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There’s no such thing as love at first sight.
Except, there is.

Livvie and I were college kids, just starting our lives, the day we met. Our connection was instantaneous. We had to fight against those who said we were moving too fast. Who said we were too young. That we’d never last. We showed them otherwise.

Our love isn’t perfect. It’s messy and sometimes complicated. Despite all of that, our love is…
Forever.

158 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 21, 2020

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239 people want to read

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L.K. Shaw

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LK Shaw is the bestselling author of sexy, sinful suspense. She resides in South Carolina with her high maintenance beagle mix dog, Miss P. An avid reader since childhood, she became hooked on historical romance novels in high school. She now reads, and loves, all romance sub-genres, with sci-fi romance and dark romance being her favorite. LK enjoys traveling and chocolate. Her books feature hot alpha heroes and the strong women they love.

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4,140 reviews57 followers
July 24, 2020
I really loved how sweet Livvie and Gareth’s story is. We’ve seen them where they end up but this shows us how they started. Livvie comes from the system and is determined to make something of herself. Gareth comes from a comfortable background but is smitten by the vivacious Livvie. I loved how they grew together over the years. A delightful addition to the series.
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1,011 reviews487 followers
May 24, 2022
Light novella that follows college sweethearts from their first meeting and date through the first several years of their relationship and into them discovering their interest in bdsm. I enjoyed this as a nice interlude between books but I didn’t feel strongly about the characters, although I liked that the H is a goofy cinnamon roll while still being a Dom once they’re into kink. Lots of sweetness, low angst, and some sexy times with the kinkier parts close to the end of the book. The book ends with them married and investing in a bdsm club with friends, which is a lead-in to the rest of the series. No ow/om drama, neither are virgins (no details given), bc used. First person, dual POV narrative.
1,808 reviews39 followers
July 26, 2020
I absolutely love this series and enjoyed reading how these characters and Club came to be. I’ve always found that Gareth and Livvie held a special place in my heart and loved reading how they came to be. Livvie is a breath of fresh air and Gareth is just so incredibly hot, yet also perfect. This book tells how they met, discovered each other and how they became part of Club Eden. Many sizzling pages to read as well! I highly recommend this book and this entire series!
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1,121 reviews6 followers
July 23, 2020
Exciting!

The story of Olivia "Livvie" Perkins and Gareth Brown was beautifully written. It showed 2 opposites do attract. And the surprise ending made my day. Of course you must read to find out what it was. Loved it!
115 reviews5 followers
July 24, 2020
FOREVER by L.K. Shaw

FOREVER is a lovely, feel good romance. GREAT characters, great storyline, great fun! No evil twists or turns, no cheating, no witchey back stabbing. Perfect book to read on a lazy summer afternoon. Thanks L.K. ... you made my day ♡ Easy 5☆☆☆☆☆
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939 reviews21 followers
July 31, 2020
Such a Romantic Love Story

I loved reading Garrett and Livvie's story. It really is a romantic love story. It is also how they found kink. From vanilla to BDSM. It is a fantastic way to spend time reading this book. So glad their story is told. From a True Fan... Pam James.
6,168 reviews58 followers
August 20, 2020
Creating Paradice

This was such a great story. I loved the character's and their willingness to explore BDSM. Livvy and Garth were such a cute couple. I will be reading other books by this author.
2,635 reviews
July 22, 2020
Wonderful read!

This is a delightful story showing Gareth and Livvies journey together which led to club Eden! It is a wonderful back story, passionate romantic and funny.
Highly recommended!
1,751 reviews3 followers
July 22, 2020
Bdsm Romance

Love Gareth and Livia. They call in love at first site. Their romance is slow and fast. This is a standalone with a HEA.
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July 31, 2020
Enjoyable

I enjoyed this story. It was the right length for a prequel and hit all the notes needed to keep you interested and draw you into the next story to be told.
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1,874 reviews6 followers
March 4, 2022
Livvie and Gareth are introduced in the novella A Birthday Spanking which you can get for free if you sign up for the author's newsletter. After reading that sweet novella, I decided to read Forever. It is about how Livvie and Gareth met, fell in love, and became involved in BDSM. It even covers the beginning of the BDSM club Eden.

This is a sweet love story without much angst. There are no on then off then on breakups, instead this is a steady growing of true love and a development of an interest in BDSM. Since those elements don't enter until later in the story, this is really more BDSM light. It is an enjoyable romance.
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248 reviews4 followers
July 21, 2020
Love this Prequel!

