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My Kind of Forever

(Beaumont #5)

Heidi McLaughlin (Goodreads Author)

4.28 · Rating details · 2,948 Ratings · 282 Reviews

Liam Page knows music and a life of solitude, but that all changed when he returned to Beaumont. The once notorious bad boy lead singer of 4225 West is now living the domesticated life with his wife and high school sweetheart, Josie, and their son, Noah. Life is good for the Westbury family, until Liam is called back to Los Angeles and the place where it all started for hi ...more

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Dec 15, 2014 Michelle (Much Loved Books) rated it it was amazing

Reading My Kind of Forever, and then having to formulate my thoughts into a review has got to be one of the hardest things I've had to do. This series has just blew me away with each installment, and while I wanted to dive right in, devour the story and be finished in record time, I made this one last. I really did not want this book, or this series to come to an end.

As I write this review it is so hard to keep it spoiler free and I hope, I do not only the book, but the author, Heidi McLaughlin, Reading My Kind of Forever, and then having to formulate my thoughts into a review has got to be one of the hardest things I've had to do. This series has just blew me away with each installment, and while I wanted to dive right in, devour the story and be finished in record time, I made this one last. I really did not want this book, or this series to come to an end.

As I write this review it is so hard to keep it spoiler free and I hope, I do not only the book, but the author, Heidi McLaughlin, justice with it, so apologies for vagueness.

What a great first paragraph. I was giddy with excitement reading it, but then as the chapter progressed something was thrown into the mix to make me go back and read it all again, just to make sure I hadn't missed out on an important bit due to my excitement. As the story progresses we definitely see Noah in a different light, he's older and not so happy with parental displays of affection, for him and for each other. This new change is something he is not happy about, and feels like this is a change for Liam and Josie to have a chance at something Noah didn't have.

4225 West are failing, they are losing sales, popularity, and money. They have to go back to LA to not only help and old friend out, but also get themselves back in the spotlight, but this only brings up bad memories for Josie, of Liam leaving her and not coming back. This was emotional to read, I know the history of this break up, who was at fault, and what happened. But with everything going on Josie is unable to go with Liam, she is stuck at home due to other commitments and is finding it hard to deal with the publicity surround Liam and an upcoming book. But it also gives Josie the chance to step back and think about her relationship with Liam, and what it could have been like if he had stayed with her.

He gave me the opportunity to grow up and find the me I needed to be without him guiding our path. It just sucks how it all happened.

Just when we thought Sam was out the picture, she back with a vengeance, this time in a tell all book, taken from her diary, that is being published by a journalist. It holds every secret, every singe thing that went on between Sam and Liam, shit is about to hit the fan, and it won't be pretty at all. I really want the slap the journalist that thought ti would be a good idea to publish this book. To add to the mixture, Mr Moreno is back, determined he is going to make some money off the band, or off the members individually. Is Liam strong enough to fight a war from both sides whilst keeping the band together and his wife happy.

Liam and Josie have already had a lot to deal with, and they do not need the past flung in thier face. With Liam in LA helping out an old friend, it's Josie who see's the book first, and all her old fears and hurt comes back to haunt her. To make matters worse, when she goes to confront Liam about it, she is met with his past, and his present, all presented neatly on stage for her.

One thing I love about My Kind of Forever were the alternate chapters that give Liam a glimpse into his life if he has of stayed with Josie when she was pregnant with Noah. He gets to see what his career, his life, and his future would have looked like, and it's not exactly a bed of roses. But this also makes him truly grateful for what he has and the decisions he made, it also helps them compromise on the future of 4225 West, and the future of thier family.

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What a sad, but amazing end to this series. I am sad to see this series end, but My Kind of Forever ensures it goes out with a bang. You don't want to miss this finale. ...more

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Apr 05, 2015 Beverly rated it really liked it

Shelves: rockgasm, rock-gods, romantic-and-funny, sweet-lovely

Soo Happy to be back in Beaumont! I have been in love with Liam Page since March 2013. I am a 4225 West die-hard fan and proud groupie, so OBVIOUSLY, "My Kind of Forever" was a MUST READ!

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I must say the level of drama and angst here was off the charts. I loved that. Finally some of the questions I had were answered. I have to say JoJo drove me absolutely crazy at times, but that's JoJo.

