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Forever & Ever

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Love is powerful, but sometimes the only person who can save you is yourself.


After the bullet that left Tatum grieving, nothing is the same. She can’t speak, sleep, or eat, and every day seems to be getting worse. As Tate tries to determine who is to blame for the tragedy that happened in her own living room, she can’t seem to point the finger at anyone other than herself. The guilt is swallowing her whole, and when losing both herself and Axel becomes too much for her, Tate has to make some very difficult decisions for herself and for those she loves most.

In the third and final installment of the Forever Series, love, sacrifice, and redemption will mix to determine who has a chance at happily ever after.

But will happily ever after include Axel?

323 pages, Paperback

Published December 28, 2021

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Trinity Lemm

9 books249 followers
Trinity Lemm is an award-winning romance author, best known for writing The Roommates Duet. She's a recent college graduate of Western Michigan University, earning her degree in entrepreneurship with a minor in dance. She began her writing career in college and enjoys writing realistically flawed characters, along with fast paced stories. When she's not writing, you could find her dancing or watching scary movies.

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Profile Image for Dana Ilie.
407 reviews397 followers
November 25, 2021
Wow what a journey .... A beautiful, real, troubled love story. Do not be misled by the age of the author, the whole series is extremely well written, without gaps, without exaggerations. The problems Tatum faces, and her reactions in traumatic moments, and after those moments pass are very well described. Trinity Lemm has been very well documented, and I'm glad I have the honor of reading first hand the story she wrote. It's not an easy book, even if it focuses on the love story between Axel and Tatum, it's also a life lesson. It presents some serious problems and they are described correctly, it opens the eyes of many, whoever wants to understand something from the story of the two will understand.
Good luck in the next project and I am with you if you need a critical eye.
Profile Image for Romance Recs.
1,064 reviews193 followers
December 28, 2021
Forever & Ever is the conclusion of Tate and Axel’s up and down journey. This trilogy has taken us through a young couple’s college love story and it hasn’t been easy.

From their first meeting Axel knew there was something about Tate he had to have. He was a player, but she was different. It seems that even on that first date he knew that.

In the conclusion, we are brought right back to the moment after the shooting. No spoilers don’t worry.

The aftermath leaves Tate in emotional turmoil once again as she battles with her mental health struggles. Her ex was manipulative and it seems he’s still causing damage even though he’s not around.

This book shows how hard Axel is willing to fight for the love of his life. Total boyfriend goals.

Is a young author but she’s done a great job with this series!

I am so grateful to have received an ARC and am leaving my review voluntarily.
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293 reviews21 followers
December 3, 2021
This was the perfect ending to this Trilogy! I couldn’t have asked for a better ending.
This book was just as much as an emotional rollercoaster as the other two! The Author writes about emotional trauma and other things that can usually be swept under the rug. It’s realis tic and relatable in so many ways.
Connor is just a Prick and I hate him 😂
As for Tatum, her character development is awesome throughout the trilogy. Mental health is important and often overlooked.
Axel came a long way as well. He loved her enough to let her go and work on herself and mental health to get better so she could be better for him.
I just love this series so much and enjoyed every book.
Again Connor is shit and deserved what he got!
Profile Image for Abigail.
127 reviews5 followers
November 23, 2021
Wow, Forever and Ever is such an amazing end to this great trilogy! It was for sure an emotional rollercoaster and made me to cry a couple times, but when the beginning wrecked me, the end put me back together.

I loved seeing Tate and Axe grow even more! They were put through hell and back but they kept on fighting for their love. They were in no way perfect and had their ups and downs, but their love got them through everything life *cough cough Conner* through at them. Their relationship was so real, but it was still super cute and I love them together so much!

I’m so sad that this story is coming to end because I want more of Tate and Axe, but am so happy that they got the ending they deserved! That ending leaves some up to interpretation and I love imagining what the rest of their lives will be like. Please make note of triggers caused by emotional abuse and second-hand physical abuse.

Thank you to the author for an arc of this great book! Go preorder/order Forever and Ever!
Profile Image for JL Roberts.
884 reviews91 followers
December 28, 2021
Forever & Ever (Forever #3) is the conclusion to the Forever trilogy. This has been one emotional rollercoaster of a series. Both of our main characters have endured emotional traumas especially after the ending of book two. This is the aftermath and the process of trying to get back to a normal after everything was shaken violently out of place for our couple.
Tatem's journey of trauma and recovery and mental health are so real which just made me feel that much more for this character. Axel's support that he gives to Tatem is so fierce you can feel the love he has for her.
I loved the wrap up for this series. Tatem and Axel were made for each other and though they have had a long emotionally charged journey they find their HEA surrounded by love, friends and family.
Profile Image for Ashley Edwards.
18 reviews2 followers
January 10, 2022
Great end to the amazing YA series. I have followed Tatum and Axel's journey since day one and was so happy to have been able to read to the end of their love story.
This book did have a slower start than the other two in the series but once you got past that slow beginning, the adventures seemed to pick up just like the other two books.
If you're looking for an emotional, drama filled read, then this is the series for you. The journey of Tatum and her working through so much trauma with Axel as a savior for her will have you captivated by the strong bond of the two main characters.

