Forever with You (Wait for You)

Forever With You is the 5th book in Jennifer Armentrout's Wait For You Series. These books are all stand alone New Adult books, that revolve around a group of friends. I have truly enjoyed each of the books in this series, some more than others, but overall this series keeps me coming back.

Forever With You was an overall sweet, funny and sexy read. This book doesn't have a whole lot of drama built into it, but the dialogue and connections she formed with Stephanie and Nick and Stephanie and Roxy really made this book!!! Even without all the drama and angst we usually see in a NA book, the storyline was interesting enough that it held my attention all the way through. Now I will warn you that this book does touch on a subject that might be a trigger for some women. I know that it will hit home with many. But the way Jennifer covered this topic I thought was with compassion and truth. Every feeling Stephanie had I felt right along with her. The writing of this book was so flawless that it was easy to make a connection with these characters and feel everything they felt.

In this book we get the story of Stephanie and Nick. I have to be honest and say I didn't really remember Stephanie's character, but once I got into the story, Jennifer filled in the missing blanks for me. Stephanie is from the first book (Cam and Avery's story) and Nick's character is brought into the series in the third book (Calla and Jax's story) he is a bartender at the same bar those two work at. Stephanie was a casual hook up/ friend of Cam and Jase's. To me her character in that book wasn't very memorable, but she has left a lasting impression on me after reading this book. What I truly loved the most about her character was that she wasn't full of all that drama we see in other books. She knew what she wanted and she didn't apologize for it. She was a person who didn't do relationships and was fine with the one night stands. She knew that eventually she wanted to find love and have that family, but she wasn't in a rush and wasn't going to settle for anything but the all consuming love her parents had. So when she meets Nick and is attracted to him, it seems they are the perfect fit. Nick is also someone who only believes in the one night stand. What neither of them expect is to want more from each other. What they also didn't realize was how much their lives were about to change after that one night together. I loved watching these two grow into so much more. I honestly thought they were perfect for each other.

I also really enjoyed seeing the other couples from the previous books. I LOVED Roxy in this book. She is the person I would want as my BFF. She added some much needed comic relief but also landed a shoulder to cry on when it was needed. I also liked Katie, she too was good for the comic relief, but what I liked the most about her was how honest and straightforward she was. She told it like it was, no holding back!!! I thought Roxy and Katie were perfect friends for Stephanie and Nick. I truly hope Katie gets her own story someday, I have wanted that since her character was introduced to this series.

If you are a fan of Jennifer's, like I am, you aren't going to want to miss this book!! Definitely one of my favorites of the series.

"Forever With You" the romantic yet touching fifth novel in the "Wait For You" series vibrates with a steamy romance, heartbreak and pain that begins when Stephanie (Steph) Keith moves to Plymouth Meeting to work at Lima Academy, a martial arts training center. Wanting the enduring love of her parents, but unable to trust that she'll find it, Steph believes in casual sexual one nighters. Similarly enigmatic Nick Blanco the free-wheeling bartender at Mona's is known as a player who avoids any kind of committed relationship.

With passion and realism Jennifer Arrmentrout escalates the emotional intensity of the story when Steph finds outs she's pregnant and after a little finger pointing the couple not only commit to having the baby, but begin building a future. But like all good plots the action builds when tragedy strikes and Nick and Steph have to overcome the obstacles they've built from pasts burdened with heartbreak and relationship issues. As events unfold with steamy sexual encounters and witty banter between the two the plot slowly builds towards a satisfying conclusion.

One of the teasers in this well-written and touching story revolves around an incident at Lima Academy when Steph walks into the supply room to find a creep from her office accosting the owner's daughter. Having already had her own problems with Rick, he's fired and that's the end of it. Because the plot is revolves around Steph's pregnancy and relationship with Nick, the unpleasant scene wasn't relevant unless it's a lead up to another novel.

Many of the characters in this story are familiar like the feisty and scrappy Roxy; cocky and wise Katie; and patient and observant Reece. In Calla's story Nick remained in the background as a sexy, mysterious bartender only to have his secrets revealed after he meets Steph. Nick Blanco for all his smugness, self-confidence and charm hides a tragic past filled with death and a bad relationship. Only after learning of Steph's pregnancy is his kind, caring nature and self-sacrifice revealed. Similarly bold, smart and seemingly shallow Stephanie harbours the pain of loss. She's unsure about her future, looking forward to work and travel until she meets the elusive bartender. When these two connect sparks fly as their chemistry ignites.

Although I found the language raw at times I liked the emotional roller-coaster ride that Jennifer Armentrout stirs in "Forever With You". It's a story that captivates the reader from the first page to the last.

