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Tasting Never #2
Finding Never
Finding Never, a New Adult Novel Recommended for Ages 18 and Up
#2 in the series beginning with "Tasting Never"
(Books 1-5 are available now - Reading list included below!)
"Tell me, Never, do you still love him?"
Never Ross and Ty McCabe have come a long way – but they can't stop now. Their pasts are still there, ready to sweep over and consume them if they don't confront them. A visit to Never's family seems like the first logical step, but will it make things better or worse? And what about Noah Scott? Ty is Never's tortured other half, but can he also be the healing balm that she so desperately needs? With McCabe's past still a virtual unknown, Never is going to have to make more than one decision capable of breaking both their hearts.
"Ty has changed; I have changed, and things are not always what they seem."
READING LIST:
#1: Tasting Never
#2: Finding Never
#3: Keeping Never
OR #1-3: "Tasting, Finding, Keeping: The Story of Never"
#4: Never Can Tell
#5: Never Let Go
#6: Never Did Say (Releases July 2015)
FINDING NEVER EXCERPT:
“Before you say whatever it is that you're going to say, can I show you something?” he asks as the fog of his breath tangles and dances with mine in the crisp winter air.
“Ty, you don't – ”
He cuts me off.
“Please.” He says the word like it's a question, but it's not. He's not asking my permission. Ty is telling me that he's going to show me whether I like it or not, so I better be ready for it. “I need to show you how much you rock my f*cking world.” And then Ty is kissing me hot and hungry, down my neck and back up again. He's biting my lip and making me bleed, brushing his lips across the beating pulse in my neck, the one that throbs like crazy when he's around.
“Ty, stop,” I say because we're on a playground for God's sake, but he doesn't. He doesn't stop. He adjusts my wrists so that he's holding them with one hand, and although I probably could fight him if I wanted to, I don't. I don't want him to stop, not now, not ever.
#2 in the series beginning with "Tasting Never"
(Books 1-5 are available now - Reading list included below!)
"Tell me, Never, do you still love him?"
Never Ross and Ty McCabe have come a long way – but they can't stop now. Their pasts are still there, ready to sweep over and consume them if they don't confront them. A visit to Never's family seems like the first logical step, but will it make things better or worse? And what about Noah Scott? Ty is Never's tortured other half, but can he also be the healing balm that she so desperately needs? With McCabe's past still a virtual unknown, Never is going to have to make more than one decision capable of breaking both their hearts.
"Ty has changed; I have changed, and things are not always what they seem."
READING LIST:
#1: Tasting Never
#2: Finding Never
#3: Keeping Never
OR #1-3: "Tasting, Finding, Keeping: The Story of Never"
#4: Never Can Tell
#5: Never Let Go
#6: Never Did Say (Releases July 2015)
FINDING NEVER EXCERPT:
“Before you say whatever it is that you're going to say, can I show you something?” he asks as the fog of his breath tangles and dances with mine in the crisp winter air.
“Ty, you don't – ”
He cuts me off.
“Please.” He says the word like it's a question, but it's not. He's not asking my permission. Ty is telling me that he's going to show me whether I like it or not, so I better be ready for it. “I need to show you how much you rock my f*cking world.” And then Ty is kissing me hot and hungry, down my neck and back up again. He's biting my lip and making me bleed, brushing his lips across the beating pulse in my neck, the one that throbs like crazy when he's around.
“Ty, stop,” I say because we're on a playground for God's sake, but he doesn't. He doesn't stop. He adjusts my wrists so that he's holding them with one hand, and although I probably could fight him if I wanted to, I don't. I don't want him to stop, not now, not ever.
195 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2013
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C.M. Stunich
186 books14.4k followersC.M. Stunich is a self-admitted bibliophile with a love for exotic teas and a whole host of characters who live full time inside the strange, swirling vortex of her thoughts. Some folks might call this crazy, but Caitlin Morgan doesn't mind - especially considering she has to write biographies in the third person. Oh, and half the host of characters in her head are searing hot bad boys with dirty mouths and skillful hands (among other things). If being crazy means hanging out with them everyday, C.M. has decided to have herself committed.
She hates tapioca pudding, loves to binge on cheesy horror movies, and is a slave to many cats. When she's not vacuuming fur off of her couch, C.M. can be found with her nose buried in a book or her eyes glued to a computer screen. She's the author of over thirty novels - romance, new adult, fantasy, and young adult included. Please, come and join her inside her crazy. There's a heck of a lot to do there.
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She hates tapioca pudding, loves to binge on cheesy horror movies, and is a slave to many cats. When she's not vacuuming fur off of her couch, C.M. can be found with her nose buried in a book or her eyes glued to a computer screen. She's the author of over thirty novels - romance, new adult, fantasy, and young adult included. Please, come and join her inside her crazy. There's a heck of a lot to do there.
Oh, and Caitlin loves to chat (incessantly), so feel free to e-mail her, send her a Facebook message, or put up smoke signals. She's already looking forward to it.
Stalk me, please!
www.cmstunich.com
www.facebook.com/cmstunichauthor
www.twitter.com/CMStunich
I'm also on Goodreads, Spotify, Google +, Instagram, and Pinterest.
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February 7, 2013
“Tyson McCabe, my bad boy, my tortured soul, my little piece of dark with bits of light that glimmer like stars."
God I just love these two screwed up kids.
Ty and Never are so messed up as you will see in Tasting Never and now in book 2 of the series, Never feels it is time after five years to face the demons that torture her. She must return home to her many sisters, absent Mother, her Father’s murderer and her first love, Noah Scott.
Quitting his job, giving up his apartment, Ty jumps on the Greyhound bus to go with Never on her journey to save herself.
“If you don't do this, you will always fucking wonder what might've been or what could be. That's no way to live. Even if this trip rips your heart from your chest and shakes you, even if it's the biggest mistake you've ever made, at least you won't be left wondering, and then we can move on. Together.”
Ty is simply amazing. In all of his own tortured glory, he is able to be the rock, foundation, friend, lover and healer for Never. Even when she can’t tell him if she is still in love with Noah ‘Fucking’ Scott, Ty stands by her side and holds her up.
“We're one in the same, Ty McCabe and I, and he'll always, always get me. Even if nobody else does.”
The author allowed the reader to get into Never’s head, the inner dialogue was very telling as well as heart wrenching. It broke my heart when Never finally confronts her Mother only for her Mother to reject her one more time.
“And then she moves away and I fall to my knees on the linoleum floor, shattered to pieces and desperate for help. Thirty seconds later, Ty walks in and saves me from myself.”
Ty explains to Never how he believes her Mother does love her, but just afraid to admit it, as she would then have to be accountable for her mistakes and the pain she had caused her daughter. Something she is not ready to do.
Gah… can this kid get any wiser?
But Ty has some serious demons of his own and we get just a slight glimpse into these before Never stops him.
“Stop,” I whisper in the quiet dark of the kitchen. “Don't break yourself into pieces for me.”
Ty and Never settle into the dysfunctional family scene and even hang out with Noah Scott. I was a little frustrated with Never’s indecisiveness regarding her feelings for Noah as I felt she strung him along for quite awhile. But Ty’s devotion did not seem to waiver and he was even able to bring Jade, Never’s most disgruntled sister (for good reason) around to finally forgive Never.
However, there is still the issue with the man that murdered Never’s Father among other horrendous things. Ty is once again the voice of reason in this confrontation.
“Baby, I'll help you get your revenge, but trust me, all you need to fill that hole is me.”
And does he ever fill every single hole Never has but with one condition.
No lies, remember? I'm dead fucking serious here. I am like, head over friggin' heels, butterflies and puppies, hearts and fucking kitty cats in love with you.”
"I sigh and close my eyes, letting Ty hold me in an armful of butterflies. I've counted them all – there are thirty in total"
But Never is withholding something from Ty and of course Ty has not been able to talk any more about his past… so, will this beautifully broken couple be able to survive this?
“Forgive me, I lied to you.” I kiss his mouth lightly, so lightly that my presence is as noticeable as a butterfly, soft and gentle. “I want to tell you, but I have to know first."
