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After Forever

(The Ever Trilogy #2)

Jasinda Wilder (Goodreads Author)

3.79 · Rating details · 4,678 ratings · 664 reviews

Ever,

I don’t know who I am anymore. I’m a castaway. Lost. Drowning. I love you. That’s the only true thing I know, and it’s all I have to hold on to. I love you. I’ll love you forever. Until the day I die, and I’ll love you in whatever world comes after this one. I love you so much, Ever. I miss you. Dear Jesus, I miss you. Come back to me.

For forever, and after forever,
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Dec 21, 2013 Belle rated it did not like it

SPOILERRRSSSSS

God ABSOLUTELY HATE what happened to the characters in this book.. yeah life is unfair but to respond the way they did. I honestly feel sick to my stomach. I could hardly read the rest of the book.. probably won't bother reading the next one. These characters were nothing to me but selfish. Yes they were both struggling to deal with everything that had been handed to them but the fact that "she may not wake up" was no excuse.

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God ABSOLUTELY HATE what happened to the characters in this book.. yeah life is unfair but to respond the way they did. I honestly feel sick to my stomach. I could hardly read the rest of the book.. probably won't bother reading the next one. These characters were nothing to me but selfish. Yes they were both struggling to deal with everything that had been handed to them but the fact that "she may not wake up" was no excuse.

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Really do not see how the characters will be redeemed in the next one. I am sorry for my harsh comments, but Eden does not deserve a white knight and he does not deserve Ever. Notice my "he".. can not even write or think his name right now.
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Aug 08, 2016 Candace rated it really liked it

Shelves: hate-that-i-love-them, tearjerkers, listened-to-audio-version, childhood-loves, forbidden-romance, love-triangles, pregnant-heroines, shocking-twists, wtf-did-i-just-read

It's taken me a few days to write this review, mainly because I'm still in shock. If I thought the first book was emotional, it was nothing compared to this one. This book had me all over the place. I'm still not sure exactly how I feel about it. I spent half the time sad and sympathetic, while the other half of the time I was downright furious.

I don't think I can say too much without spoiling this one. I'll just say that the story definitely went in a new direction. It made me question a lot of ...more

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Feb 22, 2020 mel ☽ rated it did not like it

Shelves: hated-the-hero, cheating, ow-om, hated-it

1 star

who thought this was a good idea?

truly the most abhorrent book i've ever read.
why? because H cheats on h (while h is in a coma btw) WITH her twin sister because apparently he's so weak and needs a fill-in for his wife.

this is just filled with H and OW sex scenes where it's inferred that they both have great sex (since they're coming so hard all the damn time) and probably have the best sex of their life, H telling us that OW is way more attractive and fit compared to the h and actually wa ...more

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Oct 13, 2013 Christy rated it liked it

3ish stars...

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I had such a hard time reading this book. It was so difficult for me to finish. I’m glad I did, but then again... I don’t know how I feel about how it ended. I cried, I drank, I bit off all my fingernails and I’ve come to this conclusion. I need the third book. I need to know how it all turns out. I think that’s the only way I will be able to feel better about this book. Because it seriously stressed me out.

*If you haven’t read Forever & Always, there will be many spoilers in this ...more

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Dec 27, 2013 Emilie rated it did not like it

Shelves: enjoyitwhileyoucan, worst-book-boyfriends, cheating, lame-excuses

Turn back now before reading and save yourself the heartache.

& Jasinda it's very obvious that you don't have a sister because that wouldn't have even crossed your mind if you knew that kind of connection.

(view spoiler) Turn back now before reading and save yourself the heartache.

& Jasinda it's very obvious that you don't have a sister because that wouldn't have even crossed your mind if you knew that kind of connection.

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Just don't waste your time because you'll end up angry, hurt, pissed, and in disgust after reading what happens between characters that claim to love someone even thought it's clear they're only considering their own selfish feelings. And definitely don't feel bad for Eden or Cade, regardless of their self-esteem and depressed bullshit, they're overall full of it.
Sorry if I seem like i'm overreacting but this book definitely goes on the shit list..and honestly I feel cheated for what could have been one of the best romantic trilogies.

