Fighting Silence by Aly Martinez
Contemporary Romance, Standalone 1st in a series
I recently went on an Aly Martinez reading binge. I took down the entire Wrecked and Ruined series like a boss. They consumed me. I breathed, dreamed, and lived these books. Right in the middle of my reading spree, I had the opportunity to MEET Aly at Wicked Book Weekend in Fort Lauderdale…and she is just as awesome as I dreamed she would be. It made my reading experience that much more fabulous.
Fighting Silence is the first book in a spin off series called On the Ropes. This can be read as a standalone, but if you have read the Wrecked and Ruined series, you will see some familiar faces.
About the book…
Till Page grew up with nothing, no money, horrible parents, you name it, he didn’t have it. But at the age of thirteen, he finds something…meets someone who becomes HIS the moment he lays eyes on her.
Eliza Reynolds also grew up with very little, including parents who cared nothing for her. She found her sanctity in a condemned apartment. A place that allowed her to draw, dream, and escape. And her world changed irrevocably the day that Till Page came through the window also seeking an escape.
Till and Eliza build a very unique relationship within the walls of their home away from home. A fantasy. A place where reality didn’t filter in. They relied on each other, because they are all each other had.
Till is not only fighting to make something of himself, but also battling the impending sentence of gradual hearing loss. His career, his hearing, his woman, his family, his life….he’s fighting for all of them. And his fantasy can’t last forever… Or can it?
My thoughts…
Wow! I’m officially an Aly Addict. I was simply blown away. This book made me feel so much! Till…actually all of the Page boys …stole my heart. The heartache they endured. The life they fought their way through. All of it making them the strong fighters they became. And Eliza, she was a brilliant female lead. All of these characters were perfectly imperfect. They struggled. Life didn’t go their way, but THEY OVERCAME. And Aly gave us a front row seat on their journey.
Throughout this book, I ran the gamut of emotions. I cried, I felt sick, I hurt…but I also loved, cheered, and swooned. There was suspense, my heart was RACING during a few scenes… and several angsty moments, but none that were unnecessary. Till and Eliza also had a habit of using humor to make things light, so I caught myself laughing out loud a LOT.
And man, oh man, can Aly write some DELICIOUSLY HOT sex…ho.lee.shit. The best part about the erotic elements of her book, they were REAL. There was no come on command or insta-orgasms… Don’t get me wrong, I love shit hot sex scenes with these components, but it didn’t fit with these characters and I totally appreciated her style for this book.
“I want it all,” he whispered, licking his lips before continuing. “Every single first you have to give, I want it.”… While holding his eyes, I reached back and unsnapped my bra, letting it fall down my arms. “Then they’re all yours,” I promised.
Overall, this was a perfect read for me. I LOVED it. Sweet and real. I fell hard for Till and Eliza’s story…I’m certain that you will too.
“Eliza, I have absolutely no idea what I did to make you fall in love with me. But I can honestly say, no matter what happens from this point on, it will always be my greatest accomplishment in this life. You’re incredible, and the fact that someone like you fell for a poor kid in dirty jeans who was scared to walk through doors proves it.”
Rating: 5 stars for storyline 4.5 stars for heat
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Karen G. says
Thanks for the post and your thoughts on this book, i enjoyed reading them. I also love a book that can make me feel a full range of emotions and throw in a hot sexy man…. It becomes a must read! =D This sounds perfect for me as well, thanks for the chance to win!
Kimie says
Can’t wait to read. Good luck to all.
Amy says
I can’t wait to read this one!
Nicole M. says
Can’t wait to read this book. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Pam says
Great review! Can’t wait to read this!
KellyMae Helfrich says
Thanks for this giveaway. Aly’s books are awesome!
Amanda M says
Currently on my TBR list and I can’t wait to read it 🙂
Michelle T says
Could not agree more! LOVE this book!
Charlene E says
This is up soon for me! Great review 🙂
Brandi Defries Swendt says
Wonderful review. So excited to read this. I LOVE Aly Martinez
April S says
Love the review. Thank you for the chance!
Lori Moore says
Great review
Jenn A says
Thank you for the review, the giveaway, and the chance!
elena k says
great review! I loved this book!
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I can’t wait to read this!!
Ashley Jasper says
I adore Aly’s work! Thanks for the chance.
Jennifer O'Connell says
Thanks so much for the giveaway, I can’t wait to read this!
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Thank you for the chance!
Cassie says
I Love Aly’s books and I’m sure this one is going to be great too!! Thanks for the review.
Kim Perry says
Sounds like a good book! Great review!
Maria Theresa Santos says
thanks for the chance
Amy P. says
I’ve really liked the other books I’ve read by this author and look forward to reading this one too.
Christy says
LOVE this book <3
Debra D says
Thanks for the chance! Cannot wait to read this one!!!
Tiffany says
thanks for the review!
Kumiko S says
Heard lots of good things about this book. Thanks for the chance!
Alexandra A says
I jist finished this book yesterday. Really liked it! 🙂
Amanda says
Aly Martinez is an AUTHOR GOD!! Loved this amazing book!
Cindy says
thanks for the chance!! i love the books of aly martinez, she is one of my top ten favourite authors 😀
Amanda Gylling says
This book looks amazing! Thanks for the chance!
Karen says
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Dacia B says
Love this author! Thanks for the chance!
Roselle Torres says
Great review!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Tammy says
Thank you for doing a give away.
Dana says
Thanks!!
Heather E says
I loved the Wrecked and Ruined series and I can not wait to read Fighting Silence.
Erika says
Thank you for the great giveaway!
bn100 says
looks interesting
Stephanie Lashbrook says
This sounds great. I think I have the original series on my TBR so I will be adding this as well.
shabby arora says
Thank you . I haven’t read any of her books so this’ll be a great start
Jennifer McElroy says
Thanks for the giveaway! This looks like a great read! 🙂
Diana Doan says
Thank you for the chance.
Cathy French says
I really like that this book can be read as a standalone without having to read the other books in the series. I do however look forward to reading others in the series.
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Betul E. says
Cant wait to read this book