Our Now and Forever

Ardent Springs #2

by Terri Osburn

When Caleb McGraw sweeps Snow Cameron off her feet, she never expects their whirlwind romance to lead to a Vegas wedding chapel. Before she can catch her breath, Caleb starts talking kids and college funds while his wealthy parents make their disapproval painfully clear. Convinced she was blinded by lust, not love, Snow takes off for Ardent Springs, Tennessee, two months into the marriage.

Heir to a media conglomerate, Caleb never experienced struggle or rejection, until Snow sends him on a wild hunt for his runaway bride. When he finally finds her—managing a curiosity shop beloved by the quirky locals—she agrees to give the marriage another chance, but on one condition: no sex for a month. Can their love stand the test, or will they give in to their attraction?

In this humorous and heartwarming Ardent Springs romance, two lost hearts start over in a town where everyone deserves a second chance and love always wins in the end.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Fiction, Audiobook, Chick Lit, Second Chance

259 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 2015

About the author

Bestselling and award winning author Terri Osburn writes contemporary romance with heart, hope, and lots of humor. She fell in love with the written word at a young age and the genre of romance beckoned during her teen years. Since her debut in 2013, her work has been translated into five languages, and sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide. Terri resides in Pittsburgh, PA, with a menagerie of high-maintenance pets. You can learn more about this international bestselling author by visiting her website at www.terriosburn.com.

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Reviews

[Didi · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 STARS

I loved this! It was better than the first book and I think this series is shaping up to be a fantastic one.
We learned about Snow, the heroine, from the previous book about Lorelei and Spencer, and I remember her past being very mysterious. Her situation was very lightly mentioned towards the end of that book but I knew I just had to get Snow's story.

Having walked away from Caleb McGraw and her marriage after only two months, Snow believed she was happy staying under the radar in Ardent Springs. She owns a curiosity shop and pretty much stays to herself. That's until Caleb finally tracks her down and demands answers to questions she's reluctant to face.

After deciding to trial their relationship for one month, the electricity between Snow and Caleb reaches scorching levels. The problem was never their attraction to one another but outside forces intent on keeping them apart.

I loved Snow. She had a hard time believing Caleb truly loved her. But I think her insecurities stemmed from her own experiences, regardless of whether Caleb came from money or not. I never felt she was stubborn or too resistant to giving her marriage a second shot. Caleb's family was pretentious and discriminating against Snow-she was of mixed heritage-so I don't blame her refusal to want them in her life. Caleb was wonderful. He was incredibly loyal and loving in a time when many men wouldn't be. I loved how persistent he was, how caring, affectionate and understanding he could be. Together, Caleb and Snow were perfect.
His mother on the other hand...not so much. I think the decisions Caleb made in his life was for the better. He saw what he had with Snow and realized his happiness was anywhere she was. The growth in both characters, really, was lovely to see. I loved how Snow finally came to see Caleb for the prize he was.

I'm very curious as to who will be featured in the next book. I'm gunning for Cooper's story. He seems so mysterious. I love small town romance and Terri Osburn knows how to capture it beautifully. Loved it.

**Arc generously provided by the author through Netgalley for review **

[Ian · Rating 5 out of 5]

After a whirlwind romance, a Vegas wedding and two short months of marriage Snow comes to realise that marriage to Caleb is a package deal which includes his racist and malicious parents. Rather than living with people who think of her as white trash and unworthy of their son, she steals away in the night.

Eighteen months later, her life is anything but easy but she has a business in the small town of Ardent Springs, a group of friends and happiness. Then Caleb who has been searching for her ever since she ran away walks into her shop with the single purpose of taking his wife home.

She knows she can't return to Baton Rouge and her frosty parents-in-law and she's just as certain that he will grow bored of Ardent Springs very quickly. But Caleb is determined to win her back and is willing to do whatever it takes.


Contemporary Romance has been a bit of a wasteland for a couple of years. It's been one rehashed plot after another and I'd all but given up on the genre. Then a friend told me about a new author who was writing great fiction –– this friend isn't a particular fan of the genre and I thought if she's impressed I definitely need to have a look.

Oh boy.

Terri Osburn is a bright shining light in CR. She's right on top of the mountain with intelligent well written stories and this one is another solid gold 5 star book. Favorite author. Favorite book. Honestly she could write a menu for her local Chinese Restaurant and I'd buy it. She's that good.