Ahh.. and then what Ty does is just…. No words can express the last scene in this book. So sweet and so heartbreaking....
Hey, book 3, Keeping Never comes out soon!!!
November 13, 2013
4+ Never, again Stars
"Drive down the road to forgiveness, one that's paved with the thick, dark bricks of revenge."
Come to terms with your past, deal with the present and dream of the future. Can a person overcome years of abuse and emerge a winner? Is love the beacon that lights our way to forgiveness?
“This isn't going to be easy,” I warn him, my breath brushing his lips and making him shiver. “Fuck easy,” Ty tells me and kisses me again.
Never & Ty against all odds and predictions, against themselves and the nightmares that haunt them, found each other in the dark. A love that heals and shelters, but to flourish, it needs to deal with the past. With the family that abandoned Never, forcing her to run far and misuse herself. And with the boy she left behind, Noah Scott. Has she ever stopped loving him?
The answer to every question and dream, her pillar and savior through everything, is and always be Ty Freaking McCabe. This protective and amazing bad boy is the other half of her tortured soul and by her side he will fight her and for her, to convince her not to run scared, ever again.
"I'm dead fucking serious here. I am like, head over friggin' heels, butterflies and puppies, hearts and fucking kitty cats in love with you."
Another hauntingly beautiful story about lost souls, second chances and forgiveness. Never and Ty are a balm to wounded hearts, two truly amazing kids that fought for love and life and are still learning to cope. And the worst is yet to come, because Ty refuses to share his story and you can't really escape fate...
Read their story!!! I can't wait for them to find their happily ever after...
"Drive down the road to forgiveness, one that's paved with the thick, dark bricks of revenge."
Come to terms with your past, deal with the present and dream of the future. Can a person overcome years of abuse and emerge a winner? Is love the beacon that lights our way to forgiveness?
“This isn't going to be easy,” I warn him, my breath brushing his lips and making him shiver. “Fuck easy,” Ty tells me and kisses me again.
Never & Ty against all odds and predictions, against themselves and the nightmares that haunt them, found each other in the dark. A love that heals and shelters, but to flourish, it needs to deal with the past. With the family that abandoned Never, forcing her to run far and misuse herself. And with the boy she left behind, Noah Scott. Has she ever stopped loving him?
The answer to every question and dream, her pillar and savior through everything, is and always be Ty Freaking McCabe. This protective and amazing bad boy is the other half of her tortured soul and by her side he will fight her and for her, to convince her not to run scared, ever again.
"I'm dead fucking serious here. I am like, head over friggin' heels, butterflies and puppies, hearts and fucking kitty cats in love with you."
Another hauntingly beautiful story about lost souls, second chances and forgiveness. Never and Ty are a balm to wounded hearts, two truly amazing kids that fought for love and life and are still learning to cope. And the worst is yet to come, because Ty refuses to share his story and you can't really escape fate...
Read their story!!! I can't wait for them to find their happily ever after...
March 8, 2013
5 FANTASTIC STARS!
“Never, I think a real friend is someone who sees you at your worst but likes you anyway. Who's there for you even if they’d rather not be. You’re that friend for me.”
I love Never and Ty! What is it about broken and damaged people finding each other and healing each other... Just love it! Never and Ty’s new journey begins...
Never and Ty are ‘together’ for real. Or they are at least trying to be. For the first time in five years, things are different for Never. She is trying to be different. It’s a good thing.
All I know for sure is that making love and having sex are two totally different things, and I can finally tell them apart.
I’m supposed to keep people at arms length, but with Ty, that isn’t possible. It was never possible.
Never decides she needs to fix herself before she can continue living her life. To do that, she has to go back to the root of her problem... where it all began. Back to see her family.
“Memories are trick mother fuckers, and they’re fast, too. You can’t escape them, baby. They’ll always be there. You have to look ‘em in the eye and be brave.”
Ty can’t stand Never leaving him and doing this alone, so he gives up his place and his job to come along. He wants to help her fight her demons and get over her past so she can move on. Things won’t be easy for them. Along with seeing her mother and sisters, Never also has to see the guy she left behind, Noah Scott. Noah was Never’s first love. Ty doesn’t like it, but he knows she has to see him so he is there for her.
For the most part, Never’s sisters are ecstatic to see her. Her mom... not so much. Meeting with Noah is not easy for Never, but it’s something she has to do. She finds out Noah is still in love with her and has been waiting for her all this time. Ty isn’t willing to back down. Never is the only person he is ever loved. And although Never still loves Noah, its not the same as how she feels for Ty.
Ty won’t let me. I don’t know it yet, but Ty will never let me go. For better or worse, I think he’s my soulmate.
“All I need is you. You’re my cure.”
Never has to make a lot of tough choices, but I think she stays strong and does whats right for her. I’m proud of all she’s overcome. No matter what, Ty was always there for her. They both have this power over one another.
With all Never goes through, she and Ty only grow closer and stronger together. Their relationship isn’t conventional, but its a beautiful thing.
How much did I LOVE Ty in this book?!?! He is patient, kind, loving, understanding, funny, sexy, protective, plus the tattoos and piercings... Ty is a tortured soul, but he is such a beautiful person. When he says things like this- how can you not love him...
“I don’t know what you thing you know or how you know it, but I don’t give a shit. You need to take a step back and examine your own life before you start judging hers because to me, Never is perfect.”
“No lies, remember? I’m dead fuckin’ serious here. I am like, head over friggin’ heels, butterflies and puppies, hearts and fucking kitty cats in love with you. Seriously, I am like a fucking Disney Prince or some shit. Want me to sing for you? I could sing.” <3
Once again, Ty and Never’s journey was a thing of beauty. A short, but incredible read. You will fall in love with these two. Never’s sisters were great, especially Beth and India. As much as I hate to admit it... I also liked Noah ‘fucking’ Scott. The end left us with a bit of a cliff hanger, an d me yelling ‘Tell him!!’- so I’m anxious for the third book! Can’t wait to find out more about Ty’s past!
“Never, I think a real friend is someone who sees you at your worst but likes you anyway. Who's there for you even if they’d rather not be. You’re that friend for me.”
I love Never and Ty! What is it about broken and damaged people finding each other and healing each other... Just love it! Never and Ty’s new journey begins...
Never and Ty are ‘together’ for real. Or they are at least trying to be. For the first time in five years, things are different for Never. She is trying to be different. It’s a good thing.
All I know for sure is that making love and having sex are two totally different things, and I can finally tell them apart.
I’m supposed to keep people at arms length, but with Ty, that isn’t possible. It was never possible.
Never decides she needs to fix herself before she can continue living her life. To do that, she has to go back to the root of her problem... where it all began. Back to see her family.
“Memories are trick mother fuckers, and they’re fast, too. You can’t escape them, baby. They’ll always be there. You have to look ‘em in the eye and be brave.”
Ty can’t stand Never leaving him and doing this alone, so he gives up his place and his job to come along. He wants to help her fight her demons and get over her past so she can move on. Things won’t be easy for them. Along with seeing her mother and sisters, Never also has to see the guy she left behind, Noah Scott. Noah was Never’s first love. Ty doesn’t like it, but he knows she has to see him so he is there for her.
For the most part, Never’s sisters are ecstatic to see her. Her mom... not so much. Meeting with Noah is not easy for Never, but it’s something she has to do. She finds out Noah is still in love with her and has been waiting for her all this time. Ty isn’t willing to back down. Never is the only person he is ever loved. And although Never still loves Noah, its not the same as how she feels for Ty.
Ty won’t let me. I don’t know it yet, but Ty will never let me go. For better or worse, I think he’s my soulmate.
“All I need is you. You’re my cure.”
Never has to make a lot of tough choices, but I think she stays strong and does whats right for her. I’m proud of all she’s overcome. No matter what, Ty was always there for her. They both have this power over one another.
With all Never goes through, she and Ty only grow closer and stronger together. Their relationship isn’t conventional, but its a beautiful thing.
