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For Keeps. For Always.
Our friendship fell into our laps. The right place, the right time.We were for keeps. Until we blurred the line of love and friendship.Our love story hasn’t been easy.Right place. Wrong time. Wrong place. Right time.We’ve felt heartache as heavily as we’ve caused it.As deep as we love one another, we can’t seem to fight hard enough at the same time. Our friendship was for keeps.Will our love last for always?
258 pages, Paperback
First published March 13, 2021
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Haley Jenner
21 books1,635 followersA blonde. A brunette. A tea lover. A coffee addict. Two people. One pen name. They're pals, besties if you will, maybe even soulmates. Consider them the ultimate in split personality, exactly the same, but completely different.
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March 15, 2021
“Bottled-up feelings are like Mentos in Diet Coke.”
Angst. Rollercoaster. A rollercoaster of angst. Yeah, that’s pretty much all that I have to say about this book. If you like second chance romance between best friends, taken to the 90th level, then you’ll love For Keeps. For Always.
Angst. Rollercoaster. A rollercoaster of angst. Yeah, that’s pretty much all that I have to say about this book. If you like second chance romance between best friends, taken to the 90th level, then you’ll love For Keeps. For Always.
September 13, 2021
1.5s
Guys,
I hereby declare myself as officially insane
The said story :
fucking and confessing
time apart
then miraculously somehow meeting again only to fuck and confess some more.
time apart
now just repeat that for like 20 times *dead serious* and for some salt and pepper, how about throwing OW and OM into the mix .
That's the whole zest of the book, and I am not even kidding. Like they end up doing that till chapter as last as 32!!!!
So trust me when I say, Surviving: 28 chapter out of 33 is not a small ft. Especially, if you are reading about someone like brrooks amd crooks ..
The book is exactly like a teenager's diary. Like can you read this for the entire evening and be satisfied when all you see is children having tantrums and that on
RE PE AT!! .
Save the headache and go back.
Guys,
I hereby declare myself as officially insane
The said story :
fucking and confessing
time apart
then miraculously somehow meeting again only to fuck and confess some more.
time apart
now just repeat that for like 20 times *dead serious* and for some salt and pepper, how about throwing OW and OM into the mix .
That's the whole zest of the book, and I am not even kidding. Like they end up doing that till chapter as last as 32!!!!
So trust me when I say, Surviving: 28 chapter out of 33 is not a small ft. Especially, if you are reading about someone like brrooks amd crooks ..
The book is exactly like a teenager's diary. Like can you read this for the entire evening and be satisfied when all you see is children having tantrums and that on
RE PE AT!! .
Save the headache and go back.
March 25, 2021
3 Stars
March 3, 2021
"I love you Henley Wright. From the moment you accused me of stealing this very rock, you were my endgame. Whether I knew it at the time or not."
Holy. Crap. I have been experiencing some serious HJ withdrawls, and now that I've finished their new book, I'm in more misery! (which I know they not-so-secretly love. Rude.😂) But I'll forgive them because this book is SO GOOD Y'ALL. It was the perfect blend of angst, sexy and swoony all wrapped in the glorious feels only these ladies can give you.
I think the most heartbreaking word in the English language is "almost." I was almost happy. We almost had it all. I almost had you. And Hadley and Brooks? They are almost lovers. These two form an unlikely friendship at such a tender age, and even though Hadley is hellbent on not letting another persons love destroy her already fragile heart, Brooks engrains himself so deeply in her soul that she'll never be the same. They spend more than a decade trying to get their love for one another right, and each time they think this will be their chance, it's ripped away from them -- by their own doing. They almost had it all so many times, but pride, fear, and desperation are fickle bitches on the best of days, and when you are raised with a contorted, abused knowledge of the concept of love, can you ever freely love another? Or do some scars just run too deep?
I about damn near through my kindle soooo many times. These two needed a good hard shake during multiple points in the book. It wasn't just Hadleys fault, nor was it all on Brooks. Their love consumed not only each other, but everything else around them, to the point of obsession. I'm a firm believer that you need a healthy dose of that in your relationship to really make it work, but between the miscommunications and the *almost* opportunities, these two wasted so many years they could have had together. But i do think the old adage is true: you can't love someone truly until you can love yourself. In the end they definitely were in the spot they were always meant to be, which we so bittersweet in the best of ways. Yes, their journey was painful. Yes, they hurt one another multiple times, but there was still pure undeniable love underneath all that pain. They truly became the best versions of themselves and finally stopped the vicious cycle they seemed trapped in, and it was just so fucking beautiful. I'm obviously the biggest masochist ever to walk on earth, because even though you KNOW these two belong together, my heart looovvveeeeddd all the torture.
Brooks is a definite dirty talker, and I am all here for it. I forgot just how skilled all of HJ's men are in that aspect, and now there are certain scenes I just go back and read again. For scientific purposes of course.😉🔥🔥
Plus there's a cameo of a certain beloved character of HJ's, and I legit SQUEALED like a school girl! I'm now off to read that amazing book for the uptenth time!
I just cannot recommend this book enough! These two amazing women continue to amaze me with their talent, and I can't wait to see what else this year will bring for them!!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
Holy. Crap. I have been experiencing some serious HJ withdrawls, and now that I've finished their new book, I'm in more misery! (which I know they not-so-secretly love. Rude.😂) But I'll forgive them because this book is SO GOOD Y'ALL. It was the perfect blend of angst, sexy and swoony all wrapped in the glorious feels only these ladies can give you.
I think the most heartbreaking word in the English language is "almost." I was almost happy. We almost had it all. I almost had you. And Hadley and Brooks? They are almost lovers. These two form an unlikely friendship at such a tender age, and even though Hadley is hellbent on not letting another persons love destroy her already fragile heart, Brooks engrains himself so deeply in her soul that she'll never be the same. They spend more than a decade trying to get their love for one another right, and each time they think this will be their chance, it's ripped away from them -- by their own doing. They almost had it all so many times, but pride, fear, and desperation are fickle bitches on the best of days, and when you are raised with a contorted, abused knowledge of the concept of love, can you ever freely love another? Or do some scars just run too deep?
I about damn near through my kindle soooo many times. These two needed a good hard shake during multiple points in the book. It wasn't just Hadleys fault, nor was it all on Brooks. Their love consumed not only each other, but everything else around them, to the point of obsession. I'm a firm believer that you need a healthy dose of that in your relationship to really make it work, but between the miscommunications and the *almost* opportunities, these two wasted so many years they could have had together. But i do think the old adage is true: you can't love someone truly until you can love yourself. In the end they definitely were in the spot they were always meant to be, which we so bittersweet in the best of ways. Yes, their journey was painful. Yes, they hurt one another multiple times, but there was still pure undeniable love underneath all that pain. They truly became the best versions of themselves and finally stopped the vicious cycle they seemed trapped in, and it was just so fucking beautiful. I'm obviously the biggest masochist ever to walk on earth, because even though you KNOW these two belong together, my heart looovvveeeeddd all the torture.
