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...
by Jessica Scott | May 27, 2025 | #bookofthemonth, books, Falling Series, Uncategorized
Chapter 9 Kelsey “Jesus Christ, warn a guy,” Deacon replies. I smile faintly. The sight of him, sweat making his T-shirt cling to his body, isn’t enough to cool my relief at finding him here. The universe is a strange thing. Before I spoke I...
by Jessica Scott | May 26, 2025 | #bookofthemonth, books, Falling Series
Chapter 7 Deacon I slept last night, which is always a good start to any morning. The sunlight streaks across my bed, warming my body beneath the LL Bean sheets I found at the Salvation Army for three dollars. They’re damn good sheets, too. And yes, I get how...
by Jessica Scott | May 25, 2025 | #bookofthemonth, Falling Series
Chapter 8 Kelsey The effects of not sleeping for two nights are finally kicking in. The library’s silence wraps around me, taunting me, dangling sleep just out of reach. I’m so tired that my hands are shaking. I’ve been staring at my computer screen for...
by Jessica Scott | May 24, 2025 | #bookofthemonth, Coming Home Series
Once upon a time, I used to get angry at the sales offered on #MemorialDay – because we focused as a nation on the start of summer and not those who gave their last full measure of devotion. I don’t get angry about it any more – I’ve spent a...
by Jessica Scott | May 23, 2025 | #bookofthemonth
Chapter 6 Kelsey I’ve been trying to quit drinking. The problem is I’m really good at it. That’s what I’ve been doing ever since I joined the Army and what I’ve been doing ever since I got blown up downrange. I’ve been trying to cut back on it. To be...
by Jessica Scott | May 21, 2025 | #bookofthemonth
Chapter 5 Kelsey The cadets are quiet today. Veer and Jovi are sitting next to each other again. They’re cute in the way they think they’re being professional in class but their bodies telling on them. I don’t know what the deal is with their...
