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Yours, Forever After
Fifteen years ago, Prince Graham of Ardglass barely escaped from the ancestral castle with his young life. Rescued by a magical creature and spirited off to a faraway valley, he grew into a strong, capable man—never shirking his duties on the farm, but forever bitter over his father’s betrayal. But just when he has finally come to terms with being lost and staying lost, a visitor arrives in his valley and changes everything.
After a lifetime spent lost in his beloved books, Prince Emory awakens to find his villainous aunt working to usurp the throne of Fontaine. When she sends him on a dangerous quest, he’s certain the journey is a trap, but he’s not willing to accept defeat without a fight.
But a fight is something Rory is unprepared and untrained for, until he’s saved by a handsome, unassuming farmhand and his snooty, smug, and surprisingly talkative unicorn.
Yours, Forever After now includes a bonus novella, completing Gray and Rory's magical quest for true love.
After a lifetime spent lost in his beloved books, Prince Emory awakens to find his villainous aunt working to usurp the throne of Fontaine. When she sends him on a dangerous quest, he’s certain the journey is a trap, but he’s not willing to accept defeat without a fight.
But a fight is something Rory is unprepared and untrained for, until he’s saved by a handsome, unassuming farmhand and his snooty, smug, and surprisingly talkative unicorn.
Yours, Forever After now includes a bonus novella, completing Gray and Rory's magical quest for true love.
499 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 31, 2019
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About the author
Beth Bolden
76 books674 followersA lifelong Oregonian, Beth Bolden has just recently moved to North Carolina with her supportive husband and their sweet kitten, Earl Grey. Beth still believes in Keeping Portland Weird, and intends to be just as weird in Raleigh.
Beth has been writing practically since she learned the alphabet. Unfortunately, her first foray into novel writing, titled Big Bear with Sparkly Earrings, wasn’t a bestseller, but hope springs eternal. She’s published fourteen novels and five short stories.
Beth has been writing practically since she learned the alphabet. Unfortunately, her first foray into novel writing, titled Big Bear with Sparkly Earrings, wasn’t a bestseller, but hope springs eternal. She’s published fourteen novels and five short stories.
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September 6, 2019
If I had to tell readers one thing about this book, it's that they should *NOT* expect this story to be anything even remotely like TJ Klune's "The Lightning Struck Heart".
I started reading not exactly *expecting* the book to have that same type of "TLSH" energy and humor, but I had definitely *hoped* for at least some of it, which was decidedly not the case here.
Prince Graham (aka Gray) fled his homeland at age 11 to avoid certain death, after being betrayed by his weak-minded father, King Gideon.
For the next 15 years, Gray lived in hiding, with his only consistent companion being Evrard, a pompous, know-it-all, talking unicorn, who helped keep him safe.
That was until Prince Emory (aka Rory) came to Gray's sanctuary on a dangerous mission for his duplicitous aunt, Sabrina. One which was most likely a trap, laid to help further her quest for power.
And then hilarity ensued.
Just kidding!
This was more your typical "princes meet, princes learn to rely on one another, princes fall in love, then princes fight to reclaim their birthright" type of fantasy tale, and not a comedy or farce.
While I did enjoy the book, eagerly following along to see what was going to happen next, I wouldn't really consider this an overly "exciting" read.
Yes, there were instances of action here and there, but I found myself feeling a bit marred down with a ton of details in regards to the MC's feelings about their plight, which were continually being rehashed chapter after chapter. So the pacing of the 400 page book was a bit slow (and long) for my personal tastes.
I was actually sold on the slow burn romance between Gray and Rory, which was a plus, and the reader was given a bit of steam, too, but only occasionally.
I expect that a lot of readers will thoroughly enjoy this book, as long as they set the correct expectations and know going in to *not* expect "The Lightning Struck Heart", simply because there was a talking unicorn.
I'd rate the book at just over 3.75 stars, which would've been higher, except for the length and pacing.
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August 26, 2019
In a complete departure from her usual writings, Beth Bolden visits the world of the fairy tale.
With Yours, Forever After, she gives the reader an utterly compelling and truly delightful romance between a naive young Prince and a world-weary jaded man who's long given up on his royal birth.
Throw in a sarcastic and snooty unicorn and this has all the makings of a wonderful tale of heroes and villains, great adventures, slow burn romance and that's what you get.
From Gray's initial scepticism and unwillingness to get involved, to the sly manipulation that the King of Unicorns performs on his unwitting heroes, to the great bunch of side characters who appear along the way, Beth delivers.
I will declare an interest here, as I was once again lucky enough to be a beta reader for Beth, but there were very little suggestions to make because the pacing of this book takes the reader through from the hesitant first exchanges and into an exciting ride which sees all the hallmark moments you'd expect from a fairy story.
