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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Her heart is hard, her words are harsh but all in the name of self preservation.
Hes watched and wanted her, been rebuffed, but still hes intrigued by her.
One party changes the balance of things, one kiss is the beginning, but wheres the end…..
Wowsers roses and thorns entwined with a bitter dose of fate and reality, what a read!
Two teenagers inexperienced in true love made me sigh and swoon over their innocence and naivety.
Their cruel sweetness, inviting and enticing, whilst their actions of angst and drama had me glued to my seat.
Daphne the forgotten somewhat unwanted daughter, desperately trying to claw her way through life with her heart unscathed.
Underneath her chosen face, shes just as scared as the next person. Needing to be accepted for who she is.
Lars the guy who’s besotted with the one girl who pays him no attention. He tries to second guess her but shes unique.
His lines of love are so sweet and endearing, you cant help but love him.
Another fantastic emotional read from Ella. She has a distinctive style of writing and I for one love and adore her words.
I cant wait to see who’s next, though I have an idea … 🙂
This story just took me back to high school again! It’s all the things you remember happening as a teen. Not necessarily that it happened to you but all of the things that happened around you. It’s filled with angst, bad boy romance and mean girl drama. But it’s even more than that.
Lars and Daphne are so different, they come from different worlds basically, but they’re the same old souls. And they are quite hot together. I like that they still took their time being together. Lars and his friends may be the gorgeous bad boys of Magnolia Cove high, but their there for the girls that mean the most to them.
I have to admit that there was a very big shocker in this story that I was wholly unprepared for, and wow! Both Daphne and Lars were so wrong at their worst points, but they both felt undeserving and betrayed. But working things out also makes for one great read!
This is another story that keeps me reading. I haven’t read one story by Ella that I haven’t loved. I hope Jacksom and Willa’s story is next and I can’t wait for it!
Sigh, this is just such a beautifully tragic story. If you read Kiss and Break Up (which is the first book in this series of stand-alone novels that revolve around an amazing group of characters) then you know bits and pieces of what’s to come in this book… but you don’t know the half of what you’re stepping into. I can promise you that. I have never, ever, in all my years of reading been so fundamentally wrong about the way a story was going to play out before. In my head, I assumed that Lars was one thing and that Daphne was another. The joke is on me because they couldn’t be more complex and fascinating, and they truly couldn’t be any further away from my initial assumptions.
I am, without a doubt, completely and utterly smitten with all things Lars Bradby. What. A. Man. He’s so much more than what we see in KABU. He’s not just some bad boy with a chip on his shoulder, actually… there is no chip. This is possibly the first book I’ve picked up where he has zero shame about his life or where he comes from. He’s poor, on a full scholarship at the school, but his life is happy. He’s grateful for what he has and he never tries to hide his life. He’s determined and focused and he directs all of his attention and emotions on one lucky duck of a girl. I mean, I can’t even get into the depths of WHY I fell for his character so hard, because everyone needs to experience his growth on their own. I’ll just say that he immediately became a favorite of mine and despite his missteps and mistakes… he remained perfect in my eyes.
Now, can we discuss my homegirl Daphne for a second? She’s a force, just not in the way I expected her to be at all. She’s the furthest thing from selfish and she’s achingly vulnerable. Her personal development was one of the best I have ever read, she didn’t just learn her own value and worth… she really and truly became a better version of herself. I love her so much, her strength and her perseverance is awe inspiring.
Y’all, I didn’t just love this story. I revealed in it. It altered my perception on life and stole a chunk of my heart. Honestly, this story is beautiful and although the journey is messy and rough… it’s one of the best I’ve come across. I can’t wait to see what Ella does with this gang next.
There’s absolutely no author out there that can compare to the level of angst, heartbreak, and just pure raw talent that this particular author possesses. I find myself falling deeper and deeper in love with each character for every book she has ever written, and this book was absolutely no different.
Lars and Daphne have a rocky road ahead of them in order to get their own happy ever after, even from the very first chapter. From there, it’s an absolute wild ride that left my mind spinning to no end. It may be the no sleep-because I simply couldn’t put the book down-but delirium has set in hard at the realization that the book is over and I now have the hangover of all hangovers. The book is completely full of plot trusts you won’t see coming-that will make your heart completely plummet out of your chest. Mine did-several times.
