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Forever and Ever #9
Against All Odds
Cayson and Skye are in the same city, and they begin to work on their complicated, difficult to explain, and confusing relationship. Every time Skye is near Cayson, she melts into a puddle. Cayson gets close, but like he’s been burned, he runs away. His pain and mistrust keep him away from Skye. She does everything she can to win him back, but one bad mistake could push them further apart.Conrad is depressed over Beatrice. He chooses to stay in his room and avoid Theo and Alex, who are happier than ever. He tries to get on with his life but it’s difficult when Beatrice is all he can think about.Theo feels bad for Conrad, who’s quickly become his closest friend. He can’t stand the way he’s hurting, and decides to take matters into his own hands. He returns to Cambridge and tells Beatrice what she’s missing. But will that be enough to make her come back?Arsen is rotting in jail and playing by the rules for the first time in his life. But Silke is all he can think about. He made the right decision cutting her out of his life, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t break his heart in the process. But when he has a visitor, he’s surprised to see it’s not Silke, but her father. What does he want?Trinity starts her new job, but it’s not as glamorous as she thought it would be. Her boss is a nightmare. But she has Slade to support her, who’s always there to lend her a shoulder. Somehow, they fall more in love than before, and grasp onto each other while they see Skye and Cayson struggle.
- GenresRomance
254 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 28, 2015
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E.L. Todd
216 books2,732 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author, E. L. Todd is one of the most prolific authors of her genre, having published over a hundred novels. With over one million copies sold, she writes romance stories ranging from contemporary romance, new adult romance, and fantasy romance. She's best known for her Forever and Always Series as well as her Timeless Series.
She loves coffee, ice cream, and anything with sugar.
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September 24, 2025
I love this series. When it ends and can't wait to read the next one.
June 28, 2021
Editing stinks, price needs to be lowered
Okay, first off, I finally see the editing everyone is talking about. It is definitely not edited well for a published book you pay five dollars for. It will definitely be annoying if it gets worse as time goes on....
I am falling more in love with the younger couples Theo & Alex and Beatrice& Conrad. They are definitely my favorite and I want more time with them.
-Ryan being there for Arsen is nice, wired as well. Glad he has someone to help him when he gets out. I was expecting the family to fix things, glad they did not. He needs the consequences for being a drug dealer (not sorry).
-SKye is still bugging me, glad she os working now and seems to be growing up some and maybe she will be less selfish.
-Cayson, stay strong and fight for respect and what you deserve. DO NOT BACK DOWN!! Nothing will change if you do.
-Trinity and Slade, stay like how you are forever! I am proud they are taking their time and working for the next thing and not taking their families money and skipping REAL life steps to their dreams. I love them having to wait to be apart and how they are growing together because of it.
Okay, first off, I finally see the editing everyone is talking about. It is definitely not edited well for a published book you pay five dollars for. It will definitely be annoying if it gets worse as time goes on....
I am falling more in love with the younger couples Theo & Alex and Beatrice& Conrad. They are definitely my favorite and I want more time with them.
-Ryan being there for Arsen is nice, wired as well. Glad he has someone to help him when he gets out. I was expecting the family to fix things, glad they did not. He needs the consequences for being a drug dealer (not sorry).
-SKye is still bugging me, glad she os working now and seems to be growing up some and maybe she will be less selfish.
-Cayson, stay strong and fight for respect and what you deserve. DO NOT BACK DOWN!! Nothing will change if you do.
-Trinity and Slade, stay like how you are forever! I am proud they are taking their time and working for the next thing and not taking their families money and skipping REAL life steps to their dreams. I love them having to wait to be apart and how they are growing together because of it.
July 29, 2025
Expected results
This is again a story tearing couples apart that don't really know what love is and less about forgiveness. Slapping and hitting seem to be the norm and very little love and appreciation of all parents do and express love for their families. I don't really like Cayson at this stage as its all about him, so I hope his cold heart enjoys his life and that Skye finds real love. In the one book where he hid the Stanford application from her he told Slade he would grow to despise her if she took away his dreams. He never acted like he saw what happened to Skye in the separation. She was a zombie losing weight and lost interest in living. He is not the loving guy that he is pictured by but an unfeeling, uncaring A%%%. She may have gone about it wrong but her heart was in a good place.
