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Defying Gravity (Gravity Series) Kindle Edition

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Our greatest risk was the one we never took ...

It was an accidental spring fling three years ago—one week spent in the mountains of Big Sur and no one was the wiser. Ignore the fact that Tobias James was Amelia's neighbor and her best friend's older brother. Or that upon their return his hoop dreams were waiting for him, robbing them of a potential future.

Now, Amelia is fulfilling her own dreams in LA and her biggest dream of all is about to come true.

The last thing she expected was for her past and her present to collide. Not now. Not here. Not him. But Tobias struts back into her life like he never even left. Unfortunately, she'll never forget what happened after he did.

The ball is her Amelia's court, but Tobias isn't above stealing—her power, her resolve, her heart... When he wants a second chance to reignite their connection, the answer is simple. They can't.

Not unless they defy the rules their dreams were built on and risk everything

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"Per usual, K.K. Allen's prose is evocative and addictive, the perfect blend of angst, swoon, and spice. Don't wait. Read this book immediately! You can thank me later." Nicole French, USA Today Bestselling Author

"K.K. proves, once again, that she is the Queen of Angst...and second chance romance."
The Rest Just Falls Away

"K.K. Allen once again choreographs the perfect second chance romance. This is a story of passion, love, sports, angst, defying the rules, and most of all following your dreams even when they might change."
Linz Readz

"This book is one of the best slow burn books I have ever read to date. If you like second chances, best friends brother romance, forbidden romance, dance and basketball...then this book is for you!"
Fiction Beer & Cupcakes

"This is a stunning sports romance that will capture your attention from start to finish. K.K. Allen proves once again her great talent with a really moving romance filled with breath-taking scenes and all the swoon factors!"
Book Maniac Forever

"This book was truly phenomenal! The forbidden romance, the dancing, and holy angst alert! She is the queen of angst filled books and weaves those emotions into the storyline perfectly."
My Book Angel Book Blog

"I love this second chance romance story that melts your heart! Beautiful, heartbreaking, but so sweet it will make you smile. 5/5 stars."
Sweet & Spicy Reads

"OMG! OMG! This book gave me all the feels and goosies all over. K.K. never fails to bring a story to its full fruition without waving through the pages gracefully and with pure elegance. This story was no different! It was by far my most favorite K.K. Allen read. 10 STARS if possible!!!"
Shasta Hope Reviews

"In a whirlwind of angst, emotional blow after emotional blow and a love so powerful that it fights gravity, K.K. Allen brings us yet again a wonderful, inspiring, and breathtaking love story for the ages. This world of dance and basketball will immerse you from the start."
BookishAurora

"There was the perfect amount of angst. This story brought out every emotion possible and I was mesmerized. It made me laugh and it made me cry for Amelia and Tobias in both sadness and in happiness."
Dear Books, Love Skye

"K.K. Allen delivers a SMART, FEARLESS heroine in Amelia. Amelia might get knocked down but she doesn't give up and in the end she is stronger for it. Stronger for trusting herself; for putting faith in herself."
The Mockingbird Reads

"The love between Tobias and Amelia is a love that transcends anything I have ever read! Go on this amazing journey with Tobias and Amelia, and learn how love, friendship, and the truth of the heart can set the soul free! One of my fave K.K. Allen books!"
Words We Love By Blog

"What was beautifully written was the back and forth nature of the storyline. When I read the final word, I just wanted to sit, smile, and cry. Well done, Ms. Allen. Defying Gravity is my favorite of yours by far!!"
Lager & Lefse Book Blog

"Defying Gravity is a book that you will feel all the way to the very marrow of your bones. At times, while reading this book your heart will beat so hard, your eyes will well with tears and your breath will be stolen from you. K.K Allens words will wrap around your heart and your mind."
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About the Author

Erin Mallon is an actor, writer, and voice artist in New York City. Her naturally warm personality and youthful sound have proven excellent tools for the many young adult and romance audiobook titles she has narrated. A devoted volunteer at The 52nd Street Project, she is the voice behind many TV and radio commercials, was one of BACKSTAGE's Career Dispatch columnists for 2012, and has originated roles with numerous theater companies.

K. K. Allen is an award-winning author who graduated from the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington. She specializes in heartfelt and inspirational contemporary romance novels. A digital producer for a leading online educational institution, she currently resides with her son in central Florida.

