Book Review of 'Fall When You're Ready' by Jennifer Carr

Happy Taco Tuesday Bookworms!

I can't help but think about tacos today, especially when my oldest works at a taco shop and brings home tacos for me almost every Tuesday. It's such a sweet gesture, even though my waistline disagrees, and I've had to dial it back the past few weeks. There is nothing about taking that first bite into a crunch taco, am I right? But you're not here to talk about tacos, are you?

I'm normally not a fan of the friends-to-lovers troupe but the novel that I am featuring today has such heart that I couldn't help but be won over. It's the first book that I've read by this author, and the first novel in a brand-new series, and let me just say that Jennifer Carr's got a new fan right here. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on Fall When You're Ready and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and check out the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Fall When You're Ready by Jennifer Carr, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Fall When You're Ready
Series: Real American Country #1
Author: Jennifer Carr
Publisher: JCarr Writes
Release Date: February 1, 2024
Genre: Contemporary Clean Romance

Rachel never wanted to get in the way of Jordan’s dreams, but they were supposed to chase their dreams together. They made promises and swore to remain best friends through it all. But, just as all good things must come to an end, it would seem that applies to promises as well. When Rachel and Jordan end up on separate paths toward their own versions of success, they each learn the hard way that letting go is easier than it sounds. But when those paths bring them both home, all of those promises come flooding back and they have to decide whether it’s worth the risk to reopen the chapter they closed on their story so long ago.

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My Review

Truth be told, I’ve been a little burned out on romances lately. It seems like I’ve been reading the same old story wrapped up in a different package, but from the first few scenes of Fall When You’re Ready I knew in my heart this was going to be different.

I love how Jordan and Rachel’s story literally starts at their first meeting in kindergarten and takes us through the full progression of their relationship. So many stories gloss over the important first meeting but Jennifer Carr put us there, allowing the reader to see the full evolution of their relationship, and how their friendship took them through life. It’s these small details that endear me to a character, so from the beginning I was smitten with both Jordan and Rachel and their story.

The development of the novel is smooth, a large part due to the shorter segments within the chapters, as well as the natural progression of life itself. I love that I didn’t have to guess whose point of view I was reading, or the fact that we were able to see both Rachel and Jordan navigate throughout life but also their thought and emotions during those progressions.

This novel brought me back to my past relationships and growing up in general. I had always wished I had a ride-or-die like Rachel and Jordan were for one another, especially when I was growing up, but hormones always got in the way of friendships, and I loved that these two put their friendship first, which is so important in a partnership.

I don’t know how the author does it but she weaves this incredible tapestry between two simple individuals, their souls intertwined despite everything that life throws at them. The emotional rollercoaster of this story is immense, with times of struggle, moments of pure heartwarming elation, and everything in between, but baby was I here for the ride! This was one of my favorite reads so far for 2024 and I cannot wait to see where this new series takes us next!

My Rating: ★★★★★

About the Author

A wife, mom, author, marriage and family counselor, a former AP Psychology teacher, and a podcaster, Jennifer Carr draws from her life experiences and imagination to connect with her readers and listeners through the written and spoken word.

Married to her childhood best friend and the mom of a creative daughter, Jennifer enjoys a quiet life on their farm in Alabama.

When she’s not wearing one of her many hats, you’ll find her tucked away with a book and what's likely her third coffee of the day.

Connect with Jennifer by visiting jcarrwrites.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will win a signed copy of Fall When You're Ready and a 6-month Kindle Unlimited Membership!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight February 6, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 13, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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