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Always Yours
*****WARNING, this book contains ADULT CONTENT and LANGUAGE and is recommend for readers 18 and older.*****
Katie’s life has been far from easy. She told the one guy she’s always loved, she liked him and he took off to Chicago. She was beaten to the point where she could have easily died, she got married, found out she was pregnant, lost her husband, and had a baby. Just when she has finally come to terms with everything, her life starts to unravel and the truth begins to come to light.
When Eric left Green Bay ten years ago, he walked away from the only girl her ever loved. When he catches his fiancé in bed with their next-door neighbor, he goes back to Green Bay for his best friend’s wedding and to get away from his life in Chicago. Secretly he’s also hoping to get his girl.
When Katie and Eric see each other for the first time in ten years, Katie doesn’t know if she wants to run away from him or run to him. All Eric wants to do is make things better and finally have the girl of his dreams, but will the past keep them apart like it has all these years or the will the truths of the past finally allow Katie & Eric to be together.
I’m Always Yours…now and forever.
Katie’s life has been far from easy. She told the one guy she’s always loved, she liked him and he took off to Chicago. She was beaten to the point where she could have easily died, she got married, found out she was pregnant, lost her husband, and had a baby. Just when she has finally come to terms with everything, her life starts to unravel and the truth begins to come to light.
When Eric left Green Bay ten years ago, he walked away from the only girl her ever loved. When he catches his fiancé in bed with their next-door neighbor, he goes back to Green Bay for his best friend’s wedding and to get away from his life in Chicago. Secretly he’s also hoping to get his girl.
When Katie and Eric see each other for the first time in ten years, Katie doesn’t know if she wants to run away from him or run to him. All Eric wants to do is make things better and finally have the girl of his dreams, but will the past keep them apart like it has all these years or the will the truths of the past finally allow Katie & Eric to be together.
I’m Always Yours…now and forever.
295 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 9, 2014
11 people are currently reading
70 people want to read
About the author
Shelly Jones
8 books40 followersI'm a single mom to two great kids, living in Wisconsin. When i'm not writing, i'm either reading or doing fun stuff with the kids. summer is spent with the kids, family & friends, going to concerts, going to the beach or just hanging out in the backyard with a bonfire and laughter. I am a die hard Green Bay Packers fan & will watch every game & yes, I even plan my days around the Packers when it's football season.
I took a break from the author world and i'm back. I plan on getting books back out there for you amazing readers. I am sorry it's taking me so long.
First book Always Yours released on June 12th.
Right Kind of Wrong- March 18th
Lost & Found (coming this summer 2017)
I got a baseball series in the works. It will be a 3 book (or more) series. I hope to have them out in 2017
I also got a small town romance series bugging me to write, this will probably be a 4 to 6 book series.
I took a break from the author world and i'm back. I plan on getting books back out there for you amazing readers. I am sorry it's taking me so long.
First book Always Yours released on June 12th.
Right Kind of Wrong- March 18th
Lost & Found (coming this summer 2017)
I got a baseball series in the works. It will be a 3 book (or more) series. I hope to have them out in 2017
I also got a small town romance series bugging me to write, this will probably be a 4 to 6 book series.
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June 9, 2014
Ok first off i want to commend Shelly for her debut Novel!!! KUDOS to you doll!! The realism in this book blew me away!! I read this book blind for a review and i am ever so happy my frined introduced me to Shelly and that she trusted me with her baby to read and review.....That being said, where to start!!! I am a huge fan of realism in books and i am very happy when writers especially new ones wtep away from the cookie cutter type stories that are so similar all the time, dont get me wrong i indulge every now and then in the familiar :-)
The twists and turns in this book took me entirely off guard and i was happy to be guessing the entire book. Love DOES conquer once again but it is not an easy road for Katie and Eric, they are caught up in a web of lies and deceit from people they thought they could trust.
Delve into Always yours and get lost nad get ready to fall in love!!
The twists and turns in this book took me entirely off guard and i was happy to be guessing the entire book. Love DOES conquer once again but it is not an easy road for Katie and Eric, they are caught up in a web of lies and deceit from people they thought they could trust.
Delve into Always yours and get lost nad get ready to fall in love!!
July 25, 2014
Favorite Quotes:
“It’s Always been you. I’m Always Yours. Now and forever. You are it.”
“There is no perfect time for anything. Life happens on its own time. We just have to adjust and accept it. That’s what makes life a kick ass roller coaster.”