After all of the heart palpitations, it’s easy for me to recognize why I truly believe this author is so incredibly talented. Her characters are so incredibly genuine, that even them just casually sharing a meal, or sitting at the table pulled the greatest emotions out of me. Absolutely in love with this book. A top read for 2019 for sure!
6 “Cotton” Stars!!!
What are words? What is there left to say when you’ve said it all already. How can I continuously pour every emotion imaginable and have my heart shatter and say “enough already?” And the answer is never. When it comes to Ella Fields I will go to every and all the lengths possible to feel what she makes me feel. Why? Because I’m an addict to her writing and I need her words.
I honestly don’t know how I’m writing this seeing as I’m an emotional wreck. I’m drained both emotionally and physically. I’m hurting, my heart and soul hurt, but at the same time they’re also full beyond belief. And that’s a definite with Ella, she’ll obliterated your heart but at the same time piece it back together, even if it’s pieced back a little jagged.
I desperately wanted and needed Lars and Daphne’s story. The little pieces that were given about them only made me want it even more. I didn’t know to what extremes they would put me through, and boy I wasn’t emotionally prepared. The twists and turns only added to my already overactive hysteria. And there was one part in particular that had me raging hardcore. I needed to take deep calming breaths in order to keep my heart rate at a steady pace because I was fuming. I honestly had to walk away and take a couple of minutes because I was speechless and just had to stop reading for a bit. But I knew sooner or later the healing would take its course, and yes I’d be a little broken and beaten, but still whole nonetheless.
“His eyes were windows to uncharted waters. The unpredictable kind that could either carry you to shore or lash you repeatedly until you run out of oxygen.”
Lars ultimately solidified himself as my favorite. I fell and fell to the extreme depths so hard for him. I didn’t know what to expect, but it was everything and more. The way he loves and cares is beyond measure. He’s devoted, caring and will do everything for the people he loves. Gosh I love him so damn much.
“You could meet your first love, possibly your soul mate, but there were always conditions for those who didn’t deserve them.”
Daphne struck a cord with me, and not in a bad way. She was stubborn, so damn stubborn. For as much as she didn’t want to want Lars the fall was inevitable. And it was honestly only a matter of time for her and her guarded heart to take a chance.
Lars and Daphne destroyed me. They took my heart and repeatedly stomped on it until it was left in a pile of shattered pieces. They took the light out of my soul until it was a black mess. The tears I cried over these two were far too many to count. I was completely and utterly exhausted. But in the end they took those shattered pieces of my heart and little by little put it back together. They brought the light back to my soul until it was luminous. The tears shed were no longer sad, but happy. And I was put back together, still a little bruised, but that’s alright.
Forever and Never obliterated all my senses. Angst, angst, angst, so much angst. It left me reeling and holding on for dear life. Lars and Daphne left me breathless. I loved these two imperfect but perfect for each other so damn much. They will forever and ever own a piece of my heart. #DarsForever
A FOREVER FAVORITE
MUST READ
After that bomb was dropped in Kiss And Break Up we knew Lars Bradby and Daphne Morris’ story would be a rollercoaster ride of epic proportions. And Lord is that an understatement! This story was so emotional and sexy but has the typical Ella Fields killer angst that we love and die a thousand deaths from. Lars and Daphne were absolutely incredible. This story was sweet, swoony, heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting but in Fields’ fashion – she almost murdered me in the process!
Gah!! I always have anxiety starting a new story by this author as I legit have #CallumPTSD. Fans of Fields know exactly what I’m talking about. Her stories are addicting and thrilling and also very real and honest. They stay with you and viscerally affect you where you can’t really function until you reach the final word. Without giving away any spoilers, Forever and Never describes the tumultuous love story between Lars and Daphne and painfully shows us how the one you love the most wields the power to land the deepest cut. This story was so gripping and equally heartbreaking. I held my breath during so many parts as tears flooded my eyes in helpless anger while I steadfastly rooted for this couple. The storytelling was impeccable and I got lost in the brilliance of this author’s words.