Many thanks to Montlake Romance and Netgalley for providing me with this ARC

[Alyse · Rating 2 out of 5]

Almost two months into her marriage, Snow Cameron runs away from her husband, Caleb. When she ends up in the town of Ardent Springs, Snow builds a life for herself. She opens a business, Snow's Curiosity Shop, and makes new friends in this small town. But what she doesn't know is that Caleb hasn't given up on her, and he looks for her for about 2 years before he finds her.

Our Now and Forever starts with Caleb finding Snow and her shop. He believes that he can easily convince Snow to back home with him to Baton Rouge. But Snow has other ideas. If Caleb really wants their marriage to work he has a month to convince her. Caleb suggests that they "date" again, since they rushed that part of their relationship.

After reading Our Now and Forever, I have to saw... I don't really like this book description. To me, it makes it seem like they are just fighting their physical attraction to each other for a month. When in reality, these two had only been "together" for a total of about 4 months (two months dating, and then married for two months). They don't really know each other that well. And Caleb's parents are HORRIBLE people (I'd run as far and as fast from them as I could too...).

Caleb was born into a uber wealthy family and is used to getting everything he wants. There were times when he came off as a spoiled rich boy. Not that he rubbed it in peoples faces that he was rich, but with Snow herself. He felt it was only a matter of "convincing" Snow to come home with him with no real consideration about the life and business she built for herself. It felt that the only reason he looked for Snow for so long was to "prove his parents wrong". I didn't like that he kept thinking that to himself.

I also didn't like that Snow "punished" her parents when she left Caleb. She wouldn't tell HER OWN PARENTS where she was so that they didn't have to lie to Caleb about knowing where she was... really?! REALLY?!?! How selfish/immature could you be?!?!?!?! Instead she used her monster-in-law as a go between. Oh, yeah... monster-in-law knew where she was pretty much the whole time. =/

Rating: 2.5 out of 5

**I recieved an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.**

[Elisabetta Veneziani · Rating 4 out of 5]

3/4⭐️

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this book! What made this book so special to me was the hero, Caleb. 18 months ago, Calebs wife of 2 months walked away from their marriage without even saying goodbye. What does Caleb do? He spends those 18 months searching for his wife and during that time he stays completely faithful to her, even though he has no idea why she left. When he finally finds his wife, Snow, he does everything he can to win her back. He fights for his wife and convinces her to give their marriage a chance. Caleb was willing to do whatever he had to do to prove to Snow that their marriage was worth saving. Caleb made this book a 5 star read and was the ultimate book boyfriend! I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a totally swoon-worthy hero that you just can't help but fall in love with!

**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**

[Ivy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Caleb and Snow met, fell in love and got married in Vegas. But he's from old money, she's from no money. And as he starts seriously talking about their future, his parents are painfully clear in their disapproval of her and their marriage. Until she starts believing that they can't be together and leaves, two months into their life together, without a word in the middle of the night.
More than one year he's been looking for her until he discovered Snow's Curiosity Shop, beloved by the quirky locals of small town Ardent Springs. And he'll do everything to show her that they belong together. Until his mother shows up and she knows exactly about the one thing Caleb won't forgive Snow...

This is such a cute romance. It's just heartwarming to see how they naturally change into being together for good, how they know each other but also learn more about one another and fall more and more in love every day.
I liked Caleb instantly and then he also proved to be loyal, loving and supporting. With Snow I needed some time, even though I already liked her in the previous book. Here I didn't get her at first. And then she gave him a hard time for being wealthy and privileged, practically in the same way, his parents gave her a hard time for not being like them.
But then I got it and also liked her as they grew together and also grew individually as the story develops.

There were a few surprises, some drama but not too much and a lot of small town fun.
I loved Calebs reaction when he learns about Carrie being Spencer pregnant ex wife. And I hope Carries story will be another quick and light read, because that's what we need sometimes.

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was intrigued by Snow in the last book. There was something about her, you knew that she was hiding something and it would probably be big. So when I realized this book was about Snow and her secrets I found myself smiling.

The whole situation with Caleb and Snow was a bit crazy, but I can see why Snow ran. Finding Ardent Springs was a good place for Snow to re-start her life, a safe place to try to get her head together.

