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Love You #6.5

Always Love You

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Remember the good…
Join Sadie McCormick’s children, Hunter McCormick and Jaylinn Cahill, as they dive into their mother’s past by discovering a diary she left behind for them. They know it’s not going to be easy, but they’ll always have the memories of the good times, even when those good times were cut short.

Survive the past…

The truth on how she was able to endure the past when the one person she thought she’d spend the rest of her life with turned out to be a nightmare is revealed.

Love Always…

It’s her last wish and one Hunter and Jaylinn have no issue with following since their teacher was such an amazing woman and mother to them.

63 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 9, 2016

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Megan Smith

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Megan Smith is a USA TODAY Bestselling author who’s a stay-at-home mom and writes whenever her little heart can. She lives in Southern New Jersey with her husband and three children. When she’s not chasing around her children she loves watching movies, reading, spending time with her family and watching beautiful sunsets.

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Profile Image for Michelle Preece.
105 reviews
December 11, 2016
OMG wow what can I say about this book first of all Megan you are a truly gifted lady with your words. I can honestly say this book made me understand Hunter and Jay's mum so much more than I thought. The life she had with Jason I could have kicked his butt the way he was with her. I am glad tho that she ended up better than she was with him as much as I would have loved to of seen her with a man in her life,I knew she was happy with her wonderful kids and the friends and family she came to love in the end. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful series of books Megan you are a treasure.
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712 reviews60 followers
December 18, 2016
I started crying as soon as I started reading the book! What's with that? It was the end of a wonderful series and a bittersweet read. I really need to stop reading Megan Smith's books. Her books are very emotional and family filled! I have cried at every book I read of hers! Normally, I don't read the novellas in series but I am so invested in this series I just had to read it! Megan packs a punch with her writing about family and love!!

This was a quick read of the journal of Sadie's, Jaylinn's and Hunter's mom, life with her jerk of a husband and the birth of her children up to her death. It has Jaylinn's and Hunter's thoughts in it.

If you like a good cry, a sweet ending to a series, a story of a life with little regrets, sharing your deep love of your children and grandchildren, this is it! But read the whole series first, I promise you won't regret it!
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1,579 reviews7 followers
November 22, 2023
Sad and bittersweet

This is more of a goodbye letter than. Anything else. It's a bittersweet story of siblings reading their deceased mother's farewell dairy. They find out a bunch of things about their past and father. And it helps them in their grief.
Very short and free on KU with audio included.
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1,656 reviews44 followers
March 31, 2021
I really enjoyed listening to this short story.
It was really awesome to get a little more perspective into Sadie’s life BEFORE she moved.
As hard as it was to hear about her deteriorating health, it was a nice touch.
If I were Hunter or Jaylinn I would be cherishing the memories and love that Sadie was sharing with them.
Jessica did a fab job with narration.
Profile Image for Shelley Youngblood.
828 reviews6 followers
December 13, 2016
As a fan of Megan Smith's work, I was delighted to find out there was more to her Love series. Always Love You is a great addition to this series. It not only catches you up with current characters, but it tells more about their past as well. This novella specifically focues on Hunter and Jaylinn's past. It lets them into parts of their mother’s life that they knew nothing about.

I could not put this book down. From start to finish, I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen next. I really hope this is not the end of this series, because I fell in love with each and every character along the way.
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340 reviews3 followers
March 17, 2017
To see The Love Series come to an end is bittersweet. I have loved their journey and their lives. This final book gave us some unanswered question answered. It was heartbreaking and tears where in my eyes almost the entire time. Megan did a fantastic job ending this series.
Profile Image for Julie Kirby.
920 reviews13 followers
February 23, 2017
Heartfelt story.

Loved that we got some more of Hunter, Jaylinn, CC and Cooper.

A very sad ending, fiding out about their headbeat father, but beautifully done.

Certainly gives Hunter and Jaylinn some closure to continue on with their own lives and loves.
1,707 reviews14 followers
December 13, 2016
I love every book in this series, even the ones that were hard to read at times, and this book did not disappoint. I was so happy to connect with Jaylin and Hunter again. The whole book was bittersweet, knowing that it was the final book in the series. (I am personally hoping for some holiday update books in the future). What made this book so good, in my opinion, is that we finally got answers - along with Jay and Hunter- to questions that only Sadie could answer.

Finding Sadie's journals and then reading them together (it was hilarious when Hunter reacted to the first entry the way he did). It was so sad to revisit some of the memories, but helped us under why they all did what they did.

I was shocked that Hunter and Jaylin's half sister went to talk to Sadie. Hearing how horrible Jason was from the beginning (well almost) made me hate him even more. I absolutely love the relationship between Jaylin and Hunter.

Keep up the great work, Megan!
3 reviews
September 4, 2020
Omg!

