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Dark Falls Kindle Edition

by Lori Ryan (Author), D. Falls (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,690 ratings
John knew he was going to let this woman down. He’d probably already gotten her hopes up that there could be something real between them. He put his hands to hers and pulled them away from his face. “Ava, I need you to know, I can’t …” he cursed under his breath. “This can’t be more than sex between us. It can’t go anywhere other than that.” She shocked the hell out of him when she grinned and nodded, her eyes sparkling like he’d just told her something fantastic. “I know. Isn’t it great?” He did one of those comical double takes. “It is?” If his chest tightened a little at that, he didn’t acknowledge it. Her amusement was clear. “Yes.” She looked around, as though she thought her dad or sister might be listening in, and lowered her voice. “We were always great in bed together. I don’t have time or room in my life for a real relationship. You don’t want to get married again. It’s perfect.” John nodded. Why the hell did it sound like the exact opposite of what he wanted when it was coming from her mouth? ***** A cop hunting a violent thrill seeker. A woman from his past. Will their history and heated attraction put his case on ice or will they get a second chance at love?

USA Today says:"Dark Falls is an intense and engrossing kickoff to this multiauthor series. In true Lori Ryan fashion, it's chilling, touching, funny and sexy, and way too captivating to put down. Dark Falls may be a charming place to live, but it has its diabolical side ... and you won't believe what the town has in store for us next."

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An investigation of jewelry store robberies across the city should have been routine for Detective John Sevier. But the woman he once thought he might marry owns a jewelry store, putting her in the line of fire and making this investigation anything but ordinary.

John is off his game at a time when he needs to be more on than ever before.

As the perpetrators begin to feed off violence, going from damaging property to taking lives, John doesn't know if he can move fast enough to take down a violent group set on causing as much damage as they can before they go down.

Grab Dark Falls from NY Times Bestselling Author Lori Ryan and get ready for a night of "one more chapter" reading!

Dark Falls is the first book in the gripping new Dark Falls, CO romantic thriller series by Lori Ryan, Trish McCallan, Becca Jameson, Savannah Kade, Lisa-Marie Cabrelli, and Sandra Owens. Each book is a stand alone story with no cliff hangers. Don't miss a book!

Dark Falls, Lori Ryan
Dark Secrets, Savannah Kade
Dark Legacy, Trish McCallan
Dark Nightmares, Becca Jameson
Dark Terror, Sandra Owens
Dark Burning, Lori Ryan
Dark Echoes, Savannah Kade
Dark Memories, Sandra Owens
Dark Rage, Becca Jameson
Dark Tidings, Trish McCallan
Dark Obsession, Lisa-Marie Cabrelli
Dark Prison, Lori Ryan
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07G67FTCV
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 9, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 137 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1941149904
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  • Book 1 of 10 ‏ : ‎ Dark Falls, CO Romantic Thriller
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  1. Lori Ryan

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    ​​Lori Ryan is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author who writes romantic suspense and contemporary romance with steamy love scenes and characters you won't want to leave in the pages when the story is over.

    Lori published her first novel in April of 2013 and ​has fallen in love with writing. ​She is the author of the Sutton Capital Series; the Heroes of Evers, Texas; and the Triple Play Curse Novellas, a set of novellas with sexy baseball players at their core as part of Bella Andre's Game For Love Kindle World. She has also published in Melanie Shawn's Hope Falls Kindle World and in Robyn Peterman's Magic and Mayhem Kindle World.

    She lives with an extremely understanding husband, three wonderful children, and two mostly well-behaved dogs in Austin, Texas. It's a bit of a zoo, but she wouldn't change a thing. She loves to connect with her readers. Follow her on Facebook or Twitter or subscribe to her blog.

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    D. Falls is the shared pen name of a group of best selling and award winning romantic thriller authors. The group writes fast paced, thrill rides that feature heroes with heart and soul and the powerful women who steal their hearts. The group includes NY Times bestselling author Lori Ryan, Trish McCallan, Becca Jameson, Savannah Kade, Sandra Owens, and Lisa-Marie Cabrelli. Find out more about us at http://loriryanromance.com/darkfalls.

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Customers enjoy the book's suspenseful story that weaves together romance and action, with well-developed characters and a great start to the series. The book is easy to read and keeps customers interested until the end, with one customer describing it as a thrilling page-turner. They appreciate the relationship dynamics, with one review highlighting the friendship between partners, and find the book sexy. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some customers finding it boring.

