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Unforgettable
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"My dearest grand-daughter, Listen to your heart, believe in a brighter tomorrow, and always, always leave room for dessert."
Noelle Olsen has never been impulsive, but when she inherits the old family bed and breakfast, she surprises everyone by quitting her corporate job and starting over in Beachwood Bay: the sleepy coastal town that’s home to old memories, new friends — and the one man she never saw coming.
Ash Callahan isn’t looking for love. He’s built his real-estate empire out of discipline, control, and cool logic — so why does one kiss from a carefree stranger send his world tilting off its axis?
Their connection is undeniable; the chemistry, impossible to ignore. But just as Noelle considers opening her heart again, the pair find themselves facing off over the town’s future — and their own. With so much as stake, will they find a way to bridge the divide, and build a love that’s unforgettable?
"My dearest grand-daughter, Listen to your heart, believe in a brighter tomorrow, and always, always leave room for dessert."
Noelle Olsen has never been impulsive, but when she inherits the old family bed and breakfast, she surprises everyone by quitting her corporate job and starting over in Beachwood Bay: the sleepy coastal town that’s home to old memories, new friends — and the one man she never saw coming.
Ash Callahan isn’t looking for love. He’s built his real-estate empire out of discipline, control, and cool logic — so why does one kiss from a carefree stranger send his world tilting off its axis?
Their connection is undeniable; the chemistry, impossible to ignore. But just as Noelle considers opening her heart again, the pair find themselves facing off over the town’s future — and their own. With so much as stake, will they find a way to bridge the divide, and build a love that’s unforgettable?
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First published June 8, 2015
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November 26, 2015
“There’s nothing dependable about the way she makes me feel. Bold. Reckless. Wild. It’s an intoxicating rush, just being in the orbit of her whirlwind energy. The vivid pulse ricocheting from every smile, every touch. Like a ray of light and color bursting from the grey, making me question everything I’ve always believed in. Making me wonder why I’ve been running so long.”
Unforgettable is the final book in the Beachwood Bay Series. It is also the second part to Ash and Noelle’s story. Ash and Noelle spend one unforgettable night together. A night that Noelle keeps replaying in her mind. Caught up in the rat race of the corporate world, Noelle doesn’t have much time for herself. She’s constantly working and wondering if this is the life that she wants. The death of her beloved grandmother changes her perspective on things. She makes a shocking decision to quit her job and return to Beachwood Bay and try to keep her grandmother’s memory alive. The one thing she wasn’t counting on was running into Ash again. Ash lives a busy life and love is definitely not on his mind. He lives and breathes for work. The night he spent with Noelle was the first impulsive thing that he’s allowed himself in a very long time. But, he’s determined to put that night behind him. He needs order in his life. Boy was world turned upside down when Noelle showed up in Beachwood Bay…..
I am so sad to see that this is the end of the road for this series. I know that all good things must come to an end, but I just love this series and these characters so much. Unforgettable was a great way to send this series off. It gave me everything that I have grown to love about this series. I loved the angst, romance, drama and the characters. Honestly I loved everything about it. I laughed. I smiled. I swooned. And the epilogue brought tears to my eyes. It was the best possible way to end this series. Fans of Melody Grace and her Beachwood Bay series will not be disappointed. As sad as I am to see this series go, these characters will not be forgotten. They will always hold a special place in my heart.
* I was provided an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Unforgettable is the final book in the Beachwood Bay Series. It is also the second part to Ash and Noelle’s story. Ash and Noelle spend one unforgettable night together. A night that Noelle keeps replaying in her mind. Caught up in the rat race of the corporate world, Noelle doesn’t have much time for herself. She’s constantly working and wondering if this is the life that she wants. The death of her beloved grandmother changes her perspective on things. She makes a shocking decision to quit her job and return to Beachwood Bay and try to keep her grandmother’s memory alive. The one thing she wasn’t counting on was running into Ash again. Ash lives a busy life and love is definitely not on his mind. He lives and breathes for work. The night he spent with Noelle was the first impulsive thing that he’s allowed himself in a very long time. But, he’s determined to put that night behind him. He needs order in his life. Boy was world turned upside down when Noelle showed up in Beachwood Bay…..
I am so sad to see that this is the end of the road for this series. I know that all good things must come to an end, but I just love this series and these characters so much. Unforgettable was a great way to send this series off. It gave me everything that I have grown to love about this series. I loved the angst, romance, drama and the characters. Honestly I loved everything about it. I laughed. I smiled. I swooned. And the epilogue brought tears to my eyes. It was the best possible way to end this series. Fans of Melody Grace and her Beachwood Bay series will not be disappointed. As sad as I am to see this series go, these characters will not be forgotten. They will always hold a special place in my heart.
* I was provided an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
June 7, 2015
I feel like this is the year of series ending. Multiple favorite series, including the Beachwood Bay series are coming to an end this year, sadly. But at least these series and the Beachwood Bay are going out in style!
The last book in the Beachwood Bay series Unforgettable is about Ash Callahan eldest brother to the Callahan clan and Noelle Olsen soon to be a corporate lawyer. After a chance meeting and a night shared with passion and no rules, Ash and Noelle never thought they would see each other again. That was until they bump into each other in Beachwood Bay.
Noelle has given up her corporate law to take over her grandmother’s bed and breakfast. With her family thinking she is crazy, Noelle is determined to bring life back to the old B&B.
Ash has always been cold and standoffish when it comes to women, keeping his focus on his job and family, but after the night he let his walls down with Noelle he can’t seem to get her off his mind. Fighting his feelings for her is getting harder as she is now in the same small beach town as him, hanging with his family, and their businesses are mixing together.
I really liked Noelle, she was strong, independent and nice, plus the girl was always baking so I was pretty much hungry for pastry’s throughout the book. When push came to shove, she stood up for herself and for what she thought was right, even if that meant getting her heart broken. Ash is a different story, he made me mad most of the book. He couldn’t see past his own fears and insecurities to see a good thing even if it was right in front of him.
With Unforgettable being that last book in the series all the characters from the previous books are back and it's great to see how their lives have changed and grown. The epilogue was perfect, I’m so glad Melody gave that to us, the fans of Beachwood Bay.
Arc provided by the author for an honest review.
The last book in the Beachwood Bay series Unforgettable is about Ash Callahan eldest brother to the Callahan clan and Noelle Olsen soon to be a corporate lawyer. After a chance meeting and a night shared with passion and no rules, Ash and Noelle never thought they would see each other again. That was until they bump into each other in Beachwood Bay.
Noelle has given up her corporate law to take over her grandmother’s bed and breakfast. With her family thinking she is crazy, Noelle is determined to bring life back to the old B&B.
Ash has always been cold and standoffish when it comes to women, keeping his focus on his job and family, but after the night he let his walls down with Noelle he can’t seem to get her off his mind. Fighting his feelings for her is getting harder as she is now in the same small beach town as him, hanging with his family, and their businesses are mixing together.
I really liked Noelle, she was strong, independent and nice, plus the girl was always baking so I was pretty much hungry for pastry’s throughout the book. When push came to shove, she stood up for herself and for what she thought was right, even if that meant getting her heart broken. Ash is a different story, he made me mad most of the book. He couldn’t see past his own fears and insecurities to see a good thing even if it was right in front of him.
With Unforgettable being that last book in the series all the characters from the previous books are back and it's great to see how their lives have changed and grown. The epilogue was perfect, I’m so glad Melody gave that to us, the fans of Beachwood Bay.
Arc provided by the author for an honest review.
June 8, 2015
Unforgettable, the final book in the two-year saga of the beautiful and brilliantly Beachwood Bay series, is the end of not just a book and series but a relationship—a family of characters so closely intertwined that they feel like your closest friends where you can't help but fall in love with them. Melody Grace strikes gold in the sensational and swoon-worthy Beachwood Bay series that sweeps you up like a breeze over the ocean and, like the best beach vacation, you don't want the journey or enticing escape from reality to end.
Unforgettable, like the rest of the Beachwood Bay books, is sizzling, sexy, fun, witty, intriguing, and raw. The storyline, characters, and setting are magnetic—pulling you in from the very first page and sucking every emotion out of you: happiness, sadness, anger, and angst. You can't help but connect and fall in love with the characters who are like family. Beachwood Bay just feels like home. This mesmerizing book is pure perfection, and the series is oh-so-addicting and, like the title, truly unforgettable.
Ash, the oldest and devastatingly handsome Callahan brother (though the whole Callahan clan is stunning looking) with dark hair, blue eyes, and a tall and muscular frame, is the last Beachwood Bay character whose story is told. Being Mr. Mystery and Mr. So Serious throughout the series, I was excited to learn about Ash who was a father figure to his siblings.
