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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Definitely in the top reads of 2019
I am at the point where there are not enough words to describe how much I love this author. I have been here since the very beginning and have read everything that she has ever written. Normally, I would say how she has grown from book one until now. Except, I would be lying because this author from the very first book has been in a league all her own. This book just showcased that. The stylistic choices she uses to make a sentence more than just words strung together and instead turns them into something that if I can close my eyes and have them become tangible images or feelings is mind-boggling. Truly sublime bliss.
In typical fashion, there is angst galore. Yet, there is also a sense of growth and introspection in the characters. The first book in this series seemed to have so much focus about high school which made it YA/NA and even though this book started in High School it definitely felt “older” I enjoyed watching these characters as they struggled to find their own identities as well as make heads or tails of this forever type of love. Lars and Daphne did not have an easy ride by any stretch of the imagination but that was part of the beauty of their journey. I felt every emotion that they felt, both good and bad, which speaks volumes of how amazing this author is. There is no sugar coating of things. Whether it is with words spoken or actions> And goodness knows there were a lot of actions that were pretty shocking.
There are so many things that I could go on to say about this book but even then it would not do it justice. This author has given me a story that reminded me that there is a fine love between love and hate, that love is fragile and while beautiful like a rose it also has thorns and will make you bleed. That is what happened here. My heart hurt and lordy did it bleed. It also reminded me that love takes work and sometimes the risk is worth the fall because even if it isn’t guaranteed there is something about it that will imprint into one’s DNA. It will change you forever.
I thought that this was going to be an easy review to write, but I was wrong. Anything I type up doesn’t even come close to doing the words in this story justice, as Ella Fields has truly outdone herself with this story. Forever and Never was absolutely amazing and is hands down my favorite story from her, even though I love all her stories and will read anything she writes. I’ll admit that this was not an easy story to read, as there was lots of heartache and heartbreak……but I would not change one thing about it. Daphne and Lars are so special and incredible and I love them so much. They took me on quite the wild and wonderful ride, and the lack of sleep I got because I stayed up late finishing this extraordinary story was totally worth it.
Forever and Never is easily one of my favorites of 2019……and of all-time.
Forever and Never is book 2 in the young adult “Magnolia Cove” series by Ella Fields. This is Daphne and Lars’ story. I will try to make this as spoiler free as I can. Forever and Never is an emotional powerhouse of a read!! It’s a journey of young love, heartache, betrayal, pain, forgiveness, wants, dreams, young love, passion and true love. Daphne and Lars will have you rooting for their HEA but know you will be broken apart brutally and brought together piece by piece. The emotions you will definitely feel which Ella Fields did a terrific job of conveying with her characters. The feels come across the pages, the emotions and the connection between the main characters. The plot is fantastic, the chemistry is intense and the twists kept me on my toes. The ending was amazing. Absolutely fabulous!!
My Rating: 4.8 stars *******
From beginning to end this book had my heart fluttering, tightening and skipping beats.
#NoSpoilers = BUT this story has an element that I Freaken LOVE!! A trope some might call it.
~Kissing this man could change a woman if she wasn’t careful.~
This is an Epic Love Story.
Ella took hold of my heart from the beginning of Lars and Daphne story.
She squeezed the shit out of my heart, and it felt soooo good. Played with it. Kicked it around a little (or a lot ).
I didn’t realize I wasn’t breathing until I finished and released all the air from inside of me.
Ella then released my heart and it was full of ALL THE LOVE AND FEELS for this book. Gaaaaaaaaah!
#Masterpiece #Favorite Ella Fields book! AND I FLOVE ALL HER BOOKS.
~ “You taste like a fucking dream, only better. A candy-shrouded dream.” ~
I will FOREVER love this and will NEVER forget it
Forever and Never gave me ALL. THE. FEELS! This is a story where my heart got lodged in my throat on multiple occasions. It’s filled with so much angst and drama, and it’s all bundled up into one perfectly written love story. Talk about high school drama x’s 1000.
I love and appreciate the time and care that she put into these characters. Lars grew on me more and more until I was fully in BBF lust with him. Daphne was a girl who was wiser than her own age. She’s the kind of girl who you want on your side through any battle. He’s the kind of guy that she shouldn’t want at all, but can’t help but fall for. The ups and downs of their relationship were so perfectly illustrated that I couldn’t help but feel it all down to my bones. I stayed up until 3am to finish the book, and that’s saying a lot considering I’m a 35 year old mother of 2!
