For Never  Always, Helena Greer
For Never  Always, Helena Greer
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For Never & Always

Author: Helena Greer

Narrator: Mara Wilson, Emil Benjamin

Unabridged: 9 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Forever

Published: 11/28/2023


Synopsis

One surprise inheritance, two best friends (now bitter exes), and three months to prove he loves her, forever and always, in this swoony second-chance romance for fans of Alexandria Bellefleur and Ashley Herring Blake.
 
Hannah Rosenstein should be happy: after a lonely childhood of traipsing all over the world, she finally has a home as the co-owner of destination inn Carrigan’s All Year. But her thoughts keep coming back to Levi "Blue" Matthews: her first love, worst heartbreak, and now, thanks to her great-aunt’s meddling will, absentee business partner. 

When Levi left Carrigan's, he had good intentions. As the queer son of the inn's cook and groundskeeper, he never quite fit in their small town and desperately wanted to prove himself. Now that he’s a celebrity chef, he's ready to come home and make amends. Only his return goes nothing like he planned: his family's angry with him, his best friend is dating his nemesis, and Hannah just wants him to leave. Again.

Levi sees his chance when a VIP bride agrees to book Carrigan’s—if he’s the chef. He'll happily cook for the wedding, and in exchange, Hannah will give him five dates to win her back. Only Hannah doesn’t trust this new Levi, and Levi’s coming to realize Hannah’s grown too. But if they find the courage to learn from the past . . . they just might discover the love of your life is worth waiting for.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Eleanor on July 24, 2023

3.5 ✨'s When Levi left the love of his life, Hannah, four years ago to explore the world and become the chef he wanted, he never expected to be called back home to sell his share of the Inn he grew up in and permanently cut ties with Hannah. However, Levi is determined to get Hannah back and make it......more

Goodreads review by Louise on November 29, 2023

I really enjoyed the author’s previous book, Season of Love, and jumped at the chance to read this follow-up book, For Never And Always. I think that readers who haven’t read Season of Love will probably be a bit lost with all the characters in For Never And Always. This time the focus is on Hannah......more

Goodreads review by cossette on June 15, 2023

shoutout to caitlyn bc i live texted the entire book to her i feel bamboozled there is no way i read the same book everyone else did......more

Goodreads review by Bethany (Beautifully Bookish Bethany) on January 04, 2024

4.5 stars rounded up This was delightful! And a really strong second novel that improved upon some of the minor issues I had with the author's debut. For Never & Always is a childhood friends to lovers + second chance romance with a plus-size heroine with anxiety and and demi-sexual, probably also pa......more

Goodreads review by Anita on June 04, 2023

I love books where you can tell the author really loves this book, & you just know from the get-go here how much Helena loves Hannah and Levi Blue.......more


Quotes

"A moving lifelong love story complete with a satisfying dose of personal growth for both protagonists. . . . Readers, like the charming supporting characters surrounding Hannah and Levi, will be rooting for this well-matched pair."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“Once again, Greer has written a gem of a book. FOR NEVER & ALWAYS is equal parts romantic and heartbreaking, perfectly capturing the experience of growing up and growing together, and of true love finally finding a right place and a right time. Could not be happier to be back at Carrigan’s.”—Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of She Gets the Girl and Five Feet Apart

“FOR NEVER & ALWAYS is a story about a love that doesn't let go, doesn't ask questions and doesn't listen. Which means Helena Greer does a masterful job, penning characters you believe will do all three as they fight for themselves and the happy ending to their story they deserve.”—Stacey Agdern, author of History of Us

“FOR NEVER & ALWAYS is an absolute dream of a second-chance romance! The pining and the tension leap off the page and will grab you right in the feels. Helena Greer has crafted a gorgeous sophomore novel with the most relatable characters and the most charming setting. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down!”—Falon Ballard, author of Just My Type

“Take the history and angst of both a marriage-in-trouble and second-chance romance, wrap it in the warmth and complications of found family, and you'll have just a little taste of Hannah and Levi Blue's epic love story in FOR NEVER & ALWAYS. It always feels like a special privilege to read a book like this one that clearly lives so deeply in its author's heart. Visiting Carrigan's feels like getting wrapped in a huge, queer, Jewish hug, and I cannot wait to return.”—Anita Kelly, author of Love & Other Disasters

“Helena Greer’s second book FOR NEVER & ALWAYS packs a major emotional punch. It's got a love-struck, pining hero and a heroine who takes no crap but still can’t help falling hard. The book is delightfully queer and with small-town charm—and complications—aplenty, there’s a lot to sink your teeth into. Every page is a revelation of emotions and readers will find themselves completely lost in Hannah and Levi’s swoony love story.”—Jodie Slaughter, author of Bet on It

“FOR NEVER & ALWAYS captures the vibrancy of a 1940s black-and-white screwball film and displays it in bright, dazzling, inclusive color. Hannah and Levi’s love story is a jubilant reunion romance that deftly balances heartfelt angst and aching sweetness. A second trip to the enclave of Carrigan’s was just what my queer heart wanted!”—Timothy Janovsky, author of New Adult

“This book made me so happy. It was an absolute firehose of angst and drama, but in the sparkliest way — I love that our prickly asshole chef Levi is also pining so openly, and our clinically anxious hotel manager Hannah is a font of strength when the chips are down. I love how complicated and messy people are in this book: they make mistakes and they misinterpret and it’s all part of the roller coaster. I love the food and the side characters and the emotionally resonant haircut. Can we get a Carrigan’s book for every major holiday?”—Olivia Waite, author of The Hellion's Waltz

“If you are like me and completely obsessed with Hallmark and holiday movies, then you don't want to miss Helena Greer's debut novel, SEASON OF LOVE. This book hits on all your favorite Hallmark tropes as it weaves a beautiful journey from hate to love for Miriam and Noelle. A cozy, queer, heartfelt holiday romance that will have you grabbing a blanket, a cup of hot chocolate, and snuggling down to read this charming book.”—Rachel Van Dyken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Godparent Trap

“A heartwarming and inspiring story about letting go of the past to find your joy and being open to love.”—Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Part of Your World, on Season of Love