"I'm a man who prides himself on rational thought. I calculate every risk and weigh every consequence, thinking four steps ahead before I ever make a single move. It's made me who I am today, kept me from making stupid, rash decisions, getting sidetracked by romance when I have more important things on my mind."
Calculated, cool, and controlled Ash was not ready for a windstorm of a woman, beautiful blonde, blue-eyed, and long-legged Noelle. She's a stranger who sweeps him off his feet and perhaps off of his axis when she catches her shoe on the road and needs a knight in shining armor to rescue her like a damsel in distress. The chemistry is instant...combustible...and he has no choice but to throw control out the window and kiss this beautiful stranger that is casting a spell on him mere minutes after meeting her.
"I sink against the wall, breathless and dizzy. I can still feel the imprint of the strange man's lips, the way his hands gripped at my waist. It was incredible...it was the sexiest moment of my life."
Noelle has awakened feelings in Ash where he wants to ditch Mr. Stuffy for Mr. Fun--forget work and responsibility and just live in the moment. He can't fight the inferno brewing between them but responsibility and a corporate empire await him and he can't be the carefree guy--even if it costs him the possible woman of his dreams.
"The Ash I met that night at the party--the funny, charming, spontaneous man who made me feel so alive--is nowhere to be seen. Instead, it's like a stranger staring back at me. No fun in those dark eyes, no hint of adventure or wild pleasure in his gaze. I guess I didn't know him, after all."
Lines get crossed when Ash puts business and money before Noelle and her livelihood. There may be no turning back in the end when things get very messy and someone's dreams will get shattered like breaking glass.
"She's my undoing. My one vice. The ultimate weakness. The only thing I can do is pray to God she doesn't destroy me—and everything I've worked so hard to build."
Noelle is a once-in-a-lifetime angel who makes Ash relax, have fun, love life, and be his true self—not the responsible oldest brother or the mega-billionaire corporate mogul. Ash needs to ditch the Jekyll and Hyde act, give up control of his head and relinquish control to his heart before his angel flies away for good.
I'm so sad that this is the end of the beloved Beachwood Bay books. Melody Grace wrapped up one of my favorite series flawlessly and fabulously. It's the end of an era of a much-beloved series that turned me into a blubbering mess at the end. I'll nurse a forever hangover from this need-to-read series that should grace the best of the need-to-meet romance books.
5 sensational, sweet, and sizzling stars (though 5 are not enough for this book or series)
***ARC received for an honest review by Bookalicious Babes Blog***
Unforgettable, like the rest of the Beachwood Bay books, is sizzling, sexy, fun, witty, intriguing, and raw. The storyline, characters, and setting are magnetic—pulling you in from the very first page and sucking every emotion out of you: happiness, sadness, anger, and angst. You can't help but connect and fall in love with the characters who are like family. Beachwood Bay just feels like home. This mesmerizing book is pure perfection, and the series is oh-so-addicting and, like the title, truly unforgettable.
Ash, the oldest and devastatingly handsome Callahan brother (though the whole Callahan clan is stunning looking) with dark hair, blue eyes, and a tall and muscular frame, is the last Beachwood Bay character whose story is told. Being Mr. Mystery and Mr. So Serious throughout the series, I was excited to learn about Ash who was a father figure to his siblings.
"I'm a man who prides himself on rational thought. I calculate every risk and weigh every consequence, thinking four steps ahead before I ever make a single move. It's made me who I am today, kept me from making stupid, rash decisions, getting sidetracked by romance when I have more important things on my mind."
Calculated, cool, and controlled Ash was not ready for a windstorm of a woman, beautiful blonde, blue-eyed, and long-legged Noelle. She's a stranger who sweeps him off his feet and perhaps off of his axis when she catches her shoe on the road and needs a knight in shining armor to rescue her like a damsel in distress. The chemistry is instant...combustible...and he has no choice but to throw control out the window and kiss this beautiful stranger that is casting a spell on him mere minutes after meeting her.
"I sink against the wall, breathless and dizzy. I can still feel the imprint of the strange man's lips, the way his hands gripped at my waist. It was incredible...it was the sexiest moment of my life."
Noelle has awakened feelings in Ash where he wants to ditch Mr. Stuffy for Mr. Fun--forget work and responsibility and just live in the moment. He can't fight the inferno brewing between them but responsibility and a corporate empire await him and he can't be the carefree guy--even if it costs him the possible woman of his dreams.
"The Ash I met that night at the party--the funny, charming, spontaneous man who made me feel so alive--is nowhere to be seen. Instead, it's like a stranger staring back at me. No fun in those dark eyes, no hint of adventure or wild pleasure in his gaze. I guess I didn't know him, after all."
Lines get crossed when Ash puts business and money before Noelle and her livelihood. There may be no turning back in the end when things get very messy and someone's dreams will get shattered like breaking glass.
"She's my undoing. My one vice. The ultimate weakness. The only thing I can do is pray to God she doesn't destroy me—and everything I've worked so hard to build."
Noelle is a once-in-a-lifetime angel who makes Ash relax, have fun, love life, and be his true self—not the responsible oldest brother or the mega-billionaire corporate mogul. Ash needs to ditch the Jekyll and Hyde act, give up control of his head and relinquish control to his heart before his angel flies away for good.
I'm so sad that this is the end of the beloved Beachwood Bay books. Melody Grace wrapped up one of my favorite series flawlessly and fabulously. It's the end of an era of a much-beloved series that turned me into a blubbering mess at the end. I'll nurse a forever hangover from this need-to-read series that should grace the best of the need-to-meet romance books.
5 sensational, sweet, and sizzling stars (though 5 are not enough for this book or series)
***ARC received for an honest review by Bookalicious Babes Blog***
did-not-finish
June 10, 2015DNF. This has many of my pet peeves that I just can't ignore:
- Hot & cold hero who turns into an asshole and pushes the heroine away.
- Heroine doing the chasing.
- Heroine acting very pathetic with the chasing and stays mad for a minute after he has rejected her multiple times, and then one "grin" from him and she's back to swooning after him. I cannot stand pathetic h's like that. Make him work for it!
- The hero calls their one night stand that they had in the prequel Unmasked a huge mistake and how "when I woke up on that rooftop to find her gone, my regret was quickly replaced with relief. Massive, overwhelming relief." Yeah, didn't really like that too much.
- Hot & cold hero who turns into an asshole and pushes the heroine away.
- Heroine doing the chasing.
- Heroine acting very pathetic with the chasing and stays mad for a minute after he has rejected her multiple times, and then one "grin" from him and she's back to swooning after him. I cannot stand pathetic h's like that. Make him work for it!
- The hero calls their one night stand that they had in the prequel Unmasked a huge mistake and how "when I woke up on that rooftop to find her gone, my regret was quickly replaced with relief. Massive, overwhelming relief." Yeah, didn't really like that too much.
May 21, 2017
loved it, last book of this fantastic series...love the ending stories on each couple!!!
June 10, 2015
"Unforgettable" continues where the cliffhanger had you at the end of "Unmasked".
Noelle has finally taken the plunge and given up the ratrace and corporate law and taken on her Grandmothers B&B and finally gets the feeling she is where she is meant to be. She bumps into Ash as he spending the summer with family and he is not as friendly as he was in New York.
And so began this "dance" between them of hot/cold/scowls/passionate kisses - mostly from Ash's side. At numerous points through the book I became irritated with his fears and insecurities....I either wanted to slap him, shake some sense into him or just give him a hug and tell him it will work itself out!! Poor Noelle, that one night on the roof in New York must have been blinding for her to put up with his behaviour!! I am not sure I would've been so generous! Even with all her independence and strong will, qualities Ash fell for, did not sway him one bit and when she used it all in one final battle against him, I just felt her sorrow bone deep. I always maintain that falls in life happen for a reason, they give you opportunities to head on another path or open different doors or give you the kick in the arse needed to get on with your life....Ash got that kick in the arse.....
This was not as smexy as previous books in the series and I did miss the closeness and the connection that the characters gain, there seemed to be a large proportion of the book with them at odds! The one intimate scene around half way through the book caused me a few issues (the same as on the rooftop in "Unmasked"). The overall story finished on a strong HFN.
So, this is the last book in the series of Beachwood Bay and this may be why you think I gave it five stars? Nope, the reason it got five stars was the epilogue. The sweet, sweet, tooth-achingly wonderful epilogue. For someone who has followed these books since they came out two-years ago, I have fallen in love with some characters, been annoyed with a few, sobbed at broken-hearts, yelled at frustrations and happy-danced when love conquered them all! And each new book would provide tit-bits and teasers of past characters, but never enough to satisfy.....but this epilogue?.....it just threw everyone in and was a glorious sugar overload - rounding off each couple to a contented *sigh* and then the best was saved till last - Emerson and Juliet. Their's was the first book and so it was appropriate that they have the last words. Just. Simply. Fab. I will miss this series.
