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Down Under #3
Forever Down Under
++ This book is not intended for readers below the age of 18+ due to strong language and sexual content ++
In the last few months, Jess has been faced with more obstacles than she ever thought possible. Heartbreak, loss and betrayal to name just a few. Will her drama fuelled life finally settle into the happy, care free one that she deserves or is someone hiding and waiting for the perfect opportunity to ruin it all?
Life for Max hasn't exactly been plain sailing either. Now that he finally has someone in his life that means more to him than anything he has ever known, one thing is for certain, he's not going to let anyone get in the way of his new found happiness, no matter what the cost.
Demons are released, pasts are exposed and their future together is only what they make of it.
In the last few months, Jess has been faced with more obstacles than she ever thought possible. Heartbreak, loss and betrayal to name just a few. Will her drama fuelled life finally settle into the happy, care free one that she deserves or is someone hiding and waiting for the perfect opportunity to ruin it all?
Life for Max hasn't exactly been plain sailing either. Now that he finally has someone in his life that means more to him than anything he has ever known, one thing is for certain, he's not going to let anyone get in the way of his new found happiness, no matter what the cost.
Demons are released, pasts are exposed and their future together is only what they make of it.
154 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 27, 2015
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S.M. Phillips
24 books255 followersS.M Phillips is a fun loving mum from Manchester. When she’s not busy writing, you’ll most likely find her head buried deep inside her kindle with a cup of coffee in hand. Talk to her when she’s reading and things could get pretty colourful, pretty fast, just ask her Hubby.
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May 3, 2015
A fabulous conclusion to Max and Jess's story.
Max is as smouldering as normal, but he has issues he still needs to work through, he also needs to open up to Jess about the the dark things that bother him, but being a man he doesn't find that easy!
Jess is having issues with her Mum as well, so they both have troubles. Max is also trying to sort out the problems at Stantons. Amidst all the drama gong around there time for romance and love ❤️.
I thought I would be sad to see the end of Max Wild, oops I mean Max and Jess's story, but It finished in a very satisfactory way and I'm happy to let them continue there lives in fictional world.
Looking for a romance split over two continents, full of lust, love and of course some angst, look no further. Make sure to start with Escape Down Under first.
5. Loved it stars.
** I received an arc for an honest review.**
Max is as smouldering as normal, but he has issues he still needs to work through, he also needs to open up to Jess about the the dark things that bother him, but being a man he doesn't find that easy!
Jess is having issues with her Mum as well, so they both have troubles. Max is also trying to sort out the problems at Stantons. Amidst all the drama gong around there time for romance and love ❤️.
I thought I would be sad to see the end of Max Wild, oops I mean Max and Jess's story, but It finished in a very satisfactory way and I'm happy to let them continue there lives in fictional world.
Looking for a romance split over two continents, full of lust, love and of course some angst, look no further. Make sure to start with Escape Down Under first.
5. Loved it stars.
** I received an arc for an honest review.**
July 4, 2015
The ending of Fallen Down Under gave me a book hangover. I would have wanted to read immediately Forever Down Under and find out more of Max and Jess’ undying love for each other and most especially about Stella’s snooping around and meddling with Jess’ work. But now that Forever Down Under is finally here, it was really worth the wait. I couldn’t ask for a better ending for their love story. I super loved the ending and the road they both took how they got there. And wow not to mention the surprise Jess gave Max on the last few pages. I super loved it to the MAX.
I fell madly in love with the story right from the very first page of Escape Down Under to the very last of Forever Down Under. How Max and Jess met. How they fell in love. How they broke up and eventually found each again. Their love for each other was so strong that it withstood whatever struggle they faced. If it was for me, I wouldn’t want the series to end. I would have wanted to read more of their love story, their married life, their kids and of course see how Max would be as a husband and father. His love for Jess is I know what every woman wants from her lover. Me being a hopeless romantic, fell instantly and madly in love with Max. He was so caring, so loving and so protective not only to Jess but also to his sister Melissa.
