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Until It Fades: A Novel by [K.A. Tucker]

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“Touching and complex…Tucker unerringly hits all the high notes of romance—the spark, the emotional depth, the mental and physical struggles—while creating a couple who seem perfectly attuned even when they are in conflict.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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?

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“Touching and complex…Tucker unerringly hits all the high notes of romance—the spark, the emotional depth, the mental and physical struggles—while creating a couple who seem perfectly attuned even when they are in conflict.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

“A fantastic contemporary romance featuring dysfunction, lies, regrets and illicit transgressions. Set in a small, gossipy Pennsylvania town, with intense and intriguing plot twists and formidably engaging characters, she keeps readers on their toes. But it’s definitely her knight in shining armor and flawed heroine with trust issues, plus an impressive pint-sized costar, who rule every page of this unforgettable story.” (RT Book Reviews)

“Lovely, sexy, and well-written, with a great cast of finely-drawn characters. This is a modern-day Cinderella story that will make you hope again. I enjoyed every page.” (Amy Harmon, New York Times bestselling author )

Praise for Surviving Ice:
“Surviving Ice has it all: suspense, romance, forgiveness, and second chances all rolled into one.” (San Diego Book Review)

“Entertaining and enthralling, lovers of suspense titles will be captivated by the suspenseful plot of this story. At the same time, the romance between this--somewhat unlikely and yet equally explosive--pair is sure to keep your romance lust sated.” (The Romance Reviews, TOP PICK)

Praise for Chasing River:
"A gripping addition to the Burying Water series…Tucker’s fans will tear through this passionate, fast-paced tale and be ready for more." (Booklist)

“Tucker masterfully keeps the reader wondering about how the story could possibly end…[writing] a compelling tale about fighting for love and exploring the need to walk away.” (New York Journal of Books)

Praise for Becoming Rain:
"A smart and sexy thrill ride...Tucker's best writing yet." (Karina Halle New York Times bestselling author on Becoming Rain)

Praise for Burying Water:
"Another addictive triumph for the impressively prosaic Tucker." (Globe and Mail)

“Tucker deftly steers the damsel-in-(serious, nearly fatal, possibly mob-related)-distress-rescued-by-a-knight-in-shining armor storyline, making these star-crossed lovers compelling. A sexy romantic, gangster-tinged page-turner.” (Kirkus Reviews on Burying Water)

"Unique, engrossing, and heartbreaking. Burying Water is a mesmerizing read that will keep you captivated until the very last page." (Rachel Van Dyken #1 New York Times bestselling author)

"Dark, ominous, and sexy...compelling from beginning to end." (Laura Kaye New York Times bestselling author on Burying Water)

About the Author

K.A. Tucker writes captivating stories with an edge. She is the bestselling author of the Ten Tiny Breaths and Burying Water series and the novels He Will Be My Ruin, Until It Fades, Keep Her Safe, and The Simple Wild. She currently resides in a quaint town outside Toronto with her husband and two beautiful girls.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01J1XU87G
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria Books (June 27, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 27, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1713 KB
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 370 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1501133381

Best Sellers Rank: #41,614 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,129 in Sports Romance (Books)
- #1,731 in Contemporary Women's Fiction
- #2,210 in Contemporary Women Fiction

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K.A. Tucker writes captivating stories with an edge. She is the internationally bestselling author of over thirty books, including the Simple Wild, Ten Tiny Breaths, and Fate & Flame series, Say You Still Love Me, Until it Fades, and Keep Her Safe. Her books have been featured in national publications including USA Today, Globe & Mail, Suspense Magazine, Publisher's Weekly, Oprah Mag, and First for Women. K.A. Tucker lives outside of Toronto.

Her next novel, The Queen of Thieves & Chaos, is available on September 5th, 2023.

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Hallmark like story in KA Tucker style

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 25, 2022

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This is feel good story about a down-on-her-luck single mom Catherine, who is working hard and doing the best that she can to provide for her daughter. Catherine has learned the hard way that love isn't enough to provide a roof over her head and certainly won't put food on the table. On her way home from a dating fail, she spies a crashed vehicle and sees that one of the occupants is unconscious so she pulls him out to safety. Little does she know that the person she saved is Brett Madden, famous NHL hockey player. Catherine can't hide from the world forever, particularly the media, so when her identity is revealed, it's a bit of a storm to navigate through yet she's met someone who's very interested in her. I loved how sweet and observant Brett was, that despite being a celebrity, he was still very much a regular guy expressing interest in a woman he was extremely attracted to. Catherine is a bit wary and cautious, and I could understand how she might put up walls, but Brett was fantastic. This is an easy read with a bit of a Cinderella type vibe where the everyday girl gets her happy ending.

