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Windy Harbor #5
Now and Forever
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Expected 12 Nov 26
What happens in Vegas…stays with you. A steamy, small-town, single-dad romance full of humor, heat, and so much heart from USA Today bestselling author Willow Aster.
I flew to Vegas to watch my little sister Goldie get married, not to fall for a stranger with a British accent and a laugh that could undo a man in one syllable. But that's exactly what happened.
By morning, she was gone, the ghost of her perfume on the pillow, and a feeling I couldn't shake for months.
Imogen was supposed to be a story I'd never tell anyone. Especially not Grayson, my son.
Because Imogen was the one thing Grayson wanted—a woman in our life. Someone to fill the void his mom had left, and someone to make his dad happy.
I told myself it was for the best—that Grayson needed a father who kept his heart exactly where it with him.
My life in Windy Harbor has been quiet. Until a caravan of cameras, assistants, and matching luggage rolls into town, and I find out the woman who vanished on me in Vegas isn't just unforgettable—she's Imogen Edwards, the London influencer with a zillion followers and a life I can't begin to understand.
Suddenly my carefully guarded existence isn't mine anymore. And the woman I never stopped thinking about is standing on my porch, entourage in tow, asking more of me than I can deliver.
She knows exactly what happened between us that night—a truth I never told a single soul, one that's about to turn everything I thought I wanted upside down.
Now and Forever is book five in the interconnected, standalone Windy Harbor series.
I flew to Vegas to watch my little sister Goldie get married, not to fall for a stranger with a British accent and a laugh that could undo a man in one syllable. But that's exactly what happened.
By morning, she was gone, the ghost of her perfume on the pillow, and a feeling I couldn't shake for months.
Imogen was supposed to be a story I'd never tell anyone. Especially not Grayson, my son.
Because Imogen was the one thing Grayson wanted—a woman in our life. Someone to fill the void his mom had left, and someone to make his dad happy.
I told myself it was for the best—that Grayson needed a father who kept his heart exactly where it with him.
My life in Windy Harbor has been quiet. Until a caravan of cameras, assistants, and matching luggage rolls into town, and I find out the woman who vanished on me in Vegas isn't just unforgettable—she's Imogen Edwards, the London influencer with a zillion followers and a life I can't begin to understand.
Suddenly my carefully guarded existence isn't mine anymore. And the woman I never stopped thinking about is standing on my porch, entourage in tow, asking more of me than I can deliver.
She knows exactly what happened between us that night—a truth I never told a single soul, one that's about to turn everything I thought I wanted upside down.
Now and Forever is book five in the interconnected, standalone Windy Harbor series.
346 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication November 12, 2026
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Willow Aster
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Review of advance copy received from Author
5🌟 | 3🌶️
A marriage neither of them planned and a connection neither of them expected made this one a delightful read.
Noah and Imogen had fantastic chemistry from the start, and watching them navigate married life while getting to know each other was such a treat. Their relationship had plenty of teasing, swoony moments and unexpected feelings, and I enjoyed seeing their accidental marriage turn into something neither had planned for.
Noah completely won me over with his quiet, protective nature and devotion to Grayson. Watching him slowly let Imogen into his carefully guarded world was lovely, especially as he learned to make room for happiness. Imogen brought so much warmth and fun into his life, and I adored how naturally she bonded with Grayson. Their growing little family was easily one of my favourite parts of the story!
Getting one last dose of the Whitman family chaos was everything! Between the meddling relatives, the Lutheran jello and the satisfying conclusion to the mystery woven throughout the series, there was so much to enjoy. Seeing everyone’s stories come full circle made this such a fitting send-off.
I’m genuinely going to miss Windy Harbor and this wonderfully chaotic family! 🥺
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A sincere thank you to Willow Aster and Valentine PR for the ARC! 🥰📚
I’m so grateful for the early read. As always, all thoughts and opinions are completely my own. ✨
A marriage neither of them planned and a connection neither of them expected made this one a delightful read.
Noah and Imogen had fantastic chemistry from the start, and watching them navigate married life while getting to know each other was such a treat. Their relationship had plenty of teasing, swoony moments and unexpected feelings, and I enjoyed seeing their accidental marriage turn into something neither had planned for.
Noah completely won me over with his quiet, protective nature and devotion to Grayson. Watching him slowly let Imogen into his carefully guarded world was lovely, especially as he learned to make room for happiness. Imogen brought so much warmth and fun into his life, and I adored how naturally she bonded with Grayson. Their growing little family was easily one of my favourite parts of the story!
Getting one last dose of the Whitman family chaos was everything! Between the meddling relatives, the Lutheran jello and the satisfying conclusion to the mystery woven throughout the series, there was so much to enjoy. Seeing everyone’s stories come full circle made this such a fitting send-off.
I’m genuinely going to miss Windy Harbor and this wonderfully chaotic family! 🥺
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A sincere thank you to Willow Aster and Valentine PR for the ARC! 🥰📚
I’m so grateful for the early read. As always, all thoughts and opinions are completely my own. ✨
November 4, 2026
The last Whitman sibling.
And the end of our time in Windy Harbor.
Noah & Imogen
A fun oopsie Vegas wedding
A small town contractor
A British social media fashion influencer
Single dad to a cute little boy
Small town
The mystery element that’s been weaved throughout the series also comes to a close. Satisfyingly.
This was a good wrap up to the series.
The Lutheran jello 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Arc review ✨
And the end of our time in Windy Harbor.
Noah & Imogen
A fun oopsie Vegas wedding
A small town contractor
A British social media fashion influencer
Single dad to a cute little boy
Small town
The mystery element that’s been weaved throughout the series also comes to a close. Satisfyingly.
This was a good wrap up to the series.
The Lutheran jello 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Arc review ✨
Review of advance copy
RTC
June 25, 2026
A wildly unexpected, deliciously dreamy, and heartwarming finale not just for our last Whitman but also for the whole entire crew!
Full RTC
Full RTC
Review of advance copy
4.5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 This was a really great book! I was pulled in by this story quickly and easily. It opens with Noah being in Vegas with his family for his sister Goldie's wedding. After the wedding they were celebrating in a club and our two MCs spot each other and the attraction between Noah and Imogen is instant. Amazing chemistry led to a night of passion, but Noah wakes up to an empty bed and a ring on his finger the next morning. Imogen shows up in Windy Harbor several months later to find Noah so they can have their marriage annulled. But thanks to a nosy but good-natured judge, they are forced to wait for a divorce rather than getting a quick annulment.
I tagged this as a comfort read because it was so romantic and fun to watch the two of them "date" as husband and wife. They didn't get to know each other before they were married so learning about each other was exciting and fun and we as readers got a front-row seat to watch them actually fall in love. Their relationship is sweet ... and pretty spicy too! 🌶️ For the most part they just meshed together perfectly but there were some bumps along the way. The biggest bump of all came not because of their relationship but because of someone who was a threat to Imogen. Noah was scared for her and desperate to keep her safe, and he had also been hurt in the past so he made a really dumb move that he thought would protect both of them but ended up just hurting EVERYONE. (Don't forget that we've got the whole Whitman clan involved at this point because this is book 5 in the series and they are all invested in seeing Noah settled and happy with Imogen.😊) And we cannot forget that this is a single-dad romance and Noah's son Grayson has also fallen for Imogen. He is the sweetest little boy and actually a really well-written character. I find that authors often don't write children's characters very well but Willow Aster nailed it with Grayson.
