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A Wrinkle in Forever

(Love Under Wraps #3)

Charissa Stastny (Goodreads Author)

3.63 · Rating details · 30 ratings · 23 reviews

What do you do when forever unravels?

Laurel Tremain never imagined when she ousted Everett Montgomery from student council that she would lose her heart to the arrogant, but oh-so-charming jock. That was the moment their love story began and flourished into a forever kind of love.

But a tragic accident the night before their wedding leaves Laurel broken, unable to give ...more

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Published January 1st 2020 by Tangled Willow Press

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Jan 02, 2020 Fre06 Begum rated it did not like it

Shelves: annoying-main-mc-s, awfyl, cheating-in-my-opinion, didnt-feel-the-love-chemistry, he-has-a-gf-or-fiancee, hero-loved-other, hero-not-celibate, kids-with-ow, not-safe, ow-drama

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This was a love story alright but not between H and h but between H and his wife!

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H loves h so much since school days, h has an accident and then she leaves.
H drowns himself in alcohol and then his ex consoles him one night. She makes him believe they had sex and then a few months later she turns up pregnant. Their fathers pressure him to marry which he does. All this time he keeps saying he only loves h and doesn’t love his now wife. On wedding day he kisses his wife and feels guilty This was a love story alright but not between H and h but between H and his wife!

Spoilers!!!

H loves h so much since school days, h has an accident and then she leaves.
H drowns himself in alcohol and then his ex consoles him one night. She makes him believe they had sex and then a few months later she turns up pregnant. Their fathers pressure him to marry which he does. All this time he keeps saying he only loves h and doesn’t love his now wife. On wedding day he kisses his wife and feels guilty because he enjoyed it.
His wife is a drug addict and he’s married for 13 years or so when he meets h again.
We get flashbacks of even though he doesn’t really like his wife he is attracted to her and how she is so beautiful. He doesn’t think about h (which I guess most people would think is admirable) he wasn’t a great husband but then his wife has an accident and he realises he needs to be better so he becomes better but the wife is off the rails with her drug habit.
I have to give him credit he’s a great dad to a son he knows isn’t his but at this point I really didn’t feel the great tragic love he was supposed to have had for h.

When he meets h again his wife is in rehab and he’s getting ready to divorce her. In the meantime he realises he still loves h. When h realises he is still married and not divorced like she assumed she encourages him to make a last attempt to try and fix his marriage and open his heart truly to his wife. After a few token protests he dies get back with his wife. Then we have chapters where his wife try’s to be a better wife and mother and them having off scene sex where he says he still is attracted to his wife. His wife decides to get pregnant and she does. He realises that he really has fallen in love with her during that time. The way he was with his wife and the way he treated her was so much more than how he was with h. He truly loved his wife which is all good but where was this epic love he was supposed to have with h? His wife dying and that scene was a cop out by author because we all know he would never have left his wife and two children for h because author showed how much he adored them at that point. He was truly devastated losing his wife and then the last chapter or so he ends up with h again. After experiencing his devoted scenes with his wife I truly felt h was second best. An epic love for me means he should only love the h and do anything to be with her not be happy with another woman who had tricked him in marriage and was a horrible mother to her son. I know some people will think he should stay with his wife because he did marry her and she had mental illness and truthfully in a way I agree. My problem is that I went into this book thinking it was going to be a love story between H and h. I didn’t want to read about him getting married, being sexually attracted to her and then falling deeply in love with her AFTER meeting h again. To top it off he has a child with her and he was truly happy. This isn’t romance but just a book that shows he could have never truly loved h as he didn’t even try a little bit as to how much effort he made with his wife. HE FELL IN LOVE WITH ANOTHER WOMAN AFTER MEETING HEROINE AGAIN!!
I’m a romantic at heart and this book was not romance, well not between him and h anyway! ...more

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Dec 03, 2019 Taylor Dean rated it it was amazing

A Romance Interrupted

A tragic accident interrupts a tender love story, leaving both parties reeling from the aftermath for years in this epic romance that will leave you rooting for true love to triumph.

Keep in mind, the title accurately depicts the storyline-and what a wrinkle it is.

