He Falls First

Colburn Brothers, Book 1

By: Jill Shalvis

Narrated by: Lila Winters, Sebastian York

No one is going to convince her to fall in love again...

Ryder Colburn has his hands full running the family business and caring for the ailing father who’s a virtual stranger from the cold, heavy-handed man he used to be. He’s got zero free time for hobbies or women. Or so he thinks until one walks into his life… and the path of an oncoming car.

Ryder doesn’t mind playing the hero for the skittish, scarred chef Penny. Maybe it’s the secrets in her eyes or the scar on her chin. Whatever the reason, he’s compelled to get closer.

Penny’s learned her lesson and now she’s paying the price. That’s why she’s sharing a dilapidated house in a tiny California town with her feisty grandmother and tween brother living off the leftovers from her catering job. It’s a far cry from her dream life. But who needs dreams… or love… or sex when there’s amateur plumbing projects to tackle and breakfast casseroles to bake?

One thing’s for sure, she’s never falling in love again. Not even with the sexy, snarky contractor who keeps testing the walls she’s built.

©2025 Jill Shalvis (P)2025 That's What She Said Publishing, Inc

Can’t wait for the rest of the series!

Well done by all, writing and performance. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

Favorite Narrators

Thank you Jill Shalvis for using my favorite narrators Lila Winters and Sebastian York. The usage of the slogans "taking my Constitution" and the condom slogan "Don't be a fool wrap your tool" that I have never heard of were funny. quirky and catchy. It wasn't until the second to last chapter that I figured out why this audible is titled "He Falls First," nice. Additionally, pairing two characteristic individuals who are both for the first time together afraid of getting hurt, letting someone in, and for the first time learning what love, commitment, sacrifice and reciprocation is all about. Authoress Jill Shalvis thank you for these humorous, catchy and very characteristical audible. I can't wait until the next Coburn Brothers audibles.😁😆😊
P.S: Kiara's twins Abby and Alex are cute, vocal and funny. I hope that there is more of them and Penelope's brother Wyatt, also with a brotherly sense of humor.

A great story with endearing characters.

This book was a fun and engaging. The characters were honest and real. The romance was sweet and powerful. I think the narrators did a great job and hit the character tone just right. Looking forward to another by this author.

Loved the parrot

I enjoyed this book. I really liked the parrot. it made me laugh a few times. I'm hoping to read the bother story next to see what went wrong.

Loved it!

This was a good one. Very mature and realistic and more common with today’s dating world, which I appreciated. It was also really cute how their attraction naturally progressed, it wasn’t over the top or too soon. I’m a fan and want to know more with the side characters too- so off to see if there are more books in this series!