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Forever Right Now
Darlene Montgomery has been to hell and back…more than once. After a stint in jail for drug possession, she is finally clean and ready to start over. Yet another failed relationship is just the motivation she needs to move from New York to San Francisco with the hopes of resurrecting her dance career and discovering that she is more than the sum of her rap sheet. As Darlene struggles in her new city, the last thing she wants is to become entangled with her handsome—but cranky—neighbor and his adorable little girl...
Sawyer Haas is weeks away from finishing law school, but exhaustion, dwindling finances, and the pressure to provide for himself and his daughter, Olivia, are wearing him down. A federal clerkship--a job he desperately needs--awaits him after graduation, but only if he passes the Bar Exam. Sawyer doesn’t have the time or patience for the capricious—if beautiful—dancer who moves into the apartment above his. But Darlene’s easy laugh and cheerful spirit seep into the cracks of his hardened heart, and slowly break down the walls he’s resurrected to keep from being betrayed ever again.
When the parents of Olivia’s absentee mother come to fight for custody, Sawyer could lose everything. To have any chance at happiness, he must trust Darlene, the woman who has somehow found her way past his brittle barbs, and Darlene must decide how much of her own bruised heart she is willing to give to Sawyer and Olivia, especially when the ghosts of her troubled past refuse to stay buried.
Sawyer Haas is weeks away from finishing law school, but exhaustion, dwindling finances, and the pressure to provide for himself and his daughter, Olivia, are wearing him down. A federal clerkship--a job he desperately needs--awaits him after graduation, but only if he passes the Bar Exam. Sawyer doesn’t have the time or patience for the capricious—if beautiful—dancer who moves into the apartment above his. But Darlene’s easy laugh and cheerful spirit seep into the cracks of his hardened heart, and slowly break down the walls he’s resurrected to keep from being betrayed ever again.
When the parents of Olivia’s absentee mother come to fight for custody, Sawyer could lose everything. To have any chance at happiness, he must trust Darlene, the woman who has somehow found her way past his brittle barbs, and Darlene must decide how much of her own bruised heart she is willing to give to Sawyer and Olivia, especially when the ghosts of her troubled past refuse to stay buried.
285 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 24, 2017
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Emma Scott
36 books8,211 followersEmma Scott is a USA Today and Wall St. Journal bestselling author whose books have been translated in seven languages and featured in Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, New York Daily News and USA Today’s Happy Ever After. Her first MM romance, Someday, Someday won the Utopia Con Award for LGBTQ Book of the Year. Emma writes emotional, character-driven romances in which art and love intertwine to heal, and in which love always wins. If you enjoy emotionally-charged stories that rip your heart out and put it back together again, with diverse characters and heroes who treat their heroines like gold, you will enjoy her novels.
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November 12, 2019*´¨✫)
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✮ (¸.•´✶The single dad and the dancer...✶
"Forever Right Now is full of heart and soul--rarely does a book impact me like this one did. Emma Scott has a new forever fan in me." --New York Times bestselling author of Archer's Voice, Mia Sheridan
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"Who are you?" he demanded rudely, shifting the diaper bag higher on his shoulder while hoisting his little girl in his other arm. He was six feet of hotness in a rumpled suit, glaring at me with suspicion in his dark eyes.
"I...I'm your new neighbor?" It sounded more like a question; as if I needed this guy's permission to live. I straightened to my full height. "I just moved in upstairs. I'm a dancer. Well, I was. Had to take some time off but I'm going to get back into it soon...ish." I put on my friendliest smile. "I'm a massage therapist now. Just got my license and..."
My words died under Sawyer's withering stare.
"A dancer. Fantastic," he said bitterly. "Just what I always wanted. Someone leaping and thumping above me, waking my kid up and disturbing my studies at all hours of the night."
I planted my hands on my hips. "I can't dance in a dinky apartment, and besides..."
Words failed me again as the sharp planes and hard angles of Sawyer's face melted when his daughter--I guessed her to be about a year old--suddenly clapped her small hand over his chin. Sawyer's hard gaze softened, and his broad mouth turned up in a smile--a beautiful smile I was sure only his little girl ever got to see, and so full of love that for a moment I could hardly breathe.
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"Who are you?" he demanded rudely, shifting the diaper bag higher on his shoulder while hoisting his little girl in his other arm. He was six feet of hotness in a rumpled suit, glaring at me with suspicion in his dark eyes.
"I...I'm your new neighbor?" It sounded more like a question; as if I needed this guy's permission to live. I straightened to my full height. "I just moved in upstairs. I'm a dancer. Well, I was. Had to take some time off but I'm going to get back into it soon...ish." I put on my friendliest smile. "I'm a massage therapist now. Just got my license and..."
My words died under Sawyer's withering stare.
"A dancer. Fantastic," he said bitterly. "Just what I always wanted. Someone leaping and thumping above me, waking my kid up and disturbing my studies at all hours of the night."
I planted my hands on my hips. "I can't dance in a dinky apartment, and besides..."
Words failed me again as the sharp planes and hard angles of Sawyer's face melted when his daughter--I guessed her to be about a year old--suddenly clapped her small hand over his chin. Sawyer's hard gaze softened, and his broad mouth turned up in a smile--a beautiful smile I was sure only his little girl ever got to see, and so full of love that for a moment I could hardly breathe.
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October 24, 2017
5+ stars!!!
Emma Scott slays me with her words. I mean, just when I think I can’t love her books more, she writes this gem. Forever Right Now is a stunning, heartfelt, and unforgettable story.
Although Forever Right Now is a stand-alone, you meet Darlene as one of Beckett’s best friends in The Butterfly Project. As it was one of my favorite books this year, I was dying for this book since the moment I heard it was being written. Darlene is a character who is easy to love, at least she was for me. She’s been through a lot, but that only means that she’s overcome a lot as well. She still has a ways to go, but she’s strong and has a lot of fight in her, and I appreciate that in a heroine.
Darlene is starting fresh in a new city. She’s made the move from NYC to San Francisco and doesn’t know a soul, but is ready for this opportunity. She’s ready to move on with her life, to dance again, and to truly find herself.
Sawyer Haas is a single dad and a law student getting ready to take the bar. He’s overworked, stressed out, but seriously an amazing person. I can’t sing Sawyer’s praises enough. This man. Sigh. He touched my heart. On a personal level, I appreciated the type of man he was so much due to my own life experiences. I can’t imagine anyone reading this book and not falling in love with him.
As for Sawyer and Darlene, they don’t hit it off right at first. Sawyer is a little standoffish to his new neighbor at the beginning. He's not one that gets close to new people, but the more he gets to know Darlene, the more he likes her and can’t keep his mind off of her. I loved Sawyer and Darlene’s connection. Both were fighting their own battles, but with time, they realized they did have a partner to fight with and completely had each other’s backs. And Olivia… every scene with her and Sawyer, or her and Darlene… I melted. It was just so fantastic.
Forever Right Now isn’t just a stunning romance, it’s also a tale of self-discovery, finding trust, learning to love others and love yourself. It shows that everything isn’t black and white, sometimes the law isn’t cut and dry. I appreciated that Emma tackled some hard topics in this story with both of the main characters. It made me love the book that much more.
Emma Scott is one of my all-time favorite authors for a reason. She writes books like THIS. That is the reason. She’s a magnificent story teller, her characters are always well-developed, and her writing is brilliant. I can’t recommend all of her books enough! I know I, for one, can’t get enough of her unique and special stories! Forever Right Now is an out-standing story, it’s truly phenomenal and will be going on my top favorites list this year!!! It’s a MUST READ and highly recommended by yours truly!
Emma Scott slays me with her words. I mean, just when I think I can’t love her books more, she writes this gem. Forever Right Now is a stunning, heartfelt, and unforgettable story.
Although Forever Right Now is a stand-alone, you meet Darlene as one of Beckett’s best friends in The Butterfly Project. As it was one of my favorite books this year, I was dying for this book since the moment I heard it was being written. Darlene is a character who is easy to love, at least she was for me. She’s been through a lot, but that only means that she’s overcome a lot as well. She still has a ways to go, but she’s strong and has a lot of fight in her, and I appreciate that in a heroine.
Darlene is starting fresh in a new city. She’s made the move from NYC to San Francisco and doesn’t know a soul, but is ready for this opportunity. She’s ready to move on with her life, to dance again, and to truly find herself.
Sawyer Haas is a single dad and a law student getting ready to take the bar. He’s overworked, stressed out, but seriously an amazing person. I can’t sing Sawyer’s praises enough. This man. Sigh. He touched my heart. On a personal level, I appreciated the type of man he was so much due to my own life experiences. I can’t imagine anyone reading this book and not falling in love with him.
“I’m supposed to be getting myself together and not getting swept up in all the things I usually get swept up in. I keep saying I need to work on me, but I’m doing everything right and I still feel like something’s missing.” Her eyes were impossibly blue as they gazed up at mine. “Is it you?”
As for Sawyer and Darlene, they don’t hit it off right at first. Sawyer is a little standoffish to his new neighbor at the beginning. He's not one that gets close to new people, but the more he gets to know Darlene, the more he likes her and can’t keep his mind off of her. I loved Sawyer and Darlene’s connection. Both were fighting their own battles, but with time, they realized they did have a partner to fight with and completely had each other’s backs. And Olivia… every scene with her and Sawyer, or her and Darlene… I melted. It was just so fantastic.
Forever Right Now isn’t just a stunning romance, it’s also a tale of self-discovery, finding trust, learning to love others and love yourself. It shows that everything isn’t black and white, sometimes the law isn’t cut and dry. I appreciated that Emma tackled some hard topics in this story with both of the main characters. It made me love the book that much more.
Emma Scott is one of my all-time favorite authors for a reason. She writes books like THIS. That is the reason. She’s a magnificent story teller, her characters are always well-developed, and her writing is brilliant. I can’t recommend all of her books enough! I know I, for one, can’t get enough of her unique and special stories! Forever Right Now is an out-standing story, it’s truly phenomenal and will be going on my top favorites list this year!!! It’s a MUST READ and highly recommended by yours truly!
“Do you ever wish you could take a moment and keep it forever? Like right now…how you taste on my mouth, and your hands on me, and your eyes…God, Sawyer, the way you’re looking at me… If I could have just one moment, one feeling, and live in it forever, I would choose this one.”
May 25, 2018
I’m not sure how I am supposed to write a review while I am still so raw and at a loss for words, but here goes. I loved this book—from the beauty of the flawed characters to the gorgeously poetic words to the weightiness of the story-line, I loved it all.
Forever Right Now was an emotional rollercoaster for me, but it’s a ride I would gladly take again and again. My heart was in my throat the entire second half of the story, and I teared up more than once; first with heartbreak, then with tears of happiness. If you haven’t read either of these standalones, The Butterfly Project, Full Tilt, All In or Forever Right Now, stop what you’re doing and read them. I promise, you will fall in love with Ms. Scott’s phenomenal writing and the range of emotion you will feel.