All in all this was another fantastic story by Fields. As always, the angst level is high and unparalleled but the feels are magnificent. I was caught up in this outstanding story and never wanted it to end. Bravo! 5 stars! ~Ratula
OMG! THIS. BOOK. IS. EVERYTHING. Ella you have out done yourself once again. This book had me experiencing every emotion possible. My heart filled with happiness as it did with sadness; never a dull moment that`s for sure but in the best possible way! Daphne and Lars`story pulls at the heart strings and doesn`t let go. Both characters go through alot of hardships and growth throughout the book. They help eachother excel as well as hinder eachother at times , but one thing is evident is their love for one another. They always say if you love someone set them free, if it is meant to be they will always find a way back. Ella captured this theme perfectly and I truly enjoyed experiencing their journey right along side them as they fought to find true happiness. Definite winner Ella! Great job 🙂
Forever and Never is the second book in the Magnolia Cove series and a phenomenal addition to this series. I loved Kiss and Break Up so much I did not think is was possible for Ella Fields to top that story. Not only did she exceed my expectations but she played with my emotions while doing so. Forever and Never was perfection. It evoked so many emotions throughout the entire story, I felt battered and bruised at times, yet I could not put it down.
The characters were well developed yet so likable you would easily relate to them and become invested in their story and the plot was layered and beautifully-crafted as to keep you hooked until the very end.
Forever and Never was an emotional, intense page-turner that takes you on a journey with some twists and turns and bumps in the road, but you will not want it any other way. This masterpiece was is without a doubt one of my top read for 2019 and I would highly recommend it to all lovers of NA romances.
When going through a huge book slump you begin to wonder if any book will pull you out of it. Although, I’ve been dying to get my pretty little paws on Lars & Daphne’s story since the moment we met them in Kiss and Break Up, I was still a little concerned going in. Not that I didn’t think their story could pull me out of it, but more so did I prematurely set the bar so high for them and would it live up to my expectations. Yes! Yes it did!!
Forever and Never was everything. Never once did I feel like I was being told their story. I felt like I was in it, going through the emotions right beside them, kind of like I was transported to Magnolia Cove and watched and felt in real time what was happening. That my friends is made up of great storytelling and writing abilities and this author knocked it out of the park!
Now for those of us who are soooo patiently waiting for Jackson & Willa story, we will sit here and wait because we all know how tragically beautiful it will be and I absolutely cannot wait.
Story telling: 5 stars
Character development: 5+ stars
Angst: 4.5 stars
Steam: 5 stars
Overall:
Ella Fields is an automatic one click author for me. Her books are always angsty and emotional. Her flawed characters are always easy to love but Daphne and Lars (especially Lars) stole my heart from the start of Forever and Never. Two people that seem like opposites but share this connection that makes you believe they’d work so well together. Their story isn’t an easy one. It sucked me in, made me fall in love with the characters. One part frustrated/ angered me to the point of tears (always a positive thing if an author can make me feel to that extent). I kept putting my kindle down and walking away but within minutes I was picking it back up because I needed to know how things were going to turn out. Lars and Daphne’s story broke my heart but in true Ella Fields fashion it also put it back together (even if it wasn’t quite the same as before).
This book is a captivating read. Lars and Daphne’s story is an emotional rollercoaster, prepare to feel every single thing while reading this book. It’s heartbreaking, it’s sweet, it’s frustrating, it’s a must read for angst lovers. Another fantastic book by Ella Fields.
This story had me feeling so many emotions. My heart hurt for both Lars and Daphne. They made me happy and giddy then sad then mad then frustrated then hopeful…you get the picture. I love that Ella can pull all of that angst right out of me and stretch my heart to the breaking point and then patch it back together again. She’s that talented with her stories. She doesn’t run away from the hard topics…she plucks them out of the air and creates beautiful imperfect people with a love story that pulls them together despite all of the trauma. I am so addicted to all of the characters and the hardships they push through to reach their soulmate. Page after page, it’s so difficult to look away and that’s why she’s a must read author for me.
Wow! The angst level is off the charts on this one. The back and forth between Daphne and Lars, the war they wage with not only each other but with themselves too.
Lars has had it bad for Daphne since the moment he met her, but she shows little to no interest, but something about him intrigues her. Reluctantly she starts something with him and before she knew it she and Lars were on the road, smooth at times,beautiful at others, but also filled with potholes and craters. Some you think they’ll never be able to crawl from.