Cannot wait to read more by this author ☺️👍🏼
2 reviews
December 28, 2021
Wow…that’s really all I can say right now.


I loved every single page of this last book, and I can’t believe Tatum and Axel’s story is over. Their love story has been so beautiful to read about, the good and the bad. It’s so real and authentic, and Trinity doesn’t hesitate to go to those dark places with her characters.

This series has been absolutely amazing, and I can’t wait to see what Trinity has up her sleeve!
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868 reviews14 followers
December 23, 2021
Forever & Ever is the book of the aftermath of Connor getting shot. The beginning of this book was hard to read. Tate and Axel will always have a piece of my heart, I love they're stories. It was difficult to read about Tate's mental break down and her faking that she was ok. I think it was great that Axel stuck by her when it would have been so easy to just walk away. This book makes me cry with all the bad things happening and even some of the good, laugh when things get snarky, and makes me root for them thru all the bad and good times. They have a great relationship, a relationship I wish I had, minus the mental issues and the drama. When this series ends, it's gonna feel like i'm losing two friends that I love so much. This is a series I think every person who loves romance books such read. I would give this book, the whole series 5 stars, only cause I can't go any higher. Trinity Lemm is easily a new one click, I can't wait to see what she writes next. This series is so very highly recommended.
Profile Image for Shelby.
526 reviews116 followers
November 18, 2021
This was a perfect ending to this series.

Forever & Ever was filled with so many raw emotions from both Axel & Tatum. I was drawn to them the moment I started this book, after each chapter I needed to read the next because it was so good.

This one follows the aftermath of book 2, the ending where someone gets shot leaving us on a cliffhanger of not knowing who😱

It was eating away at me all these months of waiting & not knowing what was happening until book 3.

Tatum has a very hard time coming to terms with what happened & truly believes it’s all her fault. Which is really isn’t. It was wrong place, wrong time scenario.
Causing her to distance herself from everyone in her life until she can “fix” herself because she thinks she is broken from the way she is dealing with the trauma she just went through.

Axel is also struggling a lot, but he is also welcoming some people in his life he wasn’t allowing much in before.
Although he is struggling a lot, he is making sure he is there for Tatum. He want her to be okay more than himself.

No matter what they always find their way back to one another.

This was a HEA & I loved all of this book, so many tears were shed.
Happy tears and sad tears.

There was quite a few cute moments as well!
I loved this one part where Axel is trying to braid Tatum’s hair and he’s like “i’m suppose to have four pieces right?”😭🤣
Precious man, he’s a whole different breed. So wholesome. I love him.
Profile Image for Ashley Shimanek.
10 reviews
December 21, 2021
The second book in this series left off on a wild cliffhanger and I thought i could accurately guess where the final book would pick up and what would happen at the beginning of the third book but the first few pages PROVED ME WRONG. Wow, the twists and emotions right from the start were a game changer!
One of the most interesting parts to me was a call back to something mentioned in the first book. I wondered how Tate’s history of addiction in her family would relate to the story so while it was hard to see her character struggle, it was also so well done and a nice call back to details from the first book. But is also was heartbreaking to see Tate struggle with this and how much her guilt was affecting her life, her relationship with Axel, and her relationship with herself. Axel also showed great maturity and character growth by allowing Tate to do what was needed to help herself. But in true Tate and Axel fashion, they work on themselves and fight to get back to each other. This book was full of really emotional moments and I loved that therapy was shown as a resource throughout the book because for many people it is a necessary resource to help process their emotions or certain events. And of course, this was just a great conclusion to the series and there is a great sense of closure for the characters!
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120 reviews33 followers
December 24, 2021
I recommend this book if you like:
-the sequels
-college romance
-addressing mental health issues

This third and final instalment of the Forever series was highly anticipated as the last book ended with intense drama and a cliff-hanger.

We follow Tate and Axel on an emotional journey. Due to events that happened in the second book, Tate is struggling with her mental health and has to make some difficult decisions including spending some time working on herself and recovering from traumatic events. This is admirable and although it was a difficult time for both Tate and Axel, it was all worth it to return to her normal self and have the chance to make peace with the past.