This is again a story tearing couples apart that don't really know what love is and less about forgiveness. Slapping and hitting seem to be the norm and very little love and appreciation of all parents do and express love for their families. I don't really like Cayson at this stage as its all about him, so I hope his cold heart enjoys his life and that Skye finds real love. In the one book where he hid the Stanford application from her he told Slade he would grow to despise her if she took away his dreams. He never acted like he saw what happened to Skye in the separation. She was a zombie losing weight and lost interest in living. He is not the loving guy that he is pictured by but an unfeeling, uncaring A%%%. She may have gone about it wrong but her heart was in a good place.
April 22, 2018
At odds
Trinity and Space are weird but their relationship works somehow. Trinity does the right thing and tell Slade the truth about Skye to help her heal. She was tired of seeing her broken. Slade went to California to tell Cayson the truth. Cayson leaves school and returned to New York. He is beyond livid with Skye. Conrad was doing great with Beatrice until his old fling who happens to be Beatrice 's friend the truth about him. This book has the ups and downs. Theo steps in to help Conrad because he can't stand to see Conrad hurt. Will Skye and Cayson get back together? It's going to be a struggle
Trinity and Space are weird but their relationship works somehow. Trinity does the right thing and tell Slade the truth about Skye to help her heal. She was tired of seeing her broken. Slade went to California to tell Cayson the truth. Cayson leaves school and returned to New York. He is beyond livid with Skye. Conrad was doing great with Beatrice until his old fling who happens to be Beatrice 's friend the truth about him. This book has the ups and downs. Theo steps in to help Conrad because he can't stand to see Conrad hurt. Will Skye and Cayson get back together? It's going to be a struggle
July 17, 2024
Why? Conrad should have never taken Beatrice back. I think she felt guilty that he got her, her dream college so she forgave him. Theo talking to her shouldn't have changed her mind. He didn't tell her anything Conrad hadn't except for the he strings he pulled for her.
Im getting tired of Trinity and Slade. All they do is argue and have sex. What else do they have going for them?
As for Cayson and Skye, he is ready to give up on them getting back together. All it will take will be someone else giving her attention and he will feel threatened and want her back.
Im getting tired of Trinity and Slade. All they do is argue and have sex. What else do they have going for them?
As for Cayson and Skye, he is ready to give up on them getting back together. All it will take will be someone else giving her attention and he will feel threatened and want her back.
June 15, 2020
The thought of 51 books in the series, and the cost is rather daunting, and after the first few, they seem so short! I noticed that after the first 3 or 4 it seems like no one proof-read them before they got printed. Some have SO many errors it's distracting trying to figure out, poor grammar, using he and she in the same sentence and referring to the SAME PERSON...not sure if I want to read them all now.
February 4, 2021
My suspicion is the author is a man and it’s not English speaking. There are more typographical and grammatical errors than anything I’ve ever read. And it’s pretty sexist also so that’s why I think it’s written by man.
Despite this and enjoying this series. It’s kind of a soft porn high school romance type
Despite this and enjoying this series. It’s kind of a soft porn high school romance type
February 17, 2017
I need more
I need more everything...Im on the edge of my seat hoping to get more information but when there are so many characters you only get a tiny bit of each of them in each book.
I need more everything...Im on the edge of my seat hoping to get more information but when there are so many characters you only get a tiny bit of each of them in each book.
March 6, 2020
Errors
I have read and enjoyed this series, but book #9 was marred by so many errors in grammar and word usage. I do not believe it was proof read. There seemed to be an error on every page.
I have read and enjoyed this series, but book #9 was marred by so many errors in grammar and word usage. I do not believe it was proof read. There seemed to be an error on every page.
