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A Forever Christmas
The Black family is back in this short Christmas holiday story!
Join Connor, Ellery, Julia and Collin, as they prepare for and celebrate the holiday season with their family and closest friends.
Join Connor, Ellery, Julia and Collin, as they prepare for and celebrate the holiday season with their family and closest friends.
89 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 2, 2014
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Sandi Lynn
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November 6, 2014
The Black family returns in a Christmas holiday story you don't want to miss.
December 14, 2014
3.5 ★'s
This book is exactly what it sounds like. We get to experience The Blacks as they celebrate various Christmas functions and how they interact as a family.
I really enjoyed reading more about Connor and Ellery but I really loved them as a family. All the different dynamics were so interesting.
It was very apparent at how spoiled Julia is. I really hope that Connor reins that in...he gave me a little hope at the end of the book. And I wish there would've been more interaction between Collin and Connor. I haven't read either of Julia's or Collin's adult book to see how things progressed.
It was wonderful reading about all the different Christmas functions especially with it being close to the holidays. I thought it was great how Connor and Ellery are so hands on and want to do things with just the four of them as a family.
The incident with the little girl that Julia befriends was really sweet and heartwarming. I especially loved how things worked out.
The situation with Ellery's dress made me laugh...when will Connor ever learn? And their Christmas presents to each other was really sweet but a little unbelievable. I loved how everything and everyone ended up!
It was a treat getting a novella about The Black family and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has read the series and wants more Connor and Ellery.
Favorite quotes:
♥ “Daddy, why is your hand in Mommy’s bath water?”
He froze and stared at me for the answer. “My hand was cold and I was warming it up,” he said.
♥ "Infinity is forever, and that’s what you are to me, Mrs. Black. You’re my forever."
This book is exactly what it sounds like. We get to experience The Blacks as they celebrate various Christmas functions and how they interact as a family.
I really enjoyed reading more about Connor and Ellery but I really loved them as a family. All the different dynamics were so interesting.
It was very apparent at how spoiled Julia is. I really hope that Connor reins that in...he gave me a little hope at the end of the book. And I wish there would've been more interaction between Collin and Connor. I haven't read either of Julia's or Collin's adult book to see how things progressed.
It was wonderful reading about all the different Christmas functions especially with it being close to the holidays. I thought it was great how Connor and Ellery are so hands on and want to do things with just the four of them as a family.
The incident with the little girl that Julia befriends was really sweet and heartwarming. I especially loved how things worked out.
The situation with Ellery's dress made me laugh...when will Connor ever learn? And their Christmas presents to each other was really sweet but a little unbelievable. I loved how everything and everyone ended up!
It was a treat getting a novella about The Black family and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has read the series and wants more Connor and Ellery.
Favorite quotes:
♥ “Daddy, why is your hand in Mommy’s bath water?”
He froze and stared at me for the answer. “My hand was cold and I was warming it up,” he said.
♥ "Infinity is forever, and that’s what you are to me, Mrs. Black. You’re my forever."
December 18, 2017
Not a great Christmas story. The kids are spoiled, especially the little girl. The husband and wife manipulate each other often. They are really rich and they want points for taking the family, including the nanny, to pick out a Christmas tree. But, unlike those of us who aren’t rich, their tree is delivered. No tying it to the roof of the car for these folks. Then the wife sends the help out to bring in the boxes of ornaments so the family can decorate. Us regular people spend hours toting boxes in from the loft and bribing the kids to help. They have ornaments from Tiffanys, ours come from Walmart.
In a Gift of the Magi move, the husband and wife give each other the same gift. A ski trip. But they cut corners by flying commercial. So, there’s that. 🤷🏼♀️
Any way the part that bothered me was when they met a single mom. The husband gives her a fat check. Which was helpful, but...the guy owns a huge company and he couldn’t give the woman a better job? He couldn’t buy the building she lives in and give her cheaper rent, better maintenance for the building. You know what I mean? Its the ol’ proverb. “Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime.”
In a Gift of the Magi move, the husband and wife give each other the same gift. A ski trip. But they cut corners by flying commercial. So, there’s that. 🤷🏼♀️
Any way the part that bothered me was when they met a single mom. The husband gives her a fat check. Which was helpful, but...the guy owns a huge company and he couldn’t give the woman a better job? He couldn’t buy the building she lives in and give her cheaper rent, better maintenance for the building. You know what I mean? Its the ol’ proverb. “Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime.”
