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The Shorts #11
Happily, Ever ...
What happens after the happily ever after?
When they get news of another couple’s impending divorce, Rumi forces a conversation that reveals simmering fears, hurt, and secrets in her and Micah’s marriage. And once they confront long overdue questions about the stability of their own family, will their friends’ relationship be the only one coming to an end?
When they get news of another couple’s impending divorce, Rumi forces a conversation that reveals simmering fears, hurt, and secrets in her and Micah’s marriage. And once they confront long overdue questions about the stability of their own family, will their friends’ relationship be the only one coming to an end?
147 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2021
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Nia Forrester
56 books997 followersI live in Philadelphia, PA where by day I work on public policy reform, and by night I read authors who move me, and write woman-centered fiction.
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October 28, 2021
excellent
Nia is in her sweet spot again… raw, real, love. Few people write as brilliantly about marriage as she does. Excellent work.
Nia is in her sweet spot again… raw, real, love. Few people write as brilliantly about marriage as she does. Excellent work.
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September 22, 2022As usual, Nia wrote another stellar book. She sucked me into the dysfunctional relationship and took me on an emotionally-charged, heart-wrenching ride.
(Side note: Vanessa is one messy b*tch, and Rumi making excuses for her trash behavior was nuts.)
One of the ideas in the novel is “Sharing secrets to make them lose their power.” One of the worst ideas I’ve ever heard, and of course it caused problems. I think sometimes people want to share secrets, not because it’s the noble thing to do or it helps the other party, but it comes out of a selfish desire to rid themselves of guilt.
By the end of the story I didn’t think this couple should stay together. For one, I think Micah loved Rumi way more than she loved him. Two, it was hard to see past the deceptions and general unhappiness to understand why they even worked as a couple. The love a married couple should have for each other just wasn’t there.
(Side note: Vanessa is one messy b*tch, and Rumi making excuses for her trash behavior was nuts.)
One of the ideas in the novel is “Sharing secrets to make them lose their power.” One of the worst ideas I’ve ever heard, and of course it caused problems. I think sometimes people want to share secrets, not because it’s the noble thing to do or it helps the other party, but it comes out of a selfish desire to rid themselves of guilt.
By the end of the story I didn’t think this couple should stay together. For one, I think Micah loved Rumi way more than she loved him. Two, it was hard to see past the deceptions and general unhappiness to understand why they even worked as a couple. The love a married couple should have for each other just wasn’t there.
October 27, 2021
Wow, wow and wow!
Wow, wow and another Wow! I must admit, this was not the story I expected based on the cover. Wow, I was entranced with the way the author so eloquently told this story. Every marriage has its ups and downs, but baby, this story showed how things can go array and get tangled in webs of lies and deciet. The story also told about family, love, relationships, familiarity and what's underneath the regalia. I am so happy to have never had Vanessa in my life. Micah is my Andrew, he is love and devotion for me the same way Micah experiences Rumi, even when she doubts. I was so happy when the rose colored glasses fell way for Rumi before she ruined her Happily, Ever... I loved the voice in this story, it was refreshing, near-nerdy-good, and filled thought-provoking moments. I enjoyed this one immensely.
Wow, wow and another Wow! I must admit, this was not the story I expected based on the cover. Wow, I was entranced with the way the author so eloquently told this story. Every marriage has its ups and downs, but baby, this story showed how things can go array and get tangled in webs of lies and deciet. The story also told about family, love, relationships, familiarity and what's underneath the regalia. I am so happy to have never had Vanessa in my life. Micah is my Andrew, he is love and devotion for me the same way Micah experiences Rumi, even when she doubts. I was so happy when the rose colored glasses fell way for Rumi before she ruined her Happily, Ever... I loved the voice in this story, it was refreshing, near-nerdy-good, and filled thought-provoking moments. I enjoyed this one immensely.
October 29, 2021
This NTMA is everything I have heard. I am so glad I was able to be introduced to her through this novella. This thought provoking story invoked emotions of all sorts. The gems were dropped throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed ever page. I am looking forward to reading more from this author!
November 24, 2022
True love and friendship
This story was amazing! It highlighted the issues of true love, true friendship and the baggage we carry from out childhoods and was done masterfully!
This story was amazing! It highlighted the issues of true love, true friendship and the baggage we carry from out childhoods and was done masterfully!
October 26, 2021
As usual...