In the fifth book of the series, we follow Stephanie (who we met in the 2nd book of the series) as her fate gets intertwined with Nick, the bartender who works with Reese and Calla. They are forced into a future together based on circumstances and both of them will have to face their fears if they want any chance at getting a forever with each other.

Let me start off by saying that I have read pretty much all of Jennifer Armentrout’s books and while I love each book, I do find a lot of similarities between the heroine of each book. They all have certain traits that transfer over from book to book and sometimes I don’t like it when the female lead will say something that has been said in a different book. With that said, Stephanie in this book is completely fresh and I loved her! Yes, some characteristics transferred over (ie she is sarcastic) but she had a different kind of sarcasm then the other female characters and I liked her sarcasm because she would usually say what I would say if I was her.

Nick is the stereotypical ‘I don’t do relationships’ kind of guy which has been done time and time again in love stories. What separates him, or his and Stephanie’s relationship, from others is that when he says something stupid, Stephanie doesn’t just forgive him. She stands up for herself and makes him see that he needs to watch what he says. After their one night together, he just doesn’t understand why he wants more and his fears come out when he talks to her. Nick is a stand-up guy and with a lot of ghosts in his past that he carries with him.

It’s obvious that the series is starting to come to an end as a lot of the loose ends are starting to get tied up. Nick’s past connects a few different stories together and there are a few twists that come with that. There were a lot of twists in this book, but I was able to predict most of them. There was one that caught me off guard and I think it was just because I was so focused on the main story. It was a well-placed twist because you are so focused on one story, and forget about the overall story.

Please oh please let there be a book for Katie. The last three books she has stolen scene after scene as she demands your attention and doesn’t let go. I mean the love story is pretty much going to write itself. She is a good-natured stripper who is psychic but doesn’t see her own love of her life coming? Come on writing gold right there! There is still at least one more book in the series, so fingers crossed she gets to have a happy ever after.

Once again, Armentrout shines in this book. Stephanie and Nick shine as a couple in this story as they deal with issues that a lot of people today have to deal with. They have to deal with the tough choices that some people have to make and how sometimes life makes you have to face your fears whether or not you are ready to do so. It’s a great addition to the story and with each passing book, the series gets that much better. She is able to add to the world while not completely losing sight of the other characters that she created. We are able to keep following them as they continue on their happy ever after road and get that ‘I wonder what happened to them after the book ended’.

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So I love this series. It’s probably my favorite out of all the series Jennifer L. Armentrout writes (and that’s quite a lot). I’ve been dying to get my hands on this since it came out in September. I bought it on it’s release day and only recently found the time to read it!

This newest installment in the "Wait for You" series is Nick and Stephanie’s story. Nick and Stephanie don’t do relationships. They’re experts at one night stands and not getting involved with anyone; it’s less complicated that way. However, when their one night stand leads to complications neither of them expected, they discover that there might be something worth exploring there. When tragedy strips that away from them, will they be able to navigate their fear and insecurities to stay together?

I have to say, I think this was my favorite installment yet! We’ve been seeing Nick in so many of the previous stories (and hints of Stephanie) that he’s grown on you. In this novel, you really see where he’s coming from and why he is the way he is. I loved seeing a different side of him that you didn’t expect; a more human/tender side and less jerky (although he has his stupid guy moments that Steph calls him out on). Stephanie was a great match for him. I loved her no nonsense attitude and her inability to put up with Nick’s stupidness (Yes, that’s word. I just made it up.)

The plot moved well. Albeit, some things were a bit predictable, but the way it was handled still had you turning the page to see what would happen next. The characters really had you invested in the story. We see all of our favorite characters from previous novels, predominantly Roxy and Katie (who is da bomb). They really help give another layer to the main two and I loved their overall impact in their journey. We also see hints as to the next installment and I seriously CAN NOT WAIT.

I loved the ending and how it tied other characters’ plots together. I won’t give it away, but it will have you wanting to reread the entire series again, because happy moments!

Definitely pick this up if you’ve been reading the whole series and if you haven’t, what are you waiting for??

I am impressed with Jennifer Armentrout's story-telling abilities. To be honest with you, in the first two books of this series, Stephanie was not my favorite character. She had set her sights on the men that were meant for other women that I loved (no matter that, at the time, those men didn't technically belong to those women yet), and therefore, to me, she was the enemy. I was skeptical that I would be able to like her enough to want to be with Nick, who I've had a fascination with.