I do hope there's more in this world as I'd love to see what happens next for Gray and Rory and I rather miss the imperious tone of Evrard telling everyone what to do and how to behave as they head off into the mountains to find a hidden treasure which turns out to be something rather more than just that.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review
With Yours, Forever After, she gives the reader an utterly compelling and truly delightful romance between a naive young Prince and a world-weary jaded man who's long given up on his royal birth.
Throw in a sarcastic and snooty unicorn and this has all the makings of a wonderful tale of heroes and villains, great adventures, slow burn romance and that's what you get.
From Gray's initial scepticism and unwillingness to get involved, to the sly manipulation that the King of Unicorns performs on his unwitting heroes, to the great bunch of side characters who appear along the way, Beth delivers.
I will declare an interest here, as I was once again lucky enough to be a beta reader for Beth, but there were very little suggestions to make because the pacing of this book takes the reader through from the hesitant first exchanges and into an exciting ride which sees all the hallmark moments you'd expect from a fairy story.
I do hope there's more in this world as I'd love to see what happens next for Gray and Rory and I rather miss the imperious tone of Evrard telling everyone what to do and how to behave as they head off into the mountains to find a hidden treasure which turns out to be something rather more than just that.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review
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September 12, 2019DNF at 20%
I hope someday I can go back to this one. After reading a few chapters, I didn't get the energy to continue.
I had to put this one down. Sorry :(
August 18, 2022
A prince forced to flee his kingdom as a child goes on a quest to help another prince regain his throne. This was fun and felt a lot like reading a fantasy RPG campaign, but with romance. Lots of quests, plenty of action, enough worldbuilding to hold up the plot but not so much it overwhelmed the book, and even a snooty talking unicorn! The MCs had some depth and had to overcome some misconceptions about each other, making for a romance that was enjoyable, if a bit shallow. But overall, there was a good balance of adventure and character development.
The version I read was divided into two parts, which I believe are the original version of the book plus an epilogue novella. I wish I’d known that going into it because combining them into one book didn’t quite work for me in terms of pacing. The victory at the end of the original book comes about two-thirds of the way through this version, and some of the satisfaction is lost because you know there will have to be another battle because so many pages are left. While the combined story is still satisfying, I think it would have been more enjoyable if I’d read the first part and then waited a bit before reading the extended epilogue/part two.
The version I read was divided into two parts, which I believe are the original version of the book plus an epilogue novella. I wish I’d known that going into it because combining them into one book didn’t quite work for me in terms of pacing. The victory at the end of the original book comes about two-thirds of the way through this version, and some of the satisfaction is lost because you know there will have to be another battle because so many pages are left. While the combined story is still satisfying, I think it would have been more enjoyable if I’d read the first part and then waited a bit before reading the extended epilogue/part two.
April 14, 2022
I really like this story, it is a magical place with romance and action.
September 25, 2019
Be aware spoilers and rage!
Oh man, this book is good(ish) until 25% but than ...!It was almost a DNF, and the last chapters i just paged through to see how it ends.
I feel Gray was cheated, both by the unicorn, Rory, who IMHO is a selfish prick and by the author itself ! I just couldn't!
You hope this book will be about Gray's getting his HEA. And i think from the author pov it might.
But it did not!
Why you may ask. So let me tell you why ...
After Gray was cast out at 11 by his fathers lover who turns out to be a chimera , he was"saved" by an unicorn, who later, we will find out, that was the same man who tutored him and Gray considered him like a father. So the unicorn asshole leads him to a valley and he never tell Gray slash Prince Graham, that who he, the asshole unicorn is, and he insist that Graham who became Gray never should revel his identity.
The house in the valley is collapsing and one would think that a grown ass man (unicorn/horse) would help an 11 year old kid to rebuild it! But no, he remains in his horse form for 15 years until this damsel in distress joke of a prince shows up to this valley that suppose to be a secret place ,hidden. Right!
And than the story is all about Rory getting back his kingdom!
WTF?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
What about Gray's Kingdom?! Oh noo, upon of the unicorn insistence Gray must help Rory.
You may wanna think that in the end some miracle happens and Gray become the King he is.
Nope!
He became Rory's protector! A consort! In Rory's court, letting Gray's kingdom to fall apart!
This is one of the most fucked up book i ever read!!
Ohh man !!! The horse and Rory is the real evil here!
Thanks God it's on KU and you don't have to pay extra for it!
Oh man, this book is good(ish) until 25% but than ...!It was almost a DNF, and the last chapters i just paged through to see how it ends.
I feel Gray was cheated, both by the unicorn, Rory, who IMHO is a selfish prick and by the author itself ! I just couldn't!
