The Hardest Fall by Ella Maise Summary
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When college photographer Zoe Clarke meets football star Dylan Reed, their slow-burn romance captivates 45,000+ readers. This 429-page emotional journey tackles tough college life struggles while delivering the perfect friends-to-roommates love story that earned Simon & Schuster's attention after indie success.
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When Awkward Encounters Lead to Forever
Love rarely begins perfectly. For Dylan Reed and Zoe Clarke, it started with a mortifying bathroom encounter at a college party, where Zoe accidentally barged in on Dylan and then blurted out that she needed to kiss him-not from desire but because of a dare. Their second meeting a year later wasn't much better: Zoe crashed into a building model on campus, and Dylan caught her, immediately recognizing "the bathroom girl" who'd disappeared on him before. Despite her embarrassment and claims of having a boyfriend named Zack, Dylan's parting words-"Third time is the charm"-hinted at something neither could yet imagine. What makes their story so compelling is how authentic these moments feel-far from the polished meet-cutes of romantic fantasies, their connection began in awkwardness and gradually evolved into something profound. Their journey reminds us that sometimes the most beautiful relationships emerge from the most imperfect beginnings.
Unexpected Roommates, Undeniable Chemistry
The Bet That Created Delicious Tension
Secrets That Threatened Everything
Crisis Reveals What Matters Most
When Misunderstandings Tear Love Apart
Choosing Each Other, Again and Always
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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