Forever and Always Collection By: E.L. Todd

Book Description....

"From bestselling author, E. L. Todd, comes the limited edition Forever and Always Collection, books 1-3.

Sean and Scarlet aren’t exactly an ideal relationship. Stupidity and selfishness on Sean’s part lead him to hurt Scarlet over and over again. Scarlet’s naivety and ignorance doesn’t help matters. But in the midst of all the angst is one of the greatest love stories of all time, full of laughter and love, and tears that will make your eyes glisten.

Only For You:

When Scarlet realized Penelope was dumping Sean, her best friend, she was devastated. Penelope was the love of his life, the woman of his dreams. Scarlet knew how far her best friend was going to fall and she had to catch him. Scarlet became Sean’s rock and helped him through a very painful breakup, but her own hidden desires bubbled to the surface in the process. When they finally gave in and slept together, she thought it was the start of their new relationship. Unfortunately, Sean didn’t feel the same.

Humiliated and heartbroken, Scarlet moved across the country and found what she least expected. She rekindled her damaged relationship with her brother, who she hadn’t spoken to in a year, and her brother’s best friend was attractive and interesting. Their relationship was natural and unforced, and she was immediately drawn to him. Would she be able to get over Sean, forget about him, by sleeping with Cortland, or would that just be another repeated mistake?

Forever and Always:

Now that Sean and Scarlet are together, Scarlet couldn't be happier. They were meant for each other and would make any sacrifice to be together. With her greatest friend as her new lover, their relationship was perfect. But when Sean asks her to move back to New York, she hesitates. She doesn't want to leave her brother after finally reconnecting with him so they agree to make the coast-to-coast trip every weekend. Scarlet wants Sean to move to Seattle but she knows he can't leave his job for her. Scarlet fears that Sean still loves Penelope even though she never questions him about it. When Penelope shows up at Sean's apartment pregnant and penniless, Sean has to decide what he really wants. Will a baby interfere with the happiness that Scarlet has recently found?

Edge of Love:

Sean and Scarlet are finally blissfully happy together. Their past is behind them forever. But after Sean and Scarlet travel to Connecticut to reveal their engagement, tensions escalate, family secrets are revealed, and an unexpected visitor ruins the weekend. When they return to Seattle, Scarlet refuses to get married at his family estate, which infuriates Sean. Their arguments escalate until another secret is revealed.

Scarlet is full of regret when she realizes she hurt Sean and broke his trust. For the first time, Scarlet is responsible for the pain and the hurt of their relationship. Is Sean’s love just as unconditional as he claims? Will he able to forgive Scarlet for her betrayal just like she forgave him? 

Title:  Forever and Always Collection

Author:  E.L. Todd

Publisher:  Fallen Publishing

Series:  Forever and Always Collection # 1-3

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Forever and Always Collection" by E. L. Todd

My Thoughts...

Well, I will say I liked it.  I didn't have the privilege to read it but I was able to listen to it from my
Kindle and rather enjoyed the read.  The story was presented in three books put together ...starting with 'Only For You' moving on to 'Forever and Always' and then the third one...'Edge of Love.' I was left thinking what a plot and thought while listening to all of the read that this author did a rather good job in her presentation of the story.  What is even more interesting is to find out that there will be another 18 stories from the 'Forever and Always Collection.' As the story goes on from one story [series] it will tie into the next the read, The readers will get even  more from these very interesting, defined, well portrayed characters as new ones come into the scene.  I am sure that Sean, Scarlet [Scar] and many other characters will have you turning the pages to see what will come next because believe me this whole story is one moving roller coaster ride. Yes, there will be some characters that will have you wanting to pull your hair out while some  others...well these are really some dysfunctional and even hilarious family people.  If you can just sit back and listen as I did and get through the first story and on to the next I think you will be able to see how well this author puts it all together for her readers.  Like I said earlier I was able to listen and understand all that was going on and thought this is really going to be some series when it's over...remember there will be 18 more novels!  Be aware this is a 'adult read' so be ready for lots of craziness along with some hot steamy sex...yes graphic sex! I will say after reading this collection I will be ready to read more of this series by this author.  I do hope that these two main characters [Sean & Scarlet] will find their happily ever after, however I am sure it will be quite a up hill journey getting there for them.  Would I
recommend this series? Yes,only if this is your kind of read.

Slow Hand By: Victorica Vane

Title:  Slow Hand
Author:  Victoria Vane
Publisher:  Sourcebooks Casablanca
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Slow Hand" by Victoria Vane....

Description

In rural Montana...

"Wade Knowlton is a hard-working lawyer who’s torn between devoting himself to his small-town Montana law practice, and helping his brother keep their struggling ranch going. He’s on the brink of exhaustion from trying to save everybody and everything, when gorgeous Nicole Powell walks into his office in desperate need of an attorney. She’s just the breath of fresh air he needs.

Even the lawyers wear boots...

Nicole Powell is a sassy Southern girl who has officially sworn off cowboys after a spate of bad seeds-until her father's death sends her to Montana and into the arms of a man who seems too good to be true. Her instincts tell her to high tail it out of Montana, but she can't resist a cowboy with a slow hand...

Nicole is a southern belle with a hankering for cowboys—but after a spate of bad seeds, she's sworn off anything in boots. As their attraction flares into a passion they can't avoid, will they discover that love can lead to greener pastures?"

What I enjoyed from the read.....

I enjoyed this sweet well written contemporary romance by Ms. Vane.   It was definitely one read that would make you smile  at some of its humorous one liners that are going on in this read.  Life had not been kind to Nikki when it came to men so when her father dies and has left her something  and she has no idea what it could be since it has been a long time since she had seen him.  I liked how this author brings it all out to the reader how Nikki liked living in Chicago and wasn't too happy about flying to Montana.  We find Nikki not to happy camper especially not having much luck with men as you will see from the read.   Will Nikki  find happiness when she finally meets her lawyer who just happens to be a 'Sexy Montana Cowboy?  Now that will leave another question...what all is going on with this Wade guy?  Wade was a definitely a cowboy with slow hands who had a brother (Dirk) who had a list of problems of his own, a failed father and a sweet mom. What all has happened in Wade's life  that leaves him with a "chip the size of Montana on his shoulder?"  I did love how this author was able to bring these two (Nikki and Wade) together and omg the sex is hot and  simply off the chart!  I don't want to give too much away other than to say there will be some twist and turns for Nikki to go through.  The question is will  Nikki  decide to let go and take on  some new chances in her life?   Can the love that Wade has for Nikki be enough for her to take a risk for love?  Hopefully, will she?...well again I don't want to give it away so you will just have to pick up "Slow Hand" to see how this author will bring it all out to the readers.  I did find this story a little predictable in some of the read  but still it didn't take anything away from this well written story.   If you are looking for a good romance with a lovable cowboy you have come to the right place.... for "Slow Hand" would be recommended to you.