This is not just a love story. But a story of family, friendship and life. Mal was not only a boss to Jess or an Uncle to Max. But also a father to both of them. Jen and George were not just Jess’ best friends. But also a brother and a sister she never had. Jess’ mom had a second chance at life. Their relationship was restored and a promise of better things to come. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful story to us Steph. You really are an amazing author. Hats off to you my friend!
This is a must read. I give this amazing book a 5 STAR RATING.
I fell madly in love with the story right from the very first page of Escape Down Under to the very last of Forever Down Under. How Max and Jess met. How they fell in love. How they broke up and eventually found each again. Their love for each other was so strong that it withstood whatever struggle they faced. If it was for me, I wouldn’t want the series to end. I would have wanted to read more of their love story, their married life, their kids and of course see how Max would be as a husband and father. His love for Jess is I know what every woman wants from her lover. Me being a hopeless romantic, fell instantly and madly in love with Max. He was so caring, so loving and so protective not only to Jess but also to his sister Melissa.
This is not just a love story. But a story of family, friendship and life. Mal was not only a boss to Jess or an Uncle to Max. But also a father to both of them. Jen and George were not just Jess’ best friends. But also a brother and a sister she never had. Jess’ mom had a second chance at life. Their relationship was restored and a promise of better things to come. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful story to us Steph. You really are an amazing author. Hats off to you my friend!
This is a must read. I give this amazing book a 5 STAR RATING.
April 27, 2015
It seems such a long time to find out if Max and Jess will have the happy ever after they both deserve, but it's only been just over a year since Steph released Escape Down Under , the first book in the Down Under Series ,the first part in this love story that spans two continents. And I have got to say Steph has got herself another winner . I'm not giving you spoilers so don't ask . You'll have it yourself to find out ! Hehehe !!!!
I read this in one sitting because yet again Steph managed to suck me in from the get-go . I've had the pleasure of watching these characters grow since their first meeting back in London as Jess literally bumps into Max on a busy London street spilling her coffee over his crisp white shirt to the fab ending you get in this book .
This story has just the right amount of emotion to get you emotionally connected to them both feeling the pain and heartache they both go through and yes at a certain point ( again no spoilers ) I did cry snot bubbles.
This is just the perfect easy to read love story right from the very first page in book one to the very last page in book three .
Steph is just an amazing writer . I have been lucky enough to see her writing blossom over the expanse of 4+ books and am truly amazed at how she's grown as an author . I am so excited to see what she comes up with next . Well done Steph , a fab ending to an awesome series .
I read this in one sitting because yet again Steph managed to suck me in from the get-go . I've had the pleasure of watching these characters grow since their first meeting back in London as Jess literally bumps into Max on a busy London street spilling her coffee over his crisp white shirt to the fab ending you get in this book .
This story has just the right amount of emotion to get you emotionally connected to them both feeling the pain and heartache they both go through and yes at a certain point ( again no spoilers ) I did cry snot bubbles.
This is just the perfect easy to read love story right from the very first page in book one to the very last page in book three .
Steph is just an amazing writer . I have been lucky enough to see her writing blossom over the expanse of 4+ books and am truly amazed at how she's grown as an author . I am so excited to see what she comes up with next . Well done Steph , a fab ending to an awesome series .
May 13, 2015
Mr Sexy Max Wild is back in the final book in the Down Under Series.
Its felt like I have waited ages to find out what will happen with this loveable rouge and Jess. In reality I haven't waited that long, but I'm gutted its finished. Maybe Steph will treat us to a novella PLEASE
Max and jess' story continues on, with many ups and downs, twists and turns. I found all questions from all the books are answered. There are some heartbreaking and heartwarming moments. There where parts that I wanted to scream and cry at, and parts that made me laugh.
I took three days to read this book, as I wanted to savour every part of it and because I didn't want to finish reading about my loveable rouge.
This series has been amazing and the Author S M Phillips knows how to write a story.