Have you read any Ella Fields books? They take you on such an amazing journey through love, you never think you’ll crawl your way out of the book. That’s exactly what this book did! She is hands-down one of my favorite NA authors.
Cotton & Picasso stars!
I #Dars
Honest to goodness, how does Ella do it. I want to know, I need to know how she manages to captivate my heart, breaks me in two and I keep coming back for more. Her words consume every part of me. I know it will hurt, I know I will be broken and I know she’ll patch my heart back together and send me on my way like she didn’t just squeeze it to pieces. Forever and Never is no exception, she has set the bar high with everything she’s written and she continues to rise above and beyond!
I loved Daphne and Lars as a couple. Their passion and intensity is felt through their entire journey. Their love is intoxicating and all consuming, every moment with them was a treat and I enjoyed every minute of it. Forever and Never is honest, real and painful. It’s also a beautiful love story and that’s what makes this a 5 Star read. You may not realize it that the time, but Ella doesn’t give us what we expect, she gives us what we need. Once you take this journey with her, there is no going back. I for one, could not be happier that I’ve hitched my ride to her beautiful storytelling. I will keep coming back for more!
What can I say? I should really just hand over my heart to Ella Fields because each time I read one of her books, she reaches into my chest and yanks it out before squeezing and squeezing and squeezing until I feel like my heart will shatter. But she patches it up of course. Eventually.
Lars and Daphne do not have the easiest road to travel. One moment, before they even truly began, has far reaching consequences for their relationship. It feels like it could be the one thing that ends them before they’ve had a chance to really get started. A few moments had me shaking my head as Lars and Daphne threw their barbed thorns at each other. Although, I felt that Daphne had good intentions whereas Lars was often reacting in anger. It made me want to strangle him especially because I knew how sweet and swoon-worthy he could be when he wanted. But one incident revealed something that had me nearly shrieking, SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!
Ella Fields’ writing is addictive and gut wrenching. She doesn’t sugar coat it and I think sometimes you need the raw and gritty aspects of what life can throw at us. The difficulties we overcome can make us stronger and have us appreciate the good things in our lives all the more. Forever and Never highlights that even though life can take us on detours, it doesn’t necessarily take us from our destined path. Especially when we fight for it. I loved every second of this story: the sweet tender moments, the heart squeezing times and everything in between. #LarsandDaphneForeverandEver
You know if it’s an Ella Field’s book that you will be an emotional wreck.
She will tear you completely down with her words and build you right back up.
A N G S T to infinity and beyond.
Forever and Never is a story of LOVE.
Lars..be still my heart. Daphne…I loved when she finally let go.
You want a book that has all the feels, grab this book. I think this might be her best work to date.
~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 5/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine)~ 5/5
Secondary Characters~ 5/5
The Feels~ 5/5
Pacing~ 5/5
Addictiveness~5/5
Angst~ 5/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemisty ~ 5/5
Theme or Tone~ 5/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 5/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 5/5
Originality~ 5/5
Ending~ 5/5
Book Cover~ Simple and elegant
Series~ Magnolia Cove
Source~ Kindle eBook -ARC for honest review
Would I read more from the author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
5 FOREVER AND NEVER STARS!! My heart was shattered several time with all the ups and downs in this emotional read. Daphne and Lars will give you all the feels and love through their love story. Nobody writes heartfelt stories like Ella Fields, she is PHENOMENAL!! This is one book you need to 1-Click!!
(First thoughts … more to come)
Five cotton stars!
Oh my stars! What a book gem has delivered Ella Fields. “Forever and never” played with my heart like it was unbreakable. I’m still full of contradictory emotions; good ones and bad ones. This book was unexpected and stunning. A Young Adult Romance that surpasses all expectations. Deep, devastatingly beautiful and brutally addictive. A teenage dream wrapped in drama, angst, forbidden crushes, friendship and hope. It is a journey of young love, betrayal, hurt, forgiveness and second chances. It is the whole package.
It didn’t take me long to become addicted to this heart-breaking and heart-warming tale. It wasn’t just another book. It was a special story that I won’t be able to forget.
This is the story of Daphne and Lars. The broken princess and the simple artist. Two souls that found solace in each other company. They create madness just by simply touching. The moon and the sun dance in their eyes. Young romance wrapping them in a comfortable bubble that will be busted by life.
Every time I think ‘hey, I found my favourite Ella Fields book’ she has to prove me wrong by writing yet another heartbreaking story that leaves you emotionally drained and craving something similar to what Lars and Daphne were experiencing. And trust me when I say that their love story is the never-ending kind, the kind that will stay with you for years after you finish the last paragraph. Just like all the beautiful words that are engraved in my mind – forever and ever.
