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It’s not always about how we fall- it’s about where we end up once we land.

I remember the very first time I laid eyes on Cole Lincoln. It still feels like yesterday when he stumbled into my life with his messy brown hair and dark eyes. Even though I was only ten years old at the time, I knew right then and there that he was going to change everything.

From that point on Cole and I were always together—inseparable—and I naively believed we’d be best friends forever. But forever didn’t last nearly as long as I expected.

We grew up and grew apart, life driving the distance between us, but my love for Cole never faltered. Even long after he moved away, leaving me and our little town behind, I still carried a piece of him with me every single day. Because Cole wasn’t just my childhood best friend- the boy who knew me better than anyone else in the whole world. He was also my first love- a part of my very core.

When a tragic death brings us face to face again after six years, every single memory comes rushing to the surface. Only this is not the boy I fell in love with all those years ago. The man before me is hardened, intimidating, and so damn sexy I practically melt when those dark eyes meet mine for the first time in six years.

And like the first time he walked into my life, I know with complete certainty that everything is about to change.

How We Fall is a STANDALONE Romance Novel.

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Review

Absolute PERFECTION!!! Cole and Melanie's story is so beautifully written. Each little girl's dream of real love. Each word is flawless, their story written so eloquently that every emotion and sentiment can be felt down to the bone.
Silla Webb- Author of the Buried Secrets Trilogy
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How We Fall is an all-consuming second chance romance with the perfect combination of swoon-worthy moments-realistic and relatable, beautifully developed characters,and a story line that makes you beg for more!
Once you're in,you're in and you don't want to leave. Melissa Toppen did more than write a story, she brought life to the pages. From the first chapter I was hooked; I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, yet all the while, I urged myself to slowdown just so I could stay in this world that belonged to Melanie and Cole.
Alyvia Paige- Author of the Forever & Always collection
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5 Sweet as Chocolate!
Melissa has the ability to give you the best characters and story when you need it most. I've been a fan for a while and I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one. You stole my heart yet again with this sweet, sweet romance, Mrs. Toppen! When you meet your soul mate, even as kids, you know deep down. Sometimes it takes a while for your head to figure it out, but true love wins. I recommend this lovely story to anyone with a liking for romance.* 
Courtney Shockey, Author of the Bestselling Sci-Fi/Fantasty Soul Magic Serial Series

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How We Fall held me captivated from the very first page to the very last. I laughed, I cringed, I cried, and then I did it all over again.The author captured each emotion flawlessly! Ten perfectly executed stars for this one!*
Alex Grayson, Author of the Jaded Series
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How We Fall was a beautiful story focused on love and a second chance. It is the type of story that clutches you at once and doesn't release you until you get to the end - then you find yourself pining over the fact that it has ended and the magic between Melanie and Cole has come to its spellbinding conclusion. I loved this story and I feel Melissa Toppen will be an author to keep your eye on! Five strong stars for a beautiful love story by the lovely Melissa Toppen!
Sai Marie Johnson, Author of Simply Scarlet and The Softer Side of Texas * * -- Melissa Toppen, take a bow. I completely fell in love with these two characters who so deserved their second chance. I laughed, cried, and cheered my way through this amazing book, and can't wait for more. *
*RB Hilliard, Author of the MMG Series
-- A second chance at first love. The connection that Cole and Melanie share inspires true love, proving the heart wants what the heart wants. From page one I was invested, hoping they got what they both deserved. I adored this beautifully written story. Melissa Toppen brought out all the emotions in this book, a sweet story that will surely stay with me.  

Heather Dahlgren, Author of the Sexy Series  

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