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Forever Loved
After four long years of separation, Gavin has finally reunited with his childhood love Corabelle. She’s forgiven him for leaving after the funeral of their newborn. She even knows where he ended up and what he did.
And she's still here.
But a message from his past threatens their delicate reconciliation. Once again, Gavin is forced to leave Corabelle behind to determine the truth of the shocking secret he's been told about a woman he once knew.
When Gavin returns with his devastating news, Corabelle realizes they must completely commit to each other, for better or for worse, to find their forever love.
And she's still here.
But a message from his past threatens their delicate reconciliation. Once again, Gavin is forced to leave Corabelle behind to determine the truth of the shocking secret he's been told about a woman he once knew.
When Gavin returns with his devastating news, Corabelle realizes they must completely commit to each other, for better or for worse, to find their forever love.
275 pages, Paperback
First published January 8, 2014
About the author
Deanna Roy
40 books680 followersDeanna Roy is the six-time USA Today bestselling author of women's fiction. She is a fierce advocate for all the children in her care, biological, fostered, and adopted, and the mothers, who like her, lost babies to miscarriage.
She writes books under four names:
Deanna Roy with three-hanky reads in the Forever series:
JJ Knight with her romantic comedy Pickleverse:
Abby Tyler with sweet small-town romance, including the Applebottom series:
Annie Winters with romantic suspense serials, including The Vigilante's Lover:
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Deanna also writes a series of books for middle grade readers, including JINNIE WISHMAKER, MARCUS MENDER, and ELEKTRA CHAOS.
She's pretty easy to spot on Facebook and Instagram.
She writes books under four names:
Deanna Roy with three-hanky reads in the Forever series:
JJ Knight with her romantic comedy Pickleverse:
Abby Tyler with sweet small-town romance, including the Applebottom series:
Annie Winters with romantic suspense serials, including The Vigilante's Lover:
You can follow Deanna and read pre-release sneak peeks and free ebooks on her private list. Subscribe!
Deanna also writes a series of books for middle grade readers, including JINNIE WISHMAKER, MARCUS MENDER, and ELEKTRA CHAOS.
She's pretty easy to spot on Facebook and Instagram.
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January 26, 2015
Not sure if I am a fan of Gavin. It's hard to like a man who runs out of his own child's funeral and leaves his girlfriend behind, never speaking to her again. Add to the fact, that fours years later he only sees her again by coincidence- it's not like he's even looking for her after all these year. The explanation of this decision in the last book never really cut it for me. Then the decisions he makes after that are just plain atrocious. In this book we get more flashback of what happened after Gavin walked out on Corabelle, plus a whole new wrench thrown into the mix of an illegitimate child.
I am not sure I would make the same decisions as Corabelle does- she is a better woman than me(or possibly just stupid- it's a tossup). Gavin again learns some startling news (that he is possibly the father to a Mexican prostitute he visited after he left Corabelle. This kid happens to be a boy). When he learns this news, he again leaves Corabelle (while she is in the hospital) without telling her or getting into contact with her when he was supposed to be there for her- he just up and leaves to Mexico. I mean WTF. This just seems like a stupid move in the plot. I mean he has been at he bedside for a few days non-stop, worried sick about her, and then he gets this phone call and he just up and leaves her without telling her where he is going? That is just plain dumb. I can't stand when characters just do dumb shit just so the author can move the story along.
Anywho, Gavin goes to investigate the claims of the prostitute, Rosa, and this sets up all of the rest of the events in the book in which he has to come to tens with this and figure out a way to tell Corabelle.
* May contain some spoilers*
On a personal note, I think I know why I dislike Gavin so much. It comes down to the fact that I just don't think Gavin deserved a happy ending. I know I am being a bitter bitch, but really, all of his decisions sucked, and they were all at the expense of Corabelle. I mean, he left her alone to deal with the death of their son, ran out of any situation he couldn't handle with her, never even went to look for her, got his jollies whenever he wanted with hookers, wanted Corabelle but continued his pattern of leaving when the going got tough, knocks up a prostitute who happens to be in love with him, has a vasectomy that prevents Corabelle from fulfilling her dream of children (but yet he gets a son out of his hooker), and gets to have the best of both worlds by having a new son and asking Corabelle to marry him and she says yes to this! I mean WTF. He gets all of this at the expense of Corabelle. two weeks after finding out that the boy is his son, he drops him off for Corabelle to babysit and says to her, "Sorry about this, I know it's hard for you." Really Gavin? You know it's hard for Corabelle when her son is dead, but yours is alive. Not only that, but you took away any chance of her having the opportunity to have on her own when you went under the knife. She has to live with the fact that another woman, a prostitute who is in love with you, no less, has the fortune of saying she is the mother of your only living child- a son to boot. I mean what kinda sick Karma is that? At this point, she will never what it feels like to be a real mother to children she would have created with her husband. I mean she refers to the kid as "Gavin's son." That is just some bullshit. Just plain ole bullshit.
I am not sure I would make the same decisions as Corabelle does- she is a better woman than me(or possibly just stupid- it's a tossup). Gavin again learns some startling news (that he is possibly the father to a Mexican prostitute he visited after he left Corabelle. This kid happens to be a boy). When he learns this news, he again leaves Corabelle (while she is in the hospital) without telling her or getting into contact with her when he was supposed to be there for her- he just up and leaves to Mexico. I mean WTF. This just seems like a stupid move in the plot. I mean he has been at he bedside for a few days non-stop, worried sick about her, and then he gets this phone call and he just up and leaves her without telling her where he is going? That is just plain dumb. I can't stand when characters just do dumb shit just so the author can move the story along.
Anywho, Gavin goes to investigate the claims of the prostitute, Rosa, and this sets up all of the rest of the events in the book in which he has to come to tens with this and figure out a way to tell Corabelle.
* May contain some spoilers*
On a personal note, I think I know why I dislike Gavin so much. It comes down to the fact that I just don't think Gavin deserved a happy ending. I know I am being a bitter bitch, but really, all of his decisions sucked, and they were all at the expense of Corabelle. I mean, he left her alone to deal with the death of their son, ran out of any situation he couldn't handle with her, never even went to look for her, got his jollies whenever he wanted with hookers, wanted Corabelle but continued his pattern of leaving when the going got tough, knocks up a prostitute who happens to be in love with him, has a vasectomy that prevents Corabelle from fulfilling her dream of children (but yet he gets a son out of his hooker), and gets to have the best of both worlds by having a new son and asking Corabelle to marry him and she says yes to this! I mean WTF. He gets all of this at the expense of Corabelle. two weeks after finding out that the boy is his son, he drops him off for Corabelle to babysit and says to her, "Sorry about this, I know it's hard for you." Really Gavin? You know it's hard for Corabelle when her son is dead, but yours is alive. Not only that, but you took away any chance of her having the opportunity to have on her own when you went under the knife. She has to live with the fact that another woman, a prostitute who is in love with you, no less, has the fortune of saying she is the mother of your only living child- a son to boot. I mean what kinda sick Karma is that? At this point, she will never what it feels like to be a real mother to children she would have created with her husband. I mean she refers to the kid as "Gavin's son." That is just some bullshit. Just plain ole bullshit.