Forever Right Now was an emotional rollercoaster for me, but it’s a ride I would gladly take again and again. My heart was in my throat the entire second half of the story, and I teared up more than once; first with heartbreak, then with tears of happiness. If you haven’t read either of these standalones, The Butterfly Project, Full Tilt, All In or Forever Right Now, stop what you’re doing and read them. I promise, you will fall in love with Ms. Scott’s phenomenal writing and the range of emotion you will feel.
September 18, 2018
Thank you, Mom, for the reminder!!
My apologies in advance for my long winded ‘stage setting’ for this review ...
This book was released last summer when I was AWOL from Goodreads due to a hectic move from SC to PA, building a new house and taking trips to see my Mom, whose health was failing. My reading opportunities were few and far between, but when I could squeeze in time, this is the book I read.
Very thankfully, my Mom’s health has made a huge turn around. She is 78, and is the most adorable, feisty and fun lady to be around. She isn’t an avid reader, but when she does it is usually the spooky, scary novels of King and Koontz, which normally take her weeks to finish. And God love her, she can’t hear worth a hoot.
I turned her on to Emma Scott two years ago and she has honestly loved them all. A couple of months ago, during one of my visits, she asked me, “Kim, has that favorite author of yours, Emma, put out a new book lately?” I checked her Kindle and discovered this book was not there. Before I left, I told her I downloaded it to her e-reader, made sure she knew how much I loved it, and to let me know her thoughts.
Now keeping in mind her hearing is atrocious, and it usually takes her weeks to finish a book, the very next evening she emailed me gushing, ..... “Kim, you have got to read Emma’s ‘Forever Right Now.’ I read this in one day and just cried. It was so wonderful. I can’t stop thinking about Sawyer and his love for his little girl. You will love it.” .....
Bless her sweet heart, she never heard me tell her the day before, I already did read it and loved it!
If you are still here reading my ramblings, wishing to heavens I’ll wrap up soon, I thank you, and will end with this ...
Thank you Mom for reminding me how much I loved this book and prompting me to do a re-read. I also discovered, I never posted a review last summer with everything going on. So although it is over a year late, my beloved Mom and I cannot recommend this gorgeous, emotional, second chance romance enough. We invite you to experience Emma Scott’s amazing-ness and all the “feels” that come with it ;)
October 5, 2023
——— ☆ re-read #2: 4.5 stars (oct 23) ☆ ———
since all the new books aren't doing anything for me, i decided to re-read Forever Right Now and this book still hits the same. one of my favorite single parents books to date. Darlene, Sawyer and especially Olivia have my heart.
Forever Right now is the perfect example on how to write a cute love story without stretching the drama for hundreds and hundreds of pages. authors nowadays just don't know how to write heart-melting stories in under 350 pages anymore.
▪︎ 4.5 stars
Yeeess Emma Scott does not disappoint me! The Butterfly Project was an exception for me. I love love love Forever Right Now! Olivia Haas is the SWEETEST kid on earth. She is just one (two in the epilogue) but I don't care and I don't take criticism!
Darlene is such a sweetheart! I love her and her relationship with Olivia so much. Sawyer of course is great too! I mean ALL the side characters are perfect. Honestly the last half of the book was so emotional, I really didn't expect it!
since all the new books aren't doing anything for me, i decided to re-read Forever Right Now and this book still hits the same. one of my favorite single parents books to date. Darlene, Sawyer and especially Olivia have my heart.
Forever Right now is the perfect example on how to write a cute love story without stretching the drama for hundreds and hundreds of pages. authors nowadays just don't know how to write heart-melting stories in under 350 pages anymore.
▪︎ 4.5 stars
“Everyone is worthy of love,” Max said. “But it starts with loving yourself first. That sounds like cheesy, clichéd shit, but it’s true. You have to know you can be good for someone else. Not just to fill up that hole in yourself, but to give.”
Yeeess Emma Scott does not disappoint me! The Butterfly Project was an exception for me. I love love love Forever Right Now! Olivia Haas is the SWEETEST kid on earth. She is just one (two in the epilogue) but I don't care and I don't take criticism!
Darlene is such a sweetheart! I love her and her relationship with Olivia so much. Sawyer of course is great too! I mean ALL the side characters are perfect. Honestly the last half of the book was so emotional, I really didn't expect it!
“We’re all made up of strengths and weaknesses, every one of us. You have strengths. Plenty. Getting clean is a strength. Picking yourself back up again after you fall, that’s a strength.”
November 12, 2017
*****4.5 STARS*****
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I’ve worried for quite sometime now that the day would come where I wouldn’t enjoy an Emma Scott book. I’m always anxious when I start reading her stories. The struggle is real. My head goes. . .Please let me like it! Please let me like it!
I smiled, I laughed, I cried – happy and sad tears – I felt everything.
I’ll start with the beautiful, Darlene. We were first introduced to Darlene in The Butterfly Effect. I must say, I loved her then, but I feel in love with her in Forever Right Now. I connected with her from the very beginning. I didn’t have to warm up to her, I enjoyed her from the first word on.
Darlene is on a journey of self awareness. She is trying to make a better life for herself. She is working to finding her self-worth. With the help of a few supportive people behind her, she takes the leap.
I connected with Darlene on so many levels. My background isn’t squeaky clean, it would seem rather dirty to many people. No one believed in me. I was always known as the fucked up one. Even to this day I am still doubted by many in my family even though I’ve made a great life for myself and my family. To some I’m still, Danielle, the party girl who doesn’t know what to do with herself. Reading Darlene’s words were like putting my own thoughts onto paper for others to understand.
Now, Sawyer is a completely different story. It took me a hot second to warm up to the idea of him because Sawyer is the name of my book boyfriend from the Just An Illusion Series by D. Kelly. After that second. . . let me tell you. . . this man is incredible!
On paper, Sawyer had the makings of being a successful lawyer who was set out to conquer the world. Until one day, he became a single father who was fighting for the future of his little girl with everything he had.
On the outside he screamed – “I’m an asshole!” – but the on inside, he screamed – “I’m a lover!” By the end of the book, I wanted to be his lover.
He was always so serious. It was like his face had fight with a smile and decided it didn’t belong. Instead he walked around with a permanent frown unless he was looking at his daughter.
The marvelous thing about Darlene was that she never let someone else’s cranky face stop her from being positive. So, Sawyer’s grumpy behavior only served as fuel for Darlene to help him smile. Not to mention this little girl was freaking adorable and no one could pass her up. She made his sullen behavior sexy.
Forever Right Now is fascinating book that will make you believe that the heart is capable of loving beyond measure and that everyones deserves a second chance.
Do I recommend this book?Very, very much so. It’s a beautiful story.
Will I read another book by Emma Scott?Hell, yeah!
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I’ve worried for quite sometime now that the day would come where I wouldn’t enjoy an Emma Scott book. I’m always anxious when I start reading her stories. The struggle is real. My head goes. . .Please let me like it! Please let me like it!
I smiled, I laughed, I cried – happy and sad tears – I felt everything.
I’ll start with the beautiful, Darlene. We were first introduced to Darlene in The Butterfly Effect. I must say, I loved her then, but I feel in love with her in Forever Right Now. I connected with her from the very beginning. I didn’t have to warm up to her, I enjoyed her from the first word on.
Darlene is on a journey of self awareness. She is trying to make a better life for herself. She is working to finding her self-worth. With the help of a few supportive people behind her, she takes the leap.
“You deserve to be loved as you are, Darlene. Not in bits and pieces.” – Max
I connected with Darlene on so many levels. My background isn’t squeaky clean, it would seem rather dirty to many people. No one believed in me. I was always known as the fucked up one. Even to this day I am still doubted by many in my family even though I’ve made a great life for myself and my family. To some I’m still, Danielle, the party girl who doesn’t know what to do with herself. Reading Darlene’s words were like putting my own thoughts onto paper for others to understand.
“I will always be an addict even if you put the word ‘recovering’ in front of it. I will always have to work ten times as hard to be trusted, to be trustworthy but that’s the price I have to pay for my mistakes.” – Darlene
Now, Sawyer is a completely different story. It took me a hot second to warm up to the idea of him because Sawyer is the name of my book boyfriend from the Just An Illusion Series by D. Kelly. After that second. . . let me tell you. . . this man is incredible!
On paper, Sawyer had the makings of being a successful lawyer who was set out to conquer the world. Until one day, he became a single father who was fighting for the future of his little girl with everything he had.
On the outside he screamed – “I’m an asshole!” – but the on inside, he screamed – “I’m a lover!” By the end of the book, I wanted to be his lover.
He was always so serious. It was like his face had fight with a smile and decided it didn’t belong. Instead he walked around with a permanent frown unless he was looking at his daughter.
“. . .you can came along and now everything’s different. It’s better. It’s better, Darlene, when I’d sort of given up on being happy.” – Sawyer
The marvelous thing about Darlene was that she never let someone else’s cranky face stop her from being positive. So, Sawyer’s grumpy behavior only served as fuel for Darlene to help him smile. Not to mention this little girl was freaking adorable and no one could pass her up. She made his sullen behavior sexy.
Forever Right Now is fascinating book that will make you believe that the heart is capable of loving beyond measure and that everyones deserves a second chance.
Do I recommend this book?Very, very much so. It’s a beautiful story.
Will I read another book by Emma Scott?Hell, yeah!
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October 28, 2017
*****4.5 STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
She gave a little gasp and her lips parted for me. I deepened the kiss, while wondering how I’d lived twenty-four years without having kissed her before.
Kissing Darlene was kissing all of her. I tasted the sweetness of her, the energy she put into her art. Her breath suffused my mouth and I inhaled her.
This is life.
Emma Scott is one of those authors that I categorize as phenomenal. Her storytelling ability is simply pure genius. Just pick up one of her books and you’ll become an instant fan for life. Her popularity has nothing to do with hype and everything to do with her pure raw talent! Her stories are often haunting and they make your heart ache in a good way. This is my third book by this lovely author and I can tell you her characters are far from perfect, and it’s their flaws that make them truly beautiful. Darlene and Sawyer are sure to become fast fan favorites!
We met Darlene Montgomery in ”The Butterfly Project”. She was the sweet but self-destructive best friend of Beckett. Darlene is a very passionate person and her need to be loved has caused her to make some very bad life choices in the past. She was incarcerated for drug possession three years ago, but now she’s a recovering addict who's been given a second chance by getting the opportunity to move from New York to San Francisco to embark on a new life. Darlene has a new job lined up along with an apartment and all she has to do is make sure she stays clean and attend her NA meetings three times a week. Darlene finally feels optimistic about her future being in a city where no one knows about her tainted past. Some of the people who were close to her, like her family, have made Darlene feel like her mistakes and addiction are what define her as a person. But with this new beginning maybe she can work on healing her soul by shedding bad habits and returning to performance dancing. The last thing she needed was to fall in love with her gorgeous neighbor with a beautiful and precocious one-year-old daughter.