My absolute favourite part of the book was the last quarter. It just filled me with so much joy. It was so romantic and I loved how it ended. Trinity wrapped up the series incredibly well, leaving no loose ends. I have thoroughly enjoyed following these characters and their stories. Trinity is a very talented writer, she ensures you are fully emersed into the story, the characters’ lives and the surroundings.
Profile Image for Max Fictional.
174 reviews1 follower
December 10, 2021
I received an Advanced Reader Copy and am voluntarily writing an honest review.

What a ride this series has been! This one had me hooked, I must say.

Such a slow, yet enjoyably paced book. There was a trope near the end that I personally dislike, and I know others tend to find it unfavorable, but looking past that, I feel that this book is the one that involved the most character development and I sincerely appreciated that aspect of this.

I do, however, feel like Tate is irrational about a lot of things, and I just had a hard time believing that someone could be so blind.

Despite any downfalls, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this series and I’m still craving chocolate chip pancakes. I strive for a relationship like Tatum and Axel! 🥰

Guide to my ratings:
5 stars: flawless, hard to put down
4 stars: it was really good and memorable
3 stars: it was good/okay
2 stars: no redeeming qualities and forgettable
1 star: horrible, had no idea what was going on, boring!!!
Profile Image for Chrissy Wilson.
585 reviews12 followers
December 8, 2021
I think this book was the perfect ending to this trilogy. The emotional rollercoaster is worth every minute of the time spent reading. The problems Tatum faces are real and this author brings the subject to light so well. Axel is flawed, but also perfect. He is always there for his girl, even in the hardest moments they both have to face. People are usually too scared to write about mental health and PTSD, but this author has done their research and feels the trauma. They turned the pain into a beautiful story. It has been amazing getting to know this author through their writing and characters. If you haven't started this series yet, you need to start with book one so that you can grow with the characters and feel with the characters. You won't be disappointed.
Profile Image for Hope Anderson (HopelessBookAddict).
1,435 reviews21 followers
December 26, 2021
I am a crying mess now...just having finished a series that has literally meant so much to me. I am sad to have it over but happy with the conclusion to all the characters storylines. I am truly grateful to the author who has become someone I admire and love talking to. I cannot wait to see what she writes next. So for now, until I reread you again, goodbye to Tatum and Axel. It has been a emotional, to say the least, ride and I am so blessed to have read this series and have been a part of the experience. 10/10 would HIGHLY recommend.
Profile Image for Kyla Boelk.
114 reviews
December 10, 2021
What an EMOTIONAL freakin ride.
Like dangggg.

I cried so many times. It was so depressing and it hurt my heart. I dragged my feet finishing because my heart just couldn’t take it.

But I eventually picked it back up and got to wrap up Tate & Axel’s story. 😍

I’m very pleased with the epilogue!
3 reviews
December 26, 2021
Trinity does it again. Emotional, warm, and a total rollercoaster. Forever Frozen was left off on probably the biggest cliff hanger of the decade and this book hooked me from the start, just like it's previous 2 companions in the trilogy, I couldn't put it down! This entire series is raw, real, and helped bring the title of C-PTSD to readers eyes. Not trying to say too much but you can expect to have lots of "what the heck" and "oh my god I love Tate & Axel" moments. Trinity's books never fail to amaze me, can't wait to see what she comes out with next.
Profile Image for Kim Whitehead.
2,838 reviews
January 5, 2022
Trinity Lemm takes you on an extremely emotional journey! You could feel the despair through the pages!! Forever & Ever will put you through the ringer! But love prevailed! Fantastic book!
Profile Image for Rachelle LeBlanc.
510 reviews11 followers
December 27, 2021
Forever & Ever is the final book in the Forever Series by Trinity Lemm.

I have honestly enjoyed reading the story of Tatum and Axel and watching them grow individually and as a couple. Sad this is the end of their story :(

Forever & Ever is definitely the most emotional of the three books. In this book, you truly see how C-PTSD from abuse can effect someone. Tatum spent a good bit of the book feeling guilty about something she didn’t do nor cause. She slowly is able to get back to herself and have her happily ever after.

I would and have recommended this book and series to several people. As someone who was in an abusive relationship and still struggles, it is nice to see a story that shows what it’s like in a true representation and not simply a researched representation.
Profile Image for Barbara.
233 reviews5 followers
December 8, 2021
IF YOU LOVE ANNA TODD’S AFTER SERIES YOU HAVE TO READ TRINITY LEMM’S FOREVER SERIES!!

I can’t rave enough about how phenomenal this series is!

*College Second Chance Romance
*Bad Boy / Good Girl
*Emotionally Gripping
*Raw Emotions
*Enemies to Lovers
*Mystery & Suspense

Forever & Ever is the third and final book in the Forever series. Readers, let me tell you…Trinity created yet another masterpiece!

