“I will breathe for you.”Some people’s bodies are built to run marathons. Others to lift and labour. And some are made so graceful their footsteps are barely heard. My body was built to be a vessel. It was always built for you.Maybelline Connors knows stars are not always as faultless as they appear. She knows life is not permanently concreted into its foundations, and love can last a lifetime … … foundations, and love can last a lifetime … even when a lifetime is shorter than one hoped.
May has only one thing left to fight for: her baby. And when the man you love’s heart is breaking, it can be hard to find the beauty in those stars you once adored.
With life there is love … and with love there will always be life.
ALWAYS YOU is a highly emotional standalone in the (Beautiful You series) by international bestselling author Belle Brooks. Grab your tissues and let your heart take over.
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Oh wow, this story absolutely floored me!
How many emotions can you feel during one story.
May and Will go through so much, on one page I’m happy, then heartbroken on another.
Beautifully written again by Belle, she really does put her heart and soul into her words! Oh and keep your tissues handy!
4.5 tear-streaked stars!
I’m honestly not much of a cryer, but this one really got me! I really loved the “list” and it’s name! I think Will was portrayed very well. I liked that he seemed real in his emotions and showed anger, etc. There were a couple times where it felt a touch rushed but I think that might just be me. I had to remind myself this isn’t a 300-500 page book. The ending was not what I expected, which was a very pleasant surprise! Brooks did an incredible job with this story!
This story sets Belle Brooks apart from the rest!
My heart was pounding and I was shocked and crying. Willard and May are two of the strongest people I know while having moments of weakness. May is such an amazing person and I would give anything to have half of her strength and determination. Willard just wants to save the love of his life. Their love is something so special anyone would be blessed to have it and envious to want it. Belle this book is filled with so much hope, love and forgiveness but is also gut-wrenching, heartbreaking and breathtakingly beautiful all rolled into one.
Tracey, Life Reads With Friends
I’ve cried while reading books before but NEVER like this. This book is a whole box of Kleexex worth. The love that May and Will have for one another is a rare and wonderful love, one we can all aspire to have. The love and support of family and friends is felt throughout this story. You absolutely LOVE every single person in this book and admire May for what she’s doing. This book will stay with me for a very long time…like my love for the author Belle Brooks….she’s one in a million!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
This book is heart breakingly beautiful. It is a love story for all the ages and will last the test of time. It tells the story of true love. Of unconditional love and of selfless love. Really isn’t that what we all hope for in our lifetime. Read this one, you’ll ugly cry but you will not be disappointed!! Bravo Belle, bravo!!!
Maybelline “May” Connors the never-ending dreamer is one of the most beautiful characters in the new release Always You. She sees the world as half full and then adds her own sparkle, making sure everyone smiles. She fell in love with Willard as a child and they grew into their adulthood, hand in hand, and betrothed to one another. There is nothing more sacred to either of them than their love and commitment. But sometimes love requires more strength and understanding to come full circle. May recognizes the importance of the job laid before her and the delicate task she must perform in order to guide Willard to the light of the power of their love.
Belle Brooks writes one of the most powerful love stories through a most unwelcoming muse. May and Will demonstrate the true magnificence of what deep-seated love means and how important it is to cherish each moment. Brooks has an extraordinary talent when writing the emotions of her characters, and Always You is no exception. Her ability to dissect love, life, and sacrifice and raise it to a whole new level only solidifies her boldness as a versatile author. Always You is a powerful moving read and should be added to the ‘have been read list’ without any reservations.
So heartbreaking yet so beautiful. May and Will’s love will leave you feeling so much. Have tissues handy.
Another amazing read by the lovely Belle!
This story gutted me. I mean full blown ugly cry. Heart shattered in my chest. Stomach felt full of lead. This author has a way with words that makes me feel every emotion bone deep.
May & Will are incredible characters faced with unimaginable choices. As always this author creates an absolutely painfully beautiful storyline while clearly making a very concious effort to do this heart breaking subject justice. Impeccable writing with every detail executed to perfection. Really magnificent book. Belle Brooks has immense talent that shines in every genre she writes. Love her work.
If you are in the mood for an intelligently articulated, emotional overload type of experience – All for You is EVERYTHING!
I told myself I would never put myself in the position of reading this book again and getting my heart broken and ripped a second time… but you know what? Screw that, Belle has done such an amazing job I couldn’t not read it again. A hundred boxes of tissues later I reached the end of the book and what an emotional journey this story took me on. It did get quite difficult to get through it at times as it did hit pretty close to home for me but I made it. There was also quite a bit of humour and some very sweet and cute moments in Will and May’s story (including their whole family and their escapades, I loved those scenes).
Even though there were a few parts that were slow going for me and parts that I felt jumped a little between chapters making me figure out the timeline of it (especially in the first third of the book), it was written with a beautiful storyline.
I did find May to be quite irrational at times but I guess what she’s going through and the decisions she had to make explains it (although it was still pretty annoying for me). I loved everything Will and their families did for her and with her, I loved the never-ending support they gave. I loved and enjoyed the flashbacks that were included, it helped me have that connection with the characters, to read about the things that happened back then. I loved the interactions between each character and knowing, no matter what happened, they’ll always stick by each other. And that ending in Will’s POV, just topped the book for me.