I’m not good with writing but, if you’ve read the series. You need to read this book. Life is short and I think we all focus on the next dollar to be made, chores, kids, drama Ect. When at the end of the day it is your family and time here on earth that matters. This book points that out. It’s and excellent read. You won’t walk away with a dry eye though.
170 reviews1 follower
January 11, 2024
A sad goodbye

This was a sad goodbye to the Cahill family and the McCormicks 🥲

Sadie’s dairies explained a lot about Jason, you could see why she had fled when her children were young.

I was hoping for Eli’s story but I suspect that’s in another group of stories.

Sadie had a kind heart, with regards her comments on Brittany, I wonder if she will get her story too!
Profile Image for Gwen Shafer.
2,214 reviews42 followers
August 14, 2018
Bitter Sweet

This was a look into Hunter's moms life. And what a look it was. I enjoyed reading this short book regarding what Sadie went through and how it affected her. Well written great addition to this series.
764 reviews8 followers
September 28, 2018
Beautiful

A short, but extremely touching novella that wraps up the Love series. Through a journal and in Hunters and Jays telling we get to hear Sadies journey. Very touching and a perfect wrap up.
Profile Image for Ashlee O'Rourke.
77 reviews1 follower
April 20, 2019
Simply amazing

Thank you for this amazing love story through this tightly knit family. It was heart warming watching everyone grow. I love the Love series and will forever recommend it those needing a good heartfelt love story.
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3,640 reviews19 followers
August 15, 2021
I'm pretty indifferent about this one. Didnt really have any string feelings one way or the other about it so it was just ok. I haven't read anything else in this series...so maybe that is why I was meh about it. Not sure...but it was free with Audible Plus.
32 reviews1 follower
November 24, 2025
Beautiful Ending

I waited to the last book to write my reviews on the series, I had all the feels from the first book, the first wood to the last book & the last word... I went thru a box of tissues I think & the death of Sadie hit me hardest
Profile Image for Linda Wimer.
1,195 reviews7 followers
December 17, 2016
Wow

I absolutely loved this series. What a way to end it, I just wish there was more. Thank you for wonderful talent and sharing it with us.
Profile Image for Danielle Pullen.
442 reviews2 followers
February 26, 2017
beautiful ending

This novella was wonderfully written! Great closure Hunter and Jaylinn! Nice to get a little update on some of our favorite couples!
3,801 reviews7 followers
July 18, 2017
Sadie leaves behind a diary for Hunter and Jaylinn to read after her death.

She tells them the story of how she met their father and began a relationship with him and how things slowly evolved into something totally different than from how they started.

Hunter and Jaylinn begin to understand some things that maybe weren't clear before and just reminisce a little bit with their dear department mom.

A touching read.
Profile Image for SLS Sparks.
434 reviews13 followers
July 14, 2019
Perfect ending to a series

Very sad and emotional ending. I loved this entire series and I hope that later on we get a series about the children.
98 reviews
May 22, 2020
Endings

I hate endings but this was lovely. Great to find out more about what happened to thier mom and closure for them too.
Great series. Its a must read
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485 reviews
October 6, 2021
This is one of the best books I’ve read in a while! It touched my heart & made me reflect on my own life & what I want my children & grandchildren to remember about me.
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1,776 reviews13 followers
November 6, 2021
It is nice to get the background about what happened to their mother, it answers a lot of questions.
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2,116 reviews24 followers
December 19, 2016
I loved Jaylin and Hunter's stories so looked forward to reading more of them and understanding their mother Sadie. Always Love You is told from the perspective of Jaylin and Hunter reading aloud from Sadie's journals.

For me as much as this feels like a conclusion to the series, it also feels like an extended prologue. This book reveals the relationship between Sadie and Jason, and the events that lead to their marriage falling apart and Sadie hiding from her past.

This book is well written and captivating. I'm sure all fans of The Love Series, will enjoy this novella.
















Profile Image for Pam.
1,707 reviews17 followers
December 20, 2016
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I am a huge fan of the Love Series by Megan Smith and couldn't wait to read Sadie's words. Throughout the series Sadie was the wise quiet once. She sat back and let her children find their way, sure she was there for them in any way they needed them but she let them lead the way.

So once again doing everything she can to help them understand, she decided to write them a special journal to help explain things as they happened in their lives. Loosing a parent is never easy and as hard as reading Sadie's words is for Hunter and Jaylinn, it helps them feel closer to her.

As Sadie tells her story, it helps us to understand some of the things that she did over the years. Hunter and Jaylinn discussing each little story and how they feel about it and the way she handled things kind of gets ya right in the heart. By the time I finished the final words of Sadie, I was a blubbering mess. Please grab the tissue before you start.

Well... the Love Series is now complete. I am very excited to see what Megan will bring us next. Standalone or another wonderful series?

*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***
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