CarolineBecoming a teen mom at sixteen was not what I expected, but then again, neither was being a single parent. Still, I wouldn’t change my past because that boy is my world.Hockey is the only thing my son seems to care about, so I work two jobs to make sure he can play. I’d do anything to make sure he doesn’t suffer because of the bad decisions his father made.When he won a whole summer of … won a whole summer of hockey training, I knew in my heart he was going to have an amazing time.
What I wasn’t prepared for was meeting his new summer coach. He was magnetic, powerful, and a player—in all forms of the word. If my life had taught me anything up to this point,
it was how to avoid making bad decisions, and Justin Stone was the definition of a bad decision.
I could never be a woman his family approved of. Even if I wished I could be. [JS1]
Justin
Growing up as the son of a hockey God is one thing. Growing up as the brother of a second hockey God is another. I had big skates to fill, so it was a good thing I loved every second of it.
Summer was my off time, my time to let loose, but when they ask me to coach a hockey camp for underprivileged kids, I couldn’t say no.
But when she walked in holding a little boy’s hand, my heart stopped beating. Or maybe it started for the first time. T
hey were a package deal, and I knew this—wanted it more than I’ve ever wanted anything. It didn’t take long to realize that no matter what happened,
I would do anything to protect them.
She is the only one I want to be with.
When push comes to shove, I have to prove to everyone that this is my choice, and This is Forever.
[JS1]This seems awkward. Can you just delete?
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Justin was just beyond amazing and his character was perfection. He is running a hockey summer camp for underprivileged kids and this is where he meets Dylan and his mother, Caroline. For Justin the attraction was instant, but he also saw that there was something more between them and was bound and determined to explore it more. Justin discovers that Caroline is a single mother and even though she has been through so much and they are struggling financially, she has worked hard and made a life for her and her son, this makes Justin fall even harder for her. With a heart of gold and family ties so strong Justin doesn’t want to fix everything for Carolina, but rather be the one she can turn to and lend a helping hand. These two were perfect for each other and although Caroline struggles with asking for and expecting help, she finally lets Justin in. I loved we got to see more of the Stone family and that they stood by Justin no matter what even if at times they may not have seen eye to eye.
Natasha has a way of sucking you into her stories, and This is Forever is no different…and Justin!!! WOW….he’s gonna be everybody’s book boyfriend!! I also really like Caroline and of course Dylan, and my heart broke for them both, and all the hardships they’ve gone through. Meeting Justin Stone changes so many things not just for Dylan…but Caroline too!! Getting a glimpse at the other Stone’s, some more so than others was awesome!! Y’all need to read this book, you will fall in love with Justin Stone, and root for him and Caroline to get their HEA…These are books I will be going back to in the future, I’m gonna need a Stone fix…and who knows, maybe Natasha will visit them again down the road…one can hope anyway!! Thank you Natasha for giving us Justin’s book, it was so worth the wait, and now looking forward to what you have coming next!!
4.5 STARS
If by reading This Is Forever is any indication of what this next year entails for books being released by this author then I am one lucky girl, because there is more phenomenal headed my way. Madison’s interconnected standalones featuring the Stones, absolutely SLAY me! This Is Forever was a story that held some weight some, serious weight, that tugged hard on my heartstrings. Madison did an amazing job of engaging me as a reader. I felt as if she was reaching into my soul, and clawing out my insides, because of the rawness. It was more relatable than what I initially imagined, especially because I am a mother. Even with they weight of subplots and plots, there was laugh out loud moments. There is no other author that can write dialogue with such wittiness, and depth. No other author, that brings a family together so strongly, so deeply. So it goes to show This Is Forever, is my kind of forever.
Caroline is a one woman show. She carries the weight of the world on her shoulders, but does it with a smile on her face. This single mother is gracious, and kind, and doesn’t truly know how strong she is.
Justin is a Stone, through and through. So it goes without saying this NHL God is what dreams are made of. He is loyal and protective, a family man to his core. Humble and more giving than the pope.
When two people from two different worlds, are brought together from unusual circumstances, they have a chance at the real thing. But what happens when outside forces threaten that?
*I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!
Every book in this series has n my favorite but, this book by far has been my favorite. Talk about being at the right place at the right time. What do an NHL player and a single, struggling mom have in common? You’ll need to read this beautiful book to find out. Natasha totally rocked this book and then some.
I swear Natasha never disappoints in one of her books!!! She will draw you in and have you living in the world along with her characters. She will also have you all up in your feels and to me this book was one of the most emotional one’s she’s written!! I absolutely loved Justin and he exceeded all my expectations!!! Like blew them out of the water!! Natasha keeps getting better and better as a writer and I’m so happy I’m a part of being able to watch her grow. Like she was absolutely amazing from the beginning so now she’s is just beyond. If you haven’t read her you need to read everything!!! I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. By Tina
Loved this story so much!
I started off this series (the original books) loving Matthew. He was my book boyfriend. And then I met Evan and he was mine. (Sorry Matthew!)
But now I’m all ‘Matthew and Evan who???’.
I mean seriously?!?!
No book boyfriend is better then Justin Stone.
No one.
And he’s mine.
I’m truly calling dibs on him.
He’s the whole package. The ultimate dream man.
