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The Consequence of Falling: An Enemies-to-Lovers Romance Kindle Edition

by Claire Contreras (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The list of things I hate is short. Not even my soon-to-be ex-husband is on that list. Nope. I save only the worst of the worst, the crème de la crème, the absolute I cannot even for this list . . . 1. Black coffee 2. Rude people 3. Nathaniel Bradley Which is why when my father informs me that he’s making Nathaniel Bradley his new business partner, and in turn, my boss, I flip out. 1. He’s an annoying know-it-all. 2. He calls me a spoiled princess every chance he gets. 3. He disapproves of everything I do. I go into this knowing I’ll hate every second in his presence. Except the longer he’s around, the more I find myself staring at his lips and remembering the one time they were on mine. I randomly find myself looking at his hands and wondering how they’d feel on my skin. I try to snap out of it, but I guess I’m not as smart as I thought I was. No matter how many times I remind myself of the times I’ve practically thrown myself at him and he’s pushed me away, I keep falling little by little. I’d always heard that it was a bad idea to mix business with pleasure and if that’s the case, this thing with Nathaniel has demise written all over it. **NEW VERSION OF THIS EBOOK NOW AVAILABLE, PLEASE UPDATE IT IN YOUR KINDLES IF YOU'VE ALREADY PURCHASED IT. ALL FORMATTING ERRORS HAVE BEEN FIXED**
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"What do you want?" I crossed my arms. "Did you come here to tell me that you've already moved on? Because that's fine. I'm totally over you anyway."
He grinned. "I wasn't aware you were ever into me. You never told me."
"Well, I was. Fleeting moment. Totally short-lived."
"Tell me more about this fleeting moment." He stepped inside, closing the door behind him with the side of his boot. "When did you realize things weren't working the way you wanted them to?"

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07MJYH8T2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 12, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 12, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Claire Contreras is a New York Times Best Selling Author who traded her psychology degree to write fiction. Don’t worry, she still uses her knowledge on every single one of her characters.

She was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Miami (305!).

She’s survived Breast Cancer twice (because her boobs didn't think trying to kill her once was enough) and currently lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband, two sons, and her favorite child (a French bulldog).

Her books range from romantic suspense to contemporary romance and are currently translated into over twenty languages.

When she's not writing, she's usually lost in a book or at the movies.

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A FAVE OF THE YEAR FOR ME! This book is everything!
I loved this book SO much! This enemies to lovers romance spans years and my god, I was dying for things to happen between Presley and Nathaniel. DY-ING. The chemistry was off the charts! The banter, the sizzling tension! SO. GOOD. And of course Nathaniel is so freaking delish, I couldn't get enough of him! He stole my heart and soul! A must read from me and one of my favourite stories from Claire!
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Amy P
5.0 out of 5 stars Let go and fall
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2019
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If you are a fan of enemies-to-lovers romances, Claire Contreras delivers one that you will inhale. The Consequence of Falling features two people who really don't like each other all that much--at least, that's what they want to believe--who have to learn to let go of their biases and preconceived notions and allow themselves to fall.

Presley, a pampered, spoiled only child of a wealthy beer brewer and his socialite wife, takes an immediate dislike to Nathaniel, the young guy her father hires to be his driver. Something about Nathaniel sets Presley on edge: she sees a nemesis in him and nothing more. For his part, Nathaniel sees the princess, the girl who throws a tantrum because she's made to wait in the rain.

Over the first few chapters, Claire Contreras shows you the beginnings of Presley and Nathaniel's relationship--their bickering, their arguing, their fighting--as she also builds and builds their sexual interest, tension, and needs.

One of the things I liked about this book was how flawed Presley and Nathaniel are. They make mistakes, say hurtful things, behave selfishly, and sometimes operate from a position of fear and insecurity rather than faith in who they are. Neither one is too good to be true. In fact, just when you start to think that they've sorted themselves out, Claire Contreras reminds you that, no, these two are human and far from perfect.

I also loved the sexy times. MY GOODNESS! They are fabulous, and I devoured every word. Sex is one of the few times when Nathaniel and Presley can let down their guards and be honest with each other, and watching that happen is so wonderful.

Grab some tissues, though. There is a subplot in this book that caused me physical pain to read because of its sadness. So thanks for the buckets of tears, Claire Contreras. I'm not sure I'm all that happy with you over that.

What does it mean to fall? Claire Contreras shows you this, not just between Presley and Nathaniel, but between them and other characters, too. You have to trust that you will be okay. Stronger, even. Happier. More at peace. More fulfilled. But first you have to let go, and that, as Nathaniel and Presley learn, is the hardest thing to do.
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Wendy LeGrand
4.0 out of 5 stars An angsty enemies to lovers story that readers will love!
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2019
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Claire brings us an enemies to lovers story that spans years. Half of Presley and Nathanial's lives, really. These two people first meet when Presley is 15 and Nathanial is 18, and to say they get off to a rocky start is an understatement. They spend the next 18 years with Nate picking on Presley and her rolling her eyes at him, bickering over any and every little thing.