How much did I LOVE Ty in this book?!?! He is patient, kind, loving, understanding, funny, sexy, protective, plus the tattoos and piercings... Ty is a tortured soul, but he is such a beautiful person. When he says things like this- how can you not love him...
“I don’t know what you thing you know or how you know it, but I don’t give a shit. You need to take a step back and examine your own life before you start judging hers because to me, Never is perfect.”
“No lies, remember? I’m dead fuckin’ serious here. I am like, head over friggin’ heels, butterflies and puppies, hearts and fucking kitty cats in love with you. Seriously, I am like a fucking Disney Prince or some shit. Want me to sing for you? I could sing.” <3
Once again, Ty and Never’s journey was a thing of beauty. A short, but incredible read. You will fall in love with these two. Never’s sisters were great, especially Beth and India. As much as I hate to admit it... I also liked Noah ‘fucking’ Scott. The end left us with a bit of a cliff hanger, an d me yelling ‘Tell him!!’- so I’m anxious for the third book! Can’t wait to find out more about Ty’s past!
February 12, 2013
GAH!
WHEN IS THE NEXT ONE OUT?!?!
Still 100% in love with this crazy fucked up broken pair of sex addicts!
In this book we work through a lot of Never’s problems.
However; we do get a little bit of an insight into Ty’s past.
Not much; kinda like a peep show at a strip joint, just enough to tease and entice leaving you wanting MORE NOW.
I NEED THE NEXT BOOK! I NEED TY’S STORY!
Loved loved loved the ending!
While it left in a super awesome HEA there is more to be told that hasn’t been followed up.
WHEN IS THE NEXT ONE OUT?!?!
Still 100% in love with this crazy fucked up broken pair of sex addicts!
In this book we work through a lot of Never’s problems.
However; we do get a little bit of an insight into Ty’s past.
Not much; kinda like a peep show at a strip joint, just enough to tease and entice leaving you wanting MORE NOW.
I NEED THE NEXT BOOK! I NEED TY’S STORY!
Loved loved loved the ending!
While it left in a super awesome HEA there is more to be told that hasn’t been followed up.
February 5, 2013
Holy freaking hell this series just keeps on getting better!
Finding Never continues on from practically the minute Tasting Never finishes so that we don't lose any Ty and Never goodness! Never has finally realised what she needs to do and they are on a Greyhound bus heading back to Never's hell, commonly known as 'home'. Ready to face the family she walked out on, and the boyfriend she bailed on when it all got too much to bare. But by her side is the perfect Ty McCabe.
Ty is quite possibly one of my favourite book characters, ever. He says all the right things, loves with every single piece of him and to top it all off? He's brilliant with Never's little sisters. Literally the perfect man. How many guys would stick by their other half, their soul mate, whilst she tries to find closure, or possibly rekindle a relationship with their ex boyfriend? Not many, that's for sure.
Never's journey of healing is so powerful and so real, I loved every single second of it. None of it had me rolling my eyes and none of it made me want to put my Kindle down - I barely stopped reading from 1% to 100%. It was pretty much a race to the finish. AND WHAT A FINISH IT WAS. Ugh, I hate cliffhangers and although this wasn't really a cliffhanger as such, there is still so much left unsaid and still so much to work out.
I can not wait for the third in the series. I need to find out Ty's secrets, see Never reveal her final one and hope to God they have their happily ever after.
Finding Never continues on from practically the minute Tasting Never finishes so that we don't lose any Ty and Never goodness! Never has finally realised what she needs to do and they are on a Greyhound bus heading back to Never's hell, commonly known as 'home'. Ready to face the family she walked out on, and the boyfriend she bailed on when it all got too much to bare. But by her side is the perfect Ty McCabe.
"Tyson McCabe, my bad boy, my tortured soul, my little piece of dark with bits of light that glimmer like stars."
Ty is quite possibly one of my favourite book characters, ever. He says all the right things, loves with every single piece of him and to top it all off? He's brilliant with Never's little sisters. Literally the perfect man. How many guys would stick by their other half, their soul mate, whilst she tries to find closure, or possibly rekindle a relationship with their ex boyfriend? Not many, that's for sure.
"I want you to choose me for me, I want you to say fuck Noah Scott and mean it. When you can do that, come tell me. It'll happen, I know it will."
Never's journey of healing is so powerful and so real, I loved every single second of it. None of it had me rolling my eyes and none of it made me want to put my Kindle down - I barely stopped reading from 1% to 100%. It was pretty much a race to the finish. AND WHAT A FINISH IT WAS. Ugh, I hate cliffhangers and although this wasn't really a cliffhanger as such, there is still so much left unsaid and still so much to work out.
"We're one in the same, Ty McCabe and I, and he'll always, always get me. Even if nobody else does."
I can not wait for the third in the series. I need to find out Ty's secrets, see Never reveal her final one and hope to God they have their happily ever after.
October 20, 2025
4.5 magnificent stars
I wondered once if Noah Scott could've been my knight in shining armor, but I see now that I was wrong. To be a knight, you have to save someone from something. Noah Scott couldn't have saved me from anything because there would've been nothing to be saved from. I made hard choices, wrong choices, bad choices, call them what you will, but they made Never Ross and I'm starting to see that she isn't such a bad person, that maybe she's more interesting than I thought. I see now that my knight is Ty McCabe, that he came in and helped save me from myself, and now, now I'm going to save him.
I LoVeD this one too!! Just when I thought I loved Ty as much as I could, I found that I can in fact love him more!! A totally swoon worthy hero! I thought I was going to have to throttle Never a couple of times, but there was Never a choice to be made, even if she didn't know it yet.
I have enjoyed this author's voice so much, I often found myself pausing and saying to myself, "Who writes stuff like that?". C.M. Stunich does! This is a new adult series, and it's just full of awesome!! I'm totally looking forward to book 3.
June 13, 2014
"I'm in love with Ty McCabe. I was once in love with Noah Scott. Talk about a rock in a hard place."
Review to come...
Review to come...
October 7, 2014
I really liked this book...much more than Tasting Never. I am a huge Ty McCabe fan...oh yes, and even all his darkenss makes me happy! I love connection between Never and Ty...it is palpable even through the written words! Im looking forward to seeing this through and learning what will happy to these two. I would recommend this to any one out there... it is a good read, and not too long!
February 26, 2013
4.5 Stars
GIVE ME BOOK THREE, NOW!!!!! I'm spent. Loved this sequel. Full review to come :)
GIVE ME BOOK THREE, NOW!!!!! I'm spent. Loved this sequel. Full review to come :)
February 16, 2013
AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
I cannot BELIEVE I have to wait for another book!!!!
I think I might love this sex addict broken couple more!
Never..
Ty....
In this book Never goes home to confront her family, this is to move on and not be broken anymore... To confront the pain that makes her as f**** up as she is...
Ty... Sweet Ty goes with Never...
In this book we see Never face her past, her family and
Noah Scott..
Who will Never choose? Noah Scott the love of her life... Or Ty McCabe her soul mate....?
In helping Never through her problems, we are given sneak peeks into Ty's past... Not much, which obviously makes us want much more!!!
Ty and Never are still so freaken HOT for each other...
Just as Never gets to a good place with her family and finally chooses who she wants to be with, something happens...
And it's OHHH so sweet.. And Never has a new secret to tell Ty... And before she tells him... The book ENDS!!!
Well atleast there is no tragic Cliffhanger but its kind of the same it ends just as something big is going to happen!!!!
WHEN IS THE NEXT BOOK OUT???? IT'S NOT EVEN LISTED YET!
I cannot BELIEVE I have to wait for another book!!!!
I think I might love this sex addict broken couple more!
Never..
Ty....
In this book Never goes home to confront her family, this is to move on and not be broken anymore... To confront the pain that makes her as f**** up as she is...
Ty... Sweet Ty goes with Never...
In this book we see Never face her past, her family and
Noah Scott..
Who will Never choose? Noah Scott the love of her life... Or Ty McCabe her soul mate....?
In helping Never through her problems, we are given sneak peeks into Ty's past... Not much, which obviously makes us want much more!!!