Lorelei and Spencer ended up being great friends to both Caleb and Snow. I loved how Lorelei was there for Snow, giving her an ear when she needed it. Spencer, on the other hand seemed to draw Caleb into the town, a good thing as Caleb had some great ideas to help out the town.

I loved the role that Miss Hattie played in things, loved that she wanted to help a down and out couple. Even as she learned more about Caleb it didn't seem to matter.

I thought the idea that Snow proposed to Caleb was a good one. They needed to get to know each other again after the time apart. Loved how the little things in life seemed to bring them closer and how after facing the monster they came out stronger, with a bright future ahead of them.

[Libri & SognaLibri · Rating 4 out of 5]

RECENSITO DA SARAH JL PER IL BLOG DI "LIBRI E SOGNALIBRI"

Eccoci di ritorno ad Ardent Springs, ridente cittadina del Tennessee in cui ruotano le vicende amorose di questa bella serie targata Terri Osburn.

Snow è una donna in fuga che ha tentato di seppellire il suo passato ricominciando una vita in un luogo dove nessuno la conosce. Nell’ultimo anno e mezzo si è costruita un’attività che le piace e le fornisce il sostegno economico che le serve per andare avanti, ma i suoi progetti puntano in alto. Snow è stata la prima, proprio perché non originaria della città, a dare una possibilità a Lorelei quando nessuno lo avrebbe mai fatto. Le due, successivamente, sono diventate amiche a tal punto che i progetti di ampliamento del suo negozio includono proprio quest’ultima.

Snow però non aveva fatto i conti con la caparbietà del suo passato, anzi, più precisamente quella di suo marito. Già, perché Caleb McGraw è un osso duro, uno di quelli che non molla la presa nemmeno sotto tortura, un uomo che decisamente tutte noi vorremmo al nostro fianco. Bello, ricco ma soprattutto che sa cucinare. J

I due si sono sposati a Las Vegas solo un paio di mesi dopo essersi conosciuti e, dopo altri due di matrimonio, Snow fugge da un mondo a cui non ritiene di appartenere e che non le permettere di essere se stessa.

Quando Caleb si presenta da Snow, tutto prenderà una piega inaspettata. Lei custodisce un segreto che non vuole rivelare e tenterà di tutto per fare in modo che lui se ne vada, compreso sottostare a un patto che prevede l’astinenza per trenta giorni.

Dal canto suo, Caleb tenterà di tutto per riconquistare la moglie, scoprendo molto su se stesso e sui suoi desideri. Fidatevi, Caleb lo amerete moltissimo, non si può non amare un uomo così.

«Ti assicuro che niente può cambiare quello che provo per te. Sono qui, non è una prova sufficiente?»

Snow tirò su con il naso. «Ma non sai tutto.»

Lui le posò un bacio sulla fronte e poi uno su ciascuna palpebra. «Quello che so, non importa. Staremo bene» promise, cedendo alla tentazione e dandole dei baci lungo la mascella.

«Non staremo bene» lo contraddisse lei, anche mentre gli infilava le mani tra i capelli. «Stiamo prolungando l’inevitabile.»

«Puoi ripeterlo finché sarai vecchia e ingrigita» mormorò lui, passandole il pollice sul labbro inferiore. Le labbra piene erano state una delle prime cose che aveva notato di sua moglie. Labbra fatte per essere baciate. «Ma io sarò ancora qui.»

Nonostante sia stato curato meglio del precedente, ho riscontrato le stesse pecche del primo libro della serie, ma tutto sommato una lettura molto più che piacevole.

Anche se autoconclusivo, i personaggi del primo volume sono molto presenti e coinvolti attivamente nella storia, perciò consiglio di leggere tutti i libri in ordine cronologico per apprezzare meglio tutto il contesto.

Ora non ci resta che aspettare Cooper.

Consigliato.

[Lapis Lazuli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Molto carino, mi sta piacendo questa serie, è piuttosto corale e i protagonisti sono più interessanti del primo libro, soprattutto il protagonista. E sono già pazza del meccanico, non vedo l'ora di leggere il libro dedicato a lui.

[A Klue · Rating 1 out of 5]

Is it just me? The author's writing style made this one too painful to finish. It felt like trying to make out details in a photo that is completely out of focus. The writing came across monotonic and stilted. I think it is mainly due to the lack of personal pronouns. Caleb...Snow...Caleb....Snow... had my eyes twitching from seeing those two little words overused. I can honestly say the expression "You don't miss something until it's gone" applies here. I feel like I owe pronouns an apology for taking them for granted. Here's to hoping my NetGalley ARC was still due to be edited before final publication.

