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When the Walls Come Down: A Neighbors to Lovers Standalone Kindle Edition

by Aly Martinez (Author), M. Mabie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Shane Warren was the most charming, gorgeous, and witty guy I’d ever met. So imagine my surprise when my one-night stand turned out to be my neighbor and the man I’d been hired to replace. It was hard to feel neighborly or professional while sneaking out of his bedroom in the morning, but that didn’t stop me from coming back for more.

I wasn’t looking for a relationship, but Shane made it hard to resist.

Why did his teasing shoulder kisses sweep me off my feet?
Why did every small gesture he made have such a major impact on my heart?
And most of all, why did he hold me like he never wanted to let go?

When it came to losing his career, Shane wasn’t going down without a fight.
But neither was I—even if I was falling in love with him.

Bottom line: If I wanted my dream job, it meant stealing it from the man of my dreams—and ultimately risking losing them both.

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A genius collaboration! All the stars for this quick-witted, sexy, and endearing cast of characters. Aly and M. Mabie delivered rom-com perfection! -Jewel E. Ann, USA Today Bestselling Author

When The Walls Come Down was exactly what I needed to relax, laugh, and swoon after a hard day. I cannot wait to see what M. Mabie and Aly Martinez come up with next -Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times Bestselling Author

A rom com with epic chemistry, swoon and banter that had me laughing out loud. -The Escapist Book Blog
Honestly this was exactly what I needed. Humor, wit and just enough angst to keep the story moving. -Joy, Goodreads reviewer
So what happens when two of your favorite authors collaborate on a book? A MASTERPIECE IS BORN!!! -Kelly, Goodreads reviewer

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In April of 2020, like so many of you, we felt lost. We didn't know what to write. Was high-emotion romance right for the current times? Was more angst what everyone wanted? Was anything even funny? Or sexy? Independently, we were staring at the blinking cursors. Confused. Nervous. Uninspired.
Wanna know a secret? This isn't the first time we've written together. The other story may never be finished or ever see the light of day, but it showed us we worked well together and it was fun. So we decided to try again with a new story... and O.M.G.
Suddenly, our days were filled with laughing and plotting. We were getting word counts like never before. Maggie and Shane had us giggling and falling in love with them, but also falling in love with writing again. We pushed each other. We argued a time or two--on behalf of our fictional counterparts, of course. And we made something special out of a time in our lives when there was very little to feel excited about.
This was the book we needed. We needed to write it. We needed it to get motivated every morning. We needed it to distract us. We needed it to bring us joy. But mostly, we discovered we needed each other.
From two readers who met in 2013, dreaming of publishing their own stories, to two writers with a combined forty novels under their belts, and finally to co-authors, we thank you for being a part of this story--our story--and for reading When the Walls Come Down.
Enjoy Shane and Maggie as much as we did,
Aly Martinez and M. Mabie

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08818CK1S
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services
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Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 4, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 613 KB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #836,501 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #5,004 in Enemies to Lovers Romance
- #9,513 in Enemies to Lovers Romance eBooks
- #18,672 in Romantic Comedy (Kindle Store)