I will leave this quote from the blurb of the first book "Unbroken" that got me hooked:
“My mom always said, there are two kinds of love in this world: the steady breeze, and the hurricane....Emerson Ray was my hurricane"
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
Noelle has finally taken the plunge and given up the ratrace and corporate law and taken on her Grandmothers B&B and finally gets the feeling she is where she is meant to be. She bumps into Ash as he spending the summer with family and he is not as friendly as he was in New York.
And so began this "dance" between them of hot/cold/scowls/passionate kisses - mostly from Ash's side. At numerous points through the book I became irritated with his fears and insecurities....I either wanted to slap him, shake some sense into him or just give him a hug and tell him it will work itself out!! Poor Noelle, that one night on the roof in New York must have been blinding for her to put up with his behaviour!! I am not sure I would've been so generous! Even with all her independence and strong will, qualities Ash fell for, did not sway him one bit and when she used it all in one final battle against him, I just felt her sorrow bone deep. I always maintain that falls in life happen for a reason, they give you opportunities to head on another path or open different doors or give you the kick in the arse needed to get on with your life....Ash got that kick in the arse.....
This was not as smexy as previous books in the series and I did miss the closeness and the connection that the characters gain, there seemed to be a large proportion of the book with them at odds! The one intimate scene around half way through the book caused me a few issues (the same as on the rooftop in "Unmasked"). The overall story finished on a strong HFN.
So, this is the last book in the series of Beachwood Bay and this may be why you think I gave it five stars? Nope, the reason it got five stars was the epilogue. The sweet, sweet, tooth-achingly wonderful epilogue. For someone who has followed these books since they came out two-years ago, I have fallen in love with some characters, been annoyed with a few, sobbed at broken-hearts, yelled at frustrations and happy-danced when love conquered them all! And each new book would provide tit-bits and teasers of past characters, but never enough to satisfy.....but this epilogue?.....it just threw everyone in and was a glorious sugar overload - rounding off each couple to a contented *sigh* and then the best was saved till last - Emerson and Juliet. Their's was the first book and so it was appropriate that they have the last words. Just. Simply. Fab. I will miss this series.
I will leave this quote from the blurb of the first book "Unbroken" that got me hooked:
“My mom always said, there are two kinds of love in this world: the steady breeze, and the hurricane....Emerson Ray was my hurricane"
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
June 8, 2015
Unforgettable is the final book in the Beachwood Bay Series by Melody Grace. This is Ash Callahan and Noelle Olsen's story. We got a peek at how Ash and Noelle met in the novella Unmasked. I fell in love with them then and even more so now!
Ash and Noelle are both in Beachwood Bay and they are more than surprised when they see each other. Ash thought he had put her behind him and Noelle was still stung from not hearing from him after their night together. Ash will make your head spin with his hot/cold and on/off behavior towards Noelle, but what happens in the end is all that really matters. You will swoon!!
Noelle has totally fallen in love with Beachwood Bay and will stop at nothing to make her grandmother proud by keeping open the Rose Cottage B&B. So many obstacles are throw her way, but Noelle wants to prove to herself and her family that she did not make a mistake. Her feelings for Ash can't be denied even with all that happens. Their chemistry is hot and explosive!
I love that all our favorites from this series are in this book to bring us closure. In the end we see just what this small community is made of and how it can affect everyone. Even those who seem to be hardened to feelings and letting others in. I am so sad to see this series end, but this book was an amazing ending!
Ash and Noelle are both in Beachwood Bay and they are more than surprised when they see each other. Ash thought he had put her behind him and Noelle was still stung from not hearing from him after their night together. Ash will make your head spin with his hot/cold and on/off behavior towards Noelle, but what happens in the end is all that really matters. You will swoon!!
Noelle has totally fallen in love with Beachwood Bay and will stop at nothing to make her grandmother proud by keeping open the Rose Cottage B&B. So many obstacles are throw her way, but Noelle wants to prove to herself and her family that she did not make a mistake. Her feelings for Ash can't be denied even with all that happens. Their chemistry is hot and explosive!
I love that all our favorites from this series are in this book to bring us closure. In the end we see just what this small community is made of and how it can affect everyone. Even those who seem to be hardened to feelings and letting others in. I am so sad to see this series end, but this book was an amazing ending!
June 8, 2015
One of my favorite things about the Beachwood Bay Series from author Melody Grace is that I know her book will be a charming and adventurous read. I know my heart will swoon and I know I will giggle. I know there will be a sexy and intense connection between her characters. Basically, I know I will love it before I even start it.
With Unforgettable I was beyond pleased because I got all of that and more. When you first meet these two in Unmasked you are swept up in the drama and enchantment of their interlude. It continues with every single scene they interact in. Right from the start, I didn’t want to put Ash and Noelle’s romance down. They captured my attention and I fell right in love with them as they did with each other.
I thought Noelle and Ash were awesome – they’re smart, witty and passionate characters that felt real and genuine. You get to meet them when they’re at crossroads in their professional lives and reading about them discovering their possible new normal was highly entertaining.
I’m sad to see this series end. Each book could essentially have been as read as a standalone but all the characters are somehow connected and I loved being a part of the Beachwood Bay community. They are seriously awesome and I highly recommend all the books in this series
With Unforgettable I was beyond pleased because I got all of that and more. When you first meet these two in Unmasked you are swept up in the drama and enchantment of their interlude. It continues with every single scene they interact in. Right from the start, I didn’t want to put Ash and Noelle’s romance down. They captured my attention and I fell right in love with them as they did with each other.
I thought Noelle and Ash were awesome – they’re smart, witty and passionate characters that felt real and genuine. You get to meet them when they’re at crossroads in their professional lives and reading about them discovering their possible new normal was highly entertaining.
I’m sad to see this series end. Each book could essentially have been as read as a standalone but all the characters are somehow connected and I loved being a part of the Beachwood Bay community. They are seriously awesome and I highly recommend all the books in this series
June 6, 2015
Unforgettable is the final, stand alone book in the Beachwood Bay series. Each book can definitely be read alone, and there's enough info about past characters to fill you in, but not so much that you feel like you've missed out.
It's an awesome series, set in an adorably quaint beach front town on the east coast.
Every time I sit down to read a new book by Melody Grace I'm taken aback by how sweet and beautifully her stories flow, and how easy it is to just fall right into this works she's created. There's just such a delicate balance of complexity and simplicity to the writing style that's amazingly well mastered. Every meaningful detail of objects or feelings described in such a way that you see it or feel it right along with the characters, but it never takes away from the overall story, it only helps add to the story.
I loved Ash from when we meet him in an earlier book. But Noelle was probably one of my favorite heroines, ever. She was smart and funny, adventurous and determined. They were wonderful together.
Overall, it was everything I look for in a great read: good story line, great characters, excellent writing. Made me laugh, made me cry, had some great steamy scenes (more than past books in the series).
*Received ARC for honest review.
It's an awesome series, set in an adorably quaint beach front town on the east coast.
Every time I sit down to read a new book by Melody Grace I'm taken aback by how sweet and beautifully her stories flow, and how easy it is to just fall right into this works she's created. There's just such a delicate balance of complexity and simplicity to the writing style that's amazingly well mastered. Every meaningful detail of objects or feelings described in such a way that you see it or feel it right along with the characters, but it never takes away from the overall story, it only helps add to the story.
I loved Ash from when we meet him in an earlier book. But Noelle was probably one of my favorite heroines, ever. She was smart and funny, adventurous and determined. They were wonderful together.
Overall, it was everything I look for in a great read: good story line, great characters, excellent writing. Made me laugh, made me cry, had some great steamy scenes (more than past books in the series).
*Received ARC for honest review.
May 27, 2015
This book continues the journey of beachwood Bay. Everyone would want to live here in the real world. What I love about this series is each one can be read as a standalone. I absolutely love the Callahan boys and Teagan there sister. Noelle is a beautiful woman who was always trying to please her family until one night has her questioning her choices. When tragic strikes she decides to take a leap of faith and do what she really has always wanted. Ash is a man who has always provided for his family. Everything he's ever done has been calculated to help them in some way. Only things have changed now it's just him wanting to be successful no matter who he hurts in the process. Only he didn't know who he was ultimately going to hurt would be the one who could hurt him just as much. He's so focused he doesn't even understand the betrayal he does until its to late. But is it possible that maybe he could change and prove that he's worth a shot. I really love the community in this book they make your heart feel so warm by all the sweetness. This was given to me by the author for an honest review. Reviewing for Night and Day book blog
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August 25, 2015
a good read. I loved all the "mini updates" at the end!