Sawyer Haas was on the fast track to a successful career in law as a prosecuting attorney. In his last year of law school and at the top of his class, he was looking forward to a highly sought-after internship with a prestigious judge but it only took a surprise visit from a one-night stand to turn his world upside down. Sawyer is no stranger to some of life’s inevitable cruelties. His mother was killed by a drunk driver when he was only eight years old and it has left a lasting impact on Sawyer. He has never been able to allow a woman to penetrate his heart, that is until he met his infant daughter, Olivia. When his ex disappears after dropping their daughter in his lap, Sawyer inevitably chooses to raise Olivia on his own. Almost a year later, he is nearing graduation and is holding on to hope that he will be able to make it to a year of having sole custody of Olivia so that he can make it official legally. Up until he became a single father, he had no problems with the ladies but his love life became non-existent by choice once he made Olivia his main priority. He wasn’t prepared for the beautiful new neighbor who would come into his life like a whirlwind and leave him captivated.
The build-up of the passion between them is a slow burn but once it ignites, a cold shower or two will be necessary.
Will a relationship between Sawyer and Darlene work out when they’ve fallen in love during a point in both of their lives where they have unresolved issues? Can Darlene trust in Sawyer enough to reveal all of her truths to him and will Sawyer’s feelings remain the same if he learns about her tarnished past?
Here are my overall ratings on the book:
Heroes: 5
Heroine: 4
Plot: 5
Angst: 4
Steam: 5
Chemistry Between Hero & Heroine: 5
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She gave a little gasp and her lips parted for me. I deepened the kiss, while wondering how I’d lived twenty-four years without having kissed her before.
Kissing Darlene was kissing all of her. I tasted the sweetness of her, the energy she put into her art. Her breath suffused my mouth and I inhaled her.
This is life.
Emma Scott is one of those authors that I categorize as phenomenal. Her storytelling ability is simply pure genius. Just pick up one of her books and you’ll become an instant fan for life. Her popularity has nothing to do with hype and everything to do with her pure raw talent! Her stories are often haunting and they make your heart ache in a good way. This is my third book by this lovely author and I can tell you her characters are far from perfect, and it’s their flaws that make them truly beautiful. Darlene and Sawyer are sure to become fast fan favorites!
We met Darlene Montgomery in ”The Butterfly Project”. She was the sweet but self-destructive best friend of Beckett. Darlene is a very passionate person and her need to be loved has caused her to make some very bad life choices in the past. She was incarcerated for drug possession three years ago, but now she’s a recovering addict who's been given a second chance by getting the opportunity to move from New York to San Francisco to embark on a new life. Darlene has a new job lined up along with an apartment and all she has to do is make sure she stays clean and attend her NA meetings three times a week. Darlene finally feels optimistic about her future being in a city where no one knows about her tainted past. Some of the people who were close to her, like her family, have made Darlene feel like her mistakes and addiction are what define her as a person. But with this new beginning maybe she can work on healing her soul by shedding bad habits and returning to performance dancing. The last thing she needed was to fall in love with her gorgeous neighbor with a beautiful and precocious one-year-old daughter.
Sawyer Haas was on the fast track to a successful career in law as a prosecuting attorney. In his last year of law school and at the top of his class, he was looking forward to a highly sought-after internship with a prestigious judge but it only took a surprise visit from a one-night stand to turn his world upside down. Sawyer is no stranger to some of life’s inevitable cruelties. His mother was killed by a drunk driver when he was only eight years old and it has left a lasting impact on Sawyer. He has never been able to allow a woman to penetrate his heart, that is until he met his infant daughter, Olivia. When his ex disappears after dropping their daughter in his lap, Sawyer inevitably chooses to raise Olivia on his own. Almost a year later, he is nearing graduation and is holding on to hope that he will be able to make it to a year of having sole custody of Olivia so that he can make it official legally. Up until he became a single father, he had no problems with the ladies but his love life became non-existent by choice once he made Olivia his main priority. He wasn’t prepared for the beautiful new neighbor who would come into his life like a whirlwind and leave him captivated.
The build-up of the passion between them is a slow burn but once it ignites, a cold shower or two will be necessary.
Will a relationship between Sawyer and Darlene work out when they’ve fallen in love during a point in both of their lives where they have unresolved issues? Can Darlene trust in Sawyer enough to reveal all of her truths to him and will Sawyer’s feelings remain the same if he learns about her tarnished past?
Here are my overall ratings on the book:
Heroes: 5
Heroine: 4
Plot: 5
Angst: 4
Steam: 5
Chemistry Between Hero & Heroine: 5
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October 15, 2018
4.25 stars...
I've been ready for Darlene's story (which is a standalone) since the moment she was introduced in The Butterfly Project. I'm pretty sure I messaged Emma while still reading it, begging for her story... and ES was shocked, she said she didn't see Darlene as a leading lady 😭😭 As an author I can understand not having that connection, so I just took my sad, battered heart and went on my way...
But the world must love me because ES changed her mind, and I was SO fucking excited. AND THEN she throws in a single dad with a cute baby and it's Christmas come early 🤗
-Darlene-
*sigh* I love her 😍😍 I'm undoubtedly a sucker for characters with a tough past, and all her quirks just made me love her more. Gnawing on the cuff of her sweater... not being able to stay quiet longer than a couple seconds... how she's unapologetically herself:
But Darlene struggles a lot, too. Man, the way ES described her addiction was heartbreakingly PERFECT. I highlighted so many quotes because of how on point they were.
I appreciated a lot of things about this book, but Darlene's self discovery was one of my favorite parts.
I loved him right off the bat, the second he thinks this after getting Olivia:
Not because of the sex (it's actually very minimal in this one), but because he's so sweet 😍 Exhibits A-E:
He tries to stay away from Darlene, but as he said, she pulls him in and he's powerless to stop it. He also doesn't anticipate all the ways in which she'll save him. It would be easy to assume that Darlene—as the "screw up," would be the one who needs saving. But it's the exact opposite, and watching her discover how much Sawyer needs her was amazing.
Safety:
Closure:
I've been ready for Darlene's story (which is a standalone) since the moment she was introduced in The Butterfly Project. I'm pretty sure I messaged Emma while still reading it, begging for her story... and ES was shocked, she said she didn't see Darlene as a leading lady 😭😭 As an author I can understand not having that connection, so I just took my sad, battered heart and went on my way...
But the world must love me because ES changed her mind, and I was SO fucking excited. AND THEN she throws in a single dad with a cute baby and it's Christmas come early 🤗
-Darlene-
*sigh* I love her 😍😍 I'm undoubtedly a sucker for characters with a tough past, and all her quirks just made me love her more. Gnawing on the cuff of her sweater... not being able to stay quiet longer than a couple seconds... how she's unapologetically herself:
"You're going to cook for me? We met eight seconds ago."She's everything I wanted! And I loved watching Sawyer try to figure out what to do with her 😂 He was honestly so lost at times and it was adorable.
"So?"
But Darlene struggles a lot, too. Man, the way ES described her addiction was heartbreakingly PERFECT. I highlighted so many quotes because of how on point they were.
Talking felt like giving a eulogy, over and over again, for someone who had died a long time ago. I didn't want to resurrect that addict-self. That girl was gone and I wanted her to stay gone.
"I hate that no matter what I do, I'll always be that girl. The girl who was weak and sad. Who had this big yawning hole of want in her, and filled it up with terrible shit."Thankfully Darlene meets people willing to help her; to see past who she was and embrace her for who she is. This quote is one of my faves...
"You deserved to be loved as you are, Darlene. Not in bits and pieces."😭😭😭
I appreciated a lot of things about this book, but Darlene's self discovery was one of my favorite parts.
"I will always be an addict even if you put the word 'recovering' in front of it. I will always have to work ten times as hard to be trusted, to be trustworthy but that's the price I have to pay for my mistakes."
It was a piece of my past, but not the sum of it.-Sawyer-
I loved him right off the bat, the second he thinks this after getting Olivia:
I felt something shift in me. One tiny tear in my fabric, the first of many that would eventually lead to a complete unraveling and remaking of me into someone I'd hardly recognize.Like BOOM! I was done for. And then he started being sweet on Darlene...
Not because of the sex (it's actually very minimal in this one), but because he's so sweet 😍 Exhibits A-E:
She was a collage of striking features—a wide mouth, large eyes, full lips, high cheekbones, dark eyebrows—not one aspect insignificant.
"I was going to say you're like a human tornado."
"Oh," Darlene said. Her face fell, the light in her eyes dimmed slightly. "I'm like a twisty windstorm that destroys everything I touch?"
"No, not at all... I meant, you're like this whirling ball of energy that sweeps people up so they…can't help getting caught up in you."
He withdrew a bouquet of three white roses from behind his back. "It's the best I could do on short notice."
"I try so hard…and it all just slips out of my grasp... I can't hold on to anything…"
I swallowed hard, Henrietta's words filtering into my thoughts. I set the flowers down and put my arms around her.
"Not this time." I said, gruffly. "Hold on to me."
"I'm trying to be romantic. How am I doing so far?"You're doing fantastic, Sawyer.
He tries to stay away from Darlene, but as he said, she pulls him in and he's powerless to stop it. He also doesn't anticipate all the ways in which she'll save him. It would be easy to assume that Darlene—as the "screw up," would be the one who needs saving. But it's the exact opposite, and watching her discover how much Sawyer needs her was amazing.
"Everything good in my life is because of you. How do I thank you for that?"Emma is a true master when it comes to character development and her writing never fails to impress me. There is a lot more I could say, but I don't want to give too much of the story away. So I'll end this review the way I end every ES review...
She smiled and traced the line of my jaw with her finger. "You don't, silly. Just love me, Sawyer."
Safety:
Closure:
January 17, 2021
Sawyer is a single dad who just wants to finish law school so he could provide for his daughter. When a beautiful woman moves in next to him, his walls are firmly in place but she manages to sneak past his defenses.
Darlene is looking to for a new start. She moves to New York not to escape her past but to heal from it. Can these two opposite find a common ground? 💙
📚 “𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫?” 📚
I'll start by saying that I really liked the connection between Sawyer and his daughter, Olivia. SWOON! 😍
But that was only the secondary plot. The main plot was... OK. 😬
The problem for me was that I didn't really feel a chemistry between Sawyer and Darlene. Plus, there were parts that didn't add up for me (like - Sawyer's views on people who use drugs because of his past - and his reaction to finding out about Darlene's past - he was more bothered that she talked to another man than about her past... so it wasn't that important to him after all?) 🙈
📚 “𝐈𝐟 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞.” 📚
Don't get me wrong, this book wasn't bad, but it wasn't as amazing as I'd hoped... One thing is for sure - Emma Scott's writing is incredible, as always. 💙
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October 31, 2017
I so needed this book. I needed the heart, the sweet, the love, I needed the beauty of how this author writes. I loved it❣️❣️
This exceptionally stunning book captured not just my attention, but my heart too. I have learned that with an Emma Scott book, it's a guarantee I'll have a new book boyfriend at the end of it. Every time =))
Sawyer Haas. So many words come to mind to explain the beauty, the sweetness, his protectiveness, his loyalty, the way he loves. I can literally keep going. He's simply amazing to put it mildly
Now Darlene..... She intrigued me in The Butterfly Project. She still intrigues me in this one. She is strong, she is a fighter not only for herself but for others. And her selflessness, my god she will bend over backwards to help you. Even when your heart is breaking, she will help you.
