Forever: A Novel of Good and Evil, Love and Hope

It's funny, mysterious & suspenseful! Darcy is such a unique character. The connection between Darcy & Adam is so cool. The twist of who the enemy was such a surprise! I've never guessed until it was revealed. And the ending was such a surprise too!

Easy read..I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a little romance, a little mystery, a little magic. Looking forward to the next book!

Having read Jude's work before l wasn't expecting a fantasy novel. Not being a fantasy fan it took me a while to get into the book. Turns out I loved Darci and Adam, a sweet love story between them kept me reading but have to admit I could have done without the witches and I personally think this is not the authors forte. Some of the best writing in this book came in the epilogue. All of this said, I do plan to read the other two books, just to see hoe the next generation turns out .... And because I've already purchased the books . ☺️🙃

I enjoyed reading this book in the three book series, even though I had read the second book first. I kept comparing Darcy's character in the first book with the one in the second and how her character had grown in the second. She was a much stronger woman in the second book and now having read the first book, I can see how she came to be the experienced woman in the second. Also, why or how she was so in love with Adam in the second book even though Adam's character as only mentioned in the second book though his presence was only illuded to. I enjoyed the intimacy without all the details. I did not care for the idea that being the 21st century made it ok for sex without marriage. Sex within the marriage makes for a more wholesome and precious relationship between characters versus the cheapening of sex outside of marriage. The idea that people cannot wait until marriage to consummate the relationship is just worldly and selfish. It is also not safe having sex with multiple partners. However, I thought Jude Deveraux skillfully built the relationships in a believable and endearing way. I recommend this series to those who enjoy intrigue and a good ending.

Full review originally posted on Reader's Edyn (blogspot) ...I bought the trilogy wanting only to read it because it was written by Ms. Deveraux. I have read nearly all of her books and had been wanting to read this series for quite some time. Initially, I did not know what to expect. I knew that it was a series and I knew that it was not one of the beloved HRs that I traditionally enjoy. Honestly, after reading the prologue, I wasn't sure if I wanted to read it anymore or not because the introductory story was so dark and creepy. But I pressed on and was ultimately glad that I did. I think that my brief time spent with Darci when I read HOLLY helped keep me motivated in starting this series because I remembered her ability and liking her character. I was not wrong in my initial estimation; taking a liking to her almost immediately. She is fun and quirky and has a whole different outlook on life than any other character I had ever encountered before. Darci T. Monroe ~ she is nothing short of mystifying in her way of thinking and quirky behaviors. She has seen a lot in her short life and despite the evil she has seen in people, she still looks for the good in everyone and everything. She is kind by nature and is always looking for ways to hep others; even if they have no idea she is actually helping them. Darci applies what she calls her True Persuasion to people and events in an effort to influence outcomes to the way she wants them. She genuinely and naively believes that anyone is capable of such a thing. She needs a job fast and she needs a lot of money so she applies to work for Adam Montgomery. The dark and dangerous journey she begins with him exposes her to horrors she never knew existed which is periodically quelled by her attraction to Adam and the goofy antics she cooks up to make him want her. Their attraction is a much needed respite from the unspeakable truths they uncover. Along the way, they develop a closeness and even discover many facts abut Darci's heritage that she could never have imagined. Adam Montgomery has experienced indescribable horrors and survived them; at a cost. He has always felt the outsider despite his enormous family that took him in. Fueled by a fierce determination to find the truth of his tortured childhood, he discovers Darci and finds that she is the key to his success of unlocking many unanswered questions that have always hovered far out of his grasp. Hardened against allowing himself luxuries such as relaxing, enjoying almost nothing; especially not something like love, he finds his defenses challenged continually by the little snippet of a girl now in his employ. Her carefree attitude and silliness eventually wears him down and before long he is almost envious of her ability to enjoy life and longs for more from her. But he knows something she does not and can not, under any circumst...