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Charlie Day fell in love with Jackson Stiles a long time ago. But that was before he and her brother enlisted and went to Iraq. Before Jackson came back different. Before they told Charlie her brother would never come back at all. A lot of things have changed since then. But when Jackson takes a job at the company where Charlie works, she discovers that one thing hasn't changed—the spark between them.

She's not sure she can love this new Jackson, or forgive him for the part he played in her brother's death. It's too bad for Charlie that, with love, you don't always have a choice. Kindle Edition , pages. Published September 23rd by Carina Press first published January 1st To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Headfirst Falling , please sign up.

Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Aug 20, Sara rated it really liked it. Not a bad debut novel: The book starts off in Jackson's pov. He's in Iraq with his bff Adam. They have a bond like brothers, and have grown up together. They have the " if I don't make it home" talk and Adam tells him if he doesn't make it home, for him to look after Charlie Unfortunately, Adam doesn't make it home but dies serving his country. Jackson comes home a changed person, haunted and living without his best friend. You know there's something there between Ch Not a bad debut novel: You know there's something there between Charlie and Jackson that they are struggling with.

At first Charlie was really annoying to me. She didn't deal with issues at all. It was hard enough saying good bye to her brother and Jackson when they left for boot camp, but then she lost Adam and her world came down.

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When Jackson came home she was drinking, crying, running, and acted childish. She was very naive and was queen of avoidance.

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Made it very difficult to like her. Every time she drank I was like " oh here we go again". Then there was her issue with her father and I was so irritated with her. How could she just ignore that? Jackson on the other hand was very like able. But he worked for Charlie's dads company which forces them to see each other.

Charlie was very close to her older brother and Jackson. He was her first kiss at 7. The book gives us glimpses of the past and you get the history behind Jackson and Charlie. They struggled with their feelings for each other and kept it hidden. There's a lot that happened under the radar between these two that the author slowly lets out. I liked the flow. Charlie had some child like tantrums, and Jackson was haunted by his war experience and there were some hiccups in the relationship.

But it was a sweet story and when Charlie read the letter from Adam, i was reduced to tears. But it's that letter that gets Charlie to look at how she's handled her life and NOT dealt with Adams death. It changes her and she becomes stronger, determined and a fighter. And that's when I like her. That's when she takes charge and tells Jackson how she feels and that he has to change too. Love me a HEA. Taylor- Charlie's childhood bff.

She was strong, funny, and had Charlie's back no matter what! Very outspoken and many LOL moments with her. Devin, Taylor's boyfriend was the best guy ever. The things this man dealt with and the conversations he was subjected to He must've really loved both those girls!

He was a really good friend to Charlie. What he did for her at the gravesite It was a great story with some great characters. Sep 17, Lady Vigilante Feifei rated it really liked it Shelves: Long overdue review so I will make it short and concise. I'm impressed by this debut novel! It had a well-written story plot, detailed characters, and a fluent and catchy writing style.

The book begins in Jackson's POV. He is in Iraq with his best friend Adam, the heroine's brother. They have a unique and special bond, and though they aren't blood brothers, they are extremely close. Adam extracts a promise from Jackson to take care of his sister Charlie if he doesn't make it back home. Unfortunat Long overdue review so I will make it short and concise. Unfortunately, Adam perishes for the war cause and Jackson returns home a changed man: The only person he would allow to get close to him was Adam's sister Charlie. I will admit, Charlie tried my patience at first.

She was whiny, temperamental, and not very considerate of others, acting like a spoiled girl. However, the beauty of the book is when I got to read how Charlie matured throughout the story. She realizes she needs to be there for Jackson, and gradually becomes a fighter, full of spirit and determination to help Jackson heal. She was funny, she was witty, she was supportive, and she was everything a friend could ask for. Her boyfriend, Devin, was also a bonus! He's extremely kind and caring to Charlie, loving to Taylor, and I could really tell he adored the two of them.

This book was a quick read for me, which in my case is a good quality. That means the book is packed with the right amount of action, romance, emotion, and humor for me to really, truly enjoy the story. Aug 18, Paula Phillips rated it liked it. Growing up , Charlie Day was a lucky girl as she had not only her big brother Adam watching out for her but also his best friend Jackson.