Olivia, she made this book for me. She made me smile, she made me love it even more. Why? Because of the man that raised her to be the little angel she is 💕
If you haven't read this one yet, DO! It will warm your heart, it will capture you.
And if you haven't read Emma Scott yet, DO! You are so missing out 💋
This exceptionally stunning book captured not just my attention, but my heart too. I have learned that with an Emma Scott book, it's a guarantee I'll have a new book boyfriend at the end of it. Every time =))
Sawyer Haas. So many words come to mind to explain the beauty, the sweetness, his protectiveness, his loyalty, the way he loves. I can literally keep going. He's simply amazing to put it mildly
Now Darlene..... She intrigued me in The Butterfly Project. She still intrigues me in this one. She is strong, she is a fighter not only for herself but for others. And her selflessness, my god she will bend over backwards to help you. Even when your heart is breaking, she will help you.
Olivia, she made this book for me. She made me smile, she made me love it even more. Why? Because of the man that raised her to be the little angel she is 💕
If you haven't read this one yet, DO! It will warm your heart, it will capture you.
And if you haven't read Emma Scott yet, DO! You are so missing out 💋
October 22, 2017
FOREVER RIGHT NOW: Is a standalone contemporary romance novel by new to me author Emma Scott.
Darlene Montgomery is ready to start a new chapter in her life and leave her addiction well behind her by leaving New York and moving to a whole new city. She’s landed a job in a prestigious massage parlour and maybe just maybe dancing will reappear back in her life.
Her first encounter with her hot neighbour doesn't go as well as one would expect, he was a total jerk but Darlene being who she is didn't let that bring her down, she looked beyond his demeanor and saw a guy struggling to juggle life with a young daughter who he dotes on.
A slow burn romance, a fire cracker tornado upends Sawyer's life and it's never the same again. Endearing characters that make space in your heart. An unputdownable read.
God this was so good!! You are in for such an epic rollercoaster of an emotional journey that will grip you by the heart from the very beginning right up until that very last page!!
I am not ashamed to admit that a few times tears escaped during this, the emotional pull on all my heart strings were pulled taught.
You could see this story unfolding to so many people in life that's how real this came across. Nothing was over the top or over written, it flowed ceaselessly.
This is a book worth savouring, seconds, minutes, hours all ceased to exist, life outside this book carried on whilst I was lost within the pages of everything this author threw at me and that is a talent many authors don't pull off, my mind was focused fully on this book.
October 26, 2017
✮✮✮ 5 STARS ✮✮✮
Review @ Vanilla & Spice Books
When one of your favorite authors writes a new book, as a blogger and fan you drop everything and free up time to read and review. I almost didn't read this one, bad blogger and fan, bad. True story. But I came to my senses and I'm not above begging for an ARC, so that's what I did.
We met Darlene in The Butterfly Project when she was at her lowest - an overdose that almost killed her forced her to take a hard look at her life, get clean and take charge of herself again. Two years without drugs, a boyfriend who doesn't even have the cojones to dump her face to face and Darlene is ready for a fresh start in a city where nobody knows about her past.
Darlene is a warm, sweet heroine with a super-soft heart. She is always friendly and tries to stay upbeat. Her new neighbor, Sawyer, is a jerk but she senses his exhaustion, the daily stress of providing for his daughter, studying for his finals and bar exam leave him on edge. So she does something that's so inherently Darlene : she kills him with kindness, gentleness and care. She's an absolutely endearing heroine who is constantly facing her demons but never lets them pull her under. It was incredibly sweet to watch her fall in love not only with the hero but also with his sweet, bright daughter Livvie.
Sawyer is a grump - that's what stress does to him and it's pretty understandable seeing how he cares for his daughter, who was just dumped in his lap by the mother, and trying to finish law school to give his girl a better life. But when Sawyer has to face his worst fears he becomes stoic and builds a wall of ice around him. Only those who know him well enough see it for what it is. He may act like a jerk and idiot sometimes but when all that falls off of him he is a beautiful man with a heart the size of Texas. The love for his daughter, how he handles her with utmost care and reverence, is so incredibly touching. And it wouldn't be Emma Scott if Sawyer didn't have a heart-breaking past.
The first half of the story was not as angsty as I expected from Emma Scott but that's not necessarily a bad thing because once you're past that she cranks up the anxiety-slider and I got the familiar delicious squeeze in my chest, the one that has your heart beating in your throat. She builds up the chemistry between the characters at a steady pace but doesn't give us the release we crave, no, she keeps on going, letting the sexual tension crackle until we are just about to blow. But that was fine with me - these characters really had to sort through a lot of baggage before they could focus on their relationship.
Emma is a masterful emotion conjurer. She has this way of tying you to her characters and making you care deeply about them. Those are big personalities with depth and layers. And that doesn't just go for the main cast, the side characters all have a story to tell as well, so you wonder if they'll be happy in the future, what life has in store for them. Max and Jax shine almost as bright as Darlene and Sawyer. And don't get me started on the adorable Livvie, who took off with my heart and didn't let go. Also, if you loved Zelda and Beck from TBP a much as I did you'll be happy to hear that we get to catch up with them!
And then...then there is the twist that will make you fall in love with Sawyer even harder.
Again, Ms. Scott weaves a gorgeous story that shows her own heart beautifully. It is charged with emotion, kindness and sweetness. It's true that we always measure authors against their best work and the Full Tilt Duet and The Butterfly Project still remain my favorite by Emma Scott - they play in a league of their own - but do not underestimate the power of this story and the punch it packs. This author isn't one of my favorites for nothing and she made me fall in love with one of her stories yet again.
Review @ Vanilla & Spice Books
When one of your favorite authors writes a new book, as a blogger and fan you drop everything and free up time to read and review. I almost didn't read this one, bad blogger and fan, bad. True story. But I came to my senses and I'm not above begging for an ARC, so that's what I did.
We met Darlene in The Butterfly Project when she was at her lowest - an overdose that almost killed her forced her to take a hard look at her life, get clean and take charge of herself again. Two years without drugs, a boyfriend who doesn't even have the cojones to dump her face to face and Darlene is ready for a fresh start in a city where nobody knows about her past.
"You’ll always be an addict. You’ll always fight that battle. But fight it with your best, most honest self, if you want a chance to win.” - Max
Darlene is a warm, sweet heroine with a super-soft heart. She is always friendly and tries to stay upbeat. Her new neighbor, Sawyer, is a jerk but she senses his exhaustion, the daily stress of providing for his daughter, studying for his finals and bar exam leave him on edge. So she does something that's so inherently Darlene : she kills him with kindness, gentleness and care. She's an absolutely endearing heroine who is constantly facing her demons but never lets them pull her under. It was incredibly sweet to watch her fall in love not only with the hero but also with his sweet, bright daughter Livvie.
Sawyer is a grump - that's what stress does to him and it's pretty understandable seeing how he cares for his daughter, who was just dumped in his lap by the mother, and trying to finish law school to give his girl a better life. But when Sawyer has to face his worst fears he becomes stoic and builds a wall of ice around him. Only those who know him well enough see it for what it is. He may act like a jerk and idiot sometimes but when all that falls off of him he is a beautiful man with a heart the size of Texas. The love for his daughter, how he handles her with utmost care and reverence, is so incredibly touching. And it wouldn't be Emma Scott if Sawyer didn't have a heart-breaking past.
"Law doesn’t have feelings. It has direction. It tells you where to go and what comes next.” - Sawyer
The first half of the story was not as angsty as I expected from Emma Scott but that's not necessarily a bad thing because once you're past that she cranks up the anxiety-slider and I got the familiar delicious squeeze in my chest, the one that has your heart beating in your throat. She builds up the chemistry between the characters at a steady pace but doesn't give us the release we crave, no, she keeps on going, letting the sexual tension crackle until we are just about to blow. But that was fine with me - these characters really had to sort through a lot of baggage before they could focus on their relationship.
God, Sawyer, the way you’re looking at me… If I could have just one moment, one feeling, and live in it forever, I would choose this one.” - Darlene"
Emma is a masterful emotion conjurer. She has this way of tying you to her characters and making you care deeply about them. Those are big personalities with depth and layers. And that doesn't just go for the main cast, the side characters all have a story to tell as well, so you wonder if they'll be happy in the future, what life has in store for them. Max and Jax shine almost as bright as Darlene and Sawyer. And don't get me started on the adorable Livvie, who took off with my heart and didn't let go. Also, if you loved Zelda and Beck from TBP a much as I did you'll be happy to hear that we get to catch up with them!
And then...then there is the twist that will make you fall in love with Sawyer even harder.
Again, Ms. Scott weaves a gorgeous story that shows her own heart beautifully. It is charged with emotion, kindness and sweetness. It's true that we always measure authors against their best work and the Full Tilt Duet and The Butterfly Project still remain my favorite by Emma Scott - they play in a league of their own - but do not underestimate the power of this story and the punch it packs. This author isn't one of my favorites for nothing and she made me fall in love with one of her stories yet again.
“A tornado, Darlene,” he whispered. “I’m swept up.”- Sawyer
October 23, 2017
“…telling you not to love is like depriving a flower of sunlight. You aren’t meant to be contained, Darlene.”
WOW! Emma Scott has seriously done it again with this phenomenal story. There is a reason why she is one of my all-time favourite authors; she just has this amazing artistry for creating stories that I feel deep in my core with characters that are positively unforgettable. I have decided that I’m not going to go into the ins and outs of this story with this review, because you just seriously need to read it and I mean ASAP... Emma Scott has written yet another story that belongs on my favourites list and is definitely on my favourite stories of 2017 list.
Forever Right Now was one of those stories I just wanted to last for an eternity. I tried with all my might to savour every beautifully and eloquently written word. I just did not want this story to end. The last time I felt like this was whilst reading The Butterfly Project by yep, you guessed it… Emma Scott. This woman can seriously write stories that draw you in from the very first page and keep you fully captivated until the very end.
Darlene has been to hell and back and when you suffer from any kind of severe addiction, it takes hitting your lowest of low points to really evaluate your life and make a change. What better way to make a change than moving to a place where nobody knows you or your past.
Darlene was a powerful heroine and someone I couldn’t wait to get to know. She was courage personified. She was so sweet and friendly and had an absolute heart of gold, she has had her fair share of struggles but she is determined to make a change and become the dancer she knows she always could be.
Sawyer was a hard nut to crack, but once you break past his outer walls, he is such a beautiful man who also has a past of his own. He is working hard to complete his law degree and to provide not just for himself but also for his daughter. The love and care he showed for his daughter was so sweet and definitely pulled at my heart strings.
