Book Review | Beneath The Fallen Stars – Kaylee Ryan & Lacey Black (Never Too Far Series, Book One)

Beneath The Fallen Stars
By: Kaylee Ryan & Lacey Black

Series: Never Too Far
Book # In Series: 1 of 2
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Trope(s): Military, Insta-attraction, small town
Publisher: Ryan Black
Publication Date: August 17th, 2021
My Rating: ✮✮✮✮.5
Format: kindleunlimited

Synopsis:

Shayne

I’ve never had anyone look at me the way he looks at me, like I could be his whole world.
Ford is different from other guys. For starters, he doesn’t know about my troubled past—the one this small town won’t let me forget, no matter how hard I try. Being with him, I can be myself. Without judgment. Without pretending. He’s unlocked a part of me I wasn’t sure still existed. Just as quickly as we find each other, it’s time to say goodbye. Ford might feel a world away, but reading his letters and sharing starry nights with him keeps us close until I can be back in his arms.

Ford

From the first moment I laid eyes on her, I knew I needed more time.
While on leave with my best friend from the Army, I finally meet his cousin, Shayne. She’s unexpected—in the best of ways. I quickly realize she could be exactly who I need her to be—my everything.
As long as my life belongs to the military, I can only offer her promises and distance. Maybe getting in involved while enlisted is a mistake, but I’m not ready to let her go. From afar, we find something neither of us was looking for, and it’s all possible beneath the fallen stars.

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Beneath The Fallen Stars by Kaylee Ryan and Lacey Black had everything I want in a romance. From the high doses of swoon to all the happily ever after vibes, I was invested! Everything about this novel is everything I love about reading romance. Kaylee Ryan and Lacey Black hit this one right out of the park!!!

I’ve read books by Kaylee Ryan and have loved nearly all of them. And I’ve read a few books by Lacey Black with the same outcome. But never have I read a novel written by both of them… until now. In all honesty, reading a book that is written by two authors is a little overwhelming. I always fear the dreaded, where one ends and the other begins, I fear the moment I can tell which author writes what part of the novel. However, the flow of this novel is written beautifully and flawlessly! I will definitely be picking up more books by these co-authors in the near future!!

Beneath The Fallen Stars is a somewhat second chance at life and love type novel. Ford grew up with a dream in mind to follow in his father and grandfather’s footsteps and serve his country. So at eighteen years old, Ford enlisted in the Army. I loved how real Ford was throughout this novel. He said what he meant and meant what he said. I loved that about him, he’s a man you can count on. And given Shayne’s past relationship, That’s a definite trait she needs in a man. Ford had my heart singing and my soul swooning in all the right ways! This man has some serious book boyfriend potential.

Now let’s discuss Shayne. Shayne’s life hasn’t been easy. What with being raised by a neglectful mom and her past relationship leaving her with a bad reputation throughout town. She’s happy to just stick to herself. She doesn’t need anyone in her life aside from her two cousins and her aunt and uncle…. Or so she thought. But when her cousin Chad arrives back in town on leave from the Army for two weeks, he’s not alone and her heart may be in trouble.

I love the concept of when you stop looking for love, it smacks you right in the face. This novel pretty much sums up that concept flawlessly! After Shayne’s last relationship burned her pretty badly, she was done looking. She was set on saving up money and moving on with her life. And on the other side of the scale, Ford was also done with looking for love. Especially after the ultimatum he was given from her prior girlfriend. Having a career in the Army isn’t easy on relationships. This is the first time I can actually say, I felt the insta-love from their first meeting. I was rooting for Ford and Shayne from the very moment he walked into the bar!

Sigh, these two are seriously #RelationshipGoals!

I already can’t wait to reread this one!!

I NEED MORE!!!

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