My Review:
A stunning first book - full of twists and turns and theatrics better than any daytime soap opera, and most nighttime ones as well. This was a full on carnival – with side shows, rides, and attractions. Although the copy I read needed a bit of editing, I could see the diamond in the rough. A steamy and emotional read full of heartbreak, family tension, friendship, small town mentality, domestic abuse, illness, pregnancy, weddings, obsession, death, love, and family/relationship overlap that nears inbreeding. Phew, I couldn’t put it down… uhm, I did mention the steamy sex right?
“It’s Always been you. I’m Always Yours. Now and forever. You are it.”
“There is no perfect time for anything. Life happens on its own time. We just have to adjust and accept it. That’s what makes life a kick ass roller coaster.”
My Review:
A stunning first book - full of twists and turns and theatrics better than any daytime soap opera, and most nighttime ones as well. This was a full on carnival – with side shows, rides, and attractions. Although the copy I read needed a bit of editing, I could see the diamond in the rough. A steamy and emotional read full of heartbreak, family tension, friendship, small town mentality, domestic abuse, illness, pregnancy, weddings, obsession, death, love, and family/relationship overlap that nears inbreeding. Phew, I couldn’t put it down… uhm, I did mention the steamy sex right?
June 13, 2014
Katie Tanner has been in love with Eric Reed since they were 13.
My heart truly broke for Katie. Being kept in the dark about your soul mate is all kinds of messed up.
Shelly Jones first book was a little bit of everything. I laughed, cried and got really pissed. I hated a few characters. But when Katie got her happily ever after I smiled
My heart truly broke for Katie. Being kept in the dark about your soul mate is all kinds of messed up.
Shelly Jones first book was a little bit of everything. I laughed, cried and got really pissed. I hated a few characters. But when Katie got her happily ever after I smiled
July 23, 2014
Although many of us think we find our one true love in high school it is rarely a true case of true love. Evan and Katie however are a different story. Circumstances and life however have different plans for them. Katie ends up marrying Steve and losing him just as fast. When the news of his dead is brought to her she has no idea what she is going to do. How can she raise this baby all by herself? Thankfully that is not a question she has to answer. Her family and friends move her back home and help her through her difficult time. Years later the one who got away is suddenly back and she has no idea how to react. Katie is still pissed at Evan because of what happened years ago and is not sure how to move on. Evan only wants to make things right and finally have his shot at happiness with Katie. When he finds out everything that Katie has been through in his absence and the people who have conspired to keep them apart it is all either one of them can do to hold on to their sanity and budding romance. Will these people and circumstances continue to keep these two apart? Will Evan and Kristie finally have their happily ever after? Can they still have a shot after so many years of distance and the changes life has brought to them? Can they get over the betrayals of friends and supposed love ones and start fresh? Will old demons come back and take their shot at happiness away once and for all?
July 21, 2014
Katie has faced more than most have, she had the love of her life leave her, been beaten to almost death, and lost her husband while she was pregnant. Even with all that has been thrown her way she seems to somehow stay strong. As time has past since she lost her husband secrets that were supposed to stay hidden get revealed, Katie finds out that things are not always what they may seem.
Eric is back in town for his best friend's wedding and it couldn't be more perfect timing since he just recently found his fiance in the bed with another man. He has come back hoping to win back the girl he loved that he had walked away from many years ago. Eric has made many mistakes in the past and has grown up since then, now he must prove he will not break her heart again.
I thought this was an awesome debut novel and I am looking forward to reading more from Shelly Jones. This book did have a very realistic feel to it. I was laughing, feeling a little teary eyed, and a little angry during certain parts this book, it brought out my emotions. Eric is very swoon-worthy and how he is with Ava is the cutest thing. The ending was great with a perfect epilogue. Definitely recommend one-clicking.
Eric is back in town for his best friend's wedding and it couldn't be more perfect timing since he just recently found his fiance in the bed with another man. He has come back hoping to win back the girl he loved that he had walked away from many years ago. Eric has made many mistakes in the past and has grown up since then, now he must prove he will not break her heart again.
I thought this was an awesome debut novel and I am looking forward to reading more from Shelly Jones. This book did have a very realistic feel to it. I was laughing, feeling a little teary eyed, and a little angry during certain parts this book, it brought out my emotions. Eric is very swoon-worthy and how he is with Ava is the cutest thing. The ending was great with a perfect epilogue. Definitely recommend one-clicking.