Let me add this because i'm having a hard time understanding where people are coming from when they say to try to understand Cade's and Eden's pain and some how make sense of all that happened. (view spoiler) ...more

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Mar 12, 2016 Maya rated it it was ok

Shelves: asshole-hero, hero-a-terrible-or-weak-fool, don-t-like-the-plot, meh, go-to-hell, kids-from-om-ow, sexual-stuff-with-ow-om, not-for-me, ow-om-drama, man-ho

Caden: Shoot on sight!
Eden: Shoot on sight!
Ever: Immediate rescure!

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Dec 21, 2013 Aniqa rated it did not like it

I don't know what to say about this. I loved forever and always. It was a 5 star read for me.I loved Cade and Ever.
i hated the turn this book took. The characters were selfish and after a particular scene i almost dnf'ed but my ocd got in between and i skimmed through 50% of the book. I guess it wasn't for me.
i love Jasinda's writing and i will be reading her other books but i will not be continuing with this series. ...more

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Dec 26, 2013 Jaime rated it did not like it

This needs to come with a WARNING-BEWARE! emotional and possible nausea.
Why don't you rip my heart out- stomp on it- and try to put it back in. Wilder's books are a hard read for me. More times than not, I am emotional during them. After the tree/lightening scene in Falling, ugly crocodile tears, curled into a fetal position, rocking on the floor-I try to stay clear. But, I read the beautiful letter that Caden left for Ever and thought- a beautiful love story. UM NO. NOT. Gut wrenching, lies, d ...more

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Jan 04, 2014 Annmarie rated it did not like it

Shelves: cheating, asshole, holy-crap-what-a-pos, wtf-is-wrong-with-this-author, gross

Spoilers ahead and a huge rant:
I hated this book and every one in it. Only Ever could save this book and she was only in it at the end. Cade and Eden are fucking assholes. They deserve each other. How??? I mean howwww could you??? Did you not think of what would happen when she woke up? How her heart would be torn in two, her soul shattered? The two most important people in the world to her betrayed her in the worst way imaginable. OMG, WTF!!!!! I can't believe the author did this, why would yo ...more

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Jan 13, 2014 Fre06 Begum rated it did not like it

Shelves: awfyl

Disgusting story I think one of the most repulsive storyline I have read in a long time! Caden and Eden the sister should be shot if they truly loved Ever they could not have betrayed her in such a nasty way and the sex scenes actually made my stomache churn I honestly cannot think of anyway they can redeem themselves in the next book especially with Eden now being pregnant! Really wish I did not read this book that's how much I hated Caden and Eden! With a husband and sister like that you reall ...more

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Dec 22, 2013 Tina rated it it was ok

I'll be honest, if I had known the direction the second book was going to take, I would not have read the first. After being so madly in love I was so disappointed in Caden. My heart broke for him, I could see how he was feeling but why oh why............Why? And Ever's sister Eden, not much of a sister. How can a third book wrap this up happily? ...more

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Jul 28, 2015 Deserie williams rated it did not like it

not safe! disgusted by both hero and heroine's sister!!! ...more

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Dec 18, 2013 C-Money rated it it was amazing

Shelves: not-to-patiently-waiting, top-5-emotional-reads

Am I ready for this?

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Can you hear that? Its the worst sound in the world. That is the sound of my heart shattered and my soul begging to be reattached to my body. It's the sound of words on paper bring a grown women to her knees. That is the sound of my 9 year old asking me if I'm ok and why am I so sad. That's the sound of my husband asking me

"why are you continuing to read that if all it does it make you cry"

He doesn't understand that you can't just stop reading a book like this. I literall ...more

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Apr 26, 2015 Roksana added it

Shelves: avoid, cheating-abuse, cruel-hero, heroine-deserves-better, hell-no, hero-cheats, not-safe, hero-chauvinist, hero-slept-with-heroine-s-sister, infidelity

THIS IS WHAT THIS BOOK MAKES ME FEEL...

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AND THAT...

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Dec 26, 2013 Smitten's Book Blog rated it it was amazing

Shelves: alternate-pov, amazing-sexual-tension, like-marmite, head-fuck, dark, series, angst-filled-reads, emotional-reads, death, grief

WARNING: THIS BOOK WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS FOR BOOK #1

Please note: I've now changed my casting for Ever, due to the changes of direction in this story.

Haven't read the first book? Read my spoiler free review of The Ever Trilogy, the full series: http://smittensbookblog.wordpress.com...