Now, let's talk about the audiobook narrators, because they were awesome! Connor Crais. Need I say more? He is truly one of the most amazing male narrators in the romance genre. Top 5 for me, for sure. He does an amazing job with Noah's voice and he also does the female and child voices without sounding totally cringey. He's got this beautiful, rich, velvety voice that is just wonderful to listen to. And Zara Hampton Brown is excellent as well. She's British so Imogen's voice was spot on but there are a few times when she voices one of the American characters that I felt like were just a little off. She's got a lovely voice, though, and she is very pleasant to listen to.
Overall this was a great read. I hadn't read any of the other books in the series prior to this but I plan to rectify that now and get to know the Whitman family by reading the rest of the series. I am grateful to Valentine PR for gifting me an ARC and an ALC so I could enjoy this book with my eyes and my ears 😊 in exchange for my honest opinions. And my honest opinion is that if you enjoy single dad, smalltown romance stories you will fall hard for this one! 💕❤️
"Thank you for fighting for us. For coming to London. For bringing everyone." I rest my forehead against hers. "I'd cross the ocean a hundred times for you princess." We kiss slowly under the Minnesota stars, the weight of the past finally lifting. The future feels wide open--and ours to build together."
I tagged this as a comfort read because it was so romantic and fun to watch the two of them "date" as husband and wife. They didn't get to know each other before they were married so learning about each other was exciting and fun and we as readers got a front-row seat to watch them actually fall in love. Their relationship is sweet ... and pretty spicy too! 🌶️ For the most part they just meshed together perfectly but there were some bumps along the way. The biggest bump of all came not because of their relationship but because of someone who was a threat to Imogen. Noah was scared for her and desperate to keep her safe, and he had also been hurt in the past so he made a really dumb move that he thought would protect both of them but ended up just hurting EVERYONE. (Don't forget that we've got the whole Whitman clan involved at this point because this is book 5 in the series and they are all invested in seeing Noah settled and happy with Imogen.😊) And we cannot forget that this is a single-dad romance and Noah's son Grayson has also fallen for Imogen. He is the sweetest little boy and actually a really well-written character. I find that authors often don't write children's characters very well but Willow Aster nailed it with Grayson.
Now, let's talk about the audiobook narrators, because they were awesome! Connor Crais. Need I say more? He is truly one of the most amazing male narrators in the romance genre. Top 5 for me, for sure. He does an amazing job with Noah's voice and he also does the female and child voices without sounding totally cringey. He's got this beautiful, rich, velvety voice that is just wonderful to listen to. And Zara Hampton Brown is excellent as well. She's British so Imogen's voice was spot on but there are a few times when she voices one of the American characters that I felt like were just a little off. She's got a lovely voice, though, and she is very pleasant to listen to.
Overall this was a great read. I hadn't read any of the other books in the series prior to this but I plan to rectify that now and get to know the Whitman family by reading the rest of the series. I am grateful to Valentine PR for gifting me an ARC and an ALC so I could enjoy this book with my eyes and my ears 😊 in exchange for my honest opinions. And my honest opinion is that if you enjoy single dad, smalltown romance stories you will fall hard for this one! 💕❤️
"Thank you for fighting for us. For coming to London. For bringing everyone." I rest my forehead against hers. "I'd cross the ocean a hundred times for you princess." We kiss slowly under the Minnesota stars, the weight of the past finally lifting. The future feels wide open--and ours to build together."
Review of advance copy received from Author
Now and Forever was such a deeply moving, heartwarming, and emotional read!An unforgettable, emotional, and scorching-hot romance about healing, letting go of fear, and finding where you truly belong. I can never get enough of the Windy Harbor series!
Trope Highlights:
Grumpy x Sunshine
Vegas Marriage
Forced Proximity,
Single Dad,
Big Family Dynamics
Small Town romance
Noah has always been the most responsible, grounded, and serious brother in his family. His whole world revolves around his son Grayson, and he has spent so much time carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, terrified of failure, and hiding behind his self-imposed boundaries. Enter Imogen—a absolute ray of sunshine! She is all about rainbows, sweetness, warmth, and joy. But behind her vibrant smile and love for travel content creation, she is also about to learn what it means to fall hard for a complex, guarded man.
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These two come from completely different sides of the world, yet they end up being the absolute perfect anchor for each other.
The premise sets off with the ultimate forced proximity: after a hazy, wild night in Vegas, Noah wakes up to find a ring on his finger and the memory of the gorgeous London girl he met in the bar. He never thought he’d see her again—until Imogen shows up in Windy Harbor to peacefully annul their accidental marriage! But when the town judge refuses to grant an immediate annulment, seeing something special between them, they are forced into a plan: staying together for three months to make it official.
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Those three months are pure magic and high tension. Their chemistry is absolutely undeniable, but Noah’s instinct is to protect his heart and run from big emotions. He constantly blames himself whenever trouble strikes—whether it’s social media picking up on their Vegas marriage, or a family rival causing turmoil for Imogen’s father’s business. He breaks your heart because he truly believes every bad outcome is his fault just because he dared to want happiness. Watching his siblings, father, and grandmother rally around him to remind him that love is worth the pain was so incredibly tender.
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Imogen is impossible not to fall in love with. Her warmth, humor, and genuine goodness win over everyone she meets in Windy Harbor—especially Noah’s son, who so deeply deserves a loving figure to call Mom.
Willow Aster balanced the angst, tender heartache, sweetness, and spice so masterfully. The Windy Harbor family dynamic remains one of my absolute favorites—their unconditional loyalty, humor, and protective nature over one another make this world so comforting to return to.
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I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Trope Highlights:
Grumpy x Sunshine
Vegas Marriage
Forced Proximity,
Single Dad,
Big Family Dynamics
Small Town romance
Noah has always been the most responsible, grounded, and serious brother in his family. His whole world revolves around his son Grayson, and he has spent so much time carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, terrified of failure, and hiding behind his self-imposed boundaries. Enter Imogen—a absolute ray of sunshine! She is all about rainbows, sweetness, warmth, and joy. But behind her vibrant smile and love for travel content creation, she is also about to learn what it means to fall hard for a complex, guarded man.
.
These two come from completely different sides of the world, yet they end up being the absolute perfect anchor for each other.
The premise sets off with the ultimate forced proximity: after a hazy, wild night in Vegas, Noah wakes up to find a ring on his finger and the memory of the gorgeous London girl he met in the bar. He never thought he’d see her again—until Imogen shows up in Windy Harbor to peacefully annul their accidental marriage! But when the town judge refuses to grant an immediate annulment, seeing something special between them, they are forced into a plan: staying together for three months to make it official.
.
Those three months are pure magic and high tension. Their chemistry is absolutely undeniable, but Noah’s instinct is to protect his heart and run from big emotions. He constantly blames himself whenever trouble strikes—whether it’s social media picking up on their Vegas marriage, or a family rival causing turmoil for Imogen’s father’s business. He breaks your heart because he truly believes every bad outcome is his fault just because he dared to want happiness. Watching his siblings, father, and grandmother rally around him to remind him that love is worth the pain was so incredibly tender.
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Imogen is impossible not to fall in love with. Her warmth, humor, and genuine goodness win over everyone she meets in Windy Harbor—especially Noah’s son, who so deeply deserves a loving figure to call Mom.
Willow Aster balanced the angst, tender heartache, sweetness, and spice so masterfully. The Windy Harbor family dynamic remains one of my absolute favorites—their unconditional loyalty, humor, and protective nature over one another make this world so comforting to return to.
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I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Review of advance copy
Now and Forever by Willow Aster was my introduction to both the author and the Windy Harbor series. While this is the fifth and final book, the series consists of interconnected standalones. And, as usual, I think I would have been more invested in the characters and their relationships had I started at the beginning.
