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

by Claire Contreras (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 2,380 ratings
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 Dominican-born, Miami-raised New York Times Bestselling Author.

She writes stories featuring strong heroines and obsessed heroes who will burn down the world for them. Her literary works span from romantic suspense to contemporary romance and have been translated into over nineteen languages.

She's a breast cancer survivor and currently resides in Charlotte, NC, with her husband, two teenage sons, and her French Bulldog (aka her favorite child).

When she's not enjoying movie outings with her family, Claire is either writing or immersed in a good book. While she's rarely on social media, you can find her on Instagram or in her Facebook group if you wish to connect.

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Customers enjoy this enemies-to-lovers romance for its fabulous storyline and emotional content, with one customer noting how it kept them reading past bedtime. The book features well-developed characters and strong chemistry between the main characters, and customers praise the writing quality. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some appreciating how it spans many years, while others find it poorly edited.

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47 customers mention "Story quality"43 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy this enemies-to-lovers romance, describing it as a fabulous hate-to-love story with a good plot, and one customer mentions it kept them reading past their bedtime.

"...It's about family, forgiveness, moving forward and love. Nathaniel is a good man. Presley is just trying to find her way...." Read more

"...was an amazing book and one I recommend, especially if you want a steamy romance with a little bit of angst built in!" Read more

"...Not only is the story a hate to love romance, it is also the story of the incredible and unbreakable bond of family love, the families we are born..." Read more

"...That Nathaniel...he is intriguing. I loved the story and I would usually give a book like this four stars- but I found that I stumbled several times..." Read more

24 customers mention "Heartbreak"22 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as heartwarming and tear-jerking, with one customer highlighting the unbreakable bond of family love.

"...This is a story that was beautifully told and full of so much love. It's about family, forgiveness, moving forward and love...." Read more

"...There was heartbreak of different kinds in this book, and a lot of character growth...." Read more

"...love romance, it is also the story of the incredible and unbreakable bond of family love, the families we are born into and the ones we choose...." Read more

"...You also get a side of angst and loss and a story full of family values and beer that I could get behind...." Read more

15 customers mention "Character development"11 positive4 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one customer noting significant character growth throughout the story, while another finds Nathaniel swoon-worthy.

"...There was heartbreak of different kinds in this book, and a lot of character growth...." Read more

"...There writing is incredible as always. These characters were easy to love. Plus, we get scenes with my favorite lawyer!..." Read more

"...This is a hate to love story between to flawed characters...." Read more

"...I felt the characters were real and the things that happened to them could happen to anyone...." Read more

14 customers mention "Writing quality"10 positive4 negative

Customers love the writing of the book, with one mentioning how the words pulled them in.

"...This is a story that was beautifully told and full of so much love. It's about family, forgiveness, moving forward and love...." Read more

"...I loved, loved this book! The cover is gorgeous. There writing is incredible as always. These characters were easy to love...." Read more

"...There were a ton of repeated sentences and paragraphs, missing words, and words that clearly should have been a different word in place...." Read more

"...the park with The Consequence of Falling and like always her writing was flawless...." Read more

8 customers mention "Chemistry"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the chemistry in the book, with one mentioning the connection between the characters when they were adults.

"...I enjoyed their banter since they were teens, their chemistry when they were adults, the angst, and the heartbreaking moment towards the end...." Read more

"...Now, Presley and Nathaniel? Wow! They had off the charts chemistry. The sexual tension was there with them from the very beginning...." Read more

"...and Presley have such a great relationship with witty banter and intense chemistry...." Read more

"...I LOVED the first 60% of the book with their past, witty banter and chemistry, but then the last 40% started falling apart for me...." Read more

10 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some appreciating how it spans many years and its strength, while one customer finds it too fast-paced and another mentions it drags.

"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..." Read more

"...And their timing always sucks. Royally. And their friendship, if you want to call it that, is not on the best of terms...." Read more

"...I loved watching these two slowly come together, fall apart, and come back together...." Read more

"...but when you repeat a whole sentence or paragraph this just stops the flow of the book...." Read more

7 customers mention "Editing quality"0 positive7 negative

Customers criticize the editing quality of the book, noting numerous mistakes and core errors throughout the text.

"...several times over the story while reading because of numerous editing mistakes...." Read more

"...The story didn't feel rushed and was well written despite the minor editing issues...." Read more

"...Yes there were editing issues but if you have read her other books you realize there had to be an issue and probably not due to the author’s..." Read more

"...There were way too many errors." Read more

A FAVE OF THE YEAR FOR ME! This book is everything!
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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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  • 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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  • chrissycf
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great enemies to lovers romance
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019
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    The Consequence of Falling is the perfect book for you if you're a lover of the enemies to lovers trope!

    Presley and Nathaniel have known each-other since she was 15 and he was 18. He has worked for her father forever, and has become like a son to him, and Presley has resented him, hated him, and also been insanely attracted him all at the same time. Throughout the years these two have had an interesting relationship where they push each-other's buttons and Presley just all around hates him. When her marriage ends, and she comes to work for her father's brewery, she's shocked to learn that Nathaniel is now her father's business partner and she will be working closely with him.