Jason Clarke is an experienced narrator, actor, and musician. When not narrating audiobooks, he enjoys hiking, writing, and playing the guitar. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07VGNGN9D
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 25, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2845 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 373 pages
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K.K. Allen is a USA Today Bestselling and award-winning contemporary romance author who writes captivating, emotionally-charged, and character-driven love stories. K.K. graduated from the University of Washington with a communications degree, and she currently resides in central Florida with her ridiculously handsome little dude who owns her heart.

K.K.’s publishing journey began in June 2014 with a young adult contemporary fantasy trilogy, the Summer Solstice. In 2016, K.K. published her first contemporary romance, Up in the Treehouse, which went on to win the Romantic Times (RT) Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best New Adult Book of the Year. With K.K.'s love for inspirational and coming of age stories involving heartfelt narratives and honest emotions, you can be assured to always be surprised by what K.K. releases next.

Stay tuned for more information about upcoming projects by connecting with K.K. in all the social media spaces. Or find out first here —> https://geni.us/KKAllenNewsletter

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Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They enjoy the characters' interesting personalities and easy connection with them. The story has a realistic feel that readers appreciate. The writing style is described as superb and magical. Overall, customers describe the book as an enjoyable, heartwarming read that leaves you feeling satisfied.

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18 customers mention "Romance"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's romance. They find the relationship cute and the story engaging, with passionate scenes and heartwarming moments. The book is described as a sweet and heartwarming love story that readers can't put down.

"...Their story was beautiful and felt so realistic!!" Read more

"Wow!! What a read! Once again, KK wrote an amazing story that danced right into my heart!..." Read more

"...the writer is about dance and how much she brings those scenes to life with so much emotion...." Read more

"...This story had a lot of relatable feelings and situations, so it made it really easy to connect with the characters and love them even more." Read more

14 customers mention "Readability"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it engaging and a quick read that they can't put down. The romance is cute and their favorite in the series. The book lives up to their expectations and is a slow-burning story that is worth the wait.

"...It takes the reading experience to a whole new level that I hope other authors will adopt some day...." Read more

"...forbidden / sports / second chance romance was so cute and my favorite in the series. Amelia’s character is so strong...." Read more

"Another superb book in this series. A quick read that I couldn't put down! Loved it! Tobias is such a sweetheart!!..." Read more

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11 customers mention "Character development"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters interesting and strong. They find it easy to connect with them and love them even more. The story of Amelia and Tobias is a favorite among readers.

"...Loved this book!! Tobias's & Amelia's story was breathtaking and flawlessly written! Their story was beautiful and felt so realistic!!" Read more

"Another stellar romance from KK Allen! She breathes life into her characters like no other...." Read more

"...Tobias is so sweet and determined for a second chance with Amelia, and he does everything he can to get that chance. Their relationship is so cute...." Read more

"A sweet second chance romance. I loved that Tobias never gave up on Amelia and I also loved how she loved him all along...." Read more

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Customers find the book sweet and adorable. They describe the characters as sweet, cute, and determined.

"...Tobias is so sweet and determined for a second chance with Amelia, and he does everything he can to get that chance. Their relationship is so cute...." Read more

"...A quick read that I couldn't put down! Loved it! Tobias is such a sweetheart!!..." Read more

"...Tobias is a great book boyfriend. He’s kind, supportive, handsome, and persistent...." Read more

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Customers enjoyed the realistic story. They found the book's weaving together of time to be a great coming-of-age tale that made them appreciate life's important moments.

"...Their story was beautiful and felt so realistic!!" Read more

"...The way this book was woven together in time made everything feel so real. You could feel their love flying off the pages...." Read more

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Customers praise the writing style. They say the author did a phenomenal job and her words are magic.

"...Loved this book!! Tobias's & Amelia's story was breathtaking and flawlessly written! Their story was beautiful and felt so realistic!!" Read more

"...isn’t your thing, I say give Ms. Allen a shot, because her words are magic. I first met Amie in Center of Gravity and loved her spunk...." Read more

"...I enjoyed this book and I love this author's writing style and the videos added so much insight to the book. 💚..." Read more

"...Devastating secrets. Family drama. Finding and loving yourself. Superb writing. Romance that’ll sweep you off your feet...." Read more

3 customers mention "Feel"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's feel. They find it filled with all the emotions, laughs, and love you want from a second chance. The main character is described as kind, supportive, handsome, and persistent.