“I closed my eyes and used my infallible memory to recall Darlene, in perfect detail. A few tricks of mental Photoshop, and she was lying next to me, her dark hair splayed across my pillow, her mouth inches from mine – laughing and smiling…”
Forever Right Now is a definite must read for anyone who wants to feel every beautifully written word by such a talented author. Forever Right Now will take you on an emotional journey of kindness, tenderness, patience and above all else, love. In my opinion Emma Scott never disappoints and I could not recommend this story enough, you will definitely want to one click this treasure.
July 17, 2021
A softouching story full of hope in the face of misery. It twisted my insides and yet filled my heart with so many emotions, my eyes teared up throughout.
The heroine Darlene is so strong, Omg how does she do it!
I was in awe of her vivacious, sunny positivity all the while fighting her own shadow that followed her everywhere!!
“I will always be an addict even if you put the word ‘recovering’ in front of it. I will always have to work ten times as hard to be trusted, to be trustworthy but that’s the price I have to pay for my mistakes.”
And the stoic Sawyer The Lawyer completely had me spellbound. His appearance itself made my ovaries explode everytime Darlene said -Daddeee and he kissed her...Omg 🥰🥰🥰
His own black & white view of the world expands with every chapter, encompassing all the beautiful human colors.
“You deserve to be loved as you are, Darlene. Not in bits and pieces.”
It was refreshing, novel and sweet, exactly what Emma is herself.
THE BEST part was the narrator Caitlin Kelly. Omg what a powerhouse of talent this lady is. Her voice texture, modulation, emotionally Laden tone just took the book to whole another level. She's gained one more fan.
4.5 stars for Sweet Pea
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The heroine Darlene is so strong, Omg how does she do it!
I was in awe of her vivacious, sunny positivity all the while fighting her own shadow that followed her everywhere!!
“I will always be an addict even if you put the word ‘recovering’ in front of it. I will always have to work ten times as hard to be trusted, to be trustworthy but that’s the price I have to pay for my mistakes.”
And the stoic Sawyer The Lawyer completely had me spellbound. His appearance itself made my ovaries explode everytime Darlene said -Daddeee and he kissed her...Omg 🥰🥰🥰
His own black & white view of the world expands with every chapter, encompassing all the beautiful human colors.
“You deserve to be loved as you are, Darlene. Not in bits and pieces.”
It was refreshing, novel and sweet, exactly what Emma is herself.
THE BEST part was the narrator Caitlin Kelly. Omg what a powerhouse of talent this lady is. Her voice texture, modulation, emotionally Laden tone just took the book to whole another level. She's gained one more fan.
4.5 stars for Sweet Pea
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June 28, 2024
ೃ⁀➷ 4.5 stars *ੈ✩‧₊˚
Listen, I wasn’t ready. I was not READY for this to rip my heart out and reshape it to make a home called DarleneSawyerOlivia.
I wasn’t expecting them to wring out such raw emotions from me and that too within 300 pages. I was a sobbing mess the moment we hit 50% like wdym I’m crying?! I didn’t sign up for this type of abuse! 🤕🤕🤧
I love both characters sfm it’s insane. They both have such interesting lives and it’s so hard to find books where i love both the MCs in romance books but this one ticked all the boxes Gahh I can’t get over it!
Sawyer my hart and sole. My pookeh. My precious softie. He has made his way into my top ten book HUSBANDS. It’s the way he says all the right words to warm my heart. I don’t have enough words to express how much this man affected me. You could see feel taste his love for Olivia and his human tornado. It’s so tangible and impossible to ignore. The adoration I have for him knows no bounds. I genuinely will never forget how big his heart is.
Darlene was the most wholesome sunshine fmc ever. Her past and how she deals with it is so admirable. She had no idea how much positivity she brought into peoples lives and it pained me ugh I cried so many times for her my eyes are stinging. Her love for Olivia and her mega-mind was so precious i can’t do this anymoreeee- When she says that she’s got so much love in her and no one to give it to? It destroyed me 😫❤️🩹 I cannot get over how much I love her ugh I just wanna give her a bear hug for 192683 years 🥹🥹
They’re so perfect together. They’re the definition of soulmatery at its finestttt 😭😭 it’s how they complement each other, enhance the others lifestyle by just being there- how am I supposed to just move on from this?! ✋
The way he speaks about her in his inner monologue just MELTS me, it brings me to the point of tears. I sobbed for an hour straight bc of them. Is this normal?? Like I don’t think I’ve felt this way before ever I don’t get it. My heart clenches so tightly when they interact it’s ridiculous but it’s such a happy feeling ugh I love them sfm it’s irrational 😭😭
Max, elena and Jackson were the most amazing side characters I could ever ask for. The support and real friendships had me by the throat.
This was my first book by this author and omfds whatever she laced her work with, I need moreee 👹
𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀: 🎧
In a good way — Faye Webster
In a good way — Faye Webster (sped up)
Have it — rotimi
𝗙𝗮𝘃 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀: if I put them all I’d be posting the whole book lmao so imma just add these two in the meantime 🤧
♡︎ “A tornado, Darlene,” he whispered. “I’m swept up.”
♡︎ I saw only them; filled my eyes with them and my photographic memory captured every nuance of that moment, and saved it forever.
Listen, I wasn’t ready. I was not READY for this to rip my heart out and reshape it to make a home called DarleneSawyerOlivia.
I wasn’t expecting them to wring out such raw emotions from me and that too within 300 pages. I was a sobbing mess the moment we hit 50% like wdym I’m crying?! I didn’t sign up for this type of abuse! 🤕🤕🤧
I love both characters sfm it’s insane. They both have such interesting lives and it’s so hard to find books where i love both the MCs in romance books but this one ticked all the boxes Gahh I can’t get over it!
Sawyer my hart and sole. My pookeh. My precious softie. He has made his way into my top ten book HUSBANDS. It’s the way he says all the right words to warm my heart. I don’t have enough words to express how much this man affected me. You could see feel taste his love for Olivia and his human tornado. It’s so tangible and impossible to ignore. The adoration I have for him knows no bounds. I genuinely will never forget how big his heart is.
Darlene was the most wholesome sunshine fmc ever. Her past and how she deals with it is so admirable. She had no idea how much positivity she brought into peoples lives and it pained me ugh I cried so many times for her my eyes are stinging. Her love for Olivia and her mega-mind was so precious i can’t do this anymoreeee- When she says that she’s got so much love in her and no one to give it to? It destroyed me 😫❤️🩹 I cannot get over how much I love her ugh I just wanna give her a bear hug for 192683 years 🥹🥹
They’re so perfect together. They’re the definition of soulmatery at its finestttt 😭😭 it’s how they complement each other, enhance the others lifestyle by just being there- how am I supposed to just move on from this?! ✋
The way he speaks about her in his inner monologue just MELTS me, it brings me to the point of tears. I sobbed for an hour straight bc of them. Is this normal?? Like I don’t think I’ve felt this way before ever I don’t get it. My heart clenches so tightly when they interact it’s ridiculous but it’s such a happy feeling ugh I love them sfm it’s irrational 😭😭
Max, elena and Jackson were the most amazing side characters I could ever ask for. The support and real friendships had me by the throat.
This was my first book by this author and omfds whatever she laced her work with, I need moreee 👹
𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀: 🎧
In a good way — Faye Webster
In a good way — Faye Webster (sped up)
Have it — rotimi
𝗙𝗮𝘃 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀: if I put them all I’d be posting the whole book lmao so imma just add these two in the meantime 🤧
♡︎ “A tornado, Darlene,” he whispered. “I’m swept up.”
♡︎ I saw only them; filled my eyes with them and my photographic memory captured every nuance of that moment, and saved it forever.
March 4, 2018
Even though I felt the story was a tad too cloying not to mention boring, I still think it's definitely a case of "it's me and not the book".
March 6, 2018
6 stars. Easily.
I’m stubborn, and I REFUSE to pick a book over RUSH because that was my first. But…if I did, it would be this one. Personal bias aside, I think it might be her best.
I am a true sucker for single dad romances and FRN did not disappoint. I fell in love with Darlene in The Butterfly Project. I really wasn’t expecting to love her more, but I did. Sawyer calls her a tornado, and that is the perfect word to describe her. A complex but beautiful mix of vulnerable and invincible, she will spin around your heart until it’s twisted in knots and then refuse to let go.
Sawyer is the quintessential party boy who changes overnight when baby Olivia is literally dropped in his lap. He goes from women and booze and infamous parties to a lonely existence of little more than trying to finish school while caring for his young daughter. He doesn't hesitate, and that's what I find most appealing about his character. His love for and commitment to his little girl are immediate and unwavering. #SWOON
This book KILLED me. I read it twice and both times I was reduced to a sobbing, blubbering mess. It's a beautiful story that pulled at my heartstrings—more than any other Emma Scott book. Yes, that includes Full Tilt (which gutted me too). I don't know what to tell you. There was something about this one that just…got me.
Sweet, swoony, angsty, and impossible to put down. These two—make that three—pulled me through the ringer and left me smiling on the other side.
“I keep saying I need to work on me, but I’m doing everything right and I still feel like something’s missing.” Her eyes were impossibly blue as they gazed up at mine. “Is it you?” she asked.
“I don’t know,” I said. But maybe it could be…
I’m stubborn, and I REFUSE to pick a book over RUSH because that was my first. But…if I did, it would be this one. Personal bias aside, I think it might be her best.
I am a true sucker for single dad romances and FRN did not disappoint. I fell in love with Darlene in The Butterfly Project. I really wasn’t expecting to love her more, but I did. Sawyer calls her a tornado, and that is the perfect word to describe her. A complex but beautiful mix of vulnerable and invincible, she will spin around your heart until it’s twisted in knots and then refuse to let go.
Sawyer is the quintessential party boy who changes overnight when baby Olivia is literally dropped in his lap. He goes from women and booze and infamous parties to a lonely existence of little more than trying to finish school while caring for his young daughter. He doesn't hesitate, and that's what I find most appealing about his character. His love for and commitment to his little girl are immediate and unwavering. #SWOON
This book KILLED me. I read it twice and both times I was reduced to a sobbing, blubbering mess. It's a beautiful story that pulled at my heartstrings—more than any other Emma Scott book. Yes, that includes Full Tilt (which gutted me too). I don't know what to tell you. There was something about this one that just…got me.
Sweet, swoony, angsty, and impossible to put down. These two—make that three—pulled me through the ringer and left me smiling on the other side.
“I keep saying I need to work on me, but I’m doing everything right and I still feel like something’s missing.” Her eyes were impossibly blue as they gazed up at mine. “Is it you?” she asked.
“I don’t know,” I said. But maybe it could be…
March 6, 2018
➦You know, even though this isn't technically a tear jerker and there is a HEA...........
➦Emma knows how to hit us where it hurts...
➦And even when I was happy for the characters that didn't stop me from....
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November 29, 2019
4.5 ‘Tornado and Swayer the lawyer’ stars
“The universe is listening. You get back what you put in. Negative shit gets you negative shit. Positive energy begets positive energy. Whatever you put out there in the universe,it listens. And then it answers. So when I talk,I try to give it something it wants to hear and hope it answers with something I want to hear.”