Ty and Never are still so freaken HOT for each other...
Just as Never gets to a good place with her family and finally chooses who she wants to be with, something happens...
And it's OHHH so sweet.. And Never has a new secret to tell Ty... And before she tells him... The book ENDS!!!
Well atleast there is no tragic Cliffhanger but its kind of the same it ends just as something big is going to happen!!!!
WHEN IS THE NEXT BOOK OUT???? IT'S NOT EVEN LISTED YET!
February 18, 2013
“I dream of a partner that I can split my pain with, one that understands me, that completes me, makes me whole, and now I’ve found him.”
Book 2 is Never’s story; her past and present, her demons and her struggle for answers. Never loves Ty with every ounce of her being, he is her soul mate. But in order for her to move forward, she has to tackle her past, fix things with her family and see for the last time if her heart still lies with her first love. I enjoyed following Never’s journey and her path to finding her true self, but I did not enjoy this book as much as the first one.
“I feel him though, inside and out and everywhere and nowhere all at once. I am Ty McCabe and I am not. He’s me and he’s not. It doesn’t make any sense to me, but I know it’s all true.”
In the first book, Tasting Never, the emotional chemistry between Never and Ty was raw and intense. Damaged and broken. I just didn’t get that same feeling with Finding Never. I don’t know if it was the added love triangle, but I lost some of that intensity and I missed it. I still loved them as a couple, especially their understanding of each other, although, I sometimes got the feeling that Never ignored Ty’s unsaid feeling so that she could justify exploring feelings for her ex. Ty was amazing and supportive in this aspect, more than most people would be, but even as a reader I could feel the pain and hurt just below the surface. The words he left unspoken each time Never went with Noah or Noah was around tugged at my heart. No amount of confidence could hide what he kept buried. Never should have also seen this, since she always said they were like two peas in a pod and respected his feelings more.
“Relationships can’t be measured with a clock or a calendar, Never. It’s about getting each other. You get me, and I get you. That’s the only thing I give a shit about.”
While I absolutely adored Ty, Never didn’t work so well for me. She annoyed the living day lights out of me, and I often found myself disliking her a lot this round. I totally get that she had to put the past behind her in order to move forward in her future with Ty. It’s the way she went about it that I didn’t agree with. These two were perfect for one another, they were kindred spirits. Why did she need to explore her past with a boyfriend she hadn’t seen in five years? Especially since the entire time she knew, it was Ty she wanted. It was Ty she thought about constantly. Ty got the “new” Never when no else understood. The relationship with Noah felt forced to me, like she just couldn’t bear to let go of the past even though it was the present that she needed more than air. One thing that really pissed me off about her was the way she would get so pissed off or jealous of Ty’s past with other girls. How dare she expect him not to look or even talk about another girl while she strings him along figuring out whether her feelings lie with him or the ex. I truly wanted to rip her face off on a couple of occasions.
However, I loved this quote from the book. It really shows how Never has grown with Ty not just as friends, or even as a couple but as an individual. After reading book 1, the fact that she is able to differentiate that love is a different feeling than need and self-destruction is huge. Sex is no longer a means of escape for her, but an act that attaches feeling to a single meaningful person.
“All I know for sure is that making love and sex are two totally different things, and I can finally tell them apart.”
Ty was amazing in Never’s story. His character was built around strength and acceptance, the author’s continued development of him is perfection. I don’t know if I could have withstood half of what Ty has been through and still come out the bigger man. He placed Never’s feelings before his own. Her happiness matter to him more than anything else, even though he wanted her to choose him. Not because he made her, but because she looked at all the choices and realized that he was it for her, that there honestly and truly was nobody else who compared. In addition, this story focuses mainly on Never and her family more than Ty and their friendship/relationship. I loved that we saw Ty showing his support for her, and allowing her to make the hardest decisions she had knowing that he was by her side no matter what the outcome.
“Tyson McCabe, my bad boy, my tortured soul, my little piece of dark with bits of light that glimmer like stars.”
And this right here, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly why I love Ty McCabe. He said the sweetest things. He was stereotypical bad boy on the outside (tats and piercings) and underneath the facade he was so damn vulnerable and broken, but not afraid to put it all out there for his girl. Even if there was a slight chance, he might lose her.
“No lies, remember? I’m dead f**cking serious here. I am like, head over friggin’ heals, butterflies and puppies, hearts and f**cking kitty cats in love with you. Seriously, I am like a f**cking Disney prince or some shit. Want me to sing for you? I could sing.”
I still loved the story and our hero/heroine. I adore CM Stunich's writing style, and I think that I had a a little bit harder time on a personal level connecting to the love triangle because I am attached to Ty. I couldn't stand the thought of seeing him broken.
Thanks to CM Stunich for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Book 2 is Never’s story; her past and present, her demons and her struggle for answers. Never loves Ty with every ounce of her being, he is her soul mate. But in order for her to move forward, she has to tackle her past, fix things with her family and see for the last time if her heart still lies with her first love. I enjoyed following Never’s journey and her path to finding her true self, but I did not enjoy this book as much as the first one.
“I feel him though, inside and out and everywhere and nowhere all at once. I am Ty McCabe and I am not. He’s me and he’s not. It doesn’t make any sense to me, but I know it’s all true.”
In the first book, Tasting Never, the emotional chemistry between Never and Ty was raw and intense. Damaged and broken. I just didn’t get that same feeling with Finding Never. I don’t know if it was the added love triangle, but I lost some of that intensity and I missed it. I still loved them as a couple, especially their understanding of each other, although, I sometimes got the feeling that Never ignored Ty’s unsaid feeling so that she could justify exploring feelings for her ex. Ty was amazing and supportive in this aspect, more than most people would be, but even as a reader I could feel the pain and hurt just below the surface. The words he left unspoken each time Never went with Noah or Noah was around tugged at my heart. No amount of confidence could hide what he kept buried. Never should have also seen this, since she always said they were like two peas in a pod and respected his feelings more.
“Relationships can’t be measured with a clock or a calendar, Never. It’s about getting each other. You get me, and I get you. That’s the only thing I give a shit about.”
While I absolutely adored Ty, Never didn’t work so well for me. She annoyed the living day lights out of me, and I often found myself disliking her a lot this round. I totally get that she had to put the past behind her in order to move forward in her future with Ty. It’s the way she went about it that I didn’t agree with. These two were perfect for one another, they were kindred spirits. Why did she need to explore her past with a boyfriend she hadn’t seen in five years? Especially since the entire time she knew, it was Ty she wanted. It was Ty she thought about constantly. Ty got the “new” Never when no else understood. The relationship with Noah felt forced to me, like she just couldn’t bear to let go of the past even though it was the present that she needed more than air. One thing that really pissed me off about her was the way she would get so pissed off or jealous of Ty’s past with other girls. How dare she expect him not to look or even talk about another girl while she strings him along figuring out whether her feelings lie with him or the ex. I truly wanted to rip her face off on a couple of occasions.
However, I loved this quote from the book. It really shows how Never has grown with Ty not just as friends, or even as a couple but as an individual. After reading book 1, the fact that she is able to differentiate that love is a different feeling than need and self-destruction is huge. Sex is no longer a means of escape for her, but an act that attaches feeling to a single meaningful person.
“All I know for sure is that making love and sex are two totally different things, and I can finally tell them apart.”
Ty was amazing in Never’s story. His character was built around strength and acceptance, the author’s continued development of him is perfection. I don’t know if I could have withstood half of what Ty has been through and still come out the bigger man. He placed Never’s feelings before his own. Her happiness matter to him more than anything else, even though he wanted her to choose him. Not because he made her, but because she looked at all the choices and realized that he was it for her, that there honestly and truly was nobody else who compared. In addition, this story focuses mainly on Never and her family more than Ty and their friendship/relationship. I loved that we saw Ty showing his support for her, and allowing her to make the hardest decisions she had knowing that he was by her side no matter what the outcome.
“Tyson McCabe, my bad boy, my tortured soul, my little piece of dark with bits of light that glimmer like stars.”