You hope this book will be about Gray's getting his HEA. And i think from the author pov it might.
But it did not!
Why you may ask. So let me tell you why ...
After Gray was cast out at 11 by his fathers lover who turns out to be a chimera , he was"saved" by an unicorn, who later, we will find out, that was the same man who tutored him and Gray considered him like a father. So the unicorn asshole leads him to a valley and he never tell Gray slash Prince Graham, that who he, the asshole unicorn is, and he insist that Graham who became Gray never should revel his identity.
The house in the valley is collapsing and one would think that a grown ass man (unicorn/horse) would help an 11 year old kid to rebuild it! But no, he remains in his horse form for 15 years until this damsel in distress joke of a prince shows up to this valley that suppose to be a secret place ,hidden. Right!
And than the story is all about Rory getting back his kingdom!
WTF?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
What about Gray's Kingdom?! Oh noo, upon of the unicorn insistence Gray must help Rory.
You may wanna think that in the end some miracle happens and Gray become the King he is.
Nope!
He became Rory's protector! A consort! In Rory's court, letting Gray's kingdom to fall apart!
This is one of the most fucked up book i ever read!!
Ohh man !!! The horse and Rory is the real evil here!
Thanks God it's on KU and you don't have to pay extra for it!
October 4, 2019
A Joyfully Jay review.
3.25 stars
I did not really enjoy this book. I kept swinging from bored, to irritated, and back to bored, and I was very tempted to DNF this story. So much of this book is telling, and so little of it is showing, I felt like I didn’t have to work at anything. I often felt like I was reading one story while being told something different by the author. One character makes a simple, obvious statement, but it’s treated as if it’s a sign of genius. The author even called it a sign of his sharp-edged intelligence because he repeated the events that had just happened. Every character is tagged with an appropriate adverb so I don’t have to wonder if this one is good or bad; I don’t have to rely on their words and actions. I can just, instead, accept the label helpfully pinned to them. There was never any point to me trying to figure anything out or have an opinion on anyone; it’s been done for me.
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3.25 stars
I did not really enjoy this book. I kept swinging from bored, to irritated, and back to bored, and I was very tempted to DNF this story. So much of this book is telling, and so little of it is showing, I felt like I didn’t have to work at anything. I often felt like I was reading one story while being told something different by the author. One character makes a simple, obvious statement, but it’s treated as if it’s a sign of genius. The author even called it a sign of his sharp-edged intelligence because he repeated the events that had just happened. Every character is tagged with an appropriate adverb so I don’t have to wonder if this one is good or bad; I don’t have to rely on their words and actions. I can just, instead, accept the label helpfully pinned to them. There was never any point to me trying to figure anything out or have an opinion on anyone; it’s been done for me.
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here.
September 12, 2021
1.5-2 stars
DNF at 77%…. I couldn’t anymore I was bored. I didn’t feel chemistry between Gray or Rory… and the battles were anticlimactic… decided to move on to bigger and better things and not waste my time.
The narrator though is a new person he did a good job, not too bad but for his first book he did better than some narrators with 100’s of books in their backlist.
DNF at 77%…. I couldn’t anymore I was bored. I didn’t feel chemistry between Gray or Rory… and the battles were anticlimactic… decided to move on to bigger and better things and not waste my time.
The narrator though is a new person he did a good job, not too bad but for his first book he did better than some narrators with 100’s of books in their backlist.
September 6, 2019
This was a departure from the author's usual fare but just as good. I really enjoyed this foray into the fairytale genre, the characters were engaging and well-written and the storyline kept me reading until the last page. Plus there's a sarcastic unicorn and everyone knows that everything is better with a unicorn added. 🦄😊
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book*
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book*
June 2, 2022
Okay, before you mention it, I know I’m a late comer with reviewing this book since it was published in 2019 but I have set myself a task to review all books that I read going forward. So keep an eye on the late coming reviews.
Blurb:
Prince Graham (Gray) is forced from his kingdom (aged 11) because of his weak, indulgent father. He has always sought his father’s love but the King had given him up to the kings aid and sorceress, Lady Sabrina. He escaped with his life and made it to the forest, stumbling upon Evrard – a talking, arrogant know-it-all unicorn – who leads him to the Valley of Lost Things to hide out.
15 years later, Prince Emory (Rory) was a book nerd, orphaned at a young age and was heir to his thrown. But the kingdom was under the Regent Queen’s (Sorceress, Lady Sabrina) rule until Rory came of age, or so he thought. Rory was charged by Sabrina to go out to the mountains to apprehend brigands and bring them to justice. Turns out, it was an ambush to kill Rory and leaving Sabrina to rule his kingdom and not him.