Stephanie has always set her sights on that Big Love - the one that changes absolutely everything. The one her parents shared. She's holding out for the right guy, and she passes the time waiting for him by engaging in casual hook-ups. It's a sort of cynical and yet slightly romantic way of looking at things. She sees Nick tending bar at Mona's thinks he's hot and decides he's the lucky guy that night.

As luck would have it, Nick has a similar outlook on life, except, he doesn't think that his perfect match is out there. He's content to screw his way through his 20s, and as long as the girls don't ever come back to Mona's again, he's happy with things. And, he's VERY happy with his one night with Steph. They were very WOW together. And, truthfully, I thought that both of them had felt something a little more than they usually do with others that night. But, of course, both brushed it off as nothing, and went about business as usual.

Until the night Steph wanders back into Mona's and Nick loses his crap, and his manners, and says some really stupid stuff to Steph. She's definitely a take-no-crap kind of girl, and I was internally cheering when she let him have it. It was really an epic moment. It kind of was for Nick too, as he decides that maybe he CAN be friends with a girl.

Except soon after that, things get real. And these two have to actually start adulting. Together. After initially being really pissed at Steph for how she started off handling the situation, I started to really like her. And, while I always really liked Nick, I started liking him even more. As he opens up to Steph about his past and his present, we see that there is so much more going on with Nick than what he lets on about. And, there's a huge surprise in his past that I didn't see coming, but absolutely broke my heart for him.

Although I was impressed with Steph and Nick and how they each handled the challenges that were thrown at them (for the most part - there were a few times there where I wanted to shake Steph), the one character I was blown away by in Forever With You was Katie. She's kind of been this running joke for a few books now - the bedazzled, psychic stripper. The best part about her is the unapologetic way she lives her life. She does what she wants to do and she says what she wants to say. I love that about her. And, when Steph needed someone to stop coddling her and tell her to suck it up, that person was Katie. That was my favorite scene in the whole book.

This book had a lot of heart. It dealt with some really tough subjects, and it was done well. Despite my reservations about Steph, Jennifer made me love her. And I ended up really loving her relationship and chemistry with Nick. We saw plenty of Cam and Avery (and witnessed some big stuff between them too), Jase and Tessa, Jax and Calla, and even Ollie and Brit. I'm now waiting impatiently for Brock's and Jillian's book, so as long as Jennifer keeps writing books in this series, I will keep reading them.

Forever With You was a story that was passionate, sultry, captivating and insanely seductive. It was perfection in my eyes. The charm and banter that filled the pages pushed this story to a new level of sexy that I desperately search for each time I open a book. But you want to know the best part? When I reached that final page, I was left feeling giddy and smiley despite the fact that I cried, a lot. I’m still on a book high and Forever With You has officially become my favorite book in the Wait For You series!

Stephanie is the girl who had a physical relationship with the male characters from the first two books, Cam in Wait for You and Jase in Be with Me. She had attended college with that group of friends, but she wasn’t close to any of them. Since graduating from college, she got a new job and an apartment on all on her own. From the first moment that Stephanie met Nick, sparks fly. Their chemistry was raw, sexual and insanely hot! It had me anticipating when they were going to hook up and the emotional roller coaster ride that was ensured afterwards!

I. Loved. Stephanie! She was confident (at times), wasn’t afraid to defend herself, and underneath it all she was genuine and sweet. But in all honesty, I didn’t know what to think of her going into this book. She seemed nice enough, but I kept picturing that scene where poor Teresa walks into Jase’s room and Stephanie is standing there without her shirt on. Teresa and Jase weren’t together and Stephanie didn’t do anything wrong, but I felt horrible for Teresa. So starting this book, Stephanie was truly an unknown since I never once had a good grasp on her. But by page 2, I knew that she was astounding! Her swearing skills were impressive and I loved the way she interacted with Nick! Smiles were ensured and I found myself easily feeling every single emotion that she felt. And that made for an amazing experience!

Nick was charismatic, charming, dark, sultry, sexy, and had a tortured past. Sigh . He could also go from being thoughtful and caring to the biggest ass on the face of the planet. Nick was everything that I always want to lust after in a book boyfriend. He was the type of man whose actions and words could be the polar opposite. One moment he was doing something that made you want to sigh out loud and grab him by the shirt and kiss him and then in the next moment his words could be like a slap across the face. He was a fun puzzle to figure out and I enjoyed every single moment trying to learn who Nick was. And I know that Nick is a character that is going to stick with me for a very long time because he had that profound of an impact on me. There was so much depth to him. And when we got to see every single part of him, the good and the bad, it was impossible not to love the whole package. He truly was a beautiful person, jackass and all!

