Forever Remembered

Forever Bluegrass #25

by Kathleen Brooks

She was the one Knox always remembered. Now she’s the one he has to protect.

Knox Everett is the quarterback for Lexington’s professional football team. But in the small town of Keeneston, he loves being just Knox. In college, all the girls had chased him except one. Now the chase was tiring. It had shaken his faith in love, even as his friends and family found their own happily ever afters. Knox was on the verge of giving up on love until one encounter changed everything.

Quinn Kennedy thought she’d left her college crush behind. There had been no room for romance when she was barely scraping by in college. Plus, why would the star quarterback ever give the time of day to his tutor? Now, six years later, she’s not only successful, but she’s also in serious trouble. Someone was messing with her job at Nico Saccone’s SACC1 Sportsbook, and she needed to find out who before she became the prime suspect in an illegal gambling ring.

This time Knox wasn’t going to fumble his second chance with Quinn. He was determined to help her, but clearing her name could cost him his career, their chance at love, and maybe even his life.

Genres: Contemporary

288 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 23, 2026

About the author

Kathleen Brooks is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author. Kathleen's stories are romantic suspense featuring strong female heroines, humor, and happily-ever-afters. Her Bluegrass, Bluegrass Brothers®, Forever Bluegrass®, and Shadows Landing Series feature small-town charm with quirky characters while her Women of Power Series shows that behind every sexy billionaire is a man strong enough to love her! Then hang onto your seat for the wild and mysterious ride in the thrilling Web of Lies Series and a little magic in the Moonshine Hollow Series.

Kathleen is from Kentucky, where she graduated from Centre College and then later received her J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Kathleen still resides in Kentucky with her family and houseful of animals.


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Book Order:
(Bluegrass Series-complete series)
Bluegrass State of Mind
Risky Shot
Dead Heat

(Bluegrass Brothers Series®-complete series)
Bluegrass Undercover
Rising Storm
Secret Santa, A Bluegrass Series Novella
Acquiring Trouble
Relentless Pursuit
Secrets Collide
Final Vow
All Hung Up, Novella
Bluegrass Dawn, Novella
The Perfect Gift, Novella
The Keeneston Roses

(Forever Bluegrass Series®-complete series)
Forever Entangled
Forever Hidden
Forever Betrayed
Forever Driven
Forever Secret
Forever Surprised, Novella
Forever Concealed
Forever Devoted
Forever Hunted
Forever Guarded
Forever Notorious
Forever Ventured
Forever Freed
Forever Saved
Forever Bold
Forever Thrown
Forever Lies
Forever Protected
Forever Paired
Forever Connected
Forever Covert
Forever Burning
Forever Lasting
Forever Country
Forever Remembered

(Bluegrass Fire Series-ongoing)
Spark

(Shadows Landing-complete series)
Saving Shadows
Sunken Shadows
Lasting Shadows
Fierce Shadows
Broken Shadows
Framed Shadows
Endless Shadows
Fading Shadows
Damaged Shadows
Escaping Shadows

(Shadows Landing: The Townsends- ongoing series)
Face-Off
Targeted
Rescued
Heated
Escaped
Fractured
Claimed

(Paige Turner Bookworm Series- complete)
Adventures of a Bookworm
Misadventures of a Bookworm
The Adventurous Bookworm

(Moonshine Hollow- complete series)
Moonshine and Murder
Moonshine and Malice
Moonshine and Mayhem
Moonshine and Mischief
Moonshine and Menace
Moonshine and Masquarades

(Web of Lies- complete)
Whispered Lies
Rogue Lies
Shattered Lies

(Women of Powe-complete)
Chosen for Power
Built for Power
Fashioned for Power
Destined for Power

Reviews

[Victoria Sturlini · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHAT A SPECIAL TREAT......LOVED IT!! 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃

This was a truly lovely story! From the first page to the last the charm of this book, the storyline, and the beloved characters, was absolutely delightful and satisfyingly heartwarming to read. It was a wonderful treat. The romance between Knox and Quinn flowed so sweetly...it was swooney, romantic and the charisma between the two was beautifully written and leapt off the pages!. There was no angst just a lovely second chance for two old friends. I especially enjoyed how immediately everyone, family, Keeneston friends and the football team immediately celebrated and supported their relationship with gusto and their usual betting, joking, supporting friendship and love. It was so moving and joyful to read about! I love to be back in that world.. Where kindness and loyalty is in abundance. Kathleen Brooks is a master at writing books that make you feel good. She takes you to another world with every book!!