Worth every star I gave it
Its felt like I have waited ages to find out what will happen with this loveable rouge and Jess. In reality I haven't waited that long, but I'm gutted its finished. Maybe Steph will treat us to a novella PLEASE
Max and jess' story continues on, with many ups and downs, twists and turns. I found all questions from all the books are answered. There are some heartbreaking and heartwarming moments. There where parts that I wanted to scream and cry at, and parts that made me laugh.
I took three days to read this book, as I wanted to savour every part of it and because I didn't want to finish reading about my loveable rouge.
This series has been amazing and the Author S M Phillips knows how to write a story.
Worth every star I gave it
April 28, 2015
I loved the first two books in the series but Steph has out done herself with Forever Down Under, this book is awesome and I didn't want it to end.
Max, oh Max I will miss your brooding and your tortured soul.
Jess and Max go through so much in the story it tears you apart. When you think the have finally figured everything out, everything crumbles around them.
Every book that I have read from S.M. Phillips always leaves me with a book hangover and speechless from the emotion that is pouring into her writing.
I loved all of the characters throughout the series, with the exception of Stella, that biatch needs a good slapping!
I enjoyed every second of Jess and Max's journey and Forever Down Under was a perfect ending to a brilliant series.
Max, oh Max I will miss your brooding and your tortured soul.
Jess and Max go through so much in the story it tears you apart. When you think the have finally figured everything out, everything crumbles around them.
Every book that I have read from S.M. Phillips always leaves me with a book hangover and speechless from the emotion that is pouring into her writing.
I loved all of the characters throughout the series, with the exception of Stella, that biatch needs a good slapping!
I enjoyed every second of Jess and Max's journey and Forever Down Under was a perfect ending to a brilliant series.
July 27, 2015
WOW I have loved this series, this all comes together in here and as with the others you get drawn right in where you just have to keep reading to see if they finally get their happy ever after and what a love story, the emotions and characters are fantastically written into this and with such a balance it still leaves you wanting more from them all.
May 6, 2015
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Forever Down Under is book #3 in the Down Under Series, I have been lucky enough to have been gifted ARCs of all three books in this series to read for Gemma Reads Too Much.
I loved Max in the first book, he was bossy and alpha and had me swooning left, right and centre. In the second book he sort of lost his man card abit and became very emotional which is very sweet but not that sexy. In Forever Down Under Max is a wonderful mix of sexy and sweet and hell that works for me!!!
This book is a great finisher to the series, there’s still drama but I don’t think there’s really ever any doubt that Max and Jess will get their happy ending.
I love Max and Jess as a couple, they are so passionate and they never slip into what I call the ‘Babe’ stage where they are so lovey dovey it makes you want to throw up!! This couple feels normal they are both a bit daft, Jess seconds guesses both herself and Max and those real moments of normalcy incredibly endearing.
My only critism for this book is that personally I could just have handled more… More Sex, more passion, more drama I would have loved it to be amped up to 150%.
I honestly hadn’t realised until this book that Max and Jess hadn’t declared their undying love for each other. How they felt for each other seemed so obvious that I hadn’t noticed that they never expressed it.
God I wanted to slap Max around the head when he decided to push again, it really made me chuckle that Jess was so chilled about it lol.
The Jess/Stella showdown was brilliant and has been such a long time coming!!!!!
Overall I enjoyed this book; it was the perfect ending to this adorable couple’s story.
Forever Down Under gets 4 stars from me.
Forever Down Under is book #3 in the Down Under Series, I have been lucky enough to have been gifted ARCs of all three books in this series to read for Gemma Reads Too Much.
I loved Max in the first book, he was bossy and alpha and had me swooning left, right and centre. In the second book he sort of lost his man card abit and became very emotional which is very sweet but not that sexy. In Forever Down Under Max is a wonderful mix of sexy and sweet and hell that works for me!!!
This book is a great finisher to the series, there’s still drama but I don’t think there’s really ever any doubt that Max and Jess will get their happy ending.