Brooks is a definite dirty talker, and I am all here for it. I forgot just how skilled all of HJ's men are in that aspect, and now there are certain scenes I just go back and read again. For scientific purposes of course.😉🔥🔥
Plus there's a cameo of a certain beloved character of HJ's, and I legit SQUEALED like a school girl! I'm now off to read that amazing book for the uptenth time!
I just cannot recommend this book enough! These two amazing women continue to amaze me with their talent, and I can't wait to see what else this year will bring for them!!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
February 4, 2021
Where do I even start with this story!?! It absolutely broke me in the best possible way! Every single star for this one ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
On more than one occasion while reading I contemplated throwing my iPad at the wall because I was so upset and needed to get my feels out. It’s the kind of book that has your heart racing, then aching and then plummeting in your chest.
I went through every single emotion with these characters and flip flopped between wanting to hug them to wanting to slap them upside the head. The angst and selfish decisions these two make had me yelling at the authors via VMs and they had the audacity to laugh! They’re BAD authors who need a spanking for messing with my heart this much!
Special mention of the mouth on the hero. He’s skyrocketed into #bookhusband status for me. He’s the exact blend of filthy and swoon worthy that flips my switch. And while I already know this heroine won’t be for everyone, she’s actually one I fell hard for. I loved every beautifully broken piece of her and know I’d enjoy an afternoon of margaritas by a beach with her...
I’ll warn you this one isn’t a pretty story. It’s not neat. It’s not easy. It’s a complex, raw exploration of what true love means. What would you sacrifice for your forever love? How far would you go? And would you regret it?
These authors know how to write books that make you FEEL. Make you think. And make you wish you could go back and read the words again for the first time.
Beta read
On more than one occasion while reading I contemplated throwing my iPad at the wall because I was so upset and needed to get my feels out. It’s the kind of book that has your heart racing, then aching and then plummeting in your chest.
I went through every single emotion with these characters and flip flopped between wanting to hug them to wanting to slap them upside the head. The angst and selfish decisions these two make had me yelling at the authors via VMs and they had the audacity to laugh! They’re BAD authors who need a spanking for messing with my heart this much!
Special mention of the mouth on the hero. He’s skyrocketed into #bookhusband status for me. He’s the exact blend of filthy and swoon worthy that flips my switch. And while I already know this heroine won’t be for everyone, she’s actually one I fell hard for. I loved every beautifully broken piece of her and know I’d enjoy an afternoon of margaritas by a beach with her...
I’ll warn you this one isn’t a pretty story. It’s not neat. It’s not easy. It’s a complex, raw exploration of what true love means. What would you sacrifice for your forever love? How far would you go? And would you regret it?
These authors know how to write books that make you FEEL. Make you think. And make you wish you could go back and read the words again for the first time.
Beta read
March 14, 2021
I have been debating on how to properly rate this book since I finished. Did I hate it? No. Did I like it? I’m not sure. What I did like was Brooks. He carried this story for me. If it wasn’t for him, I probably wouldn’t have stuck it out. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a well written book. And the steam? On freaking point. But Henley.. and the things that happen between them? I just didn’t like.
Henley was selfish, and while I understood her to a point. I also didn’t agree with her. I’m not a fan of how much time passed between them. And it was literally because of themselves. Nothing truly stood in their way except them. And Henley was the root in my opinion. Brooks had a way better excuse to be traveling and I know he would have given up everything for her had she simply just said something. ANYTHING. I felt like he was always trying while she always had an excuse. And when he had a reason? Well it was end all— which wasn’t fair. She acted as if she was never in the wrong. I just felt like she never actually TRIED.
Again, I didn’t hate this story. There were things I liked, but there was many I didn’t and so I’m meeting in the middle with my rating.
Henley was selfish, and while I understood her to a point. I also didn’t agree with her. I’m not a fan of how much time passed between them. And it was literally because of themselves. Nothing truly stood in their way except them. And Henley was the root in my opinion. Brooks had a way better excuse to be traveling and I know he would have given up everything for her had she simply just said something. ANYTHING. I felt like he was always trying while she always had an excuse. And when he had a reason? Well it was end all— which wasn’t fair. She acted as if she was never in the wrong. I just felt like she never actually TRIED.
Again, I didn’t hate this story. There were things I liked, but there was many I didn’t and so I’m meeting in the middle with my rating.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 4, 2021
This book. Oh my, this book! For Keeps. For Always. is the story of Henley and Brooks. They become best friends as teens but then they cross the line of friendship and fall in love. Their love story is not an easy one though. It's a hot mess, actually...and I do mean HOT! But it's like a train wreck that you can't look away from. It's a rollercoaster ride that you don't want to get off of. I couldn't stop reading. This story made me blush, made me want to scream in frustration, and it made me want to either reach through the pages and just slap these characters or give them a hug (depending upon the chapter).
Seriously though, fate tried it's best to push Henley and Brooks together. FATE. Yet, I have never seen two more stubborn characters in my life! These two are toxic and leave a path of destruction, but you can't help but cheer them on all along the way. Haley Jenner has given us a story that is HOT, emotional, and will keep you on edge right up to the end. 5-stars!
Seriously though, fate tried it's best to push Henley and Brooks together. FATE. Yet, I have never seen two more stubborn characters in my life! These two are toxic and leave a path of destruction, but you can't help but cheer them on all along the way. Haley Jenner has given us a story that is HOT, emotional, and will keep you on edge right up to the end. 5-stars!
March 14, 2021
For Keeps, For Always wasn't what I was expecting. The story was well written and started off with Henley and Brooks first meeting at age 15. I loved his persistence with becoming friends with her and I loved the witty banter at the start. While I loved the friendship at the beginning, Henley had me really irritated throughout the story and I kept wanting to shake her. This novel was angsty and heartbreaking with too much back and forth for my liking while these two struggled to keep their worlds together. This is a story that show that love can be messy and chaotic and authors did a great job of capturing the emotions. I would recommend this novel to lovers of angsty friends to lovers romance.