I really wanted to be all in on Noah and Imogen's love story. I mean, they got married in Vegas! But while I enjoyed their journey, I never fully connected with them as a couple. Noah's feelings felt more genuine to me, and I found myself rooting for him more than Imogen. I especially appreciated his emotional maturity. A man who communicates, works on himself, AND goes to therapy? Yes, please!
There was definitely a stretch where I wondered how many more obstacles these two could possibly encounter before finding their way back to each other. And can we talk about the annulment/divorce situation? Because I would have absolutely flipped my lid! But alas, all's well that ends well!
Despite not being completely swept away by the romance, I really enjoyed how everything came together. That final chapter? Grandma, you go girl! And the epilogue was especially sweet. Grayson calling Imogen "Mom" and the addition of a new baby gave me the heartwarming ending I was hoping for.
As for the audiobook, Conor Crais was the standout for me. He brought a sincerity and emotional depth to Noah that made his character particularly compelling. Zara Hampton-Brown was also a wonderful choice for Imogen, capturing her personality and bringing balance to the narration.
Overall, this was a pleasant introduction to Willow Aster's writing. While Noah and Imogen didn't quite steal my heart, there were plenty of sweet moments, some emotional ups and downs, and a satisfying conclusion.
📖 Now and Forever
✍️ Willow Aster
📚 Windy Harbor, Book 5
🎙️ Conor Crais & Zara Hampton-Brown
🎁 Provided by Valentine PR
📅 Release: 11/12/26
🏁 Finished: 11/06/26
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
I really wanted to be all in on Noah and Imogen's love story. I mean, they got married in Vegas! But while I enjoyed their journey, I never fully connected with them as a couple. Noah's feelings felt more genuine to me, and I found myself rooting for him more than Imogen. I especially appreciated his emotional maturity. A man who communicates, works on himself, AND goes to therapy? Yes, please!
There was definitely a stretch where I wondered how many more obstacles these two could possibly encounter before finding their way back to each other. And can we talk about the annulment/divorce situation? Because I would have absolutely flipped my lid! But alas, all's well that ends well!
Despite not being completely swept away by the romance, I really enjoyed how everything came together. That final chapter? Grandma, you go girl! And the epilogue was especially sweet. Grayson calling Imogen "Mom" and the addition of a new baby gave me the heartwarming ending I was hoping for.
As for the audiobook, Conor Crais was the standout for me. He brought a sincerity and emotional depth to Noah that made his character particularly compelling. Zara Hampton-Brown was also a wonderful choice for Imogen, capturing her personality and bringing balance to the narration.
Overall, this was a pleasant introduction to Willow Aster's writing. While Noah and Imogen didn't quite steal my heart, there were plenty of sweet moments, some emotional ups and downs, and a satisfying conclusion.
📖 Now and Forever
✍️ Willow Aster
📚 Windy Harbor, Book 5
🎙️ Conor Crais & Zara Hampton-Brown
🎁 Provided by Valentine PR
📅 Release: 11/12/26
🏁 Finished: 11/06/26
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
November 1, 2026
Not to be dramatic, but may I first just express my deep sadness that Now and Forever marks the end of this fantastic Windy Harbor series? I'm seriously so sad. I have freaking LOVED this series and this one might be my favorite of them all. I absolutely adored every detail of this romance. A total feels-fest that gave me life. I devoured this!
All the sweet, all the swoon, all the feels…I fell hopelessly in love with Noah and Imogen…and little Grayson! Every moment of their beautiful romance gave me feels. It’s a dreamy, sweet, heartfelt story with the perfect touch of angst. I cannot say enough good things. I loved every minute.
This series is so near and dear to my heart, and I have absolutely loved my time spent in Windy Harbor. Such sweet and charming love stories with the best dreamy, romantic, sweet, and tender feels moments. It feeds my bookish heart, I can’t even tell you! I loved the story of the Whitman family, and I’m so sad it’s over. I want more. A lot more. *sobs*. But like old friends, I will definitely revisit them in rereads!
All the sweet, all the swoon, all the feels…I fell hopelessly in love with Noah and Imogen…and little Grayson! Every moment of their beautiful romance gave me feels. It’s a dreamy, sweet, heartfelt story with the perfect touch of angst. I cannot say enough good things. I loved every minute.
This series is so near and dear to my heart, and I have absolutely loved my time spent in Windy Harbor. Such sweet and charming love stories with the best dreamy, romantic, sweet, and tender feels moments. It feeds my bookish heart, I can’t even tell you! I loved the story of the Whitman family, and I’m so sad it’s over. I want more. A lot more. *sobs*. But like old friends, I will definitely revisit them in rereads!
October 31, 2026
Now and Forever by Willow Aster eARC Review 🤍
I am so sad this series has come to an end. I’ve completely fallen in love with the Whitman family and all of their crazy shenanigans. Noah, Imogen and Grayson absolutely stole my heart and their story is the perfect ending to the Windy Harbor series.
This book has some of my favorite tropes and I truly loved every single second of it. I honestly had a permanent grin on my face while reading this book. My heart can’t take the love I have for this series and this amazing family.
Sweet, sweet, Noah. This man may take the top book boyfriend spot for this series. The heart this man has, my gosh…he had me swooning. The absolute best dad, that has some trauma to work through in order to open his heart, but Imogen is patient with him. Their love is so special and such a whirlwind romance.
BRB while I move to Windy Harbor with my favorite fictional fam 🤎
What to expect:
Vegas wedding
One night stand
Single dad
Small town
Thank you so much Willow and VPR for the arc!
I am so sad this series has come to an end. I’ve completely fallen in love with the Whitman family and all of their crazy shenanigans. Noah, Imogen and Grayson absolutely stole my heart and their story is the perfect ending to the Windy Harbor series.
This book has some of my favorite tropes and I truly loved every single second of it. I honestly had a permanent grin on my face while reading this book. My heart can’t take the love I have for this series and this amazing family.
Sweet, sweet, Noah. This man may take the top book boyfriend spot for this series. The heart this man has, my gosh…he had me swooning. The absolute best dad, that has some trauma to work through in order to open his heart, but Imogen is patient with him. Their love is so special and such a whirlwind romance.
BRB while I move to Windy Harbor with my favorite fictional fam 🤎
What to expect:
Vegas wedding
One night stand
Single dad
Small town
Thank you so much Willow and VPR for the arc!
November 3, 2026
Nothing good ever happens in Vegas… or does it?! This was such a sweet and emotional story of one night in Vegas, a single dad and emotional moments and growth. I enjoyed their story and the epilogue especially. There were moments when side characters really got to me but overall I loved Noah and his son and the ending they got.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thanks, @willowaster and @mustloveaudio for the gifted copy.
When Noah flies to Vegas for his sister's wedding, the last thing he expected was to get swept up by a beautiful, vibrant woman with raven hair, deep green eyes and a British accent. One dance, one drink, more dancing, more drinking and he wakes up alone... with a wedding band on his finger and no bride in sight!
To his surprise, Imogen lands in Windy Harbor with her whole lifestyle influencer entourage ready to sort out an annulment. It's the right thing to do - after all, it was a spur of the moment wedding, with them completely under the influence and Noah has his five-year-old, Grayson, to consider.
But the Universe intervenes with the help of a judge who not only doesn't grant them the annulment (the marriage was consummated) but who tells them to stay married for a few months to test it out and come back for a divorce if they change their minds.
Imogen stays and things get complicated when the influencer's life gets mixed with the single dad's quiet one. But the feelings? They just grew, complicating things even more.
As an audiobook lover, I was in audio heaven! This is narrated in duet by the incomparably talented Zara Hampton-Brown and the equally amazing Connor Crais. They're fire together and they flex ALL their acting chops with all sorts of voices and accents. Absolute perfection!