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M. Mabie
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M. Mabie is the writer who made thousands of readers hate-to-love (and love-to-hate) the angst-filled contemporary romance, Bait.
Mabie lives in Illinois with her husband. She writes unconventional love stories and tries to embody "real-life romance." She uses the same fork at every meal, watches Wayne's World while cleaning, and lets her dog sleep on her head.
She has always been a writer. In fact, she was born with a pen in her hand, which almost never happens. Almost.
M. Mabie usually doesn't speak in third-person. She promises.
NEWEST RELEASE: When the Time is Right w/ Aly Martinez
NEXT RELEASE: Tide (Release date:TBD)
Series and Reading Order:
The Wake Series—Bait, Sail, and Anchor
The Knot Duet—Twisted Desire, Tethered Love
When the Walls Come Down (co-written with Aly Martinez)
When the Time Is Right (co-written with Aly Martinez)
City Limits Series, Small-town Romance Stand-alone Novels—Roots and Wings, Sunshine and Rain, and Smoke and Mirrors
The Breaking Trilogy—Break My Fall, Break Me Down, and Break the Faith
Contemporary Romance Stand-alone Novels—Fade In, All the Way, One Week Stand, and Thanksgiving with the Mayor: A short story
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Aly Martinez
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Originally from Savannah, Georgia, USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez now lives in South Carolina with her four hilarious children.
Never one to take herself too seriously, she enjoys movies that can surprise her with a twist, charcuterie boards, and her mildly neurotic golden retriever. It should be known, however, that she hates pizza and ice cream, almost as much as writing her bio in the third person.
She passes what little free time she has reading anything and everything she can get her hands on, preferably with a glass of wine by her side.
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Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its laugh-out-loud funny lines, and appreciate its romance, with one review highlighting the sweet sassy southern character Maggie. The story flows smoothly without drama, and customers praise the fantastic characters, with one noting how the narrators brought them to life. Customers find the writing well-crafted and consider it worth the read, while also appreciating its feel-good nature.

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32 customers mention "Humor"32 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, describing it as one of the funniest books with laugh-out-loud lines and good banter throughout.

"What a great story! It's sweet and sexy! Warm and funny! "..." Read more

"...Overall, When the Walls Come Down is a fun, heartfelt ride with lots of sass, heat, and grit. Highly recommend." Read more

"...'s story is so sweet and beautiful and seriously, these two were so hilarious...." Read more

"...I absolutely loved their chemistry, banter, and sense of humor, it was instant upon meeting like they were made for each other...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as charming and sexy, with one customer highlighting the sweet and sassy southern character Maggie.

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"...The angsts and twists between them was sweet and funny. I truly enjoyed the book" Read more

"...This book was cute without a a lot of drama reminds me of a small town read. You pretty much know the plot line from the get go. I loved the cover...." Read more

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Customers find the book's story sweet and enjoyable, appreciating that it's not complicated and lacks drama.

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"When the Walls Come Down was a refreshing easy story to just fall into...." Read more

"...Overall, When the Walls Come Down is a fun, heartfelt ride with lots of sass, heat, and grit. Highly recommend." Read more

"...Their story is sexy, fun, charming and witty, with just a smidgen of angst sprinkled throughout...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the characters in the book, with one mentioning how the narrators brought them to life, while another notes the good dialogue.

"...Twice. It was a little too slow for me. Yes, the dialogue was good. Yes it was funny. Yes, I liked these characters...." Read more

"...Their writing flowed flawlessly, and the characters they developed were relatable...." Read more

"...I was happy with the performance and thought the narrators brought the characters to life." Read more

"...They did a wonderful job meshing supporting characters from different series and making this story fresh and exciting...." Read more

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Customers find the book worth the read, with one mentioning it left them with a perfect Happily Ever After.

"...Combined, these two were unstoppable. They had an obvious connection and the fun they had together is what dreams are made of...." Read more

"...Told in dual POV, this book was an entertaining read and left with a perfect HEA...." Read more

"...I didnt know what to expect from this book but it was worth the read. I also loved Maggie's brother Heath and sister Melanie. They cracked me up too...." Read more

"...Now, FINALLY, we get this book! Totally worth the wait. This book is everything worth reading a book for. EVERYTHING!..." Read more

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Customers find the book well written and easy to read.

"...The Walls Come Down" is a collaboration of two great authors, it is well written and the storyline flows smoothly...." Read more

"...Mabie and Martinez are a stellar writing team and I hope to see more from them together...." Read more

"...Aly & Mo definitely write well together & I can’t wait to read the next one." Read more

"...The book had such a good flow and was easy to read while still giving you all the feels and bringing out the tears...." Read more

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"...story is sexy, fun, charming and witty, with just a smidgen of angst sprinkled throughout...." Read more

"...The awkwardness. The insta-love. They all just really work. No angst. No conflict. Just sexy. And sweet...." Read more

"...It was so quirky, funny, sexy with a touch of heartache. I highly recommend it." Read more

"So much laughter, and of course some angst.just what I needed. This story is fantastic a must read." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's feel-good elements, with one mentioning the engaging banter throughout the story.