Nia Forrester delivers a thought provoking, emotionally charged story that covers a relationship in one of the various stages of commitment. And the one thing she does not do, whether or not the featured couple is dating, engaged, married, or somewhere in between...is sugar coat the fact that all relationships take work. It's what I love most about her stories, that nothing worth having comes easy! I'm here for all the drama and angst as long as it makes sense for journey! And I have yet to be disappointed!
Nia Forrester delivers a thought provoking, emotionally charged story that covers a relationship in one of the various stages of commitment. And the one thing she does not do, whether or not the featured couple is dating, engaged, married, or somewhere in between...is sugar coat the fact that all relationships take work. It's what I love most about her stories, that nothing worth having comes easy! I'm here for all the drama and angst as long as it makes sense for journey! And I have yet to be disappointed!
May 7, 2026
4.5 -My first read from this author and yeah I better not miss another. Listened on Audible. This was good and messy. However, very real and raw. Some couples wouldn’t even go this deep to put everything on the table. Also a good example of what’s done in the dark comes to light eventually. Not sure i would be this strong with everything that came out but i ate this book up. I loved the way it ended because yeah hoe move around!!
February 27, 2026
Bayyyybay, Vanessa was NEVER your friend!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nia Forrester, get to the front ....because girlllll, you know you started some dramaaaa.
Rumi, the overthinker of all overthinkers, made me scream at least 5 times how she hagged and hagged at an issue that seems like it came out of NOWHERE (little did we know, there was more behind the curtain)....however, Micah got down to the bottom of the issue after it spiraled out of control for dear life. And it was said best, this is a talk we should have had 10 years ago. Rumi was so concerned that Micah was feeling unsatisfied and unhappy in their marriage...while she was projecting some of her own insecurities the whole time. While it took a second to get to the nucleus, so many layers of the onion were peeled back. Thank GOD this was not an 8 hour or 12 hour audiobook! Great context, just an overwhelming character in Rumi. She wanted to know who touch who first and who said what....it was just a lot of nagging and information...yet, it revealed what GOD wanted her to see the whole time...Vanessa was and still is a SNAKE! For it to be a 4 hour audiobook, it was also a slow burn. Deep.
The one piece that threw me in left field was how Micah said he never wanted to tell her because of her reaction to protect Vanessa and not believe him. Super DEEP. You had all that faith in a hooker that wanted your life the entire time! Scandalous.
Rumi, the overthinker of all overthinkers, made me scream at least 5 times how she hagged and hagged at an issue that seems like it came out of NOWHERE (little did we know, there was more behind the curtain)....however, Micah got down to the bottom of the issue after it spiraled out of control for dear life. And it was said best, this is a talk we should have had 10 years ago. Rumi was so concerned that Micah was feeling unsatisfied and unhappy in their marriage...while she was projecting some of her own insecurities the whole time. While it took a second to get to the nucleus, so many layers of the onion were peeled back. Thank GOD this was not an 8 hour or 12 hour audiobook! Great context, just an overwhelming character in Rumi. She wanted to know who touch who first and who said what....it was just a lot of nagging and information...yet, it revealed what GOD wanted her to see the whole time...Vanessa was and still is a SNAKE! For it to be a 4 hour audiobook, it was also a slow burn. Deep.
The one piece that threw me in left field was how Micah said he never wanted to tell her because of her reaction to protect Vanessa and not believe him. Super DEEP. You had all that faith in a hooker that wanted your life the entire time! Scandalous.
October 30, 2021
Why she remains as one of my top favorite authors of all time
I think calling this author a romance author is limiting because her stories are always intimate giving us an unusual yet welcoming depth and the right dose of reality. You feel the range of emotions and find yourself in the midst of the story as if it was your own. This story looks at a married couple, Micah and Rumi who through the most unlikely event hosted by friends begin to confront uncomfortable truths about their relationship. Truths that have the potential to derail things putting their love and commitment to the test. The path to the ending of the story wasn't easy but when I got there I gained life lessons and a sense of appreciation for my own marriage. I thought the author was spying on me because I understood. This kind of story is not often written nor considered because it doesn't give the predictable HEA but this story is necessary. I applaud the author's willingness to enter this territory and conquer it in her usual design. She is a wordsmith and an intimacy artist. I look forward to anything she has next because she has always delivered in the past and now. Great read.