November 29, 2020
Heidi Ann's Review to E.L. Todd
You are the most awesome author! I love these Forever and Ever books! I'm going to go all the way to book #51 and if there is more I'll read more! Thank you! Thank you! You rock!
You are the most awesome author! I love these Forever and Ever books! I'm going to go all the way to book #51 and if there is more I'll read more! Thank you! Thank you! You rock!
February 13, 2018
Another just “meh” book in the series. Too much drama. There are still some characters that love, but I walk away underwhelmed.
October 13, 2019
I loved the book but I gave it 3 stars because there were way too many errors.
The book seemed to have not been edited
Even sowed for sewed
Unacceptable
The book seemed to have not been edited
Even sowed for sewed
Unacceptable
October 14, 2019
Really good book, but.....
I like this series, but once again it is full of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors! What is happening here Amazon?!
I like this series, but once again it is full of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors! What is happening here Amazon?!
November 17, 2019
Price
I started this and loved it . It reels you in with 3 books free and 48 more at 4.99 a piece . It would be different if they were .99 !! I stopped after book 11 ! Even if they give you a few more free. Will not be reading this author again !!
I started this and loved it . It reels you in with 3 books free and 48 more at 4.99 a piece . It would be different if they were .99 !! I stopped after book 11 ! Even if they give you a few more free. Will not be reading this author again !!
April 29, 2020
Against All Odds
Skye is really trying to understand Cayson's reluctance to forgive her. Could the romance be over or is this a new beginning for both of them?
Skye is really trying to understand Cayson's reluctance to forgive her. Could the romance be over or is this a new beginning for both of them?
May 12, 2020
I'm Hooked
I'm finding mistakes in the books I'm reading but , I'm Hooked. At $4.99 a book not sure how long I will continue reading them. I guess I need to read them slower.
I'm finding mistakes in the books I'm reading but , I'm Hooked. At $4.99 a book not sure how long I will continue reading them. I guess I need to read them slower.
June 5, 2021
Great series
Great series. You won’t want to put them down and will buy the next one ASAP. Please read the series from the beginning.
Great series. You won’t want to put them down and will buy the next one ASAP. Please read the series from the beginning.
November 13, 2021
Cotton from sheep?
Since when do you raise sheep for cotton? I found the story interesting but that was such a mistake, cotton is a plant, sheep have wool
Since when do you raise sheep for cotton? I found the story interesting but that was such a mistake, cotton is a plant, sheep have wool
December 26, 2021
Read my review for the first 3 box set.
It summed it all what I think about this book series.
It summed it all what I think about this book series.
August 1, 2022
highly Recommend!!!!
I love this authors books.
I love, love this series.
I loved this book from start to finish.
I love the characters and the story.
I love this authors books.
I love, love this series.
I loved this book from start to finish.
I love the characters and the story.
August 1, 2022
Highly Recommend!!!!!
I love this authors books.
I love, love this series.
I loved this book from start to finish.
I love the characters and the story.
I love this authors books.
I love, love this series.
I loved this book from start to finish.
I love the characters and the story.
January 25, 2025
Against All Odds
The series draws you in with each word, each chapter. EL Todd does an amazing job with the story line to where you can’t stop reading.
The series draws you in with each word, each chapter. EL Todd does an amazing job with the story line to where you can’t stop reading.
September 30, 2016
It seems everyone is having relationship issues, Cayson can't see forgiving Skye and fears it over for good, can he just walk away? Theo intervenes with Conrad and Beatrice relationship because he can't see his friend hurt anymore. I can't wait to read what happens next, I'm hoping Skye & Cayson feel differently and can work it out. Silke is still hurt that Arsen just dumped her while he's in jail and Arsen misses her but thinks he did the right thing. Can't wait to see what happens next
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
February 9, 2015
What a carry on!
Happy for Alex and Theo, things seem to be going in the right direction, working out nicely.
When Beatrice finally pulled her head out of her ass, only after Theo put her straight! I wanted Conrad to to make her squirm a little longer, but they are a cute couple.