August 23, 2014
Ok...let me start off by saying that the first book, Forever Innocent, I loved...Yeah it was sad but it was a beautifully tragic love story. This book??? Well it ruined the whole story. I am not happy at all! In fact I am incredibly disappointed and feel I was led to falsely believe it had a HEA. This didn't have a happily ever after....not even close, not by a long shot in my opinion. From chapter 33 and on I wanted to stop reading it. The book went downhill to *sigh*...I will not get that negative.
I mean what is so happily ever after about
...I'm surprised she didn't kill herself with how happy it made her...and I don't see how he could put her through that...It made me hate him for the cruelty that inflicted on her.
Let me just say this pissed me off...HORRIBLE, bad, what the fuck happened conclusion!
I mean what is so happily ever after about
...I'm surprised she didn't kill herself with how happy it made her...and I don't see how he could put her through that...It made me hate him for the cruelty that inflicted on her.
Let me just say this pissed me off...HORRIBLE, bad, what the fuck happened conclusion!
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I know you guys are going to be talking about the plot!
Thank you for what has been an amazing ride with this series.
<3
Deanna
January 17, 2014
3.5 stars
Corabelle and Gavin have a long ways to go, but knowing they have each other makes it seem that they can make it through anything. Corabelle wakes up in the hospital, after one of her black-out stunts that has everyone worrying. Gavin vows to not leave her side, but having to deal with Corabelle’s parents and the pain they feel for their daughter, doesn’t make the family reunion as heartwarming as it once could have been.
A blast from Gavin’s past comes back to haunt him, how could he have been so stupid, like they need another bump in their already broken road. Gavin knows that Corabelle is everything he wants in his heart, body and soul, but having Rosa claiming he has a “son”, his heart is torn, how could he be a father, it isn’t possible, right?
Corabelle’s has enough to deal with on her own, adding to her own guilt, she has to meet the woman who claims to have had Gavin’s son. How could he have a son and she not, it wasn’t supposed to be this way, they we’re supposed to move on, how about school, work, their future ???
Forever Loved was drama packed to say the least, I didn’t love it as much as Forever Innocent, but it did wrap up all the loose ends. It dives a little deeper on their past trying to understand why they are the way they are and what actually happened. A story about true love and forgiveness, Gavin and Corabelle finally get their HEA, hopefully there are no more bumps in the road for them. The next book in the series follows a secondary character, and is something I will be reading when I’m in the mood for another tear-jerker.
“I’ll love you all your life”
Corabelle and Gavin have a long ways to go, but knowing they have each other makes it seem that they can make it through anything. Corabelle wakes up in the hospital, after one of her black-out stunts that has everyone worrying. Gavin vows to not leave her side, but having to deal with Corabelle’s parents and the pain they feel for their daughter, doesn’t make the family reunion as heartwarming as it once could have been.
Whatever was going on with her, and whatever quirks came out of it, probably led back to me. If I wanted us to be together again, I had to accept all the things about her. So I would.
A blast from Gavin’s past comes back to haunt him, how could he have been so stupid, like they need another bump in their already broken road. Gavin knows that Corabelle is everything he wants in his heart, body and soul, but having Rosa claiming he has a “son”, his heart is torn, how could he be a father, it isn’t possible, right?
This might be the final blow . She’d leave me. I couldn’t blame her.
Corabelle’s has enough to deal with on her own, adding to her own guilt, she has to meet the woman who claims to have had Gavin’s son. How could he have a son and she not, it wasn’t supposed to be this way, they we’re supposed to move on, how about school, work, their future ???
Forever Loved was drama packed to say the least, I didn’t love it as much as Forever Innocent, but it did wrap up all the loose ends. It dives a little deeper on their past trying to understand why they are the way they are and what actually happened. A story about true love and forgiveness, Gavin and Corabelle finally get their HEA, hopefully there are no more bumps in the road for them. The next book in the series follows a secondary character, and is something I will be reading when I’m in the mood for another tear-jerker.
August 15, 2014
*WARNING! mild spoilers and ranting ahead*
Ugh! I. Can't. Even. This book had no HEA in my opinion. I can honestly say he has just ruined the name Gavin for me, because I will never be able to hear that name without wanting to bitchslap someone. I think the heroine should've told him to pack his bags and shove his proposal where the sun don't shine! He is selfish and a coward, I really despise him. I mean really what is wrong with you dude! I really wish I had never read this because I really like the name Gavin but now all I feel is stress whenever I even think about that name. Corabelle should've been a stronger heroine and told him no, I mean she's just supposed to accept his mistakes like nothing happened while he gets his cake and gets to eat it too. Nope. I don't think so buddy. She deserved her happily ever after with someone else because there was just to much bad things clouding her past with him. And theres also the fact that Yeah not for me.
Ugh! I. Can't. Even. This book had no HEA in my opinion. I can honestly say he has just ruined the name Gavin for me, because I will never be able to hear that name without wanting to bitchslap someone. I think the heroine should've told him to pack his bags and shove his proposal where the sun don't shine! He is selfish and a coward, I really despise him. I mean really what is wrong with you dude! I really wish I had never read this because I really like the name Gavin but now all I feel is stress whenever I even think about that name. Corabelle should've been a stronger heroine and told him no, I mean she's just supposed to accept his mistakes like nothing happened while he gets his cake and gets to eat it too. Nope. I don't think so buddy. She deserved her happily ever after with someone else because there was just to much bad things clouding her past with him. And theres also the fact that Yeah not for me.
January 13, 2014
****An advanced reading copy of Forever Loved by Deanna Roy was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. ****
3-3.5 Was Not Expecting That Stars
WHAT!!!
I don’t even know what to think, I was devastated for Corabelle. She did not deserve anymore heart break from Gavin.
Forever Loved picked up exactly where Forever Innocent ended. Corabelle is in the hospital after taking a “swim” in the ocean and Gavin is doing everything he can to make things right with Corabelle. After nearly losing her he will stop at nothing to make her his forever.
Things are going well for Gavin and Corabelle then Gavin gets a call from Rosa, the prostitute he use to visit frequently in Mexico. She claims she has a three year old boy that is his son. Gavin is terrified to tell Corabelle about this boy since he knows it will break her heart. How could he possibly have a son with another woman when their son died? How stupid could he be, having unprotected sex with a prostitute!
Of course Corabelle is devastated when Gavin breaks the news to her and she has to decide if she can stay with Gavin after all the heartbreak they have gone through.
Corabelle and Gavin do get either HEA, but I was disappointed in how it ended. It left me with so many questions about their future. I’m glad that they will be in Tina’s story, Forever Sheltered. Maybe some of my questions will be answered then.
3-3.5 Was Not Expecting That Stars
WHAT!!!
I don’t even know what to think, I was devastated for Corabelle. She did not deserve anymore heart break from Gavin.
Forever Loved picked up exactly where Forever Innocent ended. Corabelle is in the hospital after taking a “swim” in the ocean and Gavin is doing everything he can to make things right with Corabelle. After nearly losing her he will stop at nothing to make her his forever.
Things are going well for Gavin and Corabelle then Gavin gets a call from Rosa, the prostitute he use to visit frequently in Mexico. She claims she has a three year old boy that is his son. Gavin is terrified to tell Corabelle about this boy since he knows it will break her heart. How could he possibly have a son with another woman when their son died? How stupid could he be, having unprotected sex with a prostitute!
