MIA.It was so close, I’d tasted it–the freedom. But the only thing I could taste now was the end. Over the last two years, I’d let all outside forces dictate my life, my feelings, my head. I’d allowed everyone to control what my punishment should be for all my wrong-doings. I’d been tested and learned my lesson.I’d paid my dues and suffered long enough. Because in the end, even the … the end,
even the once-upon-a-damned deserved to be happy too.
OLLIE.
How far are you willing to go?
I’d asked myself this very question countless times.
But never in my wildest dreams thought I’d go back in time,
chasing ghosts from my past for a chance to save our future.
So, there was no limit.
No boundaries.
I’d cross time, the world, my morals.
Yes, I’d even double-cross myself.
So, how far would I go?
The answer had always been simple.
I’d go an eternity plus a day past crestfallen.
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It took me forever to finish this book. Not because it was bad, but quite the opposite. I didn’t want Mia and Ollie’s story to end. It was a terrifying thought. All of the heartache, tragedy and stolen moments. These books, especially NOYE, will consume you. Completely take over your life. Be prepared and brace yourself for a soul shattering love story. A million stars for Ollie and Mia. Nicole is a poetic genius!
My goodness where to start.. Yes this will probably just be another review where I ramble. One day I might be as good as others writing reviews. Anyhoo thank you Nicole so so much for allowing me to be on your ARC team and enjoy this series.
This is the third and final ( makes my heart sad) book in this series and damn if it didn’t make my heart stop and start several times. I was already in love with Ollie and Mia and this story just made my feelings stronger. There where twist that I didn’t see coming and so many times I yelled out loud. By the end of the book I “maybe” don’t have Ethan as much !! Ollie was the same magnificent person he had been and Mia was stronger, together they could get through anything as long as they stay together. There isn’t enough rambling I can do to give this series justice but if you haven’t started it yet you need to. Ohhh and Stay with me ( first book) was her first book !!!! Soooo good!!!!
*I received an ARC for my honest opinion and review*
Well, here we are. The end. The END. THE FREAKING END! How? I honestly cannot believe this series is over. It feels like just yesterday I discovered my soul mate Oliver Masters. And yet, it feels like I’ve loved these books my whole entire life. All I want to say before I start on my thoughts for this particular book, is that this series is absolutely positively part of my soul. I will NEVER be able to forget the power of Nicole’s words, the endless emotions, and the unbelievably phenomenal characters she’s able to create. I’ve said it so many times before, but Nicole has such an incredible gift and I am unbelievably grateful to have these stories be a part of me, evermore. (I totally cried typing that last part; I CANNOT HANDLE MY EMOTIONS! It’s really over ya’ll. Oh my lanta)
Let me walk you through my reading experience for NOYE, okay?
Immediately, I started to cry from the fact that MY NAME was on a page of the book to wish me a happy birthday. And don’t even ASK about that dedication. It was the sweetest thing. So already, I’m an absolute mess, yeah?
Okay so now we’ll get to actually reading the book. No spoilers, but if ya’ll read EWIG YOU KNOW the stress we endured. Well NOYE cranks that up about 1000%. Every time I read a page of the book, I immediately started sweating and shaking. I am so wrapped up in these characters that, when they experienced what they did, I was worried like it was ME going through it. I can’t tell you how many breaks I took. My heart couldn’t handle the suspense. The hurt. IT WAS AMAZING! I won’t lie to you and tell you feeling this way didn’t take a lot out of me, because it did. The thing is though, that’s how I measure a phenomenal book: “Did it make me want to have a breakdown? OF COURSE!!! Okay AWESOME! It’s going on my favorites!”
Okay and if that part made you a little scared PLEASE DON’T BE! It is SO WORTH the stress. Even with the stress, I loved every single second of NOYE. The biggest reward with all the worry we’re put through in NOYE is Mia and Ollie’s love. They are honestly so unbelievably perfect for one another. Written in the stars. Never ending. Completely and honestly, evermore. Every single time they were together, their love was tested to the ends of the earth. But they didn’t mind, as long as they were together. They got to experience this beautiful, once in a lifetime, soul connecting love. It was my absolute favorite thing.