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I am sad this is the end of the series, but all of them will be in my heart forever.

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Jan 31, 2018 Rejane rated it did not like it

Shelves: do-not-finished, authors-i-trust-no-more, boring, couple-with-prevous-hea, i-don-t-recommend, i-m-a-quitter-after-all, i-paid-for-this-and-i-regret-it, lame-weak-characters, mc-can-t-stand-pressure, misunderstanding-miscommunication

This is what I called unnecessary book. Causing stupid drama to couple who had a nice hea in their first book.
I found out I have a couple of this series books in my kindle still unread. I decided to check out these books again because I went to watch FOREVER MY GIRL ( made into a movie). I have to say I don't know why the author allowed so many changes in the story. It just wasn't her book anymore. Actually, that's the reason I came to check the books again. Because I thought I was wrong and I This is what I called unnecessary book. Causing stupid drama to couple who had a nice hea in their first book.
I found out I have a couple of this series books in my kindle still unread. I decided to check out these books again because I went to watch FOREVER MY GIRL ( made into a movie). I have to say I don't know why the author allowed so many changes in the story. It just wasn't her book anymore. Actually, that's the reason I came to check the books again. Because I thought I was wrong and I didn't remember the story right. Turns out the FOREVER MY GIRL I read, but it really wasn't. They even change the kid's gender: it was a boy in the book. In the movie: a girls. IMO, it felt like a joke to the author. SMH.
Anyway, coming back to this book. I decided DNF it at 29% because I was struggling. There are 250 pages. So, not worthy my time and effort. I have it since it was published and I forgot about it until yesterday. I should have known better by now to refrain to read books about couples who already had their very HEA in previous books. I don't know why authors have this inclination to mess up a relationship who showed to be strong in their 1st story making the couple's bond not so strong in the sequel. This 2 are married for 2 years, had a 10 years old son (the story is in the 1st book) and now they are adopting a baby boy. I THINK I was supposed to feel emotional about the adopting plot but it felt forced. TOO forced. Too fake. And I could not feel their "love" for this choice. It was cold. Just there, because she couldn't conceive anymore (maybe she will by the end, but I will never know). And then male mc leaving to LA to "revive" his band. My point is... maybe this plot would be believable if after 2 year together these 2 were strong enough. But he author made their relationship weak. They really didn't trust each other. They have a lot of doubts and WHAT IFS was the base of their inner thoughts I had to deal 99% of this 29% I read. Too much inner monologue is not fun and it added to my struggle to keep reading it.
They don't communicate. They don't share, They don't talk. Their trust is build on the sand. In the 1st sign of trouble and struggle they doubt each other and themselves. Not what I want to read in a book about a couple with previous HEA.
I regret starting reading this, even if I didn't like FOREVER MY GIRL, they had their happy end there and I as a reader had closure. This book just brought us back to the same feeling when male mc left the heroine the 1st time. ...more

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Jan 09, 2015 Sofia Lazaridou rated it liked it

Shelves: to-read-2

My kind of forever concludes not only Liam and Josie's story but also The Beaumont Series. I have not read Finding My Way or 12 Days of Forever so keep that in mind while you read this review. I was hesitant about this book, mostly because I know how a story can be ruined for the sake of one more full-length novel (yes Find me I am looking at you). To be honest, I am still not sure if 4 stars is the right rating for the book, so don't seem surprised if the rating changes some day. I had a couple My kind of forever concludes not only Liam and Josie's story but also The Beaumont Series. I have not read Finding My Way or 12 Days of Forever so keep that in mind while you read this review. I was hesitant about this book, mostly because I know how a story can be ruined for the sake of one more full-length novel (yes Find me I am looking at you). To be honest, I am still not sure if 4 stars is the right rating for the book, so don't seem surprised if the rating changes some day. I had a couple of issues with the story.

Problem number one. Josie and Liam have been married for about two years and Josie still believes that Liam is going to cheat on her or will ask her for a divorce. I was expecting a little more trust on both parties and a stronger bond between those two. Josie spends half the book wondering what or who Liam does in LA. That wasn't the kind of relationship I wanted Josie and Liam to have.

Problem number two. Liam and Noah have a fragile bond. How can Liam doubt himself as a father after two years and why didn't he reach out to Noah when he felt that he could be replaced by Nick? I was expecting a touching father/son moment somewhere in the book to seal their relationship. In this book, Noah spent more time with Nick than Liam.

