From bestselling author Ella Fields comes a new angst-filled standalone romance.Lars Bradby was supposed to be my forever.That was before we found out he would become a father at the tender age of eighteen. For years, he’d watched me.For months, he’d wanted me.For weeks, he’d chased me. Relentless and infuriating, he turned my stubborn heart into something pliable and weak. Sly and honest, he … something pliable and weak.
Sly and honest, he worked his way into my life as though he’d always planned to be the focal point of it.
In love and naive, even when our future seemed bleak, I believed in us.
Heartbroken and desperate, I tore my bleeding heart from my chest, wanting only the best for him.
In doing so, our forever wasn’t just interrupted. It was chased away with one irreversible decision after another.
And now, we could no longer see it beneath the heaping piles of debris we’d left in our wake.
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Ella is an author who just seems to be able to write teenage drama like no other. Daphne and Lars didn’t make it easy on my emotions or heart. One thing Ella always writes characters that no matter how flawed they are I always fall for them. Lars mum is an absolute star, I’ve been in a similar situation and my mum stepped up and yet again Ella pitched this perfectly. I was angry and frustrated, I was happy and full of admiration seriously Lars was just perfect. My kindle took quite the bashing whilst reading this. Another well written well thought out story from an amazing writer.
5 Stars!
Daphne Morris is the popular, beautiful, rich girl at Magnolia Cove Prep. She didn’t do attachments and doesn’t like labels when it comes to the opposite sex. Then gorgeous bad boy Lars Bradby decides she’s going to be his, and he pursues her relentlessly until he makes her believe in them as much as he does. He’s obsessed with her, and pushes all her boundaries. She tries to keep him at a distance, but soon realizes it’s hopeless. If she let him close, she didn’t think her heart could escape unscathed, but she feels way too much when he’s around. Could he be the one to make her believe in forever?
Lars Bradby is on scholarship at Magnolia Cove Prep. and works hard for everything he has. This includes trying to get Daphne Morris to finally notice him. He’s crushed on her for years, and just wanted her to give him a chance. He chases her until she see’s they are meant to be, but once he becomes the center of her world, everything begins to fall apart around them. They are both left heartbroken, and their future together is uncertain. After many bad decisions and choices, will they be able to find their way back to one another?
Forever and Never (Magnolia Cove, #2) by Ella Fields was a romance full of angst, forgiveness, and the most breathtaking love. It’s complicated, messy, intense, and even more emotional than I anticipated. I loved this story so much! Lars and his heart of gold made me swoon hard! His character was deep, real, and unforgettable. I’m still thinking of this incredible story and this beautiful couple!
This was completely crazy. I mean just Young/New Adult, edgy, non-stop twists and angst crazy. It was like reading a train wreck. As such it was seriously un-put-downable. There’s something about these mature YA/NA stories, that Ella Fields is in a master class of writing, that really resonate with me especially when the characters are wise beyond their years yet so incredibly adept at making foolish choices when it comes to matters of the heart. The vulnerability showcased and exploited in Forever and Never was exponential and I just couldn’t tear my eyes away from the pages.
I think the entertainment level of this book was the true kicker. It was just non-stop. These two characters are like oil and water. One surly and sour, one charming and coy. Their chemistry is palpable and the game of cat vs. mouse that ensues was so fun. When the tables turn and the cat becomes the mouse and vice versa I felt especially satisfied. There’s something to be said for understanding, forgiveness, and self sacrifice and the major ways in which these characters stand for those things is great. Mistake upon mistake leads to heart break and warfare between the two but Ella Fields does a stand out job of keeping the tension simmering just right.
The writing of Ella Fields obviously keeps you enthralled in her story. She knows her characters and isn’t afraid to throw them huge curve balls. She toggles between the points of view of the mains seamlessly giving us great insights to their triumphs and downfalls. I loved this messy, crazy, romantic, immature yet mature romance story. A real great time.
I thought this would be a cute NA story. Boy, was I wrong. The story line is mature and heartbreaking yet the characters still act like their age. This is a story of first love, heartbreak,forgiveness and what’s meant to be will be. I liked that this story was like life, it wasn’t easy and there were hardships. I wished I would have felt more of a connection between Daphne and Lars . There was a surprise that I wasn’t expecting at all. I wish more came of that.
Forever and Never is everything and more you’d expect from Ella Fields! Lars and Daphne’s story is magical and captivating. The angst level is through the roof and the unexpected and crazy twists and turns will have you picking your jaw up from the floor and I loved every gut wrenching, raw, agonizing moment of it! Even when I thought my heart couldnt take anymore she smashed it more! These characters and this story are some of my favorite by Ella. Lars and Daphne will forever and ever be with you after reading their story!