July 6, 2017
Real short book. But it was still great.
December 17, 2017
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December 17, 2014
Sorry to say I'm a big Sandi Lynn fan and a even bigger Forever series fan, but this Christmas story didn't do it for me. After reading Collins story I was assuming this book was going to take place after Collin's book ,but unfortunately we went back in time when the kids where six and seven , which was a huge disappointment. I saw myself losing interest fast this was a short story 100 pages or so which I normally take about 40 mins or less to read ,but it took me a couple days to read this story with skipping pages because it was so predictable and quite boring I might add. I love Sandi Lynn ,but the writing in this book doesnt compare to the first book in this series. Forever Black is one of my favorite books of all time the writing and storyline is pure genius and because of Forever Black Sandi Lynn won a avid reader and I became such a fan of the series but I'm sad to say after Julia I haven't been impressed. Collin was good but I was expecting more, I was slightly disappointed but I got over it because their were some parts that I loved ,but after reading this novella I must say that Sandi Lynn has to up her game ... I still have hope that the next story will be just like the last three. Crossing fingers ...
I give this book 3 stars because even though the story line wasn't great I still love Conner Black and the Black family.
I give this book 3 stars because even though the story line wasn't great I still love Conner Black and the Black family.
November 14, 2014
I LOVED LOVED LOVED getting to spend Christmas with the Black Family. Sandi had me laughing quite a few times with the kids and their comments. Julia hahha I loved her and her grown up talk....
Makes me want to re-read the whole series from start to finish again :)
Makes me want to re-read the whole series from start to finish again :)
December 3, 2014
★★★★★
5 I Want More Black Family Christmas
One of my favorite family sagas, the Black family never fails to put a smile on my face every time I read their story. A Forever Christmas is a sweet novella that's a perfect holiday read!
5 I Want More Black Family Christmas
One of my favorite family sagas, the Black family never fails to put a smile on my face every time I read their story. A Forever Christmas is a sweet novella that's a perfect holiday read!
January 3, 2018
Salve readers.
Vi ricordate della famiglia Black? O meglio, ricordate la "Forever series"? Be',
Sandi Lynn ha voluto regalarci una novella natalizia andando indietro nel tempo a quando Julia e Collin erano piccoli.
Leggeremo di come la famiglia si prepara al Natale, dei regali e le cene. Ritroveremo i nostri veri protagonisti, Connor ed Ellery, sempre innamorati pazzi l'uno dell'altro. I bambini crescono nel lusso e anche un po' viziati da un padre che stravede per loro. I soldi, però, non vengono usati da questa famiglia solo per i propri vizi, ma lo spirito caritatevole che abbiamo già conosciuto, grazie ai libri precedenti, permetterà anche a chi ne ha bisogno di passare un buon Natale. Faremo un excursus di tutti i personaggi e rideremo con loro per scaramucce e battibecchi.
Non c'è molto da dire, è davvero una novella piccola e nostalgica. Se avete letto tutta la serie come me, non si può fare a meno di rituffarsi in questa famiglia nel giorno più felice dell'anno. Buona lettura.
Vi ricordate della famiglia Black? O meglio, ricordate la "Forever series"? Be',
Sandi Lynn ha voluto regalarci una novella natalizia andando indietro nel tempo a quando Julia e Collin erano piccoli.
Leggeremo di come la famiglia si prepara al Natale, dei regali e le cene. Ritroveremo i nostri veri protagonisti, Connor ed Ellery, sempre innamorati pazzi l'uno dell'altro. I bambini crescono nel lusso e anche un po' viziati da un padre che stravede per loro. I soldi, però, non vengono usati da questa famiglia solo per i propri vizi, ma lo spirito caritatevole che abbiamo già conosciuto, grazie ai libri precedenti, permetterà anche a chi ne ha bisogno di passare un buon Natale. Faremo un excursus di tutti i personaggi e rideremo con loro per scaramucce e battibecchi.
Non c'è molto da dire, è davvero una novella piccola e nostalgica. Se avete letto tutta la serie come me, non si può fare a meno di rituffarsi in questa famiglia nel giorno più felice dell'anno. Buona lettura.
September 13, 2021
After reading Colin's book this book takes you back to their childhood. I have read so many series with the same trope but this series just hits different. The first book in the series is yes the bad boy falling for the sweet girl but then as this series divulges into their future life it becomes so much more. Generally, after reading a series I imagine their future and this book gives you all.