It’s so much more than a little wrinkle that can easily be smoothed out. Instead, the couple will endure the refiner’s fire and learn to fight for their love, while showing respect for the other’s decisions and ...more

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Jan 16, 2020 Carrie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: indies, romance

Will they or won't they is always the question in romance novels, but this one takes some great twists and turns and nicely explores deeper issues including depression, alcoholism, and recovery after physical trauma. As always, Stastny's prose is fluid and crisp, making for an engaging read.

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Jan 09, 2020 Meghan rated it it was amazing

Shelves: library

This book was received as an ARC from Tangled Willow Press in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

I was reluctant to read this book at first because it was a romance novel and most of the romance novels I read are very predictable. This book however, was not in the slightest bit predictable which made me love it even more. Laurel and Everett have known one another but only know what they see or hear about eachother and Laurel is ...more

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Jan 09, 2020 Luzia Bielefeld *BookWhore BR* marked it as never

Shelves: child-with-op, dick-hero-treats-ow-better, doormat-loser-pathetic-alert, hero-is-married, heroine-is-ow, heroine-shit-for-brains, lack-of-self-respect, loves-lust-ow, ow-drama, ow-ex-got-pregnant

HE FELL IN LOVE WITH ANOTHER WOMAN!

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Jan 02, 2020 Ana Laura added it

Shelves: are-you-kidding-me, author-to-avoid, bunch-of-crap, congrats-you-are-sec-best, degrading-to-women, disgusting, hell-no-never, i-m-so-sick-of-this-shit, just-another-doormat, just-another-loser

My God!! Until when these authors will write shit like this and try to convince us that exists real love between the two mcs? Please, just stop!!! It's simply ridiculous! ...more

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Dec 25, 2019 Stox4story rated it it was amazing

Life is about choices. Choices we make ourselves and choices others make for us. Those choices can change our lives. Some for the better and others for worse, much worse. Choices can be life altering. This book, A Wrinkle in Forever' does just that. Lives not only are changed but traumatized by choices. This book is a journey. As the title suggests, it's a journey to forever and the road is long, curvy with many forks. It reminds me of the famous poem, The Road Not Taken. Just how would things Life is about choices. Choices we make ourselves and choices others make for us. Those choices can change our lives. Some for the better and others for worse, much worse. Choices can be life altering. This book, A Wrinkle in Forever' does just that. Lives not only are changed but traumatized by choices. This book is a journey. As the title suggests, it's a journey to forever and the road is long, curvy with many forks. It reminds me of the famous poem, The Road Not Taken. Just how would things be or have been if you chose a different fork in the road?

This book is heart wrenching and hopeful all at once. It draws you into the storyline and characters so much that you feel you’re right there with them feeling their pain and their happiness. Below are the characters I feel made life altering choices for themselves and for others.

⏳ Rett: Grief makes us do many things. Rett made a choice to deal with his grief that cost him 20 years. However, he realized what that choice cost him and chose to change. He still suffered the consequences of that choice which led to consequences of choices made by others... others who did not have his best interest in mind.

😘 Laurel: As a result of being collateral damage, her whole life was turned upside down. She had to learn how to live a new life and made painful choices as a result. However, she had a wonderful support system. Unlike Rett, her family and friends had her best interest at heart.

😡 Rett’s Parents …. the dad definitely needs a comeuppance. Wish we’d read about this. Basically, he single handedly ruined his son’s life by manipulating situations and controlling people to benefit himself and his pride. I never saw a tad bit of ‘father’s love’ exhibited in him. As for the mother, we know little about her except she chose to abuse alcohol, probably as an escape mechanism. However, she had a son who needed her, and like her husband, she chose social status over being a parent.

🤯 Gianna: This is a hard one. Not only is she selfish but she uses other’s misfortune to her advantage. She made other people's lives miserable and manipulated to get her way. Even though she suffered horribly, I still have a hard time 'liking' her. She was a phony, put on a false facade and never really took responsibility for choices she made. Yes, her childhood affected and impacted her life, however, she was no Joseph (read the book and you'll understand). Bad things happen. It's how we choose to deal that is important.

☠️ Senator Conti: He got what he deserved. Would have loved to read about his response, his self-talk when everything came out in the open. I’d love to know how it all unravelled. And, also, would like to know how Rett’s dad dealt with ‘egg in the face’ when everything about his dear friend, Sen Conti, became public.