Emma Scott’s books always makes me feel too much. They’re overwhelming. Emotional. Heartbreaking. And real. She tells real life stories in the most beautiful realistic way ever. Her characters are so relatable, flawed, and not perfect. Her writing always hit me right where it hurts. I love how she gives her characters life. How she makes them so real.
Darlene, who we already met in ‘The butterfly project’, is such a relatable easy to love character. She’s a character who would swipe you off your feet and you’ll suddenly find yourself in love. Swayer is such a sweetheart. He may seem like a cold hearted person, but he’s got a lot of love in him. I loved seeing him with his little girl. He broke my freakin heart.
“You deserve to be loved as you are, Darlene. Not in bits and pieces.”
This book has some great side characters and amazing friendships. I loved Max and Jackson so freakin much. This was such a beautifully written book that broke my heart, made me cry (because it seems that I can’t read an Emma Scott’s book without tearing up), then gave me hope. Emma Scott’s books are a must read. Her storytelling ability is phenomenal.
“Do you ever wish you could take a moment and keep it forever?”
Song recommendation:
Why by Skinny Living
Tightrope by LP
Make it to me by Sam Smith
“The universe is listening. You get back what you put in. Negative shit gets you negative shit. Positive energy begets positive energy. Whatever you put out there in the universe,it listens. And then it answers. So when I talk,I try to give it something it wants to hear and hope it answers with something I want to hear.”
Emma Scott’s books always makes me feel too much. They’re overwhelming. Emotional. Heartbreaking. And real. She tells real life stories in the most beautiful realistic way ever. Her characters are so relatable, flawed, and not perfect. Her writing always hit me right where it hurts. I love how she gives her characters life. How she makes them so real.
Darlene, who we already met in ‘The butterfly project’, is such a relatable easy to love character. She’s a character who would swipe you off your feet and you’ll suddenly find yourself in love. Swayer is such a sweetheart. He may seem like a cold hearted person, but he’s got a lot of love in him. I loved seeing him with his little girl. He broke my freakin heart.
“You deserve to be loved as you are, Darlene. Not in bits and pieces.”
This book has some great side characters and amazing friendships. I loved Max and Jackson so freakin much. This was such a beautifully written book that broke my heart, made me cry (because it seems that I can’t read an Emma Scott’s book without tearing up), then gave me hope. Emma Scott’s books are a must read. Her storytelling ability is phenomenal.
“Do you ever wish you could take a moment and keep it forever?”
Song recommendation:
Why by Skinny Living
Tightrope by LP
Make it to me by Sam Smith
October 26, 2023
this was my first single dad romance and it did not disappoint. it was such a heartwarming story.
darlene recently moves to san francisco for a fresh start. she’s a dancer and a recovering addict, and also spent some time in jail for possession. she struggles with learning to love herself and tries to focus on herself and improving. some parts of this did feel a little bit rushed, but i still very much enjoyed watching her accomplish things and be the most authentic version of herself. she always speaks her mind and is never afraid to be vulnerable. i was so proud of everything she became at the end.
sawyer is in law school, has a lot going on in his life studying for finals and the bar exam while raising his 13 month old daughter. he closes himself off to the world, and all he focuses on is his daughter, olivia. their relationship is so precious. he takes such good care of her, she is his whole world. but he doesn’t want to let people in because he’s juggling way too many things in his life. he’s given up so much of his life to be able to raise olivia, but watching him slowly accomplish his dreams was so cute.
darlene and sawyer end up as neighbors, and from there, we see darlene bring so much light into sawyer’s life. it was so beautiful. she breaks down his walls, and helps him out, and her smile brightens up his day. it’s the cutest thing.
the book serves drama, butterflies, baby fever, and just honestly felt like a warm hug. it was very much needed. i even cried a couple of times.
beautiful quotes:
“Forgetting is pretending it never happened. You need to remember and remember and remember, until it has no power over you anymore. Someday, all of the memories will still be there, but they’ll be a part of who I am. Instead of having a shitty day, I’ll smile and think of how it was a piece of my past, but not the sum of it.”
“Everyone is worthy of love. But it starts with loving yourself first. You have to know you can be good for someone else. Not just to fill up that hole in yourself, but to give.”
“I will always be an addict even if you put the word ‘recovering’ in front of it. I will always have to work ten times as hard to be trusted, to be trustworthy but that’s the price I have to pay for my mistakes.”
“Reach out and hold on to those you need, because they need you too more than you think. And that’s how you get through the rough stuff. You hold on and don’t let go. Okay?”
darlene recently moves to san francisco for a fresh start. she’s a dancer and a recovering addict, and also spent some time in jail for possession. she struggles with learning to love herself and tries to focus on herself and improving. some parts of this did feel a little bit rushed, but i still very much enjoyed watching her accomplish things and be the most authentic version of herself. she always speaks her mind and is never afraid to be vulnerable. i was so proud of everything she became at the end.
sawyer is in law school, has a lot going on in his life studying for finals and the bar exam while raising his 13 month old daughter. he closes himself off to the world, and all he focuses on is his daughter, olivia. their relationship is so precious. he takes such good care of her, she is his whole world. but he doesn’t want to let people in because he’s juggling way too many things in his life. he’s given up so much of his life to be able to raise olivia, but watching him slowly accomplish his dreams was so cute.
darlene and sawyer end up as neighbors, and from there, we see darlene bring so much light into sawyer’s life. it was so beautiful. she breaks down his walls, and helps him out, and her smile brightens up his day. it’s the cutest thing.
the book serves drama, butterflies, baby fever, and just honestly felt like a warm hug. it was very much needed. i even cried a couple of times.
beautiful quotes:
“Forgetting is pretending it never happened. You need to remember and remember and remember, until it has no power over you anymore. Someday, all of the memories will still be there, but they’ll be a part of who I am. Instead of having a shitty day, I’ll smile and think of how it was a piece of my past, but not the sum of it.”
“Everyone is worthy of love. But it starts with loving yourself first. You have to know you can be good for someone else. Not just to fill up that hole in yourself, but to give.”
“I will always be an addict even if you put the word ‘recovering’ in front of it. I will always have to work ten times as hard to be trusted, to be trustworthy but that’s the price I have to pay for my mistakes.”
“Reach out and hold on to those you need, because they need you too more than you think. And that’s how you get through the rough stuff. You hold on and don’t let go. Okay?”
November 30, 2017
3.5 Stars
Overall Opinion: I really loved this h! I gave her 5 stars which I hardly ever do, especially because I am usually tougher on my hs. I enjoyed the H and his daughter too, but I didn't feel as connected with Sawyer as I was with Darlene. I was also a little thrown off with how they progressed to being in love. It felt a little out of nowhere for me tbh. It definitely felt like a friendship was formed, but the jump to "ILYs" didn't feel right to me for some reason. Maybe it was that I didn't feel chemistry between them...? I've read books that have little to no sex in them, so while that isn't my top choice I don't think that was necessarily the issue here. I actually found myself skimming the one sex scene, because I wasn't feeling it. The words seemed a little too mushy and I didn't feel a connection enough to want to read it. I'm sure it's a me thing 🤷🏻♀️
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Darlene and Sawyer's story. Darlene is making a new start for herself in a new city after being clean from drugs for almost two years. She meets her new neighbor, Sawyer, and his adorable toddler and instantly is drawn to the both of them. Sawyer's life is a mess, and he isn't interested in a relationship but he cannot deny the pull he feels towards Darlene. There are some battles to be fought, some big secrets revealed, and some sweet moments...and they get a HFN ending.
POV: This alternated between Darlene and Sawyer's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Ok. The ending felt a little rushed, but otherwise I thought it flowed well.
Instalove: No, but it did feel out of nowhere to me.
H rating: 4 stars. Sawyer. He was a tough one. I liked him, but I felt like I didn't get a full grasp on his character for some reason.
h rating: 5 stars. Darlene. I loved her! I felt bad for her circumstances, but I loved her inner strength and her attitude.
Sadness level: Low/moderate. I teared up, but no tissues were needed.
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Low. They don't get together sexually until one scene at the very end (92%!). Definitely a "slow burn" romance.
Descriptive sex: Yes
Safe sex: Yes
OW/OM drama: Mild
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Separation: Not really. Once they're together (at the very end) they stay together.
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This had okay closure with what I would call a HFN ending. Some other readers might be just fine in calling this a HEA, but I'm picky and wanted more .
How I got it: It was part of my kindle unlimited subscription.
Safety: This one should be Safe for most safety gang readers
Overall Opinion: I really loved this h! I gave her 5 stars which I hardly ever do, especially because I am usually tougher on my hs. I enjoyed the H and his daughter too, but I didn't feel as connected with Sawyer as I was with Darlene. I was also a little thrown off with how they progressed to being in love. It felt a little out of nowhere for me tbh. It definitely felt like a friendship was formed, but the jump to "ILYs" didn't feel right to me for some reason. Maybe it was that I didn't feel chemistry between them...? I've read books that have little to no sex in them, so while that isn't my top choice I don't think that was necessarily the issue here. I actually found myself skimming the one sex scene, because I wasn't feeling it. The words seemed a little too mushy and I didn't feel a connection enough to want to read it. I'm sure it's a me thing 🤷🏻♀️
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Darlene and Sawyer's story. Darlene is making a new start for herself in a new city after being clean from drugs for almost two years. She meets her new neighbor, Sawyer, and his adorable toddler and instantly is drawn to the both of them. Sawyer's life is a mess, and he isn't interested in a relationship but he cannot deny the pull he feels towards Darlene. There are some battles to be fought, some big secrets revealed, and some sweet moments...and they get a HFN ending.
POV: This alternated between Darlene and Sawyer's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Ok. The ending felt a little rushed, but otherwise I thought it flowed well.
Instalove: No, but it did feel out of nowhere to me.
H rating: 4 stars. Sawyer. He was a tough one. I liked him, but I felt like I didn't get a full grasp on his character for some reason.
h rating: 5 stars. Darlene. I loved her! I felt bad for her circumstances, but I loved her inner strength and her attitude.
Sadness level: Low/moderate. I teared up, but no tissues were needed.
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Low. They don't get together sexually until one scene at the very end (92%!). Definitely a "slow burn" romance.
Descriptive sex: Yes
Safe sex: Yes
OW/OM drama: Mild
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Separation: Not really. Once they're together (at the very end) they stay together.
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This had okay closure with what I would call a HFN ending. Some other readers might be just fine in calling this a HEA, but I'm picky and wanted more .
How I got it: It was part of my kindle unlimited subscription.
Safety: This one should be Safe for most safety gang readers
November 2, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
Darlene Montgomery moved to a new city for a fresh start. With a dark past she rather forget, she worked hard to leave it behind. But things became harder when her new neighbor had the power to complicate her life.
Sawyer Haas had a bright future ahead of him. But in a blink of an eye, his life came to a screeching halt. With a baggage in tow, he tried his best to stay on course but sometimes, life's lesson is best learned the hard way.