At times I really hated Lars, but I knew somehow he would redeem himself and he did in spades. Though I understood why I didn’t like the how he did what he did. This was probably my favorite of the two in the series. The Christmas scene did me in for some reason, sat and cried for a few minutes.
Well wow totally not what I expected at all. Very heartbreaking and intense brilliant story with lots of angst and drama that had me screaming out loud. Daphne and Lars are very complicated so much I had to take breathers reading this book cause I wanted to cuss them both out! I never wanted to shake 2 characters so much in my life! Then again they are teenagers and this story makes it more real. I loved this book and wanted more! 5/5 forever and ever stars
This book ya’ll! This book destroyed me in the best possible way….
Swollen eyes
Pile of tissues
Kindle thrown across room on multiple occasions
New favorite book from Ella Fields
Daphne & Lars took angst to a whole new level. The push and pull between these two and their off the charts chemistry had me swooning all over the place and their stubbornness had me screaming at my kindle screen. This was a rocky road for both of them… both of them making mistakes; some so big that honestly your not sure that they will ever recover from.
“Romance will never die; it simply changes shape”
Forever and Never was jam packed full of so many wonderful things….first love, messy love (because what love story is ever easy), heartbreak, laughs (Thank you Dash & Peggy) & so many swoon-worthy moments. This was such a beautifully honest story and I hope that you enjoy it and much as I did.
“They say forever waits for nobody, but I didn’t necessarily agree. If we could separate what was meant to happen from what could still happen, then forever would never be lost. It was merely altered.
After all, forever was just another word. An unstable, ever-changing word.
Only one thing could weather any storm and transcend time.
Love.
I’d do it all again. I’d try over and over again. Always. As long as it meant I’d end up here.
Because scars did fade, and in their wake, beauty unfurled and blossomed. Trust formed anew, growing stronger alongside a love that refused to ever perish.” -Lars
With each new story Ella brings to life, I swear it’s her goal to obliterate my heart and in doing so, she reshapes it and forms it around her characters and their stories forever. And she did exactly that with this story. Lars and Daphne truly possessed and obsessed me! Much like Lars’ “relentless and infuriating” pursuit in getting Daphne, Ella’s words continually pulled me in with each chapter read. With each encounter. With each swoon worthy moment. With each heart-shattering twist. I could not get enough of these two!
We got a glimpse into Lars and Daphne’s story in KISS AND BREAK UP (Magnolia Cove #1), but we didn’t know the depths of their relationship until now. In FOREVER AND NEVER, the storyline takes place parallel to KISS AND BREAK UP, but it is in no way the same story retold. We are getting completely new POV’s (both Daphne and Lars) and a completely new story, it’s just occurring at the same time as book 1, so there are moments in this book where some scenes from KISS AND BREAK UP, overlap with Lars and Daphne’s storyline, but it is only when it is pertinent to the development of the plot. At the same time, Ella further develops other secondary characters within the story and throws in little bread crumbs for future characters books, so now I am even more intrigued in those books! I’m anticipating Jackson and Willa will be next!
This book was pure angst heaven for me. I LOVED THESE TWO! I had a major #girlcrush on Daphne. She is so bold and stubborn. She takes what she wants and puts herself first where it counts…until Lars breaks down her walls and works his way into her heart, then she puts his happiness above all else. The self-sacrificing that Daphne made for Lars and his happiness, at the risk of their relationship, brought tears to my eyes. And Lars…oh man, he jumped into my heart right from the beginning. It wasn’t much of a battle to get me to love him.
I adored reading every minute of their relationship as it unfolded…the filthy *wink* and the destructive *tears*. The character development was authentic and stayed true to how 18 year olds would react and think with the circumstances that happened within FOREVER AND NEVER. Lars and Daphne, like all teenagers, reacted to situations through their emotions and not always rationally and because of that, they went through their biggest “storm” of their young lives. Right when things should’ve been blossoming within their new relationship, it was gradually crumbling because of one naive and reckless decision at a time.
There were so many moments that had me swooning over what Lars did or said for Daphne. #relationshipgoals
There were so many deliciously filthy moments between Lars and Daphne that had my toes curling. Then there were the plot twists and angst. Moments that had my heart racing and had me wanting to eat tons of Dove chocolate’s (my comfort snack), which I totally did! LOL.