Forever and Never by Ella Fields managed to shatter my soul with this breathtakingly emotional tale that wholeheartedly captivated every inch of my heart! This author’s beautifully unique storytelling ability draws me in and keeps me on the edge through every twist and turn. Just when I thought that I had everything figured out, the author changes directions, which leaves me guessing until the very end. Oh and the angst that she brings had my heart beating in overdrive.
Ever since meeting Daphne and Lars in Kiss and Break Up I have been eagerly anticipating their story. These two imperfect souls had a twisted and complicated relationship right from the beginning and my heart was praying that they would get their happily ever after, especially since they would have to fight long and hard to achieve it. Their hot and steamy chemistry set my heart on fire, and the emotional scenes had me in a fit of tears. This story took me on a journey and I loved every moment of it!
Ella Fields in one of my favorite authors and this story proves exactly why! I devoured this story in one sitting because I could not put it down, even for a second and now I am counting down the days until I get the next book in the Magnolia series. If I thought this story destroyed my heart, I have no doubt the next book is going to obliterate my entire body, mind, and soul! Bring on all the feels!!!
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HE is determined, SHE ain’t interested. Well, that’s what she thought.
Lars Bradby has always believed that Daphne Morris will be his one day. He patiently waited and made moves but in return, she kept pushing him away until she couldn’t anymore.
Giving what they both need a chance, they discovered each other and tried to get pass through the walls of differences and flaws. But what happens when fate always tries to pull them apart every time they become closer to what they could be?
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Forever and Never is heartachingly beautiful. Ella Fields didn’t even try to give my poor heart a break. Each chapter either made me swoon like crazy or made me want to hurt somebody because things are so freaken complicated! Extremes and no in betweens.
Lars and Daphne have this special chemistry that skyrocketed them to the top of my favorite couples list. There’s no way you can just love one of them. It’s so amazing to read how slowly this strong young woman breaks her defenses and gives this patient boy a chance. My heart melts for those tiny revelations Ella gifts her readers which allow me to see them beyond their bad boy and rich girl facade.
Ella never disappoints and she’s never afraid to take her writing always a step further. She’s never scared to break hearts and give her characters that tough destiny. And you know what? This what makes her books standout. She etches stories onto the hearts of readers and give them a love story they will never ever forget.
Forever and Never is not an easy read. It’s filled with addicting teenage heartache, dramas, and angst but I promise, Lars and Daphne will make every inch of pain so worth it.
From the minute Lars and Daphne were introduced in the first book of the Magnolia Cove series (Kiss and Break Up), I immediately knew I needed their story ASAP! Ella Fields is a once in a lifetime author that’s not afraid to push the boundaries of the angst-o-meter. I always know she’s going to bring all the feels to her unique, heartfelt AND heartbreaking novels. With every story she ups her game and I can’t get enough of the character worlds she creates! I have loved all of her characters, but these two are extremely special. I especially love the growth in Daphne’s character. She is now one of my all time favorite heroines! The journey Lars and Daphne go on is not one to be missed! Get ready everyone! Buckle up and don’t forget to bubble wrap your kindles!
I feel like I still haven’t recovered from this book. Ella Fields has written an incredible book filled with love, emotion and angst. There were parts I had to put the book down and scream into a pillow. No one writes angst quite like Ella. I feel like there aren’t words that can do justice to how amazing this book is!
Lars and Daphne were quite the pair. So perfect for each other but separately so very imperfect and flawed. Lars, even with his horrible actions, captured my heart. To see him vulnerable and full of love was so heartwarming yet heartbreaking. The love Lars has for his daughter is so beautiful. He loves with his whole heart and is afraid to show it.
I wanted to ring Daphne’s neck one minute and give her a giant hung the next. I was on a literal rollercoaster of emotions.
Forever and Never has catapulted itself to one of my favorite books of the year. Ella Fields has cemented herself has one of my favorite authors and the queen of angst!