Ollie is my absolute soul mate., forever, ever. His words are PERFECTION. A true testament it the man he is. To the love that continually bleeds out of him. He gives SO MUCH. And he deserves everything he gives and so much more.
I loved diving deeper into Mia’s character in NOYE. It was honestly something I didn’t know I needed, but I am SO glad we got it. After everything this girl went through, seeing her grow into herself even more was so special. I love her with my whole heart. Every part of her.
Okay, THIS is the part I’ve been dreading…Ethan. I have NEVER been so conflicted with a character IN MY LIFE. There were so many times I honestly wanted to, like, throw a TV at his head or something. My heart really hurts for him and what he’s gone through. Truly it does. But this boy thinks he can just take what never even belonged to him in the first place? NO MA’AM! I am so interested to see where Nicole takes his character in 2021. I’m really hoping she can change my mind towards Ethan. Oh, who am I kidding? I KNOW she will. It’s just a matter of when and how 😉
My point is: YOU NEED THIS SERIES! It is my favoritest (that’s a word, leave me aloneeee!) thing ever. You WILL have heart palpitations. You WILL cry. You WILL scream. You WILL laugh. You WILL smile a smile that is so big, it’s comical. You WILL fall in love. And most importantly, you WILL never forget these characters or their story. It is UNFORGETABLE! So please take time to read this phenomenal series. it is absolutely my everything.
*NOYE is the third installment in the Stay With Me Series; Stay With Me and Even When I’m Gone MUST be read prior to Now Open Your Eyes.*
This is the conclusion to the most epic love story unlike anything you’ve ever read before! Nicole Fiorina’s talent of putting words to paper is phenomenal…she puts everything out there and you can tell because reading her books is an experience, and one I won’t soon forget.
Mia and Ollie owned my heart from the very beginning and I’ve never been so invested in seeing a book couple get their HEA. I may have even sent some rather strongly worded and demanding messages to Nicole Fiorina! They’d been through so much and finally their promising future had been within their grasp, until…BAM, again it was ripped out from under them! This book needed to give me…I mean, them…the happy ending they so deserved. I couldn’t imagine what more they would have to endure, and I definitely didn’t see any of this coming! Hang on, take a deep breath, grab a bottle of wine because things are going to get crazy!
Nicole Fiorina knows how to mess with your mind and your heart. She can make you cry, make you laugh, make you swoon, make your heart pound, make you want to throw your kindle across the room, and take your breath away (sometimes all on the same page!). Do yourself a favour and read the most addictive, gripping, unputdownable series out there!
Now Open Your Eyes is the last book in The Stay With Me series and what an emotionally gripping finale. This book was packed full of passionate intensity, soul-touching love, and immense character connections. On top of all of that, the story line was filled with so many twists and turns that it kept me on my toes and had me guessing until the very end.
This book takes us on Ollie and Mia’s journey after their release from Dolor. I don’t want to give too much away, but let me tell you that their release doesn’t equal smooth sailing for these two. Not only do they have to deal with their personal struggles and struggles as a couple, but they also have to deal with external factors that conspire to keep them apart. Ollie and Mia have to battle hard to keep their love together and strong!
The growth of these characters, both individually and as a couple, was breathtaking. We see them overcome so many of the issues they have struggled with throughout this series and become stronger individuals. We also see their connection with each other deepen even more. Ollie and Mia’s love is one that has you wishing that “soul deep” connections like theirs were achievable in real-life.
This authors writing was superb. Nicole knows how to write a novel that keeps us engaged, has us connect with the characters, and has our feelings all wrapped up in the words contained within its pages. Not only that, but Nicole is a poet and she welds her poetic style throughout this book which adds an extra layer to the characters and the story line as a whole.
I wasn’t prepared for the ending of Ollie and Mia’s love story. These two characters and their connection will forever be dear to my heart.
Congratulations Nicole on an excellent finale to this series!