Don't miss reading how Eden all began! This is Garrett and Livie's story and love it so much. must read for fans of Club Eden
1,466 reviews10 followers
July 22, 2020
New club

If is fun watching the evolution of a relationship. I felt a kinship with the evolution of their relationship. Looking forward to more Club Eden
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805 reviews16 followers
July 25, 2020
Fantastic Sexy Read

Garreth and Olivia' s beginning was incredible.
From the moment he lays eyes on her he knew he was done for.
You also get a glimpse of how Club Eden was born.
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112 reviews3 followers
July 29, 2020
What an amazing prequel to a fantastic series. I loved this romantic story of Gareth and Livvie. You got to see how they meet and how their love for each other grows. Read this book today you will not be disappointed.
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107 reviews6 followers
August 11, 2020
This is a sweet short sexy story of how Livvie and Gareth meet, fall in love, and become a part of Club Eden. I enjoyed this prequel and highly recommend it along with the entire Doms of Club Eden Series.
341 reviews2 followers
April 30, 2021
A sweet book

I really liked the way the author handled jumps in the timeline without making a relatively sort story seem hurried. It was cool seeing the characters grow up together. I’ll check out the rest of the series.
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3,476 reviews41 followers
October 4, 2021
meh

This book was so so so awkward. Giving up the innocence on the first date just so cheesy. I didn’t get thirty percent before I gave up.
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469 reviews
September 16, 2020
Forever

Great book. Could not start a series better! Livvie and Gareths story is hard to put down. It's funny, serious, heartfelt and touching. The chemistry is hot. Great book looking forward to the others
2,579 reviews27 followers
November 28, 2023
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "FOREVER" (DOM'S OF EDEN) PREQUEL I thoroughly enjoyed reading about how this Club came to be & friends made along the way a little emotional turmoil, steam, feeling inadequate, humor, it was a page turner to the end.
Livvie & Gareth's story was so delightful there were some ups & downs, miscommunication, their chemistry was perfect they had so much in common, loved when they were together, how he made her feel because she came from a terrible background very different from his, worried his parents wouldn't like her & she didn't want to come between the.
I definitely recommend to get this book Livvie breaks up with Gareth after being treated poorly by his parents at a lunch both were miserable being apart, when back together he finds out she's into kink they go to a place where his friend Marcus & friends who are into the lifestyle meet, then they decide to open their own Club called Eden, it was a great story you don't want miss reading.
DELIGHTFUL BDSM ROMANCE I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED IT 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤
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4,972 reviews45 followers
March 3, 2022
Livvie and Gareth met when they were in college and although you might not believe the love at first sight, on the day they met their connection was instantaneous. Folks would say they were too young or moving too fast, but they would prove them all wrong as their relationship thrived and deepened. Yes, love is complicated and not perfect, but for them, it is forever.

This was a nice quick read that covered how they met, how they got into the BDSM side of things and how Club Eden was started. I loved their relationship and that it was a real pure love that was there to last. To witness their foray into BDSM was special and obviously meant a lot to them. Easy to read. Contains explicit sexual content.
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445 reviews4 followers
October 1, 2021
Two college kids who both work hard and study hard. Olivia a waitress, Gareth in medical. It was love at first sight for him at the diner he leaves his number on the paper napkin. She calls him that night and they talk a long time.She loves him on the first date. Married after four years and buys in on club Eden. Great read 😀😀😀😀😀😀
1,246 reviews3 followers
February 11, 2022
This is actually the first BDSM book I read from this author and I really enjoyed it. I'm certainly interested in more! The story between Gareth and Livvie was wonderful in that they both grew up so differently, but were able to find each other and enjoy the world of kink in the process. I would certainly recommend!
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1,093 reviews
May 3, 2021
Introduction to how the Eden BDSM Club came to be. It is an introduction to one of the owners and how they came up with the idea to open a club. Interesting characters and more about relationships than about BDSM.
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775 reviews21 followers
March 5, 2022
My first read of L K Shaw and I'm not disappointed.
This is a thrilling tale of Love and exploration. I am enthralled by the story and characters and I can't wait to read the next ones.
This an exciting opportunity to read and take advantage of this series of anyones BDSM fantasy.
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198 reviews15 followers
June 15, 2022
This book made me want to read it and read it and read it and my sister also said the same thing but I feel like I need to read all the other series to get more out of it I received this book free from BDSM romance book club
14 reviews
May 18, 2023
slow read

Well written, but drags a bit. Club Eden doesn’t come into play until the epilogue. It should be introduced earlier in main body of story. This is an introduction apparently to subsequent books about Club Eden. Hopefully they will move faster than book one.
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815 reviews2 followers
April 29, 2024
Q romance gostoso de ler
Livvie e Garred
A história começa com eles se conhecendo na faculdade, a descoberta das tendências SM, o casamento e a ideia de abrir um clube junto com os amigos Marcus e Donavam"
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50k reviews130 followers
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