“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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I balled like a baby. I didn’t have not one dry eye while reading this book. If it wasn’t a full on cry then I was teary-eyed. I definitely felt all kinds of emotions. This book is beautifully written and is a must read for all. All for You will touch your heart in all kinds of different ways. This book might hit other’s harder than others but it is book that you absolutely should read no matter what. I would give All for You 20 stars if I could. I know how much of an impact this book has made on me and it will continue to do so. Thank you Belle for an AMAZING story. #teamMaybelline
I received this beauty as a “Super Secret Book Blind Date” under the name “Always You” from the Facebook group “Quirky Blind Date With A Book” in 2017. So I could say I received an ARC but I did not know who wrote it, what it’s name was and what it’s about. I dove in totally clueless which was a weird but great experience especially with such a wonderful book.
“A mother’s love is never lost because it beats with the heart of her child”
Always for You was my first ugly cry that year and I didn’t expect one so soon. This story is heartbreaking and breathtakingly beautiful! It was so easy to love May and Will, to feel deeply with and for them. Although the topic is not an easy one, the book captured me between being entertained and making me cry my eyes out.
“Always and forever, no matter the weather”
There are so many things I loved about this story and it’s characters, I guess I won’t be able to write about all of them. But let me try to mention three of them:
1. Each character mentioned in this book will grow to you, even if they are only mentioned briefly.
2. It’s amazing how Will and May grow together with each day. How they try to handle things and being there for each other. You feel like you can touch the love which those two share.
3. How family and friends stick together, how they deal with the whole situation and do everything they can to make all things happen.
“”It was always you” There would have never been another choice I would have made.”
One more thing: The blurb doesn’t do justice – Honestly I am not sure if I would have read this book, if I only judged on its blurb. But I am more than happy that I read it and if you are a little like me and wouldn’t read it because of the description, here my recommendation: GO FOR IT – you won’t regret it! Promise! But keep your tissues ready 🙂
“”Will you still love me tomorrow?” “and everyday after, every single day.””
*I received a free copy of All For You. This has in no way influenced my review which is honest and unbiased.*
All for You is a heart-wrenching roller-coaster! I mean, really, truly heart-wrenching. I cried so hard at times it felt like my heart was breaking.
There is so much love in this story, and so much fight, too. But the heartbreak is really what is front and center, and that’s really all I can say without spoiling anything for anyone. I think this story needs to be read without knowing any of what will happen.
This book is one of those books that sits with you for a long time after you read it. May and Wills story is a true testament of love. I won’t lie, it’s a hard one to get through, lots of tears are shed during this book. Especially if you are a mom. The truth is this story is something you would never wish on your worst enemy but its something that could actually happen in real life. It definitely makes you appreciate what you have it your life. If your in the mood for an ugly cry book, this is it.
I’ve read this book twice now trying to find the right words to give this book the review it deserves.. and I’ve still come up empty, there are no words worthy of this book.
From start to finish both times I was broken, I felt May and Wills pain as if it was my own, I cried for them, like snotty ugly cried.
May got her wish, and I am so glad she managed to, I will hug my children extra tight tonight, and every night after
Fate plays a roll in all of our lives. Things happen for a reason and sometimes that reason can bring you heart wrenching pain. Sometimes we have to make choices that change the paths of our lives and leave everything else in shambles. This book is that and so much more. It will gut you and show you that sometimes the price of a miracle is steep. Sometimes we have to give our last breath to give the one we love more than anything a chance. Knowing what all parents know we would willing give our lives for our children no questions asked. The fallout is one that you never see coming. The struggles and lives you changed because of your choice changes things for good and for very bad. This book tells this story beautiful and I can’t wait for the next book Belle writes. The emotions consumed me and I loved every minute of it.
This book is amazing. It will tear at your heart and pull you in. The writing is exquisite and captures you from the beginning. This is the kind of book that leaves you thinking about it for days afterward. It is the love story of Will and May and the harrowing journey they find themselves on. I don’t want to ruin it, but I definitely recommend it, just be prepared to feel a lot of different strong emotions. Buy it now.
All For You, is one heartbreaking and heartwarming story. We’re following May and Will’s journey through one of life’s toughest curve balls it tends to give. It’s a ugly cry story, so have tissues ready and stay hydrated. And be warned, this book is going to break you emotionally.
I loved this book so much. Have a box of tissues handy though.
I had read this book when it was called Always You.
I could not get myself to re-read it.
I am not the person to cry during books, but this left me in pieces and bawling my eyes out.
I highly recommend this book though because Belle Brooks really knows how to capture you and tell you an amazing story!
All For You by Belle Brooks is book One in the Beautiful You Series.
OMG this was such a emotional read but at the same time it kept me turning the pages. I love books that bring you through through so many emotions.
A very emotional read for sure but a good one.