March 13, 2021
I seem to be going here against the popular opinion. I wanted this book to blow my mind, I had been looking forward to it. I didn’t hate it, but I just felt emotionally exhausted by the end of it, and not in a good way. There was so much back and forth between these two characters, I ended up really disliking the girl. It was just too much. And it turned the whole story into a predictable mess. By the third time she trampled all over Brooks’ heart, nothing surprised me anymore, and I wanted to just skim over the pages to make sure I wouldn’t miss any vital information (which there wasn’t any). And it seriously went like that up until the very end. She does see the light at some point when Brooks finally grows some balls and tells her he can’t do it anymore. It’s been years of her taking advantage of his love for her at this point. He’s finally done. And she grovels a little bit, while still playing the victim, but I was just too bitter to care by then. Then, Brooks totally disappoints me when it’s the end and he feels that it had been all his fault, that he tried too hard to change her. For the love of god, stop it already. I seriously prayed halfway through this book that he’d end up marrying some random girl and have a baby with her, and be happy for five minutes there. The happy ending for the two main characters here made absolutely no sense at all.
I’ll end this by mentioning that there seems to be this trend lately where every author feels the need to write an emotional story, with all kinds of drama sprinkled in for no reason other than to pull at the readers’ heartstrings. And sometimes, it falls short because it feels forced, and the readers won’t feel it anymore. It becomes a boring and repetitive kind of rollercoaster.
I’ll end this by mentioning that there seems to be this trend lately where every author feels the need to write an emotional story, with all kinds of drama sprinkled in for no reason other than to pull at the readers’ heartstrings. And sometimes, it falls short because it feels forced, and the readers won’t feel it anymore. It becomes a boring and repetitive kind of rollercoaster.
March 5, 2021
“...maybe if you loved yourself as deeply as you do me, maybe, just maybe, you’d let yourself take a chance on letting me love you back.”
Oh. My. Goodness!!!
Brooks and Henley, I don’t even know where to begin.
I had been in such a weird book funk going into For Keeps, For Always. It’s not that I wasn’t enjoying the books it’s just that I wasn’t fully engaged with what I was reading and it was taking forevvvver to finish a book. But when I tell you that I started FKFA and finished in less than a day, I am not lying. I could NOT put this book down! I needed to know what was going to happen between Brooks and Henley.
Brooks and Henley’s love story is heartbreaking and so frustrating, and at times they make you want to scream, but their love is so incredible and strong that you can’t help but to root for them throughout it all.
I freaking loved everything about this book and I cannot recommend it enough💕🙌🏼
Oh. My. Goodness!!!
Brooks and Henley, I don’t even know where to begin.
I had been in such a weird book funk going into For Keeps, For Always. It’s not that I wasn’t enjoying the books it’s just that I wasn’t fully engaged with what I was reading and it was taking forevvvver to finish a book. But when I tell you that I started FKFA and finished in less than a day, I am not lying. I could NOT put this book down! I needed to know what was going to happen between Brooks and Henley.
Brooks and Henley’s love story is heartbreaking and so frustrating, and at times they make you want to scream, but their love is so incredible and strong that you can’t help but to root for them throughout it all.
I freaking loved everything about this book and I cannot recommend it enough💕🙌🏼
March 3, 2021
Her eyes told a story of a great sadness, a weight upon her shoulders a girl her age shouldn't know.
His bottom upon her stone, in her safe place took her peace, and changed everything!
They were nothing until fate brought them together but would it last?
Wowsers! This book totally consumed me!
From the moment they met I was hooked!
What they shared was bittersweet. So beautiful yet heartbreaking at the same time.
My eyes misted up many times as I read this for all that slipped through their fingers.
Henley is a product of her upbringing, and thus love isnt on the cards for her, and that alone broke my lil heart.
Brooks is the cheeky guy who inserted himself into her life, and my gosh he's like glue! I loved his persistence.
I swooned at his actions, whilst wanting to shake some sence into them both.
I read this book in one sitting, no breaks, no distractions no nothing. I was all in, and my only hope is that you will be too!
His bottom upon her stone, in her safe place took her peace, and changed everything!
They were nothing until fate brought them together but would it last?
Wowsers! This book totally consumed me!
From the moment they met I was hooked!
What they shared was bittersweet. So beautiful yet heartbreaking at the same time.
My eyes misted up many times as I read this for all that slipped through their fingers.
Henley is a product of her upbringing, and thus love isnt on the cards for her, and that alone broke my lil heart.
Brooks is the cheeky guy who inserted himself into her life, and my gosh he's like glue! I loved his persistence.
I swooned at his actions, whilst wanting to shake some sence into them both.
I read this book in one sitting, no breaks, no distractions no nothing. I was all in, and my only hope is that you will be too!
March 19, 2021
What a rollercoaster that was! Definitely 5 stars from me !
I can’t even count how many times I cried.
Let me start with the fact that I’m a sucker for this trope, and this book made it to my top 3 💕
Both characters Henley and Brooks are full of flaws — far from perfect. But perfect for each other. Their love is a venom for them and for everyone around them. But it’s so beautiful 💖
I don’t think I ever hated a heroine as much as I hated Henley for hurting Brooks— over and over. Every couple of chapters I just wanted to pull that girl out of that book slap few times and tell her to get a grip and stop being so f* selfish.
Poor Brooks blaming himself each time they split even though it was her fault. I just wanted to give him a hug 🥺
In general this one of the best books I read in a long time, one of few that made me cry, like really f* cry.
I can’t even count how many times I cried.
Let me start with the fact that I’m a sucker for this trope, and this book made it to my top 3 💕
Both characters Henley and Brooks are full of flaws — far from perfect. But perfect for each other. Their love is a venom for them and for everyone around them. But it’s so beautiful 💖
I don’t think I ever hated a heroine as much as I hated Henley for hurting Brooks— over and over. Every couple of chapters I just wanted to pull that girl out of that book slap few times and tell her to get a grip and stop being so f* selfish.
Poor Brooks blaming himself each time they split even though it was her fault. I just wanted to give him a hug 🥺
In general this one of the best books I read in a long time, one of few that made me cry, like really f* cry.
March 14, 2021
" Love doesn't exist for the sole basis of romantic relationships. It's family. It's friendship. I may not have had my heart broken too many times in my life yet, but I know what love is."
It's been 24 hours since I've finished FKFA and honestly I don't even know where to begin. I feel like my book hangover has a hangover and it needs some therapy. Ya'll this book was GAH! EVERYTHING! Like rip your heart out.... ALL the angsty goodness, can a girl get a fan with that chemistry... EVERYTHING! I'm an emotional wreck in the best possible way! Henley and Brooks will take you on this journey with them through childhood and into adulthood, through so many ups and downs, missed chances, unspoken words and so so much more. I don't want to say too much and ruin this read for anyone because it was just well.. beautiful. This is 1000% a must read! & one of my absolute favorite reads of 2021'.