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"...K.K. Allen did a phenomenal job writing this story. It is filled with all the feels, laughs and love you want from a second chance romance...." Read more

"This book had all the feels. I loved that you could watch the dances so you could picture Amelia's heart being poured into her dreams...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They say it makes them laugh and cry, and that dancing is part of a fun, sexy story.

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Another stellar romance from KK Allen! She breathes life into her characters like no other. Even if romance isn’t your thing, I say give Ms. Allen a shot, because her words are magic.I first met Amie in Center of Gravity and loved her spunk. I got to know her a little better Falling from Gravity. I was ready to dive in to Defying Gravity with my heart wide open, and boy did it fill that heart up! It’s obvious from the beginning that Amie and Toby are meant to be, & I rooted for them until their very last page.I love how knowledgeable the writer is about dance and how much she brings those scenes to life with so much emotion. She also has done something uniquely brilliant in the Gravity series by incorporating YouTube links to dance studios performing the numbers (with permission!) It takes the reading experience to a whole new level that I hope other authors will adopt some day.If your looking for romance that will grab you, straight from the beginning, then grab this one. Oh, and even if you’re a paperback lover, like myself, I suggest purchasing the ebook and reading that so you can get the whole experience!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019
    Our greatest risk was the one we never took ...

    It was an accidental spring fling three years ago--one week spent in the mountains of Big Sur and no one was the wiser. Ignore the fact that Tobias James was my neighbor and my best friend's older brother. Or that upon our return his hoop dreams were waiting for him, robbing us of any potential future we could have shared.

    Now, I'm fulfilling my own dreams in L.A. and my biggest dream of all is about to come true.

    The last thing I expected was for my past and my present to collide. Not now. Not here. Not him. But he struts back into my life like he never even left. Unfortunately, I'll never forget what happened after he did.

    The ball is in my court, but Tobias isn't below stealing--my power, my resolve, my heart... When he wants a second chance to reignite our connection, my answer is simple. We can't.

    Not unless we defy the rules our dreams were built on and risk everything.

    Loved this book!! Tobias's & Amelia's story was breathtaking and flawlessly written! Their story was beautiful and felt so realistic!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
    Wow!! What a read! Once again, KK wrote an amazing story that danced right into my heart! Defying Gravity picked up where Falling From Gravity left off. I could not put this book down; I was committed from the start. KK had me completely immersed all the way to the end!

    After several years, Amelia was finally in a good place. She had worked through most of her demons and had come out a stronger woman. But what would happen when her past started to collide with the present? Would the dream of her past once again become the dream of her future?

    Tobias had a promise to keep and was not going to stop until it was fulfilled. But that promise could destroy dreams; would he be able to live with the consequences?

    The way this book was woven together in time made everything feel so real. You could feel their love flying off the pages. The angst of their secrets and choices will have your heart falling. But don’t worry, your heart will be whole by the end ❤️
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2019
    Another stellar romance from KK Allen! She breathes life into her characters like no other. Even if romance isn’t your thing, I say give Ms. Allen a shot, because her words are magic.

    I first met Amie in Center of Gravity and loved her spunk. I got to know her a little better Falling from Gravity. I was ready to dive in to Defying Gravity with my heart wide open, and boy did it fill that heart up! It’s obvious from the beginning that Amie and Toby are meant to be, & I rooted for them until their very last page.

    I love how knowledgeable the writer is about dance and how much she brings those scenes to life with so much emotion. She also has done something uniquely brilliant in the Gravity series by incorporating YouTube links to dance studios performing the numbers (with permission!) It takes the reading experience to a whole new level that I hope other authors will adopt some day.

    If your looking for romance that will grab you, straight from the beginning, then grab this one. Oh, and even if you’re a paperback lover, like myself, I suggest purchasing the ebook and reading that so you can get the whole experience!
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2019
    Another stellar romance from KK Allen! She breathes life into her characters like no other. Even if romance isn’t your thing, I say give Ms. Allen a shot, because her words are magic.

    I first met Amie in Center of Gravity and loved her spunk. I got to know her a little better Falling from Gravity. I was ready to dive in to Defying Gravity with my heart wide open, and boy did it fill that heart up! It’s obvious from the beginning that Amie and Toby are meant to be, & I rooted for them until their very last page.