"...Shane and Maggie’s burgeoning romance, I experienced the full gamut of essential feels...." Read more

"...The book had such a good flow and was easy to read while still giving you all the feels and bringing out the tears...." Read more

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Becky R.
An absolute joy to read
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2020
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Call me stupidly nostalgic or hopelessly romantic. Regardless of which, When the Walls Come Down...

I can say it was absolutely 110% of awesome, stupid high pitched squealing to recognize characters from both authors books. To know exactly what they had been through gave me a knowing smirk and wicked gleam. However, they (the previous stories) are not required reading to dive into When the Walls Come Down. Think of them as a bonus or a behind the scenes look. If you are like me though, you will binge read the Wake series like your @ss is on fire and then dive into The Retrieval Duet.

So now that I've teased you with all you don't know about the past, let me tease you more. When the Walls Come Down is filled with laughs, awkward conversation, and the best deliveries ever. If only I could find some one to gift war with...(I'm taking volunteers!)

M. Mabie and Aly Martinez have got this thing on lock. Well, first it was sticky but Shane had it fixed. (Okay, that was lame and yet you are wondering!) My hokey comments and weird sense of humor should not detract from the swoony romance and laugh out loud randomness of When the Walls Come Down.

You will swoon. You will smile. You will grin. There might be some well earned glares, dagger eyes, and finger poking as well. Just remember, "When the Walls Come Down, there's just love."

Oh and maybe prepare yourself for unwanted tears, they tend to sneak up on the emotional readers. (As I wipe my face)

Some of the best moments in this book feature walls.

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Just a tad short of greatness
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021
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I had read three books by Aly Martinez and was looking forward to working my way through her entire list when I came across this collaboration with M. Mable. I dove in with great expectations, only to put this book aside. Twice. It was a little too slow for me. Yes, the dialogue was good. Yes it was funny. Yes, I liked these characters. But there wasn’t much happening in the story. It was a bit blah for me. However, these are sneaky writers. Somehow, eerily mirroring this story, I found—due to their dastardly skills—I was more in love than in like with these characters and couldn’t let them go. I’m glad I hung in, but I’m not giving them that fifth star. No way. Although, I would if I could add another half a star. Okay, 4.75 stars, but that’s it!

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SPOILER FREE REVIEW <3
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020
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This book was incredible. Romcom isn't my go-to, but the sprinkles of wit, humor, and banter all throughout this book took me away from the mundane of quarantine and into a world that brought me out of a funk. The way the authors combined humor with heartfelt interaction and the growth between two characters with the same motivations was seamless.

Mabie and Martinez are a stellar writing team and I hope to see more from them together. Their writing flowed flawlessly, and the characters they developed were relatable. The cameos from their previous books were eased in, and even for me -- someone who hasn't read some of the books the cameos came from -- I didn't feel lost or unsure of their places. It also didn't have spoiler-y content for previous books and I fully intend to go back and read their stories.

Now, onto the current. I adored Maggie. She was a spitfire with a shining personality and intelligent to boot. Heroines are my favorite, and Maggie is up there on the top 5 of my favorite heroines of all time. She was very sure of herself, confident, with lots of love to give, but she never stood down from a challenge. Her sense of humor was my favorite part.

Shane was also a great Hero. His strength stems from routine, and Maggie is anything but routine for this Hero.

Combined, these two were unstoppable. They had an obvious connection and the fun they had together is what dreams are made of. Overall, When the Walls Come Down is a fun, heartfelt ride with lots of sass, heat, and grit. Highly recommend.

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Meddling family
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020
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I don't know. I liked both MC's but I was a bit taken aback by the storyline about the job.