Problem number three and that's on me. That problem has two parts, and both of them are about the books I didn't read as I stated above. The book begins with Liam and Josie seeing their baby and finding its sex. Since I hadn't read 12 days of forever, I didn't know who Meredith was or that she was the baby's mama. I was caught by surprise. The second part is the reminder of Liam's not so lovely post. Why did I have to be reminded of Liam and all his women? I don't want to read about my main characters sleeping with other people and that's the reason I will probably never read Finding My Way. Layla was added for the sake of more drama in my opinion.

Problem number three and a half, which I thought after I stopped writing my review. Some things were never answered. The question I wanted the most answered was the identity of the person who sent the diaries to that author. I am guessing it's Sam's uncle, but you never know.

But this book had some good aspects, so it wasn't all bad. I am always happy to revisit some of the characters I have read about and liked or loved. Liam's mother was unexpected and welcomed addition to the story. The kids even though, don't appear much are a good addition to the story and I was extremely happy when I read that the kids will get a spin-off series/story, someday. We were sort of teased about Noah and Peyton's story (if they aren't together I will not be happy). I hope they don't end up like Liam and Josie. I will keep an eye for those books. ...more

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Sep 28, 2017 Yuana rated it really liked it

Shelves: favorite, read-2017

4.5 * really love this book and book 1.
Cannot wait to see the movie 😍

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Aug 28, 2015 Jenny - Book Sojourner rated it it was amazing

Shelves: e-arc, read-in-2015

4.5 Stars

Reading 'My Kind of Forever' is like being reunited with old friends. This is not a standalone. If you haven't read at least 'Forever My Girl', you will be a little lost. The rest of the romances from this series also play varying roles in this book. So really, this was my chance to catch up with Liam and Josie, as well as the rest of my favorite Beaumont family.

In brief, Liam and Josie have been married for a couple years now, very much in love, but also hitting a bit of a crossroads. 4.5 Stars

Reading 'My Kind of Forever' is like being reunited with old friends. This is not a standalone. If you haven't read at least 'Forever My Girl', you will be a little lost. The rest of the romances from this series also play varying roles in this book. So really, this was my chance to catch up with Liam and Josie, as well as the rest of my favorite Beaumont family.

In brief, Liam and Josie have been married for a couple years now, very much in love, but also hitting a bit of a crossroads. The thing is, Liam is a musician, lead singer of 4225 West, yet has been living a quiet family life in Beaumont while plugging away with Harrison and JD in their studio. While this has been great for their families, the time away from LA and the limelight has been affecting their popularity and position on the charts, which will also affect their finances. But the call back to Los Angeles, during a sensitive time in their lives, dredges up the past, which dredges up doubts, insecurities, and tests communication big time.

I loved that we got to see this window of time into Liam and Josie's marriage. So often books end with a happy-ever-after, when really the relationship is just starting. Any marriage is going to have its issues. Then add in Liam and Josie's rocky past, and the potential there is exacerbated. So I really respected the journey they took to solidify their relationship through all the tests they faced.

Liam and Josie had their fair share of drama and angst to deal with. This was a great opportunity to make or break them. Communication! It's amazing how much good or bad communication can affect a relationship. And these two may have tested my patience. But their issues were also very legitimate and I could totally sympathize with them (even while I wanted to shake them). But they also needed to go through all they've gone through to truly find peace in who they are as a couple and where their future lies.

I fell in love with Liam, Josie, and Noah a little bit more in this story. Okay, a lot more. Liam and Josie have a special place in my fictional couple heart. I felt the love coming off the pages. I also felt the insecurities, but the overwhelming sensation was to do anything it took to give them their "forever," and I loved that. And I loved seeing them as their own small family, as well as the big family. Seeing all the couples, all the kids, and some special additions, brought a smile to my face and heart. I loved how everything came together in the end. I'm missing these characters already, and am so glad this book was added to this wonderful series. ...more

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Aug 30, 2015 Jackie rated it it was amazing

Being Liam Page isn't easy. Especially when the crazy even from the dead manage to turn your life upside down. Sam is dead but not gone. Even dead she wants to screw Liam over and destroy him.

