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I gave my heart to a Navy SEAL.
He took it with him to his grave. Eleven years later, ignoring the yawning void is as automatic as breathing. Working brutal hours, dating a comfortably commitment-phobic guy, hanging with my best friends.
Anything until exhaustion—or an extra glass of wine—claims my consciousness.
And then my comfort zone is invaded by Anderson Hawkins' piercing green eyes.
He says he’s a tattoo artist, but his mastery of the short answer, weird schedule, and military ink tell a different story.
His touch ignites a long-dead flame inside me. But can I touch it without being completely scorched from the inside out? I'm at the edge of a cliff. I just don't know if he'll catch me until I fall.
From USA Today Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa comes a contemporary romance contains a former military hero accustomed to treading dangerous ground, and a wary, overworked doctor who’s a military widow in every way but name, brought together by a few unexpected twists and turns—and maybe the machinations of a cute dog.
The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . AUDIO Until I Fall . . . An Emotional and Healing Slow Burn Romance!
I always thoroughly enjoy a story from Claudia Burgoa, and this one did not disappoint! Until I Fall is a deeply moving, emotionally charged contemporary romance that beautifully handles heavy themes of grief, trauma, and learning how to live again after an unimaginable loss. The slow-burn tension between these two wounded souls kept me completely hooked from the very first page.
Out of the Shadows of Grief
Eleven years ago, I gave my heart to a Navy SEAL, and he took it with him to the grave. To survive the devastating loss, I built a life out of impossible work hours and completely convenient, surface-level relationships. I stay just busy enough so I never have to look too closely at everything I buried right alongside him. It’s not really living, but it’s the closest thing to survival I’ve been able to find.
Then Anderson Hawkins walks into my world, completely disrupting my carefully constructed walls. With his piercing green eyes, guarded answers, and an undeniable, magnetic presence, he makes me notice him even when I know I shouldn’t. He claims he’s just a tattoo artist, which might explain his incredible ink, but it definitely doesn't explain his intense discipline, his dangerous edge, or the way he constantly scans a room like a man trained to expect imminent trouble.
The more time we spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore the scorching heat building between us. Anderson stirs a dangerous thing called hope in a part of my soul I thought was dead and gone. But falling for a mysterious man with dark secrets means risking my heart all over again—and if he can't catch me, this time I won't just break... I will completely burn.
Why This Healing Journey Touched My Heart:
Deep Emotional Resonance: Claudia Burgoa writes grief and healing with so much respect and realism. The "military widow vibes" were heavy and beautifully portrayed, making the heroine's journey toward opening her heart again feel entirely earned.
A Captivating, Protective Hero: Anderson is the ultimate wounded, protective ex-military hero. His intense chemistry with the heroine and the subtle ways he looks out for her made my heart melt.
Wonderful Found Family Elements: The background layers of found family, redemption, and even a little dog matchmaking added the perfect amount of warmth to a very heavy, emotional plot line.
Audio Performance Review
The Narrators: Eliza Summers & Teddy Hamilton
Pure Audio Bliss! After dealing with the frustration of robotic virtual voices, listening to an elite live cast like this is a total breath of fresh air. They don't just read the script—they give absolute life and breath to the characters and the wonderful world created by Claudia Burgoa.
Teddy Hamilton is a pleasure as always! He brings that signature, deeply soothing yet ruggedly masculine tone that captures Anderson's guarded, protective nature perfectly, making his hidden vulnerabilities completely pull at your heartstrings. This was a "nice to meet you" moment with Eliza Summers, who was completely new to me, and she did a fabulous job. She captured the heavy, exhausting layers of the heroine's grief while slowly letting her bright, hopeful side shine back through. Their seamless chemistry made this an incredible, active listen while I was working through my backlog on the go!
My Final Verdict
Until I Fall earns a very strong 4 stars from me! It is a beautiful, intense, and wonderfully sweet slow-burn military romance that reminds you that it's okay to step out of the shadows of the past. Claudia Burgoa’s emotional depth combined with the stellar narration of Teddy Hamilton and Eliza Summers makes this audiobook a truly comforting, healing place to lay your head.
Teddy Hamilton never misses, and it's always the best feeling when a new-to-you narrator like Eliza Summers absolutely delivers!
Featuring:🩺Wounded Hero🩺Protective Hero🩺Grieving Heroine🩺Slow Burn🩺Ex-Military🩺Secret Agent🩺Found Family🩺Redemption
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