And this right here, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly why I love Ty McCabe. He said the sweetest things. He was stereotypical bad boy on the outside (tats and piercings) and underneath the facade he was so damn vulnerable and broken, but not afraid to put it all out there for his girl. Even if there was a slight chance, he might lose her.
“No lies, remember? I’m dead f**cking serious here. I am like, head over friggin’ heals, butterflies and puppies, hearts and f**cking kitty cats in love with you. Seriously, I am like a f**cking Disney prince or some shit. Want me to sing for you? I could sing.”
I still loved the story and our hero/heroine. I adore CM Stunich's writing style, and I think that I had a a little bit harder time on a personal level connecting to the love triangle because I am attached to Ty. I couldn't stand the thought of seeing him broken.
Thanks to CM Stunich for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 7, 2013
“Sometimes they leave and they don't come back; sometimes that perfect, little butterfly gets out of the jar and flies away, flickers like a bit of fire across the sky and disappears. If you love it, you'll let it go. That's what they always say, but they Never tell you how to deal with the pain of their leaving."
3.5 STARS
I'm gonna thank C.M. Stunich for actually putting it out that this is a trilogy. Keeps readers (namely, ME) from posting violent reviews coming across as stark, rambling idiots.
This book was all over the place. There were moments of brilliance and wit that reminds me of The Opportunist and moments that went just off kilter. It's like going out on an awesome date and he's impressing you with being so cool and smart then he starts singing along the elevator muzak courtesy of one Englebert Humperdinck (who isn't exactly the epitome of coolness. EVER.) it was that kind of book. Cool and cheese. I don't know how that happened but there you go.
So we pick up where Tasting Never ended, with Never and Ty on their way to Never's hometown, to see her family and a certain Noah Scott, for the first time in 5 years. I don't understand Noah Scott as the other leg in what I feel was the most crooked love triangle ever. What I don't get is why the author bothered to create someone so obviously inferior to Ty that Never's dilemma becomes ridiculous. I was waiting for Never to acknowledge this, to know that she gets it, that she's a different person then than now, but nope. Not a peep.
Fine, he's rich, he loves her, he's a stable, normal alternative to the brooding, angst-ridden Ty McCabe. He's supposed to be someone for her to aspire for. But spontaneous poetry-quoting, Latin quotes printed on a shirt wearing Noah Scott? I'm sure a subpopulation of women out there finds that attractive but to me, he just came across a pretentious douche. He named his dog after Never after she left, cause, you know, she's a bitch... But I get the impression that he did it out of love. Geez. And God, the poetry! It felt so forced it was painful. The words were beautiful but how it was wedged in conversational speech made the waste more starkly obvious because it was an ill fit.
Never was a difficult narrator in this one. She describes a lot of the things unfolding before her with an angry, near-poetic rhythm but often goes off tangent that makes you wonder what it was she's talking about in the first place. Then there was that scene in the bar where she confronts the reason why she left and she has this lengthy speech that sounded a lot like the speeches given by villains in movies telling the hero how he'd vanquish him and such. It was weird.
This book was carried on the broad and beautiful shoulders of one Ty McCabe. Maybe its because we don't know the root of his pain yet but his motives and logic are absolute and clear, never confused. Such a shame as he often disappears in the background (meaning from Nev's mind) but whenever he's in the scene, the pages come alive. His still-yet-to-be-fully-revealed past is the best device going for this series to make me come back for the third.
3.5 STARS
I'm gonna thank C.M. Stunich for actually putting it out that this is a trilogy. Keeps readers (namely, ME) from posting violent reviews coming across as stark, rambling idiots.
This book was all over the place. There were moments of brilliance and wit that reminds me of The Opportunist and moments that went just off kilter. It's like going out on an awesome date and he's impressing you with being so cool and smart then he starts singing along the elevator muzak courtesy of one Englebert Humperdinck (who isn't exactly the epitome of coolness. EVER.) it was that kind of book. Cool and cheese. I don't know how that happened but there you go.
So we pick up where Tasting Never ended, with Never and Ty on their way to Never's hometown, to see her family and a certain Noah Scott, for the first time in 5 years. I don't understand Noah Scott as the other leg in what I feel was the most crooked love triangle ever. What I don't get is why the author bothered to create someone so obviously inferior to Ty that Never's dilemma becomes ridiculous. I was waiting for Never to acknowledge this, to know that she gets it, that she's a different person then than now, but nope. Not a peep.
Fine, he's rich, he loves her, he's a stable, normal alternative to the brooding, angst-ridden Ty McCabe. He's supposed to be someone for her to aspire for. But spontaneous poetry-quoting, Latin quotes printed on a shirt wearing Noah Scott? I'm sure a subpopulation of women out there finds that attractive but to me, he just came across a pretentious douche. He named his dog after Never after she left, cause, you know, she's a bitch... But I get the impression that he did it out of love. Geez. And God, the poetry! It felt so forced it was painful. The words were beautiful but how it was wedged in conversational speech made the waste more starkly obvious because it was an ill fit.
Never was a difficult narrator in this one. She describes a lot of the things unfolding before her with an angry, near-poetic rhythm but often goes off tangent that makes you wonder what it was she's talking about in the first place. Then there was that scene in the bar where she confronts the reason why she left and she has this lengthy speech that sounded a lot like the speeches given by villains in movies telling the hero how he'd vanquish him and such. It was weird.
This book was carried on the broad and beautiful shoulders of one Ty McCabe. Maybe its because we don't know the root of his pain yet but his motives and logic are absolute and clear, never confused. Such a shame as he often disappears in the background (meaning from Nev's mind) but whenever he's in the scene, the pages come alive. His still-yet-to-be-fully-revealed past is the best device going for this series to make me come back for the third.
February 3, 2013
I knew I was going to love this book as soon as I opened and the first thing I saw was XXX. "Finding Never" takes place right where "Tasting Never" leaves off and I immediately started praying with everything that I wasn’t in for the heartbreak of my life. I am not going to even lie get your Tissues and block out about 5 hours of your life because once you start this ride you are not going to stop till the end.
”Relationships Can’t be measured with a clock or a calendar, Never. It’s about getting each other. You get me, and I get you. That’s the only thing I give a sh**t about.”
Noah Scott is a problem but one Never had to work through to get the closure she desperately needs. Not that this made me happy in fact I was sick everytime the two of them were together.
“You asked me about Noah Scott?” Ty laughs “Oh, Yeah,” he says sround his cig. “Your Boyfriend’s real F’n nice. What a cutie. I heart the F out of him. What a catch.”
Never is closing and healing old wounds throughout this whole book and while doing that we get to see Ty in all kinds of light and find out little secrets that I can’t wait to get answers to in Book 3. I loved meeting Never’s family and I actually found myself caring about each one. “This is sister stuff. You don’t mess with sister stuff. Especially if you have a penis.”
“This is your family. They’re here, and you can’t keep running. Memories are tricky mother f’ers, and they’re fast, too. You can’t escape them, baby. They’ll always be there. You have to look’em in the eye and be brave.”
This book was the perfect compliment to the first book and it took my love affair with my book boyfriend Ty to whole new level!! This like everything CM writes is a MUST READ and I am pretty sure in real like she is a super hero because her writing is that AMAZEBALLS!!! And now I will sit here and wait for Book 3 to be released in March!
“What I do know is that I love you, and that I want you to find yourself and come back to me. You do what you need to do, Never, and I’ll be here waiting for you when you’re done.”
Is it March yet?!?!
”Relationships Can’t be measured with a clock or a calendar, Never. It’s about getting each other. You get me, and I get you. That’s the only thing I give a sh**t about.”
Noah Scott is a problem but one Never had to work through to get the closure she desperately needs. Not that this made me happy in fact I was sick everytime the two of them were together.
“You asked me about Noah Scott?” Ty laughs “Oh, Yeah,” he says sround his cig. “Your Boyfriend’s real F’n nice. What a cutie. I heart the F out of him. What a catch.”
