by Jessica Scott | Jun 14, 2025 | #bookofthemonth, Falling Series
Nalini When a man walks into the destroyed remnants of a yoga studio with a chainsaw, most women do not think oh, my hero. No, most sane women would think this is usually how horror movies start. But when that man is the man you just spent the last three hours...
by Jessica Scott | Jun 12, 2025 | #bookofthemonth, Falling Series
Caleb I don’t know how to kiss a woman. At least, I don’t know how to do it sober. I’m desperately afraid of screwing this up. Of pushing her away. I only meant to offer comfort. The decision to pull her close was made out of pure instinct, something I...
by Jessica Scott | Jun 10, 2025 | #bookofthemonth, Falling Series
Caleb Being sober isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. There’s arousal and awkward tension tightening in my belly, my heart pounding far too loudly in my head. I swallow hard, unwilling and unable to look away from the depths of her dark eyes. Eyes that make me feel like...
by Jessica Scott | Jun 8, 2025 | #bookofthemonth, Fort Hood
Caleb She says nothing for a long time. The storm thrashes above us, its violence reminding me far too closely of the sounds of mortar and rocket attacks on our tiny base in northern Iraq. It’s showing no sign of letting up, even after almost an hour. I’m not used to...
by Jessica Scott | Jun 5, 2025 | #bookofthemonth, Falling Series
Caleb I adjust the cushion and lean back against the wall. What I really want to do is light a dozen more candles and get a small bonfire going but that wouldn’t be very considerate of my host and products I’m confident she’s trying to sell. “How long do you...
by Jessica Scott | Jun 4, 2025 | #bookofthemonth, Falling Series
Two Months Later Caleb I used to think storms in Texas were bad. Then I moved to North Carolina and got exposed to a whole new world of violence, courtesy of Mother Nature. Of course, in Texas, I drove everywhere and I usually didn’t find myself out in said...
by Jessica Scott | Jun 2, 2025 | #bookofthemonth
This month’s book of the month is UNTIL WE FALL – two combat veterans who couldn’t be more opposite trapped in a storm and are forced to confront their demons as they find their way in the world after the war. Durham Two Months Ago… Caleb When you...
by Jessica Scott | May 30, 2025 | books, Falling Series
Chapter 12 Deacon My body is humming with latent energy as I climb the narrow staircase to Professor Blake’s office. I can still feel the heat from Kelsey’s body, the brush of her hair against my skin. For an academic space, Blake’s office isn’t...
by Jessica Scott | May 29, 2025 | #bookofthemonth, books, Falling Series
Chapter 11 Kelsey Walking into the classroom is like colliding with a physical wall of sound and emotion as I push open the door. The alcohol is dimming the fatigue and making the whole scene I just walked in on look somewhat ridiculous. Maybe it helps that I finished...
by Jessica Scott | May 28, 2025 | #bookofthemonth, books, Falling Series
Chapter 10 Deacon “What’s up, shit for brains?” I grin as First Sarn’t Sorren’s greeting burns down my spine. The phone hasn’t even rung once on my end before he’s picked up. “Good to hear your voice, First...