I also need to have a believable plot. I totally get it when a heroine disappears from an abusive husband and has to go into hiding. Can't even stick her head out of her hiding place long enough to file for divorce. Goodness, for the most part, I get why Snow left. She thought their worlds were too different. Though she should have confronted Caleb and let him know what she overheard before doing so. Then there is Snow leaving her mom a note but not her husband of two months, when they were both physically in the same house. Uh, no, don't buy into that at all... Running from someone she had no reason to fear, zero contact for almost two years, and not even communicating directly with her own family, except trusting her evil monster-in-law mother to relay messages to them. Talk about misguided trust. Make that a triple..no, no, and no. She wasn't mad at her parents, so why exactly was she punishing them by avoiding them? Right answer: There isn't one.

Now the biggest issue. Just how long did she expect to keep this guy legally tied to her when she obviously didn't want to be married to him anymore? She didn't have the decency to file for divorce so he could move on. Instead, he had the papers drawn up just to shut up his mother about it. Btw, what she overheard was nothing about another woman. He wasn't a cheater. In fact, like her, he stayed celibate the whole time they were apart. Zero interest in other women. Rich, handsome, loyal, and head over heels in love with her…What a loser, huh.

So, my fellow romance book-loving friends, this all occurred about 20% into it. Yes, I put it down. Yes, I'm feeling a little guilty. It isn't in my nature not to finish a book. I'm actually going to walk away and am considering trying a re-read. Just to make certain I'm not the issue. I would love to prove myself wrong about this one.

P.S. The refreshingly romantic book cover reeled me in. Thank you for that, Ms. Osburn. This reviewer always prefers class over skin on her romantic reads.

Title: Our Now and Forever, Pages: 259, Series: Ardent Springs, Author: Terri Osburn, stand-alone, no cheating, HEA.

Book 1 - His First and Last, 4/21/15, Pages: 289

(This review is based on NetGalley ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.)

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this 2nd book in the Ardent Springs series. I was thrilled Snow got her own story because she was so fascinating in His First and Last (book 1). Snow was an interesting character. Seemingly blew into town almost 2 years ago, started a new business, reserved with her past. However, when Caleb McGraw shows up, Snow is taken aback that her husband has discovered her hiding place. Snow and Caleb had a whirlwind romance. Met in Nashville, married in Las Vegas and moved to Louisiana. However, the money that is the McGraw name made Snow feel inferior. She was of a mixed race, poor and felt unworthy. At times in this book I would get frustrated with Snow and think, SERIOUSLY, you leave, no sneak out in the middle of the night, on an awesome man who was your husband. The more into the story you get, you realize the hard time she was facing with her in-laws. Both knowing she was sneaking out that night and not loving their son enough to stop her. Both adamant Snow was not good enough for Caleb and overhearing Caleb's agreement to that fact without knowing his statement was made out of protection of her. Once I read the entire book, I realized that this story needed me to experienced it from Caleb's point of view. How he was struggling with parents he thought were doing what was best for him, but actually only caring about themselves, their reputations, their business. Although Caleb was on a journey in search of his wife, he was discovering what role his own family would be to him in his own life. How his parents were selfish with their own wants and didn't care enough about their own son to let him love from his own heart. Snow had to put her faith, trust and love in Caleb and realize that their Now was also their Forever and his wedding vows to her, forsaking all others, including his own parents, he truly meant. Their love was meant to be.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second book in a new series by Osburn and its another small town romance.

Caleb met Snow in Nashville and dated. They took a trip to Vegas and got married. Two months later Snow left him without a word now almost 2 years later Caleb has finally tracked down his runaway bride but his biggest challenge yet is too convince her they are meant to be.

Osburn did a great job in making this story feel real and I liked how it started with Caleb finding Snow and little by little we get more background on them.

I really liked Caleb and Snow. Caleb is a trust fund baby and Snow has had to work for what she wants. Although Caleb has money he doesn't fault it around and while he is working on his relationship with Snow he gets a job. It just so down to earth.

This is a cute quick read and even though these two are already married I loved how they already knew things about one another and each day they spent together learned more.