See my review for Forever & Always (The Ever Trilogy, #1) here: http://smittensbookblog.wordpress.com...

I don't even know what to say. I don't know where to start. I don't know how I feel... I'm completely confused!! ...more

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Dec 18, 2013 Susan Gold rated it did not like it

I have always been a fan of Jasinda Wilder and couldn't wait to read "Forever and Always." I was especially pleased that I did not have to wait for the second book in the series. I was so disappointed. Needless to say "After Forever" disturbed me from the beginning. After reading the first installment and Caden being so in love with Ever something was very wrong with Caden and Eden. I found the whole premise of the book disturbing. I do not think that Caden and Eden could be redeemed for me in a ...more

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Dec 20, 2013 ~♡AB♡~ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 5-star-reads-excellent, heartbreaking-i-cried-a-river

This was an uncomfortable story to read it's almost like I didn't enjoy it, especially after the beautiful journey Ever and Cade went through in book 1. Although the subject matter was incredibly painful, I could somewhat understand the grief that Caden was going through and his conflicting emotions.

I really didn't like Eden though, I didn't trust her and I felt like she was manipulating Cade.

I don't rate books low because the story didn't go my way so I'm giving it 5 stars for being well writt ...more

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Dec 30, 2013 K rated it did not like it

Right before I decided to read this book, I took a peek at the reviews here.... I was shocked by all of the low ratings and the fact that a lot of the reviews started with "WTF." I just couldn't understand it... then I read the book.

Now I am the one saying "WTF did I just read?" Why build up this amazing love story between two people only to have some manipulative sister tear it all down in the second book?

I thought my family was dysfunctional, and then I met Eden! Arrrgh!

*Disappointed*

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Nov 18, 2013 Anna Jackson rated it did not like it

Shelves: fucking-cliffhanger, series, annoying-as-fuck, fuck-this-im-out, not-for-everyone

1 Star!

I just can't even with this book.
*Spoilers Below*

I hate that this book wasn't everything I was hoping for.
The first book was great. I really, really enjoyed reading and falling for Ever and Cade. However, the author took a very horrible turn in the wrong direction in this book. Honestly, I'm walking away just disgusted by the things that happened in this book. I can not in anyway shape or form condone what Cade and Eden did in this book.

Well, let me take that back, I understand to an E ...more

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Oct 24, 2013 Saffron rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, 2014

I'll be honest, I was scared to start this one. I thought that I would sob throughout the whole thing, but it was not that bad at all!!

This book picks up where Forever & Always left off and Ever is in a coma. I felt so bad for Caden! I cannot imagine what it would be like in his shoes, having to depend on people who were your family for only a short period of time. He couldn't say no to Eden's help because he didn't have anyone else to help him. They spend a lot of time together going to visit I'll be honest, I was scared to start this one. I thought that I would sob throughout the whole thing, but it was not that bad at all!!

This book picks up where Forever & Always left off and Ever is in a coma. I felt so bad for Caden! I cannot imagine what it would be like in his shoes, having to depend on people who were your family for only a short period of time. He couldn't say no to Eden's help because he didn't have anyone else to help him. They spend a lot of time together going to visit Ever and they quickly fall into a routine. And that routine leads them to spending more and more time together even when they aren't visiting Ever.

They learn a lot about themselves as individuals and about each other as well. Cade's drawings take on another dimension and Eden's music has a whole new depth to it as well. All they want is for Ever to wake up and their missing her is a feeling neither of them knows how to make go away.

There was a lot that happened in this book that I did not expect. Was there really more that could happen to test a person's ability to survive? Especially when you can't do anything more for them? I don't know what decisions I would have made had I been in their shoes. And THAT is what I loved the most about this story. It felt real. People will do things to get back feelings they had when life was near perfect. These actions might have consequences, but sometimes the feelings are more important in that moment.

I felt a lot of things when reading this. I felt like the story could have taken so many different turns and just been a happily-ever-after-rainbows-and-unicorns-farting-glitter kind of story, but I can pick up every other book out there that will match that description. This story scared me at times, because I would read a sentence or paragraph and just think, "Oh wow" because there were moments that were so intense, I needed to shake my head as if I didn't just read what I did. Even when I suspected things that happened, actually reading what I was thinking was something else.