Storyline: It was refreshing to read about a boy crazy about a girl who doesn’t give you the time of the day. Watching the couple overcoming the obstacles Ms Fields loves throwing at her characters made my vision blurry. BLURRY. (Makes me question if I’m on a good way to become indifferent to Ella’s bullying. Yes, I call the thing she’s doing to us readers bullying. But there is no sweeter way of torturing, right Lars?)
Characters: Perfectly flawed. First half Lars might’ve become my favourite book boyfriend. Sorry, Dash, Quinn, Toby, Jared,…. you all can compete with second half Lars for the second place, but Lars might still come out as a winner. No, he IS the winner. Who could have thought one of Ella’s male leads could be so romantic.
The writing: Impeccable. Addictive. One of the many reasons why give this book a chance. I wish I could compel you to read it. Forever and Never was THAT good. Easy to read. A story with a great world building and with even greater soul shattering events that leave permament marks on your mind and heart.
FINAL RATING: zero ninja stars because they all found my heart so there aren’t any left to rate one of the best reads of 2019
Ella Fields has left me a HOT MESS!!! I knew Lars and Daphne were gonna own me, but seriously….another gut wrencher! I freaking LOVED every page!!! Reading an Ella Fields book is a bit like throwing your heart into the path of an oncoming train, and expecting that it won’t be hurt.
Ha….good luck with that! (insert evil laugh)
Ella Fields get better at breaking my heart with every book she writes. It’s like she sees inside my soul and knows how to attack my emotions with reckless abandon. Thank God, she’s masterfully skillful at piecing the tattered shreds of my heart back together with the same conscientious care and commitment. It’s true; with every book she releases you can literally feel her talent for crafting a relatable story that pulls you in becoming the air she breathes.
Her focus.
Her mission.
Her absolute honor to take you on an unforgettable journey that’ll leave you breathless.
Forever and Never is book 2 in the Magnolia Cove series and it takes us on a wild ride. Written in alternating POV’s to give us all the best FEELS! Especially the imperfect, real, raw and relatable ones of which there are MANY. I love this aspect of the author’s writing style. She hits you with tons of emotional entanglement.
Lars summed up the premise of this book better than I ever could so I’m going to lead with that:
“I’m your guy Daphne Morris whether you like it or not.”
Let me be clear, our girl Daphne DID NOT like it-Initially.
Oh, she loved the hot & heavy moments they shared, but the real and the raw…not so much-Initially.
Our girl Daphne, was a stubborn little teenage minx. She knew what she wanted, how it was packaged and how to ask for it. She also knew whatever it was that Lars wanted from her beyond that, it seemed to scare her like nothing else-Initially.
In a word, our girl Daphne was guarded with a capital G. She fought the good fight, the bad fight, and the downright ugly fight where Lars and love were concerned.
Lars was going to have to work for it-Initially.
Now, while Daphne may have had her doubts, THIS GIRL RIGHT HERE, Me…I’m talking about ME most certainly DID NOT. Lars won me over with just two sentences.
You ready?
“Your ass is unbelievable, but I wouldn’t complain if it was bigger. Eat the bread.”
(Bigger? Plus…carbs? Yeah…I’m. Dead) Best book boyfriend EVER!
Forget the roses, bring on the bread. LOL!
Lars thought he knew what love was. Her name was Daphne Morris and he’s wanted her for years. Don’t get me wrong, he’s no Saint. Far from it; just ask him. BUT, deep down Daphne lays claim to him without even intending to-Initially.
Lars consistently acts like any well meaning alpha ball of testosterone would when pursuing his heart’s desire, going after the girl with all he has in him-Initially.
With one announcement, both of their lives are changed.
Forever. And. Never.
-Initially
There is no love quite like a first love. They are powerful, consuming, and often irresponsible and rash. They are seldom easy. Understated sentiments when applied to Lars & Daphne! These two are thunder and lightning. Bold and intense, explosive and sharp. An unforgettable force.
Daphne & Lars push and pull at each other, driving each other mad with both fiery passion and tsunami levels of teenage angst and drama. What these two were facing though, one could understand the heightened emotions and bad decisions of youth. To a point. My heart ached for them!
I wanted to throttle Daphne a time or two, and Lars even more often. Gah…hindsight being 20/2o and all, I wish they could hear me screaming pearls of wisdom at them through the Kindle gripped in my shaking hands.
Did they listen? Nooo. They kept ripping me apart-Initially.
