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Forever and Ever #12
Because of You
Cayson and Skye are finally back together, and both agree the end of the world will be the only thing to rip them apart again. However, their bliss doesn’t last long because Cayson despises Ward. It’s almost impossible for him to be remotely polite when Ward is anywhere near Skye. Skye tells him he needs to get over it, and she won’t put up with his unfounded jealousy. Will that be enough to set him straight?Roland comes to a crossroads in his life when he realizes his feelings toward Heath aren’t exactly platonic. Confusion overtakes him, and he isn’t sure what he feels. He turns to Jasmine, a friend, for help. But her words only leave him even further in skepticism.Slade forms his band, and when they record their first album, one of the guys makes a nasty comment about Trinity, noting her features. Rage washes through Slade, and before he can stop himself, his bandmate is on the floor. It dawns on him how much he loves Trinity, and for the first time, it doesn’t scare him.Trinity attends Slade’s first concert, and she isn’t happy when all the girls are just as attracted to Slade as she is. Bras are thrown on the stage and girls flash him. But Slade assuages all her fears with a simple act.Thomas is trying to fight the desire he has for his secretary, but it’s becoming more difficult. After asking her to lunch, he’s irritated that she’s even more interesting than he realized. Why does she have to be the one woman he can’t have?Theo is determined to make amends for his behavior toward his brother, so he stops by the office again with a bag of cookies and an apology. Thomas is angry, but he finally stops fighting. He agrees to an afternoon with Theo, and Theo is ecstatic.Arsen is finally out of prison, thanks to Ryan, the closest thing he’s ever had to a father. Instead of going back to his old ways, he decides to make a real man out of himself and put his life back together. Being without Silke makes him realize just how much he needs her. Determined to be a man she deserves, he decides to be different than he used to be. However, Ryan makes him promise he’ll stay away from his daughter. It makes Arsen realize he’ll have to work for Ryan’s permission. But he’s up to the challenge.Silke attends an art show and falls in love with a single painting on display. While trying to examine it, an interested stranger approaches, looking at her and treating her in a way she’s never experienced before. When she turns him down and tries to get away, she realizes he possesses a quality that she can’t reject.
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236 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 13, 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.
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Displaying 1 - 30 of 32 reviews
September 30, 2025
Loving this series.
July 23, 2021
Very intriguing....
I do not know why, I am not a Silke fan. Not sure if it is the weird name or now both guys she has been into have weird names, she just annoys me. So less of her is good for me.
ROLAND!!!! So freaking happy!!
Theo and Thomas, yes yes yes. More sibling story right there please!! I want to see them be friends!!
And more Clem please. She is my new fav girl story!! I freaking love her and Ward is a great fit for her!!
Also, someone get pregnant already!! I want to see how that changes the dynamic of the group and a wedding would be fun too. I want Bach parties with all the cousin!!
Can you please bring more trips back like in the first few books. I love when the whole family is together. I NEED it!!
I do not know why, I am not a Silke fan. Not sure if it is the weird name or now both guys she has been into have weird names, she just annoys me. So less of her is good for me.
ROLAND!!!! So freaking happy!!
Theo and Thomas, yes yes yes. More sibling story right there please!! I want to see them be friends!!
And more Clem please. She is my new fav girl story!! I freaking love her and Ward is a great fit for her!!
Also, someone get pregnant already!! I want to see how that changes the dynamic of the group and a wedding would be fun too. I want Bach parties with all the cousin!!
Can you please bring more trips back like in the first few books. I love when the whole family is together. I NEED it!!
July 20, 2024
I am all about telling your story however you want to. You got to make it believable though.
First off, Slade talked about starting a band but nothing ever came out of it. Now all of a sudden he forms his band, they practice once, then make a demo and all of a sudden they have all of these fans at the first gig they play at.
Roland was a hit it and quit it kind of guy and now out of the blue he is attracted to men or more specifically to Heath. I am no expert on being gay but the few people that I have talked to or heard their stories said they always new from a young age that they were. So I am supposed to believe that Roland just out of the blue is.
Slade and Trinity are headed for disaster. She wants marriage and she thinks he is going to propose, she is in for a world of hurt and delusion as to how they see their future playing out.