Of course Corabelle is devastated when Gavin breaks the news to her and she has to decide if she can stay with Gavin after all the heartbreak they have gone through.
Corabelle and Gavin do get either HEA, but I was disappointed in how it ended. It left me with so many questions about their future. I’m glad that they will be in Tina’s story, Forever Sheltered. Maybe some of my questions will be answered then.
January 19, 2014
After reading this series, I didn't think I could find away to feel Gavin would experience the same depth and duration of suffering that Clarabelle would endure for the rest of her life... BUT I was wrong. I did think of a scenario that would be a karmic payback for Gavin.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 9, 2014
I don't think I've cried so much in a book as much as I did with this one I just love Corabelle and Gavin so much I was emotionally invested in there HEA and the journey was turbulent and rocky and I almost didn't make it 85% in and I was so close to giving up I was like NO this can't be happening And WHY why would the author chose this I'm still devastated over it I can't not give to much away I don't want to spoil it for others I just didn't expect it to go that way I loved all the characters Jenny,Tina, Cora's parents the guys at the garage hated Rosa at first but it's not her fault I just need them to have another chance at a family I lost my baby when he was 3 months old and this hits close to my heart so if you read this Deanna please consider that option it would be a perfect ending to a beautiful couple I look forward to Tina's book thanks for writing such a moving book series ❤️
January 13, 2014
I must admit that, like most readers I'm sure, the description of Forever Loved did give me a bit of a fright, but I knew that Deanna Roy would give us one heck of a story, and I hoped that I would love it as much as I loved Forever Innocent, and you know what...I did!
Forever Loved isn't a light read. It makes you think, it makes you feel, and above all else it pulls you into the story. While it wasn't light a read, it was definitely fast because I didn't want to put it down at all! I already loved Gavin and Corabelle from Forever Innocent, so I was thrilled to get to see more of them, and while they did have some rough spots in this book, I loved that we got to see Gavin and Corabelle tackling things together! I'm not going to get into specifics or anything, but I definitely thought that we were able to see how much Gavin and Corabelle have grown and their reactions to difficult situations really reflected how much growth they have had, both separately and as a couple. I know some people don't like dual POVs, but I think Deanna Roy does an amazing job with them! She never replays the same scene in a different POV. Instead, we are always given something completely different or one that compliments the scene before it, and it works incredibly well!
While Forever Loved does end in a place where Gavin and Corabelle's story isn't completely over, it does tie everything together extremely well, and it leaves enough open so that the next book in the series, Forever Sheltered, which will be about Corabelle's friend, Tina, can fit right in. To be honest, I'm kind of glad that there was a bit left open just so that we can see more of them in Tina's story!! I'm so excited for it. I'm looking forward to more of Tina, but I'm also psyched to see a bit more of Gavin and Corabelle, too...I'm definitely not tired of them yet! ;D
Overall, I thought that Forever Loved was fantastic! It brought me back to two characters that I absolutely loved in Forever Innocent, and may have tossed some upheaval in their lives, but it also brought amazing things as well. I was a bit nervous when I first read the book's description, but in the end, I was extremely happy with how Deanna Roy tied everything together, and I am super excited to get to see a bit more of Gavin and Corabelle in Tina's story, Forever Sheltered...plus since it's Tina's story, you know it's gonna be a blast to read! :D
And finally, I have to admit that a big part of me loves the covers for these books because I think the cover model for Gavin looks a lot like the actor who plays Nick (David Giuntoli) on Grimm and I think that guy is a super hottie! ;D
Case in point:
with some scruff now:
haha now that I've gotten that off of my chest, what do you think?
Have you already read Forever Innocent and can't wait to read Forever Loved?
And if you haven't read either, do you want to?
Forever Loved isn't a light read. It makes you think, it makes you feel, and above all else it pulls you into the story. While it wasn't light a read, it was definitely fast because I didn't want to put it down at all! I already loved Gavin and Corabelle from Forever Innocent, so I was thrilled to get to see more of them, and while they did have some rough spots in this book, I loved that we got to see Gavin and Corabelle tackling things together! I'm not going to get into specifics or anything, but I definitely thought that we were able to see how much Gavin and Corabelle have grown and their reactions to difficult situations really reflected how much growth they have had, both separately and as a couple. I know some people don't like dual POVs, but I think Deanna Roy does an amazing job with them! She never replays the same scene in a different POV. Instead, we are always given something completely different or one that compliments the scene before it, and it works incredibly well!
While Forever Loved does end in a place where Gavin and Corabelle's story isn't completely over, it does tie everything together extremely well, and it leaves enough open so that the next book in the series, Forever Sheltered, which will be about Corabelle's friend, Tina, can fit right in. To be honest, I'm kind of glad that there was a bit left open just so that we can see more of them in Tina's story!! I'm so excited for it. I'm looking forward to more of Tina, but I'm also psyched to see a bit more of Gavin and Corabelle, too...I'm definitely not tired of them yet! ;D
Overall, I thought that Forever Loved was fantastic! It brought me back to two characters that I absolutely loved in Forever Innocent, and may have tossed some upheaval in their lives, but it also brought amazing things as well. I was a bit nervous when I first read the book's description, but in the end, I was extremely happy with how Deanna Roy tied everything together, and I am super excited to get to see a bit more of Gavin and Corabelle in Tina's story, Forever Sheltered...plus since it's Tina's story, you know it's gonna be a blast to read! :D
And finally, I have to admit that a big part of me loves the covers for these books because I think the cover model for Gavin looks a lot like the actor who plays Nick (David Giuntoli) on Grimm and I think that guy is a super hottie! ;D
Case in point:
with some scruff now:
haha now that I've gotten that off of my chest, what do you think?
Have you already read Forever Innocent and can't wait to read Forever Loved?
And if you haven't read either, do you want to?
August 2, 2015
ARC copy kindly provided by the author & her team. Thanks Deanna!
No long, drawn out review here - it doesn't need it. & no spoilers or repeating the story, I'd rather you read it for yourself! :)
Forever Loved followed on beautifully from where we left off in Forever Innocent. Again I found Deanna's writing easy to read, it flows perfectly, and the emotions are portrayed so well but in a way that I found the reader doesn't drown in them.
I was happy with the end, however, me being me I wanted more. I wanted them to have it ALL, hell, Gavin & Corabelle deserve it ALL! my disappointment was quickly appeased when I flipped that final page to find there will be yet another book. This time the focus will be on Tina and her progress, but we will still be able to keep tabs on Gavin & Corabelle! YAY!! fingers crossed for the "ALL" I want them to have.
No long, drawn out review here - it doesn't need it. & no spoilers or repeating the story, I'd rather you read it for yourself! :)
Forever Loved followed on beautifully from where we left off in Forever Innocent. Again I found Deanna's writing easy to read, it flows perfectly, and the emotions are portrayed so well but in a way that I found the reader doesn't drown in them.
I was happy with the end, however, me being me I wanted more. I wanted them to have it ALL, hell, Gavin & Corabelle deserve it ALL! my disappointment was quickly appeased when I flipped that final page to find there will be yet another book. This time the focus will be on Tina and her progress, but we will still be able to keep tabs on Gavin & Corabelle! YAY!! fingers crossed for the "ALL" I want them to have.
June 14, 2019
Very angsty read.