It's been 24 hours since I've finished FKFA and honestly I don't even know where to begin. I feel like my book hangover has a hangover and it needs some therapy. Ya'll this book was GAH! EVERYTHING! Like rip your heart out.... ALL the angsty goodness, can a girl get a fan with that chemistry... EVERYTHING! I'm an emotional wreck in the best possible way! Henley and Brooks will take you on this journey with them through childhood and into adulthood, through so many ups and downs, missed chances, unspoken words and so so much more. I don't want to say too much and ruin this read for anyone because it was just well.. beautiful. This is 1000% a must read! & one of my absolute favorite reads of 2021'.
March 15, 2021
FKFA was literally everything I needed and expected from this author duo ! To say I was having Haley Jenner withdrawals is putting it mildly. Oh boy this book was full of angst heartache pain longing just all the emotions it was raw and real and at times had me screaming wanting to pull my hair out but I trusted this author to take me on this journey and it was so worth it Brooks and Henley’s journey was messy and chaotic I had my doubts if there love could stand all the pain and time but overall true love does conquer all and if it’s real no matter how much time passes it will still be there standing strong . This is a definite must read and one I highly recommend you can never go wrong with these two !
March 8, 2021
You know when you pick up H&J's books that they will not disappoint you, and For Keeps For Always was totally worth all of those 5stars! Brooks and Henley's journey was a rollercoaster of a ride so many emotions, so much angst and was all about the timing! I shed a tear or two, asking myself why? I could not put FKFA down! This is a must read!
March 24, 2021
WELP! That was a rollercoaster ride of emotions!
When two people belong together but they’re too stubborn to see it or take the chance, this is what you get.
Lots of angst! Lots of anger. From me lol!
It’s an emotional story that is worth it in the end.
I loved Brooks. I liked Henley.
And we get a little surprise visit from past characters that made it that much more worth it!
When two people belong together but they’re too stubborn to see it or take the chance, this is what you get.
Lots of angst! Lots of anger. From me lol!
It’s an emotional story that is worth it in the end.
I loved Brooks. I liked Henley.
And we get a little surprise visit from past characters that made it that much more worth it!
March 22, 2021
How do I describe Keeps, For Always? Beautiful chaos. Henley and Brooks story is just bad timing, ups and downs and crazy chemistry! You can't go wrong with Haley Jenner and her words. She will tear your heart and put it back ❤
March 13, 2021
Brooks and Henley, wow!
The angst level is through the roof with this one. Henley is such a flawed female lead, utterly broken by her upbringing and Brooks is such a strong influence. But timing is everything.
There was a lot of bad timing for these two characters but one thing always remained constant and that was there never-ending love for each other... for keeps... for always.
Beautiful story, a lot of hurt, a lot of anger and moments where you wish you could throttle them both but this was weaved together perfectly. Haley Jenner have delivered what they do best, heavy on angst, heartache and ultimately the sweetest acceptance.
5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beyond the Pages Charli xx
The angst level is through the roof with this one. Henley is such a flawed female lead, utterly broken by her upbringing and Brooks is such a strong influence. But timing is everything.
There was a lot of bad timing for these two characters but one thing always remained constant and that was there never-ending love for each other... for keeps... for always.
Beautiful story, a lot of hurt, a lot of anger and moments where you wish you could throttle them both but this was weaved together perfectly. Haley Jenner have delivered what they do best, heavy on angst, heartache and ultimately the sweetest acceptance.
5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beyond the Pages Charli xx
March 13, 2021
Wow.
I don’t have words.
Brooks and Henley’s story was 🥰😳😬🤪🤯😤🥺😍😱🙄😘 all wrapped into one big ball of HOLY MOLY!!
Like WOW.
Like I said. No words.
Except you 1000% need to read this glorious standalone from Haley Jenner. You really really do!
I don’t have words.
Brooks and Henley’s story was 🥰😳😬🤪🤯😤🥺😍😱🙄😘 all wrapped into one big ball of HOLY MOLY!!
Like WOW.
Like I said. No words.
Except you 1000% need to read this glorious standalone from Haley Jenner. You really really do!
March 13, 2021
This book has just way too much heartache and back and forth for my liking. Henley really started to get under my skin by the end of the book. Brooks was almost a doormat for her. I know he loved her but how much should one man take before he just finally gives up. She was constantly roping him back in and then shoving him away.
I know she had a horrible upbringing with the way her parents treated her. But Brooks truly loved her and she just wouldn’t accept it. She was always sabotaging every good thing he was trying to offer. I honestly never understood why she didn’t just travel with him from the beginning. She never had a career. She was always working in a bar. She could do that from wherever he was working.
I’m glad these two were finally able to find their happiness. Especially for Brooks, he deserved it the most in my opinion.
And there were parts of this book I would swear I’ve read in another book. Too many times the happenings in the book seemed way too familiar.
I know she had a horrible upbringing with the way her parents treated her. But Brooks truly loved her and she just wouldn’t accept it. She was always sabotaging every good thing he was trying to offer. I honestly never understood why she didn’t just travel with him from the beginning. She never had a career. She was always working in a bar. She could do that from wherever he was working.
I’m glad these two were finally able to find their happiness. Especially for Brooks, he deserved it the most in my opinion.
And there were parts of this book I would swear I’ve read in another book. Too many times the happenings in the book seemed way too familiar.
March 9, 2021
Only Haley Jenner can destroy my heart thoroughly like this. For Keeps For Always wrecked me so beautifully. My heart endured and survived every kind of emotional torture. I am emotionally exhausted but I am begging for more. Such a poignant and powerful love story. Something so different. So unique. So unforgettable.
This story is the best kind of journey a reader can expect. Be it the growth of the characters over a decade. Be it the adventures all over the world, literally. Be it the emotional rollercoaster. Henley and Brooks became best friends at very young age. As the years passed, the friendly love was mixed with something intense. But their time was never right. Henley needed to travel to find happiness for herself on her own and Brooks has a prestigious and demanding job as photographer. Whenever their paths crossed, they broke their hearts a bit more. How long can they keep on destroying each other? Can they have a happily ever after?
This story raised a lot of difficult and complex questions in my mind. What is true happiness? How far can we compromise for love before it becomes sacrificing? Is it sacrifice if it's for true love? How far can one go to protect self before he or she ends up alone and unhappy? Henley and Brookes' love story may not have all answers but I loved exploring so much. The authors showed that love isn't perfect always. It's messy. Turbulent. Chaotic. They brilliantly captured that all consuming kind of love where people don't think. CANNOT think. They are so overwhelmed and consumed by their feels that nothing makes sense yet everything feels so right. There are no right and wrong. Only the inability to live without it.