So YES I loved this book! It was truly stunning! I just wanted to run around my house jumping and laughing because this book was so much of everything I always want. Give me a heroine who I will love, give me a tortured man who will steal my breath away, give me fiery chemistry, give me a story that is all-consuming and I will fall in love with every single page. And that I did!

***ARC was kindly provided by the author, at the San Fran Golden Gate Event, in exchange for an honest review***

Nick Blanco and Steph Keith had instant chemistry, and they truly thought they were on the same page as far as no strings, no promises, and no commitments after one passionate encounter. But whenever they end up around each other there is a spark and a bit of sparring that eventually leads to the idea of trying to stay friends.

I have always been intrigued by Nick in the other books. He is funny and personable, but kind of secretive. He's cocky, confidant, charismatic and a bit hot headed. He sometimes speaks first and thinks later. He does not do attachments or seconds. But we never knew what was really going on with him.

I was a bit worried about how I would like Steph since I did not get warm fuzzies from her in the other books as she seemed standoffish and not very friendly. Steph is bold, brash, and is not afraid to go after what she wants. She has a bit of a reputation and likes to have fun and do what she wants. She is now starting a new life in a new town with a new job, but she is surprised to see some familiar faces.

Nick and Steph have no idea how they are going to affect each other's lives. Neither of them do relationships or really know how to effectively pursue or maintain one. There is a push and pull and mixed signals. They get closer, but also have fears, doubts, and insecurities. They have a hard time communicating their feelings. They both have issues from the past that still affect them. Both have felt loss before and are fearful of more loss or being hurt. But when something brings them even closer together and the lines become even more blurred, they have motivation to try to see how it goes.

But when their worlds keep changing and they are faced with difficult situations, will they hold tighter or let go?

This one was not terribly angsty. It was funny, sweet, passionate, and at times emotional and sad. I really liked Nick and Steph and their fun, witty banter, their attitudes, and their strong reactions. The author gave us plenty of clues about some of the big plot points, but I was still invested in their story and was hoping for a certain outcome. But there were a couple of surprises too.

It was told in Steph's point of view and she was one of those heroines with a tough, bold, sarcastic, outer shell, but underneath it was a vulnerable insecure mess. But Nick was kind of the same way. He was cocky and mysterious, but had hidden pain and feelings of unworthiness. They had flaws and their history with relationships was not good. But they were perfectly imperfect together and just fit. I hated to see the struggles they faced, but it was realistic.

I enjoyed this installment in this series and ended up liking both of the main characters and story line. It was funny, sexy, heartwarming, but also heartbreaking and emotional at times. I enjoyed spending time with the group: Jax and Calla, Avery and Cam, Jase and Teresa, Roxy and Reece, Katie, and Brock. It is always fun to see a bit more into the future and share more milestones with previous couples. I love their banter, dynamics, and support of each other. I was intrigued by a new character Jillian and the new setting of the Lima Academy tying in MMA. I think we will see more of Brock and Jillian in a future installment. And Heaven help her but poor Katie needs a man. lol.

Jennifer L. Armentrout’s Wait for You series is one of my all-time favorites, not just because everything this author writes is amazing, but because I enjoy following along with the progression of this series, as the situations, romantic and otherwise, correspond with the evolution of these characters. I may have done a double take when I first learned that Stephanie and Nick, two minor characters from previous books with, shall I say, interesting reputations, would be paired up in Forever with You. Whatever expectations or ideas about their story I had were thrown out the window as their true characters were gradually unveiled. Both Stephanie and Nick came as a pleasant surprise, stealthily sneaking their way into my heart and, while theirs may not have been the story I was anticipating, it turned out to be perfect for them. Incredibly sexy and so sweet your heart will dissolve into a puddle of mush, Forever with You is an unforgettable addition to the series.

With a writing style that is both intelligent and contemporary, reading Forever with You made me feel as though I was having a conversation with a close friend. The narrative is told through Stephanie’s perspective – a perspective that is immensely entertaining thanks to her bluntness, her sassiness, and her laidback sense of humor. To the outside world, she’s this gorgeous, confidant woman who makes no apologies for her casual relations with the opposite sex yet we as readers get to know a different side of her, a more vulnerable side. Admittedly, she’s the kind of character that screams at you to take notice, which is evident from her first meeting with Nick. The two shared a face-fanning, smile-inducing, chemistry-filled instant connection, bonding over their many similarities. The relationship between Nick and Stephanie may have started out hot, heavy, and purely physical, yet once emotions entered into the equation, their dynamic shifted, slowing down to give them the time to open up to each other on a deeper level.