They both crossed paths and vowed to defeat Sabrina and reclaim their kingdoms with the help of Evrard. On their journey, they fell in love with each other but knew they could never be together with two separate kingdoms. Could they combined the Kingdoms? How would their people think of this? And will they defeat Sabrina?
Opinion:
I did enjoy this book but there are certain areas that could have been a little more-ish. Personally, I believe that the storyline started of with a bang, which I loved, but after the excitement, the writing seemed to have mired a little and became very slow. A lot of discussions about feelings, which is good, as long as it adds to the story line.
In saying that, I enjoyed the love story between the main characters. The way the author writes the character really makes you think and leaves some things open for interpretation - when the proposal of marriage is accepted with the use of the sword.
Evrard - wow what a prick. He is Marmite - you either love him or hate him. The writing truly reflected his attitude and arrogance which was amazing! I also love the twists of the relationship between Gray and Evrard from loving, to hating, to missing him at the end.
I'm going to be honest, Gray holds a lot of resentment and anger after everything that he has been through, and he showed signs of this throughout the book by sulking and using snide remarks. If he has been holding this anger for 15 years, I would be expecting his character to have a more darker side. Emory on the other hand was so naive that I don't think he could be trusted as king. So maybe they are well matched for one another and the ending happened the way that it did.
When they battled Sabrina, I was feeling a little let down – SPOILER! The way they vanquished her was so quick I was thinking why was there such a build up to it. I mean, yea, it is great news that they vanquished the sorceress but I wanted more of a battle rather than them walking through the door, ‘oh hey Sabrina, I’m here to kill you’ – DEAD!
Rating: 3 stars
I have given this 3/5. This is because of the writing style in the middle of the book. As I said, it was quite mired and slow throughout the main of the book. I actually found myself putting it down quite a number of times. I would say, with the age of the characters, the target market would be YA with a little bit of magic thrown in.
Blurb:
Prince Graham (Gray) is forced from his kingdom (aged 11) because of his weak, indulgent father. He has always sought his father’s love but the King had given him up to the kings aid and sorceress, Lady Sabrina. He escaped with his life and made it to the forest, stumbling upon Evrard – a talking, arrogant know-it-all unicorn – who leads him to the Valley of Lost Things to hide out.
15 years later, Prince Emory (Rory) was a book nerd, orphaned at a young age and was heir to his thrown. But the kingdom was under the Regent Queen’s (Sorceress, Lady Sabrina) rule until Rory came of age, or so he thought. Rory was charged by Sabrina to go out to the mountains to apprehend brigands and bring them to justice. Turns out, it was an ambush to kill Rory and leaving Sabrina to rule his kingdom and not him.
They both crossed paths and vowed to defeat Sabrina and reclaim their kingdoms with the help of Evrard. On their journey, they fell in love with each other but knew they could never be together with two separate kingdoms. Could they combined the Kingdoms? How would their people think of this? And will they defeat Sabrina?
Opinion:
I did enjoy this book but there are certain areas that could have been a little more-ish. Personally, I believe that the storyline started of with a bang, which I loved, but after the excitement, the writing seemed to have mired a little and became very slow. A lot of discussions about feelings, which is good, as long as it adds to the story line.
In saying that, I enjoyed the love story between the main characters. The way the author writes the character really makes you think and leaves some things open for interpretation - when the proposal of marriage is accepted with the use of the sword.
Evrard - wow what a prick. He is Marmite - you either love him or hate him. The writing truly reflected his attitude and arrogance which was amazing! I also love the twists of the relationship between Gray and Evrard from loving, to hating, to missing him at the end.
I'm going to be honest, Gray holds a lot of resentment and anger after everything that he has been through, and he showed signs of this throughout the book by sulking and using snide remarks. If he has been holding this anger for 15 years, I would be expecting his character to have a more darker side. Emory on the other hand was so naive that I don't think he could be trusted as king. So maybe they are well matched for one another and the ending happened the way that it did.
When they battled Sabrina, I was feeling a little let down – SPOILER! The way they vanquished her was so quick I was thinking why was there such a build up to it. I mean, yea, it is great news that they vanquished the sorceress but I wanted more of a battle rather than them walking through the door, ‘oh hey Sabrina, I’m here to kill you’ – DEAD!
Rating: 3 stars
I have given this 3/5. This is because of the writing style in the middle of the book. As I said, it was quite mired and slow throughout the main of the book. I actually found myself putting it down quite a number of times. I would say, with the age of the characters, the target market would be YA with a little bit of magic thrown in.
September 6, 2019
Awww this is such a sweet fairytale. Gray and Rory's story is a great adventure with Everard, the unicorn. Beth Bolden has made such a beautifully sweet fairytale that is a nice slow burn. It just made the journey throughout this story so much more enjoyable to me. I just felt so good and I love it so much. I am hoping that Beth would do more stories within this world because I think this one is amazing.