I need Saving Forever now! This is one of my favorite series so far and I really need to know how this series ends. ...more

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Nov 06, 2013 Gena Puro marked it as did-not-finish

HOLY SHIT!!!. Thank God for reviews that spoiled me on what was about to happen in this book. I kind of had a feeling after reading a few pages, so I had to know if my instincts were correct. Argh! I hate being right! The first book blew me away!! I don't think I can stomach continuing this one :( Since the series is called "Ever Trilogy" I hope there will be redemption to Caden on the third book and Ever will have it in her forgive him for what he did with (view spoiler) ...more

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Jan 15, 2014 Geri Reads rated it did not like it

Damn! How do I rate this book?

Honestly, I started this with my eyes wide open. I already know what's going to happen. Or so I thought. But there were nuances to the story that surprised me...and definitely angered me.

So I'm having a hard time rating this because despite its main theme, I really enjoyed the writing. But...argh!

Full review to come... ...more

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May 02, 2017 Veronica WordsAreMyDrinkOfChoice rated it did not like it

Shelves: authors-to-avoid

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Not many books leave me feeling sick to my stomach or with a bad taste in my mouth! But this did both! I completely understand people make mistakes and hurt the people they love! But Eden and Cade were unredeemable! Eden was desperate and shameful! She was like a dog in heat and felt little remorse! All she ever seemed to want to do was prove she was as beautiful and desirable as Ever, and all she chased was getting Cade to say he loved her! News flash he never did, you were a fill in for his wi Not many books leave me feeling sick to my stomach or with a bad taste in my mouth! But this did both! I completely understand people make mistakes and hurt the people they love! But Eden and Cade were unredeemable! Eden was desperate and shameful! She was like a dog in heat and felt little remorse! All she ever seemed to want to do was prove she was as beautiful and desirable as Ever, and all she chased was getting Cade to say he loved her! News flash he never did, you were a fill in for his wife as you were her twin! Which does not excuse his actions! I was glad when Eden realised this and it hurt her, as she had little moral conscience or loyalty to her sister lying in a coma! I know authors write stories that come to them, but I am still at a loss as to why Jasinda Wilder would want this story recorded! It was painful, messy and horrific! The sex scenes are numerous and way too detailed! I only felt for Ever who thought she married the love of her life, but actually he was an asshole fucking her sister on the regular, why she fought for her life! I was so hopeful that book 3, would bring some resolution or redemption, but no if it's possible this tragedy managed to get more messed up! Eden manages to get pregnant by her her brother in law, Ever wakes up from her
Coma, unable to have children and has to deal with an absent sister and useless husband who is distant due to guilt! Cade and Eden are so selfish, not being there for Ever, Cade actually is shit with her after she comes home from her coma, due to his guilt over sleeping with Eden, he is distant and makes her feel unloved! Instead of either being truthful and fixing things, or keeping quiet and showing the supposed love of his life how much he loves her and values how lucky he is she survives, he continues to be a weak, wishy washy idiot! He is the worst kind of supposed 'hero' as even after he finds about Eden's pregnancy, and Ever learns the truth, does he fight for her? Grovel? Nope! Ever has to basically fight for him and agrees to take on her husband and sisters love child, while Eden goes off and lives the high life with a widower who is way to good for her, with no drama, and - happy ending she doesn't deserve! There was no redemption or point to this story as it was just tragic! One of the worst series I have ever read, and the high reviews are literally astounding to me! Was hoping Ever and Eden's new fella would run off together for a new start leaving the other two scum bags in the dust! ...more

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Dec 20, 2013 Lelyana's Reviews marked it as to-read

Shelves: not-my-cuppa, annoying-mc, failed-me, cheating, never-to-read, rubbish

***SPOLERS!!!!***

Honestly, I only read the spoilers...and I don't think my stomach could stand it.
I hate cheating, mostly when a husband cheated on his sick wife with his sister in law...this is the lowest moral ever.
I'm not a moral police...but my own morality banned me to read this one.
Thanks to all spoilers I have.
This is went to trash can, forever. ...more

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Jan 15, 2014 Aishah rated it did not like it

Shelves: erotica, new-adult, contemporary-romance, romance, tear-jerkers, wtf, big-fat-no, 2014

Im so angry right now and sick to my stomach as I write this review.

