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The Harder We Fall Kindle Edition
Insomnia. It’s the penance I pay for my greatest mistake. But when an ill-timed doze behind the wheel almost introduces me to a pole, I know something has to change.
Sleep with Me, a locally-made meditation app, promises a cure. I don’t expect it to work. Nor do I expect to be seduced by the voice of its creator, Sam.
Night after night, he gets inside my head. Coaxing me. Manipulating me. The situation becomes intolerable and I decide to meet the man I’ve been ‘sleeping’ with. I must own his secrets – before he ends up owning me.
In person, the quiet and reclusive Sam is his own kind of complicated. He needs my help as much as I need his, and we form an unlikely partnership.
It’s only business. It can’t be more. Even if Sam refuses to deny the pull between us. Even if my need to get closer is more than my guilty conscience will allow.
I have no right to love, not after the damage I’ve done. How can I give Sam all he deserves, when our chance at a happy ending was ruined before we even met?
The Harder We Fall is a high angst, hurt/comfort MM Romance by Australian author, Rebecca Raine. It will put you through the emotional wringer before leaving you with a hopeful smile on your face. HEA guaranteed.
Trigger Warning: This book deals with issues of long-term complicated grief over the death of a loved one. Angst level: High.
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★★★★★ "I wish I had the words to convey how this book made me feel. Rebecca Raine's writing was sublime. The intensity of her words added real beauty to the intimate scenes between Tristan and Sam. The connection between the two of them was palpable." - Xtreme Delusions Book Reviews
★★★★★ "Rebecca Raine writes ... with remarkable care and authenticity. ... This book made me cry, which doesn't happen a lot. It was remarkably touching and emotional. I don't regret a moment of this one! Absolutely loved it." - Kinzie Things Book Review
★★★★★ "One thing I commend Rebecca about that is different than most other LGBTQ+ books is that hers has substance to it. She has a good powerful story to it. ... It is so refreshing! ... This is the first book in a very long time that I officially say I have two new book boyfriends, Sam and Tristan! Their chemistry and sexual tension was off the charts." - Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews
★★★★★ "This is an amazing story with incredible detail and compassion. It will take you on an emotional roller coaster, but in the end, I think it makes a profound statement about courage and the strength of the human spirit." - Emily Pennington, Top 500 Reviewer
★★★★★ "[Raine's] writing is flawless, the beauty of her words and sentences telling an emotional story that is touching and poignant, yet hopeful. ... it was so much more than I was expecting. In fact, I closed the book about an hour ago, and I'm still going through all these feelings." - NicoleR.M.M., Amazon Reviewer
★★★★★ "This is a prime example of a poignant, character-driven novel at its best. ... [Raine's] prose is simply gorgeous, her plots are unique, and her characters are so well-fleshed out, yet there's a subtly and restraint that I appreciate to her writing as well." - MMD, Amazon Reviewer
Product details
- ASIN : B0915LKFPQ
- Publication date : March 25, 2021
- Language : English
- File size : 5.1 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 264 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #897,646 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #10,073 in Gay Fiction
- #19,718 in Gay Romance
- #32,704 in LGBTQ+ Romance (Books)
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About the author

Rebecca is a long-time lover of all things romance. Whether it's a book, movie, or real-life, she will always have more fun if there's a love interest thrown into the mix. She lives in Queensland, Australia with her very own hero husband, two adorable children and one big, black dog. Other than reading and writing books, her favourite things include loud music, enjoying a glass of wine on the patio, organising everything in existence, and spending too much time on the Internet.
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Customers find the book emotional and heartwarming. They enjoy the likable characters and their organic relationship. The romance is described as great and perfect.
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Customers enjoyed the emotional content of the book. They found the characters endearing and the story moving. The relationship growth was enjoyable, and the positive ending was hopeful for them.
"...Beautifully written, incredibly moving with 2 broken men who need each other so much. Lovely and perfect." Read more
"I enjoyed a lot of the relationship growth, even when I rolled my eyes at Tristan’s therapist-style advice to Sam while he was self-flagellating..." Read more
"Good story…good journey! Sam is a meditation expert and a borderline agoraphobic...." Read more
"...Loved their emotional struggles and triumph. A thoroughly enjoyable book, one that I will definitely reread over and over." Read more
Customers enjoy the characters' natural development. They appreciate the emotional struggles and triumphs of the main characters. The pacing is steady and the narrative is well-crafted.
"...I loved how organic the main characters got together. Loved their emotional struggles and triumph...." Read more
"...The narrative is well crafted, the pacing steady, and personal journeys the characters travel nicely constructed." Read more
"A very touching story loved the characters! You can feel the pain and the love. You walk away with the happiness." Read more
"I absolutely loved this book! So heartwarming. The main characters are so gosh darn likable, even with their pain and struggles...." Read more
Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find the couple amazing together and describe the book as lovely and perfect.
"...Lovely and perfect." Read more
"Oh wow, I am still crying! Happy tears this time! These two are so amazing together, and I sat and I crowed and I smiled and laughed and I love them...." Read more
"What can I say? FLOVE, FLOVE and FLOVED this story. Great couple, real issues and a strength they didn’t know they had. Totally recommend." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2021Tristan is a successful businessman who suffers from chronic insomnia and has to figure out how to sleep before he endangers himself or someone else. Enter Sam, a man who is a master of meditation but suffers from social anxiety disorder and needs help with his business. Some quid pro quo seems to be in order... this book had me completely captivated - I couldn’t put it down. Beautifully written, incredibly moving with 2 broken men who need each other so much. Lovely and perfect.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2022I enjoyed a lot of the relationship growth, even when I rolled my eyes at Tristan’s therapist-style advice to Sam while he was self-flagellating every day. Having Tristan finally realize what an a$$hole he’d been was fairly believable but using rather facile apologies from his thoughtless, cruel parents as convenient catalysts for sudden change just made my eyes roll harder. The story came across as the ol’ magic peen as a cure-all trope.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2021One finds courage and the other finds peace…Both men are bothered by their own insecurities but the origins are very different.
