Customer Reviews

Forever and Always

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(17)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(7)
1 star:		(20)

 

 

Well, I am a BIG Jude fan, I have read EVERY book she has ever written, however, I am here to tell ya, I am not going to buy another of her books automatically. This book promised so much, but delivered so little, yeah Adam and Bo are missing, nothin gets resolved with that. She doesn't get ANY information about them at all, just that her helping someone else MAY lead her to her beloved husband.
That's another thing. If he is so beloved, what in the hell is she doin lusting after another man throughout the whole book? I mean seriously, I am married, I am NOT saying that I don't look at nice looking men, but I do NOT actively lust after them.
I know she is supposed to be human, but sheesh, every other page? She was lookin at his butt, abs, shoulders, pecs, etc. If she wants him so much, then jump on him and just leave Adam to his fate. I did enjoy parts of this book but it just...stopped suddenly with nothing else happening. Wham!! And then the blurb about the next in the series. And, from what I can see, it has NOTHING to do with Darci, Adam, Bo, or even Linc. GRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I selected this book randomly off the shelf at the bookstore. I was really desperate for a good book. I was an avid reader of JD's earlier work (Velvet Series, Knight in Shining Armor)and loved them all. I've really tried to get into the new way she's writing with little success. So now I've read the book I chose and I was very surprised. I actually liked it. I love the way the whole story is written in 1st person. It's like you actually experience what the characters are feeling. With the 3rd person POV it's hard to *really* get to know a character. I absolutley loved Linc. This is the first "romance" novel that I have read with one of the main characters being African-American. It's quite refreshing to read something different than the norm. You get time-travel, ghosts, villians, and other characters wrapped up into one neat little book.

Other reviews have stated that you have to read Forever first. This isn't true. I did not read Forever (I probably will go back and read it though) and understand everything that was going on. Not once was I lost or found something hard to understand.

Just remember, so you won't be disappointed later on, this book, or any of her newer books, is NOTHING like her earlier work. The book's spine says romance, but it definately is not that. It's a really good story about a woman looking for her husband.

I wish I could have had some of that True Persuasion to make me like this book. If it wasnt' for the fact that I have never not finished a book I started, I would have thrown this in the fire. Now, Im disappointed that I didn't. A complete waste of my time. I have never finished a book and felt mad and confused at the same time. Horrible Ms. Deveraux! And I am a huge fan!

Jude D has always been one of my favorite all time authors but her last few books have been a total waste! I can't believe I would ever say that about a Jude D book!! With the way the book is wrote I never felt like I connected with the characters or even began to care about them. I think I'll go back and read the Lady series or the Velvet series again!

I'm sorry that so many other readers didn't enjoy this latest offering by Jude Devereux. While I'll agree that the style is very different from the way she's written, I did think it was an excellent follow-up to "Forever", which I also enjoyed. I wouldn't recommend reading this book without reading "Forever", but I do believe that fans of Devereux's new writing style will find this to be an engaging and fun read.

If you had not read this book before Forever... than you would have wanted to read it later! I read Always than Forever and now I want to read Always and Forever! I thought that her addition of the paranormal made these books even MORE romantic! Her theory that loners and outcasts can find love and romance in eachother makes me feel like love can conquer all!! Try that on for size!!

I really enjoyed this book. I didn't realize it was number two of a trilogy so I haven't read the first book, but I can't wait for the third. I like this author because she has more mystery than fluff. Her books are always a good read, they have mystery or completely heartfelt stories and characters. I thought that this novel was just as good. I think the switching back and forth between characters was different and took some getting used to but it did not detract from the book in the least. As for the story, i loved getting the next clue, and couldn't wait to turn the page and find out what happened next. My only disapointment was that the story really didn't end, but then I didn't realize it was a trilogy, knowing that I can't wait for the last book. I don't know if this would truly be classified as a romance. i think that it would becuase she is being driven by love, however it does not follow the usual "romance" formula and I like that, a lot. The only reason I didn't give this book five stars is because at the end things happen so fast that it's a little hard to folllow and may need a little bit of re reading but just because it happened fast does not mean that it was not good.

I made the same mistake as a lot of people, started with this one first. I still got into it. Its part of a four book saga according to a couple Jude websites. People complain of no ending, because there isn't an ending. Forever and Always ended with her searching for her husband still, and she will in the next book. Forever and Always leaves you hanging wondering where her husband is. I didnt really like Lincoln. He was annoying. Its kind of frusterating being left hanging, I'd like to see her get her husband back, but I have to wait for the next books.

This was a good book, a sequel to Forever. Picked it up expecting some conclusion, but there was none! I assume another in the series is coming, although it appears Holly was published next, which is not really a sequel at all. I wouldn't read this book until the next comes out as it really, really, leaves you hanging.

I have not read her first book Forever. I don't usually read non-historical romances, and I really LOVE Ms. Deverauxs romance historical romanance works-especially "A Knight in Shining Armor". This plot looked interesting, so I asked for it for Christmas. The main female character has supernatural powers which include blowing people's minds up (happened in first book it says). The story starts off that despite having these powers, she can not locate her husband or sister in-law. In addition, due to a sleazy writer of a tabloid, she has been accussed in the media of killing them for their money. Though her family and the law know she did not, it does not make her less afraid to go out of her house-which makes it difficult when a TV celebrity asks her to find his son, which also has dissappeared mysteriously. The story has ghosts, lost loves, and some sexual tension between the two characters, but it is NOT a love story. It is a story about a quest and the self awareness of the main female character. It alludes to a higher power and the book does not end-she still needs to find her husband. The story is compelling, and worth a read, but if you are looking for a romance-pass it up. If you are looking for something else to give your brain, then give this a shot. Just be reminded that you may need to pick up her next book to find out what happens...