I think calling this author a romance author is limiting because her stories are always intimate giving us an unusual yet welcoming depth and the right dose of reality. You feel the range of emotions and find yourself in the midst of the story as if it was your own. This story looks at a married couple, Micah and Rumi who through the most unlikely event hosted by friends begin to confront uncomfortable truths about their relationship. Truths that have the potential to derail things putting their love and commitment to the test. The path to the ending of the story wasn't easy but when I got there I gained life lessons and a sense of appreciation for my own marriage. I thought the author was spying on me because I understood. This kind of story is not often written nor considered because it doesn't give the predictable HEA but this story is necessary. I applaud the author's willingness to enter this territory and conquer it in her usual design. She is a wordsmith and an intimacy artist. I look forward to anything she has next because she has always delivered in the past and now. Great read.
May 6, 2026
this was a good ole time. ain’t never read nothing like this! sat the whole time! characters was sum else!
January 21, 2022
Happily Ever... (The Shorts Book 11)
Micah's wife Rumi irritated me because she was so insecure. Focusing on his mistake and not her own. They both stepped out, but at different times in the relationship. Not at all after their marriage. So, moving on...
1/21/2022.
Micah's wife Rumi irritated me because she was so insecure. Focusing on his mistake and not her own. They both stepped out, but at different times in the relationship. Not at all after their marriage. So, moving on...
1/21/2022.
October 28, 2021
The Nut & Forget Clause
I never thought that I would actually read words that reflected my past relationship with my ex. Even though this is a short story, Nia left me speechless and enraptured from the first page until the very end. We all go through a period of "The Nut & Forget Clause" in our relationships. Because sex AFTER an argument doesn't feel the same vs sex BEFORE the argument. I'm not sure if this method would of worked for me, but I'm glad it did for Micah & Rumi.
I never thought that I would actually read words that reflected my past relationship with my ex. Even though this is a short story, Nia left me speechless and enraptured from the first page until the very end. We all go through a period of "The Nut & Forget Clause" in our relationships. Because sex AFTER an argument doesn't feel the same vs sex BEFORE the argument. I'm not sure if this method would of worked for me, but I'm glad it did for Micah & Rumi.
August 16, 2025
I just finished Book 11 in this series, and wow what a reread! I read it when it first came out, but listening on Audible this time with the narrators brought it to life in a whole new way. The emotion, the tension, the heat it had me just as hooked as the first time.
Let me just say this: I am beyond sick of Rumi. Micah truly has the patience of God to deal with her constant blind loyalty to Vanessa. No matter how much irrefutable proof was put in her face even from her own husband Rumi still found a way to excuse Vanessa’s actions. “That’s not like her,” “Are you sure you didn’t misunderstand?” over and over again, she chose Vanessa over her husband.
Now, let’s not put this all on Rumi, Micah has some fault here too. He absolutely should have told her about his connection to Vanessa before they ever got married. And once the marriage began, the fact that Vanessa continued to cross the line should have been addressed head-on. He allowed that “friendship” to go way too far, knowing it was creating chaos in their home.
What I really loved, though, was how the story highlights the impact of a father’s presence or absence in a daughter’s life. It showed so clearly how that dynamic shapes the relationships women later choose. Rumi’s attraction to her ex made sense once you saw how much he mirrored the chaos of her parents’ relationship and her father’s dysfunction. She could never truly accept the steady security Micah offered because she was so conditioned to the instability of her past.
This book even sparked some good conversations with my own husband, which I think is the mark of a powerful read. While I’m always rooting for love and happy marriages, I’ll admit I was secretly hoping we’d get the confirmation that Vanessa’s husband had finally left her. The signs were there, it was alluded to but the closure never came.
Overall, though, this was a fantastic installment emotional, frustrating, thought-provoking, and impossible to put down (or stop listening to).
SIDENOTE (aka “Don’t come for my stars!”):
Just a quick heads-up my ratings are based on whether I’d reread the book or add it to my personal collection, not the quality of the story itself. So here’s how I roll:
5 🤩 = I’m obsessed with everything the storyline, the author, and the narrators! I read it yearly and own ALL the copies: physical, digital, and Audible. I can basically recite this book. It lives in my private library.
4 🌟 = Loved the story, the author, and the narrator (if it’s audio). I’d happily reread it when I need a solid comfort read.
