Review: Until It Fades by K.A. Tucker
We already know I’m a huge K.A. Tucker fan and I’ll continue to stand by my statement: K.A. Tucker KNOWS how to write a man. This book wasn’t on my radar until it was on sale via Kindle and then I found the audio via Scribd. I needed a palate cleanser book and this one delivered!
I will say, there was some language used that I wasn’t pleased to see from the author. The phrase “slit my wrists” was used in a callous way as was the use of the word “ghetto” to describe something negatively. Those were the only two moments but it was still disappointing.
Synopsis: “Twenty-four-year-old truck stop waitress and single mother Catherine Wright has simple goals: to give her five-year-old daughter a happy life and to never again be the talk of the town in Balsam, Pennsylvania (population three thousand outside of tourist season).
And then one foggy night, on a lonely road back from another failed date, Catherine saves a man’s life. It isn’t until after the police have arrived that Catherine realizes exactly who it is she has rescued: Brett Madden, hockey icon and media darling.
Catherine has already had her fifteen minutes of fame and the last thing she wants is to have her past dragged back into the spotlight, only this time on a national stage. So she hides her identity. It works. For a time.
But when she finds the man she saved standing on her doorstep, desperate to thank her, all that changes. There’s an immediate connection, and it’s more electric than the bond of two people who endured a traumatic event. It’s something neither of them expected. Something that Catherine isn’t sure she can handle; something she is afraid to trust.
Because how long can an extraordinary man like Brett be interested in an ordinary woman like Catherine...before the spark fades?”
What I Liked:
The Depth of the Story—I’m always impressed with Tucker’s willingness to take her time. The story packs a lot of detail but doesn’t drag—I will say the audio is very good and there’s a chance it could have been too much in i was reading with my eyes.
The Characters—Brett and Cath were really fun characters to get to know. Tucker writes the reality of a small town and smalltown gossip so well. I loved Brenna, Lou and Leroy, plus Jack and Misty as well. Oh and Keith! I just loved everyone.
The Overall Plot—I read some reviews that claimed the story was predictable, but I didn’t mind it. I thought everything matched in intensity so what happens makes sense.
What Didn’t Work:
The Subplot—I liked the subplot involving Cath’s former teacher, but felt like it didn’t get the attention it deserved. I would have liked to know a little more or see more conflict between Scott and Brett.
TW/CW: Teacher/student relationship, slut shaming, car accident/car fire, loss of a friend
Character Authenticity: 5/5 Steam Rating: 1/5 Overall Rating: 3.75/5