More so than with previous books in the series, Forever with You is a fairly simplistic, character-driven novel, focusing primarily on the development of Nick and Stephanie’s budding romance. This book made me laugh, made me swoon, and tugged on my heartstrings in a manner that I never expected. As a fan of the series, I also relished the appearances of several favorite characters as well as the introduction of a possible new romance. Fast-paced and completely engrossing, Forever with You is 350-plus pages of pure entertainment that had me glued to my Kindle from start to finish.

*complimentary copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Holy emotional roller coaster. Not only did this book grab ahold of me and not let me go, but it made me feel all the feels in the process. Jen had talked a little bit about this book (and how tough it would be to read, at times) when we hung out in NYC during BEA. I’m glad I was somewhat prepared. What a book!

I’ve seen several other reviews that talked about being unsure how they would like Stephanie as a heroine because they weren’t fond of her in earlier books. She must not’ve made much of an impression on me because it really took me awhile to realize who she even was. So, that wasn’t a problem. I found her easy to connect to almost immediately. In the beginning, I appreciated her attitude and her willingness to embrace her sexuality. Towards the end, I loved her strength as she went through something truly horrible. My heart ached for her and I shed more than a couple tears.

I’ve been totally intrigued by Nick since Fall with Me. Though, if I’m being totally honest, it took me some time to warm up to him in this book. He truly came off like a real jerk early on and because this book is written solely from Stephanie’s POV, I couldn’t tell what his deal was, but I still held out hope for him. It didn’t take all that long for him to melt my heart. He is a good guy. He’s just dealt with a lot of crap and loss in his life. As Stephanie, too, knows loss, this made them a great pair in my eyes.

I adored these two characters together, once they got past the initial rough phase. I loved how they came together when confronted with an unexpected situation. Neither of them was looking for anything real, but there’s no doubt what they found together was just that. I enjoyed watching both characters grow, separately and together. There were things that happened that absolutely broke my heart, but I can’t complain about how they handled it together. I had some concerns about how it would all go, given each of their history, but it was pretty much as perfect as it could be in a horribly imperfect situation.

I loved this book, even with the heartbreak and abundance of feels. The relationship felt authentic, I loved the characters and I was THRILLED to get a glimpse into the lives of some of my favorite couples from earlier in the series. Forever with You was a great addition to the Wait for You series.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Going into this story my expectation of Steph was for her to be intimidating and tough. Reading this book from her POV let me down a little bit. She is perceived as being a person without any cares. She has "friendships" with guys that last a night. She has only a couple girls she really trusts and doesn't let her guard down. In the other books she is described as being stunning and intimidating. Now that I actually read the book, I was a little let down with her story. She doesn't trust others and doesn't want to let her walls down, but lets Roxy and Katie in and even Nick... and it was pretty easy for them to become friends with her.

I thought she would have had a tough life.... kind of like how Avery, Teresa, Calla, or Roxy had things happen to them. I'm not saying that Steph didn't have a traumatizing experience, but it wasn't to what the other girls had to go through.

I really loved the parts with Roxy and Reece, Calla and Jax, Teresa and Jase, and Cam and Avery. It was just... heart melting and totally adorable. I love those couples (and their stories) so much. I'm not as attached to Steph and Nick. I'm glad they get their happily ever after... but I really liked the other characters stories more. I LOVE the ending. It's just so adorable and perfect.

Also, I love Katie! She is totally out there and hilarious. I wish she could have her own story.

Anyways... it was an entertaining read, but if you have read the others in the series this one wasn't as good. It just wasn't my favorite.

-Allison (atravelingbook.com)

Once again, Jennifer L. Armentrout delivers in every way that counts. Emotion and humor, sweetness and sexiness, friendship and romance. I loved Steph and Nick, both tough and resilient, but both also longing for love and belonging. Forever With You is the story of how these two people crash into each other, how they push each other away and how ultimately, they fall for the other, finding an unexpected forever.

We first meet Stephanie, who’s just moved to start a new job at a mixed martial arts center. Steph is feisty, direct and independent. She also loves the thrill of finding a hot guy and indulging in a one-night stand, no strings attached.

“I was a hundred percent full supporter of no-strings-attached hookups. However, I never understood, and never would, the double standard that existed. It was okay for the guys to take charge of their pleasure, but not women?”

And sure enough, when she collides with Nick, her breath hitches, her imagination lustily wanders, and she can’t help but gawk at the gorgeous stranger.

Nick is a charmer. He’s got swagger. And he’s also a bit hardened after the kind of life he’s led. Extremely private, Nick keeps his guard up at all times. He’s also a one-night only type of guy. Always.