Henley had a loveless and manipulated childhood. Something that made her determined to live freely and make her happiness dependent on self. This flawed pretty girl stole my heart. I became one with her pain and her joy. She is so scared that she self sabotaged her relationship with Brookes innumerable times. I wanted to shake her and plead to her. But she did realized her true source of pain and stopped lashing out on Brookes. Because this guy is perfect. Just perfect. He made mistakes. He hurt Henley and he almost lost hope . Thank god they found their way to each other. He loves Henley with everything and that kind of love is precious. Loyalty, dedication, devotion- Brookes has all. And he is so devilishly dirty! Wow he has a super dirty mouth for sure! This is definitely Haley Jenner's hottest book till date and be ready to find some alone time.
Haley Jenner will never deliver an easy happily ever after story for you and that is the exact reason I am obsessed with their storytelling. For Keeps For Always made my heart bleed in pages after pages but it also healed my heart with beautiful emotions. No one writes brutally angsty and life changing stories like Haley Jenner.
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
This story is the best kind of journey a reader can expect. Be it the growth of the characters over a decade. Be it the adventures all over the world, literally. Be it the emotional rollercoaster. Henley and Brooks became best friends at very young age. As the years passed, the friendly love was mixed with something intense. But their time was never right. Henley needed to travel to find happiness for herself on her own and Brooks has a prestigious and demanding job as photographer. Whenever their paths crossed, they broke their hearts a bit more. How long can they keep on destroying each other? Can they have a happily ever after?
This story raised a lot of difficult and complex questions in my mind. What is true happiness? How far can we compromise for love before it becomes sacrificing? Is it sacrifice if it's for true love? How far can one go to protect self before he or she ends up alone and unhappy? Henley and Brookes' love story may not have all answers but I loved exploring so much. The authors showed that love isn't perfect always. It's messy. Turbulent. Chaotic. They brilliantly captured that all consuming kind of love where people don't think. CANNOT think. They are so overwhelmed and consumed by their feels that nothing makes sense yet everything feels so right. There are no right and wrong. Only the inability to live without it.
Henley had a loveless and manipulated childhood. Something that made her determined to live freely and make her happiness dependent on self. This flawed pretty girl stole my heart. I became one with her pain and her joy. She is so scared that she self sabotaged her relationship with Brookes innumerable times. I wanted to shake her and plead to her. But she did realized her true source of pain and stopped lashing out on Brookes. Because this guy is perfect. Just perfect. He made mistakes. He hurt Henley and he almost lost hope . Thank god they found their way to each other. He loves Henley with everything and that kind of love is precious. Loyalty, dedication, devotion- Brookes has all. And he is so devilishly dirty! Wow he has a super dirty mouth for sure! This is definitely Haley Jenner's hottest book till date and be ready to find some alone time.
Haley Jenner will never deliver an easy happily ever after story for you and that is the exact reason I am obsessed with their storytelling. For Keeps For Always made my heart bleed in pages after pages but it also healed my heart with beautiful emotions. No one writes brutally angsty and life changing stories like Haley Jenner.
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
March 14, 2021
" I don't love anything that can cause me pain. Especially people. But I'll learn to tolerate you."
Oh...if only that were all there was to it, but this book was so much more.
Frustrating and maddening degrees of MORE, but in all the best ways. I LOVE an angsty read and Haley Jenner gave that to us in spades.
Brooks and Henley gave me whiplash! This book should come with a neck brace!!!!!
IT. WAS. SO. GOOD!!!! AND gave a whole new meaning to the friends to lovers trope.
The relationship between Brooks and Henley was one epic roller coaster ride of emotions! I honestly loved Brooks enough to nearly give this one 5 stars; he's an incredible character. But, Henley just drove me nuts at so many points in this storyline, I'm going with 4 stars. It wasn't that Henley wasn't a likable character, it's just that she was so stubborn, and could not get out of her own way to save her life. I've never seen a woman be such a roadblock to her own happiness. She drove me Kindle throwing crazy!!! I know she had a tough childhood, and comes with her own unique set of baggage, but women would kill to have a man, ANY man, fight for them the way that Brooks did for Henley, and she was just too blind to see what was right in front of her. UGH...I seriously wanted to punch her at times! Having said that, there were other times when I just wanted to hug her so badly. Take her out for a coffee and some girl bonding. Henley needed a female friend to help her see the truth...she belonged to Brooks and there would be no use in fighting it.
"I love that I love him hard enough that he'll always own the deepest parts of my heart. I hate the person he brings out in me. I love that my love for him consumes me to a point where no one else exists."
Brooks Riley knew from day one that Henley Wright would leave her mark on him. He just didn't know how deep or how often. Still, he never gave up. He turned up for her time and time again. "He said when you attempt to reject him, tell her he'll carve his name into the bar." Gah...I would most certainly be a sucker for the charming dirty talker with the sheepish smile!
This guy has ALL THE WORDS...he knows how and when to use them too. Believe. You. Me. 🔥
This book had HUGE feels and a gripping storyline. I was OUT OF MY MIND with joy when we received a very special appearance by Tripp!!! Oh Be Still My Heart!!! Please keep that up ladies....I'm all about the cameos from men like Tripp and Brooks in future releases!!!
If you love friends to lovers storylines, have I got a recommendation for you!!❤️
Take a ride with Brooks Riley as he does everything in his sexy as sin power to win over the girl who stole his heart so many years ago.
Oh...if only that were all there was to it, but this book was so much more.
Frustrating and maddening degrees of MORE, but in all the best ways. I LOVE an angsty read and Haley Jenner gave that to us in spades.
Brooks and Henley gave me whiplash! This book should come with a neck brace!!!!!
IT. WAS. SO. GOOD!!!! AND gave a whole new meaning to the friends to lovers trope.
The relationship between Brooks and Henley was one epic roller coaster ride of emotions! I honestly loved Brooks enough to nearly give this one 5 stars; he's an incredible character. But, Henley just drove me nuts at so many points in this storyline, I'm going with 4 stars. It wasn't that Henley wasn't a likable character, it's just that she was so stubborn, and could not get out of her own way to save her life. I've never seen a woman be such a roadblock to her own happiness. She drove me Kindle throwing crazy!!! I know she had a tough childhood, and comes with her own unique set of baggage, but women would kill to have a man, ANY man, fight for them the way that Brooks did for Henley, and she was just too blind to see what was right in front of her. UGH...I seriously wanted to punch her at times! Having said that, there were other times when I just wanted to hug her so badly. Take her out for a coffee and some girl bonding. Henley needed a female friend to help her see the truth...she belonged to Brooks and there would be no use in fighting it.