There was also an interesting and absorbing mystery and suspenseful situations where, of course, everyone stepped up to the help. I highly recommend this book. Just like all of Kathleen's wonderfully refreshing and satisfying books you will smile, laugh and feel uplifted and not want the book to end. All of our old friends and characters were there helping, commenting, and being a part of the team! I know I didn't want to leave the Keeneston crowd. They always make me wish I knew them all and as you can easily telI I totally delight in their wacky antics and traditions and you will too!! 😇

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

She's his endgame!

They fell for each other in college, but neither knew how the other felt. Knox is now older and wiser and knows that this feeling, it's a once in a lifetime feeling....Quinn is his one. And this time he will damn sure tell her how he feels.
I love that Knox and Quinn find each other again (even if they have a little help!), they are both amazing characters who don't hesitate to give to others, and who respect not only those they work with but everyone they come across.
This is Keeneston at it's best with the most amazing support cast, just the right amount of crazy antics and SO MANY BABIES! The next generation are arriving thick and fast! This is an awesome read, although I do suggest you read the series in order from the beginning, otherwise there are some references and actions that won't make sense.

[Mayas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a motivational read

I knew Knox was pining after someone but just didn't know who. When all was revealed this story became a cute hot pursuit. Quinn, was one that stayed in her lane and moved with the flow of traffic until her football star came back and lifted her chin. Yeah, he supplied her with the resources she was afraid to tap into and showed her they were more than what meets the eye. Everyone is laid back and will have the back of those they deemed worthy. Add Helena in the mix and this was girl power personified.

The cameo of my boo Sebastian was the added bonus because he learned a life lesson real men need to change and adhere to.

Kathleen did a light action book this time and I still enjoyed it and laughed my head off. Football players are hilarious.

[Brittany Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was good amazing even though I was not ready for the end of the series. Kathleen has done such an amazing job with all the Bluegrass books. I absolutely love Knox and Quinn. We met so many new characters in this book and clearly the writing is on the wall for so many books in the future! I love how the town started to merge with the football team, SA Tech, and Nico. I felt like we really came full circle with Will having been book 1 with Kenna and he was a football player, to ending with football player Knox. Plus how great is the timing with the book being released towards the end of football season!! I would give this book and the entire Forever Bluegrass series way more than 5 stars.

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the ending to this series. I loved how we started in the first book with the Thoroughbreds and now are ending with it as well. So full circle, especially with the little Ryan and Sienna update in it. Now on to Knox and Quinn. I love that he is down to earth and clearly a leader that his teammates look up to. He is so sure of himself that when he meets Quinn again, he is not going to miss this second chance at being with her. He is supportive and caring, which she needs in her male dominated field and with an ex who is an a-hole and so his her ex-team. I love, love, love this book. The ending almost made me cry, so special and sweet for Coach Kate!

[Andrea Akers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forever Remembered

Forever Keenston. Ms. Brooks has a magical way to bring her stories to life in that while reading one of her books you are transported to her land of Keenston and made to feel as if you are part of the family.

Knox and Quinn got to know each other in college but then went their separate ways. Since reconnecting, Quinn finds herself with trouble that only the Keenston crew can help with. As Knox and Quinn work to clear her name, the love they had in college, but never admitted to, only grows. Will Keenston be able to clear Quinn in time for her and Knox to find their happily ever after?

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading books based in Keeneston, a fictional town that I have been reading about for over ten years, is like visiting home. Nothing dry or repetitive about these books. Moments that were heartwarming, moments that made me tear up a little, moments that made me laugh pretty dang hard! I love how Kathleen can take a scary scene and add just enough humor to calm the adrenaline rush that hits so that I am not panicking while reading it. But I also love her creativity in these hilarious moments. The kings jewels, the exaggerated Lambeau leap, the fisted flamethrower. Ya gotta read to understand!