This was the classic tale of boy likes girl, so to show he likes her he is mean to her. But girl, not knowing this, thinks he's just being a dumb, mean jerk. But because Nate works for Presley's father, she sees him all the time. And the push and pull between them goes on for years, until Presley goes to work for her father. She's navigating a divorce and has reconnected with her father. Nate has gone on to start his own company, but has a lot of business dealings with Presley's father. And initially, the teasing from Nate continues to rile Presley up, him still calling her the hated nickname Princess that he's used for the past 18 years.

It doesn't take long for the dynamic to change between them, and in between the bickering and teasing, there are some pretty steamy interactions. But Presley is still reeling from a cheating husband that she's quickly trying to be rid of, and her emotions are still pretty raw. Should she even be thinking about anything with Nate, even though she's had feelings for him for almost two decades?

Claire knows how to write angst! These two people had me grinding my teeth and shaking my head in frustration! Half the time I wanted to throttle Nate for constantly saying something mean to Presley, but then I'd want to shake her for constantly acting like she didn't care. And then they finally got together and I was like, FINALLY!! But then they'd be right back to their old selves with the bickering and back and forth, and I just knew my heart was going to take a beating before these two really, truly figured themselves out.

I absolutely loved Presley's father, who plays a very pivotal role throughout the story. I never had a close relationship with my dad, so I literally teared up several times with relief that Presley had finally pulled her head out of her butt and realized how important her father was to her. And he was a very important person in Nate's life as well, being a mentor to him since he was 18.

You angst loving readers are going to love this story. There were a lot of things I wanted to smack both Nate and Presley for doing or saying to each other, but ultimately, they are both inherently good people who willingly do as much as they can for others. And if you've read some of Claire's Hearts series books, you will love seeing some beloved characters pop up...not sayin' who, you need to read and find out!
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Keri Loves Books
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Crush...The Forever Kind of Love
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2019
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4.5 Starts An enemies-to-lovers romance that spans more than a decade and will suck you into their once in a lifetime love story from the very beginning.

Presley and Nathaniel met when she was fifteen and he was eighteen. These two butted heads from the start. However, that line between love and hate has never been more blurred.

Presley had it all. She led a privileged life. Until it all came crashing down. Now she's newly single, trying to get over the past hurt from her cheating ex-husband and get a foot in the door at her father's business. It was always supposed to be her legacy, to run the family business. The only problem with all of this is Nathaniel.

Nathaniel is a self-made man. Presley's dad hired him when he was just a kid. He's always been like the son her father never had. Nathaniel went on to make his own success but still works with Presley's dad. With a new business venture, Nathaniel is Presley's boss and she's all grown up...so there is no holding back.

This is a story that was beautifully told and full of so much love. It's about family, forgiveness, moving forward and love. Nathaniel is a good man. Presley is just trying to find her way. She loves big, with an incredible heart. When the two finally get past their baggage, everything falls into place. You will love it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars .
Reviewed in Mexico on July 29, 2019
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Such a beautiful story. It made me cry a few times. I didn't think she was a spoiled princess like Nathaniel thought, after all she'd been through, but also liked when he pished her to be better.
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Kavyya
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps engaged till the last page and really lovely and romantic
Reviewed in India on May 17, 2020
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This is my first book of Claire and i really loved the way the story has driven. All emotions clearly worded.

All relationship are valued. Presley and Nathaniel story sided with company and parents was really amazing. Good book to read to cherish some memories too.
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suzyb
5.0 out of 5 stars A feel good opposites attract, enemies to lovers story in true Claire Contreras style
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2019
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I have read a few Claire Contreras books ( my favourite being the Hearts series) so I was expecting this to be a good and easy read and I wasn’t disappointed. It’s not an action packed book but it is packed with a lot of emotion, angst and love. It’s the story of Presley and Nathaniel who couldn’t be more poles apart and really dislike each other simply because they’ve both had different upbringings with Presley having had a privileged upbringing, and Nathaniel being brought up by his mum having lost his dad at a young age and works hard to make a name for himself.

They don’t actually get together until years later but they do bump into each other from time time and as the story is mainly told from Presley’s point of view you get to see how Presley grows from being a spoilt bratty “princess” a title she’s given by Nathaniel to a confident but sometimes vulnerable young woman who often struggles with her own feelings & emotions and other people’s expectations of her. It is clear to see that she too has had a tough upbringing, which is something that she doesn’t expect Nathaniel to understand and he thinks the same of her hence their love hate relationship. I really liked Presley’s character, I found her endearing but didn’t think too highly of Nathaniel even if he did ooze with sex appeal off the pages! He wasn’t very nice to Presley and was quite opinionated but he did redeem himself eventually and they were a good match.

This was a real easy read with a touch of humour, some sadness, some angst but a whole lot of love too. It was also nice to get a mention of the other characters from the Heart series too (Mia & Jensen from Paper Hearts being my favourite). A definite 5 stars from me!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Erfüllt leider nicht die Erwartungen...
Reviewed in Germany on February 9, 2019
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Leider kommt die Jugend der beiden zu kurz, so dass nicht wirklich klar ist, warum sie sich streiten. Auch ist Preston nicht wirklich sympathisch und der 2. Teil des Buches ist wirklich in die Länge gezogen.
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Evelyn 194
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2021
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Loved it! It was nice love story with interesting characters who kept you on your toes.There was a strong chemistry between the two main characters and there were just so perfect for each others. And of course u can count on some heat between them! Get your copy now u won't regret it 😜
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