Down on her luck... Since divorcing her abusive ex, Natalie is finally on her way back to the woman she used to be. She has a job she loves, an apartment that's all her own, and the best group of friends a woman could have. Content with her current situation, Natalie has no idea that her world is about to be turned upside down.
The man who has everything... To the outside world, Carson Brandt appears to have everything he could ever want, and then some. He built his company from the ground up, and as CEO of Brandt Industries, he has the world at his fingertips. But, there's one thing he doesn't have, and she's the only one who can give it to him.
Natalie thinks she's going on a work trip to Ireland, but Carson has other plans. Will he convince her to give him the eternity he desires, or will their differences prove to be too vast?
Bethany Lopez is a USA Today Bestselling author of more than seventy published works, as both Bethany Lopez and DJ Bryce, and has been publishing since 2011. She's a lover of all things romance, which she incorporates into the books she writes, no matter the genre.
When she isn't reading or writing, she loves spending time with family and traveling whenever possible.
Bethany can usually be found with a cup of coffee or glass of wine at hand, and will never turn down a cupcake!
Literary Agent - Amanda Wooden, SBR Media amanda@sbrmedia.com
Carson Brant didn't have a great childhood. His mother left when he was young, and his older brother died. This left him with a bitter father who took every opportunity to show him how much he hated him. He went on to make himself an extremely successful and wealthy businessman. All he wanted was to find the right woman to love, and love him in return. He's got his sights on someone, but he's been biding his time. Now the time has come.
Natalie is a couple years out of an abusive relationship. She love nothing more than to be noticed and worshipped by the owner of the company she works in HR for. She can't speak normally in front of him, and she's sure he'd never notice her in that way. Now a two week trip to Ireland with her boss is in store, and who knows what could possibly happen.
Oh my, could there be a more perfect couple? I loved how Carson was so sweet and attentive. He knew what he wanted and went after it, if not carefully. He knew when Natalie needed sweet and soft and he did it well. This extended work trip was going to give him the perfect opportunity to show he how he felt.
Natalie was very self conscious. After a horrible marriage, she never thought she could have a meaningful relationship. Therefore, when Carson makes the reason for including her on the trip, she's sure it's just a tempeotatu two week thing. I loved watching her come out of her shell with Carson's help. I felt lile she grew by leaps and bounds by the end of the story.
I was in awe from beginning to end. This was my first book by this authort, but I'll read more from her in the future for sure. I loved that this was written in dual points of view. I loved the fact that Carson's past didn't affect him negatively in life. him I also loved that Natalie allowed herself another chance at love, when so many would have given up. This was a short, sweet, and an absolute pleasure to read!
For Eternity by Bethany Lopez is her novella as part of the Tempting Luck anthology. This is part of her Time for Love series but can be read on its own. This was a sweet and charming romance.
Carson Brandt worked hard for everything he has. He built his company with hard work and dedication. He has everything he could ever want at the tip of this fingertips, except the woman he wants. But he is ready to show her all they could be together.
Natalie finally feels like her life is her own. After years of abuse, she divorced her husband and is finally feeling like herself again. She has a job she loves and is making friends. She is happy with her life. She has no idea how much it is about to change.
Carson decides to take Natalie to Ireland with him as part of a business trip, but he also wants to tell her how he feels about her and show her how good they can be together. But he also knows he needs to be patient and supportive. Though Natalie is apprehensive at first, she does find Carson attractive, but her history makes her hesitant. For Eternity is a quick, sweet and charming read about second chances and fresh starts.
I'm always impressed when an author is able to pull off a well developed novella, unfortunately this isn't one of them. It's not a a bad story, there just isn't much of a plot or character development.
Unless you're invested in this series I'd pass on this one, it was mediocre at best.
I’ve been wanting this story for so long! I could not wait for Carson’s story after meeting him in the previous books in the series. Not only do we find out how romantic he can be, but we also get to check out his skills in the bedroom. *waggles eyebrows* It was a quick read that was sweet & sexy and absolutely perfect.
Natalie, who used to to be in an abusive marriage, is swept off her feet by Mr. Romantic...aka Carson. He’s had his eye on Nat for quite some time, and he couldn’t wait for the opportunity to make his move. He takes her to Ireland, letting her see places she’s never been to before, experiencing things she’s never had the chance to do before. The sparks fly and these two together couldn’t be more adorable.
Again, this author delivers a good story within this well-written novella and gives the reader everything they need.
4 stars I haven't read the series yet but I enjoyed my first foray into it. This was a quick read about a woman finding happiness after divorcing her abusive ex-husband and the man waiting in the wings.