"I love that I love him hard enough that he'll always own the deepest parts of my heart. I hate the person he brings out in me. I love that my love for him consumes me to a point where no one else exists."
Brooks Riley knew from day one that Henley Wright would leave her mark on him. He just didn't know how deep or how often. Still, he never gave up. He turned up for her time and time again. "He said when you attempt to reject him, tell her he'll carve his name into the bar." Gah...I would most certainly be a sucker for the charming dirty talker with the sheepish smile!
This guy has ALL THE WORDS...he knows how and when to use them too. Believe. You. Me. 🔥
This book had HUGE feels and a gripping storyline. I was OUT OF MY MIND with joy when we received a very special appearance by Tripp!!! Oh Be Still My Heart!!! Please keep that up ladies....I'm all about the cameos from men like Tripp and Brooks in future releases!!!
If you love friends to lovers storylines, have I got a recommendation for you!!❤️
Take a ride with Brooks Riley as he does everything in his sexy as sin power to win over the girl who stole his heart so many years ago.
March 3, 2021
Haley Jenner has never once failed me. Truly, not once. All of their words, all of their characters, all of the angst and emotion and pain and laughter and love... they’ve always nailed it. And see the thing is, is that they aren’t using words I’ve never heard before, right? But the way in which they string them together and breathe life into these characters is just incredible. I’m left speechless each time I pick up a HJ book.
For Keeps. For Always. is the story of Henley and Brooks, and man, is it going to put you through the emotional wringer. It only took but a few pages before I felt my heart start to race because I knew, I KNEW, that these two had the power to break me. Their journey is messy and complicated and raw, but it’s also incredibly real. Henley and Brooks may be fictional, but their love and their journey isn’t. They are both selfish and selfless, drowning in self doubt and self sabotage at times. They are scared, they are fearless. They are a while laundry list of emotions, and they are so very human. They each made decisions I cheered for, decisions I hated, and decisions that crushed me. Just as I knew it, they both knew that their love and their bond was a tangible thing. But sometimes life just has a way to causing the slightest breeze, pushing that thread just beyond your grasp. It took these two a long time to both be able to grab that thread and feel its strength bleed into their veins.
Brooks Riley is everything though, that’s for sure. He’s dirty and delicious, and he says all the right things, albeit not always at the right time. But I know his heart and it is genuine. And Henley Wright? This girl will be polarizing, I think. But I loved her. I loved her with her insecurities, I loved her with her self doubt. Henley is the type of woman you’d feel richer for having in your life. She’s just... special.
FKFA is angsty. It’s emotional. It’s filled with heartache and longing. But gosh, this love... this love is one you can feel in your bones and in your soul. I consumed this book in mere hours and I hope you’ll do the same. Let Henley and Brooks take you on their journey of real love, get messy with them and cheer for them.
I won’t promise you it’s worth it, but I will make a pact with you that it is.
For Keeps. For Always. is the story of Henley and Brooks, and man, is it going to put you through the emotional wringer. It only took but a few pages before I felt my heart start to race because I knew, I KNEW, that these two had the power to break me. Their journey is messy and complicated and raw, but it’s also incredibly real. Henley and Brooks may be fictional, but their love and their journey isn’t. They are both selfish and selfless, drowning in self doubt and self sabotage at times. They are scared, they are fearless. They are a while laundry list of emotions, and they are so very human. They each made decisions I cheered for, decisions I hated, and decisions that crushed me. Just as I knew it, they both knew that their love and their bond was a tangible thing. But sometimes life just has a way to causing the slightest breeze, pushing that thread just beyond your grasp. It took these two a long time to both be able to grab that thread and feel its strength bleed into their veins.
Brooks Riley is everything though, that’s for sure. He’s dirty and delicious, and he says all the right things, albeit not always at the right time. But I know his heart and it is genuine. And Henley Wright? This girl will be polarizing, I think. But I loved her. I loved her with her insecurities, I loved her with her self doubt. Henley is the type of woman you’d feel richer for having in your life. She’s just... special.
FKFA is angsty. It’s emotional. It’s filled with heartache and longing. But gosh, this love... this love is one you can feel in your bones and in your soul. I consumed this book in mere hours and I hope you’ll do the same. Let Henley and Brooks take you on their journey of real love, get messy with them and cheer for them.
I won’t promise you it’s worth it, but I will make a pact with you that it is.
March 14, 2021
“I’m toxic,” I rebut. “He’s toxic. Together we’re venom. A beautiful cancer."
I know the words and feelings I have for Haley Jenner's For Keeps, For Always are inadequate, but my word this book broke my heart open.
Both Henley and Brooks are absolutely perfect, but each so damaged by their pasts together, and for Henley that complete lack of love as a child. Being treated as a possession, only wanted when each parent could use her to harm the other, that pain was absolutely visceral.
The passion they share for each other, and the world around them, while still being so toxic to each other was hard to read. I could see how beautiful they'd be together, but I couldn't see how they'd end up together.
"How does one know how to be happy when they’ve never been shown it? How does one even know it exists?"
There's always the reasoning that adults are, well, adults, and they should own their behavior, mistakes, etc. But how do you own it if you were never shown what happiness was in the first place? How do you find it, if you don't even know what you're looking for?
I wanted so much for Henley to lay down her guard, and her pain, but that lack of trust for anyone is so recognizable to me, and in me, it is da** hard to work around it.
There were definitely times between 75% and 93% where I swore at my e-reader, cussing Haley Jenner to the sky, hoping and praying that Brooks was going to learn his own lessons, stop holding things over Henley's head while wondering if this was just going to be a "happy for now" type of ending. But they never give us the hard without rewarding the reader in the end.
The angst, the back and forth, the pain all mixed with the beauty of their words, the beauty of the locales seen, the heat (dear lord, the HEAT!!!), and that gorgeous, perfect ending make For Keeps, For Always one of my top 5 reads for 2021. All the stars for Haley Jenner's gorgeous new book!!
Grab your copy of FKFA here: https://books2read.com/u/4EPZMe
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I know the words and feelings I have for Haley Jenner's For Keeps, For Always are inadequate, but my word this book broke my heart open.
Both Henley and Brooks are absolutely perfect, but each so damaged by their pasts together, and for Henley that complete lack of love as a child. Being treated as a possession, only wanted when each parent could use her to harm the other, that pain was absolutely visceral.
The passion they share for each other, and the world around them, while still being so toxic to each other was hard to read. I could see how beautiful they'd be together, but I couldn't see how they'd end up together.
"How does one know how to be happy when they’ve never been shown it? How does one even know it exists?"