September 5, 2019
If you're in the mood for a whimsical fairytale gay romance well, you're in luck! YFA is THE tale for you. From a talking unicorn, a wicked witch, shape shifting monsters, long journeys, and the cutest Princes ever, be ready for a journey that will give you all the fluffy sweet gooey feelings.
March 24, 2022
I'd read this book years ago, but with the coming sequel decided to read it again, now on an updated copy. I don't remember the part 2 from before, but I like it. It gives the book a clearer sense of finality. I also really enjoyed the story, it's not one that becomes tiresome when read twice. It's not a straightforward plot, and that leads to the feeling of wonder, which I really enjoy.
December 30, 2019
Yours, Forever After is a gorgeous escape by the talented Beth Bolden. A lovely bright and airy feeling story full of adventure, humour and steamy scenes. As a child, Prince Graham was forced to flee his kingdom and escape the evil Sabrina. He finds his way with the help of Evrard (a unicorn) to the Valley of the Lost Things and in the valley he grows to be Gray, a strong capable man, disinterested the the politics of the surrounding kingdoms. Prince Emory on the other hand is raised comfortably, spending his time in his library as he pleases, learning languages and histories while his aunt rules the country in his stead. Can you guess what happens? The men meet and a great quest is undertaken. The attraction is immediate but respect and understanding takes a little bit longer. As Rory and Gray traverse the land and fight to regain Rory's kingdom pieces of this beautiful fairytale are revealed. A truly sparkling tale of princely adventure and love, Yours, Forever After will be released September 6.
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November 14, 2022
M/M, hea, magic, fate, soulmates, ku, dual POV, instant love, low angst, low spice
Tw: betrayal, death
I really just couldn't get into this book and I'm going to start listing off what I didn't like so if you're worried about spoilers you can look at for a moment
Gray escapes with the clothes on his back and with the knowledge his dad sold him out. Harsh. The only companion is a KIND OF SHITTY unicorn. He was 11! Okay got a bit of trauma. Could use therapy... OR... Could just let him be alone for 15 years, terrified of the day he gets found or dies having done nothing.
Everyone constantly excepts Gray to know things (because he had 11 years of tutors (15 YEARS AGO)). So if he knows something.. "why don't you know more" or if he doesn't know something "but you were raised to take the throne"
Both characters fall for each other instantly.
This book reads like THE BEST CASE SCENARIO but for every single situation.
Tw: betrayal, death
I really just couldn't get into this book and I'm going to start listing off what I didn't like so if you're worried about spoilers you can look at for a moment
Gray escapes with the clothes on his back and with the knowledge his dad sold him out. Harsh. The only companion is a KIND OF SHITTY unicorn. He was 11! Okay got a bit of trauma. Could use therapy... OR... Could just let him be alone for 15 years, terrified of the day he gets found or dies having done nothing.
Everyone constantly excepts Gray to know things (because he had 11 years of tutors (15 YEARS AGO)). So if he knows something.. "why don't you know more" or if he doesn't know something "but you were raised to take the throne"
Both characters fall for each other instantly.
This book reads like THE BEST CASE SCENARIO but for every single situation.
June 23, 2022
I quite enjoyed this one. Ithe story was super fun and I always love a good fairytale. The story of this one really made the book for me because it was super imaginative and it really allowed me to lose myself into the book and its story. It was just a lot of fun to read and I really really enjoyed reading it. I wasn’t the biggest fan of all of the elements of this book but I really enjoyed the foundation of the book and I thought that it was a delight to read.
I received an ARC of this book, and this is my honest opinion
I received an ARC of this book, and this is my honest opinion
September 3, 2019
Yours, Forever After is a Gay Fairytale Romance by Beth Bolden. This is a sweet romance between a naive young Prince and a bitter and betrayed man who had to run from his royal birthright in order to survive. Don't forget the sarcastic unicorn though, you would miss a lot of fun. This tale offers the reader a wonderful adventure of villains and heroes, betrayals and manipulation, and a sweet and slow burn romance... definitely caught and kept my attention and interest. I hope to get more books similar to this or even related to this world created here and the amazing characters we met.
I received an advanced reader's copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
I received an advanced reader's copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
March 25, 2022
Everlasting
This book gave me a whole new perspective on unicorns. I love them and still want one of my own, but Evrard is a handful. He’s also in a class of his own. Come to think of it, I think he’d be inordinately proud of all of that. I enjoyed Gray and Rory’s quest to battle evil as well as watching them grow into themselves, find their way together, and fall in love. “I’ve always wanted this, I just didn’t know it.” They’re a shining example of a true partnership, complete with ups and downs, and a love that conquers all.