As they grew older , the three of them were inseparable and Charlie and Jackson fell deeper in love , until the day Adam and Jackson decided to drop the bombshell on Charlie and let her know that they were both enlisting in the army and leaving to go on tour. Time passed and Charlie grew day by day missing her brother and friend until tragedy struck and only Growing up , Charlie Day was a lucky girl as she had not only her big brother Adam watching out for her but also his best friend Jackson.

Time passed and Charlie grew day by day missing her brother and friend until tragedy struck and only one of the dynamic duo came back home walking, the other was in a box ready to be buried six feet under. War torn tragedy had struck and Charlie's brother Adam is dead and Jackson is walking around. Charlie wants to deep down forgive him as she knows it wasn't his fault but she can't do it as whenever she sees Jackson it stirs up memories of Adam, one's that she's not quite ready to handle on her own.

However, love has not been lost between Jackson and Charlie as the feelings and sparks are still there and going strong. When Jackson recieves a job where Charlie works - will Charlie quit or will this job be the catalyst for bringing Jackson and Charlie back together again?

Will the two of them be able to work out their differences and realise that they both need to let go of the past in order to move with the future? Sep 07, Heather andrews rated it it was amazing. You can tell that Jackson and Charlie have a lot of chemistry going on in the first few pages, "he's staring.

And my heart starts to race. His lips curve into a slow smile, and I swear I can see the gleam in his eyes from here. You're you, and I'm me, and I just - missed you. I didn't know if I'd ever see you again. And all these thoughts and feelings just came rushing back an You can tell that Jackson and Charlie have a lot of chemistry going on in the first few pages, "he's staring.

And all these thoughts and feelings just came rushing back and -" Jackson he's a gentleman-y sort doesn't take advance of a girl while she's hammered, "now, as much as I would like to undress the rest of you, that wouldn't make me much of a gentleman, would it? I glance down at my chest and frown. Do I need a boob job? Sep 07, Wendy Dinwiddie rated it it was amazing. I received an ARC of this book for an honest review. Definitely an emotional book about a soldier coming back home from Iraq to face the woman he has always loved but lost.

She happens to be his best friends sister - a best friend who did not make it home. Jackson loves Charlie but thinks he is to damaged for her. Charlie isn't sure she can love Jackson anymore since her brother Adam was killed in Iraq. One thing is for certain they have some serious chemistry they cannot deny.

Jackson decides to I received an ARC of this book for an honest review. Jackson decides to go to work for Charlie's dad and they embark on a friendship that quickly heats up to more. Charlie wants to know more about Iraq and Jackson doesn't want to open up. Then Jackson gets some bad news regarding a soldier from his unit and shuts Charlie out just when she gets more bad news of her own and needs him the most. They have to find a way to open up to one another and face life together. Along the way you throw in a goofy fun loving father and meddling friends. This all adds up to one great story ending with a HEA.

Sep 30, Rachmi rated it it was ok Shelves: But sadly, I didn't get much about those things. Chalie's grieve doesn't show up until the last few chapters. Most of the time she can hide her grieve well but that makes me hard to believe that she's grieving, not until view spoiler [ Stewart almost rape her hide spoiler ]. And so does with Jackson, I know the war affected him so much and he has problems dealing it but again I didn't see him struggling with his PTSD.

Maybe it's because this story told from Chalie's but I still think it might be better if Jackson at least open up his pain, though a little bit to Chalie. The more he hides his pain, the more I can't connect to him. In this kind of book, I often look for for the grieving part and waiting for the characters to face their anxiety. So when I didn't feel it most of the time, I can't connect to the characters. They hide their pain so well I can't feel them while I really want to feel them to get to the story. It makes the story feels flat for more than half part of the story.

I was quite bored with Chalie's life I have to skip a lot of her daily habit and her preparation for her date with Jackson. But I liked Chalie's relationship with her father and he made me smile every time he comes to the story. I also enjoyed Taylor and Devin and kind of wish they have their own book. In the end I think this is an okay story, though lack of things I look forward and based on Goodreads, an okay story means 2 stars worthy so 2 stars from me for Charlie and Jackson story. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for honest review.