Never is closing and healing old wounds throughout this whole book and while doing that we get to see Ty in all kinds of light and find out little secrets that I can’t wait to get answers to in Book 3. I loved meeting Never’s family and I actually found myself caring about each one. “This is sister stuff. You don’t mess with sister stuff. Especially if you have a penis.”
“This is your family. They’re here, and you can’t keep running. Memories are tricky mother f’ers, and they’re fast, too. You can’t escape them, baby. They’ll always be there. You have to look’em in the eye and be brave.”
This book was the perfect compliment to the first book and it took my love affair with my book boyfriend Ty to whole new level!! This like everything CM writes is a MUST READ and I am pretty sure in real like she is a super hero because her writing is that AMAZEBALLS!!! And now I will sit here and wait for Book 3 to be released in March!
“What I do know is that I love you, and that I want you to find yourself and come back to me. You do what you need to do, Never, and I’ll be here waiting for you when you’re done.”
Is it March yet?!?!
February 9, 2013
I devoured this book..this book picks up right where Tasting Never ends. Never is on a quest the piece herself back together. That's means facing her family she left behind. And Noah fucking Scott. It's a reunion long overdue with her sisters. Some take it good, one has a bit of a struggle. Never's mom I can't stand and she's a horrible excuse for a mother. Ty shows a completely different side of hisself. Although you still don't get a big glimpse into his history, he does tell a couple of things. But the compassion and understanding and love he has for Never is so strong you feel it. Their love is deep and he knows it. He's waiting for her to see it. But she has to face Noah before anything is clear to her. Noah and Ty meet also, which was interesting time and time again. This book had me from page one. To me it was a stronger book than Tasting Never, but it was also a different story for them. Never was tired of being lonely and numb. She wanted to feel, she wanted happiness and she didn't want any what ifs from her past. I'm looking forward to the next book after she learns the news.....
July 17, 2020
2-1/2 Slightly Tedious Stars
I like the idea of these characters. A lot. I just wish the author would show me their personalities with fewer inner monologues from Never. Just let her respond to the other characters and show me how she feels through her words and actions. Trust me to follow along. I don’t need constant explanations of her every feeling and distracted thought. It stretches some scenes way too long and slows the emotional momentum. In case you’re wondering, I actually quite enjoy description. This is something altogether different. This is the tedium of reading a character’s wildly changing thoughts and moods in the middle of conversations. I want to smack Never on the back and yell, “Spit it out already. I’ll know how you feel by the tone of your voice and your body language.” Explain after the conversation if you must.
I might read the next book because Ty is lovely, and I’m hoping the author tightens up some of Never’s meandering emotions and allows her to focus her thoughts a bit.
I like the idea of these characters. A lot. I just wish the author would show me their personalities with fewer inner monologues from Never. Just let her respond to the other characters and show me how she feels through her words and actions. Trust me to follow along. I don’t need constant explanations of her every feeling and distracted thought. It stretches some scenes way too long and slows the emotional momentum. In case you’re wondering, I actually quite enjoy description. This is something altogether different. This is the tedium of reading a character’s wildly changing thoughts and moods in the middle of conversations. I want to smack Never on the back and yell, “Spit it out already. I’ll know how you feel by the tone of your voice and your body language.” Explain after the conversation if you must.
I might read the next book because Ty is lovely, and I’m hoping the author tightens up some of Never’s meandering emotions and allows her to focus her thoughts a bit.
July 25, 2015
So I finished this days ago but completely forgot mark that I read it lol.
4.25 stars. I fell in love with Ty even more! Never is a bitch but I can see where her hurt steams from. I love them as a couple and I feel like they really are soulmates! They deserve the Happily Ever After <3!
4.25 stars. I fell in love with Ty even more! Never is a bitch but I can see where her hurt steams from. I love them as a couple and I feel like they really are soulmates! They deserve the Happily Ever After <3!
May 22, 2018
4.5 'Triangle' Stars
This series just keeps getting better!
In this book, Ty & Never go and visit her family in the hopes of dealing with some of her issues.
Unfortunately, there are some things that just can't be fixed though.
This series just keeps getting better!
In this book, Ty & Never go and visit her family in the hopes of dealing with some of her issues.
Unfortunately, there are some things that just can't be fixed though.
January 1, 2018
Lol is it too early in the year for a DNF? I did not sign up for a love triangle!
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Ok so I got curious and decided to go back and read this and I am actually glad I did(even though I CANT STAND lie triangles, I gave in just this once)
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Ok so I got curious and decided to go back and read this and I am actually glad I did(even though I CANT STAND lie triangles, I gave in just this once)
March 3, 2013
4 stars
After five long years, Never decides it's time to finally go home, to face her past and get the answers she needs to finally move on. Ty is there for her every step of the way.
Never faces the sisters she left behind, and the ones she never met, she faces her past, her first love and her nightmare. But with Ty by her side she feels like she can do anything, gives her the space she needs to get her answers, but is always close enough to catch her when she falls
Even though Ty is slowly revealing himself to Never, they are too much alike, and I think deep down they both know that they could handle anything together, take down each other's past just as long as it is not at the same time.
But Never is torn between Noah, her first love, and Ty, hopefully the last man she will ever love.
Finding Never, had a different feel than Tasting Never, it was more about closure, moving on and facing your demons. I could not believe Never's mom, she was such a fucking Bitch! The whole thing with Noah, just pissed me off, seriously just wanted to smack Never, I get your lost, but how could you be so blind to what's in front of your face. Totally not a fan of love-triangles, just not my thing.
I can't wait for Book3, Keeping Never, we got to see bit's and pieces of Ty's past and maybe just maybe he will be ready.
"...all I needed was someone to take this crazy ride with me, hug the curves of life's road and hold my hand the whole way."
After five long years, Never decides it's time to finally go home, to face her past and get the answers she needs to finally move on. Ty is there for her every step of the way.
"Even if this trip rips your heart from your chest and shakes you; even if it's the biggest mistake you've ever made, at least you won't be left wondering, and then we can move on. Together."
Never faces the sisters she left behind, and the ones she never met, she faces her past, her first love and her nightmare. But with Ty by her side she feels like she can do anything, gives her the space she needs to get her answers, but is always close enough to catch her when she falls
"Whoever said that crying is weak is obviously just as fucked up individual. It takes all my strength to stand here and cry, to admit to myself that yes, I am sad, and yes, that is o-fucking-kay."
Even though Ty is slowly revealing himself to Never, they are too much alike, and I think deep down they both know that they could handle anything together, take down each other's past just as long as it is not at the same time.
"No lies, remember? I'm dead fucking serious here. I am like, head over friggin' heels, butterflies and puppies, hearts and fucking kitty cats in love with you."
But Never is torn between Noah, her first love, and Ty, hopefully the last man she will ever love.
"At least in Noah's eyes, there is no taint, no blood, no sign that he knows what I've done or where I've been."
Finding Never, had a different feel than Tasting Never, it was more about closure, moving on and facing your demons. I could not believe Never's mom, she was such a fucking Bitch! The whole thing with Noah, just pissed me off, seriously just wanted to smack Never, I get your lost, but how could you be so blind to what's in front of your face. Totally not a fan of love-triangles, just not my thing.
I can't wait for Book3, Keeping Never, we got to see bit's and pieces of Ty's past and maybe just maybe he will be ready.
February 2, 2013
So, here I am again with the Never Say Never series, and while I was at a loss for words with Tasting Never, that is not the case here. I have so many things to say about Finding Never that I'm not sure what to start with. Maybe about the disclosure that should be printed on the cover that CM Stunich sneakily forgot?! There should also be a recommendation that you buy stock in Kleenex, because you're going to go through at least one box by the end of the story!
It is amazing to me that one person can imagine all of the emotions that a person in Never's position goes through while mending their heart and rebuilding bridges they thought had been burned forever, and is actually able to write it down in a way that you experience those emotions with them. I can't even count how many times I had to take a break reading this book because I couldn't see through the tears streaming down my face... and snot. But don't fret! They were happy tears, and not once was I sad because of this book! Tasting Never sent me on an emotional roller coaster and had me question things about myself and reevaluate my own life and how I saw myself and my past, but in Finding Never I was able to repair some of my own personal damage right along with Never. It was beautiful. I felt so full of life once I was finished with this book and it felt wonderful.