    I love how knowledgeable the writer is about dance and how much she brings those scenes to life with so much emotion. She also has done something uniquely brilliant in the Gravity series by incorporating YouTube links to dance studios performing the numbers (with permission!) It takes the reading experience to a whole new level that I hope other authors will adopt some day.

    If your looking for romance that will grab you, straight from the beginning, then grab this one. Oh, and even if you’re a paperback lover, like myself, I suggest purchasing the ebook and reading that so you can get the whole experience!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2019
    This is the second book in a stand-alone series. I have not read the first book. I still enjoyed it. I am compelled to read the first book. There is a FREE prequel, Falling from Gravity that I would suggest reading first. I wanted to love this book more than I did. There were several things I liked about this book and some things just didn’t jive. I had a hard time staying into it. The coolest thing about this book is that it is interactive. When you get to a dance scene, there is a link so you can watch the dance. This is totally ahead of the game.

    I felt like there was a lot of telling and not showing in this book. It just left some holes. I felt like I was told a lot about their backgrounds and families. I would have rather been shown them. And the older I get the more I hate the best friend that turns into the enemy trope. Just no more.

    I totally love and support the message of this book. It can be see throughout the story. This one just didn’t tickle my pickle, but I look forward to what is to come.

    I voluntarily read an early copy.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2019
    Besides this being a second chance sports romance, I loved that this also contained a strong message of resilience, self love and over coming an abusive relationship. And let me be clear, bullying comes in all guises and in all walks of life. It’s tough, and when you change your dream and your goal, it’s not giving up, it’s just changing to a better direction.

    KK Allen is a new to me author, and I will definitely be reading more. She gave me everything that I love to read in a romantic book and my heart wept with joy as I nurtured it with the words from Amelia and Tobias’s story. I could forever tout why it stuttered as confessions were said to each other in those private (and hot) stolen moments, but I’m giving nothing away. Realistic expectations or not, there are others like me who love the extremes that our characters will go to in order to keep that dream of love alive. Tobias is a beautiful man who, in spite of everything, continued stoically to work towards his plans of true love.

    Another bonus is when an author will share their love of music, and how it inspired their writing. Though it’s not always to my taste, KK Allen has gone a step further in visually stimulating her reader’s emotional attachment to Amelia and Tobias’s story. Music is food for my soul, and adding that element to the book through links, really enhanced every emotion that Ms Allen’s words stirred within me as I read. I felt like I had an insight as to where her head was at, as I followed the links to watch the YouTube vids.

    I’ll finish off by saying that second chances, sports romances, best friend’s brother and dual POV are among my most favourite choices in a book. Tick, tick, tick and tick, meaning that Defying Gravity is a 5 Star read that I highly recommend. One click that and the prequel – you won’t be sorry.
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  • Stefanie
    5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful words
    Reviewed in Germany on February 16, 2022
    I just fell in love with Amelia and Tobias and all these beautiful words!
    How he described her as his moon… 😍 … he is such a wonderful and deep loving soul! ❤️
  • joanne c
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Canada on October 12, 2019
    Wow! What a book,I couldn’t put it down the characters and story line was so addictive you couldn’t wait to read it
  • Sarah Loopy Green
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unique
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2020
    My goodness. This was certainly phenomenal. The links in the book, click them! They were relatable to the story and what I think made it unique.

    As for the story,it was absolutely incredible. The journey Tobias and Amelia went on, the bond an connection, powerful.

    I haven't read the first two books in this series, and I didn't realise it was the third. Looking forward to reading more of K.I Allen, for sure.
  • bipana
    5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING ❤️
    Reviewed in Australia on July 26, 2019
    Such a beautiful story. It was really different from what I thought it would be but in a good way. Amelia and Tobias, they have a beautiful chemistry that only they understood and we get to see THEO and LEX and not to forget SHANE too 😍. This story was beautifully written with some twist.
    Thank you K K allen for this amazing story.
    This is my second book from her, Center of gravity being first and it definitely won’t be last. Now let me go and check her other books while I wait for another new book from her😅
  • Tracy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2022
    Wow! KK Allen does it again!
    All the feels were felt with this beautifully written story of finding yourself, heartbreak and love. I loved it from start to finish and would recommend to all HEA lovers who also love a book with angst and spice 😉🔥🥰

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