I fell in love with Laurel and Rett. My heart ached for them and all pain they suffered. What they had to live with and suffer through just didn’t seem fair. But who said life was fair?

Yes, both Laurel and Rett made some questionable choices. But much of what happened to them came from choices others made for them … they were collateral damage.

I wanted justice … justice not only for Laurel and Rett, but justice for the perpetrators too. Some got it, some didn't.
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Jan 03, 2020 KL Cassanello rated it it was amazing

Everett and Laurel are friends first before there is any type of romance between them. An accident changes everything. Laurel makes the best decision she is capable of making, even though it breaks her heart. And Rett makes some incredibly hard decisions as well. This book is a complete roller coaster of emotions, and draining at times. I had some trouble keeping up in the beginning, with the constant changes of dates. It took longer to read than I expected, mostly because I had to take breaks ...more

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Jan 02, 2020 Lauren Kaznowski rated it it was amazing

Be still, my heart. When I requested this title on NetGalley, I thought it was going to be a light romance, but it was SO. MUCH. MORE. A Wrinkle in Forever follows Everett and Laurel as they navigate the challenges life bestows upon us. The story spans two decades; told both chronologically and via a series of flashbacks. As a reader, I've found that it can at times be difficult to remain fully engaged when a story timeline moves around, but Stastny wove an elegant tapestry of love, life, and ...more

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Dec 19, 2019 Olivia L rated it it was ok

The blurb for this book was intriguing. I liked the story line and it was well-plotted. Unfortunately, it was also very cliché and melodramatic. The dialog when the H/h were teenagers was cringe-worthy. They separated when they were young adults and once their reunion took place 11 years later, it appeared that none of the characters matured beyond adolescence. All of the drama surrounding Laurel, Rett, and Gianna had the look and feel of contrived plot points. There were no characters, only ...more

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Jan 01, 2020 Mylissa Demeyere rated it it was amazing

This is one of those books that pulls you in, takes you on an emotional rollercoaster making you laugh, cry and possibly have to put the book aside to catch your breath.
One of those books that stays with you long after you’ve read it.

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Jan 01, 2020 Michaela rated it it was amazing

This book was a whirlwind of emotions. Past and present intertwined. High school and college and adulthood. The highs of love and the lows of tragedy and depression. I can’t even describe the depth of this book. There are no words. It was simply superb. But there wasn’t anything simple about this book. It was complex and drew you in. I ached and cried and felt butterflies and joy. Sorrow and pain and regret. Moral dilemmas. The book made you live it all. When you are looking for a book to make ...more

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Jan 01, 2020 Lisa rated it it was amazing

I loved this book. I love any book with flawed characters. You know where it is going if you know the storyline of Jane Eyre, but what a ride! So emotional. So sweet and so sad. The bouncing back and forth between viewpoints and memories vs. present day made it easy to get in the characters' heads. Highly recommend.

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Dec 24, 2019 Ellen Kyles rated it it was amazing

The relationship of Laurel and Everett was a roller coaster of emotions. I cheered for them, was disappointed in them and hoped for the happiest ending. I'm so glad I got it. So worth the binge reading.

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Jan 05, 2020 Iris rated it liked it

I'd like to start off by saying that the writing was superb, even though it did drag here and there sometimes with mundane details.

This story is about Laurel and Rett. They are high school sweethearts that stay together after graduation and plan on getting married. But the night before their wedding, they get into a terrible accident that changes the course of their life forever. They end up breaking up. Then about 11 years later they see each other again and their old spark ignites. But a lot I'd like to start off by saying that the writing was superb, even though it did drag here and there sometimes with mundane details.

This story is about Laurel and Rett. They are high school sweethearts that stay together after graduation and plan on getting married. But the night before their wedding, they get into a terrible accident that changes the course of their life forever. They end up breaking up. Then about 11 years later they see each other again and their old spark ignites. But a lot has happened, especially in Rett's life. He's married and has a son. But his marriage has been miserable to say the least. He has dealt with many, many hardships that have scarred him. He can't imagine a happy ending with Laurel, the love of his life.