Skye and Cayson are in the honeymoon stage of their relationship again but we known things can't be easy something is going to come along and mess up their bliss.
First off, Slade talked about starting a band but nothing ever came out of it. Now all of a sudden he forms his band, they practice once, then make a demo and all of a sudden they have all of these fans at the first gig they play at.
Roland was a hit it and quit it kind of guy and now out of the blue he is attracted to men or more specifically to Heath. I am no expert on being gay but the few people that I have talked to or heard their stories said they always new from a young age that they were. So I am supposed to believe that Roland just out of the blue is.
Slade and Trinity are headed for disaster. She wants marriage and she thinks he is going to propose, she is in for a world of hurt and delusion as to how they see their future playing out.
Skye and Cayson are in the honeymoon stage of their relationship again but we known things can't be easy something is going to come along and mess up their bliss.
February 19, 2018
Getting back on track with this series. I really like these characters. Even though there are so many books, it doesn’t seem like too much because of how many characters there are sharing the story lines.
July 15, 2019
Good series but too expensive
I really enjoy the series but i have stopped reading after #19. It is too expensive for such a short story.
I really enjoy the series but i have stopped reading after #19. It is too expensive for such a short story.
May 6, 2020
Ward and Clementine
So nice to get to know another new romantic relationship. Can't wait to hear more about this new budding romance.
So nice to get to know another new romantic relationship. Can't wait to hear more about this new budding romance.
December 12, 2020
Great read
June 5, 2021
Great series
Great series. You will not want to put it down and will want to start the next one ASAP. Please read in order.
Great series. You will not want to put it down and will want to start the next one ASAP. Please read in order.
October 10, 2021
Another part to this on going saga. I wish it was book 1,2,3….
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.
January 31, 2022
I really love the family aspect to this book. I love how much they care for one another, and i appreciate that there’s a homosexual relationship involved. Lots of new focuses and I’m enjoying it
April 2, 2022
Loved Roland’s 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.
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.
December 30, 2022
Good story of jealousy and trust or lack of trust
August 30, 2024
The coming out story is beautiful.
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July 19, 2025
Amazing.
February 21, 2015
It seems they are all settling down and maturing,
I am pleased for Skye and Carson now they see to have put the past behind them. I don't think its going to be forgotten anytime soon, but they are both working at moving forward.
Alex and Theo are working it out, keeping things going in the right direction too.
Beatrice and Conrad, are also going the right way, nice to see they too are putting the past firmly behind them too.
Uh Oh! Slade is heading for disappointment, i hope he listened to Carson, and that he doesn't screw things up. Trinity is so much more involved, even though it looks like Slade is 100% focused, there is something holding him back. Seriously hope that the band does not take him off course.
Good on Silke, Pike sounds like a nice guy, I hope she gives him a chance even though I like Asher, I think she has finally come to terms about how her and Asher would have been. I feel like Ryan and Janice have mixed loyalties, although it does show how big a heart they both have.
Asher is showing how remorseful is is, I'm glad he helps Janice in the house. He did great passing the school exam, I hope he stays on the right path and actually makes something out of himself. He deserves the kindness he is being offered. I am also glad he realises he needs to be in his daughters life, that is going to be a huge hurdle and I hope his emotional state is equipped enough to help him through that.
Just not sure how Silke and Asher are going to deal with each other when they run into each other!
Thomas is still full of pent up aggression and now it seems its directed at Rome, I firmly believe once he and his brother bury the hatchet and start on a friendship, then maybe he might loosen up a bit. There are may facets to Thomas's personality.
Loving the brief connections with the parents popping up here and there.
Roland, AHH, how emotional, I hope he finally works out what is happening and glad that he has Jasmine to talk to. Heath is being a really good friend, even though he wants more, its a tough transitional period for Roland. You can really feel the confusion he is feeling.
Clementine, whats her story? what is she hiding? Ward has been a gentleman, and he needs to bide his time; she is a nervous kitten, although fiercely independent, she is letting something from her past stop her from enjoying where her and ward could go and when she finds out about Skye and Ward's connection other than the work one, things I think might get worse before they get better.