Slade and Trinity make me laugh, they have a really deep love for each other, then there's their fighting, makes me think 'get over yourselves!' then the sexy part takes over, they are so great together. Her new boss at Vogue sounds like a right bitch, but the young guy there helped make her first day more enjoyable, loved how Slade only took the young guy from her telling him about the whole day.
Roland, glad he finally found a job even if its an unpaid one! His boss, what a cow! can't wait to see how he settles in. I'm not sure about Heath, part of me thinks he is a good guy, but then there is something that makes you think he has an ulterior motive. I have a feeling Heath is going to pursue Roland, romantically, that wold make interesting reading. I have never met an bunch of Total Alpha men!
Then we get poor Silke, Ok Asher got caught doing something wrong and needs to pay his penance, I love Ryan, and not totally sure if he has an ulterior motive and maybe sees it as a way to keel Asher and Silke apart after he is released.
Then we have the enigma that is Carson and Skye! He is ragging it our for no other reason than to punish Skye, for what she put him through. I dont think he has actually thought about and i mean really thought about Skye's motives. She was also in such a bad place, even when she tried seducing him. He needs to Man up, draw a line in the sand and move on.
OK its not going to disappear overnight but even when she mentioned going to California to visit and found a girl on the doorstep, he didn't even give a decent excuse, considering how he used to treat Skye.
At this precise moment I actually don't want them to get back together, I feel its going to get a lot worse before it gets any better. .
Maybe other love interests might actually help them both get over the feelings of hurting each other and themselves, it doesn't even need to be a sexual relationship, just new friends outside their circle.
What Skye did was dreadful but I feel she has also suffered to.
Your book, this make believe world of 'The Prestons' is like an addictive drug - I can't stop reading the installments; even stopping other books mid-way to get my next fix!
Happy for Alex and Theo, things seem to be going in the right direction, working out nicely.
When Beatrice finally pulled her head out of her ass, only after Theo put her straight! I wanted Conrad to to make her squirm a little longer, but they are a cute couple.
Slade and Trinity make me laugh, they have a really deep love for each other, then there's their fighting, makes me think 'get over yourselves!' then the sexy part takes over, they are so great together. Her new boss at Vogue sounds like a right bitch, but the young guy there helped make her first day more enjoyable, loved how Slade only took the young guy from her telling him about the whole day.
Roland, glad he finally found a job even if its an unpaid one! His boss, what a cow! can't wait to see how he settles in. I'm not sure about Heath, part of me thinks he is a good guy, but then there is something that makes you think he has an ulterior motive. I have a feeling Heath is going to pursue Roland, romantically, that wold make interesting reading. I have never met an bunch of Total Alpha men!
Then we get poor Silke, Ok Asher got caught doing something wrong and needs to pay his penance, I love Ryan, and not totally sure if he has an ulterior motive and maybe sees it as a way to keel Asher and Silke apart after he is released.
Then we have the enigma that is Carson and Skye! He is ragging it our for no other reason than to punish Skye, for what she put him through. I dont think he has actually thought about and i mean really thought about Skye's motives. She was also in such a bad place, even when she tried seducing him. He needs to Man up, draw a line in the sand and move on.
OK its not going to disappear overnight but even when she mentioned going to California to visit and found a girl on the doorstep, he didn't even give a decent excuse, considering how he used to treat Skye.
At this precise moment I actually don't want them to get back together, I feel its going to get a lot worse before it gets any better. .
Maybe other love interests might actually help them both get over the feelings of hurting each other and themselves, it doesn't even need to be a sexual relationship, just new friends outside their circle.
What Skye did was dreadful but I feel she has also suffered to.
Your book, this make believe world of 'The Prestons' is like an addictive drug - I can't stop reading the installments; even stopping other books mid-way to get my next fix!
August 4, 2016
I'm sick of Cayson seriously even if he is hurt he's so selfish with Skye it made me mad about their relationship and I disagree with Slade, Skye deserve a better guy than Cayson. I was a bit uncomfortable about Slade words on Skye since the beginning of the book she's his family by blood I know friends mean that too but I'll never choose a friend over my brother or cousin so that hurt how he treat her for Cayson. Now I hate Cayson and the word is tiny about what I really feel.