Shane got a job at his sister/brother-in-law's company 4 years ago and he is doing a great job. But they fire him because they think he needs to do something else and - guess what - they have already scoured the country for his replacement and given her the job. That she is only 24 and has no relevant experience (!) does not seem to matter.

Shane and Maggie meet and after their hot night are both upset to find they are working for the same company - in the same job no less. And then the brother-in-law decides they have to compete for the job.

The writing is good, as always, but I did not like the fact his family were such meddlers.

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Susan S
SEXY, FUN, CHARMING & WITTY!
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020
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4.5-4.75 STARS

When it comes to romance novels, I always "one-click" Aly Martinez's books before ever reading the premise of her latest release. The reason for this is simple… she never fails to deliver the goods! But M. Mabie is a brand new author for me, so I had no idea what to expect when I delved between the pages of “When the Walls Come Down”--a collaborative venture between the two. Pushing any trepidation aside, I dove in with eager anticipation. And the bottom line? This creative pair hit a home run the first time up at bat. Because the resulting product of their collective effort is nothing short of magic!!

As a spectator to Shane and Maggie’s burgeoning romance, I experienced the full gamut of essential feels. Their story is sexy, fun, charming and witty, with just a smidgen of angst sprinkled throughout. Typically, too much or unnecessary angst will find me heading for the hills. But “When the Walls Come Down” is a perfect example of how to do it right. It’s also a fresh new take on an existing premise I’ve seen play out one too many times.

For these reasons and more, I fell head-over-heels in love with Shane and Maggie’s heart-felt story. A huge win for me, because along the way, I’ve found myself another “go to author” to add to my discriminating list.

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Marian Chawner
Things often don’t go according to plan
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2020
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A fantastic duo writing a phenomenal story, of humour, romance, relationship issues and glorious banter between two delightful characters, Maggie and Shane. Maggie a 24 year old arrives in California after leaving her family in Atlanta to start a new job . She meets Shane in a bar. Has a few frinks and both decide to leave. After a short walk it becomes obvious that they are going in the same direction, and fate plays a large part in the storyline. A wonderfully well written, funny and emotional book. Well worth a visit. Easy to read and totally absorbing and enjoyable. Shane’s lack of confidence has been eroded by his ex wife. He shed her and quite a lot of excess pounds and is now a hunk to recon with. Maggie is a free spirit who wants to totally enjoy herself but like Shane a lot! The story unfolds, and is a great read. Well worth 5 stars.

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Funny
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2022
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A good read. Love the banter. Not as exciting as the previous but it held its own. Maggie and Shane met at a point in their lives when they both found a connection they didn't know they wanted but was what they needed.

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Crystal
Shane & Maggie Made Me Laugh Out Loud!
Reviewed in Canada on June 6, 2020
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When the Walls Come Down is a light and airy, fun, steamy read with just a little angst. The story flowed well, it was engaging, and I enjoyed every minute of it. From the moment Shane and Maggie met they had such intense chemistry, and their banter made me laugh out loud. They were so enduring. I liked the secondary characters too. I have read numerous books from Aly Marinez, but this is the first one of M. Mabie's, and I think I've been missing out on her stories. Looking forward to reading more stories, from this incredible writing duo.

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Kayleigh Lewis
Love love love!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2020
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I didn't know what to expect with this!
I've absolutely loved Aly's books, but I've only read one by M. Mabie, so I didn't know how this would be, other than a "light" book... But turns out, it was amazing!!!!
It was perfect! With everything going on right now, this is the perfect book to take you away from reality and look you up safely in the book world!
Definite MUST READ and I'll be recommending it to anyone and everyone.

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An absolute joy to read

Just a tad short of greatness

SPOILER FREE REVIEW <3

Meddling family

SEXY, FUN, CHARMING & WITTY!

Things often don’t go according to plan

Funny

Shane & Maggie Made Me Laugh Out Loud!

Love love love!!