I enjoyed the town and the characters and while the characters from book 1 are in this book I have no desire to read there story.

The ending was sweet and it was everything I expected would happen with these two.

I believe this series has promise and the next book will be just as good if not better then this book. There is just something about small town romance books that make me wish I lived in one.

[Romanticamente Fantasy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nayeli - per RFS
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«Snow, piccola, calmati. Andrà tutto bene.»

«No, invece» ringhiò Snow, spingendogli il petto. «E non voglio calmarmi. Non puoi risolvere tutto questo pasticcio per magia.»

Ora era lui a sentirsi confuso. «Non è un pasticcio» replicò, deciso a restare calmo. «È il nostro matrimonio. Non ce la siamo cavata benissimo finora, ma capiremo come fare.»

(Tratto dal libro)

Snow e Caleb si conoscono da pochi mesi quando compiono la pazzia di sposarsi a Las Vegas. Un matrimonio affrettato dal quale la giovane Snow scappa non appena capisce di aver fatto uno sbaglio enorme. Cambia nome e si rende irrintracciabile, ma Caleb non si rassegna: continua a cercare la giovane sposa per 18 mesi, finché un volantino lo porta nella direzione giusta. Pur consapevole che il matrimonio è stato deciso troppo in fretta, non ha intenzione di tornare a casa senza di lei.

Ci vorrà tempo perché lui possa riconquistarla e convincerla a dargli una seconda opportunità. E ancora più tempo affinché il concetto astratto di “essere innamorati dell’amore” si trasformi in “essere innamorati di una donna speciale come Snow”.

Caleb rimane la figura perno del racconto, con il suo carisma controllato e determinato, il suo carattere dolce ma mai remissivo. È il principe azzurro perfetto e innamorato che fa di tutto per conquistare la sua principessa e dimostrarle il suo amore. Grazie alla tenacia con cui la rincorre, riesce infine a farle cambiare idea.

Snow, al contrario, è quasi fastidiosa nei suoi atteggiamenti infantili e poco maturi. Incapace di aprirsi al dialogo e di argomentare le sue ragioni, ha la tendenza a rifuggire il confronto (per non dire a fuggire del tutto).

La trama è credibile nelle motivazioni che intralciano il riavvicinamento tra i protagonisti, e anche se il finale è piuttosto prevedibile nell’ultima esplosione di ostacoli che allontanano i due sposi, il modo in cui la situazione si risolve e i protagonisti si ritrovano è soddisfacente.

Di fatto non manca niente per una buona storia. Forse un po’ di novità e una maggiore scorrevolezza nello stile: la moltitudine di piccoli dettagli rende un filino pesante la narrazione. D’altro canto, questo, per chi apprezza, approfondisce l’ambientazione e la caratterizzazione non solo dei personaggi primari e secondari, ma anche delle dinamiche sociali della cittadina che dà il nome alla serie.

«Ho avuto diciotto mesi per trovarmi un’altra donna, se l’avessi desiderato» affermò, guardandola negli ostinati occhi color oro. «Non voglio Piper Griffin né nessun’altra. Voglio te. E per quanto lusinghi il mio ego sapere che sei gelosa, ho bisogno che tu ci creda.»

(Tratto dal libro)

[Joanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small town ✔️
Second chance ✔️

Just a beautiful low drama/angst story

Part of an inter connected series, can be read on its own and in KU

[Il confine dei libri · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Kim Reads (Read Your Writes Book Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed by Kim

Our Now and Forever is a standalone read. However, readers first meet Snow Cameron in His First and Last. I couldn’t wait to read the story of one of Ardent Springs, Tennessee’s newest residents. I knew Snow had a past she didn’t want to discuss, I just didn’t realize that her past would include Caleb McGraw, her husband.

It seems Snow and Caleb had a whirlwind courtship that resulted in them flying to Vegas and waking up married. Two months into their marriage, Snow decides she doesn’t know her husband and the two are much too different. Instead of talking to her husband, trying to work things out, or asking for a divorce, Snow packs up and leaves like a thief in the night. Now eighteen months later, Caleb has finally found Snow. He wants to know why she left and he wants her to give them a chance.

When I first started reading Our Now and Forever, I wasn't sure how I felt about Snow. It seemed when she left her husband and family in the middle of the night, she had no desire to ever speak to or see her husband again. I found myself wanting to jump into the book and shake some sense into her or just scream at her to say what was wrong.

