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Love Without End
Love – it’s a funny thing. Some run to it, some race away from it, and some patiently wait for it.
That’s what Carter Jacobs always promised me, that’s what I always believed. He promised me as my best friend, he promised me as my boyfriend, and he even promised me when I left him.
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She needed space – time to think, I gave it to her. I gave her two years, two years too many in my opinion. She’s breathtaking, and according to her parents and best friend, Brielle, she’s happy and ready to move forward. Unfortunately for her, she still thinks she is in control.
That’s what Carter Jacobs always promised me, that’s what I always believed. He promised me as my best friend, he promised me as my boyfriend, and he even promised me when I left him.
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She needed space – time to think, I gave it to her. I gave her two years, two years too many in my opinion. She’s breathtaking, and according to her parents and best friend, Brielle, she’s happy and ready to move forward. Unfortunately for her, she still thinks she is in control.
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First published June 5, 2015
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Alyvia Paige
8 books103 followersAlyvia Paige is the author of the Forever & Always collection, standalone stories, and co-author of the Infinite Love series under the pen name C Bradley.
Just a midwestern girl enjoying life with her husband and fur babies, working in corporate America by day and spending free time with her family and friends during off time.
She is a warrior and supporter of Endometriosis and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and a survivor of suicide, losing her big brother in 2015.
She writes as an escape to the chaos and a hope to everyone that their story matters and they too deserve a happily ever after. She writes because every scar tells a story.
Just a midwestern girl enjoying life with her husband and fur babies, working in corporate America by day and spending free time with her family and friends during off time.
She is a warrior and supporter of Endometriosis and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and a survivor of suicide, losing her big brother in 2015.
She writes as an escape to the chaos and a hope to everyone that their story matters and they too deserve a happily ever after. She writes because every scar tells a story.
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July 5, 2015
Love Without End by Alyvia Paige is a stand alone with a second chance romance spin. This storyline was solid but I will have to say there is lots of unanswered questions for me in this book. I think the author didn't finish or didn't put enought detail into several different stories. I guess if there is a second book to this one where she can explain alot of things that would truly help. I loved the characters and their chemistry but again lots of confusing interactions that wasn't really explained. All in all a quick read that I did like but a few extra details and chapters and I think I could have loved this book!!
July 25, 2015
What a beautiful debut novel by Alyvia Paige! Love Without End is an amazing story of broken dreams and never letting go.
Hannah and Carter have been in love forever, and everything is going perfect for them, until one night when Hannah wakes up in the hospital and her world is turned upside down. Things quickly fall apart for Hannah and Carter and she refuses to talk to him or see him for the next two years.
Carter never gave up on his love for Hannah, and when he decides Hannah has had enough time to grieve and move on he makes a surprise visit to turn her world upside down and make her see they still belong together. Hannah isn't happy to see Carter, but she can't deny the feelings she still has for him, and the weekend between them is beautiful. Watching these two reconnect and learn to move forward was beautiful. I loved Carter's character and how determined he was to get the love of his life back , and refusing to let her go. Hannah was a little wishy-washy for me, but all in all I did like her character. Some of the decisions Hannah made I questioned, but at the same time, when someone goes through what she went through, sometimes they don't make the most appropriate decisions.
There is an amazing supporting cast of characters in this book as well. Braydon, Chase, and Brielle. I am definitely interested in getting to know more of these characters one day and hopefully we will be getting more of them in a future book by Alyvia Paige. We learned some about Braydon in this book, and I am interested in finding out more about him.
The history between Carter and Hannah is beautiful, and even after all these years and what happened between them, they still belong to one another and their pull towards one another is still as strong as it ever was, if not stronger. I really enjoyed their story, and how there wasn't a ton of drama surrounding them, it was about two people finding their way back to one another. This is a beautiful story and an amazing debut novel. I will definitely be reading any new books published by Alyvia Paige as her writing just drew me into this story and I was unable to put it down until I reached "The End".
Hannah and Carter have been in love forever, and everything is going perfect for them, until one night when Hannah wakes up in the hospital and her world is turned upside down. Things quickly fall apart for Hannah and Carter and she refuses to talk to him or see him for the next two years.
Carter never gave up on his love for Hannah, and when he decides Hannah has had enough time to grieve and move on he makes a surprise visit to turn her world upside down and make her see they still belong together. Hannah isn't happy to see Carter, but she can't deny the feelings she still has for him, and the weekend between them is beautiful. Watching these two reconnect and learn to move forward was beautiful. I loved Carter's character and how determined he was to get the love of his life back , and refusing to let her go. Hannah was a little wishy-washy for me, but all in all I did like her character. Some of the decisions Hannah made I questioned, but at the same time, when someone goes through what she went through, sometimes they don't make the most appropriate decisions.