I love Max and Jess as a couple, they are so passionate and they never slip into what I call the ‘Babe’ stage where they are so lovey dovey it makes you want to throw up!! This couple feels normal they are both a bit daft, Jess seconds guesses both herself and Max and those real moments of normalcy incredibly endearing.
My only critism for this book is that personally I could just have handled more… More Sex, more passion, more drama I would have loved it to be amped up to 150%.
I honestly hadn’t realised until this book that Max and Jess hadn’t declared their undying love for each other. How they felt for each other seemed so obvious that I hadn’t noticed that they never expressed it.
God I wanted to slap Max around the head when he decided to push again, it really made me chuckle that Jess was so chilled about it lol.
The Jess/Stella showdown was brilliant and has been such a long time coming!!!!!
Overall I enjoyed this book; it was the perfect ending to this adorable couple’s story.
Forever Down Under gets 4 stars from me.
March 28, 2017
The conclusion of Max Wild and Jess Townsend's story. And it delivers all that it promised in Fallen Down Under.
Jess and Max are still in London, Jess has personal issues to deal with her mother, and Max is trying to determine what to do with Stella, his PA who sabotaged Max and Mal's company.
In the midst of all that, Jess finds out her ex had been sleeping with someone from her office and she's pregnant, it's drama, drama, drama for the two and then Max spirals out of control again when he gets some unexpected news, and leaves Jess again. But Jess isn't going to let the man she loves just let her go and she goes after her man.
I liked this book, I just didn't see the relevance in some of the things that happened... like I couldn't for the life of me understand why Jess would be so upset over her ex getting Amelia pregnant when she has Max, who cares what they do/did when you have someone better?
Jess and Max are still in London, Jess has personal issues to deal with her mother, and Max is trying to determine what to do with Stella, his PA who sabotaged Max and Mal's company.
In the midst of all that, Jess finds out her ex had been sleeping with someone from her office and she's pregnant, it's drama, drama, drama for the two and then Max spirals out of control again when he gets some unexpected news, and leaves Jess again. But Jess isn't going to let the man she loves just let her go and she goes after her man.
I liked this book, I just didn't see the relevance in some of the things that happened... like I couldn't for the life of me understand why Jess would be so upset over her ex getting Amelia pregnant when she has Max, who cares what they do/did when you have someone better?
June 10, 2015
The drama poor Jess and Max have both been through in the past few months has been a lot for either of them to handle, Mal’s heart attack, Jess’s mother appearance, Stella’s attempts to sabotage Jess and Max. The list goes on. Now Stanton’s, Mal’s business is in trouble, Jess doesn’t want Mal to find out so soon after his heart attack so turns to Max for help. They have to discover who has stolen sensitive files concerning not only Stanton’s but also Max’s company. Max doesn’t like what he finds.
Finally, however all of their pasts are out in the open, is it too late for them now though after everything they have been through?
This was a great conclusion to the trilogy, I am hoping we get to see more of Lissa and Heath’s story in the future.
Again, spelling and grammar were the only let downs.
Finally, however all of their pasts are out in the open, is it too late for them now though after everything they have been through?
This was a great conclusion to the trilogy, I am hoping we get to see more of Lissa and Heath’s story in the future.
Again, spelling and grammar were the only let downs.
June 20, 2015
OMG I love this author!
A fantastic final installment in the Down Under series and S.M Phillips has given us one hell of a ride. This is one series I would no doubt read again and again.
I have absolutely loved the journey of Jess and Max and have enjoyed their good times and their bad times. They have defeated all the odds to make things work between them. At one point I wasn't sure in which direction SM Phillips was going to take the story but I am so glad she took it in the direction she did.
I would recommend this book and the entire series to anyone. I want to give this more than 5 stars but I can't but if you have this, then I recommend you start now...you will not be disappointed.
A fantastic final installment in the Down Under series and S.M Phillips has given us one hell of a ride. This is one series I would no doubt read again and again.