[Marjorie L Leavitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding as usual

I have loved every book of this series. There is humor, laugh out loud kind. There is love, caring, kindness and justice . Also a mystery in each and every book. This book no exception. I highly recommend this book and all the other book I have read of Ms. Brooks. This series Forever Bluegrass, or the Web of Lies, Women of Power, Bluegrass state of mind, Bluegrass brothers and other series and singles. All are outstanding well written books

[Glenda Thedens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forever

This series is a continuation of the Bluegrass and it's fantastic. The stories are filed with great characters that reappear in future books. Very well written with a story line that makes you keep reading then hinting at the next book. Can't wait to see what happens in the next book.

[Dorothy Crocker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Touchdown

Kathleen Brooks has another winner with her 70th book. Knox and Quinn are just meant to be. From Quinn tutoring Knox in college, to their meeting again years later; never have forgotten each other. Quinn is accused of illegal betting and Knox and friends work to save her.

[Tracy Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oops!!! She did it again!

Every time I think Kathleen Brooks can’t top her last book and she does. Each time a new book comes out and I get to go “home” again to Keeneston is a great thing. Absolutely can’t wait for the next series and for the Shadows Landing books! Kathleen is a true master storyteller.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knox and Quinn, what a couple

It was a long wait for Knox’s book but it was worth the wait. Kathleen brooks books bring me joy and I always love reading them.
Quinn and Knox make a great couple, so much is being thrown at them. Friends before lovers is a great way to start a relationship. Love all the Keeneston families and how they will always come to each other aid.

[Lisa Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like all things Keeneston, Knox and Quinn were no different. Knox and Quinn met in college, she was his tutor for a tech class he needed to pass. He fell hard for her and he for him. However, neither expressed her true feelings. Then one day they see each other again and life changed completely. Great story.

Love and Football

[Joni TIncher-Archer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another incredible story

So much laughter, so many smiles, Easter eggs and incredible new characters!!!! Thank you Kathleen for another amazing trip to Keeneston!!! Can't wait for Nico and Penelope!!!

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good

This book was fabulous. The story was so good. Read it in 24 hours. Love the way Kathleen Brooks writes. Loved all the characters from Keenston. Looking forward to the next book. Keep them coming.

[Cheri Barker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Another amazing visit to Keeneston. Never a dull moment when I visit everyone. Can't wait to visit again when Nolan and Helena tell their story and all the babies arrive. Thank you Kathleen.

[Heide Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Loved it! Romance is in the air. New characters and beloved previous characters. The jewels are just so over the top. Just makes you want an apple pie. The book just made me laugh, smile and want to be part of town.

[Brandi Blanchette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the conclusion of the Forever Bluegrass series. I'm excited for the town of Keeneston to be explored with other series. I love how Kathleen ties in all of her series with characters always popping up so you get little snidbits!

[Nancy Walls · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW! awesome book

what a great book
Lots of OMGs, holy shit, Easter eggs,laughs
Love is in bloom in Keeneston!
Great to see a lot of characters involved in story!

[Sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome as always

Fun to catch up with everyone. Lots and lots of babies being born . Kept me guessing the almost the end who the culprit was. A must read

[Jane Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great book

I really enjoyed this book. Another good read from Kathleen Brooks. Love all the future couples she showcased in this book.

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

haha, no one die, no fighting, just the incidents

sorry the new car

love all the new characters like Maeve, a strong lady with special gift

[elva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love her books

Always my favorite author , her books are always comforting and exciting. Thank you. I can't wait for the next one.

[Linda Dowd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another winner

I love all of these books. Being from Tennessee/ Kentucky I love the authenticity of these books! I love it!!

[Marian Griffith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forever remembered

This book was so good. But of course it was written by Kathleen p
Brooks so it has to be good.

[Delaine Mclafferty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Always love coming back to Keeneston. The characters are down to earth, yet they have a life of privilege. Hope the next book is soon.

[Linda DeAngelis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another hit for Kathleen!

So sad that the forever series is at an end. Can’t wait to start with the Fire fighters. Loved Quinn and Knox’s story.

[Kathy Brickert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another winner!

Love the Keeneston group! So good to see old friends and new ones who fit right into the story! Wonderful read!

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kathleen Brooks is hands down my favorite author. I love Kenneston! I always laugh out loud while reading about them. I wish we got more than two books each year.