What can I say that has not been said about this book? That a mother’s love is undeniably the best thing a child could ask for. That a wife’s need to protect her husband from the most unimaginable heartache out ways her needs.
The one thing that Will and May have been trying for they finally get but only to find out the most devastating news. So what does she do carry the baby to term or have an abortion and save her life? What will Will think how will he react can he accept May’s decision or will he walk out on her when she tells him?
May is the most bravest and unselfish person I have ever read about and Will has to be a very brave man for his wife on her journey. If your in the mood for a very moving book that will have you crying at some points and your heart hurting but feel full at the time then go ahead and give this book a shot.
This book is about unconditional love…
…love from mother, father, lover, and friend
My heart was broken into pieces,
..but then it pieced back together again.
This story becomes a part of you.. one you never forget
A MUST READ!!!!
All For You is by far my #1 ugly cry book of all times. If I could give more than 5 stars I would! This was such a beautifully written book. Everything about it was phenomenal and full of angst. The way Belle Brooks wrote All For You was like you were literally in the book, living in their world. The characters were so amazing, relatable and real. The story of soul mates and true love. She definitely takes you on an emotional ride. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve cried, which was pretty much throughout the whole book. But with the sadness Belle added humor and happiness. She leaves me with a major book hangover and not ready to leave the world of Willard and Maybelline.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!! GRAB YOUR TISSUES!!!
Okay I thought I was doing well until the first tears starting forming in chapter… five! Then things progressively went down the emotional gurgler.
I honestly don’t know how I would react to bad news however I wanted to shake May and get her to tell Will. The fact that Gem and Will, well really everyone close, reacted with compassion but also disappointment in the delayed reveal to me made it so real. Their ongoing reactions consolidated this as did the whole story from May’s perspective. I’m not going to lie, I found this very hard to read because it was so REAL.
All For You is a fast paced story where you find yourself turning the pages with speed because of it’s solid and compelling storyline. The story is told in two time frames; now and the past when May and Will met and became friends from childhood. May tells this back story through find memories that do break up the overwhelming grief of the situation.
Is my heart broken? Yes, but in a beautiful way and I look forward to reading book two, Without You, when it releases.
What an absolutely amazing read All For You is. Be warned though, it’s an ‘ugly cry’ book and requires at least one full box of tissues!
I’m not going to attempt a summary of this novel because my words cannot do justice to those of Belle Brooks. All I will say is that this is a book about immense courage.
The courage of May – selfless!
The courage of Will – heartbreaking!
The courage of the eight other family and friends that ride this emotional roller-coaster with them – inspiring!
Amazing
Beautiful breathtaking story of love,family and friends.
Ms. Brooks delivers a love story intertwined with the hardest of pains and sadness.
The characters are remarkable.
They are not only relatable.
But they pierced my heart and soul.
The minute I started reading the book it had my heart rate going up and afraid of the outcome.
As expected the outcome torn my heart to pieces.
But the author along with bringing me to tears.
She shows the reader the power of love.
The unconditional love each person had for May.
And Mays ultimate love for her child.
I loved loved seeing the bonds of each person in May’s life.
Getting to see her relationships with each person was so emotional and so touching.
Her husband Will has been a part of her life from childhood.
What an incredible man he is.
Their love and commitment to one another just wrapped around my broken heart.
He accepts Mays decisions and tries his best to give her happy beautiful days.
I can’t say enough good things about this book.
How the author along with the heartbreak and gives the reader the view into one woman’s life,loss and those she loves and those who love her.
The power of love is a spectacular thing.
This story… Better have your tissues available because the feels and emotions wrenched from this story are incredible. May and Will have a storybook beginning. Friends since kids they have one of those loves that are eternal. When May gets diagnosed with a type of terminal cancer and also finds herself pregnant, she must make some hard decisions. With the help, love and support of family and friends, May’s goal is to create many lasting memories. This isn’t an easy story to read because you can feel the outcome but find yourself hoping the author pulls a magic trick and all is good. Stunning as much as it is heartbreaking.
Kleenex!! I needed an abundance of tissues to get through this book. From page three until the very last word in the book, I was crying.
May is a complex character that is easy to love and even easier to be angrier to be with. My heart broke for her and her circumstances. Some will agree with her decision, some will call her selfish. I loved May, but couldn’t decide if she was selfish or not. Will is a good man. A truly good man. His love for his wife, his pure heart and even his flaws made me love and admire him. His heartbreak and despair made me love him so much more.
This is a beautifully tragic story that was flawlessly written. I love these characters so so much! Belle Brooks is a new to me author and I am so glad I finally got to read one of her books! This is a story NOT to be missed!!
This book has completely ripped my heart out and I am not okay. All For You was the highly emotional story of a woman faced with an impossible, gut-wrenching decision and the consequences of her choice. It was raw and honest and painful to read. Perfect for when you need a good cry. I will never forget this book.