June 16, 2014
I was asked to beta read this book and give my honest opinion. When I got the first few chapters, I didn't expect to be captured by the first chapter and wanting more and then harassing the author for more chapters so I could find out what was happening.
Katie and Eric's story had me laughing, crying and seeing red. There are some very raw moments and mystery behind some of the characters, some you get, some you don't and some you just hate. Katie and Eric have had a very bumpy road to get where they are and you see why they have become these people. Katie is a very strong women to the outside world, but circumstances have made her that way. Eric can be a bit of a lovable wuss, but as you get to know him more you can see why.
I don't want to give too much away so I recommend you buy now.
Katie and Eric's story had me laughing, crying and seeing red. There are some very raw moments and mystery behind some of the characters, some you get, some you don't and some you just hate. Katie and Eric have had a very bumpy road to get where they are and you see why they have become these people. Katie is a very strong women to the outside world, but circumstances have made her that way. Eric can be a bit of a lovable wuss, but as you get to know him more you can see why.
I don't want to give too much away so I recommend you buy now.
June 30, 2014
Katie has a crush on Eric. He has a crush on her. He asks to meet her and then Reagan walks in and tells her Eric is hers. He leaves town for good the next day.
Down the road, she is going to see the sex of her baby with her BFF while her husband is overseas.
He was killed by an IED.
Her father and friends get her through this.
Katie is so strong. She has survived being beaten by her boyfriend,Dean and then for him to beat her to oblivion. She had numerous injuries,broken bones and brain injury.
She is just not anticipating his release from prison.
Eric is at the bar when Katie and Rachel walk in.
They are both in Rachel and Brady's wedding.
Eric and Katie work through their issues and live their lives together and with Ava,her daughter.
A letter is dropped on her door that changes everything her life ever was.
Keep lots and lots of Kleenex handy and be prepared to ugly cry.
Down the road, she is going to see the sex of her baby with her BFF while her husband is overseas.
He was killed by an IED.
Her father and friends get her through this.
Katie is so strong. She has survived being beaten by her boyfriend,Dean and then for him to beat her to oblivion. She had numerous injuries,broken bones and brain injury.
She is just not anticipating his release from prison.
Eric is at the bar when Katie and Rachel walk in.
They are both in Rachel and Brady's wedding.
Eric and Katie work through their issues and live their lives together and with Ava,her daughter.
A letter is dropped on her door that changes everything her life ever was.
Keep lots and lots of Kleenex handy and be prepared to ugly cry.
July 28, 2014
Where do I start with this book! It was a rollercoaster of emotions! Katie has endured more heartache than any person should have to go through . She's been rejected by her good friend Eric, had to go through the pain of loosing her husband while being pregnant & being beaten half to death! When her good friend Eric returns to town for his best friends wedding things heat up between Eric & Katie again. Can their love for each other bring them together or will the past be to much for them to handle! Although this book started off slow the first couple chapters it begin to pick up momentum & captured my attention! Katie & Eric's story will having you laughing, heartbroken & amazed. Love is truly a wonderful gift & when you have someone to share that with it makes life a little easier to handle! Can't wait to read more from Shelly Jones
June 17, 2014
Exceptional Story!!
I was gifted this book from a friend who's good friends with the Author, So I assumed my friend was just supporting her friend when she said it's a Must Read.
Boy was I wrong I couldn't put this book down. Katie is character I could definitely relate to, she's a single mom whose been raising little Ava all by herself, she's tough and a little vulnerable, she wants to fall in love but to scared she'll have her Heartbroken again. When Eric comes back into her life he wants to Love her and take away all her problems but will Katie let herself fall back in love with him?
I loved the way eric wanted to be a father to Ava, there bond warmed my heart.
This book will have your emotions all over the place, you'll laugh, cry, get mad but most of all you'll fall in love.
I was gifted this book from a friend who's good friends with the Author, So I assumed my friend was just supporting her friend when she said it's a Must Read.
Boy was I wrong I couldn't put this book down. Katie is character I could definitely relate to, she's a single mom whose been raising little Ava all by herself, she's tough and a little vulnerable, she wants to fall in love but to scared she'll have her Heartbroken again. When Eric comes back into her life he wants to Love her and take away all her problems but will Katie let herself fall back in love with him?
I loved the way eric wanted to be a father to Ava, there bond warmed my heart.