This books was difficult to read. It pulled at my emotions. It also deals with child sexual abuse, depression, suicide, addiction etc. If you're sensitive to those subjects you should not read this book. But for those than can deal, this story was intense and well-written and well plotted out. The characters had depth and were realistic. Laurel and Rett fell in love and thought they would get married and raise a family and live HEA, but life threw them a huge curve ball that really did put a wrinkle in their forever.

This story took many twists and turns and it did begin to drag about three quarters of the way, so much that I thought if they would actually end up together or just come to peace with all that had happened and move on from each other. The book also goes back and forth in time and changes the POV in each chapter. It was okay at first but then it got dizzying for me. Too much to keep track of with the back and forth. But they actually do end up together, after 20 long, painful, and sometimes excruciating years. It was a long time to wait for them to come back together but they did. Oh, but it was a tough journey.

If you like second-chance stories and are patient, then give this story a try.

I received a free copy via booksprout for an honest review. ...more

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Jan 07, 2020 Suzaan Jansen van Rensburg rated it really liked it

This book tells the story of Everett and Laurel and their love for each other which started when they were still at school. Young love which shown such promise until it changes on the eve ofmtheir wedding when they were in a car accident which left Laurel paralyzed. Caught in depression she sent Everett away which broke him leading to events which kept them apart for years. And then, when they least expect it, they met up again and soon realized that the love is still there, the kind of forever ...more

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Jan 19, 2020 Micky Cox rated it really liked it

She's on her way to becoming an Olympian, he's on his way to being an attorney and they are on their way to a happily ever after together when tradgedy strikes and it all falls apart. This is definitely not a traditional love story, but a very compelling story that keeps you involved through every page of the book. This is a very interesting and entertaining book. The style of writing was unique and really draws you in. While following the path through the current time events, you flash back to ...more

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Jan 05, 2020 Samantha rated it really liked it

Shelves: advanced-first-to-read, arcs-giveaways, netgalley-books

I’m not sure if I have words for how I feel about this one. It does have a HEA but to get their I wasn’t sure it was going to happen. Laurel and Everett meet in high school. The popular rich jock and the new girl. They are not suppose to be together but that doesn’t stop after from trying. The book starts with changes times. You’re going back and forth in their history until you end up with them being adults. It’s good and I think it’s a little bit harder on the emotions because it’s real. It ...more

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Jan 07, 2020 Kristi rated it really liked it

Hop in, sit down and fasten your seat belt, this story is going to take you on an emotional roller coaster ride! This story will pull you in and have you laughing, crying and feeling all the emotions. Choices made in the past can have a ripple effect long in to the future and to more than just the person making the choice. a good second chance at love story.

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Jan 02, 2020 Susan rated it liked it

The first half of the book had my undivided attention and I was riveted to Laurel and Rett’s story. I especially loved how the author went back and forth in time to move the story along. Then, the story just went off the rails. The character’s behaviors didn’t track with their past behaviors and story elements were randomly added. I can’t remember the last time I have been so utterly disappointed.

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Jan 07, 2020 Jamie rated it did not like it

Honestly I couldn't finish this book, made it 75% in and threw in the towel.
The dialog, especially when "Ever" and "Laurel-leaf" were teenagers was horrible! No one talks like that. It was very juvenile, and written in a way where I had no emotional connection to any of the characters and couldn't care less what the outcome was. I ended up reading a review that told me how it ended and am glad I didnt waste my time.

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Jan 01, 2020 Melissa rated it really liked it

Shelves: booksprout

Caught between duty and desire, longing and loyalty, Laurel and Everett fight for their forever. But will it be enough? Well written, intriguing, and a tad cliche second chance romance that follows the storyline to a tee.
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Jan 02, 2020 Stormy Feibel rated it liked it

Complementary copy given for honest review.
The back and forth of this book was hard to follow. I became invested then it would flop. It was difficult to follow.

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Charissa Stastny is an avid reader, happy writer, BYU graduate, and lover of irises, clouds, chocolate, sushi, and the outdoors. Though she was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, she has never pulled a handle of a slot machine and can’t shuffle cards to save her life. She does shuffle kids, laundry, and church responsibilities rather well though. She has lived in Nevada and Idaho, but currently ...more