First & Forever: I Loved You First: Book Two

by Charlotte Leonor

First & Forever is book two of the I Loved You First series following Elle and Will through their senior year and beyond. It is a clean New Adult/YA romance series with lots swoon and heat, but little spice. Think best friends to lovers, twin flame, coming of age, it’s always been you energy! If you love To All The Boys I've Loved Before meeting a sports romance, this series is for you!

Smile. Swoon. Fall in love.

Eloise James is determined to have the perfect senior year. It's simple, really. Choose a college, find the nerve to make out in the senior hall, and hopefully, with a little help from sweet baby Jesus himself, fill out an A cup bra. You know, check off all the boxes.

With her daydream of a long term boyfriend, Will, by her side, it should be a breeze. But when his dream school comes calling, the realities of life after high school start to rear their ugly head. Her romanticized version of life goes from rom-com to TV drama in the time it takes to color code her closet and it has her wondering... Young love - Is it the best way to fall or the cruelest?

In the span of their senior year, Elle discovers more about herself than she thought possible. Most importantly? That she doesn't need to be everyone's perfect version of Eloise James. She just needs to be her version. She may not need Will like she once thought she did, but does she want him? And at what cost?

William Rhodes - the confident, ambitious, heartthrob has Wembley High School in the palm of his football gloved hand, much like a certain emerald eyed brunette has him in hers. Difference being, this place in his hand? It's the last thing he wants.

In his desperation to get everything he ever wanted, he realizes that he may have lost the one person he ever wanted. He wants to play for his dream school, but he wants Elle. He wants to get out of this provincial town, but he wants Elle. He wants something different for his life, but he wants Elle.

He overthinks, she romanticizes. He sees the bad, she sees the good. He overcomplicates, she oversimplifies. They agreed not to make decisions out of fear, but what if it's his decisions that break them for good?

A true coming of age romance, First & Forever is book two of a four part series following Elle and Will throughout their senior year and beyond.

The I Loved You First series is perfect for readers who
- Dual POV
- Swoon-worthy romance
- Relatable characters
- Close friendships
- Adorable little brothers
- Heated kisses
- Sweet, thought daughter FMC
- Down bad alpha MMC
- Bonfires, football games, Fall feels, dances, drive-ins, skip days, road trips, secret spots, and more!

257 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 3, 2025

Reviews

[Shannon Bolton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I inhaled this one just as quickly as the first! I appreciate that even though there's a 3rd book coming, this didn't end on a cliffhanger. That said, I'm still very eager to see where things go for Will and Elle. I'm also eager to see how Will does at West Point in general. This is a great series. There is occasional language but it's not spicy and again, Elle and Will are just the sweetest. Come on book 3!!

[Carissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book took me on a journey. My heart felt it all. The sadness, the heartbreak, the nerves, the excitement, the love. I wasn’t sure about book 1. I’ll be honest. But after reading book 2 - I understand why we needed book 1. I loved this story. I am cheering for Elle and Will and I can’t wait for book 3. So good.

[Therasa · Rating 5 out of 5]

First and forever

This book hand me in all my feelings, such a great book!
I hope but three they have a happy ending or there’s another book after. With them having an eight year history, I don’t want them to be with other people. I want them to end up together. Can’t wait for next, but

[Kambria Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I WANT WILLIAM PORTER RHODES! THATS IT, THATS THE REVIEW. Elle please watch your back lol