June 29, 2015
*Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review* **Review contains spoilers**
This book can be read as a standalone from other Beachwood Bay novels. Beachwood Bay is a series in which several couples overcome different obstacles to find love. With that being said, past couples do show up in other books and this book is no exception. If you want back story on any other couples, I suggest you read the series from the beginning. Unforgettable is a continuation of the Novella Unmasked. Unmasked tells the story of how Ash and Noelle first meet and the one night they spend together. Although I highly recommend that the novella be read first as Unforgettable sometimes references it, Unforgettable can be read by itself. Unforgettable starts three days after Unmasked ends.
Noelle is a lawyer who is working in a law firm trying to survive to become an associate. She works long hours and thought it was what she wanted, but after her one night with Ash, she realizes that maybe she wants a different life. She has two parents who love her, but she feels is pressuring her to follow a similar path that they did, as her father is a lawyer and her mother is a doctor.
Ash is a real estate developer that lost his parents and took on the job of supporting his siblings. He built his company from the ground up and was very successful. Ash seldom lets himself lose control of any kind and proclaims that he has no time for a love life or to spend more than one night with a woman.
The story begins where Noelle has received tragic news, her grandmother has passed away. She is traveling from New York City to Beachwood Bay, NC to attend the funeral. While caught up in the grief of the loss of her grandmother who she was very close to, Noelle is also caught up in the feelings that were brought up the night before, both with Ash and feelings he stirred up about her unhappiness of being a lawyer. When she arrives in Beachwood Bay, she stays at her grandmother’s home, which is also a B&B. I really enjoy how the author describes what Noelle is seeing as she walks into the door.
“The house is still, but full or warmth. Sunlight falls through the windows, pooling hold on the honeyed wooden floors and antique rugs. The main room opens up into a cozy sitting area, with overstuffed couches arranged around an old fireplace.”
I feel like I was able to get a feel for the home. I also feel like it was describing Grandma Nancy, warm, cozy, and comforting. Whenever Noelle is describing her, I can picture Grandma Nancy in the kitchen baking and spreading her warmth and love to anyone who walked through her door. The author did an amazing job creating this imagery for both the B&B and Grandma Nancy.
I really enjoyed this story. I think the author did a good job of developing the feelings between the two characters. I could truly believe that they fell in love without realizing it and that Ash was having trouble accepting it. I think this story is about two people who both are too scared the make the changes needed in their life to be happy. I found the authors description of Ash’s feelings and action authentic and can really put myself in his shoes and understand why he makes the decisions he has made and why he is feeling the way he does. I feel the same is also true for Noelle and I can understand why Ash confuses and frustrates her. I think it a sweet and genuine love story that shows how two adults can fall in love, but decide to resist due to other obligations. I would recommend this book to others.
Review for Seraphim Book Blog. Review is based solely on my opinions and does not reflect the opinions of everyone at Seraphim Book Blog
This book can be read as a standalone from other Beachwood Bay novels. Beachwood Bay is a series in which several couples overcome different obstacles to find love. With that being said, past couples do show up in other books and this book is no exception. If you want back story on any other couples, I suggest you read the series from the beginning. Unforgettable is a continuation of the Novella Unmasked. Unmasked tells the story of how Ash and Noelle first meet and the one night they spend together. Although I highly recommend that the novella be read first as Unforgettable sometimes references it, Unforgettable can be read by itself. Unforgettable starts three days after Unmasked ends.
Noelle is a lawyer who is working in a law firm trying to survive to become an associate. She works long hours and thought it was what she wanted, but after her one night with Ash, she realizes that maybe she wants a different life. She has two parents who love her, but she feels is pressuring her to follow a similar path that they did, as her father is a lawyer and her mother is a doctor.
Ash is a real estate developer that lost his parents and took on the job of supporting his siblings. He built his company from the ground up and was very successful. Ash seldom lets himself lose control of any kind and proclaims that he has no time for a love life or to spend more than one night with a woman.
The story begins where Noelle has received tragic news, her grandmother has passed away. She is traveling from New York City to Beachwood Bay, NC to attend the funeral. While caught up in the grief of the loss of her grandmother who she was very close to, Noelle is also caught up in the feelings that were brought up the night before, both with Ash and feelings he stirred up about her unhappiness of being a lawyer. When she arrives in Beachwood Bay, she stays at her grandmother’s home, which is also a B&B. I really enjoy how the author describes what Noelle is seeing as she walks into the door.
“The house is still, but full or warmth. Sunlight falls through the windows, pooling hold on the honeyed wooden floors and antique rugs. The main room opens up into a cozy sitting area, with overstuffed couches arranged around an old fireplace.”
I feel like I was able to get a feel for the home. I also feel like it was describing Grandma Nancy, warm, cozy, and comforting. Whenever Noelle is describing her, I can picture Grandma Nancy in the kitchen baking and spreading her warmth and love to anyone who walked through her door. The author did an amazing job creating this imagery for both the B&B and Grandma Nancy.
I really enjoyed this story. I think the author did a good job of developing the feelings between the two characters. I could truly believe that they fell in love without realizing it and that Ash was having trouble accepting it. I think this story is about two people who both are too scared the make the changes needed in their life to be happy. I found the authors description of Ash’s feelings and action authentic and can really put myself in his shoes and understand why he makes the decisions he has made and why he is feeling the way he does. I feel the same is also true for Noelle and I can understand why Ash confuses and frustrates her. I think it a sweet and genuine love story that shows how two adults can fall in love, but decide to resist due to other obligations. I would recommend this book to others.
Review for Seraphim Book Blog. Review is based solely on my opinions and does not reflect the opinions of everyone at Seraphim Book Blog
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 8, 2015
"How about you and I make a deal?...Just for tonight, the real world doesn't exist. It's just me and you, and whatever happens next."
Ash Callahan is always in control. Since having to step in as the head of his family at a young age, he has made it his business to keep everything professional, nice and tidy, with no time for letting things get personal. Noelle Olsen is a free spirit wrapped in a businesslike shell. Following her dream of being a lawyer, she should be loving the life she's created, but the rat-race is beginning to chafe. Meeting Ash may be just the thing to open her eyes...
I am a serious fan of Melody Grace and her Beachwood Bay series. I love every single character, every single story, every single book. I was super-excited when I read the blurb for Ash's story, and couldn't wait to get my hands on the book when it became available. From the first time he was mentioned in Unrequited/Uninhibited, Dex's and Alicia's story, I wanted to know more about him. Ash has had to give up so much to make sure that his siblings were taken care of. His whole business empire is a testament to his commitment to providing for those that he loves, but, in putting them first, he has closed himself off. Meeting Noelle, and giving in to the spontaneity of their first night together, has pretty much thrown him for a loop.
"I can't...I can't be that guy you want. Spontaneous and thrill-seeking. I know I made you believe it's who I really am, but that night, it wasn't me. I was playing pretend with you, and it wouldn't have been fair to keep pretending."
I love Noelle. She has this zest for life that is completely at odds with her buttoned-down job. I was cheering for her to shake off the doubts that were keeping her tied down in a career that she did not love, and step out into the unknown. She knows that there is more to life, more to what is going on between Ash and her, and she's willing to grab it with both hands.
"I don't want to fight this...I'm finished with doing what I'm supposed to, what I think is the sensible thing. We both know there's something real here between us. So now it's your turn to choose...Are you going to keep lying to yourself, or will you trust your instincts?"
Knowing that Unforgettable is the last in the Beachwood Bay series is bittersweet. It's hard to say goodbye to characters that feel like one big extended family, and to a place that feels so much like home. The epilogue at the end of this book makes all the difference for me, because I am unabashedly a lover of the HEA. Being able to see how things wrap up for each of the couples in the series is just the perfect way to end things. While I will miss visiting Beachwood Bay and all of the folks that I have come to know and love, I can say that Unforgettable is just that, and I happily give it 5+ 'romantic, sexy, yes, the love scenes are super-hot, happily-ever-after' stars. Add this series to your TBR, and enjoy.
June 8, 2015
5 Stars!
I enjoyed this book. This is the final book in the epic Beachwood Bay series. This is my FIRST book that I have read in this series and it was true Melody Grace fashion. She did not disappoint in the romance, twists, and angst in this book. I am sorry that I am so late to get to this series but I definitely plan to go back and read them all soon.
This book grabbed me from the beginning, Sexy, sweet, funny, angsty, and very heartwarming, this book was a beautiful romance story that was a slow build. It surrounds, Ash, the oldest in the family in the Callahan bunch and definitely the one who was most rigid. And for all the Beachwood fans, there is a sweet epilogue containing all of your favorite couples.