But for the sake of this story, him and Caroline are perfect for each other! And I love a good single parent romance which means Dylan is just the icing on the cake for me. Such a sweet boy.
This story is awesome from start to finish! Natasha – talk about a perfect ending! I couldn’t have wrote it better myself! (Not that I can write a book or anything.)
Seriously, you want to read this one! This series is great, but you can read each one on its own with no issues.
P.S. I love the cover!
This book was everything! Everything you come to expect from Natasha but even so much more. Justin was the perfect man for sweet Caroline. I felt the love Justin has for his Caroline on every page. Just like the rest of the Stone’s.. he loves big. And then toss the love he shows to Dylan and I was a goner. I really don’t want this to be the last Stone book. I have fell in love with each one in a different way. If you want a book you can’t put down because of the story, the romance, the steaminess and the laughs, then this whole series is for you.
A wonderfully romantic, sexy, and fun standalone!
When I say I’ve never read a book with a main character as swoon-worthy as Justin, I am not lying. I’ve been patiently waiting for Justin’s book for what seems like EVER and he was worth every second. He’s sweet, alpha in his own way, and a man of his word. He’s patient and caring. He’s understanding. Most of all, he doesn’t push.
Caroline is sweet mother of one that takes the world on her shoulders…and does it with a smile on her face. She won’t let you see she’s broken or that she’s about to cry. She never expected Justin to be the guy who shows her the world. Most of all, have a family to be by her side.
This Is Forever is everything I expected it to be. It’s funny and it’s serious. You will cry multiple times. You see a completely different side of Justin then you see in any of the other books from the Something So or This Is series.
The way the Stone family backs up everyone is amazing, even they aren’t sure about them. They treat you like you’re their own, and that’s everything and more.
If ever there was the perfect man then Justin would be it. Thoughtful, caring, respectful and everything a girl could want.
When he meets single mum Caroline and her son Dylan he just can’t get them out of his head. Caroline is a fantastic mum to Dylan and tries her hardest to give him what he wants, but everytime she gets something her ex either steals it or his pushers come to take it.
Caroline is determined to make it on her own as she is scared of relying on people, who only let her down. Justin fights through all her barriers and is like a knight in shining armour., but will Caroline let him in?
This is probably my favourite book of the series so far as I had so many emotions throughout.I was actually sobbing at a certain point as Natasha has written this with so much detail I actually felt I was there.
This was the second book in the This Is series that I read, and I absolutely loved it. The characters captured my heart and the story tugged on my soul and emotions. So many feelings while reading; truly fantastic and a must read!!!
There are so many wonderful aspects to this pulse pounding, heartwarming, tear and laughter inducing, contemporary romance with a pro hockey backdrop. I was so completely charmed by 8year old Dylan and smiled from ear to ear reading his first encounter with hockey star Justin Stone, our hero. Dylan’s mother, Caroline, was so real and so hauntingly brave that she tugged at my heartstrings throughout the whole story, and This Is Forever has one of the best epilogues I have ever read. What an amazing introduction to an awesome writer! Natasha Madison has made me a fan.
You need to read the series!
I loved This Forever I’ve wanted Justin Stone to get his HEA with Caroline Woods and it reminds so much of Something So Right (Something So Book 1) where Justin Stone’s grandfather met his wife Parker and started all of the really good hockey romance stories that I re-read every so often. Now I want stories about the next generation AKA Mini Cooper and Michael because we got a bit of Dylan’s future but nothing about romance for him and the rest of the kids.
The This Is series follows the Something So Series and each series can be read separately but I loved reading them all again, one after another.
A single mom takes her talented young son to hockey camp and meets the founder of the camp. Chemistry and complications and family. The story is well crafted, a standalone romance and so much more. I found myself wanting to reach through my Kindle to grab some of the characters in the tale (strangle or head slap comes to mind). I loved the story and the emotions it invoked. Bravo!!
Lord my heart….I’m so completely torn having to write my review because it’s the last in a series that completely stole my heart and soul and that I fell in complete love with.
This Is Forever is the last novel in this phenomenal and powerful series which is based around the Stone family, a family of men who are all-star hockey players and women who are smart, sassy and independent.
Justin is the youngest of the Stones and I can’t tell you how fitting it felt that his story was the last which wraps up the series and ties it all in beautifully.
Justin and Caroline’s story was an absolute delight to read. It was blanketed in warmth, joy and so many loving, tender and cherished moments that took my breath away. Then add to that just the right amount of edge, heartbreak, angst and pain that left me gaping like an idiot….It was just the perfect amount of emotional pull all tied up beautifully in this heart-warming read.
I honestly can’t rate this novel high enough. A perfect read that will leave you breathless, wanting more and cherishing every word. You’ll love it.
5 stars
This story made me very emotional. Caroline and her son, Dylan, are scraping through day by day and the Universe keeps throwing curveballs!
The characters and story have such depth and you are drawn into their world. I had tears in my eyes more than once and just wish I could have hugged young Dylan.
Justin….. If only everyone could find a love like his……
I loved these characters!
I loved this book! It is a wonderful evolution of lives, circumstances , hopes, and fears. It will give you all the feels, and the characters become a part of your life. I need to read this one again!
Entertaining sports related romance with opposites attracting.