Part 2 of duet.
Other woman drama. During separation Hero had slept with prostitutes, one in particular.
This woman claims she had his child.
This is difficult as when the Hero and heroine were initially together they lost a baby.
Secondary characters for future books in series.
Some intimate details in memory for Hero.
HEA.
Part 2 of duet.
Other woman drama. During separation Hero had slept with prostitutes, one in particular.
This woman claims she had his child.
This is difficult as when the Hero and heroine were initially together they lost a baby.
Secondary characters for future books in series.
Some intimate details in memory for Hero.
HEA.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 10, 2014
"Forever Innocent" was such a beautiful yet heart breaking book that had me in floods of tears. Corabelle and Gavin story was so much more than just a second chance romance. It was about coming to terms with the loss of a child, it was about grieving and it was about redemption. The ending of the first book in the series left me a complete mess. It wasn't all hearts and flowers as I said in my review but it was hopefully the start of a journey that would get them as close to a HEA as they would ever get.
So how did this sequel "Forever Loved" fair? I'll be completely honest. I was a little bummed that the synopsis was changed to reveal details about a child Gavin had possibly fathered through Rosa the Prostitute. This story line played such a huge part in the book and I felt as if I'd been cheated out of that whole "OMG I never saw that coming, heart rate goes through the roof... how could you be so f**king stupid, blood starts to boil, heart breaks for Corabelle" moment. I think because I was prepared for it from the outset, I kinda felt a little disconnected from the whole plot and I didn't want that. I wanted to feel all the emotions the various characters went through when they discovered the secret, the angst, the pain, the tears but I didn't get any of that. Don't get me wrong, it was a great twist but the element of surprise whilst reading the book would have really been the icing on the cake for me.
This book wasn't a walk in the park when it came to Corabelle and Gavin (both as individuals and as a couple). Despite everything they'd had to endure, there were still so many hoops they had to jump through. The biggie was the one already mentioned but there were so many others. Life wasn't getting easier any time soon. These sub plots kept me reading and I hoped that at some point I'd see some light at the end of the tunnel for these two.
The relationship between Gavin and Corabelle remained Fragile. It wasn't their feelings for each other that made it this way though. Oh no, their love for one another wasn't in question. It was more their reactions to different situations and events and whether what they shared would be enough to see them through the difficult times they faced.
I saw Gavin try so hard to be a rock for Corabelle. She was his priority now and she would always come first. He was making up for lost time and it was beautiful to read, He couldn't let her down... he wouldn't and some of the scenes just melted my heart.
In Corabelle, I saw a real strength. Yes there were moments where it would be easier to go back to her old methods of coping with everything but instead, I saw her face her demons and that took guts.
Although an enjoyable read, I have to say, the story line was a little slow at times. I was desperate for Corabelle to find out about Rosa but it didn't come until over 60% in which kinda sucked. I wanted the whole explosion and drama that went with it but for me, it fell a little short. Maybe this was another sign of Corabelle becoming a stronger person? I don't know... I'm just clutching at straws.
Corabelle and Gavin did get their HEA which was great. It wasn't perfect but then with their past and everything else that was thrown at them, it was never going to be. The next book in the series will focus on Tina. I can't wait to hear her story and we did get an inkling as to the direction it might take. I also hope at some point we get Jenny's story too. I loved her character and she definitely brought some much needed humour to the story.
So overall, I've rated this book 3 Hearts but I guess "Forever Innocent" was always going to take some beating when it came to tugging at those old heart strings.
ARC received for a honest review
"I'll love you all of my life," he whispered.
So how did this sequel "Forever Loved" fair? I'll be completely honest. I was a little bummed that the synopsis was changed to reveal details about a child Gavin had possibly fathered through Rosa the Prostitute. This story line played such a huge part in the book and I felt as if I'd been cheated out of that whole "OMG I never saw that coming, heart rate goes through the roof... how could you be so f**king stupid, blood starts to boil, heart breaks for Corabelle" moment. I think because I was prepared for it from the outset, I kinda felt a little disconnected from the whole plot and I didn't want that. I wanted to feel all the emotions the various characters went through when they discovered the secret, the angst, the pain, the tears but I didn't get any of that. Don't get me wrong, it was a great twist but the element of surprise whilst reading the book would have really been the icing on the cake for me.
"You've got to see the irony of this. You stick with hookers for years to avoid entanglements, and you end up with the biggest sand trap of them all."
This book wasn't a walk in the park when it came to Corabelle and Gavin (both as individuals and as a couple). Despite everything they'd had to endure, there were still so many hoops they had to jump through. The biggie was the one already mentioned but there were so many others. Life wasn't getting easier any time soon. These sub plots kept me reading and I hoped that at some point I'd see some light at the end of the tunnel for these two.
The relationship between Gavin and Corabelle remained Fragile. It wasn't their feelings for each other that made it this way though. Oh no, their love for one another wasn't in question. It was more their reactions to different situations and events and whether what they shared would be enough to see them through the difficult times they faced.
Of all the things I could have imagined, Gavin having a child with another woman was the biggest nightmare. The worst, irrevocable. Unfixable. Life altering.
I saw Gavin try so hard to be a rock for Corabelle. She was his priority now and she would always come first. He was making up for lost time and it was beautiful to read, He couldn't let her down... he wouldn't and some of the scenes just melted my heart.
In Corabelle, I saw a real strength. Yes there were moments where it would be easier to go back to her old methods of coping with everything but instead, I saw her face her demons and that took guts.
Although an enjoyable read, I have to say, the story line was a little slow at times. I was desperate for Corabelle to find out about Rosa but it didn't come until over 60% in which kinda sucked. I wanted the whole explosion and drama that went with it but for me, it fell a little short. Maybe this was another sign of Corabelle becoming a stronger person? I don't know... I'm just clutching at straws.
Corabelle and Gavin did get their HEA which was great. It wasn't perfect but then with their past and everything else that was thrown at them, it was never going to be. The next book in the series will focus on Tina. I can't wait to hear her story and we did get an inkling as to the direction it might take. I also hope at some point we get Jenny's story too. I loved her character and she definitely brought some much needed humour to the story.
"We're a team this time. Life is just as hard as it was at the other two star parties but this time we're in it together."
So overall, I've rated this book 3 Hearts but I guess "Forever Innocent" was always going to take some beating when it came to tugging at those old heart strings.
ARC received for a honest review
January 26, 2014
Gavin and Corabelle suddenly found themselves each living out their dream by the sea 4 years after burying their infant son. Gavin walked away from it all and Corabelle was left to put herself back together again. Corabelle has struggled with the death of Finn, placing the blame on herself for smoking pot before she knew she was pregnant. Gavin dealt with his grief in his own way by having a vasectomy. Neither of them had spoken to each other for 4 years.
In Forever Loved, we witness Gavin and Corabelle trying to find their way back to each other, building up the trust that they had so long ago. The love has always been there with neither of them moving on to another, but after Finn died and Gavin walked away the hurt has replaced everything else that they had good for themselves in their young loving relationship. Corabelle still enjoys the calmness and peace she finds when she reaches for the black escape. How do you move forward?
Still, we had so much terrain to cover. His vasectomy. My guilt. I wasn’t sure how we could go back to that place where we’d drawn a line in the sand and stepped away from the tragic past. Or if we should.