What you get: the classic intoxicated Vegas wedding, an adorable little boy, lifestyle influencer entourages, cold Minnesota winter, meddling grandmas, Jello concoctions, grand transatlantic gestures, second weddings, becoming a 'mum', betrayals, a villain getting his due (FINALLY!!!), shocking skinny dipping situations, a family that steps up and a lovely HEA.
I am sorry to say goodbye to this family, but excited for what Willow brings next!
Content notes (including but not limited to): mentions of loss of parent/partner, recovering from cancer
When Noah flies to Vegas for his sister's wedding, the last thing he expected was to get swept up by a beautiful, vibrant woman with raven hair, deep green eyes and a British accent. One dance, one drink, more dancing, more drinking and he wakes up alone... with a wedding band on his finger and no bride in sight!
To his surprise, Imogen lands in Windy Harbor with her whole lifestyle influencer entourage ready to sort out an annulment. It's the right thing to do - after all, it was a spur of the moment wedding, with them completely under the influence and Noah has his five-year-old, Grayson, to consider.
But the Universe intervenes with the help of a judge who not only doesn't grant them the annulment (the marriage was consummated) but who tells them to stay married for a few months to test it out and come back for a divorce if they change their minds.
Imogen stays and things get complicated when the influencer's life gets mixed with the single dad's quiet one. But the feelings? They just grew, complicating things even more.
As an audiobook lover, I was in audio heaven! This is narrated in duet by the incomparably talented Zara Hampton-Brown and the equally amazing Connor Crais. They're fire together and they flex ALL their acting chops with all sorts of voices and accents. Absolute perfection!
What you get: the classic intoxicated Vegas wedding, an adorable little boy, lifestyle influencer entourages, cold Minnesota winter, meddling grandmas, Jello concoctions, grand transatlantic gestures, second weddings, becoming a 'mum', betrayals, a villain getting his due (FINALLY!!!), shocking skinny dipping situations, a family that steps up and a lovely HEA.
I am sorry to say goodbye to this family, but excited for what Willow brings next!
Content notes (including but not limited to): mentions of loss of parent/partner, recovering from cancer
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️ARC REVIEW⭐️
Now and Forever by @willowaster
5 ⭐ / 3🔥🌶 /5🎙️
Noah, Grayson and Imogen are everything. Phew That Noah Whitman sure is the swooniest of them all. It. Is. Always. The. Quiet. Broody. Ones. Always. @willowaster how did you wait this long to bring him to life. He was to die for. MMMM that dirty mouth and growliness, quiet brooding. He was everything.
Noah and Imogen’s chemistry was combustible from the start and hold on tight because its not just physical. These two will have you laughing, crying and swooning. It is not stop. I totally called it with the assistant who left and I just knew Bruce was going to show up somehow. And although Now and Forever marks the end of my favorite @willowaster series, it also marks the end of an era when it comes to the Whitman Drama. For it all, I applaud you @willowaster. You knocked this one out of the park. You were the contractor of Windy Harbor, you build the foundation of the town, and the people in it and brought to it a world designed for chaos, drama, LOVE and everything truly beautiful. It is a masterpiece.
Of course Windy Harbor would not be the same without our favorite family the Whitman’s, every single one of them have a part in this book and they all bring their A game with the family antics. I think Erin is my absolute favorite honorary Whitman family Member. I mean come on "Operation Hot Dish Daddy”, too Hilarious. And Grayson is just the absolute sweetest.
Narrated by @zara_hamptonbrown and @connorcrais this is one of my favorite books by @willowaster. I am a huge @connorcrais fan but I am new to @zara_hamptonbrown. She did not disappoint. She nailed Imogen’s accent and personality perfectly. They both absolutely nailed it.
Thank you @willowaster and @valentine_pr_ for my ARC.
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Now and Forever by @willowaster
5 ⭐ / 3🔥🌶 /5🎙️
Noah, Grayson and Imogen are everything. Phew That Noah Whitman sure is the swooniest of them all. It. Is. Always. The. Quiet. Broody. Ones. Always. @willowaster how did you wait this long to bring him to life. He was to die for. MMMM that dirty mouth and growliness, quiet brooding. He was everything.
Noah and Imogen’s chemistry was combustible from the start and hold on tight because its not just physical. These two will have you laughing, crying and swooning. It is not stop. I totally called it with the assistant who left and I just knew Bruce was going to show up somehow. And although Now and Forever marks the end of my favorite @willowaster series, it also marks the end of an era when it comes to the Whitman Drama. For it all, I applaud you @willowaster. You knocked this one out of the park. You were the contractor of Windy Harbor, you build the foundation of the town, and the people in it and brought to it a world designed for chaos, drama, LOVE and everything truly beautiful. It is a masterpiece.
Of course Windy Harbor would not be the same without our favorite family the Whitman’s, every single one of them have a part in this book and they all bring their A game with the family antics. I think Erin is my absolute favorite honorary Whitman family Member. I mean come on "Operation Hot Dish Daddy”, too Hilarious. And Grayson is just the absolute sweetest.
Narrated by @zara_hamptonbrown and @connorcrais this is one of my favorite books by @willowaster. I am a huge @connorcrais fan but I am new to @zara_hamptonbrown. She did not disappoint. She nailed Imogen’s accent and personality perfectly. They both absolutely nailed it.
Thank you @willowaster and @valentine_pr_ for my ARC.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
What to Expect:
Grumpy Sunshine
Vegas Wedding
Forced Proximity
Single Dad
Small Town
It is finally Noah's turn to find his happily ever after, and little does he know that what happens in Vegas does NOT stay there! While Noah's life revolves around his family and his son, Grayson, for one night he let go and found solace with Imogen, and ended up married to her. She had to leave the next morning, so several months later Imogen comes to Windhaven and they have to decide what to do about their relationship given that their lives are very different.
I loved this book. Noah has been the steady brother throughout the series, and finally seeing him get his happily ever after had me swooning. While he is laser-focused on taking care of his son, he begins to let down his guard the more time he spends with Imogen. Meanwhile Imogen is balancing several things in her personal life. Between her content work and managing her parents, she wants to wrap up their annulment quickly, unfortunately a matchmaking judge has other ideas. While spending time with Noah and his family, Imogen begins wanting things she never thought she needed.
I loved seeing the tension and the chemistry between Noah and Imogen. There was so much warmth and love between them, even as they fought it thinking they wanted other things. There was a beautiful blend of angst and spice between the main characters and I could not get enough of Imogen falling for Grayson and how quickly he fell for her.
I also especially loved how the series plot wrapped up. This family had been through so much, with each couple being impacted by their nemesis. Between the humor, the sibling chats, and the wonderful side characters, this small town felt real for a time while reading these books. I could not get enough and I am so excited but sad that this series is over.
Thank you so much to Willow Aster for the early copy of Now and Forever!
Grumpy Sunshine
Vegas Wedding
Forced Proximity
Single Dad
Small Town
It is finally Noah's turn to find his happily ever after, and little does he know that what happens in Vegas does NOT stay there! While Noah's life revolves around his family and his son, Grayson, for one night he let go and found solace with Imogen, and ended up married to her. She had to leave the next morning, so several months later Imogen comes to Windhaven and they have to decide what to do about their relationship given that their lives are very different.
I loved this book. Noah has been the steady brother throughout the series, and finally seeing him get his happily ever after had me swooning. While he is laser-focused on taking care of his son, he begins to let down his guard the more time he spends with Imogen. Meanwhile Imogen is balancing several things in her personal life. Between her content work and managing her parents, she wants to wrap up their annulment quickly, unfortunately a matchmaking judge has other ideas. While spending time with Noah and his family, Imogen begins wanting things she never thought she needed.