This book gave me a whole new perspective on unicorns. I love them and still want one of my own, but Evrard is a handful. He’s also in a class of his own. Come to think of it, I think he’d be inordinately proud of all of that. I enjoyed Gray and Rory’s quest to battle evil as well as watching them grow into themselves, find their way together, and fall in love. “I’ve always wanted this, I just didn’t know it.” They’re a shining example of a true partnership, complete with ups and downs, and a love that conquers all.
September 3, 2019
I loved this story! It was sweet and sparkly and every bit the epic unicorn-aided adventure it was billed to be. I’m hoping the author releases more from this same universe because I need more about Gray and Rory and Everard!
April 3, 2022
Yours, Ever After is a story told in the manner of a fairy tale. It brings a tale of destiny and of a slow burn romance between two princes - one a naïve young prince sent on a dangerous journey by a relative who wishes to rid of him and another who is jaded due to his personal experience that had him give up on his birth right. Add in a haughty and snooty unicorn to the mix it then you have a good recipe for a wonderful adventure with heroes, villains and magical creatures.
I did enjoy the book for the most part and though there is humor in it. this is more of the traditional fantasy story rather than a comedy. Some of the action sequences were rather exciting and the details included as well as the style matches the overall tone of the story, I did the pacing rather slow. I really felt the 400 plus pages length of the book as I was reading. There are some steamy scenes but not a lot and are far in between.
Overall, this was a pleasant albeit slow read. A decent start for a new series.
This would be 3.75 stars out of 5 for me.
I received an ARC of this book via GRR and I have chosen to publish my fair and honest review.
I did enjoy the book for the most part and though there is humor in it. this is more of the traditional fantasy story rather than a comedy. Some of the action sequences were rather exciting and the details included as well as the style matches the overall tone of the story, I did the pacing rather slow. I really felt the 400 plus pages length of the book as I was reading. There are some steamy scenes but not a lot and are far in between.
Overall, this was a pleasant albeit slow read. A decent start for a new series.
This would be 3.75 stars out of 5 for me.
I received an ARC of this book via GRR and I have chosen to publish my fair and honest review.
September 21, 2021
Two princes, each lost in their own way, find their way to their future and love.
I loved how Rory, though naïve at times, finds the strength t fight for his rightful place on the throne. And the way Gray, finds his way back into the real world and away from the valley where he had hidden himself for years.
Together they fight evil magical creatures and even more evil relatives.
I loved how Rory, though naïve at times, finds the strength t fight for his rightful place on the throne. And the way Gray, finds his way back into the real world and away from the valley where he had hidden himself for years.
Together they fight evil magical creatures and even more evil relatives.
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September 16, 2024dnf at 38 % - an engaging start but the instalove was too much.
September 7, 2022
Beth Bolden takes us on a bit of a wild, if not lengthy, magical ride. Gray and Rory were a lovely grumpy/sunshine slow burn pairing. The audiobook was entertaining and well narrated but the story does seem to drag in the middle. Unfortunately not even the quite funny brash Evrard can convince me to give this more than a solid 3 stars. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this audiobook.
September 7, 2019
This reminds me of a gay version of Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. Kind of a crossover of the both. And it's good. It just really feels like a fairy tale to me. I don't know why.
Prince Graham was just eleven when he had to run for his life in the middle of the night. A witch, Sabrina, had taken over his father's will and mind and wanted to kill Graham for his blood and power. And because his father was under her spell, he sacrificed his son. He said ok. And was going to let her have him. But somehow he and his horse got loose and they ran like the wind. Until they met her at the main gates as something else. Thankfully, they break free and run as fast and as far as they can. Eventually, they meet someone named Everard, that takes him to the Valley of the Lost and Graham becomes Gray. And learns to take care of himself and a huge farm that he fixes by himself. But time has made him complacent and when Prince Emory shows up with his guards, he knows something is up. And sure enough, he's right. Sabrina is up to her old tricks. Only this time she tricked Emory (Rory) into not taking over the throne and killed his parents at a young age to take his power. And now that he's looked back, he realizes how naive he's been and he knows he has to reclaim his throne. But he needs Gray to help him. He just doesn't know who Gray really is yet or why he is needed so bad. He just knows he wants the man. They take the journeys they are told to take and fight the battles they fight together. And when it's time for secrets to be spilled, a few more than expected come out. But it's time to go back and fight. They both know it. But as they fight Sabrina, she's full of tricks and they may not make it out alive.
Just like in any fairy tale, you've got to have that bad old witch. And she's a bitch too. She's already ruined one kingdom and is on the verge of ruining another.