Caleb for his part was likeable from the start. I’m not going to harp on how great he is from truly listening to Snow to cooking the best meal around. He is simply a dream. “I was paying attention, Snow. We were never just sex for me.”

When Snow lets her guard down and lives in the moment with Caleb, these two are great together. Once she got over her own issues, she became a likeable character and I understood her. The chemistry between these two was amazingly good. In the end, Snow and Caleb realize the depth of their love for one and other. Our Now and Forever is not without a surprise or two and those were definitely turning points in the story for me.

I can’t wait to see who the next Ardent Springs resident to find love is going to be.

**Received a copy from Montlake Romance in exchange for an honest unbiased opinion.**

[Katie Battaglia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley for the copy in exchange for an honest review!

Our Now and Forever follows the story of Snow and Caleb, who had gotten married after only knowing each other a short time. Snow however decides to leave in the middle of the night after 2 months of marriage and never look back. But Caleb wasn't willing to let her go and for almost two years spends much of his time looking for her. When he finally finds her in Ardent Springs, he wants to make their marriage work, but Snow isn't so sure. She tells him that he has one month for them to make it work. But she wasn't expecting to fall madly in love with him all over again, despite an outside force working against her to keep them apart.

I had a love hate relationship with this story. I loved the storyline and I loved Caleb, but Snow drove me absolutely insane for the majority of the story. Her stubbornness alone was enough to make me reconsidering finishing the story. But I decided to stick with it and by the end I felt much better about Snow. I really liked Caleb's character. I loved how attentive he was and how determined he was to get her back. I also loved a lot of the side characters. I also fell in love with the town of Ardent Springs. Despite my issues with Snow, I still really enjoyed this book and I would recommend!

[Bernadette Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of the book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first story that I've read by this author and I really enjoyed it! I thought that the situation between Caleb and Snow was a bit far-fetched in the beginning, but I could soon see how they had gotten into this odd marital situation. Snow really thought she had to run away after they had been married for a brief two months, but she never really expressed her concerns to Caleb at the time, and he did not know she was unhappy. He finally finds her again after eighteen months and he does not want to lose her again. I really admired his persistence and his rapid acceptance of Snow's situation. Caleb really did love Snow and wanted his marriage to work.

I would definitely read other books by this author!

[Anna · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hate to say it but I really disliked this book from the beginning to the end. The only reason I forced myself to read the entire book was the H. I kept hoping the h would turn her sh*t around and show me why he loved her so much. She didn't. I like the author's writing but her character development made me want to punch the heroine in the face...literally.

Runs away from her husband because of his rich, snobby parents, without a word to her husband. Then hides from him and her family for 18 months. Meanwhile during these 18 months she's been communicating with her mother-one-law, the woman who hates her, and has her send notes to her parents so they won't worry. The woman also gives her a heads up when the H is close to finding her.. Don't get me started on her reverse snobbery either. As I type this I can't figure out why I read this.

[Terry Hammoutene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC from NetGalley for a honest review.
This is a beautifully written story about Snow and Caleb who were married in Vegas and after getting much grief from her new Mother in Law she just left. Now it is a year later and Caleb found her. The book is about second chances in a small town.
I love how Snow did what she thought was right and turned her life around, also how when a curve ball is thrown she stands her ground. Caleb also has to decide if he is going to change his whole life to keep her.
I also liked seeing the people from the first book and look forward to the next book in this series.

[Irene · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Our Now and Forever was a heartwarming and entertaining read.

It had the perfect amount of drama and it wasn't overly done. There was just enough to keep you interested in both main characters.

Overall a good afternoon read.

Thank you to Montlake Romance via NetGalley for the advance copy.

[Mary McFarlane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was cute. Much better than the first where I didn't know what was going to happen at every page turn. Nice to see Caleb stick up for what was right and tell his mom to pretty much F off. Maybe a 4th book with Carrie and Tucker will happen after book 3??