I loved seeing the tension and the chemistry between Noah and Imogen. There was so much warmth and love between them, even as they fought it thinking they wanted other things. There was a beautiful blend of angst and spice between the main characters and I could not get enough of Imogen falling for Grayson and how quickly he fell for her.
I also especially loved how the series plot wrapped up. This family had been through so much, with each couple being impacted by their nemesis. Between the humor, the sibling chats, and the wonderful side characters, this small town felt real for a time while reading these books. I could not get enough and I am so excited but sad that this series is over.
Thank you so much to Willow Aster for the early copy of Now and Forever!
Review of advance copy
Now and Forever
Windy Harbor Series, Book 5
By: Willow Aster
Narrated by: Zara Hampton-Brown, Connor Crais
Willow Aster is a favorite and remains high on my list for her books like this one. Grab my heart, squish it hard and slowly let it back out! Noah lives guarding his heart and protecting his son. Who thought when he went to Vegas he would end up married! Now back home, he does his best to put it in his past until Imogen comes to town with her influencer crew. Now the fun begins as these two try to figure out just what to do next. Stay together? Survive with separate lives? Imogen has some big decisions to make as she falls not only for Noah, but his son Grayson and the entire family. Noah has to learn to deal with her public persona and how it effects his family. And I can't not mention all the family, how supportive and how the real advice naturally comes. Then the thread of suspense. Twists, turns, love, passion, family, loved this listen!
Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais are the story tellers for this one and WOW. The combination of these two made this listen fly by. Brown brings all the feels as Imogen. Immy is confident, beautiful and ambitious, but her time with Grayson and Noah shines through Brown's voice with all the love. Crais comes in with the walls around Noah's heart melting only to put them back up in an instant. The nuances in his voice create the emotional tugs. With all the secondary characters too, these talented voices are incredible. This is a fabulous listen!
Windy Harbor Series, Book 5
By: Willow Aster
Narrated by: Zara Hampton-Brown, Connor Crais
Willow Aster is a favorite and remains high on my list for her books like this one. Grab my heart, squish it hard and slowly let it back out! Noah lives guarding his heart and protecting his son. Who thought when he went to Vegas he would end up married! Now back home, he does his best to put it in his past until Imogen comes to town with her influencer crew. Now the fun begins as these two try to figure out just what to do next. Stay together? Survive with separate lives? Imogen has some big decisions to make as she falls not only for Noah, but his son Grayson and the entire family. Noah has to learn to deal with her public persona and how it effects his family. And I can't not mention all the family, how supportive and how the real advice naturally comes. Then the thread of suspense. Twists, turns, love, passion, family, loved this listen!
Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais are the story tellers for this one and WOW. The combination of these two made this listen fly by. Brown brings all the feels as Imogen. Immy is confident, beautiful and ambitious, but her time with Grayson and Noah shines through Brown's voice with all the love. Crais comes in with the walls around Noah's heart melting only to put them back up in an instant. The nuances in his voice create the emotional tugs. With all the secondary characters too, these talented voices are incredible. This is a fabulous listen!
Review of advance copy
I am SO sad to be saying goodbye to Windy Harbor! I have absolutely LOVED this series, & this was such a wonderful conclusion. Willow Aster has made me fall completely in love with the Whitman family, & I genuinely did not want this one to end!
Noah & Imogen were so adorable. From their unexpected Vegas wedding to watching their relationship turn into something so much more, I completely ate up their story. Noah is such an incredible dad, & the way he loves & protects Grayson had me swooning. But watching him slowly let his guard down & open his heart to Imogen? I was DONE. I adored Imogen. The way she embraced Noah, Grayson & this entire crazy, lovable family was so special. Their chemistry, the emotional moments, the vulnerability between them, I loved it all!
And of course, getting more of the Whitman family & all their shenanigans was the absolute best. This family has been such a huge part of why I've loved this series so much, & I'm really going to miss them!
I listened to the audiobook performed in duet narration by Zara Hampton-Brown & Connor Crais, & WOW, they were phenomenal! They brought so much personality & emotion to these characters, & their performances made an already incredible story that much better. I absolutely recommend listening to this entire series if you're an audio fan.
I'm not ready to leave Windy Harbor, but what a perfect way to wrap up a series I've loved so much! Willow Aster absolutely delivered with this one!
🏡 Small Town
❣️ Single Dad
💒 Vegas Wedding
💋 One Night Stand
🧲 Opposites Attract
🫶 Found Family
✌🏻 Dual POV in Duet Narration
Noah & Imogen were so adorable. From their unexpected Vegas wedding to watching their relationship turn into something so much more, I completely ate up their story. Noah is such an incredible dad, & the way he loves & protects Grayson had me swooning. But watching him slowly let his guard down & open his heart to Imogen? I was DONE. I adored Imogen. The way she embraced Noah, Grayson & this entire crazy, lovable family was so special. Their chemistry, the emotional moments, the vulnerability between them, I loved it all!
And of course, getting more of the Whitman family & all their shenanigans was the absolute best. This family has been such a huge part of why I've loved this series so much, & I'm really going to miss them!
I listened to the audiobook performed in duet narration by Zara Hampton-Brown & Connor Crais, & WOW, they were phenomenal! They brought so much personality & emotion to these characters, & their performances made an already incredible story that much better. I absolutely recommend listening to this entire series if you're an audio fan.
I'm not ready to leave Windy Harbor, but what a perfect way to wrap up a series I've loved so much! Willow Aster absolutely delivered with this one!
🏡 Small Town
❣️ Single Dad
💒 Vegas Wedding
💋 One Night Stand
🧲 Opposites Attract
🫶 Found Family
✌🏻 Dual POV in Duet Narration
November 2, 2026
🎧 Audio Review 🎧
Cheers to one hot dish daddy! Now and Forever by Willow Aster was a sweet and swoony small town romance that had me kicking my feet and so damn giddy from start to finish. I couldn’t get enough of Noah and Imogen’s Vegas wedding / one night stand vibes that had me longing for these two to stay married forever. I have adored every couple in Willow’s Windy Harbor series so much.
Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais perform this audiobook in duet-style narration, and their voices both fully embodied all the tension and desire Imogen and Noah had to give. Zara’s soft, passionate voice conveyed all of Imogen’s dedication to her job and love for Noah. Connor’s warm, enticing timbre embraced Noah’s conflicted and charismatic demeanor as he dealt with past feelings and gave into a hopeful future with Imogen. Both narrators did some fantastic accent work for various side characters, making this a fully immersive listening experience.
Overall, I LOVED this book. If you are a fan of a small town romance with hot hunky contractor, a beautiful fashionable content creator, an adorable son, Vegas hookup turned wedding, resort visits, friendship bench chats, supportive family, close proximity, comfort kisses, sweet poems, hot dish power, tabloid gossip, betrayal, slow burn spice, more Bruce drama, intimate conversations, grand gesture trips, love declarations, and a HEA that will last forever, then you will love Imogen and Noah’s story. I always look forward to more from Willow Aster.
Cheers to one hot dish daddy! Now and Forever by Willow Aster was a sweet and swoony small town romance that had me kicking my feet and so damn giddy from start to finish. I couldn’t get enough of Noah and Imogen’s Vegas wedding / one night stand vibes that had me longing for these two to stay married forever. I have adored every couple in Willow’s Windy Harbor series so much.
Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais perform this audiobook in duet-style narration, and their voices both fully embodied all the tension and desire Imogen and Noah had to give. Zara’s soft, passionate voice conveyed all of Imogen’s dedication to her job and love for Noah. Connor’s warm, enticing timbre embraced Noah’s conflicted and charismatic demeanor as he dealt with past feelings and gave into a hopeful future with Imogen. Both narrators did some fantastic accent work for various side characters, making this a fully immersive listening experience.
Overall, I LOVED this book. If you are a fan of a small town romance with hot hunky contractor, a beautiful fashionable content creator, an adorable son, Vegas hookup turned wedding, resort visits, friendship bench chats, supportive family, close proximity, comfort kisses, sweet poems, hot dish power, tabloid gossip, betrayal, slow burn spice, more Bruce drama, intimate conversations, grand gesture trips, love declarations, and a HEA that will last forever, then you will love Imogen and Noah’s story. I always look forward to more from Willow Aster.
Review of advance copy
I loved watching these two opposites fall into each other so naturally, Noah's son was super adorable, I also loved Noah's big loud, meddling family and Imogen's dad was a sweetheart. There is a suspense element that is woven into the story and from what I gathered flows through the previous books as well.
Noah is dealing with some long term grief and emotional pain that cause him to make some emotional decisions, while Imogen is so patient with him as he works through his feelings.
When danger comes close will they still find a way to be together?
I enjoyed the narrators Zara Hampton Brown and Connor Crais and think they did a great job with all the accents and bringing all these characters to life.
If you enjoy single dad, accidental marriage, small town romance with big emotions and a large loving family you might enjoy this one, but I would recommend reading these in order.
Thank you to Valentine PR for this ALC
Book Blog: https://elbyslibrary.blogspot.com/202...
*Valentine PR ALC *Small Town Romance *one night stand *Vegas wedding *Single Dad
*British FMC x American MMC *Found Family *Opposites Attract *Influencer FMC
*spice *forced proximity *meddling family
Noah is dealing with some long term grief and emotional pain that cause him to make some emotional decisions, while Imogen is so patient with him as he works through his feelings.
When danger comes close will they still find a way to be together?
I enjoyed the narrators Zara Hampton Brown and Connor Crais and think they did a great job with all the accents and bringing all these characters to life.
If you enjoy single dad, accidental marriage, small town romance with big emotions and a large loving family you might enjoy this one, but I would recommend reading these in order.
Thank you to Valentine PR for this ALC
Book Blog: https://elbyslibrary.blogspot.com/202...
*Valentine PR ALC *Small Town Romance *one night stand *Vegas wedding *Single Dad
*British FMC x American MMC *Found Family *Opposites Attract *Influencer FMC
*spice *forced proximity *meddling family
Review of advance copy received from Author
November 10, 2026I love this series so much, and I am so sad that it's over. I've loved being in Windy Harbor with the Whitman family again.
Noaaaaaaaaah. My sweet baby angel. Noah's the oldest, the most dependable and stable of the Whitman siblings. Imagine our surprise when he gets drunk and ends up married and abandoned in a Vegas hotel room after Goldie and Milo's wedding. Not the kind of thing that's expected from the older responsible, single dad everyone back home knows so well. So, he keeps it a secret until Imogen shows up at his family's resort looking to get an annulment and his entire world shifts. Noah's son Grayson is such a little sweetheart, and he wraps us all around his little finger so quickly. He so desperately wants to have a mommy, and he falls head over heels for Imogen just like his daddy. 🥹 And Noah's note... ugh. Noah is such a romantic. Have I told you how much I love this series?!
Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais did a fantastic job with the audio for this book. I loved them both, and I think they really did the characters justice. This was a great end to such an awesome series. I loved this family so much. So sad it's over, but it was so so good!
Thank you to Willow Aster and Valentine PR for an advanced listener's copy of this book!
Noaaaaaaaaah. My sweet baby angel. Noah's the oldest, the most dependable and stable of the Whitman siblings. Imagine our surprise when he gets drunk and ends up married and abandoned in a Vegas hotel room after Goldie and Milo's wedding. Not the kind of thing that's expected from the older responsible, single dad everyone back home knows so well. So, he keeps it a secret until Imogen shows up at his family's resort looking to get an annulment and his entire world shifts. Noah's son Grayson is such a little sweetheart, and he wraps us all around his little finger so quickly. He so desperately wants to have a mommy, and he falls head over heels for Imogen just like his daddy. 🥹 And Noah's note... ugh. Noah is such a romantic. Have I told you how much I love this series?!
Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais did a fantastic job with the audio for this book. I loved them both, and I think they really did the characters justice. This was a great end to such an awesome series. I loved this family so much. So sad it's over, but it was so so good!
Thank you to Willow Aster and Valentine PR for an advanced listener's copy of this book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Back to Windy Harbour and finally it’s Noah’s turn! I’ve loved Noah throughout this whole series. He’s always been the quiet brother in the background, there whenever his siblings need him, and the most wonderful dad to Grayson, so I couldn’t wait to finally get his story.
I loved Imogen from the moment we met her. She has such a huge heart, and I was rooting for her and Noah from the very beginning. Their relationship completely pulled me in, and you just knew that their plans for a quick annulment were never going to be quite that simple!
I absolutely loved the forced proximity and watching their connection develop. The chemistry and attraction between them was impossible to miss, even when they were trying to convince themselves otherwise. Of course, it wouldn’t be Windy Harbour without all the family shenanigans! I adore this family, and Erin had me laughing so much in this one. She really has become part of the family and is such a hoot! I also loved Imogen’s friendships and the support they gave her throughout the story. There is so much love, friendship and family woven into this book. Noah and Imogen were the perfect couple to bring this series to a close. A beautiful, funny and heartwarming ending to a family I’ve absolutely loved spending time with.
I loved Imogen from the moment we met her. She has such a huge heart, and I was rooting for her and Noah from the very beginning. Their relationship completely pulled me in, and you just knew that their plans for a quick annulment were never going to be quite that simple!
I absolutely loved the forced proximity and watching their connection develop. The chemistry and attraction between them was impossible to miss, even when they were trying to convince themselves otherwise. Of course, it wouldn’t be Windy Harbour without all the family shenanigans! I adore this family, and Erin had me laughing so much in this one. She really has become part of the family and is such a hoot! I also loved Imogen’s friendships and the support they gave her throughout the story. There is so much love, friendship and family woven into this book. Noah and Imogen were the perfect couple to bring this series to a close. A beautiful, funny and heartwarming ending to a family I’ve absolutely loved spending time with.
Review of advance copy
5⭐️ 3🌶️ 5🎧
Ok, wow. I was not anticipating bawling my eyes out, but here we are. It's been a minute since a book wrecked me, and this one did a number on me. Don't mind me as sit at my desk working, tears running down my face, lol. Nothing to see here, move a long! Just a fictional family in a fictional town breaking my dang heart in half. I love when a book makes me FEEL IT, and this one was so dang good!
I LOVE a good Vegas Wedding trope and Imogen and Noah crushed this one big time! I adored them together, add in Noah being a single dad to the sweetest little boy, and this book ran away with my heart. Grayson broke my heart and had me ready to take on the world for him! I loved how the Bruce storyline wrapped up, I love when the villain falls from their pedestal.
The audio was absolutely fantastic! Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais narrate this book in DUET format and did an amazing job bringing these characters to life! They both have so much range and were able to give each character their own sound/voice. It almost feel like a multi-cast production! Huge thanks to Must Love Audio for the advanced copy!
Ok, wow. I was not anticipating bawling my eyes out, but here we are. It's been a minute since a book wrecked me, and this one did a number on me. Don't mind me as sit at my desk working, tears running down my face, lol. Nothing to see here, move a long! Just a fictional family in a fictional town breaking my dang heart in half. I love when a book makes me FEEL IT, and this one was so dang good!