Gavin is determined to prove his love and devotion to Corabelle and her parents. He is remaining by her side during a difficult time in her life, demonstrating to them all that he is not going to run away again. Corabelle and Gavin are working towards achieving individual happiness and solace with each other.
hings are going so well for this young couple who have endured so much grief in a short time span. They are experiencing hope again for their future, even though that future doesn’t include their son, and may not include any more children considering that Gavin had a vasectomy performed in Mexico under unknown medical expertise.
Everything had meaning again – why I was in school, where I was going, who I wanted to be. He had been the missing piece.
Their new-found happiness is threatened when Gavin receives a phone call from a person in his past. Gavin used to find sexual gratification in prostitutes in Mexico. These were the only physical relationships he has had since he left Corabelle. A prostitute he developed a friendship with has called to inform him that she has been hiding something from him for years.
“Gavin, the little boy is yours.”
No… please don’t let this be true!!. This poor couple has endured more than enough pain and now they are confronted with the possibility of Gavin being a father to another woman’s child. He may not be able to reproduce a child again with Corabelle, but yet he himself will have the fulfillment of being a father while Corabelle will forever have that void in her life. I felt so much pain and sympathy for Gavin and Corabelle. I just wanted them glued back together, if that was even possible considering how broken Corabelle is.
I wanted to throw up, to cry. And I really, really wanted to hold my breath, to disappear into the black…I had to face things without escaping.
I was amazed by the tenderness and strength that Gavin exhibited towards Corabelle in her fragile state and the possible outcome of his paternity test. He was not going to walk away from her this time, although he knew he would have to fight hard to keep her if the child is in fact his. All this has happened in the short time-span of one week since the conclusion of the first book, Forever Innocent. Although the author states this is the end of Gavin and Corabelle’s story, she is writing a secondary character’s book and we will catch glimpses of Corabelle and Gavin in that story. There certainly is more of their journey to be told and hopefully their involvement in the next book will be enough to satiate me.
February 10, 2014
5 out of 5 stars
Description ~
The much-anticipated sequel to the Top 10 bestselling new adult romance Forever Innocent.
“How do I tell the woman I love that I fathered a son with a prostitute?”
After four long years of separation, Gavin has finally reunited with his childhood love Corabelle. She’s forgiven him for leaving her during the funeral of their seven-day-old baby, and also for where he ended up — in Mexico to get a vasectomy.
But a message from Rosa, a prostitute he met the day of his surgery, brings his life to a crashing halt. She claims Gavin has fathered a son, now three years old and living with her cousin in Ensenada. He doesn’t know if he can trust Rosa, who never mentioned the boy before, or if his delicate reconciliation with Corabelle can withstand the shock if it is true.
Corabelle believes their future together is the right thing despite their past. But when she learns of this other child, the one thing she lost long ago and might never have again with Gavin, Corabelle’s faith that her life will ever follow her old dream is shattered. To make things right for Gavin and his son, she just might have to let go of the only person she always believed would be her forever love.
Forever Loved is the heart-wrenching conclusion to Gavin and Corabelle's passionate story.
My Review ~
Stop right there!!! If you haven't read Forever Innocent do not go any further, because you'll miss out on a huge amount of the story. As the description says, this is the continuation and conclusion to what was started in the first book.
That being said, I absolutely loved the first book and this one was just as good. Where there things I wished had been done differently in this book, yes.
Through most of the story, Cora is in the hospital leaving Gavin to deal with her family, school, and work on his own. Cora's family is NOT in anyway happy that Gavin is back in her life. Her dad just makes things so much harder for both Cora and Gavin to deal with and work through. Cora's mom is a little less intense but she's still not happy with Gavin.
Rosa literally dumping the complication of having hidden a child from Gavin for all these years, that initially made things look bleak for a possible HEA. Luckily Cora and Gavin were able to work through it to get to their working for Happily Ever After. Was it a true HEA for me, not yet, no. It really is a working for an HEA because they are so young and have lived and dealt with so much already.
I think the only thing that really felt rushed was how the story dealt with Cora's issues/depression. To me it glossed over the more important parts of Cora's mental healing to focus on Rosa and the drama with Gavin. Again, though the rest of the book was satisfying enough for that to only be a minor issue in my enjoyment of their story.
I highly recommend this book to anyone that read the first one! I look forward to the tie-in book that will focus on Tina's story. ~ Reviewed by Chris
Description ~
The much-anticipated sequel to the Top 10 bestselling new adult romance Forever Innocent.
“How do I tell the woman I love that I fathered a son with a prostitute?”
After four long years of separation, Gavin has finally reunited with his childhood love Corabelle. She’s forgiven him for leaving her during the funeral of their seven-day-old baby, and also for where he ended up — in Mexico to get a vasectomy.
But a message from Rosa, a prostitute he met the day of his surgery, brings his life to a crashing halt. She claims Gavin has fathered a son, now three years old and living with her cousin in Ensenada. He doesn’t know if he can trust Rosa, who never mentioned the boy before, or if his delicate reconciliation with Corabelle can withstand the shock if it is true.
Corabelle believes their future together is the right thing despite their past. But when she learns of this other child, the one thing she lost long ago and might never have again with Gavin, Corabelle’s faith that her life will ever follow her old dream is shattered. To make things right for Gavin and his son, she just might have to let go of the only person she always believed would be her forever love.
Forever Loved is the heart-wrenching conclusion to Gavin and Corabelle's passionate story.
My Review ~
Stop right there!!! If you haven't read Forever Innocent do not go any further, because you'll miss out on a huge amount of the story. As the description says, this is the continuation and conclusion to what was started in the first book.
That being said, I absolutely loved the first book and this one was just as good. Where there things I wished had been done differently in this book, yes.
Through most of the story, Cora is in the hospital leaving Gavin to deal with her family, school, and work on his own. Cora's family is NOT in anyway happy that Gavin is back in her life. Her dad just makes things so much harder for both Cora and Gavin to deal with and work through. Cora's mom is a little less intense but she's still not happy with Gavin.
Rosa literally dumping the complication of having hidden a child from Gavin for all these years, that initially made things look bleak for a possible HEA. Luckily Cora and Gavin were able to work through it to get to their working for Happily Ever After. Was it a true HEA for me, not yet, no. It really is a working for an HEA because they are so young and have lived and dealt with so much already.
I think the only thing that really felt rushed was how the story dealt with Cora's issues/depression. To me it glossed over the more important parts of Cora's mental healing to focus on Rosa and the drama with Gavin. Again, though the rest of the book was satisfying enough for that to only be a minor issue in my enjoyment of their story.
I highly recommend this book to anyone that read the first one! I look forward to the tie-in book that will focus on Tina's story. ~ Reviewed by Chris
June 21, 2014
Copy provided by author in exchange of honest review
☆☆☆☆ 4 Forever Loved Stars☆☆☆☆
Forever Loved by Deanna Roy was a beautifully honest and raw emotional journey of Corabelle and Gavin as they deal with their past, present and future. In this second installment of The Forever Series, Ms. Roy weaved the elements of guilt, loss, shame, love and healing throughout the book. In this emotionally charged book, Corabelle and Gavin’s story reminds us all that second chances is one of the greatest gift given to us. It allows us to make up for the past mistakes and get it right the second time around. They say love heals and for Gavin and Corabelle, it took them years to finally get it right.