There is an amazing supporting cast of characters in this book as well. Braydon, Chase, and Brielle. I am definitely interested in getting to know more of these characters one day and hopefully we will be getting more of them in a future book by Alyvia Paige. We learned some about Braydon in this book, and I am interested in finding out more about him.
The history between Carter and Hannah is beautiful, and even after all these years and what happened between them, they still belong to one another and their pull towards one another is still as strong as it ever was, if not stronger. I really enjoyed their story, and how there wasn't a ton of drama surrounding them, it was about two people finding their way back to one another. This is a beautiful story and an amazing debut novel. I will definitely be reading any new books published by Alyvia Paige as her writing just drew me into this story and I was unable to put it down until I reached "The End".
June 12, 2015
Hannah and Carter have their future planned out. Go to college, get married, have a family, live happily ever after. Unfortunately life doesn't always go as planned. But Carter is determined to get their future back on track, now he just needs to convince Hannah. Because everyone deserves a happily ever after, even it isn't the one you expected.
Alyvia Paige's debut novel is one of my favorites! From the prologue to the end, I loved it! This story is a journey through laughter and tears as Hannah and Carter try to reclaim the happily ever after they were denied. A definite must read!
Alyvia Paige's debut novel is one of my favorites! From the prologue to the end, I loved it! This story is a journey through laughter and tears as Hannah and Carter try to reclaim the happily ever after they were denied. A definite must read!
June 6, 2015
This book was breathtakingly beautiful. It was a perfect mixture of love, angst, happiness, sadness, heartbreak and sex. I laughed, cried and sobbed. This is such a heartfelt read. You get the perfect amount of characters without the unnecessary drama of a drawn out novel. I can't wait to read more from this debut author!!!
July 7, 2015
what an amazing book?! Life can hand you a shitty deck of cards..you can run away from the problem just like Hannah did..and hopefully someone who loves you so unconditionally like Carter wont give up and comes for you! must read **
July 7, 2015
**Michelle's Review**
Hannah and Carter have their future planned out. Go to college, get married, have a family, live happily ever after. Unfortunately life doesn't always go as planned. But Carter is determined to get their future back on track, now he just needs to convince Hannah. Because everyone deserves a happily ever after, even it isn't the one you expected.
Alyvia Paige's debut novel is one of my favorites! From the prologue to the end, I loved it! This story is a journey through laughter and tears as Hannah and Carter try to reclaim the happily ever after they were denied. A definite must read!
Hannah and Carter have their future planned out. Go to college, get married, have a family, live happily ever after. Unfortunately life doesn't always go as planned. But Carter is determined to get their future back on track, now he just needs to convince Hannah. Because everyone deserves a happily ever after, even it isn't the one you expected.
Alyvia Paige's debut novel is one of my favorites! From the prologue to the end, I loved it! This story is a journey through laughter and tears as Hannah and Carter try to reclaim the happily ever after they were denied. A definite must read!
July 28, 2015
I loved this story from beginning to end you can relate to so much stuff. There are parts where you are laughing hysterically and times where you are crying. This is about Hannah and Carter love story and hardship. She moves away to better herself from all the heartache but is she really complete without Carter in her life. Her best friend Brie is so funny and keeps Hannah in check. One of my favorite parts is the ice cream shop. This is just a great story all around.
March 7, 2018
I absolutely loved this series and read Love Without End, Finding Brielle, and Mending The Blur all within a week. Each book is a standalone and has a different ‘feel' to it but all three are unputdownable!
I fully recommend the Forever and Always collection by Alyvia Paige.
“Always and forever, Hannah, our love without end.” - Carter
‘I pick up my pace, taking long purposeful strides, and my feet directing the path. I finally feel free - free from stress, free from guilt, free from hurt.’ - Hannah
I fully recommend the Forever and Always collection by Alyvia Paige.
“Always and forever, Hannah, our love without end.” - Carter
‘I pick up my pace, taking long purposeful strides, and my feet directing the path. I finally feel free - free from stress, free from guilt, free from hurt.’ - Hannah
September 22, 2018
From the start of this book, I knew I was going to like it..
By the time I was in the middle, this book had me in tears...
When I was done, I just sat there for a minute with a stupid smile on my face because I LOVED it THAT much...
Hannah and Carter will take you with them on their trials of love, pain, strength and forgiveness. Both of these characters have made me stop and think more than one time while reading, and I absolutely loved every second of it.
This book is instantly one of my favorites now and I can't wait to start book 2! 🖤
By the time I was in the middle, this book had me in tears...
