In the Barrington family, Ian is the fixer. He lives a double life-one that has provided him with the skills to save his family more than once. Reuniting with the brother they’d all believed was dead has shaken him to the core. He is driven to find the responsible party regardless of the consequences.Claire Wendell’s best friend recently married into the very powerful, very troubled Barrington … family. When she stepped away from her own life to help Annie and Kade settle into theirs, she had no idea it would put her on a possible suspect list.She’s bold enough to stand up to Ian and intuitive enough to see past his anger, but love may not be enough to protect the family when the truth about the woman who raised Kade is revealed.How important is the truth?Is it worth losing everything?
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Ruth Cardello is my go to author and Never Goodbye left me utterly speechless. A absolute one click book that you will be glad you read.
Ian has definitely been the darker and more mysterious member of this family. I loved how devoted he was to his family & the search for the truth. He was almost too focused on it, because he risked hurting those he loved in his pursuit. Claire was feisty and sassy, and I loved how she kept Ian on his toes. It was fun to see him struggle with his growing feelings for Claire and his inability to fight it. This family has been through so much. I really love that they are all finding their happily ever afters.
Never Goodbye is part of one of the best series out there! The story line is pure romance, a little mystery with plenty of heat and lots of laughter. Ian’s story is a great addition to the previous Barrington’s happy ever after’s. Even with his grumpiness I really liked Ian’s character. He was strong, knew who he was and didn’t take “stuff” from anyone until there was Claire. The book opens with such a hilarious turn at the wedding of Kade (Ian’s brother) and Annie you can’t help but laugh out loud. Ian and Claire have sparks flying all over the place but they really don’t like each other. Ian is convinced Claire is up to no good where his family is concerned and Claire knows Ian is a total jerk. In reality these two have a lot of pain and hurt in their past and when they start looking at what is important they both just might be okay.
Mrs. Cardello not only gives us a great hero and heroine in this book she brings family and a few friends in for good measure. The humor is priceless! This story makes you want to become an honorary Barrington because being with this group is just that much fun. I loved getting to be on the HEA journey with Ian and Claire. I thought the honesty they brought to the relationship was so refreshing. They were both unsure and afraid if they could do a relationship but once they figured it out, they just held on for the ride. This is another hit for this author! Loved it!
It’s Ian and Claire’s story and wow what a story Ruth has written for them! Claire who is protective of those within her circle including Kade who we found is the long lost brother of the famous and wealthy Barrington family. Ian Barrington feels he must get to the bottom of Kade being taken away from the family as an infant – no matter who he hurts along the way.
I could feel for Claire who was attracted to Ian, yet I could totally understand why she didn’t want to be with him. Yet Ian seemed to gain some maturity too. But love is a bumpy road and Ian and Claire’s is no exception.
This is one of those books I couldn’t put down (truth be said, all of Ruth’s books I devour as soon as they are on my Kindle). We got a lot of answers in Never Goodbye along with a couple’s lasting love.
Enemies to lovers at its best!! This story was funny, sexy and very entertaining! The agnst between Ian and Claire just perfect!! Once Ian & Claire finally got on the same page was definitely swoon worthy! The meatheads were hilarious and my heart smiled when Ian & Kade FINALLY let the past go and became not only friends but real brothers. I am also very intrigued by Bradford. He’s got my interest and I hope we will see his story in the future.
Through heartache, despite the tears, because of the laughter and while facing their fears, the Barringtons are the best of what a family should be. Cardello has created a dynasty united in heart. Never Goodbye was my watershed moment. Ian and Claire gave me heart tingles. Hidden in the pain of the past lies a regret that could destroy their chance at a future. With the power of words and the abundance of emotion, Cardello puts the heart on notice with a hopeful voice.