There's always the reasoning that adults are, well, adults, and they should own their behavior, mistakes, etc. But how do you own it if you were never shown what happiness was in the first place? How do you find it, if you don't even know what you're looking for?
I wanted so much for Henley to lay down her guard, and her pain, but that lack of trust for anyone is so recognizable to me, and in me, it is da** hard to work around it.
There were definitely times between 75% and 93% where I swore at my e-reader, cussing Haley Jenner to the sky, hoping and praying that Brooks was going to learn his own lessons, stop holding things over Henley's head while wondering if this was just going to be a "happy for now" type of ending. But they never give us the hard without rewarding the reader in the end.
The angst, the back and forth, the pain all mixed with the beauty of their words, the beauty of the locales seen, the heat (dear lord, the HEAT!!!), and that gorgeous, perfect ending make For Keeps, For Always one of my top 5 reads for 2021. All the stars for Haley Jenner's gorgeous new book!!
Grab your copy of FKFA here: https://books2read.com/u/4EPZMe
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March 8, 2021
For Keeps, For Always, Haley Jenners newest standalone is so wonderfully frustratingly beautiful. That's probably not proper review etiquette, but I say how a book makes me feel, and there it is.
I have to start by saying this book spans years, watching the two characters grow and their relationship evolve. I usually LOATHE these types of books, and while I wouldn't say my mind is changed, I definitely loved how this book was written. It is NOT flashbacks; yay for that. Instead, it starts when the two meet at one age and moves through the years. It totally worked, and honestly, if written any other way (aka my flashback horrors), I don't think it would have worked as well.
What I loved:
The hero, Brooks.
Literally, from the minute his character appears on the page, I was done, in love, all fourteen-year-old Brittany insta crush on Brooks and never looking back. His character is so charming in this shy confident way that your heart has no choice but to love him.
How frustrated the characters made me.
Yes, you read that correctly. I was so frustrated, mainly with the heroine Henley, the entire book. I wanted to shake her and yell at her and then shake Brooks and yell at him. But I couldn't stop reading, and that is how I knew the frustration was good. No matter how mad I got, I had to know what was happening next.
It's beautifully written.
Brooks and Henley's story it's not easy. Wow, it's not easy. Did I say it's frustrating? Because it's frustrating, but it's so easy to understand Henley's hang-ups and Brooks's struggles with her. You may not like how their journey goes, but you can't help but appreciate it.
Overall
It was love at first read for me on For Keeps For Always. No matter how frustrated I was with Henley or how badly I wanted the two of them to get their shit together, I just absolutely loved it. Haley Jenner has very quickly become a one-click author for me, and I hope they become one for you too!
I have to start by saying this book spans years, watching the two characters grow and their relationship evolve. I usually LOATHE these types of books, and while I wouldn't say my mind is changed, I definitely loved how this book was written. It is NOT flashbacks; yay for that. Instead, it starts when the two meet at one age and moves through the years. It totally worked, and honestly, if written any other way (aka my flashback horrors), I don't think it would have worked as well.
What I loved:
The hero, Brooks.
Literally, from the minute his character appears on the page, I was done, in love, all fourteen-year-old Brittany insta crush on Brooks and never looking back. His character is so charming in this shy confident way that your heart has no choice but to love him.
How frustrated the characters made me.
Yes, you read that correctly. I was so frustrated, mainly with the heroine Henley, the entire book. I wanted to shake her and yell at her and then shake Brooks and yell at him. But I couldn't stop reading, and that is how I knew the frustration was good. No matter how mad I got, I had to know what was happening next.
It's beautifully written.
Brooks and Henley's story it's not easy. Wow, it's not easy. Did I say it's frustrating? Because it's frustrating, but it's so easy to understand Henley's hang-ups and Brooks's struggles with her. You may not like how their journey goes, but you can't help but appreciate it.
Overall
It was love at first read for me on For Keeps For Always. No matter how frustrated I was with Henley or how badly I wanted the two of them to get their shit together, I just absolutely loved it. Haley Jenner has very quickly become a one-click author for me, and I hope they become one for you too!
March 10, 2021
Haley Jenner just took me on one of the most frustratingly emotional roller coaster rides of my reading life and it was marvellous.
This story explores the emotional jigsaw puzzle that is Henley and Brooks’ relationship. These two meet in their early teens and end up developing a strong bond. From there we see their friendship blossom even more. A major life event occurs and they are forced to deal with the impact of being bffs from afar. When they see each other again, they soon realize that things have changed between them. A blurring of lines creates a future filled with ill timed reunions, trauma induced self doubt, and hurt filled moments that keep these two from truly exploring their love and want for each other.
This relationship is messy!! Brooks and Henley are constantly struggling to figure out their relationship as best-friends, the possibility loving each other as more, and trying to find their own happiness. What I think resonated the most with me, is that no matter what happened or how much they hurt each another, these two always found their way back to one another as friends. The thought of not being in each other’s life in that manner was more heartbreaking to them then not being together as a couple.
I am not going to lie, this story takes you on a difficult journey. One that had me completely frustrated for most of the book, especially with Henley! But, in the end it was all worth it.
Haley Jenner has once again delivered a truly impactful story that consumed me from start to finish.
This story explores the emotional jigsaw puzzle that is Henley and Brooks’ relationship. These two meet in their early teens and end up developing a strong bond. From there we see their friendship blossom even more. A major life event occurs and they are forced to deal with the impact of being bffs from afar. When they see each other again, they soon realize that things have changed between them. A blurring of lines creates a future filled with ill timed reunions, trauma induced self doubt, and hurt filled moments that keep these two from truly exploring their love and want for each other.
This relationship is messy!! Brooks and Henley are constantly struggling to figure out their relationship as best-friends, the possibility loving each other as more, and trying to find their own happiness. What I think resonated the most with me, is that no matter what happened or how much they hurt each another, these two always found their way back to one another as friends. The thought of not being in each other’s life in that manner was more heartbreaking to them then not being together as a couple.
I am not going to lie, this story takes you on a difficult journey. One that had me completely frustrated for most of the book, especially with Henley! But, in the end it was all worth it.
Haley Jenner has once again delivered a truly impactful story that consumed me from start to finish.
March 13, 2021
A truly beautiful love story!
“He’s toxic. Together, we’re venom. A beautiful cancer.”
This story consumed me, broke me, shattered me and then healed me in the end. My emotions were all over the place. I laughed a lot, I cried a lot and I have fallen head over heels for these two amazing characters. What a beautiful journey these two phenomenal authors took me on.
Henley and Brooks forged a strong friendship and bond that turned into something neither were expecting. At times their relationship became messy, toxic and all consuming. They broke me with their need to love but not knowing how.