This book will have your emotions all over the place, you'll laugh, cry, get mad but most of all you'll fall in love.
June 17, 2014
As a BETA for this book it still blows my mind how one can put a story together like this, especially a first book. Katie has been through more than her fair share of drama and heartache, yet she remains strong and it is nice to see a lead female character who can take it and keep on going. Now this is not to say that she is a stone but one thing about this book it is very relatable. Eric, he's a good guy who made bad choices. They have a lot of history and the web that has been woven in this book is amazing. There are twists you never see coming and you still get what you need. I so recommend this, now READ ON!
June 25, 2014
This was an amazing book! The whole story is gripping and amazingly planned.
Katie reminds me of my mom. No matter what life threw at her ahe picked up the pieces and moved forward. After all the crap she gets her happy ending. She is amazingly strong, caring, and intelligent.
Eric is the total alpha. He may have had his mistakes but in the end he does everything he can to get the one he has always loved. He also does everything he can to protect those he cares about. Who could ask for anything better.
I can't wait to read more of Shelley's work.
Katie reminds me of my mom. No matter what life threw at her ahe picked up the pieces and moved forward. After all the crap she gets her happy ending. She is amazingly strong, caring, and intelligent.
Eric is the total alpha. He may have had his mistakes but in the end he does everything he can to get the one he has always loved. He also does everything he can to protect those he cares about. Who could ask for anything better.
I can't wait to read more of Shelley's work.
July 21, 2014
This was a fantastic story of love lost and found. Katie just weeks from delivering her beautiful baby girl finds out that her husband has been killed. If was very hard for her to cope at first and as she is just coming to terms with everything in walks Eric. Her first love. Katie has had some really tough times in her past beaten by an ex-boyfriend and then her loss of her husband. Can she and Eric re- unite and trust one another. Can an old flame be resurrected. Be sure to pick up your copy today.
July 24, 2014
We received a copy from author for an honest review
Let me just say I fell in love with this story from the very first page!!!
Katie and Eric's story isn't all lovey dovey it has been one hell of a bumpy ride to get to where they are. This story will have you crying, laughing so many emotions to describe.
The story has lots of twists and unexpected turns and couldn't have been written better!
The author did an amazing job with this story and I can't wait to see what else she brings us!
Let me just say I fell in love with this story from the very first page!!!
Katie and Eric's story isn't all lovey dovey it has been one hell of a bumpy ride to get to where they are. This story will have you crying, laughing so many emotions to describe.
The story has lots of twists and unexpected turns and couldn't have been written better!
The author did an amazing job with this story and I can't wait to see what else she brings us!
July 28, 2014
I received this book for an honest review. This book has one of my favorite story lines that I read. I absolutely adore Love lost and then found again. I found with this book that I had hard time getting into it in the first couple of chapters but once I got through those I absolutely fell in love with this book. It was a wonderful debut novel for Shelly!!! I cant wait to see what she does next..
July 29, 2014
l loved this book I stumbled upon it accidentally while browsing Amazon and I am so glad I did. Katie is such a strong character she has dealt with alot in her life and has even more thrown at her throughout the book but she's a survivor. Eric ran out on her 10 years ago but has never stopped loving her can he stop running and finally be the man she needs. A fab debut book from Shelley Jones can't wait for the next on in the series.
July 6, 2014
Beautiful first book
The book as a whole gave me a great since of family and friends. As I read , the relationships between each characters felt realistic. The story felt real...I love Eric and Kate's relationship and I was so happy to see them get their HEA.I hope this is the not the end we hear from this group ..maybe a book on Maddie and Evan next ...
The book as a whole gave me a great since of family and friends. As I read , the relationships between each characters felt realistic. The story felt real...I love Eric and Kate's relationship and I was so happy to see them get their HEA.I hope this is the not the end we hear from this group ..maybe a book on Maddie and Evan next ...
July 25, 2014
I loved this book. The story was complicated, but it flowed so simply. There were a lot of characters, but they were easy to keep track of and each one of their stories was told in a very complete way. I loved the characters and their interaction...absolutely wonderful book AND a HEA which I adore!
July 27, 2014
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Up and coming new author Shelly Jones has given an amazing read! Drawn in and kept from the start! You will go on an emotional ride while reading this book as well as wandering what's behind some of the characters own lives as they come across a little mysterious. Over all a great book!