Carson is a fantastic guy with a ton to give. He's found the one he wants to give it all to, the only thing is...she doesn't really know yet. As a member of his company, she never suspected that Carson was interested in her but he's adored get from afar for a long while. He whisks her away on a fantasy trip to Ireland and courts her.
A ALL CONSUMING, DELICIOUSLY PLEASING STORY THAT YANKED MY BREATH RIGHT FROM MY LUNGS AND HAD MY HEART CLENCHING AND MY THIGHS TREMBLING!!
I LOVED For Eternity by Bethany Lopez TO PIECES! Perfectly paced, full of steam, seduction, irresistibly wonderful characters and a plot that just drew me in, I was downright happy with this story. Bethany Lopez knows how to write the BEST books. Her stories are always sexy, sizzling, romantic reads that I delight in, yet For Eternity STILL managed to surprise and amaze me. Its SO. VERY. GOOD. This anthology is worth getting JUST For Eternity, I swear!
The story was short and a little too abrupt for my liking. I wish Natalie and Carson has a little more history together because their romance felt rushed to me and I wasn't satisfied with this novella. It has some good parts like the main characters who were likable and the ending chapter (I can't remember if it was an epilogue or not, sorry). The characters had backstories and at least on Carson's part, there was interest for the other before the trip happened. I just wish the novella was longer. I believe that the story needed more room and time to develop.
This was a quick, sexy, fun read. Carson had a hard childhood, but it drove him to become the sexy, talented man he is today. Natalie was a sweet heroine that I couldn’t help but want to be besties with. She had this shy side, until Carson showed her just how beautiful and wanted she is. This was a great, drama free quick read that I would definitely recommend!!
I just loved this book by Bethany! Follow Carson, after a year of wanting her, Natalie who was in an abusive relationship, he feels the time is right to show her exactly what she means to him! He whisks her away and romances her to show her how much he cares, under the guise of a business trip! Follow their story, sweet and swoon worthy as Carson takes on Natalie's demons and tries to show her she's worth it! 5 stars, grab this one!
For Eternity is a quick story. This is Carson and Natalie's story. I haven't read The Time for Love series but I plan to. If you want more of a background on Carson or Natalie you might one to. But you could get away with not reading it. For Eternity is sweet and romantic. I am looking forward to more of Bethany's books.
I haven't read the series yet but I enjoyed my first foray into it. This was a quick read about a woman finding happiness after divorcing her abusive ex-husband and the man waiting in the wings.
Carson is a fantastic guy with a ton to give. He's found the one he wants to give it all to, the only thing is...she doesn't really know yet. As a member of his company, she never suspected that Carson was interested in her but he's adored get from afar for a long while. He whisks her away on a fantasy trip to Ireland and courts her.
She was recovering from a bad marriage and worked for him but he watched and cared from afar. Now he is ready to take it all the way but first he whisked her off and far away from distractions. Now it’s time to just do them and see if all the infatuation is something worth pursuing. She gets a second chance at life and true love he gets all of his dreams coming to life. A great story of love found and souls healed. This author does love well, especially those that need healing. They get to see a side to each other that no one else does and watch as love grows.
Natalie and Carson are back. For Eternity by Bethany Lopez is book 7,5 in the A Time For Love Series, a novella. Natalie is divorced from her abusive ex. She has build a new life, has a job she loves, great friends , her own apartement. Carson Brandt is a self made businessman, he´s CEO of Brandt Industries. He has nearly everything. Except something that only Natalie can give him. For Eternity is a sweet novella, a quick, short read, well written with a beautiful HEA.
For Eternity is my first book I read in this series. Now I am intrigued and need to add the previous books to my TBR asap! Carson and Natalie had a slow burn romance. The attraction was always there but, due to Natalie's circumstances Carson has to stay away. A chance has now come for these two to see where things lead. Natalie definitely deserves true love and Carson is the one that can make it happen.
For Eternity is a great short Romance story that is perfect for a weekend read. You definitely can get lost in the book world with this book!
This story was soooo sweet! I love Carson and Natalie..he is very good at romancing! What I love the most tho...Ireland! The place I call home these days and yes, a beautiful place! The settings certainly made me even happier. Carson is the boss and Natalie works in HR..and he is being sneaky and using the work excuse to whisk her away to romance the heck out ofher! Love everything about it!
I originally read For Eternity by Bethany Lopez as part of the Tempting Luck anthology and really enjoyed it. So when I had the chance to listen to the audiobook, I jumped at the chance. This is part of her Time for Love series and is a novella that can be read or listened on its own. This was a sweet and charming romance.
Carson Brandt worked hard for everything he has. He built his company with hard work and dedication. He has everything he could ever want at the tip of this fingertips; except the woman he wants. But he is ready to show her all they could be together and is ready to take that step now.