Gavin and Corabelle’s love isn’t picture perfect. Mistakes were made. Guilt and shame haunts them. A life was lost and another was born. The past will always be there to remind them. But through their rough journey, Gavin and Corabelle braved the elements. Forever Loved is one of those stories that will stay with you. My heart ached for these two and I loved how Ms. Roy delivered this emotionally, heartbreaking, and moving tale of forever love. I was consumed with how raw this book is and I would recommend this book to anyone who believes in the power of second chances, forgiveness, and love. And I think this quote sums up Gavin and Corabelle the best:
“LOVE isn't always perfect. It isn't a fairytale or a storybook. And it doesn't always come easy. Love is overcoming obstacles, facing challenges, fighting to be together, holding on & never letting go. It is a short word, easy to spell, difficult to define, and impossible to live without. Love is work, but most of all, LOVE is realizing that every hour, every minute, every second was WORTH it because YOU DID IT TOGETHER.” -Unknown
Deanna Roy
☆☆☆☆ 4 Forever Loved Stars☆☆☆☆
Forever Loved by Deanna Roy was a beautifully honest and raw emotional journey of Corabelle and Gavin as they deal with their past, present and future. In this second installment of The Forever Series, Ms. Roy weaved the elements of guilt, loss, shame, love and healing throughout the book. In this emotionally charged book, Corabelle and Gavin’s story reminds us all that second chances is one of the greatest gift given to us. It allows us to make up for the past mistakes and get it right the second time around. They say love heals and for Gavin and Corabelle, it took them years to finally get it right.
Gavin and Corabelle’s love isn’t picture perfect. Mistakes were made. Guilt and shame haunts them. A life was lost and another was born. The past will always be there to remind them. But through their rough journey, Gavin and Corabelle braved the elements. Forever Loved is one of those stories that will stay with you. My heart ached for these two and I loved how Ms. Roy delivered this emotionally, heartbreaking, and moving tale of forever love. I was consumed with how raw this book is and I would recommend this book to anyone who believes in the power of second chances, forgiveness, and love. And I think this quote sums up Gavin and Corabelle the best:
“LOVE isn't always perfect. It isn't a fairytale or a storybook. And it doesn't always come easy. Love is overcoming obstacles, facing challenges, fighting to be together, holding on & never letting go. It is a short word, easy to spell, difficult to define, and impossible to live without. Love is work, but most of all, LOVE is realizing that every hour, every minute, every second was WORTH it because YOU DID IT TOGETHER.” -Unknown
Deanna Roy
June 24, 2014
I must admit, I have not read the first book of this series, Forever Innocence. However, it does need to be noted that I was neither confused while reading this, nor was I feeling like I was missing information. There were plenty of flashbacks within the story to recap and guide the reader along.
Furthermore, it should also be noted that this is not just some fluffy, light romance. This book is real. This book is deep. This book wrestles with true trauma. This is not a fairy tale, it's real life. Truly, I was impressed with the amount of research the author must have conducted for this book on the following areas: immigration, mechanics, vasectomies, grief, suicide, pneumonia, art therapy, astronomy, and most certainly with the area of dealing with the loss of an infant. Once again, this book deals with true trauma. Not just some girl whining about her boyfriend not meeting her standards, about a girl who grows up too quickly along with a boy who had to grow up in the face of trauma, and how they endured the excruciating process.
I do recommend this book, it's a reality check on romance. I had to take a day or two to mentally process and digest before reviewing, but I am very glad that I was presented with the opportunity to read it. It is a book that is memorable, I certainly felt like I was rallying along side the characters for the happy ending that DOES eventually come after much hard work.
Please note: this book was generously provided by the author for an honest review.
Furthermore, it should also be noted that this is not just some fluffy, light romance. This book is real. This book is deep. This book wrestles with true trauma. This is not a fairy tale, it's real life. Truly, I was impressed with the amount of research the author must have conducted for this book on the following areas: immigration, mechanics, vasectomies, grief, suicide, pneumonia, art therapy, astronomy, and most certainly with the area of dealing with the loss of an infant. Once again, this book deals with true trauma. Not just some girl whining about her boyfriend not meeting her standards, about a girl who grows up too quickly along with a boy who had to grow up in the face of trauma, and how they endured the excruciating process.
I do recommend this book, it's a reality check on romance. I had to take a day or two to mentally process and digest before reviewing, but I am very glad that I was presented with the opportunity to read it. It is a book that is memorable, I certainly felt like I was rallying along side the characters for the happy ending that DOES eventually come after much hard work.
Please note: this book was generously provided by the author for an honest review.
August 10, 2016
If you read my reviews you know that I was rocked to my core by Forever Innocent. It blew me away in so many different ways. So to say that I was a little nervous to begin Forever Loved was an Forever-Loved-cover.jpgunderstatement. But after reading the teasers online I decided that I was ready to read it. Now don’t get me wrong by that statement, I would’ve read it either way (but I like I said I was nervous). I very rarely will miss a sequel to a book unless I didn’t like the first one.
Ok with all that being said, I have to say that Forever Loved was a really really good book. Letting Gavin and Corabelle begin to heal is an intricate part of this book, but in order to heal you must first begin to deal with what hurt you in the first place. And for Gavin that seemed a little more difficult considering he was the cause of more pain for Corabelle. We watch as they both must learn that they can overcome the hits that have come their way. Is it easy no, but is anything worth having really easy? There is always work involved and short cuts pay off. And they are learning that. I was really glad to see that Gavin and Corabelle got the ending they deserved. Did I love this book, yes by far it was a fantastic ending to the story. Did I cry? Oh yeah, but not for the same reasons as before. Will this book stay on my shelf for years to come! You betcha! I’m just really glad that Gavin & Corabelle got a chance to be Forever Loved
Jammie
Ok with all that being said, I have to say that Forever Loved was a really really good book. Letting Gavin and Corabelle begin to heal is an intricate part of this book, but in order to heal you must first begin to deal with what hurt you in the first place. And for Gavin that seemed a little more difficult considering he was the cause of more pain for Corabelle. We watch as they both must learn that they can overcome the hits that have come their way. Is it easy no, but is anything worth having really easy? There is always work involved and short cuts pay off. And they are learning that. I was really glad to see that Gavin and Corabelle got the ending they deserved. Did I love this book, yes by far it was a fantastic ending to the story. Did I cry? Oh yeah, but not for the same reasons as before. Will this book stay on my shelf for years to come! You betcha! I’m just really glad that Gavin & Corabelle got a chance to be Forever Loved
Jammie
June 18, 2014
4.5 Butterfly stars
The story carried straight on from Forever Innocent. What a journey these two have to go on.
Gavin finds out Rosa had Manuel and Rosa claims he is the father, after a vasectomy. I really felt for Corabelle but she turned out to be really strong and managed to get through all the problems thrown her way.
Tina and Jenny sound like great fun to be around love both their funky wild characters and dress sense.
The epilogue was really sweet Manuel copying Gavin and the cake shop with the biscuits. I would have liked a bit more angst and I felt when a problem came along it was sorted in the next sentence. This was still a lovely read and beautifully written.
Thank you Deanna.
The story carried straight on from Forever Innocent. What a journey these two have to go on.