Now, a little note for my now number 1 favorite author (thanks to this series), ever - I'm super duper proud of how well you've done with these last few books. I hope you realize how amazing you actually are, as a writer and a person. You're going to go very, very far, and I can't wait to see your name on the NY Times best sellers list (no, really) and brag to all of my friends that myself, and quite a few other amazing men and women that I've met over the last few months, helped you get there. Keep doing what you are doing, this is your calling, and don't ever let anyone ever have you thinking otherwise. I heart the f*** out of you! Period. ♥
It is amazing to me that one person can imagine all of the emotions that a person in Never's position goes through while mending their heart and rebuilding bridges they thought had been burned forever, and is actually able to write it down in a way that you experience those emotions with them. I can't even count how many times I had to take a break reading this book because I couldn't see through the tears streaming down my face... and snot. But don't fret! They were happy tears, and not once was I sad because of this book! Tasting Never sent me on an emotional roller coaster and had me question things about myself and reevaluate my own life and how I saw myself and my past, but in Finding Never I was able to repair some of my own personal damage right along with Never. It was beautiful. I felt so full of life once I was finished with this book and it felt wonderful.
Now, a little note for my now number 1 favorite author (thanks to this series), ever - I'm super duper proud of how well you've done with these last few books. I hope you realize how amazing you actually are, as a writer and a person. You're going to go very, very far, and I can't wait to see your name on the NY Times best sellers list (no, really) and brag to all of my friends that myself, and quite a few other amazing men and women that I've met over the last few months, helped you get there. Keep doing what you are doing, this is your calling, and don't ever let anyone ever have you thinking otherwise. I heart the f*** out of you! Period. ♥
March 10, 2013
"3.5 stars!
This book picks up right where Tasting Never ends. Ty & Never embark in her own journey to self healing & preservation. By doing so, she decides to go back home and face her family & most importantly her demons. Never decides its time to make changes in her life so she can begin her internal process of healing and begin a healthful and prosperous life. And Ty is more than willing to help her throughout the journey, no matter the consequences. But what ends up transpiring is a beautiful slow evolving love that consumes Ty and evidentially Never..
But among this darkness, there is light, and that shining bright light is Ty McCabe.
"I am like, head over friggin heels, butterflies and puppies, hearts and
fucking kitty cats in love with you."
"On you, "he whispers against my lips.
"All I need is you. You're my cure."
Ty is so intense, raw and gritty. He is so damaged. All he seems to want is to piece himself back together for the love of his life (Never). Never on the other hand is a no hold's barred kinda girl. The things that come out of her mouth shock the shit out of me. There is never a dull moment with her. Never doesn't seem to care what anyone thinks, she calls it as she sees it. But I found her to be selfish, and harsh at times with Ty.
My only complaints about Finding Never was that I found it to be a bit slow at times. In addition, is the fact that Never was always, and I mean always having internal dialogues within herself.. There were times when Ty & Never would have a conversation and then Never's internal dialogue would kick in, and I would forget what the hell Ty had just asked her. I found myself going back to previous pages to see what the questions, answers, and statements were.. I found it to be quite irritating and disruptive. And I wanted nothing more than a clear coherent conversation among the main characters. Without the occasional snippets of pasts, future and present predictions. Overall, good read.
This book picks up right where Tasting Never ends. Ty & Never embark in her own journey to self healing & preservation. By doing so, she decides to go back home and face her family & most importantly her demons. Never decides its time to make changes in her life so she can begin her internal process of healing and begin a healthful and prosperous life. And Ty is more than willing to help her throughout the journey, no matter the consequences. But what ends up transpiring is a beautiful slow evolving love that consumes Ty and evidentially Never..
But among this darkness, there is light, and that shining bright light is Ty McCabe.
"I am like, head over friggin heels, butterflies and puppies, hearts and
fucking kitty cats in love with you."
"On you, "he whispers against my lips.
"All I need is you. You're my cure."
Ty is so intense, raw and gritty. He is so damaged. All he seems to want is to piece himself back together for the love of his life (Never). Never on the other hand is a no hold's barred kinda girl. The things that come out of her mouth shock the shit out of me. There is never a dull moment with her. Never doesn't seem to care what anyone thinks, she calls it as she sees it. But I found her to be selfish, and harsh at times with Ty.
My only complaints about Finding Never was that I found it to be a bit slow at times. In addition, is the fact that Never was always, and I mean always having internal dialogues within herself.. There were times when Ty & Never would have a conversation and then Never's internal dialogue would kick in, and I would forget what the hell Ty had just asked her. I found myself going back to previous pages to see what the questions, answers, and statements were.. I found it to be quite irritating and disruptive. And I wanted nothing more than a clear coherent conversation among the main characters. Without the occasional snippets of pasts, future and present predictions. Overall, good read.
February 3, 2013
I am submerged in Neverland. I'm completely caught up in the story of Never and Ty and I can hardly wait to see what comes next.
This book picks up where Tasting Never left off... on a bus on it's way to the Midwest, where Never plans to confront her past, the family she abandoned and the first love that she ran away from five years ago. And Ty (oohhhh, my Ty) is along for the ride.
I knew I liked Ty and Never in the first book of this series, but this book pushed me right over the precipice into full blown love. Ty was this broken, kind, mysterious, self-proclaimed whore of a man in TN, but over the course of FN he became this amazing, sweet, patient, perfect, albeit flawed man. This book is Never' s journey of finding herself, coming to terms with her past... but so much of Ty is uncovered in this book as well, as he helps Never piece together the broken parts of her past.
I continue to be in awe of the writing by this author. Her raw, gritty story is told with the same kind of raw, gritty writing. The way she has created these complex, haunted, beautiful characters is just amazing, in my book. And then proceeding to bring in the diversity of 7 siblings, a seriously disturbed mother, a perfect-in-every-way ex boyfriend, and still maintain a flawless story without being distracting with all of these new characters and personalities, I just can't describe how well-written I found this book to be.
I love love love this book series and I can not wait for Keeping Never!!!!!
This book picks up where Tasting Never left off... on a bus on it's way to the Midwest, where Never plans to confront her past, the family she abandoned and the first love that she ran away from five years ago. And Ty (oohhhh, my Ty) is along for the ride.
I knew I liked Ty and Never in the first book of this series, but this book pushed me right over the precipice into full blown love. Ty was this broken, kind, mysterious, self-proclaimed whore of a man in TN, but over the course of FN he became this amazing, sweet, patient, perfect, albeit flawed man. This book is Never' s journey of finding herself, coming to terms with her past... but so much of Ty is uncovered in this book as well, as he helps Never piece together the broken parts of her past.
I continue to be in awe of the writing by this author. Her raw, gritty story is told with the same kind of raw, gritty writing. The way she has created these complex, haunted, beautiful characters is just amazing, in my book. And then proceeding to bring in the diversity of 7 siblings, a seriously disturbed mother, a perfect-in-every-way ex boyfriend, and still maintain a flawless story without being distracting with all of these new characters and personalities, I just can't describe how well-written I found this book to be.
I love love love this book series and I can not wait for Keeping Never!!!!!
February 4, 2013
Finding Never starts off from where Tasting Never ended. If you haven't read Tasting Never it's a MUST read before this book. Never & Ty head back to her hometown so she can face her past. The reunion between her and her sisters had me in tears so definitely keep your tissues handy. When we first meet Noah I did start to get knots in my stomach but I had faith in Never's love for Ty. This book did a great job of helping Never piece herself back together. The only piece left is her mother and I'm sure CM will wrap that up in the last book.
I didn't think it was possible to fall more in love with Never and Ty but clearly I was wrong! I love these characters even more now and am sad that the next book will be the last in this series. Although I am really looking forward to learning about Ty's past.
"'When you said I was yours..." "I meant it," Ty says and that's it. We both stop talking.'"