Well I am trying to find the words, but they are escaping me. I just finished Forever and Never …. and I kind of wish that I could go back and read it all over again like it was brand new! This book was so great. Daphne and Lars were just so much so fast! There were some plot twists that I did NOT see coming…. but then there was one thing that I saw it coming from a mile away and it didn’t lessen the impact on my emotions. I literally felt like I was going to throw up because it was such a punch to the gut! This story gave me very serious Pretty Venom vibes but in a bit of a lower angst level (if that makes any sense at all). The way that Daphne handled herself and the situation that she found herself in was not always the greatest way to deal, but honestly she went with what she knew. Despite how cold these actions may have seemed, she was doing what she thought was right out of love for Lars. Don’t even get me started on how immature he acted through out the book! He did some really mean and hurtful things just to get back at her. The fact that she forgave him (and it was more than once) should have him kissing the ground that she walks on for the rest of their days! I really think that Daphne is one of my favorites. This is another Ella Fields book that I would totally give more than 5 stars too…. but they won’t let me! So the 5 will have to do.
This book is an emotional rollercoaster that you want to just keep going although your heart can’t take much more. Just like this authors other books you will smile, laugh, cry and swoon over and over. This book has so many twists and heart wrenching scenes. It’s and absolute MUST READ!
Ella Fields, what have you done to me?! This book was beyond amazing. My emotions were so high and so low in a matter of a day (as I finished in all one day). I just couldn’t put it down. How do you do it?! How do you make us love these characters, put us through the ringer, and then pull us back in?! It is amazing how you do it.
The emotions in this book are unreal. It’s so raw. My chest was physically aching for these characters at one point. Tears pooling in my eyes. These characters may be in high school but this certainly doesn’t read like a young adult book. Lars and Daphne’s story….ugh! I didn’t know if I could love them as much as I loved Dash and Peggy’s story but I sure can.
Ella’s writing just keeps getting better. I’ve loved every book I’ve read of hers. Ella really knows how to write top notch angst.
Ugh, everyone just needs to read Ella Fields. You are missing out if you don’t.
Blown away. There is no other way to describe how this book left me.
Ella Fields has always, and will always be a one-click author for me, but this story has eclipsed everything she has written to date in it’s ability to drive home such hard felt, soul impacting emotion, I really don’t think I will ever forget it.
I knew Lars and Daphne’s story would be something else.
Nothing can tear burgeoning love apart like an unplanned pregnancy; even more so when it is not of the couple in question.
As such this story took a predictable path early.
But it’s in the delivery that Fields displays her mastery in storytelling and her superb ability to draw you into the scene and syphon out your heart.
What ensues is a gut wrenching journey where sacrifice, pain, fury and betrayal are exchanged.
An epic battle of the mind vs the heart that really leaves the reader seriously wondering if there really is any semblance of a path back to love.
This story hurts to read. Really hurts!
But damn if it isn’t sublimely satisfying and so worth the pain.
This is my absolute number one read this year and so worthy of all the stars!
Oh my goodness what just happened?! My heart has literally been all over the place!
I don’t know how Ella does it but she has done it once again. Forever and never is everything! It was absolutely epic with flawless writing as always.
If you like angst you will fall in love with this book just as I have! Ella is the Queen for angst and it was off the charts in Forever and Never!
I fell in love with Lars and Daphne – admittedly it took a bit longer to love Daphne but how could you not? Gosh they had it tough and handled everything amazingly and with maturity for 18 year olds.
Every new release of Ella’s amazes me to no end and Forever and never was no exception. Seriously there are not enough stars for Forever and Never.
Now I need some downtime to decipher it all!
I have a new nickname for Ella Fields…….The Queen of Angst…..and she does it so deliciously that your emotions soar over the peaks and valleys of young love and all the complications that can arise. I adored how this story kept me tangled on the inside and kept me emotionally moved.
Daphne and Lars story is a moving one. The angst level is off the charts but the love that they discover is one that is a forever kind. They are young, high school, but sometimes you meet that forever one in HS. But as with all teenagers, things happen that can alternately change your path in life. And doing certain things out of what you think someone else needs can sometimes work or backfire.
Daphne is the girl that Lars has always known was special. But she’s never given him the time of day. Summer before senior year, something kinda clicks and Daphne decides that Lars might not be so bad. But Daphne’s life is easy in that she’s a rich girl but her life has issues that keeps walls erect around her. Lars is from the other side of town. And while he may not be rich, his mother makes up for the lack of. He’s passionate, cocky and is a good son to his mother. As Lars and Daphne relationship grows, their togetherness starts to break down Daphne’s walls until that faithful news comes and their worlds are thrown upside down.