Loving the direction all the storylines are taking.
I am pleased for Skye and Carson now they see to have put the past behind them. I don't think its going to be forgotten anytime soon, but they are both working at moving forward.
Alex and Theo are working it out, keeping things going in the right direction too.
Beatrice and Conrad, are also going the right way, nice to see they too are putting the past firmly behind them too.
Uh Oh! Slade is heading for disappointment, i hope he listened to Carson, and that he doesn't screw things up. Trinity is so much more involved, even though it looks like Slade is 100% focused, there is something holding him back. Seriously hope that the band does not take him off course.
Good on Silke, Pike sounds like a nice guy, I hope she gives him a chance even though I like Asher, I think she has finally come to terms about how her and Asher would have been. I feel like Ryan and Janice have mixed loyalties, although it does show how big a heart they both have.
Asher is showing how remorseful is is, I'm glad he helps Janice in the house. He did great passing the school exam, I hope he stays on the right path and actually makes something out of himself. He deserves the kindness he is being offered. I am also glad he realises he needs to be in his daughters life, that is going to be a huge hurdle and I hope his emotional state is equipped enough to help him through that.
Just not sure how Silke and Asher are going to deal with each other when they run into each other!
Thomas is still full of pent up aggression and now it seems its directed at Rome, I firmly believe once he and his brother bury the hatchet and start on a friendship, then maybe he might loosen up a bit. There are may facets to Thomas's personality.
Loving the brief connections with the parents popping up here and there.
Roland, AHH, how emotional, I hope he finally works out what is happening and glad that he has Jasmine to talk to. Heath is being a really good friend, even though he wants more, its a tough transitional period for Roland. You can really feel the confusion he is feeling.
Clementine, whats her story? what is she hiding? Ward has been a gentleman, and he needs to bide his time; she is a nervous kitten, although fiercely independent, she is letting something from her past stop her from enjoying where her and ward could go and when she finds out about Skye and Ward's connection other than the work one, things I think might get worse before they get better.
Loving the direction all the storylines are taking.
July 27, 2016
It finally happened, Cayson is happy so I’m going to accept that and keep my mouth zipped on how it came about. The main thing is that they both have accepted the past is the past and they’re willing to move forward from that. All the heartache has to be worth it if they do genuinely put the past behind them and focus on what matters; which is their future together. Ward doesn’t help things but in that sense I think Cayson needs to back off a bit, jealousy is going to make things even more awkward than it already is.
Roland; well he finally acknowledges to some extent that his feelings have changed towards Heath. I mean I think the readers already knew that but I’m glad that they have acknowledged it in a way that makes it seems real. For those kind of feelings, it seems to be gradual and sneaks up on people. I’m glad it is being done in a time sensitive way especially when these feelings will be new and different.
Slade; my protective Slade. I’m so glad he decked his bandmate, some bandmate. I just love Slade. I think out of the characters he is one of those who has truly grown as a person. He sees love as something to treasure, he finally sees a future and doesn’t want to run away from it. I’m genuinely rooting for him. He’s epic.
Trinity’s fears come to light in this book but Slade just makes it all better and I won’t tell you how cos you’ll lose the swoon factor, just read it!!
Thomas; I like him. Theo however slightly annoyed but at least Theo is trying to sort it out, he’s making amends and I like to see that. It shows growth in his characters especially after what he did to Alex in previous books. I’m glad to see this changing and Thomas is a good addition to these books.
Arsen!!!! Woohoo! He’s second to Slade for me, I want him to get the ending he truly deserves and for me personally that ending will be with Silke, I see them as a forever couple, they have to be end game, please? I just can’t bear the idea of her being with someone else but looks like that might happen! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that it doesn’t! I’m glad that Arsen is going to prove himself, I have faith that he will and that he’ll get Silke back. He’s a firm favourite for me!!
4 stars!
Roland; well he finally acknowledges to some extent that his feelings have changed towards Heath. I mean I think the readers already knew that but I’m glad that they have acknowledged it in a way that makes it seems real. For those kind of feelings, it seems to be gradual and sneaks up on people. I’m glad it is being done in a time sensitive way especially when these feelings will be new and different.
