Even if You Fall by Molly Barlowe: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

For years, I’ve toed the fine line between wanting women to fill the empty spaces of my life and not letting them get close enough to know I struggle with my time overseas. Thankfully, one woman I don’t have to worry about finding that tricky balance with is our new office admin.

Even if she hadn’t dropped me with a knee between my legs, making me choke on a donut all before I met her, I wouldn’t want anything to do with Chloe Whitlock. Not only would she rather remain unaware of the world’s harshness by keeping her nose in a book, but she’s also too bubbly. And all that joy she breathes into the world is an obvious front, which means she’s hiding something. In our line of work, that makes her a threat.

What’s clear? Chloe needs to go.

But even as my suspicions grow, I reluctantly start falling for the bubbly threat I’ve been tasked with protecting. Unfortunately, I’m not the only one who wants her.

The Author

Molly grew up in California but now lives with her husband and daughter in the oh-so-amazing state of Texas. When she's not diving into the world of her characters, some of her hobbies include hiking, snowboarding, traveling, and long walks on the beach . . . which roughly translates to being a homebody and dishing out movie quotes with her hubby. She has a weakness for nerdy movies and loves curling up in a fluffy blanket during a thunderstorm . . . or under one in a bathtub if there are tornados. That way she can pretend they aren't really happening.

Wrote as Molly McAdams from 2012-2024

Book Review

Even If You Fall is the second book in the Huntley Square series. While you may be able to enjoy this one as a standalone, I do think readers will get the most out of the stories when read in order as their are some threads that do carry through from the previous book. 

I absolutely loved the first book in this series, so I was very much looking forward to this one. Not only did Even If You Fall meet all my expectations, but it far exceeded them as well! This book had me completely obsessed, unable to put it down. First of all, that meet cute!? Talk about awkward (and painful)... Adam and Chloe most certainly did not start off on the right foot! But their chemistry? Incredible. I absolutely adore a protective MMC, and Adam definitely has that going for him, but I also loved seeing him in his more vulnerable moments as well. Their story truly was the perfect blend of a tender romance combined with suspense that will have keep you flipping the pages to see how it's all going to play out. There were secrets, mafia ties, nicknames, and such a strong sense of family and I absolutely loved it ALL. Just when I thought it couldn't possibly get better, it did... and left us with a fantastic ending that has me anxiously looking forward to the next book in the series. I cannot wait. 

Even If You Fall is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. The story does take on several difficult topics such as trafficking, PTSD from military service, manipulation and death of a child from cancer. 


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