I have absolutely loved the journey of Jess and Max and have enjoyed their good times and their bad times. They have defeated all the odds to make things work between them. At one point I wasn't sure in which direction SM Phillips was going to take the story but I am so glad she took it in the direction she did.
I would recommend this book and the entire series to anyone. I want to give this more than 5 stars but I can't but if you have this, then I recommend you start now...you will not be disappointed.
November 5, 2015
The end is near, finally. I've struggled with Jess and Max's story. This one seemed to have the most errors. Quotation marks where they weren't supposed to be. One paragraph you are in one place and then suddenly you aren't there anymore.
I am amazed at the work ethic on all of these people. Nobody is working. An employee doesn't show up for days and yet nobody really cares. Heck at one point Max appears to have been back in Australia and yet he doesn't see Stella, his PA? I just had a hard time with following the timeline. It sounded like weeks passed, but apparently it was just a day?
I didn't like the writing style and it wasn't the British slang. It's hard to describe, but it just didn't land with me.
I am amazed at the work ethic on all of these people. Nobody is working. An employee doesn't show up for days and yet nobody really cares. Heck at one point Max appears to have been back in Australia and yet he doesn't see Stella, his PA? I just had a hard time with following the timeline. It sounded like weeks passed, but apparently it was just a day?
I didn't like the writing style and it wasn't the British slang. It's hard to describe, but it just didn't land with me.
January 8, 2017
What a fantastic conclusion to the series.. more heartbreak for Jess and Max and this threatens to tear them apart... i love the development of the storyline with some happier moments in the development of Jess and her mum's relationship. I don't think we saw enough of Tim which is a shame but i did guess where that storyline was going and had a little cheer when i was right :) i also did a little happy dance at the end too !! Really liked the characters.. with the exception of one.. but of course you weren't meant to like her ! Well done Steph on this series.. looking forward to reading more of your work over the coming months :) i was given a copy for an honest review.
January 24, 2017
Good series
I rarely leave reviews other than stars. This series was great. It was a first for me by this author. Loved the best friend dynamic between Jess & Jen. Loved male best friend with Jess & George. Max took me a bit to warm up - loved his sister. I would have liked for author to delve into more of Max's issues. They seems to quickly "solved". Overall good series that is a fairly quick read for all 3 books.
I rarely leave reviews other than stars. This series was great. It was a first for me by this author. Loved the best friend dynamic between Jess & Jen. Loved male best friend with Jess & George. Max took me a bit to warm up - loved his sister. I would have liked for author to delve into more of Max's issues. They seems to quickly "solved". Overall good series that is a fairly quick read for all 3 books.
April 27, 2016
Will the drama ever end??!!
Poor Max and Jess don't seem to be able to catch a break, will they get a HEA? You'll have to read it to find out...ha I'm not giving anything away!
Steph has done an amazing job with this final book in the series, all questions are answered but yes I'm still left wanting more and more from all the guy and girls in this series.
Poor Max and Jess don't seem to be able to catch a break, will they get a HEA? You'll have to read it to find out...ha I'm not giving anything away!
Steph has done an amazing job with this final book in the series, all questions are answered but yes I'm still left wanting more and more from all the guy and girls in this series.
June 25, 2015
Oh Max how I have missed you !!
Having read the other books in this series I couldn't wait for 2 things to happen 1) Max and Jess to have their HEA
2) I was absolutely dying to to kick some Stella skankass!
Max is pure kryptonite and thankfully some things never change !
Having read the other books in this series I couldn't wait for 2 things to happen 1) Max and Jess to have their HEA
2) I was absolutely dying to to kick some Stella skankass!
Max is pure kryptonite and thankfully some things never change !
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February 9, 2016**My copy of this book is found here: Down Under Complete Trilogy Box Set.
July 28, 2015
All I can say is Wow what a great finish to a bloody brilliant book I'm so glad Max and Jess got their happy after . Their love for each other and family / friends is how it should alway be. Q
February 21, 2017
4.50 stars...
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