“Forever Right Now is full of heart and soul–rarely does a book impact me like this one did. Emma Scott has a new forever fan in me.” –New York Times bestselling author of Archer’s Voice, Mia Sheridan“This book? This is a ten-star book. Take my word for it and read it. Now.”– New York Times bestselling author of Unloved, Katy Regnery*NOW AN AMAZON TOP 100 AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER… Regnery
*NOW AN AMAZON TOP 100 AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
STANDALONE new adult romance from the author of The Butterfly Project and the Full Tilt Duet*
Darlene Montgomery has been to hell and back…more than once. After a stint in jail for drug possession, she is finally clean and ready to start over. Yet another failed relationship is just the motivation she needs to move from New York to San Francisco with the hopes of resurrecting her dance career and discovering that she is more than the sum of her rap sheet. As Darlene struggles in her new city, the last thing she wants is to become entangled with her handsome—but cranky—neighbor and his adorable little girl…
Sawyer Haas is weeks away from finishing law school, but exhaustion, dwindling finances, and the pressure to provide for himself and his daughter, Olivia, are wearing him down. A federal clerkship–a job he desperately needs–awaits him after graduation, but only if he passes the Bar Exam. Sawyer doesn’t have the time or patience for the capricious—if beautiful—dancer who moves into the apartment above his. But Darlene’s easy laugh and cheerful spirit seep into the cracks of his hardened heart, and slowly break down the walls he’s resurrected to keep from being betrayed ever again.
When the parents of Olivia’s absentee mother come to fight for custody, Sawyer could lose everything. To have any chance at happiness, he must trust Darlene, the woman who has somehow found her way past his brittle barbs, and Darlene must decide how much of her own bruised heart she is willing to give to Sawyer and Olivia, especially when the ghosts of her troubled past refuse to stay buried.
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Who am I? This probably the most deeply introspective question that we can ask of ourselves, but a better question would be how do I allow myself to be me. Emma Scott takes us along on one woman’s discovery of self in her newest release Forever Right Now.
Darlene Montgomery is ready for a new start after spending time in jail for possession. When her latest relationship goes south she decides to pack up her bags and move to San Francisco. She hopes to be able to revive her dance career and prove that she is more than her time served. She should be focused on herself and not her grouchy neighbor and his daughter.
Sawyer Haas is about to graduate law school. He is exhausted, financially drained and barely able to provide for himself and his daughter Olivia. He has a job lined up for after graduation, but he needs to pass the Bar Exam first. He doesn’t have time for the cheerful dancer who is his new neighbor. Regardless she slowly breaks down his carefully constructed walls and pushes her way into his heart.
Their slowly developing friendship is tested when Olivia’s absent mother’s parents show up to fight for custody and Sawyer must put his trust in Darlene. But she must decide how much she is willing to trust him in return when her troubled past comes back to haunt her.
If you’ve read The Butterfly Project, you will recognize Darlene as Zelda’s best friend and recovering addict. I love Darlene because though she has struggles and relapse would be catastrophic for her, she still has a huge heart and wants to help others. Her willingness to help Sawyer and their hard-earned friendship made this a wonderful story to read. Sawyer was handsome, but it didn’t make up for his moodiness. It wasn’t until they got to know each other and began to feel comfortable together that both showed their true selves. Which is what I felt this book was about; the struggle to be accepted and loved for who you are.
Emma has written a truly emotional story. You experience the loneliness and exhaustion of these two profound characters who struggle to find the balance between being who they are and who they are expected to be. An inspirational and motivating read deserving of FIVE stars.