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This book is just so, Everything!!!!author K A Tucker gives us her very best !!!!!!just so darn good!!!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 6, 2017

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This story is so relatable to anyone especially us girls that hit our teenage years and wanted to let go of our parents ,fall in love ,feel like a adult and chase our dreams, consequences be damned and let our hearts make our decisions.The character Catherine was me and you and so many of us that I felt her from heart to soul.And that is what makes a story a 5 star read for me, when you really feel all the emotions and feel the character where you can see parts of your own self in them and that's what makes KA Tucker storytelling just so darn wonderful, bravo to this author because this book was more than a love story, its a growing up story and it was about relationships with your parents that go south during your teen years, it's about falling in love so hard for someone who makes you believe it's mutual, or so you think !!!!!God first true love heartache can break you at that age,wouldn't want to be 16 ever again myself but visiting that age in this fictional read gives you all the memories that we all have survived, hopefully and so very thankfully. Catherine is a amazing character, you just wanted to hug her ,help her,admire her and say I was you ,I could have been you easily !!!I laughed hard at times, really hard thanks to Gord Mayberry, you clueless,cheapskate car dealer character who was delusional and highly entertaining, to adorable Brenna who will tell the whole world what color her mom's underwear is just like every other honest and loved 5 years old daughter will do.To Keith who loves Catherine no matter if it's not the same kind love she feels for him ,God I just wanted the Epilogue to include a love for Keith , gosh we could all use a friend like Keith .To brother Jack who also stills your heart, best player little brother ever.To Lou and Leroy who remind you that family is not always blood related but God or they so damn important to your life,and to Scott ,yeah you know this character, the teacher that is a predator, we all had a few of them in our high school days but because they didn't act on it with us we just called them "perves" but to the Scott 's that prey and act on their ways on the young trusting love filled hearted girls that believe,well may you always have a rotten life and please Karma be that bi@ch for those horrible human beings in life and the beyond,and that includes all those abusive boyfriends as well .And Ms Tucker if you read your reviews and I really hope you do ,thank you so much for all the feels, the love and the full on belly laughs that you effortlessly weaved through this heart and soul read ,you said in your acknowledgements that you were worried this story might be to much of a departure from your other reads , worried maybe it would be to trope-y, let me just say I hope that all of your next and future books are as thoughtful, moving, inspiring and fun as this read was for me, it had it all , soooo good!!!!! It reminded me that although at times high school years are wild and fun those years can also be painful and gives us all too many lessons learned to count , all the" what if's" and the "Thank Goodness" nothing happened years later . You made me really remember ,think and feel and that is what makes this book a epic read, I kept thinking,hoping that Brenna's dad twist would be the icing on the cake and you piled that whip cream deep and high with the biggest cherry on top ever, I was so hoping you were going in that direction and was so hopeful you were going to give us all the gold medal with that turn and I was totally thrilled that you did exactly that , bravo !!!.The ending was perfect and though we lost Seth ,you kept it real because some mistakes like Krystal 's you can say sorry for if you truly mean it , some mistakes change your life for the better or the different yet you wouldn't change a thing and then there are those deadly mistakes sadly and very unfortunately are unforgiven,and take all , and it's real and you kept it real with some super Hockey fairy tales and magic sprinkled in , just so very good, thank you so much for your beautiful read and please keep them coming because you do "love " reads very very well !!

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Heartwarming Cinderella Story

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 6, 2023

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I love Tucker’s stories: the characters. the unexpected twists and turns. And I love a good romance story. This one’s solid gold:)

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Beautifully written story of unexpected love.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 27, 2017

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I loved that KA Tucker went in a very different direction with Until It Fades. Known for her work that for the most part involves some kind of intrigue and mystery, it was a very pleasant surprise to get lost in a what I like to think of as good old-fashioned love story.

As usual, the author lays the groundwork masterfully, writing both a bit of the past fused with the present so as to understand a little bit more about the life of Catherine Wright. The woman who has been cast as the pariah of her hometown on more than one occasion yet is the wonderfully strong and devoted single mother to her adorable daughter Brenna. Cath's selfless act one foggy night not only changes her entire world but that of Brett Madden, a famous hockey player who can't seem to walk away, when so many others did.

This is such a beautifully written book. Both Cath and Brett captured my attention with their pure intentions and their big hearts. Coming from such different worlds, there is that spark, that wild attraction that was evident right from the start. Yet their romance is taken very slowly, with Cath just wanting her life back while Brett tries to protect her from the media. Saving him from that horrific car crash certainly tied them together forever but it's the awe and the true admiration they have for one another that clearly sets them on the road to love.