When I was done, I just sat there for a minute with a stupid smile on my face because I LOVED it THAT much...
Hannah and Carter will take you with them on their trials of love, pain, strength and forgiveness. Both of these characters have made me stop and think more than one time while reading, and I absolutely loved every second of it.
This book is instantly one of my favorites now and I can't wait to start book 2! 🖤
January 9, 2018
Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of the writing and the story. It seemed like there's a lack of editing done too. There are typos and run on sentences. I couldn't connect with the characters and thought the storyline fell flat. I didn't like Hanna. I found her to be immature and selfish. Also, there are quite a few plot holes. It's disappointing.
May 27, 2018
Loved this story!!!
Hannah and Carter’s story is one I couldn’t put down!! It’s amazing that Carter loved her as much as he did throughout the whole story, waiting for her to realize she couldn’t live without him!!! Can not wait for more!!!
Hannah and Carter’s story is one I couldn’t put down!! It’s amazing that Carter loved her as much as he did throughout the whole story, waiting for her to realize she couldn’t live without him!!! Can not wait for more!!!
November 8, 2018
This was an okay read. I enjoyed that it was a spin on second chance romance where they stayed in love over their time apart. I just didn't connect to the characters well. Some of the details was confusing. Interesting in some chapters just not enough.
November 21, 2018
I loved this book😍
Carter and Hannah are amazing. With everything they went through, they never stopped loving each other.
Hannah, who lost everything in a car accident, moves away to get away from the past. Carter who plans to not let her go. Will their love survive?
Carter and Hannah are amazing. With everything they went through, they never stopped loving each other.
Hannah, who lost everything in a car accident, moves away to get away from the past. Carter who plans to not let her go. Will their love survive?
February 22, 2018
I really enjoyed reading this romance novel. If I were carter I would have left a long time ago but I’m not I really highly recommend this story
July 10, 2018
Awesomeness!!!
This book is a must read ;). The emotions keep you glued to the pages :) I'm looking forward to Brie's book ;)
This book is a must read ;). The emotions keep you glued to the pages :) I'm looking forward to Brie's book ;)
June 10, 2015
I get the part about forgiving so a person can move on but god this book just kinda blew me away and not in the good sense.
Not everyone can move on and pretend it's okay to have lost a child and then suddenly forgive the person responsible and actually be okay with seeing that person whose the reason they lost everything . Hannah couldn't even move on from her so called hurt to get back together with carter but she could suddenly forget what Braydon did? Really ???? The only reason this book got 2 stars was because of carter and his pure love for someone I didn't think quite deserved it.
The heroines attitude aggravated me to no end .. I mean what type of person lets another buy their silence and then uses that money to fund their current house and not feel anger at the reminder that the house is a symbol of what she "lost" and that she was soooo badly "distraught" over (my bullshit meter's increasing by the minute if I do say so) I mean why the hell not throw it in a-holes face ??????!!!!! What kind of justice did her baby get ?? Sure she could've lost a lot had the pregnancy got out but why use that money for that? it's disgusting, a loved one can't be replaced by a material item.
And then to top that off invite the b#stard responsible for a little chit chat and not understand how her boyfriend who also lost everything is so furious and wants nothing to do with him ???? LIKE WDF this was absolute STUPIDITY! She sold her child out :/ !!!!! And thereafter invited him to thanksgiving :|!!!!!!
Like OMG WDF :|
even her reason for staying away from carter for so long wasn't even plausible if she was trying to move on as said :/ Hannah wasn't the only one that needed an ass whooping carter needed one when he forgot what Braydon did for some time and only questioned him on why he accompanied carter to visit Hannah when he knew what he did... I mean if that was my boyfriend he would've buried him six feet under and asked questions later but besides those encounters when he forgot he was perfect. Braydon's lack of sympathy at times really pissed me off even though he also lost someone, he came out as a coward seeing as how guilt didn't eat him alive after betraying one of his so called "best friends" and listening and seeing how much of heartbreak he caused but didn't do jack ol to try and fix the situation solidified that, granted he never knew about the baby, but he could've helped to get them together a bit sooner.
The only character I think I might've enjoyed was brie , Hannah's best friend. Otherwise this book was a waste of my precious time :| :/
Not everyone can move on and pretend it's okay to have lost a child and then suddenly forgive the person responsible and actually be okay with seeing that person whose the reason they lost everything . Hannah couldn't even move on from her so called hurt to get back together with carter but she could suddenly forget what Braydon did? Really ???? The only reason this book got 2 stars was because of carter and his pure love for someone I didn't think quite deserved it.