3 ✨ = Enjoyed the story, the author, and definitely the narrators. A great addition to my yearly reading challenge likely to revisit if it’s part of a series I need to refresh.
Let me just say this: I am beyond sick of Rumi. Micah truly has the patience of God to deal with her constant blind loyalty to Vanessa. No matter how much irrefutable proof was put in her face even from her own husband Rumi still found a way to excuse Vanessa’s actions. “That’s not like her,” “Are you sure you didn’t misunderstand?” over and over again, she chose Vanessa over her husband.
Now, let’s not put this all on Rumi, Micah has some fault here too. He absolutely should have told her about his connection to Vanessa before they ever got married. And once the marriage began, the fact that Vanessa continued to cross the line should have been addressed head-on. He allowed that “friendship” to go way too far, knowing it was creating chaos in their home.
What I really loved, though, was how the story highlights the impact of a father’s presence or absence in a daughter’s life. It showed so clearly how that dynamic shapes the relationships women later choose. Rumi’s attraction to her ex made sense once you saw how much he mirrored the chaos of her parents’ relationship and her father’s dysfunction. She could never truly accept the steady security Micah offered because she was so conditioned to the instability of her past.
This book even sparked some good conversations with my own husband, which I think is the mark of a powerful read. While I’m always rooting for love and happy marriages, I’ll admit I was secretly hoping we’d get the confirmation that Vanessa’s husband had finally left her. The signs were there, it was alluded to but the closure never came.
Overall, though, this was a fantastic installment emotional, frustrating, thought-provoking, and impossible to put down (or stop listening to).
SIDENOTE (aka “Don’t come for my stars!”):
Just a quick heads-up my ratings are based on whether I’d reread the book or add it to my personal collection, not the quality of the story itself. So here’s how I roll:
5 🤩 = I’m obsessed with everything the storyline, the author, and the narrators! I read it yearly and own ALL the copies: physical, digital, and Audible. I can basically recite this book. It lives in my private library.
4 🌟 = Loved the story, the author, and the narrator (if it’s audio). I’d happily reread it when I need a solid comfort read.
3 ✨ = Enjoyed the story, the author, and definitely the narrators. A great addition to my yearly reading challenge likely to revisit if it’s part of a series I need to refresh.
April 15, 2026
✨ Happily, Ever... ✨
For my first “shorts” series read, this absolutely blew it out of the water.
This book felt way too real at times, the envious friend, being stuck in the past, insecurities creeping in, and that lingering uncertainty about how your partner truly feels… whew. It hit on so many relatable emotions.
Now my boy Micah. I adored him early. From the moment he was trying to reassure Rumdum while she chose to sit in her insecurities, I was already on his side. She was so insufferable. omg.
Micah, despite his very obvious wrongdoing (yes, the cheating during their engagement), was still a character I found myself understanding. Do I agree with what he did? Absolutely not. But do I get how things got there? Honestly… hell yea. Because what exactly was Ramadam doing with Greg?? How are you accepting a proposal while still emotionally tied to your ex? That man was fighting ghosts.
Micah was vulnerable, in his feelings, and Vanessa… well, she didn’t exactly resist the opportunity to capitalize on that. And while that doesn’t excuse his actions, it definitely adds context.
As for Vanessa? Textbook definition of a narcissist. No notes here.
I also appreciated the portrayal of the other marriages, Eric and Hanna working things out, and most relationships seeming to find stability (unlike Vanessa and Charles… poor man truly lost in this story).
Finally, the ability to talk about a weekend and make every drop interesting is A TALENT!
Overall, I really enjoyed this read, and I’m excited to explore more from this author, especially since there are so many other books to dive into.
#ROOTINGFOREVERYBODYBLACK #BLACKROMANCE ♥️
For my first “shorts” series read, this absolutely blew it out of the water.
This book felt way too real at times, the envious friend, being stuck in the past, insecurities creeping in, and that lingering uncertainty about how your partner truly feels… whew. It hit on so many relatable emotions.
Now my boy Micah. I adored him early. From the moment he was trying to reassure Rumdum while she chose to sit in her insecurities, I was already on his side. She was so insufferable. omg.
Micah, despite his very obvious wrongdoing (yes, the cheating during their engagement), was still a character I found myself understanding. Do I agree with what he did? Absolutely not. But do I get how things got there? Honestly… hell yea. Because what exactly was Ramadam doing with Greg?? How are you accepting a proposal while still emotionally tied to your ex? That man was fighting ghosts.