Slade; my protective Slade. I’m so glad he decked his bandmate, some bandmate. I just love Slade. I think out of the characters he is one of those who has truly grown as a person. He sees love as something to treasure, he finally sees a future and doesn’t want to run away from it. I’m genuinely rooting for him. He’s epic.
Trinity’s fears come to light in this book but Slade just makes it all better and I won’t tell you how cos you’ll lose the swoon factor, just read it!!
Thomas; I like him. Theo however slightly annoyed but at least Theo is trying to sort it out, he’s making amends and I like to see that. It shows growth in his characters especially after what he did to Alex in previous books. I’m glad to see this changing and Thomas is a good addition to these books.
Arsen!!!! Woohoo! He’s second to Slade for me, I want him to get the ending he truly deserves and for me personally that ending will be with Silke, I see them as a forever couple, they have to be end game, please? I just can’t bear the idea of her being with someone else but looks like that might happen! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that it doesn’t! I’m glad that Arsen is going to prove himself, I have faith that he will and that he’ll get Silke back. He’s a firm favourite for me!!
4 stars!
February 17, 2017
Cant stop reading
I cant stop reading this series. Although the books seem fairly short and there are way too many of them. I cant really continue to pay $5 per book just to get a littlw more info on each character.
I cant stop reading this series. Although the books seem fairly short and there are way too many of them. I cant really continue to pay $5 per book just to get a littlw more info on each character.
August 14, 2016
This book is clearly my favorite even tears streamed down my face omg o felt so much thing my emotion was so deep.
I love Thomas a bit more than Theo now he was bully and now he's like batman when someone take advantage of other people he beat them if he should, I can't wait to know if he will forgive his brother and how he and Rone relationship will be in the future.
I find Arsen part so cute I nearly cried when everyone came to support him and testify for him and Ryan he's a good guy omg just thinking about all the scene between then my eyes water alone.
I rediscover Roland and I'm so proud about that character he drop out school to pursue his dream and even if he freaked out about what happen with Heath and hurt him he decided to try and I cried so much in that part because I swear if he tell his sister and Cayson about it they will never judge him ( I hope Conrad will be as Cayson when he thought Slade was Gay don't break my heart)
I found it cute when Mike told Conrad to marry Beatrice, it's so cute.
I can't wait to see Ward and Clementine as an official couple the girl deserve the guy because he's so gentle British Character melt my heart
I love Thomas a bit more than Theo now he was bully and now he's like batman when someone take advantage of other people he beat them if he should, I can't wait to know if he will forgive his brother and how he and Rone relationship will be in the future.
I find Arsen part so cute I nearly cried when everyone came to support him and testify for him and Ryan he's a good guy omg just thinking about all the scene between then my eyes water alone.
I rediscover Roland and I'm so proud about that character he drop out school to pursue his dream and even if he freaked out about what happen with Heath and hurt him he decided to try and I cried so much in that part because I swear if he tell his sister and Cayson about it they will never judge him ( I hope Conrad will be as Cayson when he thought Slade was Gay don't break my heart)
I found it cute when Mike told Conrad to marry Beatrice, it's so cute.
I can't wait to see Ward and Clementine as an official couple the girl deserve the guy because he's so gentle British Character melt my heart
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July 17, 2016
From all the books in this series I have to say this one was moving me all the way. Ryan taking a chance on Arsen was truly like a christian movie coming to life showing a man that chances are possible. I was happy to see Arsen get a chance at having a life he never thought was possible for him. The persistence and never giving up on him made me just love Ryan and Janice more for this. Slade is also making me love him more for how in tune he is with Trinity and how the music is not changing him so far. The love they have is just like Ryan and Janice in the beginning full of passion, hate and chemistry spellbounding. Now Roland I have to say is like a lightbulb went inside and hillarious seeing how his whole take of well his newfound orientation will do to him. All in all this is getting more interesting and feeling there is a whole lot more to take with E.L. Todd and her Forever and Ever series.