I fell in love with the story of Caden and Ever and they were so cute and beautiful I was certain they were going to make it even through the ugly curveball they were thrown into at the end of the book.

After Forever started out bittersweet at first. Caden has to deal with the aftermath of the accident and I hate how he did it. It tore my heart in pieces to read the heartbreak he went through but nothing ever will justify what ...more

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Nov 10, 2013 Lucy rated it liked it

this is a hard one to rate not because i dont like the story because i do i just really dislike the content and what happened...almost as i would if this had happened in real life. I think there was so much potential and this just went where i really didnt want it to go...a 5 star because im still gripped to the story and need to know what happens next.. a five star because it got me crying, it made me angry it evoked emotions!! however a 3.5 star because i just didnt like where it went...great ...more

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Jan 05, 2014 Karen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: part-of-a-series, sizzling, fav-author, own-kindle, ya-new-adult, get-the-kleenex, jan-2014, unfaithful, read-in-2014

So many readers have given this book a 1 star rating and I totally get why. I think if I hadn't read their reviews, including the spoilers, then I would have probably given this book the same rating. I am really glad that I read those spoilers before starting this book as I think I was prepared, I knew what was coming, I didn't like it but knowing it was going to happen I think helped.

I am giving this 5 stars because I love Jasinda's writing and I could feel Cade's grief. Jasinda sure knows how So many readers have given this book a 1 star rating and I totally get why. I think if I hadn't read their reviews, including the spoilers, then I would have probably given this book the same rating. I am really glad that I read those spoilers before starting this book as I think I was prepared, I knew what was coming, I didn't like it but knowing it was going to happen I think helped.

I am giving this 5 stars because I love Jasinda's writing and I could feel Cade's grief. Jasinda sure knows how to draw readers into her character's emotions. I also could not point this book down and stayed up way way past my bedtime to finish.

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I desperately want Cade and Ever to get their HEA, I think they both are soul mates and meant to be together forever and to not have any more tragedy or grief in their lives. I guess I'll just have to wait until February to find out and I can tell you if we don't get that I will be a very disappointed reader. ...more

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Jul 01, 2017 Rejane marked it as nope

Shelves: cheatty-cheater, mc-can-t-stand-pressure, reviews-are-not-good, romance-erotica-except-it-is-not, hero-antihero-asshero, hero-is-a-jerk, worse-plot-of-all, authors-i-trust-no-more, disgusting, i-calll-it-cheating

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Reading reviews for this book I felt exactly like I feel when I see a cockroach. Repulsed, disgusted,terrified. Some people say they rate a book based on the feelings it evokes from you. Strong feelings like hatred , anxiety, anguish, sadness, madness. Also happiness, joy, lightness, fulfillment. I don't welcome every feeling, the first list, the dark ones. Imo, these are the easiest to get from you nowadays. Just wa ...more

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Aug 14, 2016 Rose rated it did not like it

Major spoilers :)

This is one of the nastiest books I have read and I apologize for my rudeness but this is me being tame.

1. Ever is in a coma, there's a 50/50 chance she wakes up.
2. TWO days after Ever is in a coma, Eden (Ever's twin sister) and Cade start having sexual thoughts about each other.
3. They start having sex, everywhere and justifying it. I was disgusted, repulsed and cringed at EVERY detailed scene.
4. They have sex on Ever and Cade's bed
5. They have unprotected sex
6. Cade begins ...more

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Dec 21, 2013 Barb Johnson rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc

How would you deal if your reason for living was, well not really "living"?
This book carries right on from book one, which I loved and felt everything by the way...
Ever is, well just is....
Cade's grief has him so confused, and messed up he doesn't know whether he is coming or going, he has had to deal with so much tragedy in his life(book one) and now healing from a major accident that has caused all this grief, all he has left really is Eden, Ever's twin sister, and his elderly grandparents. A ...more

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About Jasinda Wilder

Jasinda Wilder

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NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, WALL STREET JOURNAL and international bestselling author Jasinda Wilder is a Michigan native with a penchant for titillating tales about sexy men and strong women. Her bestselling titles include ALPHA, STRIPPED, WOUNDED, and the #1 Amazon and international bestseller FALLING INTO YOU. You can find her on her farm in Northern Michigan with her husband, author Jack Wilder, ...more