Micah was vulnerable, in his feelings, and Vanessa… well, she didn’t exactly resist the opportunity to capitalize on that. And while that doesn’t excuse his actions, it definitely adds context.
As for Vanessa? Textbook definition of a narcissist. No notes here.
I also appreciated the portrayal of the other marriages, Eric and Hanna working things out, and most relationships seeming to find stability (unlike Vanessa and Charles… poor man truly lost in this story).
Finally, the ability to talk about a weekend and make every drop interesting is A TALENT!
Overall, I really enjoyed this read, and I’m excited to explore more from this author, especially since there are so many other books to dive into.
#ROOTINGFOREVERYBODYBLACK #BLACKROMANCE ♥️
October 30, 2021
A Marriage Story
What I LOVE about this author is that although she writes love so, so well, she never writes *just* a love story. Her work always explores the various nuances and shades of her characters and why certain behaviors and feelinfs6 are showing up in the present moment; no matter how short the story is Nia always has amazing character development, so you really feel younger to know her characters and understand why they do the things they do. Rumi and Micah are a seemingly happily married couple who have an innocuous night out that sparks a conversation that unearths years of dormat secrets, lies and possible resentments. Nia takes us on a journey with them of roughly 48 hours as they try and figure out just what is at the root of things they've never admitted to each other and and if they're really committed to choosing their life together or just going along to get along. The themes explored reminded me of some fo the work of Esther Perel, which I loved. It was a great exploration of being in the 'thick' of marriage and commitment.
What I LOVE about this author is that although she writes love so, so well, she never writes *just* a love story. Her work always explores the various nuances and shades of her characters and why certain behaviors and feelinfs6 are showing up in the present moment; no matter how short the story is Nia always has amazing character development, so you really feel younger to know her characters and understand why they do the things they do. Rumi and Micah are a seemingly happily married couple who have an innocuous night out that sparks a conversation that unearths years of dormat secrets, lies and possible resentments. Nia takes us on a journey with them of roughly 48 hours as they try and figure out just what is at the root of things they've never admitted to each other and and if they're really committed to choosing their life together or just going along to get along. The themes explored reminded me of some fo the work of Esther Perel, which I loved. It was a great exploration of being in the 'thick' of marriage and commitment.
November 5, 2021
Exhausting yet Invigorating
I have missed me some Nia Forrester! I have missed her craftsmanship, her creative voice, and the stroke of her pen. Over the past year, I had to restrain myself from asking her, “what’s up, when’s the next release?” But boy did she ever come through. I wasn’t expecting something so weighty and relevant.
I am glad that this one was a short because it did major lifting and a close examination of the nuances of marriage and marital insecurities. This story caused me to do some introspection of my own.
Although at times, I found Rumi to be insufferable, insecure, and unintentionally weak; I was forced to see myself in Rumi and how detrimental those behaviors can be in a marriage. Micah was no angel but he was so solid and unwavering in what he loved about his wife and the life he wanted with her, that I couldn’t help but love him.
This was a great story especially because it resonates so well what couples often go through. I hope that we will get a glimpse of these characters and the other couples again!
I have missed me some Nia Forrester! I have missed her craftsmanship, her creative voice, and the stroke of her pen. Over the past year, I had to restrain myself from asking her, “what’s up, when’s the next release?” But boy did she ever come through. I wasn’t expecting something so weighty and relevant.
I am glad that this one was a short because it did major lifting and a close examination of the nuances of marriage and marital insecurities. This story caused me to do some introspection of my own.
Although at times, I found Rumi to be insufferable, insecure, and unintentionally weak; I was forced to see myself in Rumi and how detrimental those behaviors can be in a marriage. Micah was no angel but he was so solid and unwavering in what he loved about his wife and the life he wanted with her, that I couldn’t help but love him.
This was a great story especially because it resonates so well what couples often go through. I hope that we will get a glimpse of these characters and the other couples again!
January 27, 2022
after all that, you better be happy
This book was emotionally intense. I cannot handle when a marriage is under review and I can’t give my input, lol!
I wanted to smack Rumi so many times and say “why’d you ask that?” She followed the white rabbit down the hole and left no bread crumbs to help her come back. Micah is a patient man. Even though the revelations he dropped gave me heart palpitations.