Gavin finds out Rosa had Manuel and Rosa claims he is the father, after a vasectomy. I really felt for Corabelle but she turned out to be really strong and managed to get through all the problems thrown her way.
Tina and Jenny sound like great fun to be around love both their funky wild characters and dress sense.
The epilogue was really sweet Manuel copying Gavin and the cake shop with the biscuits. I would have liked a bit more angst and I felt when a problem came along it was sorted in the next sentence. This was still a lovely read and beautifully written.
Thank you Deanna.
January 11, 2014
2.5 stars
I did not like the direction this follow up took. Because it only spanned a week at most, I didn't feel like the relationship was strengthened or problems were resolved. And the whole plot twist just pissed me off. That's not something I like to read about, especially when the whole first book is about getting over the fact that these two lost a child and Gavin got a vasectomy to further prevent that.
The writing style was pretty good, it was just the content I was disappointed in :(
I did not like the direction this follow up took. Because it only spanned a week at most, I didn't feel like the relationship was strengthened or problems were resolved. And the whole plot twist just pissed me off. That's not something I like to read about, especially when the whole first book is about getting over the fact that these two lost a child and Gavin got a vasectomy to further prevent that.
The writing style was pretty good, it was just the content I was disappointed in :(
May 2, 2015
Sorta hated the ending. period. I need more time between those two events in the last chapter. No resolve for me. made me mad. It is a pet peeve of mine to have an explosive event and then have it tied up in a nice package- like that is real life? like the characters have super human emotions that make them made out of steel and they don't have to take time to process major life news. It just really irritates me.
July 19, 2015
I think Gavin and Corabelle belong together. I thought the ending was beautiful. However, I could not stand Gavin. Yes, he did care for Corabelle, but he made selfish choices. Yes, they were in the past and he was definitely supportive and caring in this book, but I still could never get over the hooker thing. Any man that frequents prostitutes is sleazy in my mind. I could care less how good of an excuse they like to think they have.
January 25, 2020
Im just gonna say DNF for the first book and then the sequel...gosh WTF is wrong with you Deanna? Who tf wrote a plot like this book? Do you enjoy making women so fragile and gotten hurt by their men and enjoy making stupid douchebag manwhore gross men? I wish Gavin dead and beaten to death by some psychopath.
December 12, 2023
This one felt unresolved for me. I know the next book is about a different character but maybe there is some more follow up about these two.
Corabella's plot line in particular felt unfinished. I felt like her issues weren't truly addressed and that there is still a long way to go. Same with Gavin, but Corbella's felt glazed over despite being the majority of this novel.
Corabella's plot line in particular felt unfinished. I felt like her issues weren't truly addressed and that there is still a long way to go. Same with Gavin, but Corbella's felt glazed over despite being the majority of this novel.
September 15, 2015
I hated it!!!!! Gavin is an asshole and had no redeeming qualities. All he does is make more problems for Corabelle. She has no backbone. I don't care how much you love someone. The shit he put her through would make any sane woman walk away. Don't waste your money
March 17, 2016
Blah. This book put me off on Gavin completely and ruined any interest I might have had in the rest of the series because his character might be in those also, even if only as a secondary character.
September 12, 2016
*Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
"…baby Finn was not really lost. As long as Gavin and I were together, the pieces of Finn we carried were able to connect, and even the passage of time would not diminish the strength of those memories." -Corabelle
After reading the synopsis for the book, I was a little scared to read it. I knew things were about to get crazy and more trials where ahead for this couple. After everything they've been through and how Forever Innocent ended, I thought finally things would get a bit easier for them. Especially since they were finally being honest with each other and seemed to be headed towards a better place. But I was wrong, things were only about to get more complicated. Corabelle and Gavin had to deal with some pretty tough situations in this book. From still carrying the guilt of past mistakes to the discovery of an unplanned child, they'll experience their greatest battle of all. Will their love be strong enough to endure it?
"Of all the things I could have imagined, Gavin having a child with another woman was the biggest nightmare. The worst. Irrevocable. Unfixable. Life-altering. How could he make such a mistake? How could he have a son with some other woman and take away the chance to ever have one with me?" -Corabelle
Coming from the her near death experience at the beach, Corabelle struggles with the aftermath of her suicide attempt both physically and emotionally. Throughout most of the book we see her healing in the hospital, where she reunites with an acquaintance who turns out to be a great friend and meets a couple of people who without knowing, give her hope of someday being able to finally let go of the guilt. I loved how despite the devastating circumstances she was facing, she was able to look at their situation from a positive perspective. She decided to look at it as a blessing rather than a curse. A second chance at something she once lost. I really admire the way she handled everything. If I was in her position, I honestly don't know if I would've been able to get through it. Knowing that this other woman gets to have something with the man you love that you may never get to have. Its so utterly devastating just thinking about it. She really is one strong woman. Making it through so many downs and fighting for what she loves even when the odds were against her. Having the courage to truly come to terms over what happened to Finn and finally moving forward. Discovering that with letting go, comes the freedom to live again and to love the little gifts life throws at you. Even those you never expected.
"He thought I would walk away. And I wanted to, but I wouldn't. I'd be here. I'd see him through this." -Corabelle
"The last four years without her had been such hell. I hadn't seen it until I had her back. Nothing made sense without her. I wouldn't make that mistake again." -Gavin
Not gonna lie, I kinda had a love/hate relationship with this guy. There were moments when I wanted to punch him for Corabelle's sake and I really wanted to slap him upside the head for some decisions he made. Like not thinking of wearing a condom when sleeping with someone who he hardly even knew. Sure he had already gotten the vasectomy but what about precaution? Especially since the only thing he really knew about her was that she was a prostitute. And coming back to the vasectomy, how could he have not done a little bit of research before or at the very least, after getting it done. A lot of heartache and tears could have been prevented. But I also do realize that sometimes in life, we are so consumed and constrained by emotion that all rational thought is left at the door. And decisions are therefore made with freedom in mind. His heart is what redeemed him to me. It was clear that he felt ashamed and guilty for what he'd done and most importantly for hurting Corabelle. I loved that he took responsibility for what occurred and also loved his compassion towards others. Knowing Rosa's living situation, early on Gavin decided that even if the child wasn't his, he was still going to help her and the boy. He may have committed several mistakes in the past, but his determination and drive to make up for everything he's done, shows how much he's grown and makes it hard not to like him. Instead of running from his problems, he's now tackling them head on.
"…Life wasn't easy. We all had our hardships, our setbacks. But if Manuelito could come through everything that had happened to him, still wanting to share, still smiling at us with shining eyes, then surely I could let myself believe that everything that happened - Finn, his death, Gavin's run to Mexico, my forced move to San Diego - was necessary for us to arrive at this moment, this boy, and the new family we had formed." -Corabelle
Overall, Forever Loved is a beautiful conclusion to the love story of two broken people whose love for each other surpassed devastation after devastation. A love that only strengthen after every beating it took. It took them quite some time to get here but finally they've reached their destination and the happy ending they always deserved. It may not have been the exact ending they' had anticipated but in the end, it was even better because they gained so much more. I loved getting to see a bit more of Tina and Jenny in this book. I love these girls; they're so unique and fiercely loyal. I'm so glad the next book is Tina's!! I can't wait to read it. I'm hoping Jenny gets one too. They both deserve a happy ending of their own.