I LOVE a good Vegas Wedding trope and Imogen and Noah crushed this one big time! I adored them together, add in Noah being a single dad to the sweetest little boy, and this book ran away with my heart. Grayson broke my heart and had me ready to take on the world for him! I loved how the Bruce storyline wrapped up, I love when the villain falls from their pedestal.
The audio was absolutely fantastic! Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais narrate this book in DUET format and did an amazing job bringing these characters to life! They both have so much range and were able to give each character their own sound/voice. It almost feel like a multi-cast production! Huge thanks to Must Love Audio for the advanced copy!
Review of advance copy received from Author
ALC review
Noah went to Vegas to see his little sister getting married. While there he falls hard for a stranger with an British accent. He ends up married to Imogen. The next morning however she is gone... after a reunion months later they find out that they are actually perfect for each other, they just have to find out how to make everything work.
This was an enjoyable read. I loved the back and forth between Noah and Imogen a lot. There were times however I would like to smack them in the head and make them communicate with each other. I loved the addition of Grayson to the story. The little boy was made to melt hearts.
As for the whole storyline, I had the feeling the story could have used some extra depth and some extra bumps in the road to make it more interesting. Other than that I've enjoyed reading this.
Audio book – 4 stars
This book was narrated by Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais. Both are incredible talented and I enjoyed listening to them portraying our main characters.
All the different emotions are layed out wonderfully.
The audio production did have a static sound in the background in about 80% of the time. Not very noticeable, but enough for me to do. I don't know if this is removed before the release. Otherwise it would have been a 5 star.
Noah went to Vegas to see his little sister getting married. While there he falls hard for a stranger with an British accent. He ends up married to Imogen. The next morning however she is gone... after a reunion months later they find out that they are actually perfect for each other, they just have to find out how to make everything work.
This was an enjoyable read. I loved the back and forth between Noah and Imogen a lot. There were times however I would like to smack them in the head and make them communicate with each other. I loved the addition of Grayson to the story. The little boy was made to melt hearts.
As for the whole storyline, I had the feeling the story could have used some extra depth and some extra bumps in the road to make it more interesting. Other than that I've enjoyed reading this.
Audio book – 4 stars
This book was narrated by Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais. Both are incredible talented and I enjoyed listening to them portraying our main characters.
All the different emotions are layed out wonderfully.
The audio production did have a static sound in the background in about 80% of the time. Not very noticeable, but enough for me to do. I don't know if this is removed before the release. Otherwise it would have been a 5 star.
November 8, 2026
Noah and Imogen’s whirlwind romance was such a great way to end this Windy Harbor series (I’m not crying OK!!)
💍Single dad
💍Small town romance
💍Vegas wedding
💍Forced proximity
When Noah lets loose for once, he wakes up married. With no way of contacting his new wife.
Until Imogen arrives in Windy Harbor to start the annulment process. This is quickly halted and these two have to stay married until they can divorce. And when feelings start to get stronger, these two are finding that maybe they do indeed want to be together. But will their insecurities be the thing that keeps them apart?
Noah has always been the quieter one of the group, so it was great to see him being the leading character and getting a deeper dive into his life. Imogen’s character development from start to finish was wonderful and I loved to see how they started as opposites, but eventually became one another’s person.
Also, shoutout to Grayson for how hard he fell in love with Imogen right along with Noah.
💍Single dad
💍Small town romance
💍Vegas wedding
💍Forced proximity
When Noah lets loose for once, he wakes up married. With no way of contacting his new wife.
Until Imogen arrives in Windy Harbor to start the annulment process. This is quickly halted and these two have to stay married until they can divorce. And when feelings start to get stronger, these two are finding that maybe they do indeed want to be together. But will their insecurities be the thing that keeps them apart?
Noah has always been the quieter one of the group, so it was great to see him being the leading character and getting a deeper dive into his life. Imogen’s character development from start to finish was wonderful and I loved to see how they started as opposites, but eventually became one another’s person.
Also, shoutout to Grayson for how hard he fell in love with Imogen right along with Noah.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Now And Forever is the fifth and final book in the Windy Harbor series and it can be read entirely fine as a standalone. It was a good way to end the series. I thought it was a cute and easy read, but it just wasn't my favorite or the series unfortunately. I just felt something was missing between them, I feel like maybe that's a me problem, but this trope is so overdone and I was just getting annoyed at how many obstacles there were between them. Also, they did not know how to communicate and that was another major thing that I found hard to get past. I also felt like it did drag a little and I think it would've benefited from being a little shorter.
🎧 The narration by Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais was great. I loved Zara’s accent. For Imogen she was just perfect. I felt they portrayed the emotions perfectly and gave the characters their proper personalities. It was an enjoyable listen and I do think that the audio saved it for me.
✨ Thank you to @mustloveaudio & Willow Aster for my gifted audiobook. All opinions expressed are my own.
🎧 The narration by Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais was great. I loved Zara’s accent. For Imogen she was just perfect. I felt they portrayed the emotions perfectly and gave the characters their proper personalities. It was an enjoyable listen and I do think that the audio saved it for me.
✨ Thank you to @mustloveaudio & Willow Aster for my gifted audiobook. All opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy
This is book five in the Windy Harbor series! It can be read as a standalone, but I’d recommend reading all the previous books as they’re interconnected and build on each other in this lovely small town.
This was a great addition to the series! I loved Noah and Imogen’s story. After a wild night in Vegas following his little sister Goldie’s wedding, Noah, a guarded single dad, finds himself waking up with a ring on his finger and memories of a beautiful British woman he met at the club the night before.
Imogen was long gone by the time Noah woke up, but even though she knows she made a mistake, she can’t help the attraction she feels toward Noah. She flies to Noah’s town to sort out getting a divorce, but you’ll have to read this book to find out more because it’s well worth the read! ☺️ There’s a whole lot of swoon, yearning, chemistry, and banter. This was a wonderful conclusion to the series!
Thank you Valentine PR for the ARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This was a great addition to the series! I loved Noah and Imogen’s story. After a wild night in Vegas following his little sister Goldie’s wedding, Noah, a guarded single dad, finds himself waking up with a ring on his finger and memories of a beautiful British woman he met at the club the night before.
Imogen was long gone by the time Noah woke up, but even though she knows she made a mistake, she can’t help the attraction she feels toward Noah. She flies to Noah’s town to sort out getting a divorce, but you’ll have to read this book to find out more because it’s well worth the read! ☺️ There’s a whole lot of swoon, yearning, chemistry, and banter. This was a wonderful conclusion to the series!
Thank you Valentine PR for the ARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
October 31, 2026
And just like that… the Windy Harbor series is officially OVER, and I genuinely don’t know what to do with myself. 😭💔
I have had the absolute privilege of ARC reading all FIVE books in this series, and I feel like a little piece of me is gone now that it’s over. This series was EVERYTHING and SO much more. The characters, the relationships, the emotions, the small-town atmosphere… I have loved every single second of being part of this world.
But Noah and Imogen? Oh, they might just take the crown as my FAVORITE couple of the entire series. The yearning, the tension, the emotions… and a SINGLE DAD who knows how to make you swoon?! 🥵 Someone check on me because I was NOT okay!
Willow Aster has given us something truly special with Windy Harbor, and while I’m not ready to say goodbye, I’m so grateful I got to experience every single story along the way.
Thank you so much to Willow Aster and the team at Valentine PR for the #gifted eARC and for allowing me to be part of this incredible series from beginning to end. It has been such a joy!