Liam has been happy with Josie and Noah in Beaumont but his career has been suffering. 4225 West has slowly been sinking. Liam knows he has to go back to LA to revive his career. But at what cost? Can he keep his marriage and have a successful career?

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Aug 24, 2015 Lauren at Live Read and Breathe Reviews rated it liked it

Shelves: arc-to-review-read, part-of-a-series, rock-star, insecure-heroine

3 - 4225 West Loving Stars

Source: eARC for Honest Review Courtesy of Author

I was so flippin' excited to read this, as I have absolutely loved the Beaumont series, and more Josie and Liam I couldn't wait. Sadly, though in the end I didn't love it. Was it great to see more Liam and Josie? Absolutely but what we did see of them didn't wow me, if anything it was the opposite.

Sometimes when books are continuation of couples after their epilogues it can be great and other times not so

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Jun 29, 2018 ☆☆Hannah☆☆ rated it liked it · review of another edition

This was a decent book. Not really sure if it was necessary of not. It pretty much was just a lot of extra drama. Josie was insecure in this. No matter how many times Liam tried to reassure her it didn't work. I was happy that Liam's mom got her act together. She finally got to be happy.

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Dec 31, 2014 Veronica LaRoche rated it it was amazing

I am sad to see the Beaumont Series come to an end. There were good times, sad times and times while I was reading wanting to throw my kindle lol. The emotions that I felt while reading, made me love Heidi as a writer all over again. With Liam having everything he has always dreamed of, his wife Josie, his son Noah and his band 4225 West can he have the life he always wanted? When Liam and his band go back to LA will his dream of the life he always wanted be shattered by his past? I couldn't put ...more

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Sep 21, 2015 ★MC's Corner★ rated it it was amazing

*MC’s Corner*
Liam, Josie & Noah are my favorite characters on Beaumont Series.
I never finished or started the other ones.
When I found out there’s this… a finale novella. I was so excited!

LOVE IT!
This is what I call ending the story.
There’s not much blah blah blah and dramas.
What I want to see on this kind of novellas is HEA. Heidi McLaughlin did.

*thumbs up*

@gleekidMC

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Aug 15, 2015 Rachel marked it as to-read

Shelves: need-to-check-safety

This one BETTER be safe with no cheating!!!!

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Aug 24, 2015 Rebecca rated it it was amazing

Can I give this more than 5 stars? I absolutely loved it, and couldn't put it down. As the highly anticipated final installment of the Beaumont series, this story once again followed Liam and Josie on their quest to forever. Everything about this book drew me in, and it was nice to catch up with each of the couples I came to love throughout the last few years. While I'm sad to see the end of the Beaumont series, Heidi did the ending justice and I was not disappointed.

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Aug 17, 2015 Tamara rated it it was amazing

So sad that this is the conclusion but Heidi could not have written a better book to end it!! We watch as Liam tries to handle his happy ever after and his music career. This book had me on an emotional roller coaster! It was great to catch up with all the other couples and kids in the Beaumont gang!

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Sep 06, 2015 Nancy❤The❤Bookaholic rated it it was amazing

Shelves: dual-pov, rock-star, favorites

This series was amazing! I love Liam and Josie and this was a perfect ending for them.

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Feb 21, 2017 Donna Potter rated it it was amazing

❤❤❤. I just wish Liam wasn't such a manwhore!!! & stage or not don't disrespect your wife. If your wife is appalled by your behavior act or not & feels disrespected ... it is! & if it's your past or not both characters should share it if they every expect to move forward w a solid trusting relationship! In addition, for being all in charge kind of personality why couldn't he stand up to these women?!? He's a rockstar for god sakes & cant tell someone (Tricia & Layla) no he's ...more

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Sep 12, 2015 Emily C rated it it was amazing

Wow!! My Kind of Forever gave me just the closure I needed with Liam and Josie. I didn't even realize I needed it until I started reading it!! All the lingering doubts and questions about the past all get answered. And it's not always easy. In fact it is hard which makes it so real!!! I must admit I shed a few tears and my heart was hurting at times, but so worth it all. This journey for Liam and Josie completely solidified their bond and made it a completely mature one! They completely just gre ...more

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Aug 09, 2015 Darcy rated it liked it

Shelves: 2015, e-book, romance

For a lot of this one I was annoyed. It seemed like we had already covered the issues for Josie and Liam. I wanted them to stay in their HEA, not run into problems. Josie's self doubt drove me nuts, even as I understood it. It didn't help that Liam's actions seemed to feed those insecurities. What saved the book for me was the last bit at the end. I liked the Christmas morning scene, loved the wedding, the song and finally the family dance.