Tristan has been plagued with insomnia for over eight long years. He’s tried everything. A coworker’s wife suggests he try an app made by her “meditation guru” named Sam. Thing is, Siren Sam’s voice does the trick. Maybe a little too well because that voice makes him horny. Now he wants to get to sleep w/o that melodic voice. Why? Why won’t he allow himself this bit of reprieve? What penance does he need to perform?
Their stories will hurt your heart. Tristan’s meditation memory in Chapter 20 will bring tears to your eyes. And, Sam’s early years will make you angry and sad for him. Not to fear, a beautiful ending is ahead. Many things are resolved. Two imperfect guys find near perfection with each other.
This story has so much depth but I don’t want to ruin it for you by giving away anymore. If you like sweet, poignant and steamy (some) M/M romance, read this book. I volunteered to review an ARC of THE HARDER WE FALL through Gay Romance Reviews and I loved it!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021So. Although I own a couple books by this author, I had never read one of hers before. I turned in another KU book and this one popped up as a recommendation and the cover and blurb intrigued me enough to jump my rather long TBR list and start The Harder We Fall. I’m so glad I took the chance on this fantastic find! Both of the MCs were damaged, although I felt like Sam’s inner voice was lifted directly from my head, so I related to him much more than I did to Tristan’s trauma. I love, love, LOVE the fact that they were both broken and difficult, but instead of following the overused temporary break-up plot at 80% like so many other authors do, Rebecca Raine allows her characters to be grown-up adults and work through their issues and miscommunications without unnecessary drama.
I’m about to binge read everything I can from this author since I was so delightfully surprised by this read!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022Good story…good journey! Sam is a meditation expert and a borderline agoraphobic. Tristan struggles with insomnia and is basically a shell of a person. You wouldn’t think they would be good for each other with each having overwhelming kind of issues, but they really are good together and it was a joy to read how they worked; how they grew to love; and how they made each others’ lives more fulfilling. Really good story!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021I found this book being recommended in a book group. Grabbed it as it looked interesting. But I didn’t expect to blow me awAy the way it did! The writing was beautiful and the angst hit just right. I loved how organic the main characters got together. Loved their emotional struggles and triumph. A thoroughly enjoyable book, one that I will definitely reread over and over.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021Tristan and Sam have each suffered emotional trauma related to the loss of loved ones. Tristan finds Sam serendipitously, and each agrees to help the other with his challenge...Tristan gets help for his insomnia, Sam for his agoraphobia. Their love journey is not without its challenges and setbacks, and each man has to recognize and face his fears head-on before he can achieve his HEA. They hurt each other and themselves, but they find redemption in honest communication, and Tristan even finds his way back from the estrangement that the loss of his sister caused between himself and his parents. That plot point was a little too easily resolved, though it can be argued that neither Tristan nor his parents ever managed to do the adult thing and talk to each other for so long that many unfortunate assumptions were held as truth for eight years.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021I enjoyed Sam and Tristan’s story. I was invested to find out why their pasts made them the way they were. They both had their emotional scars that helped them understand each other. This is an at times emotional love story. There are definitely sexy scenes as well.
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- ShaiReviewed in Canada on April 7, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
Now this... this was a GOOD book. A REALLY GOOD BOOK. A Great one! I laughed, I smiled, I cried. This book took me through it at times but it was so good..
Tristan and Sam are so different, and in this case thats what attracts them together. They both need each others help and so they strike up a deal until they both realize they want more. Tristan’s past is dark, and while Sam has some past issues as well his wasn’t as heart wrenching. I felt so sad for Tristan and felt his pain. No spoilers here but get ready for the waterworks.
I liked them together. They brought each other out of their shell, and were happy sweet and hot when they a couple. The story though sad at times was near perfect, though I did not like how Sam acted near the end with the whole interview... despite that, this was a really solid story and i enjoyed it so 5 stars!
- Pooja limbaReviewed in India on June 26, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply beautiful
Only thing missing is a sequel book. I wanted a longer book with lot more happy moments. Congratulations to author.
- Dawn BarrellReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful 5 Star Read
This was most definitely a five star read. A beautifully and sensitively written story about two very damaged men. Tristan and Sam who were learning to cope with life in their own very different ways each finding strength in the other.
The dialogue was wonderful, the writer drew you in and you could feel the pain and anxiety felt by both men and also Tristan’s parents who were caught up in their son’s mental anguish.
These men had to work very hard for their HEA but it was truly deserved. This book made me cry but I also found it uplifting and thank you Rebecca Raine for the lovely ending❤️
- P DReviewed in Australia on March 14, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars A highly recommended journey❤️
I have just found this author and I have to ask myself where have I been! This book was recommended in a group and I am so thankful.
Such a beautiful and sensitively written story about two MCs who have their own pain to overcome in their lives. It’s not easy for either of them to trust others but slowly they begin a process, as a transaction, which eventually allows them to help each other. I love this book, this journey with it’s wonderful hea and I highly recommend it❤️
- Isabelle McGrawReviewed in Canada on January 6, 2022
3.0 out of 5 stars This book crush me in so many ways!
This story was so great. I was so emotional through it all so many tears for both of them.
I can't begin to imagine what it would be like to be at Tristan's place his story broke me in so many ways.
I love them both so much. I love the storyline so much it made me feel so many things and that is what I love most about books.
You guys need to read this it was an incredible story with so many twists and turn full of struggles for the characters which make you say yeah they earn their happy ending at the end.