"I am like a f*ck*ng Disney prince or some sh*t. Want me to sing for you? I could sing."
100% in LOVE with Ty McCabe!!
I didn't think it was possible to fall more in love with Never and Ty but clearly I was wrong! I love these characters even more now and am sad that the next book will be the last in this series. Although I am really looking forward to learning about Ty's past.
"'When you said I was yours..." "I meant it," Ty says and that's it. We both stop talking.'"
"I am like a f*ck*ng Disney prince or some sh*t. Want me to sing for you? I could sing."
100% in LOVE with Ty McCabe!!
March 4, 2013
Just finished Finding Never (Never Say Never #2) by C.M. Stunich. I must say I liked it better than the first, I just don’t know exactly why though. Maybe it’s because you get to meet new characters (Nevers’ family) and we also get to meet Noah (her teenage love). I can’t really elaborate about Noah because I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t read it yet. We get to see Ty & Nevers’ relationship grow & evolve. I was also happy with the little tid-bits of information that the author teased us with regarding Ty. We haven’t gotten to why he is the way he is yet & that’s what I’m waiting for but the author threw us a bone. I’ll take it! I’m glad I gave book one 3.5 stars leaving room for this book to get a better rating,and for me it did 4 stars. Now I’m moving on to finish this series with Keeping Never :)
March 16, 2017
I loved this one as much as the last. Maybe more because Never grew so much in this book. And Ty... could a boyfriend be more supportive???? He's so great... I can't. I'm so looking forward to getting into his story on the next book, although I feel it'll be some gut wrenching stuff there.
Lucky for Never she choose the right guy, or I would've had to strangle her for breaking Ty's heart!!!
Lucky for Never she choose the right guy, or I would've had to strangle her for breaking Ty's heart!!!
July 8, 2015
Seriously! I have to wait for the next book?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 22, 2019
It was less than I expected. Somehow, after the dark premise of first book, I expected more drama at Regali household. At least more emotions for reader. For me-it failed to deliver. On all fronts- sister,mothers,Noahs... It was a nice read,mutch lighter than previous book,yet somehow empty. The biggest bogeyman in Nevers life- her mother is not explained to reader,their relationship reduced to few uncomplicated lines that dissapointed me greatly.
Worth the read? Sure,why not. It is written by talented author and definitely reads easy. Just don't expect big revelations, emotional confrontations and life changing decisions.
Worth the read? Sure,why not. It is written by talented author and definitely reads easy. Just don't expect big revelations, emotional confrontations and life changing decisions.
September 17, 2018
Never and Ty are one tortured couple. For some reason, I love them even more for it. Within book two, Never is ultimately trying to find herself. She doesn't know if she will find closure. She doesn't know if she will make it. I knew that if Ty was there she would make it. There are one or two parts of the story that had me scratching my head. But I keep thinking that those issues will get resolved in book three, Keeping Never.
February 24, 2021
Really good.. 2nd book on the series.
February 6, 2013
So I've been procrastinating writing this review for about 26 hours now, but the time has come to suck it all up and spit it all out...I'm not going to waffle on about the story line, you can read the synopsis for that, but I will implore you to read the first book Tasting Never then this immediately after.
'The crickets mark the passing of time with gentle chirps, letting us know that no matter what is happening to us, the world is still spinning whether we like it or not.
I want to start by telling you I highlighted 90 separate passages during this 206page book. Hopefully that tells you that it was choc-a-block full of lines worthy of re-reading & remembering, and that I heart the beejeezus out of this baby. I will even go on to say this series has officially made it to the Colleen Hoover, Katja Millay & JA Redmerski levels of the books that changed my soul. Never's books incited the same breathless feeling I had reading them, the same overwhelming intense feeling that had my heart pounding in my throat, tears streaming down my face and a character or sentence that taught me a life lesson, & made me look deeper into myself.
"Relationships can't be measured with a clock or a calendar, Never. It's about getting each other. You get me, and I get you..."
Never & Ty are 2 characters that are two halves of one. I truly believe that, and although I would love to add him to my harem of book boyfriends, I know unreservedly that he is Nevers. Forever & ever. They aren't perfect characters. Nuh-uh. They are flawed and have deep issues they are/will work through, but they ARE perfect for each other. Ok, ok, Ty is pretty freaking perfect. I can't find a fault so far. K
'Ty hears it though, and somehow I get this feeling that he will always hear it. A whisper, a scream, no matter what I say, Ty will hear me.
I can't tell you what it is about Ms Stunich's writing, but it's as if it sings to me. Every line in this book was poetic and meaningful to me. Not smash my own head into my desk sickly sweet or put my eyes out of their bleeding misery annoying, but 100% authentic, real life emotions, and how that emotion is managed seemed genuine. The descriptions aren't so long and painful and make me want to glaze over, they grab me and pull me in and imagine I can see the picture that's been created for me.
"When I'm with you, Never, I feel like somebody who can do something, who means something, okay? So listen, I don't know how you're going to find Noah Scott or if he already knows you're coming or hell, if you've been having cybersex with him for five years, and I don't give a s****. What I do know is that I love you, and that I want you to find yourself and come back to me. You do what you need to do, Never, and I'll be here waiting for you when you're done."
The parts of Ty's past that was exposed made me gasp, the family's reunions & many drama filled pages made me cry and yep, there were even bits that had me laughing out loud. It was over far too quickly for me and I'm anxiously wishing away the days until next moth when Keeping Never is out and I can get my answers, and my fill of Ty & Never...
'Ty slides his arms around me and just holds us in this space between now and forever, this warm bit of bliss that has no name, that exists solely for the two of us.'
'The crickets mark the passing of time with gentle chirps, letting us know that no matter what is happening to us, the world is still spinning whether we like it or not.
I want to start by telling you I highlighted 90 separate passages during this 206page book. Hopefully that tells you that it was choc-a-block full of lines worthy of re-reading & remembering, and that I heart the beejeezus out of this baby. I will even go on to say this series has officially made it to the Colleen Hoover, Katja Millay & JA Redmerski levels of the books that changed my soul. Never's books incited the same breathless feeling I had reading them, the same overwhelming intense feeling that had my heart pounding in my throat, tears streaming down my face and a character or sentence that taught me a life lesson, & made me look deeper into myself.
"Relationships can't be measured with a clock or a calendar, Never. It's about getting each other. You get me, and I get you..."
Never & Ty are 2 characters that are two halves of one. I truly believe that, and although I would love to add him to my harem of book boyfriends, I know unreservedly that he is Nevers. Forever & ever. They aren't perfect characters. Nuh-uh. They are flawed and have deep issues they are/will work through, but they ARE perfect for each other. Ok, ok, Ty is pretty freaking perfect. I can't find a fault so far. K
'Ty hears it though, and somehow I get this feeling that he will always hear it. A whisper, a scream, no matter what I say, Ty will hear me.
I can't tell you what it is about Ms Stunich's writing, but it's as if it sings to me. Every line in this book was poetic and meaningful to me. Not smash my own head into my desk sickly sweet or put my eyes out of their bleeding misery annoying, but 100% authentic, real life emotions, and how that emotion is managed seemed genuine. The descriptions aren't so long and painful and make me want to glaze over, they grab me and pull me in and imagine I can see the picture that's been created for me.
"When I'm with you, Never, I feel like somebody who can do something, who means something, okay? So listen, I don't know how you're going to find Noah Scott or if he already knows you're coming or hell, if you've been having cybersex with him for five years, and I don't give a s****. What I do know is that I love you, and that I want you to find yourself and come back to me. You do what you need to do, Never, and I'll be here waiting for you when you're done."
The parts of Ty's past that was exposed made me gasp, the family's reunions & many drama filled pages made me cry and yep, there were even bits that had me laughing out loud. It was over far too quickly for me and I'm anxiously wishing away the days until next moth when Keeping Never is out and I can get my answers, and my fill of Ty & Never...
'Ty slides his arms around me and just holds us in this space between now and forever, this warm bit of bliss that has no name, that exists solely for the two of us.'
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