The character of Connor and Ellary have developed so much in these years and to see them being parents especially Connor being wrapped around his princess Julia's little finger it's so cute and also I love how sassy Julia is she knows she is going to get everything she wants because her father told herself so and damn! that confidence. she is just amazing.
The character of Connor and Ellary have developed so much in these years and to see them being parents especially Connor being wrapped around his princess Julia's little finger it's so cute and also I love how sassy Julia is she knows she is going to get everything she wants because her father told herself so and damn! that confidence. she is just amazing.
October 18, 2020
Fan service que nadie pidió.
April 9, 2020
I wanted to read this to see how Connor & Ellery were getting along as a family. They have two children & at this point that are seven & five years old. No major upsets or childish behavior from Ellery I am happy to report as the family prepares for the Christmas season. There are a few chapters involving a less privliged mother & daughter & it was quite touching. At times the story felt choppy, moving from one scene to the next without much fluidity. Other than that, I enjoyed seeing that this couple has a happy life & loving family.
January 22, 2019
What. A. Treat. Enjoyed it thoroughly..
January 22, 2018
A forever Christmas A Black Family Holiday Story
5 stars excellent I truly enjoyed this read Connor and Ellery are outstanding as a couple and family. Good story line as well. 😀
5 stars excellent I truly enjoyed this read Connor and Ellery are outstanding as a couple and family. Good story line as well. 😀
May 25, 2019
When I started reading this series I was in a bad state and I made up my mind that only lucky persons get to find true love....
So I started reading and I was transported to another realm....
The journey of Connor and Ellery made me realise that true love does exist and it comes in an unexpected way....
I cried while reading all the books
And this book....
It was a breath of fresh air for me because I got back my aim in life
It was really sweet to witness Connor and Ellery's cute little love story and the way Sandi potrayed it....it was really different from any other book I've read...
So if you have lost your way in love I would suggest you read these series and I can guarantee you that Connor and Ellery will find that way for you😊
Go for it!!!
So I started reading and I was transported to another realm....
The journey of Connor and Ellery made me realise that true love does exist and it comes in an unexpected way....
I cried while reading all the books
And this book....
It was a breath of fresh air for me because I got back my aim in life
It was really sweet to witness Connor and Ellery's cute little love story and the way Sandi potrayed it....it was really different from any other book I've read...
So if you have lost your way in love I would suggest you read these series and I can guarantee you that Connor and Ellery will find that way for you😊
Go for it!!!
March 20, 2016
Forever Christmas, just amazing
I love the black family, Ellery black,Connor black, kiddies and all, just amazing how they all are. Of course Julia's a diva lol Love Colin he's a gorgeous little boy, Connor makes me laugh when he's telling Ellery what to wear. I just want to hear Connor and Ellery black shouting at Colin when they find out that Amelia and Colin are married.....
I love the black family, Ellery black,Connor black, kiddies and all, just amazing how they all are. Of course Julia's a diva lol Love Colin he's a gorgeous little boy, Connor makes me laugh when he's telling Ellery what to wear. I just want to hear Connor and Ellery black shouting at Colin when they find out that Amelia and Colin are married.....
December 11, 2014
Perfect read! I LOVE the Black family and never tire of reading about them. I adore them SO and hope to get more future holiday(or any day) reads on them! If you love the Black family, you'll love this warm read!
December 17, 2014
Nothing like a Merry Christmas from the Black family! !!
December 22, 2014
Every book she writes about this family..i just have to read it..i can't contain myself..i just love this family so much!
December 7, 2016
I love the Forever Black Novels .
October 18, 2018
Love the book and would read it again... Here is a highlight from the book..**** Ellery We rang in the New Year with a bang and then took the plane back home on New Year’s Day. It felt so good to be back home. Don’t get me wrong; I loved every second of Aspen, but I missed my and Connor’s bed as well as the comfort of all of our things. As we unpacked and got settled, Connor ordered us Chinese food and the four of us started to take the ornaments off the tree and carefully pack them away until next year. “Do you think we could go to Disneyland next year?” Julia asked. “Sure; why not?” Connor replied. “Thanks, Daddy. I’m holding you to it.” I laughed. “Oh, and by the way, I’m bored with my Hello Kitty case. I saw a way cooler one online and I would like you to order it, please.” Connor looked at me and then at her. “Sorry, princess. You’re not getting another iPad case. That’s the one you wanted and that’s the one you’re keeping.” “We’ll see, Daddy.” She smiled. “Your fault,” I mouthed to him. He laughed as we continued taking the ornaments off the tree. We were a tight-knit family and Connor made sure that we did everything together, even the smallest things. Next, we would celebrate Easter, birthdays, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and then Christmas again. Every year, we would build traditions and memories for our children to hold onto. Before Connor and I would know it, they’d be grown and married with families of their own. That day would come soon enough. But for now, the memories we were building with them would be for life, and they’d be memories they would treasure forever.