I fell in love with Lars and Daphne after meeting them in Kiss and Break Up-Initially.
This book, pushed me over the cliff. It is fantastically written, and will leave your heart full to its very depths. Daphne is an addictive spitfire of a heroine. I flippin’ love her brash, stubborn, and independent nature. She’s also compassionate, selfless and loving. One of my favorite heroines ever.
Much like the masochist who wrote this story (Just kidding, I love you Ella!<3), I'm not going to give you any relief...you have to read it yourself! I'll only say that this is yet another book proudly cementing her Queen of the Gut-Wrenching Romance status as far as I'm concerned. Every book she writes is One-Click Worthy and that's my truth.
Okay, here's a hint...those Initial feelings....they grow into something that forevers are made of.
Forever. And. Ever.
A seductive, emotional, steamy, and romantic read that is sure to rile you up in all the best ways.
Highly Recommend.
From the moment he first saw her, Lars Bradby knew he had to have Daphne, in any way she would allow. It didn’t matter to him that she came from a wealthy family, or that she seemed to give off an “don’t approach me” air, she still drew him in like no other woman ever had. He bided his time, slowly working his way into her good graces, and before long she began to open up to him a little. Eventually he earned himself a kiss and more, and from that point on, he knew she was his forever, the one and only woman who could claim his heart.
But just as they were settling into a comfortable place, a bombshell is dropped on their lives, one that caused irreparable damage… and drove a wedge into their forever.
The story that lies between the pages of Forever and Never is one will break your heart in a million pieces, and by the last page have it all put back together again, overflowing with love. After reading the first installment I thought I knew what to expect, I was prepared for the torture on my heart, but this one completely took me by surprise. This one packed an emotional punch that literally stole the breath from my lungs, and reeked serious havoc on my feelings. My heart broke for these two, you could see that they were meant for one another, but there were so many obstacles in the way that I had my doubts that love would prevail. Once again Ms. Fields has given readers a story that they can lose themselves in, one where they can feel every ounce of emotion on the page, and be taken on an journey they’ll never forget! Highly recommend!
Okay, this one is one of those books that’s so hard to write a review for because I just don’t have all the words to adequately describe everything this book made me feel, but I’m going to try, so bare with me lol.
“Forever is a curse for a broken heart to nurse.”
This book was, honest to god, a roller coaster of emotions from start to finish.
Lars and Daphne’s journey together through all of the unexpectedness of life, growing up, discovering themselves, and each other, really was something special to read.
Ella Fields always manages to have me on the brink of emotional breakdown when reading her books, but this one was just SO MUCH MORE.
If you’ve read Kiss and Break Up then you know what this book kind of centers on for these two and the struggles that they have to navigate.
I can honestly say I haven’t read a book quite like this one. Their journey through everything that happens in this book and all of the things they have to go through was just so emotional, but their love for each other is undying, even though this book may make YOU feel like you’re dying at parts.
Don’t worry, she makes it all worth it. 😉
“She wasn’t the type to be unveiled in one sitting but, rather, would make you work to peel each beautiful layer off.”
I connected so much with Daphne. I could really see a lot of myself in her character, scary I know, and I think that just made this book even more special to me. She is so resilient, and strong through things that would break any other person, and I really admired that about her character.
And Lars, oh my gosh, I can’t even imagine going through the things he does and coming out on the other side stronger and a better person for it, like he does.
And the two of them together is the kind of love most people only dream about. It’s beautiful, it’s savage, it’s hopeful. It’s everything.
“I wanted her. I wanted her so bad it singed my lungs to even breath around her.”
Do yourself a favor and pick up this book. You won’t regret it.
Forever and Never is a rollercoaster ride of how deeply Daphne and Lars can damage each other before there’s no hope of return.
Daphne looks to have the perfect family life from the outside, but like many these days perfection is only an illusion. Her mother is perpetually negative, her friends are fake for the most part, and her father’s too busy until it’s almost too late for him to help fix part of the problem.
Lars has not had an easy life, but he is loved. His mother has worked hard his whole life, but he’s still a scholarship kid. He has his whole future mapped out until one short sighted move changes his whole future.
A truly beautiful story of heartbreak, anger, and despiration, worth far more than 5 stars. Ella Fields gorgeous stories are so wrapped in heartbreak and angst I find myself crying more than once, and hoping her characters will find their way back to each other.
Daphne was a girl who on outside had it all. Lars was raised by his single mother and got a scholarship to go to school with Daphne. Lars had a crush on her for so long and attraction is there but would anything come of it?
