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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Please say it isn’t so. Do I really need to say goodbye to the Stone clan?!? I’m not sure I can walk away from them so easily. It’s only fitting that our journey ends with Justin, the baby of this loving, crazy, over-protective hockey family. He learned from the best, so it’s no surprise he’s as much of an alpha male as the rest of the men in his family! The moment he lays eyes on Caroline his bachelor days are over. He’s all in and will do everything to protect Caroline and her son, Dylan.
Caroline has struggled, but nothing will detract her from Dylan being her number one priority. She’s not used to someone else looking out for her and Dylan, so she approaches Justin’s kindness with trepidation. Justin slowly, but surely knocks Caroline’s walls down. Watching her let go to be taken care of and loved warmed my heart.
This was a great conclusion to the series. Or is this the end?!?! You never know with Natasha! But what I do know is I absolutely love this family and this series. The devotion, loyalty and laughter is present throughout this entire journey. You will swoon all the swoons, your heart will be full of love. I’m proud to be an honorary Stone
This is the conclusion but standalone of our stone family! Sad to see the story end but glad we got to see Justin’s story and how he got to knock a single mom off her feet. So if you love sports alpha males & fearless single mamas read this you won’t be disappointed!
Omg this book!!! If I could give it 500 stars, I would. This was my first read of the new year and boy did it set the standard high. This is Forever is Justin and Caroline’s story and it was everything and more. This family is amazing and their love and support for each other never disappoints. Justin has grown up to be such an amazing human being.
So let me give you the low down without any spoilers. Justin is of course a star hockey player and decides to start a program to help children who are not as fortunate as he was growing up. Enter Caroline who is a single mom. She brings her son to Justin’s camp and it is the beginning of a complicated, sometimes ugly, yet undeniably beautiful love story. This was the first time that I have cried during a Natasha Madison book, but damn that ending just got me. So good guys…so good.
This book is Justin and Caroline’s story and it is my absolute favorite in the “This Is” series! I adored it!! It brought both the “Something So” and the “This Is” series completely full circle. It had all the feels..it made me laugh and it made me cry. If you are a fan of this series, you will love this book!!!
4.5 Sparkling Stone Stars
The Stone family’s capacity for love knows no bounds and thankfully Justin is no different!
‘Family’ and having each other’s backs is the overarching theme of this book and, with the Stones, blood isn’t the only thing that makes family.
Justin finds a ‘ready made’ family and makes sure that he has Caroline and Dylan’s back every step of the way.
When inevitably things get tough, family steps in to help save the day… #stonestyle!
Let’s hope Natasha Madison decides to continue her #stonefamilysaga for another generation. Nobody loves like the Stone loves!
Aww man this book. I’ve been in a slump when it comes to books lately but Natasha Madison worked her magic as usual and had me hooked from the first page. There’s something about this authors writing and the way she tells her stories that grabs me from the first word. It also helps that the characters in this book are (like always) EVERYTHING! Justin is so swoon worthy. I’m sat trying to think of one thing I didn’t like about him and I’m stumped. Same goes for Caroline. If anyone deserves a happily ever after it’s Caroline. I was rooting for her and Justin from the start.
I’m a massive fan of this author and her hockey series. I’ve yet to read one that doesn’t meet my high expectations and This Is Forever was no different. I can’t recommend this book enough.
Speechless… I think the tears in my eyes speak more to how I feel right now than any words I could write.
I feel like This Is Forever merged two of my favorite ‘things’ together… I adore when Ms. Madison writes gritty and tumultuous words and I simply love the Stone family.
This Is Forever its certainly a tumultuous and emotional ride. The story at its heart is about first loves and second chances at living. It’s a beautiful cacophony of emotions.
Justin is everything you want in a book hero. He is a generous and lovable alpha male. Caroline is a strong and independent woman. She takes charge and takes no prisoners and knows how to fight for what she needs.
This Is Forever is a beautiful tale of a family finding its home.
I love this book!! As I have loved every single one of the Stone family and their stories that Natasha Madison has introduced us to, but I have to say that Justin is hands down my favorite! I dare you not to swoon or fall in love with this incredible and amazing man. He won me over from the very start with his hockey camp for kids and his foundation and I continued to fall for him with each charming, sweet, generous and sexy thing he did as he meets and courts Caroline. Caroline really never stood a chance despite how hard she tried. She was so afraid to fall. They were so very different but yet somehow end up being so very perfect for each other. And when she meets his family they made me fall more in love with all of them too! And don’t even get me started on her son Dylan and the relationship Justin has with him. Wow! I just adore Justin and Caroline and Dylan and their whole story, so much!!
A super sexy hockey player, a down on her luck single mum and a cute as all get out kid? Hell yes! Totally enjoyed this book from start to finish, especially all the cameos from the rest of the family!
Justin Stone is everything you’d want in a hockey player….sexy, smart, single. He meets Caroline and her son when her son wins a summer hockey camp where Justin is the coach. And Justin falls for both of them hook, line and sinker. Such a sweet story, you will love it from beginning to end!
What a perfect end to an amazing series. I fell for Justin so hard. Caroline is such a strong yet vulnerable woman. Dylan her son will melt your heart. This book has some hard realistic issues which are dealt with in the best way.
The Stone family come together in this book. But what I loves about it was that not everyone had the same thought and feeling about situations, made the reading all that more realistic.
Justin and Caroline have such a pure love, it was beautiful to read.
Well done Natasha, one of the finest series ever written.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book (given by author)…
I absolutely loved Justin!! I didn’t expect our lovable playboy (who’s mother once caught him with scratch on his back) to fall so completely in love so easy.