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53 customers mention "Suspense"46 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful elements of the book, describing it as a good romance with tight plot and hold-your-breath action.

"...The way John solved this crime was so good. I loved it." Read more

"...Life is astounding and things change and life is messy and sometimes good. Interesting" Read more

"...friendships between the officers, family relationships, and the blossoming romance...." Read more

"...John and Ava have amazing chemistry but they both have major responsibilities in their every day lives...." Read more

43 customers mention "Readability"43 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging, with one customer describing it as a well-paced adventure.

"This book is an entertaining fast-read with enjoyable characters. The police are searching for a group that is robbing jewelry stores...." Read more

"This was a good read. I enjoyed it." Read more

"I enjoyed this entire book immensely. I couldn’t put it down. It had sadness, gladness, mystery, and love...." Read more

"...Great book and cannot wait to read the next in this series!!" Read more

25 customers mention "Character development"25 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting the variety of personalities and professions, while another mentions the steam between the main characters.

"...John and the detectives of Dark Falls are turning out to be real crime fighting heroes...." Read more

"This book is an entertaining fast-read with enjoyable characters. The police are searching for a group that is robbing jewelry stores...." Read more

"...Featured characters in the story are well developed...." Read more

"...is a second chance Romance with with interesting storyline and characters...." Read more

23 customers mention "Enjoyment"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book exciting and captivating, with plenty of action that keeps them engaged until the end.

"...Life is astounding and things change and life is messy and sometimes good. Interesting" Read more

"...As a person who reads few thrillers, I found this one exciting without being gruesome - a combination that kept me turning the pages." Read more

"...A well put together book worth reading and enjoyment." Read more

"...It comes to an exciting conclusion as John protects Ava from the violent criminal...." Read more

16 customers mention "Start"16 positive0 negative

Customers find this book to be a great start to the series, with one customer describing it as an engrossing first book.

"...It's a great introductory book with a host of detailed information about the detectives and superiors in the Dark Falls, CO, Major Crimes Unit...." Read more

"This is an amazing beginning to this multi author series of romantic suspenseful books with John a detective at Major Crimes at Dark Falls..." Read more

"...This excellent start has me intrigued about the rest of the series. From the introduction to John Sevier to the end, this book grabbed my attention...." Read more

"...Especially the love interest between John and Ava. It was so well done, and done without pages and pages of graphic detail...." Read more

6 customers mention "Relationship"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the relationships in the book, with one review highlighting the chemistry between partners John and Ava, while another notes the perfect pairing for partners in the force.

"...I enjoyed the friendships between the officers, family relationships, and the blossoming romance...." Read more

"...John & Eric perfectly describe the sense of family & friendship that develop between partners...." Read more

"...The characters were really well defined, their connections to each other left no doubt as to who was who...." Read more

"...Lori Ryan conveys a real feeling of family, friendship and community in this book...." Read more

6 customers mention "Sexiness"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sexy and sweet.

"...I couldn’t put it down. It had sadness, gladness, mystery, and love. A well put together book worth reading and enjoyment." Read more

"...A simple smile, a wink, they walk to the bedroom with smiles on their faces. I mean, if you have a functional brain, that's all you need...." Read more

"...The characters were interesting and likeable. John was a good character with great chemistry with Ava...." Read more

"This book is exciting and sexy and the author got it exactly right. The story is tight and keeps moving all the way through...." Read more

15 customers mention "Pacing"10 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it boring, while one customer describes it as a good fast-moving book.

"...The investigation follows a believable timeline and does not feel rushed...." Read more

"...These feelings I guess come from a place where the book was finished in a flash . Unusual for me." Read more

"...There is a slow build to this relationship as John not only gets to know Ava again, but also learns to interact with Janna...." Read more

"...Their relationship moves fairly quickly, but their interactions and conversations really pull at your heart and mind...." Read more

