All I've Wanted All I've Needed: Rise & Fall Series, Book 1 by A.E. Valdez
A Review By: LC
Harlow Shaw feels naïve for believing in happily ever afters, but she craves a love that lights her up.
She thinks she has it all with her boyfriend—Until his promising baseball career overshadows their relationship, and he asks her a life-changing question. It causes her to wonder if what they have is all she ever truly wanted. Harlow is yearning for more than the curated life she is living.
A trip to Bali, a move to Seattle, and an alleged burned cup of coffee lead her to a friendship she didn't know she needed and a love so deep she can feel it in her bones.
Review Notes:
Audio Book Publication Year: 2024
An installment in a Series? Yes
Narrator (s): iiKane, Winston James
Harlow is a young woman determined to carve her own path, even if it means leaving behind everything she’s ever known—including her hometown and her only friend. Stepping out of her comfort zone, she finds a new sense of independence in a place that feels both exciting and unfamiliar. Along with her own space and a fresh start, she lands a job where she meets Ace—who is rude, condescending, and seemingly ungrateful.
Despite their rocky start, a shared love of coffee slowly melts the ice between them, and an unexpected friendship begins to form. Both Harlow and Ace wrestle with their growing feelings, hesitant to admit what’s really happening between them. But when Harlow falls ill and Ace steps up to care for her, everything changes.
This is a story about healing, personal growth, and the courage to open your heart—even when it’s scary. Perfect for readers on their own journey of self-discovery and emotional renewal.
Reading Recommendation? Yes
Rating: 3 (It's aight)
Content Warnings? Human or animal loss