I felt bad for Sawyer with how his life was turned upside down, but he took the challenge gracefully. He had a big heart for someone who previously only have selfish wants and needs.
I wish I like Darlene more, but I didn't feel much for her. What I do like is how she selflessly opened up her heart to people around her.
I love stories of second chance - as in second chance in life - which is what this book is about. However I expected more grit. I wanted to see glimpses of her past, which would definitely help me feel more for her. Their story just seems too easy and sweet than I prefer.
Forever Right Now is a story of a couple learning that sometimes a second chance is better than the first time around. It would appeal to readers looking for stories of characters with baggage.
🌸 🌉 🌸 . . . (F)BR with Loyda . . . 🌸 🌉 🌸
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Type: Standalone
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
Darlene Montgomery moved to a new city for a fresh start. With a dark past she rather forget, she worked hard to leave it behind. But things became harder when her new neighbor had the power to complicate her life.
Sawyer Haas had a bright future ahead of him. But in a blink of an eye, his life came to a screeching halt. With a baggage in tow, he tried his best to stay on course but sometimes, life's lesson is best learned the hard way.
Darlene must be a flexible dancer, I thought, because she slipped past all of my usual barricades and defenses, bending and contorting herself through a field of red laser beams like a ninja in a spy movie.
I felt bad for Sawyer with how his life was turned upside down, but he took the challenge gracefully. He had a big heart for someone who previously only have selfish wants and needs.
Even though the drugs were long gone, the shame they left behind hurt in so many ways.
I wish I like Darlene more, but I didn't feel much for her. What I do like is how she selflessly opened up her heart to people around her.
“It’s a good feeling.”
“What’s that?”
“Being trusted.”
I love stories of second chance - as in second chance in life - which is what this book is about. However I expected more grit. I wanted to see glimpses of her past, which would definitely help me feel more for her. Their story just seems too easy and sweet than I prefer.
Forever Right Now is a story of a couple learning that sometimes a second chance is better than the first time around. It would appeal to readers looking for stories of characters with baggage.
🌸 🌉 🌸 . . . (F)BR with Loyda . . . 🌸 🌉 🌸
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October 21, 2017
I’m content. I’m emotional and feeling it all after finishing Forever Right Now by Emma Scott. But that’s not surprising. Scott’s work and storytelling always brings me so much joy and feels. This slow burn love story is masterly created and depicted. I was fully invested in this story almost immediately. Darlene and Sawyer’s story.
I don’t know what it is but every one of Scott’s characters not only from this book but from her other ones as well resonates with me. Her characterization, her narrative and flawless prose are her strengths. Scott knows how to utilize these to perfection and did so with Forever Right Now.
Yes, it’s a slow burn and a beautiful and emotional one at that but that’s not the only thing I loved and enjoyed about FRN. It was Darlene, Sawyer, Livvie, Max and Jax. Pretty much every character cause they had a story to tell and it was essential. They were all well developed and some flawed. Human and I connected with them. I hurt, broke and cheered for them.
Darlene and Sawyer made me soar. From their first meeting and I was done for. The pace of the story was just right cause what Darlene and Sawyer was struggling with couldn’t be rushed. It wasn’t and not only did it allow them both to grow individually but also did their friendship and relationship which was meticulously executed.
The topics in FRN are real, difficult and relatable. Emma Scott treats them with care and weaves them into the story effortlessly.
Having said that Forever Right Now is a must read. Scott doesn’t disappoint and delivers heart, story and emotion in spades. Sawyer says that Darlene is a tornado. Well, Forever Right Now tornadoed straight into my heart.
5+ BadAssDirtyTornadoStars
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the author
I don’t know what it is but every one of Scott’s characters not only from this book but from her other ones as well resonates with me. Her characterization, her narrative and flawless prose are her strengths. Scott knows how to utilize these to perfection and did so with Forever Right Now.
Yes, it’s a slow burn and a beautiful and emotional one at that but that’s not the only thing I loved and enjoyed about FRN. It was Darlene, Sawyer, Livvie, Max and Jax. Pretty much every character cause they had a story to tell and it was essential. They were all well developed and some flawed. Human and I connected with them. I hurt, broke and cheered for them.
Darlene and Sawyer made me soar. From their first meeting and I was done for. The pace of the story was just right cause what Darlene and Sawyer was struggling with couldn’t be rushed. It wasn’t and not only did it allow them both to grow individually but also did their friendship and relationship which was meticulously executed.
The topics in FRN are real, difficult and relatable. Emma Scott treats them with care and weaves them into the story effortlessly.
Having said that Forever Right Now is a must read. Scott doesn’t disappoint and delivers heart, story and emotion in spades. Sawyer says that Darlene is a tornado. Well, Forever Right Now tornadoed straight into my heart.
5+ BadAssDirtyTornadoStars
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the author
October 25, 2017
Sweet read with lovable characters!
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October 24, 2017
5 - "Do you ever wish you could take a moment and keep it forever..?" Stars!
We move on from New York and the characters in The Butterfly Project with Darlene Montgomery’s story. The Big Apple has turned into a bit of a rotten apple for her of late, so she decides on a fresh start.
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I wasn’t leaving the city to find someone, I was leaving someone behind… The old me.
San Francisco, a sublet and a job in an upscale Beauty Salon as a masseuse beckon, and it’s safe to say Darlene is more than ready for change, to shed the New York skin she has been living dully in for the last year or so, and to emerge clean, unblemished and without everyone’s knowledge of her past transgressions and mistakes in their eyes every time they look at her.
I was not the sum of my criminal record; I was not words on paper, black and white…
Once again Emma, took me on a journey with a character that wasn’t the person I originally perceived her to be, Darlene was a secondary character in The Butterfly Project and you mainly got the impression that she was pretty messed up from it.
"I’m working on me."
Forever Right Now is her emerging from that darkness and making her own light, little does she realize the strength in that light is going to come from an initially surly and stressed single-daddy by the name of Sawyer Haas and his adorable baby daughter Olivia.
"You’re not like any other girl… I’m not indifferent to you.
Sawyer has his own set of problems to deal with, managing a full-time study programme as well as juggling child-care and raising his daughter, getting friendly with the perky woman in the flat upstairs is the last thing he has time for. But Darlene opens up parts of Sawyer that he has long since closed off, and rather than existing for his daughter’s sake, she shows him that he still has a life that can be lived in and around being a daddy.
"My life had been Olivia and law school and keeping my goddamn head above water. And that’s it. And then you came along and now everything’s different. It’s better… When I’d sort of given up being happy."
The relationship between this couple is more of a slow burn than a flash-fire, the secondary element of their stories and backgrounds make it very relevant that neither of them wanted to rush into more than just friendship, and I liked that Emma gave them a chance to grow at a more sedate pace.
I let physical attraction pull me under and the next thing I know, I wouldn’t be working on me, I’d be losing myself in the touch of a man…
Both of these characters have their own complexities, and I loved that they both had their own support in Max for Darlene and Jackson for Sawyer (both of whom I would love to see have their own stories told in the future) it broadened the story out, gave both of them alternative people to share things with and I think because of that and everything they went through in the stories telling gave them a deeper connection when they did decide to take the step into full blown relationship.
"I can’t hold onto anything…"
"Hold onto me… And I’ll hold on to you… just as tightly."
As always, loved the book, Emma always puts you through the emotional wringer, and Forever Right Now is no exception, a little lighter on the angst than some of her previous offerings, but the drama, emotion and depth were still there in spades. I’ll now go back to my corner and wait quietly for her next release!
"You’ve come far… Hold on to that."
ARC generously provided by the author, and it was, as it always is, my absolute pleasure to provide the above honest review.
We move on from New York and the characters in The Butterfly Project with Darlene Montgomery’s story. The Big Apple has turned into a bit of a rotten apple for her of late, so she decides on a fresh start.
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I wasn’t leaving the city to find someone, I was leaving someone behind… The old me.
San Francisco, a sublet and a job in an upscale Beauty Salon as a masseuse beckon, and it’s safe to say Darlene is more than ready for change, to shed the New York skin she has been living dully in for the last year or so, and to emerge clean, unblemished and without everyone’s knowledge of her past transgressions and mistakes in their eyes every time they look at her.
I was not the sum of my criminal record; I was not words on paper, black and white…
Once again Emma, took me on a journey with a character that wasn’t the person I originally perceived her to be, Darlene was a secondary character in The Butterfly Project and you mainly got the impression that she was pretty messed up from it.
"I’m working on me."
Forever Right Now is her emerging from that darkness and making her own light, little does she realize the strength in that light is going to come from an initially surly and stressed single-daddy by the name of Sawyer Haas and his adorable baby daughter Olivia.
"You’re not like any other girl… I’m not indifferent to you.
Sawyer has his own set of problems to deal with, managing a full-time study programme as well as juggling child-care and raising his daughter, getting friendly with the perky woman in the flat upstairs is the last thing he has time for. But Darlene opens up parts of Sawyer that he has long since closed off, and rather than existing for his daughter’s sake, she shows him that he still has a life that can be lived in and around being a daddy.
"My life had been Olivia and law school and keeping my goddamn head above water. And that’s it. And then you came along and now everything’s different. It’s better… When I’d sort of given up being happy."
The relationship between this couple is more of a slow burn than a flash-fire, the secondary element of their stories and backgrounds make it very relevant that neither of them wanted to rush into more than just friendship, and I liked that Emma gave them a chance to grow at a more sedate pace.
I let physical attraction pull me under and the next thing I know, I wouldn’t be working on me, I’d be losing myself in the touch of a man…
Both of these characters have their own complexities, and I loved that they both had their own support in Max for Darlene and Jackson for Sawyer (both of whom I would love to see have their own stories told in the future) it broadened the story out, gave both of them alternative people to share things with and I think because of that and everything they went through in the stories telling gave them a deeper connection when they did decide to take the step into full blown relationship.
"I can’t hold onto anything…"
"Hold onto me… And I’ll hold on to you… just as tightly."
As always, loved the book, Emma always puts you through the emotional wringer, and Forever Right Now is no exception, a little lighter on the angst than some of her previous offerings, but the drama, emotion and depth were still there in spades. I’ll now go back to my corner and wait quietly for her next release!
"You’ve come far… Hold on to that."
ARC generously provided by the author, and it was, as it always is, my absolute pleasure to provide the above honest review.
October 30, 2017
All The Stars**********************
Another epic novel by Author Emma Scott that feels like a beautiful hug to the soul. Forever Right Now is a story about second chances. Every character in this story carries some kind of disappointment, either against others o themselves, but through unexpected love, they will be experience miracles that will make them forgive and learn to accept that there's also good, even when all they could see was bad circumstances.
Darlene moves to San Francisco in search of a fresh start. She always has that little voice inside her head always trying to bring her down, making her believe she can only fail, but regardless she keeps trying. She moves into a place that quickly turns into a home, full of people ready to give her love and friendship. There's also the grouchy neighbor Sawyer, at first glance he is gorgeous but also cold and distant, but Darlene's larger than life personality will dig in deeper and realize that there's much more that meets the eye when it comes to Sawyer.