It must be said I loved Caroline as well and don’t even get me started on that adorable Dylan. Caroline is the ultimate mom who lives and breathes for her son which was beautiful to watch. Now that being said Caroline was so stubborn, but if I’m being honest, I enjoyed watching her make Justin work for it. The man poor man worked so hard and so many times to get Caroline to see him and open up, and at times it looked like he would give but our Justin preservers.
Although Justin did have to call his family for advice and reinforcements 😉 and Justin finally understood why brother, Matthew, acted the way he did with Karrie. Our crazy family is still crazy but I love seeing them and their kids.
Caroline and Dylan don’t have it easy, but they never give up and the love they have each other is just awe-inspiring. I hate Andrew and that’s all I have to say about him; he is a person who had everything given to him and when it doesn’t go his way he blames others, he never deserved his family.
Watching Justin and Caroline are a wonderful couple and I didn’t want their book to end. Those moments between Dylan and Justin gave me all the lovely goosebumps and their connection was strong and instant.
I think this is the end of the series and that makes me so sad 🙁 but I did love watching this family grow.
Justin Stone has stole the title of Alfa male. Caroline is a single mother struggling to give her son everything he wants. From the first meeting Justin knew she was different. This story is an emotional roller coaster.
I love the Stone family and we get a little of all of them in this book. Justin is sure to win your heart.
My favorite Stone yet!
Oh my! This is Forever is absolutely fantastic. I loved Justin and Caroline so much. And Dylan is the cherry on top. The struggles Caroline went through tore me up. I love how Natasha showed the struggles of a single parent and gave her a happy story.
These two are sweet, sexy and just perfect together. I love the whole crazy family and have come to love each and everyone of them. Great read with phenomenal writing. Loved it.!
My favorite Stone yet!
Oh my! This is Forever is absolutely fantastic. I loved Justin and Caroline so much. And Dylan is the cherry on top. The struggles Caroline went through tore me up. I love how Natasha showed the struggles of a single parent and gave her a happy story.
These two are sweet, sexy and just perfect together. I love the whole crazy family and have come to love each and everyone of them. Great read with phenomenal writing. Loved it.!
*Review by Michelle
OMG this book was absolutely phenomenal!!!!!! Justin and Caroline’s story was everything for me…right up there with my Mad Max and Viktor. Their story was a journey about love, family, and of course hockey lol! Caroline has been through so much throughout her life but she is so strong and her love for her son Dylan definitely tugs at my heartstrings. Justin Stone is what they need and he wants to give her the world if she would let him. I was hooked at the very beginning and hated to see it end. I laughed, swooned, shed a few or a hundred tears…I fell in love with their love. You will be in for the ride for your life with this book so hold on it is so worth it all. I can’t even begin to put into words enough to express how much I loved their story. I highly recommend this book to everyone. My first top read of 2020 hands down. Run and grab this book today….you won’t regret it. I can’t wait to see what this talented author comes out with next and you best believe I will be devouring every word. Well done!
The final book in this series and it’s bittersweet. I so loved this family and all their amazing stories and Justin’s was the perfect ending as it kind of brought everything full circle with Justin falling for a single mom much as Cooper did with Parker and not only falling for Caroline but for Dylan as well. Oh and the epilogue killed me because all it does is leave me wanting Dylan to have a story. This was a great series full of hot alpha men.
Yes! Yes! Yes!
I have read and loved ALL of Natasha Madison’s heroes and fell in love with them. Yet Justin is just so yummy and sweet yet alpha and take charge – he is THE PERFECT MAN (fans self).
This author is one of my all time favorite finds. She is amazing. Her work is so fantastic, well written and entertaining that every book is just right. The perfect amount of anticipation. The perfect amount of uncertainty and suspense to the storyline. The perfectly developed characters! Everything is so well thought out and utterly brilliant. I am always counting down to her next release. I will never get enough. Retirement – can’t happen, Natasha! Sorry to break it to you – until your last breath I will need all your words, forever!
Justin is the youngestin a family of epic alpha, hockey playing, drool worthy heroes. For me I think that gave him an extra edge. Also, being so awesome with kids and the way he falls in love with not only Caroline but her son – gah there is just something uber sexy about a man who is so good with kids when he doesn’t even have any of his own. So yah – Justin really did it for me (wink, wink)!
I love Caroline’s temperament and spitfire, strong personality. She may be sweet and loving but she stands up for herself and gives Justin a good run. She hasn’t had an easy time yet she refuses to be the victim and take pity of have anyone feel sorry for her. She works hard and just keeps fighting the fight day in and day out to provide for her son. I love that about her.
The story of these two, their connection and the love that grows is beautiful. Their bond strong. When push comes to shove – will they make things work? Or will Caroline run?
You’ll have to read this incredible 5 star book to find out! It’s going to consume you from start to finish! I know I loved every freakin’ word!
This Is Forever was a goal in my book! I’ve enjoyed each book in this series, but this one by far is my favorite. Justin Stone is my new book boyfriend, and I’m not giving him up for a long time. You’d expect him to be a cocky player, but he’s so down to earth and only wants to take care of Caroline and Dylan. His heart is definitely in the right place and if he was real, I’d marry him in a heartbeat! A wonderful story of overcoming the obstacles life can throw at you, while making the best of any situation, all with a smile on your face. I will definitely be reading this one again soon!
This book is about so much, but ultimately I think of one word when I think of Caroline and Justin’s story….loyalty. So many lessons…you don’t have to rich to be loyal and kind. And loyalty is tested in many areas of this book. Family loyalty as well as team loyalty. Caroline’s story is one that you can actually feel her despair. Justin is just….perfect. We also get to see glimpses of previous book characters, which is always a welcome addition to this series. So many feelings! So much love for this book!