“Nick was like a jigsaw puzzle where the most intricate pieces had been misplaced, and deep down I knew that no matter how manumits I would shake the puzzle and star over, those pieces would always be missing and I would never have the complete picture.”

And that’s exactly what happens. An incredible, unforgettable one-night stand between Steph and Nick. Problem is, they can’t seem to shake each other off.

Fate has other things planned for these two, however, and before they know it, they’re forced by circumstance to get to know each other. As newbies to relationships, they make mistakes, they push each other away, they fail to communicate when it matters most, but somehow, they work… they fit.

“Most people wouldn’t get it, probably wouldn’t even tolerate us, but together … we make sense.”

Their journey is full of heartache, and I felt it all, heart and soul. This is one of the most emotional JLA stories I’ve read, grounded in relatable, heartbreaking experiences.

“We got each other. No matter what. There is you and me.”

Forever With You is the fifth novel in Jennifer L. Armentrout's Wait for You series and the turn of Nick and Stephanie to have their stories told. If first impressions were to be believed, it's the story of a seasoned player and the girl you wouldn't leave your boyfriend around. In actual fact it's the story of a guy and a girl who are ready to love but not settling until they've found it. Their story is not your typical boy meets girl affair. What begins as an intense hook up becomes a friendship of sorts, until casual becomes a lot more serious.

I enjoyed peeling back the layers to Steph and Nick, the relationship they have is flawed but in honesty I'm not sure perfect would work for them. What they do have is pure and and the vulnerability they both showed with each other was completely endearing and drew me in as a reader. JLA told a story that was both steamy and sweet with the added pleasure of it also being emotionally engaging.

https://theavidbooknerd.wordpress.com/2015/10/02/forever-with-me-by-jennifer-armentrout/
I feel as if I should swear off sleep altogether. It interferes with my reading way too much. For example, on Tuesday a whole host of awesome new books hit the stands and I downloaded a couple to feed my inner book nerd. One was “Forever with You” by Jennifer Armentrout and I decided to read it first because, well – I wanted to and that’s reason enough. The rest of the night had me giggling, sighing and rolling on my carpet as I fell in love with Nick and Stephanie.

Before I go too much farther I’d like to say how much I admire Jennifer for tackling a very big issue: women shaming women. While reading one of Stephanie’s fabulous rants about the double standards that exist between men and women I thought of the cartoon below. I won’t add anything else and simply let the cartoon and Stephanie say what I feel.

https://theavidbooknerd.wordpress.com/2015/10/02/forever-with-me-by-jennifer-armentrout/

I enjoyed “Forever with You” but I gotta say I’m slightly disappointed in the storyline. 'A lot of the scenario in the book was predictable which took away from the story and I didn’t consume it as much as I did with the other books in the “Wait for You” series.
'In the beginning of the story we have Nick who is a smooth talker, sexy and the bartender at Mona’s, but what I love about his character is that he’s strong and so amazing in this book that its hard not to adore him. I also enjoyed Stephanie. She’s confident, sassy and doesn’t apologize for being herself, but when she's alone in her head you see the struggles and the insecurity of who to trust, and possibly call friends. I enjoyed that past characters from the series show up and help bring Stephanie into their fold with open arms. ''Stephanie and Nick’s backstories are hard to read about, but you can’t but be in awe of how they turned a s***ty dealt life into an amazing life thats worth living. You see these characters being able to overcome something that wasn’t planned, a tragedy that rips your heart out and a support system that they desperately need.

Even though this book was predictable in a lot of places throughout the story I still found myself enjoyed how the story was being told. It was beautifully wrapped up with emotions that seems unreal, closure that all the readers want and of course a happy ending that I wouldn’t want changed. At all. Everything was wrapped up in the perfect bow. '
I highly recommend reading Forever With You today. Even though it is a part of a series, it can be read as a stand-alone, but to get the full view of how much these characters have changed, and to understand the dynamics of the each character, I do suggest reading the other books as well.

~Tempting Sexy Thoughts Book Blog

I go back and forth with this entire series. Stephanie and Nick's story was okay. They did go through a lot together but they're not a stand out couple for me. I liked books two and four much more. I think both of them fell outside the group and not as connected with the other couples so the care factor wasn't there for me. It was nice to get glimpses of where the other couples currently are at.

I'm disappointed because from all of the books of Wait For You series, this book is definitely my least favorite. I was looking forward to read it too.

*sigh*

Stephanie's life is spiraling out of control after she met Nick. The lust is instant obviously, but what Steph didn't expect is.. Well, the responsibility after. But the thing is, Nick made it obvious that he didn't do relationship. What will happen next?