I'm so proud of Roland his dream is on the road I can't wait to see him succeed, poor Trinity her boss is a dragon.
Arsen is my soulmate really that guy is so sweet, even if all that baggage he has on his back he's a good person. I can't wait to see him and Silke back together because after Slade and Trinity they are the cutest couple of the book.
Conrad has his lady back but I think she'll hurt him again I don't know why but I feel it.
Theo and Roland argue about who know Conrad better I laughed a lot even if Theo share a year with Conrad for me that can't replace what he has with Roland so I was pissed at him when he said to Roland that Theo was there for him that kind of words hurt so badly so if in the future he push Conrad away I'll understand.
I've nothing to say about Theo and Alex there are not really my favorite even if I like their personality but sometimes when some character try to break a relationship and replace the friend I'm a bit disgust about it and forget everything good about that characters sorry
I'm so proud of Roland his dream is on the road I can't wait to see him succeed, poor Trinity her boss is a dragon.
Arsen is my soulmate really that guy is so sweet, even if all that baggage he has on his back he's a good person. I can't wait to see him and Silke back together because after Slade and Trinity they are the cutest couple of the book.
Conrad has his lady back but I think she'll hurt him again I don't know why but I feel it.
Theo and Roland argue about who know Conrad better I laughed a lot even if Theo share a year with Conrad for me that can't replace what he has with Roland so I was pissed at him when he said to Roland that Theo was there for him that kind of words hurt so badly so if in the future he push Conrad away I'll understand.
I've nothing to say about Theo and Alex there are not really my favorite even if I like their personality but sometimes when some character try to break a relationship and replace the friend I'm a bit disgust about it and forget everything good about that characters sorry
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July 10, 2016
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I have to say Cayson and Skye are making me pull my hair out with their feelings right now. E.L. Todd just shows so much heartache and pain between them its sad yet frustrating at times. After all the books I have read I am definitely still amazed with Slade. Gone is the partying guy and is even starting to sound mature with Trinity yet still bickering making their love so passionate. So much going on in this book makes me wonder what else can E.L. Todd do for each person in this book. Betrayal, love, passion, friendship this book in the series will make you be pulled everywhere. Loved it.
I have to say Cayson and Skye are making me pull my hair out with their feelings right now. E.L. Todd just shows so much heartache and pain between them its sad yet frustrating at times. After all the books I have read I am definitely still amazed with Slade. Gone is the partying guy and is even starting to sound mature with Trinity yet still bickering making their love so passionate. So much going on in this book makes me wonder what else can E.L. Todd do for each person in this book. Betrayal, love, passion, friendship this book in the series will make you be pulled everywhere. Loved it.
August 10, 2016
Holy cow!!
Wow, Cayson and Skye! I really hope they can work this out. I feel like I understand both sides, but if being together makes you happier than fighting it, the who cares about the rest!
Poor Conrad! It was nice to see things improve for him…thank God for Theo!
Everyone is either struggling through one situation or another (either work or personally) or things are going great (at least for Theo and Alex). I hope things get resolved, I still cannot believe the last scene!
Ahh, I cannot wait for the next one!
Wow, Cayson and Skye! I really hope they can work this out. I feel like I understand both sides, but if being together makes you happier than fighting it, the who cares about the rest!
Poor Conrad! It was nice to see things improve for him…thank God for Theo!
Everyone is either struggling through one situation or another (either work or personally) or things are going great (at least for Theo and Alex). I hope things get resolved, I still cannot believe the last scene!
Ahh, I cannot wait for the next one!
August 11, 2016
Another great addition to these stories. I love following all of them at once! Everything is realtime!! Lots of laugh out loud moments and gripping your kindle so tight it might crack moments. There were fat tears of joy and streams of anguish. A book is masterfully written when you've run an emotional marathon by the last page. Sometimes takes days and weeks to recover!!!
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