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View all 4 comments. Nov 15, Mummy Cat Claire rated it liked it Shelves: I received a copy of this book from Netgalley. Oct 04, Smitten rated it it was amazing Shelves: Originally posted on Smitten by Books Blog 4. Charlie and Jackson need each other. And they even Originally posted on Smitten by Books Blog 4.

And they even want each other. But with Adam being gone, and both of them silently wondering if Jackson could have done something more to make sure Adam came home, there seems to be a divide between them that might be too great to cross. There are definitely some swoon-worthy moments in this book! But Charlie has a hard time letting go of absolute control. And falling in love is something we have no control over.

She has enough to deal with without knowing all the awful details of his experience as a soldier.

What he saw while deployed overseas can never be erased from his memory. And my favorite secondary character? Taylor is funny, and sympathetic, but also brutally honest when she needs to be. There are some really high highs, and some really low lows in this story, but it is all fantastically written!

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I like that the author did put that tid bit in the end of Jackson's point of view but I didn't feel it was necessary because at that point the readers know how Jackson feels and it doesn't need to be said. Mar 31, Kyra added it. It's been a while and both have changed, Charlie has changed because of the loss of her brother and became reckless. I hope we visit some of the characters again in the future. Reviewed in full at Dear Author: She drowns her problems with alcohol rather than just facing life and she is completely messed up, but not in a way that makes you wish someone would help and protect her The author did a good job describing the main characters feelings i really enjoyed it.

The author broaches all of the tough topics in a respectful and real manner, and causes the reader to experience all the emotions right along with the characters. Go read it now, and find out for yourself! Reviewed by Ashley B. Aug 16, Sandra Waiting For Wentworth rated it it was ok. The synopsis of Headfirst Falling sounded really interesting, but I thought the story was lacking emotional depth and I was left feeling really disappointed. The protagonist, Charlie, wasn't likable at all. I found her to be extremely annoying, immature, and naive.

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Falling in love. It doesn't seem to fit, like falling shouldn't be used in conjunction with love. We don't fall gracefully. In fact, there's nothing graceful about it. Headfirst Falling has 48 ratings and 27 reviews. Sara said: Not a bad debut novel :)The book starts off in Jackson's pov. He's in Iraq with his bff Adam.

She avoids dealing with things by running away and drinking excessively. She has no coping mechanisms at all, and lacks the skills necessary to communicate effectively. Despite a few issues I had with Jackson, I ended up liking him. He The synopsis of Headfirst Falling sounded really interesting, but I thought the story was lacking emotional depth and I was left feeling really disappointed. He was carrying around a ton of guilt, and feeling not worthy of being with Charlie.

He was trying to deal with his war experiences and with survivor's guilt, and he didn't always handle things in the best way. He was very guarded and good at hiding his thoughts and feelings. It was really difficult getting to know him, especially since we see everything from Charlie's POV. This is one of those times when dual POV would have been wonderful!

I would have loved to be in Jackson's head during this time because his character was more complex.

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I sort of enjoyed Charlie and Jackson when they were together, and I could understand their attraction to each other. Although part of the reason they wanted to be together seemed to be out of habit because they snuck around to be together while they were teens. So even though they were trying to create a new relationship as adults, the forbidden aspect still played a huge part. They both wanted to be happy, and I think they both deserved to be able to give their relationship the opportunity to be something special.

But I also knew they didn't stand a chance if they couldn't learn how to communicate. Misunderstanding was a constant theme in this book, and the characters were always jumping to conclusions and making fools of themselves over small things. This book would have been so much more enjoyable if the author hadn't created so much drama just for the sake of giving Charlie and Jackson conflict.

It's hard to root for a couple when they both start behaving stupidly and making really bad choices, especially when it comes out of nowhere and has absolutely no basis. I really wanted to enjoy Headfirst Falling, but in the end it was just okay. I finished reading it to find out what happens, but only because I was curious to see if Charlie and Jackson could get their shit together long enough to have a meaningful conversation that didn't end up with misunderstandings and hurt feelings.

I'm so sad to say that I really can't recommend this book because I wish it had been so much better. Headfirst Falling had so much potential, but it really fell short. Nov 24, Lyndsey O'Halloran rated it liked it. Best Man with Benefits. Falling for the Groomsman. Falling For His Best Friend. Russian Bible-Holy Synod Version: Active table of contents. Addition Flashcards 0 to The Temptress Short Story.

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