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[Oriana L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Il secondo volume della serie Ardent Springs di Terri Osburn è dedicato a Snow Cameron, una donna giovane e misteriosa che avevamo incontrato già nel primo libro i cui protagonisti erano Spencer e Lorelei.
Snow vive ad Ardent Springs da diciotto mesi ormai, dove gestisce un piccolo negozio di chincagliere e oggetti di seconda mano. Sembra aver trovato una sua dimensione, un suo equilibrio che però verrà stravolto dall’arrivo inaspettato di Drew Mc Graw.
Drew è l’uomo che Snow aveva sposato a Las Vegas dopo solo due mesi di conoscenza e che aveva abbandonato da un giorno all’altro diciotto mesi prima.
Snow se n’era andata senza lasciare un biglietto d’addio né un recapito. Era sparita nel nulla gettando il marito nella disperazione.
Dopo un anno e mezzo Drew l’ha finalmente trovata, e invece di inveire contro la moglie per averlo fatto soffrire ed averlo umiliato di fronte alla sua famiglia, è intenzionato a riconquistare Snow e a capire i motivi che si nascondono dietro il suo gesto avventato.
«Non c’è niente che io desideri di più che fare di nuovo la conoscenza di ogni tua curva e ogni delicato recesso del tuo corpo, ma sono serio quando dico che sei tua ad avere l’ultima parola. Te l’ho già spiegato, per me non è mai stato solo sesso tra noi.»
Snow rimane sconcertata dall’arrivo in città di Drew, cerca di scacciarlo, di dirgli tutte le ragioni per cui non possono stare insieme, ma suo marito le propone un patto: avranno un mese di tempo per conoscersi meglio come coppia, scoprire cosa li ha uniti oltre al sesso, e se dopo quel tempo Snow resterà ancora della sua opinione, Drew getterà la spugna e le concederà il divorzio.
Tuttavia, man mano che passano i giorni, Snow ha la possibilità di conoscere realmente Drew e apprezzare degli aspetti del suo carattere che lo rendono totalmente diverso dai suoi pomposi genitori. Vede Drew come un uomo gentile e sensibile, disposto a tutto pur di riaverla nella sua vita.
Ma il soggiorno ad Ardent Springs dà a Drew non solo l’opportunità di riconquistare la donna della sua vita, ma anche quello di trovare finalmente la sua strada professionale sottraendosi all’influenza economica e psicologica dei suoi genitori.
Devo dire che è un bel personaggio: serio, pacato, ironico al punto giusto e molto romantico. Purtroppo non posso dire la stessa cosa di Snow che a volte mi è sembrata troppo egoista e incurante dei sentimenti del marito. È palese che sfoghi su di lui la propria insicurezza, ma questo non è un buon motivo per fare delle battutine infelici o sminuire la forza dei sentimenti che l’uomo prova per lei. Spesso e volentieri avrei voluto che fosse più accondiscendente con Drew e non si comportasse come un adolescente capricciosa.
La storia nell’insieme è carina, a tratti prolissa e dal ritmo lento, ma tutto sommato piacevole da leggere. Lo stile è molto semplice e l’uso della terza persona nella narrazione è utile per avere un quadro generale della situazione e scoprire chi sono e come si muovono gli altri personaggi di Ardent Springs.
In conclusione Il nostro ora e per sempre è meno avvincente del primo, ma se vi piacciono i romanzi ambientati nei piccoli paesini dove tutti conoscono tutti, narrati in un perfetto stile Harmony e dove l’happy ending è assicurato, allora questa serie fa al caso vostro.

[Harem's Book · Rating 3 out of 5]

Il secondo volume della serie Ardent Springs di Terri Osburn è dedicato a Snow Cameron, una donna giovane e misteriosa che avevamo incontrato già nel primo libro i cui protagonisti erano Spencer e Lorelei.
Snow vive ad Ardent Springs da diciotto mesi ormai, dove gestisce un piccolo negozio di chincagliere e oggetti di seconda mano. Sembra aver trovato una sua dimensione, un suo equilibrio che però verrà stravolto dall’arrivo inaspettato di Drew Mc Graw.
Drew è l’uomo che Snow aveva sposato a Las Vegas dopo solo due mesi di conoscenza e che aveva abbandonato da un giorno all’altro diciotto mesi prima.
Snow se n’era andata senza lasciare un biglietto d’addio né un recapito. Era sparita nel nulla gettando il marito nella disperazione.


Dopo un anno e mezzo Drew l’ha finalmente trovata, e invece di inveire contro la moglie per averlo fatto soffrire ed averlo umiliato di fronte alla sua famiglia, è intenzionato a riconquistare Snow e a capire i motivi che si nascondono dietro il suo gesto avventato.