“I’ll never make you a promise, Henley. You might be silly enough to believe it, and if I fail to deliver, I’ll only shatter your heart. You’ve had enough heartache already.”
Henley and Brooks’ passion and chemistry was explosive and devouring. Their souls had a pull towards one another that time could not erase. The intensity of their love for each other could be felt with every interaction and made my toes curl. I think I bit my lip till it bled with their passion and I felt my lips quiver with their pain.
Brilliantly written story with such beautiful and poignant words that had me feeling every heartache, every pain and the all consuming love written on every page.
“Even with a heart shattered beyond repair, grace and beauty can be found in the world. And slowly but surely, the beauty infiltrates you within, growing like a seedling and giving you the belief you can bloom again.”
This is a truly beautiful love story that is not to be missed.
“He’s toxic. Together, we’re venom. A beautiful cancer.”
This story consumed me, broke me, shattered me and then healed me in the end. My emotions were all over the place. I laughed a lot, I cried a lot and I have fallen head over heels for these two amazing characters. What a beautiful journey these two phenomenal authors took me on.
Henley and Brooks forged a strong friendship and bond that turned into something neither were expecting. At times their relationship became messy, toxic and all consuming. They broke me with their need to love but not knowing how.
“I’ll never make you a promise, Henley. You might be silly enough to believe it, and if I fail to deliver, I’ll only shatter your heart. You’ve had enough heartache already.”
Henley and Brooks’ passion and chemistry was explosive and devouring. Their souls had a pull towards one another that time could not erase. The intensity of their love for each other could be felt with every interaction and made my toes curl. I think I bit my lip till it bled with their passion and I felt my lips quiver with their pain.
Brilliantly written story with such beautiful and poignant words that had me feeling every heartache, every pain and the all consuming love written on every page.
“Even with a heart shattered beyond repair, grace and beauty can be found in the world. And slowly but surely, the beauty infiltrates you within, growing like a seedling and giving you the belief you can bloom again.”
This is a truly beautiful love story that is not to be missed.
March 22, 2021
This was an unexpected book that I’m so glad I got my hands on. This was such a beautiful read that I read it within a day and stayed up until 2 am to finish, I just couldn’t put it down and needed to know that Henley and brookes were okay.
This is a best friends to lovers that start off disliking each other the moment they meet and it made me giggle but watching henleys walls fall once their relationship grows into a a beautiful friendship kept me smiling. He is her rock the only person who sees what she goes through but when unexpected events occur my heart broke for them.
This book kept me on my heels. There are lots of twists and turns with their friendship. I haven’t felt such an emotional bond between a couple like these two. Trust me when I tell you to keep a tissue box next to you because I haven’t cried over a book like this for a long time and I welcome all the emotions because you know the author has done an amazing job and these ladies have. I laughed, swooned, cried, my heart broke more, cried again. These two go through so many challenges to get to a place of contentment. I can’t tell you the ugly crying I did and screaming to my phone while reading this book.
I am so excited to read more by these authors because I know this won’t be my last read.
I received an arc to give an honest opinion.
This is a best friends to lovers that start off disliking each other the moment they meet and it made me giggle but watching henleys walls fall once their relationship grows into a a beautiful friendship kept me smiling. He is her rock the only person who sees what she goes through but when unexpected events occur my heart broke for them.
This book kept me on my heels. There are lots of twists and turns with their friendship. I haven’t felt such an emotional bond between a couple like these two. Trust me when I tell you to keep a tissue box next to you because I haven’t cried over a book like this for a long time and I welcome all the emotions because you know the author has done an amazing job and these ladies have. I laughed, swooned, cried, my heart broke more, cried again. These two go through so many challenges to get to a place of contentment. I can’t tell you the ugly crying I did and screaming to my phone while reading this book.
I am so excited to read more by these authors because I know this won’t be my last read.
I received an arc to give an honest opinion.
March 10, 2021
Brooks and Henley have a special friendship that was formed years ago. Henley comes from a family full of hatred, anger, and a constant battle over which parent loves her more. She suffers alone most of the time until Brooks shows up and weasels his way into her life. They become friends not easily as it’s hard for Henley to put her trust and faith in others, but when she does, she is committed to it 100%. Brooks would do anything for his Henley, and he proves that repeatedly even when Henley fights it. Its always the wrong time or the wrong place for these two and at times it gets aggravating, but it ends beautifully. Henley is always wrapped up in her own head thinking she doesn’t deserve to be loved or can love anyone else even though she knows Brooks is it for her she just can’t let her own hurt go long enough to fight for him. She was frustrating with all the back and forth, but her mother was a real piece of crazy that I wanted to smack around. Brooks was easy to love and fall for. All he ever wanted was for Henley to be his but sometimes fate and life have other plans that take you the long way around until giving you what you want or need. A great read with real emotions that the authors make you feel and want to live through with the characters.
March 15, 2021
Be prepared to go on an emotional journey with this one. Brooks and Henley are both good and bad for each other but in the end both of them I feel grow up a bit throughout the book.
This one was hard to read as one moment you feel for Brooks and wonder why he keeps fighting to be with Henley. Then the next you are rooting for them to stay together. I can't say I would have fought as hard as he did but when you find the one I guess you will keep trying and not give up. Yeah they both had their own lives between but they both never felt complete unless they were spending time with one another. Henley has real trust issues in relationships as she never had a stable home and was used as a pawn in her parents lives. She never really knew her worth until she started to really believe in herself. It may have taken what seems like forever but she does get he HEA.
I really liked this book but had a hard time liking Henley due to her back and forth. Brooks I felt so bad for him on many occasions and wished at times he would give up, but I had faith in the authors that all would be ok in the end and I was not disappointed. This story may not be for everyone but it is definitely a journey that may seem hopeless but when it comes to true love, nothing will stop you.
This one was hard to read as one moment you feel for Brooks and wonder why he keeps fighting to be with Henley. Then the next you are rooting for them to stay together. I can't say I would have fought as hard as he did but when you find the one I guess you will keep trying and not give up. Yeah they both had their own lives between but they both never felt complete unless they were spending time with one another. Henley has real trust issues in relationships as she never had a stable home and was used as a pawn in her parents lives. She never really knew her worth until she started to really believe in herself. It may have taken what seems like forever but she does get he HEA.
I really liked this book but had a hard time liking Henley due to her back and forth. Brooks I felt so bad for him on many occasions and wished at times he would give up, but I had faith in the authors that all would be ok in the end and I was not disappointed. This story may not be for everyone but it is definitely a journey that may seem hopeless but when it comes to true love, nothing will stop you.
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