Other Favorite Quotes:
"I could hear the beep of a heart monitor, and my first thought was - Finn is still alive. I forced my eyes open, thinking maybe, somehow, I had moved backward into my past. Even if it might be a dream, I'd take it, anything to have another moment where by baby was still with me, still in this world." -Corabelle
"We headed back down the halls, past the cheerful paintings and rooms full of critically ill children, and once again I remembered that we all had our difficulties, our challenges, our heartaches, and our tragedies. The most important thing was letting people in, allowing others to be there for you, and no matter how dark things got, to harbor that one last light." -Corabelle
"Corabelle was my destination. I'd do whatever I needed to do to make things right with her." -Gavin
"No matter how isolated any of us once felt, from this point on we would be together to catch one another, no matter when or how we tried to fall." -Corabelle
"…baby Finn was not really lost. As long as Gavin and I were together, the pieces of Finn we carried were able to connect, and even the passage of time would not diminish the strength of those memories." -Corabelle
After reading the synopsis for the book, I was a little scared to read it. I knew things were about to get crazy and more trials where ahead for this couple. After everything they've been through and how Forever Innocent ended, I thought finally things would get a bit easier for them. Especially since they were finally being honest with each other and seemed to be headed towards a better place. But I was wrong, things were only about to get more complicated. Corabelle and Gavin had to deal with some pretty tough situations in this book. From still carrying the guilt of past mistakes to the discovery of an unplanned child, they'll experience their greatest battle of all. Will their love be strong enough to endure it?
"Of all the things I could have imagined, Gavin having a child with another woman was the biggest nightmare. The worst. Irrevocable. Unfixable. Life-altering. How could he make such a mistake? How could he have a son with some other woman and take away the chance to ever have one with me?" -Corabelle
Coming from the her near death experience at the beach, Corabelle struggles with the aftermath of her suicide attempt both physically and emotionally. Throughout most of the book we see her healing in the hospital, where she reunites with an acquaintance who turns out to be a great friend and meets a couple of people who without knowing, give her hope of someday being able to finally let go of the guilt. I loved how despite the devastating circumstances she was facing, she was able to look at their situation from a positive perspective. She decided to look at it as a blessing rather than a curse. A second chance at something she once lost. I really admire the way she handled everything. If I was in her position, I honestly don't know if I would've been able to get through it. Knowing that this other woman gets to have something with the man you love that you may never get to have. Its so utterly devastating just thinking about it. She really is one strong woman. Making it through so many downs and fighting for what she loves even when the odds were against her. Having the courage to truly come to terms over what happened to Finn and finally moving forward. Discovering that with letting go, comes the freedom to live again and to love the little gifts life throws at you. Even those you never expected.
"He thought I would walk away. And I wanted to, but I wouldn't. I'd be here. I'd see him through this." -Corabelle
"The last four years without her had been such hell. I hadn't seen it until I had her back. Nothing made sense without her. I wouldn't make that mistake again." -Gavin
Not gonna lie, I kinda had a love/hate relationship with this guy. There were moments when I wanted to punch him for Corabelle's sake and I really wanted to slap him upside the head for some decisions he made. Like not thinking of wearing a condom when sleeping with someone who he hardly even knew. Sure he had already gotten the vasectomy but what about precaution? Especially since the only thing he really knew about her was that she was a prostitute. And coming back to the vasectomy, how could he have not done a little bit of research before or at the very least, after getting it done. A lot of heartache and tears could have been prevented. But I also do realize that sometimes in life, we are so consumed and constrained by emotion that all rational thought is left at the door. And decisions are therefore made with freedom in mind. His heart is what redeemed him to me. It was clear that he felt ashamed and guilty for what he'd done and most importantly for hurting Corabelle. I loved that he took responsibility for what occurred and also loved his compassion towards others. Knowing Rosa's living situation, early on Gavin decided that even if the child wasn't his, he was still going to help her and the boy. He may have committed several mistakes in the past, but his determination and drive to make up for everything he's done, shows how much he's grown and makes it hard not to like him. Instead of running from his problems, he's now tackling them head on.
"…Life wasn't easy. We all had our hardships, our setbacks. But if Manuelito could come through everything that had happened to him, still wanting to share, still smiling at us with shining eyes, then surely I could let myself believe that everything that happened - Finn, his death, Gavin's run to Mexico, my forced move to San Diego - was necessary for us to arrive at this moment, this boy, and the new family we had formed." -Corabelle
Overall, Forever Loved is a beautiful conclusion to the love story of two broken people whose love for each other surpassed devastation after devastation. A love that only strengthen after every beating it took. It took them quite some time to get here but finally they've reached their destination and the happy ending they always deserved. It may not have been the exact ending they' had anticipated but in the end, it was even better because they gained so much more. I loved getting to see a bit more of Tina and Jenny in this book. I love these girls; they're so unique and fiercely loyal. I'm so glad the next book is Tina's!! I can't wait to read it. I'm hoping Jenny gets one too. They both deserve a happy ending of their own.
Other Favorite Quotes:
"I could hear the beep of a heart monitor, and my first thought was - Finn is still alive. I forced my eyes open, thinking maybe, somehow, I had moved backward into my past. Even if it might be a dream, I'd take it, anything to have another moment where by baby was still with me, still in this world." -Corabelle
"We headed back down the halls, past the cheerful paintings and rooms full of critically ill children, and once again I remembered that we all had our difficulties, our challenges, our heartaches, and our tragedies. The most important thing was letting people in, allowing others to be there for you, and no matter how dark things got, to harbor that one last light." -Corabelle
"Corabelle was my destination. I'd do whatever I needed to do to make things right with her." -Gavin
"No matter how isolated any of us once felt, from this point on we would be together to catch one another, no matter when or how we tried to fall." -Corabelle
December 9, 2017
Corabelle and Gavin are sorta over their reuniting road blocks trying to move on and find happiness again after their sad loss. When corabelle doesn't want to seek help for her painful past finds it in an unexpected friendship she met through a doctor. Gavin is relieved that he has corabelle back and getting on the right track only to discover something from his past is haunting his happiness. Need to read.
August 12, 2022
Why oh why did you wrote this book?!? I should’ve never read past the first one. It ended on a sweet note. Even though Gavin is a horrible person and I wish she wouldn’t have given him another chance so easily. He made horrible mistakes time and time again and she was so stupid to fall for it each time. He takes off on her (especially at the hospital!) without so much as an explanation. This book was horrible and I’m gonna just pretend I didn’t read it
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 21, 2016
Why did I read this book?! I should have just ended it with book 1. At least that was sort of a HEA. This book had probably the worst ending ever. Why?! Why why why?! I liked Gavin in book 1. Now the ending of that book just makes my stomach turn. UGH.
Needless to say, I will not be reading any more of this series.
Needless to say, I will not be reading any more of this series.
November 5, 2019
Gavin is so unlikeable in this book and what’s with the piling more crap on Corabelle? Giving this book one star because the events and plot of this sequel was just horrible.
I’m going to continue onto book six and hope it is slightly better. The first book I thought was okay and had hoped I’d like this one even more.
I’m going to continue onto book six and hope it is slightly better. The first book I thought was okay and had hoped I’d like this one even more.
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