    I loved how no matter how much Presley tried to deny it, she's attracted to Nathaniel, and she tries to fight it so hard. Granted, she's going through a divorce, and her ex, is how do I put it nicely.... a total sleazebag. She seems resigned with how her life is, and all she wants to do spend time with her father, work on opening up her brewery, and learn the business. She doesn't intend to spend most of her time bickering back and forth with Nathaniel or all the sparks that fly or the feelings she has and tries to deny when that happens.

    As the two of them spend more time together, and the small peeks we get into Nathaniel's mind we see that not everything is as it seems, and Nathaniel pushes Presley because he enjoys it and loves getting her riled up, but in reality he wants her and is sick of waiting for her. I loved watching these two slowly come together, fall apart, and come back together. There was heartbreak of different kinds in this book, and a lot of character growth. I adored both of these characters, and I loved how Nathaniel pushed Presley in different ways and helped her be the person she was meant to be. He didn't coddle her like every other person in her life seemed too, and he let her be who she wanted to be, and I loved how Presley seemed to balance Nathaniel as well.

    This book had a great story line and I adored the characters. I found myself chuckling out-loud while reading the banter between these two, and I fell in love with their love story. I just wish we would have seen them together more, than all of the build up between them and then them falling apart. My favorite parts were when they were together, an that seemed to b a small section of this book. Other than that, this was an amazing book and one I recommend, especially if you want a steamy romance with a little bit of angst built in!
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  • Kelly - KCBookLover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Never has falling felt so good!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019
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    The consequences of reading this book at work - trying to hide your tears as if you got something in your eye! This book gave me so many goosebump moments and alternatively feelings of heartache. My chest ached with the pain of hurt and soared with the sweet moments shared between the characters. Not only is the story a hate to love romance, it is also the story of the incredible and unbreakable bond of family love, the families we are born into and the ones we choose. It is a truly tough lesson to learn growing up to never take advantage of the time we have on this earth. The flow of the story from first meeting at 15 and 18 through the years up until current was done so well, it gave enough background to the story yet didn’t make it full of flashbacks stifling the story.

    Presley Rose grew up wanting for nothing, attending private school, dressing in the latest designer fashions but not having what she truly wanted - her parents undivided attention. Nathaniel Bradley grew up modestly and worked hard to make something more of himself, never letting an obstacle stand in his way, especially not the spoiled brat daughter of his mentor Winston. Never having any qualms about putting Princess Presley in her place, Nathaniel gives off the attitude that he hates her just as much as she hates him. Yet under all that hate is adoration and a deep seated need to make Presley feel loved and show her she is more than enough with who she already is. 5 Stars for me!
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  • AmyKay74
    3.0 out of 5 stars The editing of this book left me sad because the story was great.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2019
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    This was only my third book by this author that I have read. I was pulled in to wanting to ready it by all of the social media I kept seeing. Initially I was put off by how the first several chapters were several years apart- it felt like we were skipping around at first but when the book settled in to a time period I was all in in the story. It moved well and kept me hook. That Nathaniel...he is intriguing. I loved the story and I would usually give a book like this four stars- but I found that I stumbled several times over the story while reading because of numerous editing mistakes. Sadly the errors distracted me enough times that I have to only give the story a 3 stars (but if editing mistakes don’t bug you like they do me read this book- the plot is good!)
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  • ORed
    5.0 out of 5 stars So so good!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2019
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    Why you should read it: I haven’t read many books by Claire Contreras in the last few months – no idea why as I enjoy her work immensely. I was drawn into this story from the first page and I truly loved Presley – her inner monologue and the exploration of her difficult relationship with her parents was fascinating. Nathaniel is also a really interesting hero. He fires back at and challenges Presley in a way no-one else does in her life. I thought he was a bit harsh at times, but it became apparent as to why and then I understood where he was coming from.
    Presley came across as a spoilt princess at times but I felt for her quite a bit. Going through the stress of divorce, she’s left feeling that she can’t trust anyone. She doesn’t know what to do in her professional life, as no-one really thought she was capable of much to begin with. The chemistry between Nate and Presley and the time span of the book really made for a deep love story. I loved every minute.
    What you may not like: Presley has a tendency towards stubbornness which may, or may not annoy you. I found it entertaining and completely understood where she was coming from. Other than that, I can’t recommend it enough.
    Rating: 5/5 for a sweet, sad and sexy read about second chances, being enough and forgiveness.
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  • Amazon-Kunde
    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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  • 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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  • an_gelee
    4.0 out of 5 stars So cute!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2019
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    🥰. Always love a good Claire Contreras romance. I love that she added a little bit of the Heart Series characters into this book.
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  • Buba
    4.0 out of 5 stars Inimigos apaixonados
    Reviewed in Brazil on September 8, 2019
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    The Consequence of Falling é um bom mix de office/enemies to lovers romance porém eu esperava um pouco mais ...
    A obra diverte e prende a atenção com um casal de protagonistas charmoso e uma trama com uma boa dose de animosidade no início mas que perde um pouco de fôlego lá pelo meio do livro.
    Faltou um pouco de tensão e angústia para temperar o relacionamento entre os protagonistas mas permanece como uma boa opção de entretenimento. Só não leva 5 estrelas ...
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