The heroines attitude aggravated me to no end .. I mean what type of person lets another buy their silence and then uses that money to fund their current house and not feel anger at the reminder that the house is a symbol of what she "lost" and that she was soooo badly "distraught" over (my bullshit meter's increasing by the minute if I do say so) I mean why the hell not throw it in a-holes face ??????!!!!! What kind of justice did her baby get ?? Sure she could've lost a lot had the pregnancy got out but why use that money for that? it's disgusting, a loved one can't be replaced by a material item.
And then to top that off invite the b#stard responsible for a little chit chat and not understand how her boyfriend who also lost everything is so furious and wants nothing to do with him ???? LIKE WDF this was absolute STUPIDITY! She sold her child out :/ !!!!! And thereafter invited him to thanksgiving :|!!!!!!
Like OMG WDF :|
even her reason for staying away from carter for so long wasn't even plausible if she was trying to move on as said :/ Hannah wasn't the only one that needed an ass whooping carter needed one when he forgot what Braydon did for some time and only questioned him on why he accompanied carter to visit Hannah when he knew what he did... I mean if that was my boyfriend he would've buried him six feet under and asked questions later but besides those encounters when he forgot he was perfect. Braydon's lack of sympathy at times really pissed me off even though he also lost someone, he came out as a coward seeing as how guilt didn't eat him alive after betraying one of his so called "best friends" and listening and seeing how much of heartbreak he caused but didn't do jack ol to try and fix the situation solidified that, granted he never knew about the baby, but he could've helped to get them together a bit sooner.
The only character I think I might've enjoyed was brie , Hannah's best friend. Otherwise this book was a waste of my precious time :| :/
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July 16, 2023
When Hannah leaves Carter at the beginning of Love Without End by Alyvia Paige, its not part of any plan. She's hurt, and she's running.
For Hannah and Carter, their story isn't one of falling in love, that's already set in stone before the first page is turned. Their story isn't even one about staying in love, since they're both wholly committed to each other with a devotion that's unwavering. No, their story is about learning to make a relationship works when simply being with the one you love reminds you of unbearable pain.
For Hannah, she simply can't manage it and she runs.
I have to say that I found the opening chapters of this book to be a little bit disjointed. I realize that's simply a function of how the story starts, but I found myself wondering how many people will push through those first couple of chapters to find the absolute gem that lies beyond. For once I got past the set up and into the story itself, I was utterly captivated.
The story seems to meander around rather than following a clear cut trajectory, which, you might think would be annoying, but I found it to be anything but. The truth is, because of the way the narrative wandered from theme to theme, picking up different subplots and dropping them again, I found myself completely at a loss as to what to expect on the next page. Something I don't experience often, and something I enjoyed immensely.
In all, Love Without End was a very surprising read, not simply by virtue of not being a falling in love story, but being a staying in love story, but the way the every little reveal seemed to raise as many questions as it answered, keeping the reader riveted in place turning page after page right to the end. Its clear however, that the author is setting any number of sub plots to be explored further in future novels.
A very solid 4 star read.
For Hannah and Carter, their story isn't one of falling in love, that's already set in stone before the first page is turned. Their story isn't even one about staying in love, since they're both wholly committed to each other with a devotion that's unwavering. No, their story is about learning to make a relationship works when simply being with the one you love reminds you of unbearable pain.
For Hannah, she simply can't manage it and she runs.
I have to say that I found the opening chapters of this book to be a little bit disjointed. I realize that's simply a function of how the story starts, but I found myself wondering how many people will push through those first couple of chapters to find the absolute gem that lies beyond. For once I got past the set up and into the story itself, I was utterly captivated.
The story seems to meander around rather than following a clear cut trajectory, which, you might think would be annoying, but I found it to be anything but. The truth is, because of the way the narrative wandered from theme to theme, picking up different subplots and dropping them again, I found myself completely at a loss as to what to expect on the next page. Something I don't experience often, and something I enjoyed immensely.
In all, Love Without End was a very surprising read, not simply by virtue of not being a falling in love story, but being a staying in love story, but the way the every little reveal seemed to raise as many questions as it answered, keeping the reader riveted in place turning page after page right to the end. Its clear however, that the author is setting any number of sub plots to be explored further in future novels.
A very solid 4 star read.
September 15, 2016
This book was so beautiful. The pages were full of emotions. I loved Carter and Hannah. I really felt for this couple. I experienced their pain, heartbreak, and undying love.
I can't wait to enjoy more stories from this author, as she touches real life experiences. Thank you for writing Love Without End it was really moving.
I can't wait to enjoy more stories from this author, as she touches real life experiences. Thank you for writing Love Without End it was really moving.
February 16, 2017
i was instantly hooked with this book
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