I have to say that we definitely as women view out best friends with rose colored glasses and they get an excess of passes when they should’ve been revoked.
“In marriage, you cannot give a commitment of perfection, or a life free from disappointment and hurt. The only thing you can promise is to always begin again.”
After all was said, done and revealed they’re definitely stronger for it.
Great read
This book was emotionally intense. I cannot handle when a marriage is under review and I can’t give my input, lol!
I wanted to smack Rumi so many times and say “why’d you ask that?” She followed the white rabbit down the hole and left no bread crumbs to help her come back. Micah is a patient man. Even though the revelations he dropped gave me heart palpitations.
I have to say that we definitely as women view out best friends with rose colored glasses and they get an excess of passes when they should’ve been revoked.
“In marriage, you cannot give a commitment of perfection, or a life free from disappointment and hurt. The only thing you can promise is to always begin again.”
After all was said, done and revealed they’re definitely stronger for it.
Great read
February 11, 2022
It was okay just ok
I love this author and I’ve enjoyed most of The Shorts series. This one, however, really didn’t sit well with me. I wanted to slap Rumi throughout the entire book. She didn’t deserve Micah, he was a good man and she was a crazy person pushing and pushing. The revelations surprised me but Rumi’s reactions made me want to scream at her. She got it together in the end but by then I didn’t want her with Micah. The book ended so abruptly, I was expecting an epilogue of some sorts but nothing just an overdue declined phone call. What happened with Vanessa did she get what was coming to her? Endings like that ruin the book for me as the reader. Lloyd, Summer and Rand and Danielle remain the best in this series. Skip this one and check out a few of the others in the series, starting with Still.
I love this author and I’ve enjoyed most of The Shorts series. This one, however, really didn’t sit well with me. I wanted to slap Rumi throughout the entire book. She didn’t deserve Micah, he was a good man and she was a crazy person pushing and pushing. The revelations surprised me but Rumi’s reactions made me want to scream at her. She got it together in the end but by then I didn’t want her with Micah. The book ended so abruptly, I was expecting an epilogue of some sorts but nothing just an overdue declined phone call. What happened with Vanessa did she get what was coming to her? Endings like that ruin the book for me as the reader. Lloyd, Summer and Rand and Danielle remain the best in this series. Skip this one and check out a few of the others in the series, starting with Still.
July 27, 2025
Displaced Anger
Ummm 🤔, “Happily, Ever (The Short Series) - # 11” (3.75 ⭐️’s) was officially my second least favorite book from Author Nia Forrester. …This friendship storyline, & the recollection of events which transpired in college ten or more years prior was juvenile, asinine & a waste of precious time🙄🤷🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️‼️Who cares‼️Rumi can’t be that dense, desperate, naïve nor selectively stupid regarding the tenants of genuine friendship, verses spousal love & devotion. Yet the audacity Rumi would randomly interrogate her husband after ten years of marriage and two children (established careers & a home) regarding reckless event that transpired in college. However, she defends a faux friend over her husband. Yea, right that doesn’t sound remotely logical‼️Gurllll, wake up Vanessa ain’t your friend🥴. DUH🤦🏾♀️‼️ Displaced anger‼️
Ummm 🤔, “Happily, Ever (The Short Series) - # 11” (3.75 ⭐️’s) was officially my second least favorite book from Author Nia Forrester. …This friendship storyline, & the recollection of events which transpired in college ten or more years prior was juvenile, asinine & a waste of precious time🙄🤷🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️‼️Who cares‼️Rumi can’t be that dense, desperate, naïve nor selectively stupid regarding the tenants of genuine friendship, verses spousal love & devotion. Yet the audacity Rumi would randomly interrogate her husband after ten years of marriage and two children (established careers & a home) regarding reckless event that transpired in college. However, she defends a faux friend over her husband. Yea, right that doesn’t sound remotely logical‼️Gurllll, wake up Vanessa ain’t your friend🥴. DUH🤦🏾♀️‼️ Displaced anger‼️
November 1, 2021
Wow!
This was a hard read. It definitely wasn't a fairytale. But then, life is rarely, if ever, so. This was very poignant and beautiful, and ugly, and challenging and made me self reflect. It made me realize how much baggage we bring to each relationship we foster. Be it romantic or platonic. Who needs enemies when there are friends like Vanessa in the world? Although I honestly think Vanessa has her own baggage and demons she needs to work on. I wish Micah and Runi had even mentioned therapy. They desperately need it. And although this story took place in just 2-3 days...at some point they should have realized they need more work than just honest conversation and comfort s*x. I feel bad for everyone involved. But Micah the most.