I keep waiting for something big to happen because in every Armentrout's books, there's always this climax that punch readers in their stomach (not literally of course). But strangely, there's no actual climax in this book and that's just disappointing. The plot just keep continue without any particular drama and when I finally reach the end, I was like, what? Where is it? Where's the drama?

Sure, there are some scenes that caught my attention. It made me cry a little, yes, but then I keep waiting for something to happen. In Cameron's story, it's like a roller coaster ride. I enjoyed every minute of it. But Nick's story.. Nothing. so yeah, I love Armetrout's writing, they're splendid and beautifully neat, as usual. But for the storyline? Nope. Not this time. Sorry.

Still, I look forward to read more from this series. Hopefully next time it'll be so much better than this.

I can always ALWAYS count on Ms. Armentrout to deliver a beautifully touching love story. A heart-warming romance full of humor, emotion, and passion, FOREVER WITH YOU was a thing of grace and charm. It brought out all the feels and satisfied all of the senses. This author gives us strong characters and highly emotional storylines. If I were to pick one word that sums up this novel and every novel Jennifer turns out, it would be LOVELY.

I fell pretty hard for Nick and Stephanie's story. There was such a strong connection with these two and when it was ripped apart it gutted me. You have to be strong through this one and just know in your heart that this author will give you a happily ever after you will always remember.

Stephanie and Nick were fantastic characters. They were so strong, refreshing, and charming. I loved how bold Stephanie was and I loved the fact that even though she had this tough exterior, Nick was always able to knock her off her game and rattle the hell out of her. My heart swelled for these two. I cheered them on the whole way through. You will experience a broad spectrum of emotion throughout this novel. It goes from funny, witty, and light to deep, tragic, and raw. This deals with real issues that some women and couples will be able to relate to. This is embedded with a great message and will definitely be able to touch some hearts.

I'm never disappointed with this series or with this author. Her love stories always picks me up when I'm feeling down and reading them always acts as a great escape for me. Jennifer's writing is a thing of beauty and her stories are always must reads for me. FOREVER WITH YOU is part of a series but CAN be read as a standalone novel. If you are a newbie, I trust that you will fall instantly in love with this author's style. Hard core fans of this series and this author be prepared to fall in love all over again.

*Gifted copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

Reviewed by Annie and posted at Under The Covers Book Blog

In the fifth book of the Wait For You series, Jennifer L. Armentrout offers much of the same to readers. This series is a dose of sexiness combined with a little bit of drama. In this case, both of the main characters are unsure of what they really want. Steph is more than eager to have hook ups but she also secretly wants for something more. Nick, on the other hand, is a charmer but he doesn’t ever feel like he gets too close.

I found that the characters fit into the typical NA mold in that a relationship happens when both parties aren’t really looking for it. Armentrout plays up the banter right from the beginning. It’s what she is good at and its sweet and sexy for the most part. At times, it does feel a little forced and rushed. While readers may know Steph from some of the previous books in the series, Nick is a little bit more of mystery until we get to know him a little bit more. Though I didn’t dislike either of the characters, they didn’t completely blow me away either. I will say though, that I wasn’t annoyed with this book as I have been with the last couple of books in the series.

If you’re a fan of Samantha Young’s On Dublin Street series, I think you’ll enjoy this series as well. Some of the characters actually remind me of one another and the writing style isn’t that different either. I will say though, that Armentrout’s series offers a little more suspense in the books so if that’s your thing, definitely check it out.

So, I've completed this series along with the novellas. I love this author and everything she writes. I would've given this book five stars, but the self blame at the end OF EVERY SINGLE BOOK is so annoying. I'm not a skimmer, but after paragraphs and paragraphs of of b.s, it gets to you. Its like shut up already. And its EVERY SINGLE BOOK.

But the bonds and growth of each character is so realistic and you find yourself rooting for every couple.

Predictable, but I still loved it. Jennifer Armentrout always makes me fall in love with the characters.

This book was full of love, laughter, tears, and sex. In case you need to be warned about the sex part. Lol
I really enjoyed the story.