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Mar 31, 2015 Kindle Crack Book Reviews Cheri rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc-or-provided-by-author, love-me-im-a-rock-star-or-actor

4.50 stars!

My Kind of Forever is my kind of book. Heidi did it again! This rock and roll romance pulled on my heart strings in the latest installment in this fantastic series. Liam, Josie, and 4225 West fans do not want to miss this one!

This review appears on www.kindlecrack.net, www.facebook.com/kindlecrack, Goodreads, Amazon, Google+ and Twitter. A review copy of this book was kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

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Sep 06, 2015 Olga rated it it was ok

Shelves: dual-pov, everyone-loved-it-but-me, its-not-you-its-me, meh

I don't know what happened. I loved other books by this author, not this series though. There must be something wrong with me since everybody and their mother seem to love it. Oh, well, you can't have everything you want.

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May 12, 2015 Bethany rated it really liked it

This was a nice ending to a series I've loved. I really can't wait for the kids to get their own story's.

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Aug 31, 2015 Once Upon a Twilight added it

Review coming soon!

LOVED!!!!

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Jun 10, 2015 Ana rated it really liked it

OMG!can't wait but I hope Liam is not fucking up again;-)

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Feb 02, 2018 Janell Wheeler rated it really liked it

Shelves: music-movies, companion

Oh my this book took me on a roller coaster. You know going in that your couple is going to be okay, but wow what a ride this was. I have to say though I'm happy this book was written the way it was. I absolutely loved Forever My Girl, and it was written quite a while ago and the author's writing has come a long way since then. Some of the issues that were in forever my girl I think really got an opportunity to come full circle in this book. You got to really see Josie and Liam battle their sepa ...more

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Apr 15, 2018 Kara rated it liked it

I have no shame; Liam and Josie are my guilty pleasure. Add Noah to the mix and the young man he’s growing into...yep I’m a sucker. So why the three stars, Kara? Lack of originality. The same doubts due to trust issues keep creeping in with these two and the key to all of this is communication. Which doesn’t improve till well after 50%. That being said, I’ll still be finishing this series off. And only then will I watch the movie.

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Jun 23, 2017 Iricha rated it it was amazing

the Beaumont series is amazing from the beginning to the end.

I enjoy the fist book so much that I was reading Harrison story and them JD story and suddenly I was reading my kind of forever!

I love that is so good with the fans that Heidi considered to continue the series. I hope to read it! be there when the kids have their own stories to tell.

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Jan 28, 2018 NinaReader rated it really liked it

4.5 Stars!

Ah....satisfaction! It's the ending that I wanted Liam and Josie to have! So thank you HM for that!

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Aug 07, 2018 Meg rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-i-will-read-again, college

This book was so great! It was a great love story that had a lot of plot twists.

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Dec 15, 2014 Audrey rated it it was amazing

First of all, knowing this book was the very last book I would be getting for the Beaumont series made reading this all that more special. I didn't know what to expect and what more conflict and trials lay ahead for Liam and Josie. I may have even been a bit hesitant and afraid to see one of my favorite couples, who are so solid in subsequent Beaumont books as they helped their friends get through their own ordeals, face new challenges as they already went through a lot to be together.
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Feb 01, 2015 Trudy Dowling rated it it was amazing

My Kind of Forever is my kind of book. Except for one thing, it is the final book. I have been deep into the Beaumont series since the beginning. It has been a rollercoaster ride with their ex-manager at the controls. When you think everything is going smoothly someone or something comes along to cause problems. Liam is struggling. He needs LA for the band and success. He needs the town of Beaumont for family and stability. The band goes to LA to help a friend, leaving Josie and her insecurities ...more

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Heidi McLaughlin is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of The Beaumont Series, The Boys of Summer, and The Archers.

Originally, from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont, with her husband, two daughters, and their three dogs.

In 2012, Heidi turned her passion for reading into a full-fledged literary career, writing over twenty novels, inclu ...more