Natalie finally feels like her life is her own. After years of abuse, she has divorced her husband and is finally feeling like herself again. She has a job she loves and is making friends. She is happy with her life. She has no idea how much it is about to change.
Carson decides to take Natalie to Ireland with him as part of a business trip, but he also wants to tell her how he feels about her and show her how good they can be together. But he also knows he needs to be patient and supportive. Though Natalie is apprehensive at first, she does find Carson attractive, but her history makes her hesitant. For Eternity is a quick, sweet and charming read/listen about second chances and fresh starts. Melissa Durbin does a great job in bringing this story to life and I loved getting lost in Carson and Natalie again.
🖋 SNEAK PEEK REVIEW 🖋 This was a sweet addition to the Time for Love Series. Carson and Natalie's story was filled with so much sweetness that you itch to take a random trip away to see if the connection between two people is actually more. Hesitation is a given but the surprises and the romantic gestures more than make up for them. ~ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars
This was a sweet, sweet story! I got the chance to read this because I was given the ARc. This is the perfect story for romantic people! I strongly recommend you read the whole series, just because it's awesome....and this is a wonderful addition!
This is a short and sweet love story. Natalie has been divorced for awhile and works for Carson who is the CEO of his company. Carson has been in love with Natalie for over a year, but has wanted to let her be her own person after her divorce as her ex was not good to her. He plans a “business” trip to Ireland and takes Natalie with him.
Carson didn’t have a good childhood, but has grown into a wonderful man. He is good to his employees, a good friend, and someone you can count on. You can’t help but love him! I loved how good he was to Natalie. If you like short and sweet love stories, then this is the book for you. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book.
After reading the last few books in the Time for Love series, I *needed* Natalie's story in my life and it is just as amazing as I knew it would be. Being wooed in Ireland by a practically perfect man is any lady's dream and Natalie definitely deserves a HEA.
All good things come to those that wait, and in this case Carson is done waiting. He has watched Natalie blossom back into herself after ridding herself of an abusive ex. The time to make her see him as a man and not her boss is now and what a better location than Ireland!
This is a quick read involving secondary characters seen previously in the Time for Love series. I enjoyed it but would have loved seeing them interact with their friends after coming home.
Natalie is still recovering from an abusive marriage despite having been divorced for a few years. Making a safe life for herself, and getting back to who she used to be has been her focus. Carson can't seem to out run his father's belittling voice in his head. Despite the tragic deaths of his mother and brother when he was young, Carson has built his own empire. The only thing he feels is missing from his life is someone to share it with.
This is a sweet, hot novella, and the first of this series that I've listened to (even though it's #7.5). I liked the shy, quiet personality of Natalie and could relate to her feelings of hesitancy towards Carson and his intentions. Carson proved to be a kind soul who just wants to love and take care of Natalie. I really enjoyed the story and characters, and will be going back to the beginning of the series to read or listen to them all. I listened to the audio, while I was entertained by the story, I didn't love the narrator. Occasionally I had a hard time following the dialogue between characters and who was speaking, it lost a star for that since I had to go back a few times and re-listen paying closer attention. Overall, a great novella, no real conflict, but a sweet story.
This is a great series. I loved it so much. I just read they added another story to this series. I am definately going to read this. This is a story about Natalie and Carson. This could have been a full length story and her readers would have enjoyed this even more. Definately one of my favorite series. Heres a quote from this story.
“Natalie, love of my life, woman of my heart. Say you’ll let me whisk you away to the place we fell in love, so I can marry you in front of all of our friends, making me the luckiest man to ever step foot on Irish soil. Be my wife?”
For Eternity (Time for Love #7.5) was a great read by Bethany Lopez. Natalie has been down on her luck since divorcing her abusive ex. She has a job that she loves and an apartment of her own now. She also has a group of friends that are amazing. Carson Brandt seems to have everything he could ever want. He is the CEO of Brandt Industries and has built his company from the ground up. Natalie believes that she is on a work trip to Ireland but doesn’t know that Carson has another idea. I enjoyed reading this book and cant wait to read more by the author.
At the end of this book the author asks if we enjoyed the story. I am going to say not really. 75% was sex. The other was the "courting" and I think the plot was .... I am not sure. To win the girl? Natalie was as clueless about Carson's attentions as I was.
Carson should have been a story on his own. Not a side story or novella.
There was no spark. There was just Carson pursuing
Cute, quick read. Even though For Eternity is part of a series, one I hadn't read any of, I wasn't lost. I've read a few Bethany Lopez novels and she doesn't disappoint. Carson is sweet and attentive and Natalie open and hopeful.
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
What a super quick love story! This is the perfect book of your short on time but still want all the feels. I really like these two characters and their back stories, although sad, are overcome when they tell each other about it. Narration was done really well. I loved the accents!