sexual energy between Thomas and Helena is powerful and very much X-rated. Plus, it’s easy to see that this couple is truly better together than they are apart. The legend behind their connection carries over from the other books. They are another incarnation of Fearless and Bear who had the ability to heal each other as long as they are touching. Sadly, there is also a tragic story of abuse that also carries over too. The Thomas and Helena endured a lot of pain and suffering before they met each other. It’s only by pure perseverance that they even live long enough to meet. They are a couple that you can’t help but want to succeed. Unfortunately, there is someone in the background looking to do them harm and they must embrace their abilities to save each other.

Although Never Let Me Fall is a good book, I must note that it could be somewhat hard to stomach some of the abuse that occurs. This book it is not meant for the faint of heart. This is a love story but there is a lot of violence and some perversion to go along with it. Abbie Roads makes sure that the road to the happy ending is very much a bumpy road. I look forward to reading more books from her. She is very creative and has no problem with pushing the envelope.

***5 Stars***

If you’ve read any of the Fatal Dreams books you know that you need to keep your mind open to...well...basically everything (and if you haven’t, well, now you do). You need to simply accept that everything is possible and just roll with it because you will be taken on a journey and boy did this one take me on a journey. This one I pretty much devoured in no time flat and even gave me a “Whoa” moment that I wasn’t expecting, but ended up making absolute sense in the end.

Helena and Thomas. There is so much I want to say about both of them, but that would involve me being all spoilery, which I try not to do. So, what I will say is that my heart bled for all they had endured in their lives and I couldn’t help but admire the strength they both had, even when they didn’t see it, to survive it all…and this is all before they even collide. But once they do all bets are off and I loved watching them both become more, not only for themselves but for each other.

And there is the story as a whole. There are a lot of twists and turns that kept me guessing as to what was really going on, which had me #multitasking as I kept turning the pages to see what would happen next and if that next piece of the puzzle would clue me in to just what the hell was going on and when it did...it was a total “whoa” moment and at that point I couldn’t put the book down because I NEEDED to know how everything would work out in the end.

I didn’t expect this one to grab hold of me the way it did, but everything in this book just worked for me and I couldn’t put it down. This one tackles a bunch of dark themes, so if you have triggers you’ve been warned. And while this one can be read as a stand-alone, I do recommend that you read the first two in the series, especially since we get to catch up with Lantham and Evanee, to get a good feel for what the series is about.

This is the first book I have read by this author and was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the supernatural aspect of the connection between the main characters. I did feel that at points the story was rushed. As this is third in the series, I feel that reading the preceding books, as where is not necessary, is recommended as the previous characters do make appearances.

This is a romance story but believe me there is plenty of dark and twisted in it as well. It is basically a paranormal love story but that doesn't do it justice as it is so much more.

Helena is a strange mix of damaged and hopeful she was wrongly accused and convicted of murder and has served her time for a crime she didn't commit now it is time for her release but first she will have to battle one more time to stay alive. Thomas has a brutal family legacy and he bears the scars to prove it when someone releases his family secrets to the public his life is in shambles, When these two damaged souls meet they become so much more together but will there pasts destroy them or will they finally get the peace they deserve

This is a first time author for me and the beginning was a little disturbing and I wasn't sure if I was going to like it. While there are definitely some dark & emotional moments it turned out to be a very intriguing read.

This book is a great story, and if you like to read a paranormal story with a twist. Then this book is for you, both characters has a hot chemistry and you can really relate to them. The emotional connection between them has you wanting more of them.

I was given this arc to give an honest review from netgalley.

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this new to me author so this emotional and very dark story was a surprise. It began in a disturbing way as our heroine Helen is quite literally fighting for her life but then moved into astounding and what I can only describe as paranormal territory. She meets Thomas a man who like Helen has suffered greatly but in her company his world just comes to glorious life.
This book is without a doubt a romance but it's origins are definitely supernatural and dare I suggest fated ? This unique storyline opens a can of worms as a serial killer is brought to light but there are unpleasant, creepy undertones of small town bullying and even more disturbing corruption that to my mind doesn't really get addressed although there is a sweet ending for this couple.
Yes its part of a series but worked as a standalone for this reader.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair.

This book by Abbie Roads was an incredibly deep and touching story of Thomas and Helena. Thanks to his stepdad, Thomas can only see black and white…until Helena comes into his life.
The special connection and bond they have is unique and they each have a traumatic history that plays into who they are now.
This is the 3rd book in the series and the twists and intensity in parts of this book had me biting my nails and sitting on the edge of my seat! There are some paranormal events and extremely emotional moments in this book. I didn’t want to put it down!
The characters (main and supportive) and the descriptions in this book were fantastic. I would recommend this book!

I was excited to have the opportunity to obtain an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book on NetGalley.

Helena spent ten hard years trying to survive prison, serving time for a murder she didn’t commit. Release feels like salvation until she realizes that the world still sees her as a killer, and plenty of people want her dead. But when Thomas looks at her, he doesn’t see a guilty-as-sin felon. She brings brightness and color to his dark and dreary existence. Together they heal each other’s emotional and physical scars.

While Roads puts her characters through a grueling gauntlet of suffering on their road to their happy ever after, she makes the reader care about her story people. Her heroines and heroes have tragic and painful backstories, but instead of wallowing in misery, they come out fighting for the life and love they deserve. From the opening of chapter one, in which Helena battles for her life on the last night of her sentence, I was invested in seeing how the story would unfold. Roads’ writing provides a visceral experience for the reader, creating a page turner tale.

Each book in the Fatal Dreams series is linked to a fable about a mystical warrior woman and her protector mate. Roads makes each couple’s story unique and special, and delivers a fast-paced romantic thrill ride.

Wow, this hot thriller lives up to the cover. I enjoyed the unusual plot point of having the heroine be wrongfully imprisoned. Thomas and Helena were great characters.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

What brought me into the book was the cover, the title, intriguing, the story kept me enthralled. The story of Helena Grayse and Thomas Brown was full of discovery of themselves and that love and healing that goes along with it. While their touch and healing was not our normal touches it brought color and acceptance to them. A special book and series from Abbie Roads and is one you remember.

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**3.5 Stars**

Thomas and Helena are two broken souls coming together in this romantic thriller. Helena is in a prison for murder she didn’t commit, and Thomas is in a mind prison. When Helena is released from prison she meets Thomas from a distance and their connection is instantaneous. They meet one night for the first time when he saves her from her nightmares. From that point forward she tries to run, and Thomas tries to keep her. There is danger lurking in the background and they do not see it coming until one of them gets hurt and the other must save them. Will they realize their connection to one another before it’s too late?

A story of myths and soulmates that will have you confuse the first few chapters until the story finds it’s grove in the middle. Their first two chapters introduce you to Helena and Thomas, but to me it was a little hard to follow along after that. Helena is in a place where she feels like she doesn’t deserve happiness and Thomas fights everyday to see color again. I understood that, and the character background is wonderful, but the myth and fantasy aspect was a little to hard for me to understand in the beginning. The book didn’t pick up momentum for me until 60% or 70% where most of the action took place and then things started to fall into place for me. I do love the plot and dark themes, with a soulmate twist. Helena and Thomas do have some intense chemistry and their attraction can get heated when you least expect it to. This a good story but fell just a little flat because I got confused a few times. This is just my opinion and I liked it not love so much.