I was so excited to read this book because Axel & Tatum hold a very special place in my heart. Plus after reading that dramatic cliffhanger in Forever Frozen, I was ready to dive into Forever & Ever to find out what happened next!

Forever & Ever is so emotional and raw. The story addresses such real issues that people can learn from and relate to. It contains subjects such as heartbreak, PTSD, complex PTSD, mental health, addiction, etc. I applaud Trinity for not only addressing these issues, but writing about them so well.

I don’t want to say too much about the story of Forever & Ever because I don’t want leak any spoilers. However, I can tell you that this was an amazing conclusion to the series!

The Forever Series is a beautiful story that I will hold close to my heart forever! I seriously cannot recommend this series enough. If you are thinking about checking it out, JUST DO IT!

I cannot wait to read all of Trinity’s future works!
Profile Image for Whitney Rahrig.
103 reviews2 followers
March 8, 2023
Where to begin? This author is young and so talented. She brought to the surface some difficult topics in this series and the importantance of healing while also normalizing therapy. I fell in love with Tate and Axel and wanted them to succeed. I'm so glad they got their happy ending. This book was amazing, and the series as a whole was a great ride.
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3 reviews
August 29, 2022
Very happy with the way the book series ended and very grateful for the bouncing back and forth between BOTH of their point of views. I absolutely love books that tell both point of views. It gives such a better understanding of the story as a whole.
220 reviews1 follower
November 20, 2022
loved it so much!!! one my favourite trilogy’s i wish we got ashton and giannas story oo and tate and axels baby i wanna see them with children
Profile Image for Karisa Darling.
235 reviews1 follower
December 9, 2021
This review is bittersweet for me to write. I’ve become so attached to this series and these characters, it pains me that it’s over 😫. Trinity did me proud though and I’m so obsessed with how this ended!! It was such a beautiful and emotional journey all the way through, and I appreciate how well Tate’s mental health struggles are portrayed. I love a book that really makes you care about the characters and this is definitely one of those books for me. Overall, just bravo and I 100% recommend this series!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Profile Image for Abbi.
88 reviews1 follower
December 7, 2021
‘Even the most inactive volcanoes had to erupt at some point.’

Safe to say, Trinity’s writing style has erupted straight into one of my favourites. Every time I think I cannot love Axel and Tatum more, Lemm gives me another reason to fall head over heels with them. One of my most favourite series this year. I am in complete awe of Lemm and how she can make characters come to life right in front of your eyes. I will never stop recommending this series. This final novel was both heart wrenching and heart warming, something that is hard to achieve in one book. If you read anything this year, make sure it’s this series.
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132 reviews13 followers
January 2, 2022
📖 𝐵𝑜𝑜𝓀 𝑅𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌 📖
Forever & Ever by @trinitylemmauthor
Book 3 in the Forever series

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶

I’ll be honest the beginning of this book is heavy and dark and emotional. It very vividly shows the emotional and physical pain of experiencing an extremely traumatizing event. Handle it with care.

But for everyone girl who has told themselves they want a guy to show his emotions and his love for a girl…this book will make you fall even harder for Axel. I promise.

Trinity, Trinity, Trinity…you sly little minx. I’m so proud of the huge step you took in adding some serious steam to book 3! Yes, girl I’m 10000% here for it! And can I say, the freaking comedic relief was 👩‍🍳 💋 🤣

Overall, if you’re looking to be emotionally ruined. To have the characters hit absolute rock bottom (or the pits of hell) and literally have to claw their way back to a healthy happiness, this book is for you.

Also every book in romance should end like this book does…but that’s my own personal preference 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️
Profile Image for Michaela Burton.
101 reviews4 followers
July 2, 2024
The third and final book in the Forever series concludes the rollercoaster of events our main characters Tate and Axel have been on. We’ve seen their highs and lows, but this book gives us a closer view at what healing looks like individually. As important as it is having someone to lean on when things get difficult, it’s just as important to find strength and peace on your own.

As we pick up in the moments after the thrilling cliffhanger in the second book, we find our main characters broken beyond what they have ever experienced. While physically they are fine, mentally they have a lot of baggage to sort through. Seeing how they handle their mental health while on the road to recovery is heartbreaking and relatable and makes me fall in love with these characters even more.

Lemm outdid herself with this book and carries herself as an author with years of experience. She has such a mature style of writing and it shows; from the character development to wrapping up the story with such a nice bow at the end, I had no choice but to read this whole book in one sitting.

While I myself am still recovering from finishing yet another incredible series, I can’t help but feel bittersweet. I love this series and these characters and I am so sad to see all of it come to a close, but at the same time I am so happy I could be on this journey and thrilled at the way it all came together.

I can’t wait to see what projects are in Lemm’s future and hope I can continue to be a part of them. If haven’t already, get started with the Forever series with book 1: Forever Burn.
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