Daphne and Lars’ story is absorbing, it’s fiery, it’s emotional and it’s down right angsty to the moon and back. But throughout the story, you can’t help but fall in love with these two. Their actions at time are cringe worthy but it’s what happens when youth is tested. I felt the their hurt, rage, disappointment as well as their lust, trepidation, responsibility and love. And then that Epilogue, 6 years Later, which I must admit is just about the best ever when an author gives you that glimpse way further out, is the BEST!!! I loved how the author gave everyone their Forever and Ever!!! You broken my heart and put it back together Ella Fields, thank you for the heartfelt story
3.5 stars
I really don’t know how to rate this book. For as long as it took me reading it, I was in a love/hate relationship with it. There are as many things I love about it as I don’t.
Sadly it took me some time to get into the story and somehow I expected something else of this story. And the angst level I think Ella Fields mastered in her other books didn’t touch me here until about 70%.
Also there are some smaller things that irritated me which I don’t want to go into detail.
What I did love about the book was Ella’s descriptive writing, the analogies. I highlighted many parts in this book that are simply swoonworthy. I love how the characters grow though the tough time where they struggled. They grew on their own and they grew together as couple. At such a young age, going through this and master it, that’s pretty impressive and Ella Fields delivers it totally believable.
Weighing up the things I like and disliked and how the book made me feel, it’s unfortunately not a full 4 star for me. But I’m sure it deserves all the fantastic reviews, you will find here.
Gazillion stars!
This book didn’t let me breathe, geez i was dying! I am a big sucker for anything, literally anything Angsty. And this was everything. Ella is one of my go-to angst authors. Knew without a doubt she’ll deliver another fantastic story. I loved everything about Lars & Daphne! Their love, the sex, their imperfections, the twists. Oh how i didn’t see it coming. What a ride! I’m just glad i made it out alive. My wtf moments almost killed me, i had died in there somewhere along the story, i came alive towards the beautiful ending. Oh this is going to be a big book hangover for me. Loved love love this book!
This is book 2 of Magnolia Cove – be sure to start with Kiss and Break Up to avoid spoilers!
Ella Fields writes teenage angst better than anyone. From beginning to the very last page, it’s chock full of high school drama.
6++++++++++ Stars!!
“Forever’s a long time.”
“Not nearly long enough.”
I could describe Forever and Never by Ella Fields using all the words—the feelings, the heartache and pain, the love, the journey—and it still wouldn’t be enough to do this novel justice. Just when I’ve said , “This is it! This is my favorite Ella Fields book!”, the next one I read becomes my new favorite.
Forever and Never was real. It was raw. It gutted me at times. I was so immersed in Lars + Daphne’s world, I felt as if I was living it right alongside them.
“I don’t want to be your boyfriend… I want to be your whole world.”
Young love isn’t easy—it’s all consuming, life changing, and messy all at once. You want it to last forever and can’t imagine your world without your one true love in it.
With obstacles thrown at Lars and Daphne every which way, and the angst level through the roof, I couldn’t control the tears and the screams—I’m lucky my Kindle survived intact.
“Heartbreak was a ghost. You didn’t need to see it to feel it, and you could never outrun it.”
Ms. Fields’ talent and storytelling ability is brilliant. She tackles hard times, hurdles, and those sensitive topics others shy away from, leaving you breathless and in need of a paper bag along with an immediate desire to re-read.
Forever and Never is now on my favorites-of-all-time list and my heart will never be the same. I truly don’t know how to move on. Phenomenal!!!
I’m completely dead right now….Ella Fields has obliterated me with this book.
I always jump for joy when I find out that one of my favorite authors is coming out with a new book and Ella Fields is one of the authors that does that for me.
I always, ALWAYS know that she’s going to shatter my heart into pieces at the beginning and by the end my heart has healed and is content as can be.
But my heart was beating double time as I read Lars and Daphne’s story. These two kids were shown that not everything is candy and unicorns. Sometimes we have to grow up faster than we want and take on bigger obligations and responsibilities.
I actually really loved Daphne because she was such a strong heroine. For being a teenager she was very mature. When things got tough she didn’t run, on the contrary she was always looking for ways to make everything better. I don’t think I’ve ever loved any of Ella Fields’ heroines as much as I did this one.
Lars, oh Lars! He stole my heart from the get-go. He wasn’t scared to pursue the girl he liked and he was relentless until he finally got her. The fact that he had to grow up fast and think about what mattered more than what he wanted made me love him more. His relationship with Daphne has been the biggest impact for me with this author’s stories because these kids had to grow up extremely fast and learned that life wasn’t easy.
They certainly had many ups and downs throughout their story but even with the challenges that were thrown at them, they came out winners in the end.
Lars and Daphne — my number 1 couple EVER!!