Sawyer is a single dad trying to provide for his daughter. He is working hard to finish school and become a lawyer. His dream has always been to be a prosecutor and help put away the bad guys in jail. Sawyer is a pretty black and white kind of guy, he believes one should face the consequences of their actions, but little does he know that the new woman who just moved into the apartment upstairs will come like a tornado and change his life as he knows it.
These characters are complete opposites, yet together they are perfect for each other. Their stories are so unique and unexpected, and reading it gave me a beautiful high from which I didn't want to come down. But I guess that is the Emma Scott effect, she writes stories that grab you and take you away, she speaks the same language as your heart, and makes you cry and smile all at the same time.
This story has something for everyone, like a treasure you didn't know you were looking for. So much joy and humble lessons will stay with me forever, just from reading Sawyer and Darlene's story.
This book is a must read. What are you waiting for? Order it now!!!!
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Another epic novel by Author Emma Scott that feels like a beautiful hug to the soul. Forever Right Now is a story about second chances. Every character in this story carries some kind of disappointment, either against others o themselves, but through unexpected love, they will be experience miracles that will make them forgive and learn to accept that there's also good, even when all they could see was bad circumstances.
Darlene moves to San Francisco in search of a fresh start. She always has that little voice inside her head always trying to bring her down, making her believe she can only fail, but regardless she keeps trying. She moves into a place that quickly turns into a home, full of people ready to give her love and friendship. There's also the grouchy neighbor Sawyer, at first glance he is gorgeous but also cold and distant, but Darlene's larger than life personality will dig in deeper and realize that there's much more that meets the eye when it comes to Sawyer.
Sawyer is a single dad trying to provide for his daughter. He is working hard to finish school and become a lawyer. His dream has always been to be a prosecutor and help put away the bad guys in jail. Sawyer is a pretty black and white kind of guy, he believes one should face the consequences of their actions, but little does he know that the new woman who just moved into the apartment upstairs will come like a tornado and change his life as he knows it.
These characters are complete opposites, yet together they are perfect for each other. Their stories are so unique and unexpected, and reading it gave me a beautiful high from which I didn't want to come down. But I guess that is the Emma Scott effect, she writes stories that grab you and take you away, she speaks the same language as your heart, and makes you cry and smile all at the same time.
This story has something for everyone, like a treasure you didn't know you were looking for. So much joy and humble lessons will stay with me forever, just from reading Sawyer and Darlene's story.
This book is a must read. What are you waiting for? Order it now!!!!
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October 22, 2017
Sorry but once more I will battle with my review. I am so overwhelmed right now.
I found the book toppling Full Tilt off its pedestal and I never thought it would happen one day. Emma wrote something raw, emotional, gorgeous, brilliant in its shadows and deeply human battles.
It’s been an endless emotional onslaught…
Emma gave us exceptional characters. I will speak of them aplenty. They would have been more than enough to make for a brilliant story but she put twists I never saw coming. This added to colorful and supportive side characters made for an outstanding story.
This is a tale about life and love.
About lows so low you don’t think you’ll be up again one day.
It’s about making mistakes and having second chances.
Accepting that the past will never disappear. You’ll always have to live with it so you’d better acknowledge it. Make your past errors your own and transcend your weaknesses.
Sawyer Haas is a law student and on a fateful night has been left with a little baby girl. The mother vanished pure and simple.
He could have left the little girl in foster care and go on with his carefree student life chasing skirts and studying aplenty to become a lawyer. But the moment he held this tiny bundle he was a goner. He was overwhelmed by a love so fierce he knew Olivia would be the center of his world. He could not abandon her. She was his pure and simple. His love was whole encompassing.
Of course when I read about a guy so dedicated to his little girl my ovaries exploded on the spot! It was just too sweet and warm witnessing this protective daddy dedicate his life to his tiny daughter.
Sawyer Haas is an exceptional character. He shoulders so many burdens alone. He is tired, so tired.
“I watched her walk away and the weariness hit me. It did that sometimes, like being punched in the gut. The late nights and sleeplessness, stress and anxiety; it all bowled right into me. No beers with the guys. No dates with hot study partners. No sex, no parties...”
He was smart, sexy, loyal, caring and exhausted.
Emma won’t spare him any stress in this story and it was truly a wonder he was still standing by the end of the book.
That’s why Darlene was such a breeze of fresh air. Wait no she was rather tornado like.
If I was a guy I would marry Darlene a thousand times.
Never before have I felt such love for a female character. I’ve admired and loved plenty heroines but Darlene was just impossible not to fall intensely in love with.
She is struggling with what she did and what she wants to escape. When Emma Scott writes Darlene’s struggle and conflicts you can only feel them deep in your soul.
“I hate that no matter what I do, I’ll always be that girl. The girl who was weak and sad. Who had this big yawning hole of want in her, and filled it up with terrible shit. And you know what? The drugs are gone but the want is still there, and the good things I want to fill it with are right in front of me but I’m scared to grab for them.”
Here is what I wrote after reading what she went through, her desperate need to be loved and her fears to fall for her old demons even if she was determined to become a new woman:
I love Darlene. She is raw attuned to the world and others she is like opened wound and bare flesh for everyone to see. She is overflowing with emotions and a need to love and be loved so big that it’s overwhelming. Like her tiny body is not big enough to contain this tidal wave of feelings.
Darlene was just an exceptional character helping everyone, wearing her heart on her sleeve and she swept Sawyer of his feet.
I have so much more to say about this story and its outstanding characters. I did not even mention the adorable Livvie and the wise Henrietta who is the mother of Jackson Sawyer’s best friend.
“Well, according to Henrietta, the universe is listening.” “What’s that mean?” “You get back what you put in. Negative shit gets you negative shit. Positive energy begets positive energy. Whatever you put out there in the universe…it listens. And then it answers.
This read has simply been phenomenal.
Thank you for reading.
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Shelved as 'dnf'
October 25, 2017DNF @ 23%
I guess I'm in the minority again...
A child as a result of ONS between 2 strangers, who had sex WITHOUT condom, because she said she were on the pill.
WTH??? What about STDs???
*seething*
Prologue and some flashbacks about H's sexual past could be tricky for strict safety ladies.
Till 23% he was broody and unfriendly, and she chased him.
Bummer, I anticipated this book for months...
I guess I'm in the minority again...
A child as a result of ONS between 2 strangers, who had sex WITHOUT condom, because she said she were on the pill.
WTH??? What about STDs???
*seething*
Prologue and some flashbacks about H's sexual past could be tricky for strict safety ladies.
Till 23% he was broody and unfriendly, and she chased him.
Bummer, I anticipated this book for months...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 25, 2017
5 Forever Stars
Emma Scott has done it again....An Epic Beautiful Love Story that touches your heart and lightens the world. A Second Chance at life and at love because life isn’t always black or white. Mistakes are usually represented in shades of grey that throw off the color scheme of life. Forgiveness, truths and trust are keys to second chances and beginning again. But starting over is never easy.....it’s frightening and they are many opportunities to fail but with determination and help......Second Chances Do Come True.
The blurb sets the story. What I would like to say is that this story was told with an emotional touch that gets under your skin. While reading, you become a champion for Darlene. She’s a tornado......she comes whirling into people’s life but not destructively. She a gush of fresh air that you can’t help but want to be enveloped in. She talks too much, she asks too many questions, and she has a heart of gold. But she’s made mistakes and is wanting a second chance at becoming who she was always suppose to be. Then there is Sawyer the soon to be Lawyer, who lives one floor down and is a sexy grouch except to his sweet adorable one year old Olivia, his best friend Jackson and those he keeps in his inner circle. Sawyer too has some inner turmoils. His life was completely changed as a child and then when Olivia showed up. Darlene and Sawyer, try as they might, have an inner pull towards one another but timing is everything and sometimes timing just needs a little push.
What I loved while reading this story was how the author pulled at my heartstrings. Darlene and Sawyer were relatable and lovable. They had fumbles and mishaps but there were also breakthrough moments of hope and explorations of “what ifs”. Page by page I sighed, I cried at times, I felt their joy and their sadness but overall there was the beauty of the spark of a second chance. I loved every single part of this story. The secondary characters in this story are wonderful and round out Sawyer and Darlene. And I must add, Olivia will melt your ❤️ ❤️❤️.
I have found that Emma Scott writes with beauty and grace. Her stories and characters are grounded in truth and honesty and are always ones you root for. They have hardships but they find that inner strength within themselves to rise above their adversities. Their journeys are heartfelt and emotionally cleansing. Love, Happiness, and Forever can be had by all and sometimes when you least expect it......Forever Right Now is right infront of your nose.
For any reader of contemporary romance, for any reader of second chance love, for any reader who knows what it’s like to begin again and for anyone who just wants to read a Fabulous book......Forever Right Now is a Must One-Click!!!
*advanced copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review*
Emma Scott has done it again....An Epic Beautiful Love Story that touches your heart and lightens the world. A Second Chance at life and at love because life isn’t always black or white. Mistakes are usually represented in shades of grey that throw off the color scheme of life. Forgiveness, truths and trust are keys to second chances and beginning again. But starting over is never easy.....it’s frightening and they are many opportunities to fail but with determination and help......Second Chances Do Come True.
The blurb sets the story. What I would like to say is that this story was told with an emotional touch that gets under your skin. While reading, you become a champion for Darlene. She’s a tornado......she comes whirling into people’s life but not destructively. She a gush of fresh air that you can’t help but want to be enveloped in. She talks too much, she asks too many questions, and she has a heart of gold. But she’s made mistakes and is wanting a second chance at becoming who she was always suppose to be. Then there is Sawyer the soon to be Lawyer, who lives one floor down and is a sexy grouch except to his sweet adorable one year old Olivia, his best friend Jackson and those he keeps in his inner circle. Sawyer too has some inner turmoils. His life was completely changed as a child and then when Olivia showed up. Darlene and Sawyer, try as they might, have an inner pull towards one another but timing is everything and sometimes timing just needs a little push.
What I loved while reading this story was how the author pulled at my heartstrings. Darlene and Sawyer were relatable and lovable. They had fumbles and mishaps but there were also breakthrough moments of hope and explorations of “what ifs”. Page by page I sighed, I cried at times, I felt their joy and their sadness but overall there was the beauty of the spark of a second chance. I loved every single part of this story. The secondary characters in this story are wonderful and round out Sawyer and Darlene. And I must add, Olivia will melt your ❤️ ❤️❤️.
I have found that Emma Scott writes with beauty and grace. Her stories and characters are grounded in truth and honesty and are always ones you root for. They have hardships but they find that inner strength within themselves to rise above their adversities. Their journeys are heartfelt and emotionally cleansing. Love, Happiness, and Forever can be had by all and sometimes when you least expect it......Forever Right Now is right infront of your nose.
For any reader of contemporary romance, for any reader of second chance love, for any reader who knows what it’s like to begin again and for anyone who just wants to read a Fabulous book......Forever Right Now is a Must One-Click!!!
*advanced copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review*
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