This is Ash and Noelle's story. Noelle and Ash meet by chance outside a charity ball. The chemistry is electric from the beginning. After a night of unbridled passion, Noelle had to leave for a family emergency but left her contact information so they could meet up again, maybe without it being horizontal. But he never called. Now she is headed to Beachwood Bay and little does she know that she is going to come face to face with Ash again and that the little beach town is going to change her life forever.
Ash is a mystery. He is closed off. After having to raise his siblings, he closed himself off to love, building his real estate and development empire. When he meets Noelle, the night with her was unforgettable but he forced himself to move on. While on vacation in Beachwood Bay visiting his family, he is going to get the surprise of his life. Can Ash allow someone other than family into his heart or are the steel walls up for good?
Oh Ash... you were one conflicted man I wanted to strangle half of the time. He wanted Noelle, that much was obvious BUT he just couldn't let his guard down. When he did, it was amazing and jaw dropping because he was a such a sweet and kind person with a heart of gold. I enjoyed the banter between these two, keeping it light. I also liked Noelle. She was sweet, kind, and I admired the decisions she made and stood by. I was rooting for these two even with the few twists they experienced along the way.
I highly recommend this book.
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I enjoyed this book. This is the final book in the epic Beachwood Bay series. This is my FIRST book that I have read in this series and it was true Melody Grace fashion. She did not disappoint in the romance, twists, and angst in this book. I am sorry that I am so late to get to this series but I definitely plan to go back and read them all soon.
This book grabbed me from the beginning, Sexy, sweet, funny, angsty, and very heartwarming, this book was a beautiful romance story that was a slow build. It surrounds, Ash, the oldest in the family in the Callahan bunch and definitely the one who was most rigid. And for all the Beachwood fans, there is a sweet epilogue containing all of your favorite couples.
This is Ash and Noelle's story. Noelle and Ash meet by chance outside a charity ball. The chemistry is electric from the beginning. After a night of unbridled passion, Noelle had to leave for a family emergency but left her contact information so they could meet up again, maybe without it being horizontal. But he never called. Now she is headed to Beachwood Bay and little does she know that she is going to come face to face with Ash again and that the little beach town is going to change her life forever.
Ash is a mystery. He is closed off. After having to raise his siblings, he closed himself off to love, building his real estate and development empire. When he meets Noelle, the night with her was unforgettable but he forced himself to move on. While on vacation in Beachwood Bay visiting his family, he is going to get the surprise of his life. Can Ash allow someone other than family into his heart or are the steel walls up for good?
Oh Ash... you were one conflicted man I wanted to strangle half of the time. He wanted Noelle, that much was obvious BUT he just couldn't let his guard down. When he did, it was amazing and jaw dropping because he was a such a sweet and kind person with a heart of gold. I enjoyed the banter between these two, keeping it light. I also liked Noelle. She was sweet, kind, and I admired the decisions she made and stood by. I was rooting for these two even with the few twists they experienced along the way.
I highly recommend this book.
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June 8, 2015
A knight in shining armor helping a damsel in distress with a stuck shoe. One night of extreme passion. Then it is gone, back to reality, back to the real world of corporate jobs and boring lives.
Tragedy strikes and Noelle Oleson finds herself back to her favorite place, her grandmother’s Bed and Breakfast in Beachwood Bay. Always sitting at the kitchen when her grandmother would bake and learning her recipes, she can do this. Noelle wants to bring the dated B&B back to life, but that would cause her to leave her corporate job and disappoint her parents. Taking the advice of her grandmother, she takes a leap of faith and begins to live her dream.
Ash Callihan is the oldest brother of the Callihan boys. Stern and serious, he doesn’t let his guard down. Hardened by the fact that he raised his brothers, he himself hasn’t really learned to let go and have fun.
One night at the masked ball, he let go, allowing one night free of worry and real estate transactions. He could never do that again, responsibilities and his real estate business are way too important. Then why does he keep thinking about that night on repeat? Maybe letting go is what he really needs. Seeing his one night in Beachwood Bay, throws Ash for a loop. Can Ash let go and find hope within the shores of Beachwood Bay, before “business is business” and hearts and dreams are crushed?
We can’t believe this series is over! We love all the Beachwood Bay books. Noelle is feisty and strong, and a fantastic baker! Reading her recipies made our mouth water for sure! Always trying to please others, it is about time she stood up for herself. Ash is Mr. Jerk...at first. We loved seeing him turn from ice cold to smoking hot. The characters in these books feel like home. All interconnected, it is like they are our own friends. And let’s not forget the main character, Beachwood Bay. Can we please live there? These land locked Colorado girls need a beach vacation, and if we can find a place so well loved as Beachwood Bay, we are going! Summer reading at it’s perfection.
We give it 5 sighs.
We devoured a few Sam Adams Summer Ales for this heartwarming read.
Tragedy strikes and Noelle Oleson finds herself back to her favorite place, her grandmother’s Bed and Breakfast in Beachwood Bay. Always sitting at the kitchen when her grandmother would bake and learning her recipes, she can do this. Noelle wants to bring the dated B&B back to life, but that would cause her to leave her corporate job and disappoint her parents. Taking the advice of her grandmother, she takes a leap of faith and begins to live her dream.
Ash Callihan is the oldest brother of the Callihan boys. Stern and serious, he doesn’t let his guard down. Hardened by the fact that he raised his brothers, he himself hasn’t really learned to let go and have fun.
One night at the masked ball, he let go, allowing one night free of worry and real estate transactions. He could never do that again, responsibilities and his real estate business are way too important. Then why does he keep thinking about that night on repeat? Maybe letting go is what he really needs. Seeing his one night in Beachwood Bay, throws Ash for a loop. Can Ash let go and find hope within the shores of Beachwood Bay, before “business is business” and hearts and dreams are crushed?
We can’t believe this series is over! We love all the Beachwood Bay books. Noelle is feisty and strong, and a fantastic baker! Reading her recipies made our mouth water for sure! Always trying to please others, it is about time she stood up for herself. Ash is Mr. Jerk...at first. We loved seeing him turn from ice cold to smoking hot. The characters in these books feel like home. All interconnected, it is like they are our own friends. And let’s not forget the main character, Beachwood Bay. Can we please live there? These land locked Colorado girls need a beach vacation, and if we can find a place so well loved as Beachwood Bay, we are going! Summer reading at it’s perfection.
We give it 5 sighs.
We devoured a few Sam Adams Summer Ales for this heartwarming read.
June 1, 2015
This book, was just W O W, Melody Grace knows how to bring a book to life, give characters the needed emotions that make them feel so very real. I absolutely adored this book, being the end of the series , Melody knocked this out the park.... I want to make sure some know before reading, if you haven't read the Callahan part of the series, then you should before you read this one.
Since Uninhibited, we have got to know the Callahan family, and it's been so fun getting to see each one find the one they love, some fighting it every step of the way. So when it's Ash turn, he tries to run, but you can't run forever. Ash, is so complex to understand and, that's why I love how Melody Grace let us get to know him a little in some of the books, I love the advise in Unwritten, that he give to Blake, but we got a peek at the vulnerability in Ash. The man Ash is., and the man that is to scared to put his heart out there again..
Then we meet Noelle Olsen, a free spirit, but she is smart and isn't afraid to take a chance. I really loved her character, being strong, but also she isn't afraid of how she feels or what she wants. Although Ash and Noelle would seem an unlikely couple, but as you read you can see how prefect they would be.
As I read the last in t he series, I let some wonderful memories of the books of this series, I let tears flow just remembering the first book, when Emerson meets Juliet, and sparks fly off that page!!! I am in AWE of the talented way Melody gave so much life into each character, and the creative way of draw us readers into an AWESOME story. I have loved and enjoyed this series from book one Untouched, and each one just kept getting better..
Thank you so much Melody Grace, for giving us readers such an amazing series!!!
I totally recommend this to all that loves reading great romance books with some really HOTT STEAMY moments!! Recommended to all that are 18 and older!!
Since Uninhibited, we have got to know the Callahan family, and it's been so fun getting to see each one find the one they love, some fighting it every step of the way. So when it's Ash turn, he tries to run, but you can't run forever. Ash, is so complex to understand and, that's why I love how Melody Grace let us get to know him a little in some of the books, I love the advise in Unwritten, that he give to Blake, but we got a peek at the vulnerability in Ash. The man Ash is., and the man that is to scared to put his heart out there again..
Then we meet Noelle Olsen, a free spirit, but she is smart and isn't afraid to take a chance. I really loved her character, being strong, but also she isn't afraid of how she feels or what she wants. Although Ash and Noelle would seem an unlikely couple, but as you read you can see how prefect they would be.
