Autry's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 Take the Fall is a beautifully crafted coming-of-age story, each character starting off on the wrong side of the tracks in their teenage years. Which lead them to a hard start into adult life and finally making their way back into society and each others everyday lives. Rowan, Seth and Jase were all each other had until a split second decision rips them apart. 
 Seth has idolizes Jase for many reasons.... he's older, drives a tricked out car, and never has a shortage of girls hanging on him. Younger and more impressionable Seth takes the fall to protect his best friend and brother of the girl he loves. Prison and the Marines have a way of hardening the soul. Seth knows he's changed, but he is very aware of his remaining weak spot, Rowan. 
 Rowan was forced to grow up, quickly as her only guardians went off to prison to protect her. To ease the burden on Seth's family she moves in to help out, and now her life is up in the air again. Tough and sexy Rowan's heart wants to pull Seth closer but her head is throwing up red flags. Can she trust Seth to stay around and take care of heart or will he shut her down and leave her broken, again. 
 Seth and Rowan are without a doubt, the half that makes each other whole. From the first spark in teenage youth to the flames burning bright in later years, it was clear how much these two were meant to be. Their bodies very well known to each other through years of intimacy, only made it hard for their brains to find plausible reasons to avoid each other. I was able to sympathize with Rowan, to work so hard to pick up pieces left of your life and hold your head high, fighting back to establish a good name, creating a foundation to help others re-enter society. Anyone who agrees to take the fall for someone they love is trying to be noble but the feelings of guilty, anger, denial and hatred that build up are inevitable. The journey they traveled as a couple was strengthened by sheer determination and love; learning to trust one another and rebuild their bond was tougher than prison or the Marines. 
 I enjoyed every minute I spent lost in Take the Fall, the characters are well developed with a plot that continuously kept the pages turning. At times I felt like the characters were a bit selfish but never predictable; the secondary characters added color to the novel. Ms. Valentine has a great lead into the second installment of the series; the couple is introduced to us in Take the Fall, and I can't wait to see how she makes Jase fall for his girl. Overall this was a quality start to a new series full of fun, hard-working men and women just waiting to take the fall! 
 Review copy provided for an honest review.