Ella Fields has an uncanny way of tearing out your soul in one chapter, ripping your broken heart to shreds in the next, then piecing it back together beautifully! I must say that Lars and Daphne are wonderful characters so life like and believable. The plot twists as you try to prepare yourself for yet another turn, creating a story that’s next to impossible to put down! The characters captivated my every thought until the very last page. I was so impressed by Ella’s ability to make me feel their emotions, falling in love with them both. At times I was so frustrated I wanted to shake some sense into them yet also needing to console them and their bleeding hearts. This book is definitely one of my favourite TOP reads of 2019! The amazingly talented Ella Fields has never disappointed me..ever!!
Dang it! This author has done it to me A-GAIN! She always takes me on a twisty-turny journey full of messy relationships and flawed human beings. Eek! I love it.
Did I mention flawed human beings? Gracious this story has some. Lars and Daphne leading the charge in this book. Thinking about them and this story fills me with emotions. Sigh.
To be candid I thought Daphne was a brat with a capital “B” at the beginning of this story. I was WRONG! Dang you Ms Fields for doing that to me. I tear up just thinking about the road she had to travel, yes she made some missteps, but she also really got the short end of the stick in her childhood. Her mother makes my blood pressure rise. @#$&% When I experienced her heart, I felt so proud of who she is.
Lars always being in love with Daphne was so beautiful. It is the the kind of young love that is emotional and reactive. So many mistakes are made and several “OMG” moments. When life’s unplanned events are thrown in the mix, well lets just say several touching moments happened. Yep my heart is full. Stepping up to the plate and becoming an adult is hard especially when you have to take on big responsibilities.
I could talk about this book forever. I am still experiencing all. Yikes my stomach is still in knots and I want to cry thinking about it and its beauty. SO GOOD! Happy Reading Everyone! XOXO
Young love is exciting but usually never easy. Emotional reactions and decisions always come into play. The hurt sometimes so deep it stunts your breath. Ella Fields knows exactly how to take that young love and those emotions and put them on the page flawlessly. She’s extraordinary with the teenage condition. Forever and Never takes it even further.
I’m immediately hooked by Lars Bradby (and that’s saying something because Toby Hawthorne from Bittersweet Always has my heart). He’s much more than what he puts out. He’s got a bit of a reputation. His determination and big heart are unexpected. Daphne Morris is a tough pill to swallow. There are reasons. She’s complicated. It’s trying to figure her out, watch them grow and develop that’s got me compelled to read faster, but also slow down so I can pick up everything. I’ll admit I’ve re-read certain passages several times for the simple fact that they pulled at me to delve deeper.
At times I felt like their parent wanting to scream and hover over them, give them a hug and tell them everything will be ok. Then I wanted to be a friend, to advise and console and support through the good times and the bad.
Ella’s characters are lovable even under the worst circumstances. What’s even better is that her heroes acknowledge their feelings and emotions and pursue the heroine at all costs. Her heroines know their feelings as well and are never a doormat. They know what they want and won’t settle for less. I’m not saying they don’t have flaws because they most certainly do, but those are what make them relatable and human.
Forever and Never is brilliant with just the right mix of angst, heartbreak, redemption and love. I could go on. Yet, the only thing that really needs to be said is Forever and Never is a must read.
I needed this book! I’m on a high right now. Forever and Never checks all my boxes when it comes to NA romance. This is why I read the genre. Daphne and Lars gave me everything. All the feels. From heartbreak to irrevocable love. Yes, they are eighteen years old and are bound to fuck up and believe me they did. Both of them made mistakes. I cursed and was so pissed that I had to put my iPad down to take a breather but still I persevered cause I cared about these characters. I wanted them to redeem themselves. To learn from their mistakes and they did. It was so worth all the hurt and pain. I was teared apart and put back together in the most beautiful and rewarding way.
Ella Fields’ writing is better than ever. Strong and poignant. Hitting me right in the heart with few little words. The story flows flawlessly and when the heartbreak hits it hits hard all because of the foundation Ella Fields has laid for Daphne and Lars. Their story is one of love. And what a love theirs is. Lars never hiding his feelings and Daphne keeping him at arms length but when she finally lets go and falls all bets are of.
Ella Fields’ writing gets better with every book and with Forever and Never she excels. The epilogue gave me so much more than I could’ve ever expected, tying Lars and Daphne’s story in a beautiful bow and leaving me wanting so much more from the other characters from Magnolia Cove. Now give me the next book. ASAP!
5 Cotton & Picasso Stars