Now excuse me while I mourn the end of Windy Harbor. 🥹💚
I have had the absolute privilege of ARC reading all FIVE books in this series, and I feel like a little piece of me is gone now that it’s over. This series was EVERYTHING and SO much more. The characters, the relationships, the emotions, the small-town atmosphere… I have loved every single second of being part of this world.
But Noah and Imogen? Oh, they might just take the crown as my FAVORITE couple of the entire series. The yearning, the tension, the emotions… and a SINGLE DAD who knows how to make you swoon?! 🥵 Someone check on me because I was NOT okay!
Willow Aster has given us something truly special with Windy Harbor, and while I’m not ready to say goodbye, I’m so grateful I got to experience every single story along the way.
Thank you so much to Willow Aster and the team at Valentine PR for the #gifted eARC and for allowing me to be part of this incredible series from beginning to end. It has been such a joy!
Now excuse me while I mourn the end of Windy Harbor. 🥹💚
Review of advance copy
Audio review 🎧
Narrators: Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais
Have a fun, over the top night in Vegas, and yes, a ring is on a finger and a marriage certificate signed..then the bride is a ghost! Noah doesn't expect to see Imohen again until Imogen and her entourage arrives in Windhaven, looking for an annulment. A spanner is thrown into the works by a local judge who does believe in throwing a potential love match away! Noah has to balance his feelings with the need to prot6both his heart and that of his beloved son, Grayson!
This is a sweet story of working towards something special. The narrators tell this story with style, though I did have difficulty, at times, listening to Zara and the too posh English accent..and I'm a Brit myself. Overall, I will admit, that in this case I preferred reading the book to listening which is unprecedented! 💖💖💖💖
Narrators: Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais
Have a fun, over the top night in Vegas, and yes, a ring is on a finger and a marriage certificate signed..then the bride is a ghost! Noah doesn't expect to see Imohen again until Imogen and her entourage arrives in Windhaven, looking for an annulment. A spanner is thrown into the works by a local judge who does believe in throwing a potential love match away! Noah has to balance his feelings with the need to prot6both his heart and that of his beloved son, Grayson!
This is a sweet story of working towards something special. The narrators tell this story with style, though I did have difficulty, at times, listening to Zara and the too posh English accent..and I'm a Brit myself. Overall, I will admit, that in this case I preferred reading the book to listening which is unprecedented! 💖💖💖💖
Review of advance copy
Audio review 🎧
Narrators: Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais
Have a fun, over the top night in Vegas, and yes, a ring is on a finger and a marriage certificate signed..then the bride is a ghost! Noah doesn't expect to see Imohen again until Imogen and her entourage arrives in Windhaven, looking for an annulment. A spanner is thrown into the works by a local judge who does believe in throwing a potential love match away! Noah has to balance his feelings with the need to prot6both his heart and that of his beloved son, Grayson!
This is a sweet story of working towards something special. The narrators tell this story with style, though I did have difficulty, at times, listening to Zara and the too posh English accent..and I'm a Brit myself. Overall, I will admit, that in this case I preferred reading the book to listening which is unprecedented! 💖💖💖💖
Narrators: Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais
Have a fun, over the top night in Vegas, and yes, a ring is on a finger and a marriage certificate signed..then the bride is a ghost! Noah doesn't expect to see Imohen again until Imogen and her entourage arrives in Windhaven, looking for an annulment. A spanner is thrown into the works by a local judge who does believe in throwing a potential love match away! Noah has to balance his feelings with the need to prot6both his heart and that of his beloved son, Grayson!
This is a sweet story of working towards something special. The narrators tell this story with style, though I did have difficulty, at times, listening to Zara and the too posh English accent..and I'm a Brit myself. Overall, I will admit, that in this case I preferred reading the book to listening which is unprecedented! 💖💖💖💖
November 9, 2026
Willow Aster does it again 🎉💕
There is something extra special about a series set in Minnesota, my home state! And Now and Forever wrapped up the Windy Harbor series in the most perfect way.
The single-parent trope pulled me in from the very first page (you know it's one of my favorites!), and I absolutely love when a book hooks me right away and keeps me invested. Noah and Imogen are the sweetest, and adding Noah’s son, Grayson, into the mix makes their story that much more heartwarming. Watching their love unfold was everything!
And let's not forget the mystery woven throughout the series! All those unanswered questions finally come together, giving us the conclusion we've been waiting for.
I absolutely loved my time in Windy Harbor and am sad to say goodbye to this wonderful series. Willow Aster, you did this one right!
There is something extra special about a series set in Minnesota, my home state! And Now and Forever wrapped up the Windy Harbor series in the most perfect way.
The single-parent trope pulled me in from the very first page (you know it's one of my favorites!), and I absolutely love when a book hooks me right away and keeps me invested. Noah and Imogen are the sweetest, and adding Noah’s son, Grayson, into the mix makes their story that much more heartwarming. Watching their love unfold was everything!
And let's not forget the mystery woven throughout the series! All those unanswered questions finally come together, giving us the conclusion we've been waiting for.
I absolutely loved my time in Windy Harbor and am sad to say goodbye to this wonderful series. Willow Aster, you did this one right!
November 11, 2026
Now and Forever was a sweet, swoony and heartfelt small-town romance that was the perfect ending to the Windy Harbor series!
For Imogen and Grayson what happens in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas! They got married and when the local town judge sees something special between them, he refuses to grant an annulment. Therefore, these two are forced to stay together until they can get a divorce. However, their chemistry is undeniable, and they end up falling in love!
I absolutely loved listening to this audiobook! Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais perform this audiobook in duet-style narration! They were the perfect duo to bring this wonderful story to life!
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
💛 One Night Stand
💛 Vegas Wedding
💛 Single Dad
💛 Small Town
💛 Opposites Attract
💛 Found Family
Thank you to Willow and Valentine PR for the ALC!
For Imogen and Grayson what happens in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas! They got married and when the local town judge sees something special between them, he refuses to grant an annulment. Therefore, these two are forced to stay together until they can get a divorce. However, their chemistry is undeniable, and they end up falling in love!
I absolutely loved listening to this audiobook! Zara Hampton-Brown and Connor Crais perform this audiobook in duet-style narration! They were the perfect duo to bring this wonderful story to life!
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
💛 One Night Stand
💛 Vegas Wedding
💛 Single Dad
💛 Small Town
💛 Opposites Attract
💛 Found Family
Thank you to Willow and Valentine PR for the ALC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I have one HUGE complaint about the book. It wasn’t long enough 😭 I LOVED every second of this series, Now and Forever included and I’m so sad it’s over. I devoured it in one day and then was mad I didn’t savor it 😅
Some of the best tropes are in this book;
* Single dad
* One night stand
* Accidental marriage
* Small town
Noah (MMC) really surprised me in this book. Always the reliable one in the rest of the series, I enjoyed seeing his character let loose. Imogen (FMC) was such a pleasant addition to the series and I loved the connection between her and the Grandmas and her and Grayson.
The text threads with Erin may have been my favorite part of the book though. She’s crazy in the best way and the conversations added so much funny banter to the story. It was the perfect way to wrap up the series (even if I’m devastated it’s over).
Some of the best tropes are in this book;
* Single dad
* One night stand
* Accidental marriage
* Small town
Noah (MMC) really surprised me in this book. Always the reliable one in the rest of the series, I enjoyed seeing his character let loose. Imogen (FMC) was such a pleasant addition to the series and I loved the connection between her and the Grandmas and her and Grayson.
The text threads with Erin may have been my favorite part of the book though. She’s crazy in the best way and the conversations added so much funny banter to the story. It was the perfect way to wrap up the series (even if I’m devastated it’s over).
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