As I read the last in t he series, I let some wonderful memories of the books of this series, I let tears flow just remembering the first book, when Emerson meets Juliet, and sparks fly off that page!!! I am in AWE of the talented way Melody gave so much life into each character, and the creative way of draw us readers into an AWESOME story. I have loved and enjoyed this series from book one Untouched, and each one just kept getting better..
Thank you so much Melody Grace, for giving us readers such an amazing series!!!
I totally recommend this to all that loves reading great romance books with some really HOTT STEAMY moments!! Recommended to all that are 18 and older!!
June 8, 2015
Oh, lord this was Ash Callahan’s book and it was superb!!!
Ash may be the eldest and the most serious of the boys and although the stories so far may have given some insight into the why he is the is, I couldn’t help but think he needed to cut himself some slack, he needed to lightening up a little but he really was so set in his ways.
Throughout the series we have seen his brothers meet and make their happy ever afters, to find their women and settle down but when it comes to him finding the same, he has no interest.
Reluctant to risk hurt, I felt for Ash, he was such a nice guy but he was so intense. He did everything humanly possible to avoid the whole situation… I mean honestly Ash get with the program!!
But he couldn’t escape the inevitable… because when he met Noelle there was no stopping the events that were to come.
Noelle fell for Ash, hook line and sinker. She was gasping to change the life she had, to find the thing she needed most and in her mind that was Ash, She was completely besotted by him.
But the path was far from smooth, Ash was as obstinate as they came and at times he was insufferable.
But she refused to give up on him, I could have kicked him, really, really hard when he left her hanging to take up any other task rather than be with her. And at the same time, I wanted to yell at her to tell him to pack in his dithering!
I really felt for her though. She loved him and he loved her, he just hadn’t admitted it to himself yet.
This was an emotional book, one that by the time I got to the epilogue had me dabbing more than a few tears from my eyes.
Beautifully written and powerfully emotive, this is not only a book but a whole series that can only be described as wonderful.
Ash may be the eldest and the most serious of the boys and although the stories so far may have given some insight into the why he is the is, I couldn’t help but think he needed to cut himself some slack, he needed to lightening up a little but he really was so set in his ways.
Throughout the series we have seen his brothers meet and make their happy ever afters, to find their women and settle down but when it comes to him finding the same, he has no interest.
Reluctant to risk hurt, I felt for Ash, he was such a nice guy but he was so intense. He did everything humanly possible to avoid the whole situation… I mean honestly Ash get with the program!!
But he couldn’t escape the inevitable… because when he met Noelle there was no stopping the events that were to come.
Noelle fell for Ash, hook line and sinker. She was gasping to change the life she had, to find the thing she needed most and in her mind that was Ash, She was completely besotted by him.
But the path was far from smooth, Ash was as obstinate as they came and at times he was insufferable.
But she refused to give up on him, I could have kicked him, really, really hard when he left her hanging to take up any other task rather than be with her. And at the same time, I wanted to yell at her to tell him to pack in his dithering!
I really felt for her though. She loved him and he loved her, he just hadn’t admitted it to himself yet.
This was an emotional book, one that by the time I got to the epilogue had me dabbing more than a few tears from my eyes.
Beautifully written and powerfully emotive, this is not only a book but a whole series that can only be described as wonderful.
June 8, 2015
Another set of characters from Melody Grace to fall in love with. Sad to see this was the last installment of the Beachwood Bay series but all good things must end. Full review to follow.
The final installment in the Beachwood Bay Series.....bittersweet. Melody Grace has given us many couples to fall in love with along the way and Noelle and Ash were no different.
Ash, is all business until Noelle....she makes him feel and that is something he just doesn't have time for. Until she's all he can think about.
Noelle set off to find herself in the sleepy beach town and turn her grandmother's business around. She didn't expect to find the one person she was trying to forget there.
Ash....another hot, sexy man with a desire for control. Ash was at times infuriating. Always willing to put business first, but when I stopped to think about why I kind of let him slide....Until he does the unthinkable and breaks Noelle in the process.
Noelle is only trying to carry on tradition but when she is pushed by the one person she thought she could trust...she pushes back. Trying to break Ash of his tunnel vision, she may have pushed to far.
But when fate pushes you back together, can the underlying lies be forgiven? Can you forge a future neither of you never saw coming?
Well, grab you beach attire and head on down to Beachwood Bay and find out. Take the time to reflect on all of the other wonderful characters we have been given by Melody, catch up with them and say goodbye. But remember....to find the one who will always be your hurricane.
The final installment in the Beachwood Bay Series.....bittersweet. Melody Grace has given us many couples to fall in love with along the way and Noelle and Ash were no different.
Ash, is all business until Noelle....she makes him feel and that is something he just doesn't have time for. Until she's all he can think about.
Noelle set off to find herself in the sleepy beach town and turn her grandmother's business around. She didn't expect to find the one person she was trying to forget there.
Ash....another hot, sexy man with a desire for control. Ash was at times infuriating. Always willing to put business first, but when I stopped to think about why I kind of let him slide....Until he does the unthinkable and breaks Noelle in the process.
Noelle is only trying to carry on tradition but when she is pushed by the one person she thought she could trust...she pushes back. Trying to break Ash of his tunnel vision, she may have pushed to far.
But when fate pushes you back together, can the underlying lies be forgiven? Can you forge a future neither of you never saw coming?
Well, grab you beach attire and head on down to Beachwood Bay and find out. Take the time to reflect on all of the other wonderful characters we have been given by Melody, catch up with them and say goodbye. But remember....to find the one who will always be your hurricane.
June 6, 2015
The steaming hot connection Noelle and Ash made in UNMASKED continues. Lo and behold, Noelle is in Beachwood Bay for her grandmother's funeral. Yes, she is the locally famous Mrs. Olsen whose pies and pastries are the delight of all who taste them. The diner used to own by her while she could still run it.
Running into Ash, he never called after their unforgettable night, is a shock to Noelle. What is even worse, he is cold as ice when she talks to him. What is his problem? Little does she know that Ash is the older-no-nonsense brother. He has shouldered the responsibility for his younger siblings since he was eighteen years old and his parents died. There is no room in his life for romance. Only work and building his real estate empire consume him night and day.
But Noelle and Ash just keep running into each other. In a town like Beachwood Bay where everyone knows each other, there is no way to escape this. His family befriends Noelle. The fact that she is trying to keep her grandmother's B & B alive and successful is just the right cause that enlists the help of all family members. Little do they realize Ash has his sights on something that will place Noelle and him at opposite ends of the dilemma.
I loved, loved, loved this grand finale to the series. Melody Grace has built a family of characters that are so real to the readers, we will not forget them. All I can think of is that now I can go back and re-read the entire series and enjoy it again. It is not easy to let them go!
Running into Ash, he never called after their unforgettable night, is a shock to Noelle. What is even worse, he is cold as ice when she talks to him. What is his problem? Little does she know that Ash is the older-no-nonsense brother. He has shouldered the responsibility for his younger siblings since he was eighteen years old and his parents died. There is no room in his life for romance. Only work and building his real estate empire consume him night and day.
But Noelle and Ash just keep running into each other. In a town like Beachwood Bay where everyone knows each other, there is no way to escape this. His family befriends Noelle. The fact that she is trying to keep her grandmother's B & B alive and successful is just the right cause that enlists the help of all family members. Little do they realize Ash has his sights on something that will place Noelle and him at opposite ends of the dilemma.
I loved, loved, loved this grand finale to the series. Melody Grace has built a family of characters that are so real to the readers, we will not forget them. All I can think of is that now I can go back and re-read the entire series and enjoy it again. It is not easy to let them go!
June 11, 2015
I fell in love with Beachwood bay when I met Emerson, that alpha male that had fire in his eyes that was a total bad boy and so passionate when it came to Juliet. I LOVE all of Melody Grace's books, the Beachwood Bay series has given me hope that there is love for everyone and I mean everyone no matter who you are, your soulmate is out there. 'A hundred million random coincidences and split-second choices, just to bring two people together, right when they need it the most.' I am waiting for mine, these series have shown me that there is true love. Being the last Beachwood bay book (for now, fingers crossed!) the book beautifully wraps all the stories down. Yes the "iceberg" Ash and reckless wild Noelle find true love, despite of how in sync they are with their worlds, on the right path, on the path that is best for them, but they reunite in that small town, the town that is enchanted and brings everyone together. I have looked for it in the map, but can't find it. I am fascinated with all the characters and how they come alive. I cry, laugh, hate, fight and love with them all. I feel a special connection with all and melody has done a great job in making these characters come to life. I read these books the same day they come out. Reading this last installment took me the longest because I was too emotional, I read them in increments then I said to hell with it I have to just go all in. It was bittersweet but the consolation that I have is that I can relive each moment any time, melody like I have told you before you are amazing! I can't wait for your next series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 4, 2015
This was an emotional read for me. I stumbled across this amazing author a year ago when I found Untouched for free. From that moment, I've been Melody Grace's biggest fan. So, to read EVERY book in this series and finally get to Unforgettable, knowing that it's coming to an end, is a very emotional moment for me.
