Even When I'm Gone

Stay With Me, Book 2

By: Nicole Fiorina

Narrated by: Lilly Drake, Michael Gallagher, Gregory Salinas

Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

The second book in a heart-consuming series.

Ollie: Forget everything you thought you knew. Hell, I don't even know myself anymore. For seven months, I've been gone, only to come back to be tested in every way possible. They say keep your enemies close, and my demons welcomed me back with open arms. My downfall is a necessary evil. But Mia is my endgame.

Mia: Seven months ago, Ollie surrendered to the darkness, abandoning me in the process. He stripped me of my walls, only to leave me defenseless. Now he's back, along with fresh new faces and obstacles standing in our way. He says to trust no one. Not even him. How am I supposed to be strong for us both when I'm losing my grip?

©2019 Nicole Fiorina (P)2021 Nicole Fiorina

absolutely mind blown

wow! not only was this immaculate writing, these audios were amazing in their own right. so so good.

This series is perfection

I cannot say enough good things about this book and this audio is absolutely incredible! The narration is outstanding and the care they put into ever sentence makes the entire book! I cannot wait to listen to the 3rd one!

Exceptional

This story and the narrators were exceptional! This was so good! A heartfelt and raw story you don’t want to miss!

Loving Each Other Through It All

The second book in this series starts where book one left off and it always shattered my heart. Ollie isn’t the same but Mia still holds on to their love and hope even when it seems impossible. The emotions while reading bleed off the pages but hearing them spoken out loud by these narrators bring the heartache to a new level that shatters me to my soul. Yes that may sound dramatic but the story is an amazing emotional rollercoaster so when it’s brought to life like this it makes it seem so realistic. While Mia struggles to bring her Ollie back there are others still looking to bring them down. Can they make it out with their love still in tact or will their love leave them shattered with no way to pick up the pieces? The love and pain are so tangible it feels as if it’s your own. As I said before this author knows how to take you to the edge, dangle a happy ending in front of you, then push you over the cliff and with the narration it brings the story from the words from my mind to in front of me. Can’t wait to hear book 3 I’m sure it will blow us all away.

Loved

I really enjoyed it. It was a little slow moving but I’m invested in the journey of these characters. Can’t wait to dive into the 3rd book.

A tragic beauty love story

This series is one that I can't seem to get enough of. Nicole has written a tragic beautiful story. I absolutely loved and hated Ollie during this book. Ollie is by far one of my favorite book boyfriends. He is a smart sensitive man that only has eyes for Mia. His love for her is beautiful. They way he treats her in this book upset me at times although understanding his mindset and struggles allowed me to forgive him at times. Ethan is someone that is there for Mia when Ollie is not. Their relationship grows as hers and Ollies vanishes. I liked Ethan but I felt he at times took advantage of Mia's weakness. I have a love hate relationship for Ethan. Mia is so strong in this book. Her growth from the first book is significant. My heart breaks for her during this book. I found myself crying at times. The things she endures is awful. Her relentless pursuit to not give up and help Ollie out of his darkness. So much happens in this book and as much as I hate the trials and tribulations I love seeing Ollie and Mia love endure. If you haven't read this book you are missing out. The audible book is awesome. I love the narrators. Hearing Ollie and Mia come alive is everything I needed.

Reformatory College Romance

Even When I'm Gone by Nicole Fiorina is a reformatory college romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Lilly Drake, Michael Gallagher, and Gregory Salinas. This is the second book in the Stay With Me series.

I originally read this book in 2020 when it was released and was so excited to see it come to life in audio. This story took me on an emotional roller coaster that I didn’t want to get off. I loved getting Mia, Ollie, and Ethan's points of view throughout the book. It really brings the story to life.

Lilly, Michael, and Gregory did an amazing job on the narration! I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I would highly recommend this series if you like reformatory college romances, gothic romances, new adult romances, romantic suspense, or psychological thrillers.

Heartbreakingly good

Noooooooo!

Zeke!
Ethan!

Wow! I don’t even have words at the moment so I may need to come back to this with a better, more detailed review.

Everything hurts.

Love this series!!!

“A villain and a hero. An angel and a demon. Heaven and hell.”

I have let me emotions simmer for days, and I’m still not sure how to get all of thoughts out of my head. Even When I’m Gone is such an emotional endeavor! I fell in love with Ollie and Mia in Stay With Me, and I was on pins and needles watching their story play out. Watching these two struggle, emotionally and physically, is heart wrenching!

“That’s the thing about love. Once it touches you, it doesn’t go away.”

Ollie and Mia have this soul deep connection and I KNOW they belong together. Their journey isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s distressing, destructive and down right painful at times. But then it’s sweet, romantic and sooo beautiful. They belong together, plain and simple. Only it’s not that simple. There are so many obstacles in their way.

“Embrace it, Mia. Every moment, no matter how long it lasts, it’s all worth it, yeah?”

Two years. That’s how long they are in that godforsaken place. A place where you can’t trust anyone. Where your so called “friends” are waiting to stab you in the back. Where you can’t even trust the staff. Bad things happen everyday. But Ollie and Mia are survivors. They will get through it. My heart needs to believe that.

“Sure, we were adults, but stripped of our freedom and deprived of our identity by the hands of medication and means of brainwash—an attempt to reset us like a broken toy.”

At the end I was screaming “NOOOOOO! NO! NO! NO! THIS CANT BE HAPPENING!” I’m losing my mind wondering where Fiorina is taking us in the next book!!!! I’m still blown away that this is a debut series!! The writing gets better and better. It’s the emotions that this is going to bring it out in you, that make it such a fabulous read. You will have no choice but to still be thinking of the characters days later.

Narration is pretty freaking awesome! Lilly Drake, Michael Gallagher and Gregory Salinas are freaking fabulous!

Even better than the first book!

OMG. Just OMG. 😭😮‍💨 What a rollercoaster that was!! And HOLY PLOT TWIST!! Wow. This book cemented my undying love for my baby Ollie Masters. He is literal perfection. This book was incredible. As someone who has struggled with mental health in the past, This series hits close to home for me, but wasn’t triggering if that makes sense. I desperately want Ollie and Mia to have their HEA, they deserve it so much. I honestly can’t believe the rollercoaster ride my emotions just took! I don’t think I’ve ever felt that wide of a range of emotions while reading a book, and I am absolutely here for it!