Jennifer L. Armentrout did an amazing job with "Forever with You," and I absolutely loved reading Nick and Stephanie's story. Nick and Stephanie were amazing and easily relatable characters, and I loved their personalities and chemistry together. I couldn't help but fall in love with them from the very beginning, and I loved how the author told their story. I will admit some parts were quite heartbreaking at times, but everything was worth it in the end. Nick and Stephanie were perfect for each other, and I loved how their relationship progressed throughout the book. They were very similar to one another, but complemented each other extremely well, and I couldn't help but root for them to work out. I also loved getting to see so many familiar faces and couples from previous books in the Wait for You series, and I loved finding out what happened with them. "Forever with You" was probably my favorite installment in the series so far, and I was quite happy with the conclusion. It wasn't perfect, but it definitely made up for some of the parts that weren't. I truly did love the storyline and characters, and I am honestly so glad that I gave "Forever with You" a chance. It was truly amazing, and even though there were some ups and downs along the way, it was totally worth it in the end. I am deeply in love with the Wait for You series and honestly can't wait to read the next installment!

Loved the continuation of these characters. The meeting of two spirits tgat leads to a one night stand or does it. This one had me in tears alot. The return of Stephanie and the introduction of Nick. Loved the reappearance of Jax, Calla, Avery, Cameron, Jase, Teresa, Stephenie and even Ollies and the tortoises.

Forever with You is a fantastic addition to JLA “Wait for You” series. Stephanie and Nick are both awesome characters and I found myself liking Stephanie a lot more than I thought I would. Nick is totally crush worthy and had me swooning and grinning like an idiot with every little things he did for Stephanie. Their chemistry was uber hot and sexy, but I honestly enjoyed all their cheesy/cutesy moments more. I think they are just so perfect together and definitely bring out the best in each other.

The plot was fairly predictable and there was less mystery/suspense compared to the other books in the series. Honestly, I didn’t think I would end up loving this one as much as I do because for the most part, it was an okay/fun read. With that being said, I thought I was prepared for what I knew was coming… but I was dead wrong. Those last few chapters really hit hard and gave me all the feels (specially the last chapter). I think this just became my second favorite in the series.

The rest of the gang make appearances throughout the book with many lovey dovey moments to swoon over. Of course Katie is back and working her super stripping psychic powers and being the blunt/tells you straight to your face kind of friend. I seriously can't wait for JLA to write her story. I think that would be such a fun and interesting read.

Overall, this books was awesome and made me happy! I can’t wait to read Fire in You

Forever With You is the 5th book in Jennifer Armentrout's Wait For You Series. These books are all stand alone New Adult books, that revolve around a group of friends. I have truly enjoyed each of the books in this series, some more than others, but overall this series keeps me coming back.

Forever With You was an overall sweet, funny and sexy read. This book doesn't have a whole lot of drama built into it, but the dialogue and connections she formed with Stephanie and Nick and Stephanie and Roxy really made this book!!! Even without all the drama and angst we usually see in a NA book, the storyline was interesting enough that it held my attention all the way through. Now I will warn you that this book does touch on a subject that might be a trigger for some women. I know that it will hit home with many. But the way Jennifer covered this topic I thought was with compassion and truth. Every feeling Stephanie had I felt right along with her. The writing of this book was so flawless that it was easy to make a connection with these characters and feel everything they felt.

In this book we get the story of Stephanie and Nick. I have to be honest and say I didn't really remember Stephanie's character, but once I got into the story, Jennifer filled in the missing blanks for me. Stephanie is from the first book (Cam and Avery's story) and Nick's character is brought into the series in the third book (Calla and Jax's story) he is a bartender at the same bar those two work at. Stephanie was a casual hook up/ friend of Cam and Jase's. To me her character in that book wasn't very memorable, but she has left a lasting impression on me after reading this book. What I truly loved the most about her character was that she wasn't full of all that drama we see in other books. She knew what she wanted and she didn't apologize for it. She was a person who didn't do relationships and was fine with the one night stands. She knew that eventually she wanted to find love and have that family, but she wasn't in a rush and wasn't going to settle for anything but the all consuming love her parents had. So when she meets Nick and is attracted to him, it seems they are the perfect fit. Nick is also someone who only believes in the one night stand. What neither of them expect is to want more from each other. What they also didn't realize was how much their lives were about to change after that one night together. I loved watching these two grow into so much more. I honestly thought they were perfect for each other.

I also really enjoyed seeing the other couples from the previous books. I LOVED Roxy in this book. She is the person I would want as my BFF. She added some much needed comic relief but also landed a shoulder to cry on when it was needed. I also liked Katie, she too was good for the comic relief, but what I liked the most about her was how honest and straightforward she was. She told it like it was, no holding back!!! I thought Roxy and Katie were perfect friends for Stephanie and Nick. I truly hope Katie gets her own story someday, I have wanted that since her character was introduced to this series.

If you are a fan of Jennifer's, like I am, you aren't going to want to miss this book!! Definitely one of my favorites of the series.