October 1, 2018
SO FREAKIN GREAT!!
I read the Family Forever book before this one but it took nothing away from my enjoyment of this book. Sandi Lynn never ceases to amaze me. I feel so many emotions when I read her book. I love every minute of it. When I read one of her books I prepare to settle in and enjoy the ride. Then I transport to another world. Lol. Thank You Sandi. I don't know what to say that I haven't already said about the other books in the Forever series. Little Julia is a t vs if I have ever seen one and she most definitely has her father wrapped around her little finger. She's quite spoiled. Lol. This is a series I can read more than once. I EXTREMELY RECOMMEND THIS SERIES TO EVERYONE! 😊
I read the Family Forever book before this one but it took nothing away from my enjoyment of this book. Sandi Lynn never ceases to amaze me. I feel so many emotions when I read her book. I love every minute of it. When I read one of her books I prepare to settle in and enjoy the ride. Then I transport to another world. Lol. Thank You Sandi. I don't know what to say that I haven't already said about the other books in the Forever series. Little Julia is a t vs if I have ever seen one and she most definitely has her father wrapped around her little finger. She's quite spoiled. Lol. This is a series I can read more than once. I EXTREMELY RECOMMEND THIS SERIES TO EVERYONE! 😊
January 14, 2024
Perfect
I have just read all of the forever/Black family books in two days there just that good boy I am so tired but strangely happy and content. Sandi Lynn has such a way with writing that I seem to just gobble up every book and can not seem to put them down. Please do yourself a favour and great yourself to her fabulous books you will not regret a single second. Great them as self care as you will have spent time in a fabulous dream world where a book can make you feel good while the world around you is just blehh.
I have just read all of the forever/Black family books in two days there just that good boy I am so tired but strangely happy and content. Sandi Lynn has such a way with writing that I seem to just gobble up every book and can not seem to put them down. Please do yourself a favour and great yourself to her fabulous books you will not regret a single second. Great them as self care as you will have spent time in a fabulous dream world where a book can make you feel good while the world around you is just blehh.
June 30, 2018
Because I have the Black books and does not get any better than The Black Family
I want more of the Blacks please. Tell about Julia and her family,Collin and family. There has to to be another book about the Blacks in you PLEASE.
I want more of the Blacks please. Tell about Julia and her family,Collin and family. There has to to be another book about the Blacks in you PLEASE.
January 8, 2019
Cute
This was a short, but adorable Christmas novella with the Black family.
You can definitely see that Julia has Connor wrapped around his finger and is also a mini version of Elle!! Wait until the diva grows up!!
Great read!!
This was a short, but adorable Christmas novella with the Black family.
You can definitely see that Julia has Connor wrapped around his finger and is also a mini version of Elle!! Wait until the diva grows up!!
Great read!!
June 20, 2020
The most wonderful time of year
Christmas time is the most wonderful time of year! Such a beautifully well written story, it goes to show how important family and traditions are, thanks for sharing 😊
Christmas time is the most wonderful time of year! Such a beautifully well written story, it goes to show how important family and traditions are, thanks for sharing 😊
June 24, 2021
Forever Black
I remember reading this book several years ago, and have recommended this series many times, I love the Black family, from beginning to end amazing, thank you, Dana Zamora
I remember reading this book several years ago, and have recommended this series many times, I love the Black family, from beginning to end amazing, thank you, Dana Zamora
August 13, 2021
only 80 pages but it was a perfect connector book from the Forever US to Forever Julia. and it had me dying and some of Elle's comments.. she is so me with her sassiness. Thanks for the morning laughs.. and preparing for Forever Julia
September 15, 2023
Nothing better than reading about a favorite family at the holidays. Connor and Ellery want Christmas to be a wonderful day for their children, but it is the small help they give others at the holiday that makes them a joy to read.
April 5, 2018
loved it
great to revisit the black family
great to revisit the black family
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