I feel sorry for both of these princes. At such a young age, Graham is run from his only home. And Rory, is firmly persuaded to keep his nose in his books and studies. He didn't think twice about what he should be doing about ruling the kingdom. It wasn't until his last conversation with her that he finally started to see her for what she truly was. At least partially. Graham, unfortunately knew full well, and now all he wanted was to remain lost and love at peace with maybe someone to love with him. But fate had a different plan for these two and it came with a vengeance. And neither is happy with the results. Oh, not against each other. Although, they are trying to fight their chemistry as well.
But it takes a lot of courage to face your fears and overcome what was done to you. It takes courage to face danger head on when you know you could very possibly die. It takes courage to love someone in those circumstances as well. And these guys have it in spades. Even when they don't think so. And it made for a good story.
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Prince Graham was just eleven when he had to run for his life in the middle of the night. A witch, Sabrina, had taken over his father's will and mind and wanted to kill Graham for his blood and power. And because his father was under her spell, he sacrificed his son. He said ok. And was going to let her have him. But somehow he and his horse got loose and they ran like the wind. Until they met her at the main gates as something else. Thankfully, they break free and run as fast and as far as they can. Eventually, they meet someone named Everard, that takes him to the Valley of the Lost and Graham becomes Gray. And learns to take care of himself and a huge farm that he fixes by himself. But time has made him complacent and when Prince Emory shows up with his guards, he knows something is up. And sure enough, he's right. Sabrina is up to her old tricks. Only this time she tricked Emory (Rory) into not taking over the throne and killed his parents at a young age to take his power. And now that he's looked back, he realizes how naive he's been and he knows he has to reclaim his throne. But he needs Gray to help him. He just doesn't know who Gray really is yet or why he is needed so bad. He just knows he wants the man. They take the journeys they are told to take and fight the battles they fight together. And when it's time for secrets to be spilled, a few more than expected come out. But it's time to go back and fight. They both know it. But as they fight Sabrina, she's full of tricks and they may not make it out alive.
Just like in any fairy tale, you've got to have that bad old witch. And she's a bitch too. She's already ruined one kingdom and is on the verge of ruining another.
I feel sorry for both of these princes. At such a young age, Graham is run from his only home. And Rory, is firmly persuaded to keep his nose in his books and studies. He didn't think twice about what he should be doing about ruling the kingdom. It wasn't until his last conversation with her that he finally started to see her for what she truly was. At least partially. Graham, unfortunately knew full well, and now all he wanted was to remain lost and love at peace with maybe someone to love with him. But fate had a different plan for these two and it came with a vengeance. And neither is happy with the results. Oh, not against each other. Although, they are trying to fight their chemistry as well.
But it takes a lot of courage to face your fears and overcome what was done to you. It takes courage to face danger head on when you know you could very possibly die. It takes courage to love someone in those circumstances as well. And these guys have it in spades. Even when they don't think so. And it made for a good story.
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May 15, 2022
This was a fun diversion, until it wasn't. I enjoyed it at first, and after reading the Kindle sample, was intrigued enough to purchase the ebook so I could find out what happened. But the writing (and plot, and characters) began to grate on me more and more as it went on.
The whole thing was too simple, easy and pat, and there was too much explaining and dwelling on minutiae and mushy speechifying. Part of that is personal preference--I prefer epic forbidden romance/enemies-to-lovers stories where the characters still hate each other at the end of book 1 and can just barely admit their feelings at the end of book 3 (no, of course I don't have a particular trilogy in mind....). I prefer subtlety--even subtext--over obvious statements of feelings. And it probably didn't help that I had just finished reading just such a trilogy which also happened to have *a lot* of parallels with this book.
Also, I have heard people talk about how in gay romance written by women for women, the characters and situations can come off as...not really how gay men are. I had never noticed it before in gay/mm romance written by women/AFAB people, but I *really* noticed it in this book. The way the characters talked to and thought about each other.. It was *so* mushy and didn't feel like the way men would talk to each other, even gay men who are together. And if I as an AFAB person noticed, it must have been really extreme.
So unfortunately, I would not recommend this book.
The whole thing was too simple, easy and pat, and there was too much explaining and dwelling on minutiae and mushy speechifying. Part of that is personal preference--I prefer epic forbidden romance/enemies-to-lovers stories where the characters still hate each other at the end of book 1 and can just barely admit their feelings at the end of book 3 (no, of course I don't have a particular trilogy in mind....). I prefer subtlety--even subtext--over obvious statements of feelings. And it probably didn't help that I had just finished reading just such a trilogy which also happened to have *a lot* of parallels with this book.