Up and coming new author Shelly Jones has given an amazing read! Drawn in and kept from the start! You will go on an emotional ride while reading this book as well as wandering what's behind some of the characters own lives as they come across a little mysterious. Over all a great book!
August 9, 2014
****I received this arc in exchange for an honest review****
A debut novel by this author and I found it had everything you need in one book.
Romance, twists and turns, heartbreak it's all there.
It's well written and so easy to read, that it flows perfectly together.
Well done on your first novel Shelly
A debut novel by this author and I found it had everything you need in one book.
Romance, twists and turns, heartbreak it's all there.
It's well written and so easy to read, that it flows perfectly together.
Well done on your first novel Shelly
July 14, 2014
I enjoyed the book. The story line starts off slow but after the first few chapters you want to know what happens and you get hooked. Kudos to Shelly for releasing her first book. Can't wit to read the next one.
October 28, 2014
Five out of Five Stars!
Always Yours is one the best books I read this Year! I loved Always Yours! It was an amazing and enjoyable read!
Always Yours is one the best books I read this Year! I loved Always Yours! It was an amazing and enjoyable read!
August 21, 2020
5 out of 5 Stars
Re-Read in August 2020
Always Yours was an enjoyable read. I loved Katie, Ava, and Eric.
Re-Read in August 2020
Always Yours was an enjoyable read. I loved Katie, Ava, and Eric.
November 17, 2014
On skirting the blurb I was intrigued by the narrative, then a lovely friend of mine was raving about the beautiful debut and I decided to pick it up on a day where my heart could handle an emotional read. Man it was a roller-coaster, but I don’t regret reading the beautiful story one bit.
The debut novel by Shelly was beautiful, emotional and raw to the core and showed how circumstances and life sometimes have different plans than what we think. True love, at its core is what the narrative really brings to heart. I am eternally grateful to have read Always Yours, as I felt like the experience and the read took a piece of my heart and the story I will always carry with me now.
The story follows Katie, who has endured and has had her heart put through a blender with the death of her husband whilst pregnant, and the pain of the past physical and emotionally destroying her little by little.
I loved that love that Shelly created within growing the story, as Eric; her good friend returns home for a friends wedding, old feelings are heated to the surface and Eric has to learn what Katie has been through, which broke my heart to read. The story really brings true love and the course that life happens but living in the now is important. Katie & Eric’s story was monumental with the heart, as the story made me laugh, cry, smile and feel heartbreak for the characters all in one. A terrific read. Highly Recommended.
The debut novel by Shelly was beautiful, emotional and raw to the core and showed how circumstances and life sometimes have different plans than what we think. True love, at its core is what the narrative really brings to heart. I am eternally grateful to have read Always Yours, as I felt like the experience and the read took a piece of my heart and the story I will always carry with me now.
The story follows Katie, who has endured and has had her heart put through a blender with the death of her husband whilst pregnant, and the pain of the past physical and emotionally destroying her little by little.
I loved that love that Shelly created within growing the story, as Eric; her good friend returns home for a friends wedding, old feelings are heated to the surface and Eric has to learn what Katie has been through, which broke my heart to read. The story really brings true love and the course that life happens but living in the now is important. Katie & Eric’s story was monumental with the heart, as the story made me laugh, cry, smile and feel heartbreak for the characters all in one. A terrific read. Highly Recommended.
June 30, 2014
I truly admired Shelly's story... As her first book she did a good job and she should be so proud of herself.. it takes so much to put yourself out there for others to read the story you worked so hard on.. I loved the whole concept of reuniting with your first love and giving them a happily ever after.. Even though I found she used too many exclamation marks and places where she needed commas I praise the accomplishment Shelly did.. Good Job my friend! I loved Eric and Katie's love story...
January 29, 2015
This book was simply amazing! I loved the story and how strong Katie is despite everything she has been through before.
Shelly did an amazing job with her debut novel and I can't wait what else she has in store for us!!
Shelly did an amazing job with her debut novel and I can't wait what else she has in store for us!!
August 13, 2016
This book is a story of rekindled love. The storyline is good and the plot twists are unexpected. The ending was emotional.
July 29, 2014
As the author of this book, of course I'm going to like it.
It was pretty easy to write, since the characters told their own story & I was just there to put the words to the computer.
It was pretty easy to write, since the characters told their own story & I was just there to put the words to the computer.
June 13, 2015
This book had me going thru so many emotions, it has Love, death, & then picking up the pieces & finding love again. Wonderful book
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