What can I say about this book? I felt it so deeply in my gut. I felt every emotion, every word.
Ash is the final Callahan to get his HEA. He's the serious brother. He carries the weight of the world and of his family on his shoulders, yet one night...he let's go. With Noelle.
Noelle is living in the fast lane and hating it. She dreams of doing something impulsive and reckless. When she meets Ash, all bets are off. He's her impulsive. Her drug.
She pulls, he pushes. There were times where I just wanted to kick his @$$ for being so stubborn and silly. Every time he chose work over her, I bled for her.
Epilogue. I started to cry as soon as I saw the words. It's coming to an end. What I loved about this epilogue was that you got to see a special night unfold, piece by piece, through the eyes of our Beachwood Bay couples. And then you get to the final couple. The one that started it all. And I cried.
This series ended just as I had hoped. Happily Ever Afters for so many couples that we've met and loved. Thank you, Melody Grace for an outstanding series. I'll never forget it! What a ride...
What can I say about this book? I felt it so deeply in my gut. I felt every emotion, every word.
Ash is the final Callahan to get his HEA. He's the serious brother. He carries the weight of the world and of his family on his shoulders, yet one night...he let's go. With Noelle.
Noelle is living in the fast lane and hating it. She dreams of doing something impulsive and reckless. When she meets Ash, all bets are off. He's her impulsive. Her drug.
She pulls, he pushes. There were times where I just wanted to kick his @$$ for being so stubborn and silly. Every time he chose work over her, I bled for her.
Epilogue. I started to cry as soon as I saw the words. It's coming to an end. What I loved about this epilogue was that you got to see a special night unfold, piece by piece, through the eyes of our Beachwood Bay couples. And then you get to the final couple. The one that started it all. And I cried.
This series ended just as I had hoped. Happily Ever Afters for so many couples that we've met and loved. Thank you, Melody Grace for an outstanding series. I'll never forget it! What a ride...
June 8, 2015
I received an ARC of this book from Give Me Books in exchange for an honest review and as part of the book's release day promotions.
It is always sad when a series is finally on its last book. It feels like a goodbye, a finality that feels real, even if it's all in fiction. However, Melody Grace's Beachwood Bay series had nothing to be sad about. On the contrary, this last book in the series might just be the best thing in all the BB books, at least that's how I feel.
Unforgettable was prequeled by Unmasked, where we meet the hero and the heroine and where there love story starts. I think you can still appreciate Unforgettable even workout reading Unmasked. However, doing so well certainly give you a better view of the characters and their beautiful beginning.
I really liked both main characters. Ms. Grace wrote them in a way that made readers identify with them. It's a bit of a second chance story but not quite. I mean how do you really label a relationship as a second chance if the first chance wasn't really all too clear.
Fans of this series will really love this book. I think it's the best way to say goodbye to a series that has been read and received by fans all over the world. It's not a sad thing for the series to end. In fact, it is in a way, a celebration. If you haven't followed the series, you can still start worth this book. At the end of Unforgettable, I'm sure you will want to back read and start from the very beginning.
It is always sad when a series is finally on its last book. It feels like a goodbye, a finality that feels real, even if it's all in fiction. However, Melody Grace's Beachwood Bay series had nothing to be sad about. On the contrary, this last book in the series might just be the best thing in all the BB books, at least that's how I feel.
Unforgettable was prequeled by Unmasked, where we meet the hero and the heroine and where there love story starts. I think you can still appreciate Unforgettable even workout reading Unmasked. However, doing so well certainly give you a better view of the characters and their beautiful beginning.
I really liked both main characters. Ms. Grace wrote them in a way that made readers identify with them. It's a bit of a second chance story but not quite. I mean how do you really label a relationship as a second chance if the first chance wasn't really all too clear.
Fans of this series will really love this book. I think it's the best way to say goodbye to a series that has been read and received by fans all over the world. It's not a sad thing for the series to end. In fact, it is in a way, a celebration. If you haven't followed the series, you can still start worth this book. At the end of Unforgettable, I'm sure you will want to back read and start from the very beginning.
June 8, 2015
5 star
This story is an emotional rollercoaster. You get twisted and turned all around before the end of the story. I didn’t read all the other books in this series yet but I was still able to follow this book.
If you have not read the below these are the books in this series:
Untouched (Beachwood Bay, #0.5)
Unbroken (Beachwood Bay, #1)
Untamed Hearts (Beachwood Bay, #1.5)
Unafraid (Beachwood Bay, #2)
Unwrapped (Beachwood Bay, #2.5)
Unconditional (Beachwood Bay, #3)
Unrequited (Beachwood Bay, #3.5)
Uninhibited (Beachwood Bay, #4)
Unstoppable (Beachwood Bay, #5)
Unexpectedly Yours (Beachwood Bay, #6)
Unwritten (Beachwood Bay, #7)
Unmasked (Beachwood Bay #7.5)
This is Noelle and Ash’s story. One chance meeting, one night of passion, no contact after, so you think that was all it was. After raising his siblings he has buried himself in work. He is rigid at time and you will want to smack him. But under all of that he is so sweet and loving. Noelle is sweet and at times you wonder if she will ever get through to Ash. She is constantly working and wants something else for herself. She wants Ash and he wants her but she just needs him to see that and realize that they can make it work.
I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a good read. I recommend this book and can’t wait for the next story from this author.
This story is an emotional rollercoaster. You get twisted and turned all around before the end of the story. I didn’t read all the other books in this series yet but I was still able to follow this book.
If you have not read the below these are the books in this series:
Untouched (Beachwood Bay, #0.5)
Unbroken (Beachwood Bay, #1)
Untamed Hearts (Beachwood Bay, #1.5)
Unafraid (Beachwood Bay, #2)
Unwrapped (Beachwood Bay, #2.5)
Unconditional (Beachwood Bay, #3)
Unrequited (Beachwood Bay, #3.5)
Uninhibited (Beachwood Bay, #4)
Unstoppable (Beachwood Bay, #5)
Unexpectedly Yours (Beachwood Bay, #6)
Unwritten (Beachwood Bay, #7)
Unmasked (Beachwood Bay #7.5)
This is Noelle and Ash’s story. One chance meeting, one night of passion, no contact after, so you think that was all it was. After raising his siblings he has buried himself in work. He is rigid at time and you will want to smack him. But under all of that he is so sweet and loving. Noelle is sweet and at times you wonder if she will ever get through to Ash. She is constantly working and wants something else for herself. She wants Ash and he wants her but she just needs him to see that and realize that they can make it work.
I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a good read. I recommend this book and can’t wait for the next story from this author.
June 9, 2015
Unforgettable is book 8 in Melody Grace's Beachwood Bay Series. This can be read as a stand alone, if you want to know the depth of the other characters mentioned in this story, you will enjoy the other stories as well. Melody has done a fantastic job of adding snippets from other story lines into this book, allowing you to catch up with the characters as well as allow for future stories to be told.
Ash Callahan has been the provider for his family since his parents untimely death. He does not have time for relationships because he spends every moment away from his brothers and sister building his real estate empire. Every aspect of his life seems to be running smoothly due to discipline, logic and control, until he meets the carefree stranger, Noelle Olsen.
Noelle Olsen has always done what is expected of her. She is hard working, dependable and would never dream of letting her parents down. She is working her way up the corporate ladder and has everything planned out; however she is miserable. When her Grandmother passes away and leaves her a Bed and Breakfast, Noelle decides to make a change in her life.
This is a beautifully written story. The characters are real and believable. I loved the chemistry, friendly banter and stubbornness which makes this story hard to our down. I can't wait for more!
Ash Callahan has been the provider for his family since his parents untimely death. He does not have time for relationships because he spends every moment away from his brothers and sister building his real estate empire. Every aspect of his life seems to be running smoothly due to discipline, logic and control, until he meets the carefree stranger, Noelle Olsen.
Noelle Olsen has always done what is expected of her. She is hard working, dependable and would never dream of letting her parents down. She is working her way up the corporate ladder and has everything planned out; however she is miserable. When her Grandmother passes away and leaves her a Bed and Breakfast, Noelle decides to make a change in her life.
This is a beautifully written story. The characters are real and believable. I loved the chemistry, friendly banter and stubbornness which makes this story hard to our down. I can't wait for more!