This was a hard read. It definitely wasn't a fairytale. But then, life is rarely, if ever, so. This was very poignant and beautiful, and ugly, and challenging and made me self reflect. It made me realize how much baggage we bring to each relationship we foster. Be it romantic or platonic. Who needs enemies when there are friends like Vanessa in the world? Although I honestly think Vanessa has her own baggage and demons she needs to work on. I wish Micah and Runi had even mentioned therapy. They desperately need it. And although this story took place in just 2-3 days...at some point they should have realized they need more work than just honest conversation and comfort s*x. I feel bad for everyone involved. But Micah the most.
November 14, 2021
Vanessa is such trash. I hope Cameron escapes her.
Rumi was pissing me off for two reasons. 1. She did her dirt, in the past and more recent times,but was trying to make Micah the sole bad guy. 2. She kept making excuses for Vanessa . I wanted to ring her damn neck. And she wondered why Micah didn’t tell her anything. I know part of it was for his own selfish reasons but her reaction and defending, is very telling.
I’m glad Rumi finally came to her damn senses
Damn I cannot believe this emotional roller coaster I’m on. Nia Forrester is one of the few authors that can put this much content into what is considered a short story or novella. I love the way this story was told. I was captivated the entire time. They way it ended had me desperate for more. Gah.
Rumi was pissing me off for two reasons. 1. She did her dirt, in the past and more recent times,but was trying to make Micah the sole bad guy. 2. She kept making excuses for Vanessa . I wanted to ring her damn neck. And she wondered why Micah didn’t tell her anything. I know part of it was for his own selfish reasons but her reaction and defending, is very telling.
I’m glad Rumi finally came to her damn senses
Damn I cannot believe this emotional roller coaster I’m on. Nia Forrester is one of the few authors that can put this much content into what is considered a short story or novella. I love the way this story was told. I was captivated the entire time. They way it ended had me desperate for more. Gah.
March 22, 2022
Wow (spoilers)
I was not expecting all of that! First I want to say Nessa is the worse kind of friend ! Secondly, I hate that Micah and Rumi betrayed each other but I don’t hate him and she got on my nerves being naive but I am glad they are willing to work through it. I think the most profound thing I read was when Micah said they were having a fight they should have had 10 years ago. I am almost certain Rumi was only attracted to Greg bc she saw her father in him. I put his book down initially but I think it was bc I was prepared to read about martial woes but once I picked it back up I thoroughly enjoyed it. Side note: I am glad Eric and Hannah decided to work it out too lol
I was not expecting all of that! First I want to say Nessa is the worse kind of friend ! Secondly, I hate that Micah and Rumi betrayed each other but I don’t hate him and she got on my nerves being naive but I am glad they are willing to work through it. I think the most profound thing I read was when Micah said they were having a fight they should have had 10 years ago. I am almost certain Rumi was only attracted to Greg bc she saw her father in him. I put his book down initially but I think it was bc I was prepared to read about martial woes but once I picked it back up I thoroughly enjoyed it. Side note: I am glad Eric and Hannah decided to work it out too lol
October 31, 2021
Realistic!
All I can say is WOW! Once again, I am rendered speechless. Happily, Ever was about as real as it gets.
Marriage.
Relationships.
Friendships.
Life choices.
The characters were complex, flawed, likeable but equally frustrating. In the end, I couldn't decide who was the good guy and who was the bad guy. They were all just human, beautifully written.
The storyline was richly layered and complex, but so relatable that you can see yourself in that circumstance, living the same experiences. The ending was superb, leaving me both satisfied with the conclusion while also craving more.
Great job, Nia!
All I can say is WOW! Once again, I am rendered speechless. Happily, Ever was about as real as it gets.
Marriage.
Relationships.
Friendships.
Life choices.
The characters were complex, flawed, likeable but equally frustrating. In the end, I couldn't decide who was the good guy and who was the bad guy. They were all just human, beautifully written.
The storyline was richly layered and complex, but so relatable that you can see yourself in that circumstance, living the same experiences. The ending was superb, leaving me both satisfied with the conclusion while also craving more.
Great job, Nia!