Also, I have heard people talk about how in gay romance written by women for women, the characters and situations can come off as...not really how gay men are. I had never noticed it before in gay/mm romance written by women/AFAB people, but I *really* noticed it in this book. The way the characters talked to and thought about each other.. It was *so* mushy and didn't feel like the way men would talk to each other, even gay men who are together. And if I as an AFAB person noticed, it must have been really extreme.
So unfortunately, I would not recommend this book.
September 30, 2019
I have to say I wasn’t expecting to like this story so much, I was engaged from the beginning, when Prince Graham, only eleven years old, needed to leave his life at the castle and escape to a beautiful valley with the company of the king of the unicorns. Here he will built a new, solitary life and will become a strong young farmer, Gray. Until, fifteen years later, his farm and valley are crowded with Prince Emory and his guards, sent on a fake mission that’s actually a trap. Emory knew nothing about and soon he and Gray discover they have an enemy in common to fight otherwise their reign will be forever lost.
The reading flew easily, although the book is long, I was never bored, I gladly followed these two young men in their adventures with the arrogant unicorn, Evrard. There was some action but not too much, the novel is more about Gray and Rory, the long journeys they took helped them to see how strong was the connection between them, moreover they learnt the future they were fighting for, was possible and real, just there to be claimed.
Your, Forever After is a lovely fairy tales, with the right amount of sweetness, humours and magic. I hope the author will give more titles like this one.
The reading flew easily, although the book is long, I was never bored, I gladly followed these two young men in their adventures with the arrogant unicorn, Evrard. There was some action but not too much, the novel is more about Gray and Rory, the long journeys they took helped them to see how strong was the connection between them, moreover they learnt the future they were fighting for, was possible and real, just there to be claimed.
Your, Forever After is a lovely fairy tales, with the right amount of sweetness, humours and magic. I hope the author will give more titles like this one.
September 3, 2019
Yours,Forever After is the epic,magical adventure of Rory and Gray.
Well,maybe their first encounter isn't all that magical. Gray is not that happy about the the colorful peacock of a prince that dares to disrupt the peace of his valley. And Rory is definitely not charmed by the filthy, grouchy farmer,despite how big,manly and attractive he is.
They soon have to get over the not so stellar first impressions and find a way to work together, because they have a dangerous common enemy to take down.
Their endeavor is full of past and present trials,with the unlikely help of an uppity,huffy unicorn. To me it was absolutely a wondrous, sweet experience to read through, as Rory and Gray become each page more trusting in their own capabilities and in each other's. To witness as very moment spent together they are more in love,more convinced of what their future should entail and ready to do anything in order to achieve it.
Beth Bolden has written an amazing fairytale and I can't recommend Yours,Forever After enough.
Well,maybe their first encounter isn't all that magical. Gray is not that happy about the the colorful peacock of a prince that dares to disrupt the peace of his valley. And Rory is definitely not charmed by the filthy, grouchy farmer,despite how big,manly and attractive he is.
They soon have to get over the not so stellar first impressions and find a way to work together, because they have a dangerous common enemy to take down.
Their endeavor is full of past and present trials,with the unlikely help of an uppity,huffy unicorn. To me it was absolutely a wondrous, sweet experience to read through, as Rory and Gray become each page more trusting in their own capabilities and in each other's. To witness as very moment spent together they are more in love,more convinced of what their future should entail and ready to do anything in order to achieve it.
Beth Bolden has written an amazing fairytale and I can't recommend Yours,Forever After enough.
September 7, 2019
This book had lots of potential. The characters were well thought out. I enjoyed the development between Gray and Rory. What really got me though was how boring I actually found this book. The action scenes were lackluster. Even the final battle was meh. Maybe it’s just me and my expectation of fantasy. I do have to say that if there were more books to be written about Rory and Gray that I would read them because I did really like them.
September 9, 2019
this was amazing.. it was fun.. it was sweet..it was sexy and it was interesting.. it made me super happy to read honestly. it was like a mashup of fairytales thrown into one haha.. plus this cover is gorgeous!.. this is action packed with snark and romance and angst haha... it also has an amazing unicorn and a lot of fun fairytale world involved! loved it so much
September 10, 2019
I was immediately drawn into the story of Gray, then Rory.
The author did a great job of creating a world of unicorns and evil forces in a believable way that had me invested in the story and wanting both of these young men to reclaim their kingdoms right from the beginning.
A journey of trust, power, birth right, secrets and manipulations.
A great romantic fantasy story I thoroughly enjoyed.
The author did a great job of creating a world of unicorns and evil forces in a believable way that had me invested in the story and wanting both of these young men to reclaim their kingdoms right from the beginning.
A journey of trust, power, birth right, secrets and manipulations.
A great romantic fantasy story I thoroughly enjoyed.
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