September 12, 2016
Wow! So much is going on! Arsen is at the point where he needs to figure out what he is going to do with his life. Silke is trying to move on, having no idea what is going on with Arsen. Theo is continuing to try an make amends with his brother at Alex’s institance. Thomas is still angry and now a little confused about Rome. Esepically after he seemingly crossed a line when he brought her soup one day after she called in sick from work.
Trinity and Slade are adjusting to his new band and what it is like to be a rock star and only groupie. Roland is at a very confusing point in his life, and decides to confide in Jasmine. She gives him helpful advice and leads him in the right direction. Clementine and Ward are continuing to see each other secretly, but also end up spending a lot of time and energy fighting.
This story just keeps getting better and better I cannot wait to read the next one!
Trinity and Slade are adjusting to his new band and what it is like to be a rock star and only groupie. Roland is at a very confusing point in his life, and decides to confide in Jasmine. She gives him helpful advice and leads him in the right direction. Clementine and Ward are continuing to see each other secretly, but also end up spending a lot of time and energy fighting.
This story just keeps getting better and better I cannot wait to read the next one!
March 5, 2015
Omg
I am so happy that Arsen is out of prison and that he passed his GED test it was awesome that the family went there to help even though it wasn't his family I just wish that Ryan when the made him promise to stay away from Silke I wish that Silke wouldn't have met someone new I know that she really likes the new artist that she met however I wish she didn't get with him I still think that Silke and Arsen is meant to be together I McCampbell you Ryan's finally admitting that he's bisexual becoming full gay and that he's doing stuff messing around with heath I wish Clementine and award but just get together and not do this little relationship word has such a nice guy has already been through enough he's he's been nothing but a gentleman to both Skye and Clementine he deserves happiness
I am so happy that Arsen is out of prison and that he passed his GED test it was awesome that the family went there to help even though it wasn't his family I just wish that Ryan when the made him promise to stay away from Silke I wish that Silke wouldn't have met someone new I know that she really likes the new artist that she met however I wish she didn't get with him I still think that Silke and Arsen is meant to be together I McCampbell you Ryan's finally admitting that he's bisexual becoming full gay and that he's doing stuff messing around with heath I wish Clementine and award but just get together and not do this little relationship word has such a nice guy has already been through enough he's he's been nothing but a gentleman to both Skye and Clementine he deserves happiness
February 18, 2015
Spoiler alerts sorry cannot say what I want to without it being a possible spoilers!
So so glad Heath and Roland's relationship has developed, I was routing for thus to happen since Heath joined! I can't wait to see this develop. I am also routing for Arsen and Silke to het back together, I feel at the moment they are meant to be but will wait and see.... Looking forward to the next instalment, loving this series.
So so glad Heath and Roland's relationship has developed, I was routing for thus to happen since Heath joined! I can't wait to see this develop. I am also routing for Arsen and Silke to het back together, I feel at the moment they are meant to be but will wait and see.... Looking forward to the next instalment, loving this series.
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August 25, 2016
I am really enjoying the new story about Clementine and Ward. I hate that she feels she has to keep everything so secret and he wants to shout it from the rooftops.
I'm leery of this new guy, Pike I'm not sure he's the right guy for Silke. I'm holding out hope for Arsen.
Really glad for the new storylines. Hope to see more of Thomas and Rome next!
I'm leery of this new guy, Pike I'm not sure he's the right guy for Silke. I'm holding out hope for Arsen.
Really glad for the new storylines. Hope to see more of Thomas and Rome next!
February 17, 2015
Wow what a bloody fantastic book I just love this series they are just bloody brilliant.
Can't believe Roland but am so glad he's coming round to showing how he really feels.
I would love to know how many more books in this series.
Can't believe Roland but am so glad he's coming round to showing how he really feels.
I would love to know how many more books in this series.
July 15, 2016
It's done I'm addicted. I can't stop reading. Whenever I finish a book from this series I crave more and more. Roland, Arsen, Clementine, Thomas, Slade, Conrad, Cayson, Theo, Silke, Skye, Trinity, Alex I loved them all. I can't get enough of their life
October 28, 2016
I like reading about the different couples. I really like Ward and Clementine, only wish she could see that their relationship could go somewhere. I liked that Silke meet Pike and hoping it actually goes somewhere. Really great Series and can't wait to read the next book
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