November 8, 2021
Wow, feel like I've been drug through a hedge backwards. A emotional, heart-rending yet rough look at a marriage in crisis written with a deft hand by Ms. Forrester. Only she can write throwaway lines while conveying the angst of the moment, like "Rudimentary porn conversation, of course. Men are so unimaginative." "...went through the entire pregnancy with the same sense of befuddlement that I had when I first got the news."LOL - how I love her writing. She can elevate the most mundane situations with such a turn of phrase. Brava!!
October 27, 2021
Hmmmmmmmmm 🤔🤔🤔
Nia Forrester will forever be one of my favorite authors, meaning I would read anything she writes and would love it. She makes the reader feel as if they actually there experiencing what she’s put to 🖊 and 📄. I definitely enjoyed experiencing the up’s and downs with Micah and Rumi. I would love to hear more from this intriguing couple and their supporting cast.
T
Nia Forrester will forever be one of my favorite authors, meaning I would read anything she writes and would love it. She makes the reader feel as if they actually there experiencing what she’s put to 🖊 and 📄. I definitely enjoyed experiencing the up’s and downs with Micah and Rumi. I would love to hear more from this intriguing couple and their supporting cast.
T
November 3, 2021
Down the rabbit hole
Once you open a can of worms or go down the forbidden rabbit hole, you can't go back. No matter had bad you want, you can't unsee or hear THOSE things. These are the very things Rumi and Micah face after a night hanging with their longtime friends. Deceit, secrets and a lot of self reflection takes place. Really great story...made my anxiety flare up but it was worth it.
Once you open a can of worms or go down the forbidden rabbit hole, you can't go back. No matter had bad you want, you can't unsee or hear THOSE things. These are the very things Rumi and Micah face after a night hanging with their longtime friends. Deceit, secrets and a lot of self reflection takes place. Really great story...made my anxiety flare up but it was worth it.
November 6, 2021
Loved this!
This is my first book by Nia Forrester and I'm definitely going to read more from her. This was such an raw, honest, and emotional ride for Micah and Rumi. This story delved into the problems they had and how it could've either ended their marriage or strengthened it. I loved how the author was able to make their emotions and reactions palpable and so very real! Great story!
This is my first book by Nia Forrester and I'm definitely going to read more from her. This was such an raw, honest, and emotional ride for Micah and Rumi. This story delved into the problems they had and how it could've either ended their marriage or strengthened it. I loved how the author was able to make their emotions and reactions palpable and so very real! Great story!
December 1, 2021
Wow!
This storyline was awesome. The way it ended oh yeah I like that. I don’t want to say much so as not to ruin it for others. Not sure what moved the author to come up with this particular story but it was a good one. You never know what one comment amongst friends can reveal. The other cool thing is there’s so much detail provided you aren’t left wondering about anything. Definitely worth checking out.
This storyline was awesome. The way it ended oh yeah I like that. I don’t want to say much so as not to ruin it for others. Not sure what moved the author to come up with this particular story but it was a good one. You never know what one comment amongst friends can reveal. The other cool thing is there’s so much detail provided you aren’t left wondering about anything. Definitely worth checking out.
March 2, 2022
Rumi is a headache
This couple starts a messy conversation after a night out with friends which brings about more trouble. I can’t with Rumi. Her best friend takes jabs at her husband and her marriage, but she brushes it off like it’s nothing, but when her husband takes jabs at her best friend she comes to her defense at all cost. Even after finding out her best friend was shady she still defended her & kept her husband on the hot seat.
This couple starts a messy conversation after a night out with friends which brings about more trouble. I can’t with Rumi. Her best friend takes jabs at her husband and her marriage, but she brushes it off like it’s nothing, but when her husband takes jabs at her best friend she comes to her defense at all cost. Even after finding out her best friend was shady she still defended her & kept her husband on the hot seat.
October 27, 2021
Always In Awe
Nia, I swear, she’s in a lane of her own. I’ve read every book by her and the books specifically about marriage is always so raw and spot on. She has a way of creating a real life love story with real ups, downs, love, commitment and fear. This was beautifully crafted. Click buy and be happy!
Nia, I swear, she’s in a lane of her own. I’ve read every book by her and the books specifically about marriage is always so raw and spot on. She has a way of creating a real life love story with real ups, downs, love, commitment and fear. This was beautifully crafted. Click buy and be happy!
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