«Non c’è niente che io desideri di più che fare di nuovo la conoscenza di ogni tua curva e ogni delicato recesso del tuo corpo, ma sono serio quando dico che sei tua ad avere l’ultima parola. Te l’ho già spiegato, per me non è mai stato solo sesso tra noi.»

Snow rimane sconcertata dall’arrivo in città di Drew, cerca di scacciarlo, di dirgli tutte le ragioni per cui non possono stare insieme, ma suo marito le propone un patto: avranno un mese di tempo per conoscersi meglio come coppia, scoprire cosa li ha uniti oltre al sesso, e se dopo quel tempo Snow resterà ancora della sua opinione, Drew getterà la spugna e le concederà il divorzio.
Tuttavia, man mano che passano i giorni, Snow ha la possibilità di conoscere realmente Drew e apprezzare degli aspetti del suo carattere che lo rendono totalmente diverso dai suoi pomposi genitori. Vede Drew come un uomo gentile e sensibile, disposto a tutto pur di riaverla nella sua vita.
Ma il soggiorno ad Ardent Springs dà a Drew non solo l’opportunità di riconquistare la donna della sua vita, ma anche quello di trovare finalmente la sua strada professionale sottraendosi all’influenza economica e psicologica dei suoi genitori.
Devo dire che è un bel personaggio: serio, pacato, ironico al punto giusto e molto romantico. Purtroppo non posso dire la stessa cosa di Snow che a volte mi è sembrata troppo egoista e incurante dei sentimenti del marito.

È palese che sfoghi su di lui la propria insicurezza, ma questo non è un buon motivo per fare delle battutine infelici o sminuire la forza dei sentimenti che l’uomo prova per lei.

Spesso e volentieri avrei voluto che fosse più accondiscendente con Drew e non si comportasse come un adolescente capricciosa.
La storia nell’insieme è carina, a tratti prolissa e dal ritmo lento, ma tutto sommato piacevole da leggere. Lo stile è molto semplice e l’uso della terza persona nella narrazione è utile per avere un quadro generale della situazione e scoprire chi sono e come si muovono gli altri personaggi di Ardent Springs.
In conclusione Il nostro ora e per sempre è meno avvincente del primo, ma se vi piacciono i romanzi ambientati nei piccoli paesini dove tutti conoscono tutti, narrati in un perfetto stile Harmony e dove l’happy ending è assicurato, allora questa serie fa al caso vostro.
Alla prossima,

Vanilla

STORIA

[Jeannie King · Rating 5 out of 5]

My heart stopped

There were times in the book my heart almost stopped. Your characters are so well defined the readers feel like they know them in person. We care about them, we want the best for them.
Until you stop writing books like this I will never get my housework done. What a beautiful story.
Sometimes love can really take its toll..... but love always pulls you back.
I have read six of your books in a week.
The “ Anchor island series “ is one your readers do not want to miss.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Snow marries Caleb and when she finds out his parents are rich and he has a sizable trust fund and she finds out his parents do not agree with the marriage she runs off in the middle of the night with the help of Calebs mother who keeps the secret from Caleb.
Caleb is determined to find his wife and goes to Ardent Springs 18 months later and finds his "wife" and he tries to convince her they should be together. He ends up finding out about his mother keeping her whereabouts and has to choose between Snow and his mother and he chooses snow. They end up renewing their vows with all their new friends in Ardent Springs

[Penny Leidecker · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautifully written second chance romance. After almost eighteen months, Caleb finds Snow, his runaway bride. This story tells us about the start of their romance and rushed marriage. He takes her home to Baton Rouge and once his family becomes involved, things go downhill for Snow. Will they be able to save their marriage or will his parents get their way? Grab your copy and get ready to make some new friends from Ardent Springs.

[Zarah Gagatiga · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice

It’s not a Powerpuff Girls spin off, but that’s how I felt reading the entire book. Nothing could go wrong in this romance novel. It’s written in the stars. The chase. The reunion. Meddling old people. Fairy god mother and besties left and right. It’s a feel good book and I’m glad I read it at a time that I’m spent from too much rational thinking.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Parts of this book, I loved, but there were other parts where the characters did some stupid things. I love this series, but based on some of the stupid things done , I couldn't give this 5 stars, so I rounded the 3.5 stars up to 4 stars. The 4 stars are based on me loving a lot of the book.