June 8, 2015
This book continues the journey of beachwood Bay. Everyone would want to live here in the real world. What I love about this series is each one can be read as a standalone. I absolutely love the Callahan boys and Teagan there sister. Noelle is a beautiful woman who was always trying to please her family until one night has her questioning her choices. When tragic strikes she decides to take a leap of faith and do what she really has always wanted. Ash is a man who has always provided for his family. Everything he's ever done has been calculated to help them in some way. Only things have changed now it's just him wanting to be successful no matter who he hurts in the process. Only he didn't know who he was ultimately going to hurt would be the one who could hurt him just as much. He's so focused he doesn't even understand the betrayal he does until its to late. But is it possible that maybe he could change and prove that he's worth a shot. I really love the community in this book they make your heart feel so warm by all the sweetness. This was given to me by the author for an honest review. Reviewing for Night and Day book blog
http://ndbbr2014.com Stephanie Powell
http://ndbbr2014.com Stephanie Powell
June 10, 2015
Oh, I'm so sad this is the last book in the series!
This story follows Ash the oldest of the Callahan brothers, and sweet sweet Noelle. Ash has been the most interesting to me. He had to step up and raise his siblings after his parents passed, and he's really strived to succeed and to help them succeed.
Noelle is working as an attorney, not entirely happy with the way her life is going when she meets Ash. She decided to flip her life upside down and go and take over her grandmothers B&B at the beach. She loves to bake and loves the beach.
Ash & Noelle spend one night together and then go their seperate ways. When they come across each other later on, they both fight their feelings for one a other. Okay.. Ash was a jerk. A lot. But, he redeemed himself. There wasn't a moment in the book I didn't like Noelle. She was fun. I think their story completely made the series! It was a good wrap up!
THE EPILOGUE?! HOLY COW!
Loved. Every. Single. Word. I love how she wrapped up all the characters. I'm so sad to see this series come to an end! I can't wait to see what else is coming up, I've never been disappointed in a MG book!
This story follows Ash the oldest of the Callahan brothers, and sweet sweet Noelle. Ash has been the most interesting to me. He had to step up and raise his siblings after his parents passed, and he's really strived to succeed and to help them succeed.
Noelle is working as an attorney, not entirely happy with the way her life is going when she meets Ash. She decided to flip her life upside down and go and take over her grandmothers B&B at the beach. She loves to bake and loves the beach.
Ash & Noelle spend one night together and then go their seperate ways. When they come across each other later on, they both fight their feelings for one a other. Okay.. Ash was a jerk. A lot. But, he redeemed himself. There wasn't a moment in the book I didn't like Noelle. She was fun. I think their story completely made the series! It was a good wrap up!
THE EPILOGUE?! HOLY COW!
Loved. Every. Single. Word. I love how she wrapped up all the characters. I'm so sad to see this series come to an end! I can't wait to see what else is coming up, I've never been disappointed in a MG book!
June 17, 2015
*** ARC provided by the Author in return for an honest review***
I'm going to confess that I'm in denial that Unforgettable is the final book in the outstanding Beachwood Bay series. Melody Grace has once again written a fantastic book with intriguing and complex characters. Ash and Noelle are almost complete opposites. She's not afraid to follow her instincts, takes leaps of faith, and is open to new changes in her life. Ash, however, leads a very controlled and structured life. He is annoyingly stubborn in letting Noelle break down his self imposed walls by doing his best to push her away. But he cannot fight the chemistry he has with this vibrant, funny, and determined woman. The results are sizzling and HOT. Things however start to fall a part for these two when Ash does something that hurts Noelle. But I love that Ash shows he can be just as stubborn in getting back what, or rather who, he wants when he puts his mind to winning her back. I also love that Melody wrote a special treat for the fans of this series by including a beautiful and heartwarming epilogue. What a perfect and beautiful ending to an unforgettable series!
I'm going to confess that I'm in denial that Unforgettable is the final book in the outstanding Beachwood Bay series. Melody Grace has once again written a fantastic book with intriguing and complex characters. Ash and Noelle are almost complete opposites. She's not afraid to follow her instincts, takes leaps of faith, and is open to new changes in her life. Ash, however, leads a very controlled and structured life. He is annoyingly stubborn in letting Noelle break down his self imposed walls by doing his best to push her away. But he cannot fight the chemistry he has with this vibrant, funny, and determined woman. The results are sizzling and HOT. Things however start to fall a part for these two when Ash does something that hurts Noelle. But I love that Ash shows he can be just as stubborn in getting back what, or rather who, he wants when he puts his mind to winning her back. I also love that Melody wrote a special treat for the fans of this series by including a beautiful and heartwarming epilogue. What a perfect and beautiful ending to an unforgettable series!
June 6, 2015
I received an ARC for my honest review.
I absolutely loved Noelle and Ash's story. They were introduced in Unmasked. I was definitely intrigued and wanted to know what was going to happen with them. Ash is so caught up in his job and not wanting to get attached to Noelle. Noelle takes over her grandmother's bed and breakfast and everything falls into place from there. This book has everything you could possibly want in a book.. love, caring, sadness, laughter, sex... the list could go on.
I definitely took my time with this book as it is the end to a great series!! I have loved every single Beachwood Bay book. The epilogue at the end wrapping up all the characters was an added bonus!! I know I have wondered what happened with them. Having it all in the end of Unforgettable made me realize how final it is. Melody is such a talented author. I can't wait to see what she comes out with next!
I absolutely loved Noelle and Ash's story. They were introduced in Unmasked. I was definitely intrigued and wanted to know what was going to happen with them. Ash is so caught up in his job and not wanting to get attached to Noelle. Noelle takes over her grandmother's bed and breakfast and everything falls into place from there. This book has everything you could possibly want in a book.. love, caring, sadness, laughter, sex... the list could go on.
I definitely took my time with this book as it is the end to a great series!! I have loved every single Beachwood Bay book. The epilogue at the end wrapping up all the characters was an added bonus!! I know I have wondered what happened with them. Having it all in the end of Unforgettable made me realize how final it is. Melody is such a talented author. I can't wait to see what she comes out with next!
June 8, 2015
What a beautiful way to end the Beachwood Bay Series. Unforgettable is just that…unforgettable!
Ash is the seriously sexy uptight businessman who has gotten where he is today by his determination and ruthlessness and Noelle is the sassy former corporate worker who shocked everyone when she quit and took over the family bed and breakfast owner in the sleepy coastal town she now calls her home.
Unexpected sparks continue to fly when these two are around each other and their worlds will be turned upside down by these feelings while they try to navigate some major issues surrounding Beachwood Bay which could impact their HEA.
I loved that Unforgettable revisits the couples from the previous books in the Series and you find out what they have been doing, which is a fitting way to end the Series.
Although the Series has ended, these characters will stay with me a for long time to come.
I was given a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Tanya.
Ash is the seriously sexy uptight businessman who has gotten where he is today by his determination and ruthlessness and Noelle is the sassy former corporate worker who shocked everyone when she quit and took over the family bed and breakfast owner in the sleepy coastal town she now calls her home.
Unexpected sparks continue to fly when these two are around each other and their worlds will be turned upside down by these feelings while they try to navigate some major issues surrounding Beachwood Bay which could impact their HEA.
I loved that Unforgettable revisits the couples from the previous books in the Series and you find out what they have been doing, which is a fitting way to end the Series.
Although the Series has ended, these characters will stay with me a for long time to come.
I was given a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Tanya.
June 5, 2015
After a night of passion after a charity event, we meet back with Ash and Noelle as they explore and deny their feeling ngs for each.
Noelle is a strong character. even though she seems crazy leaving law to run a B&B, she doesn't put up with anyone's crap.
Ash is so focused on his business goals e can't see what's right in front if his face.
both characters are very likeable and have wonderful chemistry.
Melody Grace wrote a great story that was enjoyable to read and see this relationship shape. the b&b sounds absoutly breathtaking and I'd love to stay at a place like that.
my only issue is with the epilogue. the book stands alone from the series, I have not read the others. the epilogue quickly updates on several couples leaving me clueless. I honestly did not read through it.
Noelle is a strong character. even though she seems crazy leaving law to run a B&B, she doesn't put up with anyone's crap.
Ash is so focused on his business goals e can't see what's right in front if his face.
both characters are very likeable and have wonderful chemistry.
Melody Grace wrote a great story that was enjoyable to read and see this relationship shape. the b&b sounds absoutly breathtaking and I'd love to stay at a place like that.
my only issue is with the epilogue. the book stands alone from the series, I have not read the others. the epilogue quickly updates on several couples leaving me clueless. I honestly did not read through it.
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