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  • joyceann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Falls
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
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    I enjoyed Dark Falls very much. I look forward to the rest of the books in the series. John and Ava make a great couple and John and the detectives of Dark Falls are turning out to be real crime fighting heroes. I can’t wait to read about the rest of them and learn their stories. The way John solved this crime was so good. I loved it.
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  • S.R.L.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Police, romance, fast-read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
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    This book is an entertaining fast-read with enjoyable characters. The police are searching for a group that is robbing jewelry stores. An old romance is renewed for one police officer. There is a happy ending.
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  • Sunny
    5.0 out of 5 stars catching up
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
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    John is divorced and feeling like he failed his exwife and their marriage when some jewelry store robberies start happening and he becomes concerned about his old girlfriend Ana who owns a jewelry store. Life is astounding and things change and life is messy and sometimes good. Interesting
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    3.0 out of 5 stars 3 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2025
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    This was a good read. I enjoyed it.
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  • Mary F.
    4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful blend of excitement and romance
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2018
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    This first book leaves me with high hopes for the stories to follow in this multi-author series. If you like to blend excitement with romance, then this book is for you. Ms. Ryan is very successful in giving us a good balance of the two without one overshadowing the other.

    Welcome to Dark Falls, where law enforcement is trying to solve multiple jewelry store robberies that appear to be done by the same people. Detective John Sevier is a part of this investigation and is concerned about Ava McNair, a former college girlfriend who owns a jewelry store in town. Worry about her safety prompts him to visit the shop. Old sparks reignite as he spends time there in an effort to maintain the shop’s safety. I’ll save the rest so as not to spoil the story for you.

    Featured characters in the story are well developed. I enjoyed the friendships between the officers, family relationships, and the blossoming romance. The investigation follows a believable timeline and does not feel rushed. As a person who reads few thrillers, I found this one exciting without being gruesome - a combination that kept me turning the pages.
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  • PaPackrat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Scary, sad, and a great story!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
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    We all need a little hope. Both Ava and John needed to do something with that hope. Can an ex-wife be the force that changes their lives? And could four misled kids take it all away?
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  • M. Welch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Falls
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
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    I enjoyed this entire book immensely. I couldn’t put it down. It had sadness, gladness, mystery, and love.
    A well put together book worth reading and enjoyment.
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  • Guccigirl35
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dark Falls
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
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    Dark Falls is a second chance Romance with with interesting storyline and characters. John the male lead is an alpha, a police detective and is still in love with his old college sweetheart. Ava Is the leading lady she is feisty, beautiful and goes after what she wants. John and Ava have amazing chemistry but they both have major responsibilities in their every day lives. They are both looking for a friends with benefits relationship but will realize that their feelings for eachother run deeper.
    John is investigating robberies to Jewerly stores and Ava owns a jewerly store. John will pull out all the stops to help keep Ava safe but will it be enough.
    I highly recommend reading Dark Falls book 1 in Dark Falls CO Romantic Thriller Series. Happy Reading!!
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  • raph
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bon livre
    Reviewed in France on December 30, 2019
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  • tc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dark falls
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2025
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    Great read, perfect length, keeps you on your toes, really enjoyed reading it, easy reading, would definitely recommend, thank you
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  • Kristen Lewendon
    5.0 out of 5 stars I’m hooked
    Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2018
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    I’m hooked. From nearly the first words on the page I was pulled into this world. The story grabbed a hold of my imagination and refused to let go. This book pulls together several of my favorite themes: second chance romance, suspense/thriller, and police procedural. And knowing I get to do most of it all over again with the rest of the books in the series is just icing on the cake. John is brilliant as the tragic hero. With a failed marriage he believes was all his fault already under his belt, he’s understandably reluctant to get involved with anyone in a meaningful way. Ava loves her independence. It means she has all the time she needs to run the family business while looking after her father and sister. When the latest case John’s assigned to work on intersects with Ava’s business, the pair might be forced to re-evaluate their priorities. I loved how down-to-earth this story is with all the snarky pot-shots at how easily cases are solved on TV. I also really enjoyed the camaraderie, the sense of family, within the detectives of the Dark Falls Major Crimes Unit. I’m already looking forward to getting my hands on the rest of the series.
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  • Jane Giddings
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dark falls...
    Reviewed in Australia on February 14, 2019
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    Great book loved the characters and the back story on them which made a great foundation for the whole book. Thank you and I highly recommend this book.
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  • Miss SJ Smith
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful start to a multi author romantic thriller series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2018
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    Fabulous romantic thriller! Wonderful characters, suspenseful storyline, and the town of Dark Falls and the Police Department is a place I can’t wait to visit again in this great new series.

    John is a deep and complex man, his dedication and integrity are very appealing and Ava seems to the perfect lightness to his dark occupation.

    I highly recommend this book.
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