Each character is written so very well. I couldn't help but adore each and every one of them. Those who have taken Cath under their wing when her own family basically shunned her, made me laugh and smile often. Whether it was her wonderful boss Lou, her overly enthusiastic yet very loyal friend Misty, the best friend she has in Keith or the devoted uncle that is Jack, this crew kept Cath safe and loved and happy when the rest of her community wanted nothing more than to spit at her feet. But it's her daughter Brenna who manages to steal each and every scene she is in. As precocious as she is adorable, this mini-me of her Mom's kept me smiling. A complete breath of fresh air, I was so impressed with the relationship she has with Cath. I just adored her.

As much as I loved Brett and the way he takes his time with Cath, the way he comes to worship and admire her and want to be her savior, I have to say it was Keith who intrigued me most. He defines loyalty and would do anything for Cath and her daughter. Although I knew he loved her in a way that wasn't reciprocated, I just couldn't help but want to see him gain some happiness. I'm hopeful we hear more from him and from Jack too, for that matter. They clearly have stories to tell and with Jack's apparent lust for Misty, I do believe there are some future book adventures in store.

KA Tucker has written the perfect tale of a small-town girl, the mistakes she makes as a teenager and the proud way she carries herself in the ensuing years, after she reluctantly finds her 15 minutes of fame. Although the pace might be slower than the author is known for, there is still plenty of angst and a whole plethora of drama that will keep you glued to each and every page.
A story that is timeless and full of love, I do hope we hear from Cath and Brett again. There is definitely more that can be told with an ending that still has me craving a bit more closure.

A very solid 4+ stars!

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Wonderful character development! Love this storyline!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 20, 2022

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I enjoy K.A. Tucker’s writing & have read many of her books. However, I am unhappy with the font size of this one. It is much smaller than all the other books I have ordered. It is very difficult to read the print.

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Sweet Romance With Some Grit

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 21, 2019

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Catherine is a single mother, aged 24 and a truck stop waitress. She also becomes a hero overnight, when she saves a man from a burning car, and he happens to be a huge celebrity. She tries avoid the limelight because she has a sordid past in her home town and has no desire to relive her past in front of millions of viewers.

This is a nicely written romance, with good pacing and poignant emotions. Catherine’s character is well developed and her experiences are slowly revealed throughout the book and some of those experiences are a little surprising. Brett is kind, gentle and understanding. For a man raised in the limelight he has a down to earth attitude. His situation is difficult but all he wants to do is protect Catherine to the best of his ability.

I love the relationship Catherine has with her family, it’s fraught and difficult and at the same time supportive and loving, though it took a long time to get there. For those of us with difficult teenaged years we can understand how easy it is to fall out with our parents, but then slowly find your way back to them, even if it’s not smooth sailing.

Though this is about an improbably story, it still manages to feel real and believable.

A very enjoyable read.

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4 Brett and Catherine Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 2, 2017

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I really enjoyed this book. Catherine is an interesting heroine. She is a 24yr old single mum who has been a social pariah in her small home town. One foggy night she leaves her job as a waitress at a local cafe and drives home to her tiny cottage but on the way she comes across a horrific car accident . She finds herself rescuing a man, but he is no ordinary man-he is Brett Madden, a hugely successful and popular hockey player.

The story explores the connection that has been forged between Brett and Cath. They are from vastly different backgrounds but in many ways their characters are similar. I loved the secondary characters who all contributed hugely tote warmth and substance of the story.

So, why not 5 stars? Ok, so it's no secret that I like dual pov books best but that is my personal preference so I happily accept that some prefer single pov BUT in this book I honestly felt at least some of it should have been from Brett's viewpoint. I needed more of him and his headspace. This is a slow burn romance, which is great, but I felt like I didn't know him very well even at the end.

Having said all that, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would love to see other characters get their stories (I'm looking at Jack, Keith or Misty here!)

HEA? Yes, but I would have loved to have seen further into their future.
Cheating? No

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Kelly

I want more!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 26, 2021

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I'm a big fan of KA Tucker and have read most of her books under the pen name. This was a soft light hearted romance and I thoroughly enjoyed it. So much as I was fuming and shocked when it ended. I'd like a epilogue for this couple please 🙏

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That feel good book feeling

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 4, 2018

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Great book. Strong characters. Gripping start amazing middle a and fabulous ending. With the few twists and turns along this way and a fabulous story line to ground it this was a really enjoyable book to read.

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MAC

Love love love!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 18, 2019

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I absolutely loved this! I cannot recommend this book or this author enough. This was a sweet read with brilliant, believable characters. Amazing chemistry and dialogue. Loved it!

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