Ella’s story telling and writing once again consumed me! Her books are so addictive! This is why I come back time and time again to Ella, I know I am going to get everything I crave in a book: forever love and heart pounding angst. This story brought all that and then some! It not only obliterated my heart, but it blew away my expectations and moved up my “Ella top favorites” list. I think it’s safe to say, Lars and Daphne are my new favorite couple from Ella.
FOREVER AND NEVER is considered a standalone and it totally could be read as one, but I am strongly suggesting you read book 1, KISS AND BREAK UP first. Like I said, you meet Lars and Daphne in that book, so you get another layer to their story through the eyes and ears of Peggy and Dash, in that book.
“Forever.”Lars kissed beneath my chin, his nose nuzzling into my neck.
“And ever.”
5 FOREVER Stars
Omg!! I couldn’t put this book down. Seriously this author has a way with putting you heart thru the shredder. I fell in love with Lars. I loved Daphne. She needed her heart filled up. I laughed at Dash locked in his parents bathroom. I smiled and loved how they fell in love with Lily. It truly felt like you could see them. My heart broke a million times, but truly it felt so real. This book was amazing!
Forever and Never from Ella Fields broke me. Like, literally broke me. When I finished I didn’t know which way was up … My heart was both broken and full and this one goes straight into my Forever Favourites.
It’s only the second time in my life I’ve been tempted to flick to the end of a book. My heart was pounding so hard & I needed answers. I resisted. Just.
Daphne and Lars destroyed me in the best possible way. This story is the kind of NA Angst that makes my reader heat beat a little harder. Characters this author conjured from thin air left me battered – feeling like I not only knew them, but genuinely cared about them and I was left feeling desperate for them to get their hard fought HEA.
It’s no secret I fangirl this author’s work and storytelling like this is why. Her ability to draw me completely into a story in such a way everything else falls away is a rare gift. That is why she could write any genre and I would follow her down the path – because at the end would be her words. Simple as that.
If you like your stories jam packed with teenage bad decisions, first loves that will have you swooning and screaming and moments that will have you gasping out loud then this one’s for you. Enjoy the ride!
Oh my heart it hurts so much after reading this book but in such a good way Ella Fields is another author that i read and her words are just life there’s no other way to explain it.
This book was everything and more, we met Lars and Daphne in Kiss and Breakup and when i knew there book i was so excited especially the way kiss and breakup ended.
We didn’t know too much about these characters but Daphne was not what i expected she was so god i don’t know how to explain her but she was just so complex she was a character you could love but i just wanted to get into the book and help her see that she deserved to be loved.
Lars was such a surprise and didn’t expect him to be so soft and a guy that just said what he wanted and what he needed, but you hurt him and he will destroy you and got my heart bled for this man and then other times i hated him.
This book runs in sort of the same time line as kiss and break up so you could read the first connections of Daphne and Lars but then it all falls apart oh my goodness this was emotional, angsty, rip your heart out in parts, had me crying like a baby. These are the books i love, i had just read another emotional amazing book and so i was in this story so much.
Absolutely loved everything about this book another favourite for 2019 loved everything about this story and Ella Fields writes these books so freaking well and her words i love them so much. If your a fan of Ella’s you won’t be disappointed and if you haven’t read her yet DO IT NOW, you won’t regret it.
A massive 5 +++ Forever and Never stars for this
Ohhh myyy gaawwdd!! This book was EVERYTHING!!!
Lars and Daphne broke and put me back together
again, over and over How to describe what the words
and the world that the author created & sucked me into.
Forever and Never was beyond EPIC in the most gut
wrenching, mind blowing, raw, and so so real book EVER
I loved it beyond words.
This book is definitely one of those that leaves scars in your
heart because it was so real.
Forever and Never by Ella Fields
AMAZING! What another hit by Ella!! It is ever so well written! Loved it so much! The story is so captivating! What a great roller coaster of emotions. Absolutely superb!
“Only one thing could weather any storm and transcend time. Love. I’d do it all again. I’d try over and over again. Always. As long as it meant I’d end up here, Because scars did fade, and in their wake, beauty unfurled and blossomed. Trust formed anew, growing stronger alongside a love that refused to ever perish.”
Excellent read! Highly recommend!!