4.5 stars
I first read this story on Valentine’s Day of 2017, it was my first book by Brooks and it destroyed me. The author has now edited and added more emotion, heart and content, and left me even more destroyed.
My original review still stands (see below)
I’m not sure how to review this book. I’m a ball of feelings right now.
I think this is my first book by Belle Brooks and it was earth shattering. My heart hurts in a way I never thought possible and not in a bad way (clearly, I rated this 5 stars for a reason).
I’ve so much to say, but, the words… they, they just fail me. This story has touched my soul. I will never forget this book.
May had everything she could ask for, a loving husband and family, an amazing best friend but of course, bad things happen to good people.
May was a truly inspiring character. The way she faced her troubles with grace and bravery even when she was scared sheetless.
Sitting here, writing this and I’m still crying.
The story, the characters, she (the author) has brought it all to reality, Belle Brooks, she’s an artist. I don’t know about anyone else but this story wasn’t just words written on a page. They were the magic people look for Every time they crack open a book.
This book is worthy of more than just five stars.
To add to this original review, I can appreciate the attention to detail and research Brooks showed throughout this story. The growth the characters went through, the vivid imagery it was impeccable.
All For You is quite simply THE #1 Ugly Cry book of all time!!!! Belle Brooks is by far, THE BEST author!!!! She is simply phenomenal!!!!! What a brilliantly written book!!!! I can’t wait to read the other books in the Beautiful You series!!!!! If you haven’t read this book, what in the Hell are you eating for?!? Head to Amazon and one-click this baby NOW!!!! GO GO GO!!!!
I cried buckets of tears while reading this book. It’s beautiful, it’s heartbreaking, it’s so full of love.
You can feel the emotion pour off if the pages as you take this journey with these characters. It’s a beautiful show of love, romantic, familial, and parental. It’s sad, yes, but that’s not all there is.
You see these characters make the best decisions for them and their future, you learn to love them and you cry for them, but you also live for them.
Belle Brooks is an amazing author. I don’t think anyone else would have been able to pull this off. I knew what was coming, but I didn’t dread it. I just clutched my tissues and let this book play out. I trusted the author in giving us a beautiful story amongst the heartbreak and she delivered.
This book was absolutely amazing! I was hooked from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down until the very last page.
WOW…just wow… There are very few times in life where words truly escape me. After reading All for You; I find myself having one of those moments. Belle Brooks is truly a remarkable story-teller.
All for You takes the reader on an amazing roller coaster ride of emotions. This story about Maybelline and the heartbreaking path that life sometimes takes us down completely shattered my heart…. Then stomped on it for good measure before it slowly started to put it back together again. It reminds you how fleeting life can be and how deep true love can run.
It is hard to review this story without giving too many key details; but I can say that All for You. is a story that will stay with me for a long time and will easily be a top read for 2019.
May is a strong woman forced to make a difficult decision that will change everyone’s life. Will is her husband that has been by her side through it all. These two broke my heart and made me cry but what a story! A wonderful heartfelt read that I recommend.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving a review.
Talk about a gut wrenching story!! Brooks does incredible things in this story by pulling on every single last heart string. Ugly cry knows no bounds in this fated love story. My heart stayed permanently tensed throughout the entire read.
This book drained every last year from my eyes from the first page all the way through to the last. There isn’t much I can say without spoiling the book but this is one of the best books I’ve ever read and if you want something that will make you ugly cry this is the book for you. Just make sure you have plenty of tissues and chocolate and wine nearby.
The story of Will and May is one that is heartbreaking, a true tear jerker. It doesn’t necessary end with a HEA, there is no guy and girl being together at the end of the book- instead there’s loss and new life.
I’ve read this book twice now and it’s emotionally gutted me both times. May is such a selfless person who just wants to leave her husband with the one thing she can when she can be longer be with him, a child. She gives up any chance at fighting at prolonging her own life for that. This book is so emotionally raw it’s almost hard to read but yet you get sucked in and can’t put it down.
All For You by Belle Brooks
Heartbreaking but unbelievably beautiful!
Belle Brooks you have gone and done it again. “ALL FOR YOU” is one of the most beautiful stories I have ever read ! I wish I could put into words what I feel, I never cried so much reading a book.The journey that May and Will and the gang endured was sad but was beautiful at the same time .It was full of selflessness, friendships,heartbreak, forgiveness, healing, joy and new beginnings. This will be a book that I will tell everyone that if they must choose just one book to buy this must be the ONE ! Dam if you didn’t make me Ugly Cry Again! !!! 😉 I would give this book 10 stars (hearts ) if I could . I adore you Belle!
Wow. I am literally grasping at words trying to describe this book. I cried. Like really cried over this book. I don’t think I will ever read another book like “All For You” because it is one of a kind. It wrecked me then put me back together again. Definitely a must read, just be prepared for the tears!!