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Between Never and Forever (The Hometown Heartless) Kindle Edition
Most people get to heal from their first heartbreak.
But me? I can’t seem to escape mine.
In the beginning, there was Savannah Shaw.
Teasing me with a mischievous grin by day.
Crawling through my window with tear-stained cheeks by night.
I was forbidden from seeing her,
But my need to protect her was so natural, I couldn’t fight it.
She was the first rule I ever broke, and it’s why I lost her the first time.
Now, out of nowhere, there is Sav Loveless.
World famous frontwoman for The Hometown Heartless,
Hollywood’s newest up-and-coming film star, and my daughter’s idol.
Her reputation for trouble precedes her,
but the celebrity who sets foot in my small town is no longer a girl in need of protection.
She’s a woman who has saved herself, and this time, it’s my life that’s falling apart.
Maintaining the distance between us is imperative,
but avoiding her is impossible when everything about her pulls at every part of me.
She’ll be the last rule I ever break,
but this time, it will be to keep her.
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Between Never and Forever is an angsty and spicy standalone contemporary romance.
It follows rockstar, single father, small town, and second chance tropes, and has a guaranteed HEA.
A full list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJune 23, 2023
- File size3095 KB
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Choose your adventure! | Read Between Never and Forever on you favorite kindle e-reader. | 5.25 x 8 matte paperback with the model aesthetic cover. | 5.25 x 8 matte paperback with the object aesthetic cover and exclusive interior formatting. | Performed in duet style narration by Angelia Rocca and Jacob Morgan. | Torren's Love Story | Want more angst? I've got you covered. |
Between Never and Forever is perfect for fans of:
- Rockstar Romance
- Single Dad
- Childhood Friends to Lovers to Enemies to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Second Chance
- Bad Girl and Good Boy
- Epic Love Stories
- Character Growth
She was the first rule I ever broke. She'll be the last.
“I thought I was a brat," she says. "I thought you said I was too wild for my own good.”
I drag my gaze over her face. Her gray eyes. Her smirking lips. The smattering of freckles on her nose. Even her messy, untamed silver hair.
She’s perfect. My perfect storm.
“You are," I tell her. "But you’re my brat. You’re my kind of wild.”
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A wild angst-filled ride with a guaranteed HEA.
Editorial Reviews
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"Between Never and Forever is already in my Top reads of 2023!" -Serena, Goodreads Reviewer
"Be prepared for a wild ride that will make you laugh, cry, and obsess over these characters. I received this last night and stayed up half the night reading - I couldn't put it down!" - Susan, Goodreads Reviewer
"I loved this book. It was such a beautiful journey." - Cindy, Goodreads Review
"I was so engrossed with these words and this world that I never wanted it to end."
- Sarah Beth, Goodreads Review
"I was up until 2:15 finishing this book! The angst, the tension, the spice and the love...it hooked me in and never wanted to let me go." - Jenna, Goodreads Review
"I could not put this book down. I am wrecked in the very best way. Sav and Levi are absolutely everything. The definition of soulmates. Fated." - Erin, Goodreads Review
"By far, the best book I have read this year." -Tracy, Goodreads Reviewer
"I had so many emotions reading this. The banter, angst, heartbreak & love in this book was perfect." - Judy, Goodreads Reviewer
Product details
- ASIN : B0C3C7G6HN
- Publisher : Brit Benson Books (June 23, 2023)
- Publication date : June 23, 2023
- Language : English
- File size : 3095 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 506 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #4,008 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #15 in Rockstar Romance (Kindle Store)
- #19 in Rockstar Romance (Books)
- #71 in Coming of Age Fiction (Kindle Store)
- Customer Reviews:
About the author
Brit Benson writes real, relatable romance. She likes outspoken, independent heroines, dirty talking, love-struck heroes, and plots that get you right in the feels.
Brit would almost always rather be reading or writing. When she's not dreaming up her next swoony book boyfriend and fierce book bestie, she's getting lost in someone else's fictional world. When she's not doing that, she's probably marathoning a Netflix series or wandering aimlessly up and down the aisles in Homegoods, sniffing candles and touching things she’ll never buy.
Visit Brit's website for more information on book, content warnings, playlists, bonus content, and more!
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Customers find the story engaging and emotional. They praise the writing style as great and beautifully written. The characters are praised for their development and growth. Readers enjoy the rollercoaster ride that keeps them hooked. The depth of the story is appreciated, with in-depth glimpses at each phase. Overall, customers find the book has potential and leaves them satisfied.
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Customers enjoy the engaging story. They find the plot well-balanced with the characters and their backstories. The story is described as an epic love story elevated by one of the best performances. Readers appreciate the many twists and turns in the book.
"...everything I look for—emotional depth, wonderful banter, and friendships that felt real and meaningful...." Read more
"...Overall I loved this second chance, slow burn, rock romance and I'm so excited to see what is in store for the rest of the group." Read more
"...The plot was engaging and worked so well with the characters and their dynamic and growth...." Read more
"...The story line was very good after chapter 4 definitely was hard to put down. The audiobook narrators were wonderful. No complaints here...." Read more
Customers find the book's emotional depth engaging. They say it has the right amount of angst that keeps them wanting to keep reading. The story is heartbreaking and promising at the same time, with real situations that make readers feel all the emotions.
"...depth, wonderful banter, and friendships that felt real and meaningful. I honestly can’t say enough good things about this book...." Read more
"...that she takes us on with Levi & Sav's love story was filled with so much emotion. The first six chapters were intense...." Read more
"...This book is an emotional rollercoaster if I ever saw one, and the narrators did an amazing job at bringing all the characters and these emotions to..." Read more
"Between Never and Forever was a story of angsty, heartwrenching, emotional deliciousness that will touch your heart and give you all the feels...." Read more
Customers enjoy the writing style. They find the story engaging with a dual POV and chemistry between the characters. The author's attention to detail and storytelling skills are appreciated. The audiobook is told in duet format, with Jacob Morgan and Angelina Rocca narrating.
"...Brit's writing was so heartbreakingly beautiful. I just loved Levi & the never ending love he had for Sav...." Read more
"Told in dual POV, a beautifully written story with so much.chemistry between all the characters...." Read more
"...The audiobook is told in duet format and is narrated by Jacob Morgan and Angelina Rocca...." Read more
"...This book is fantastic, beautifully written and sooooo heartfelt!" Read more
Customers enjoy the character development in the book. They find the characters angsty and troubled, with some twists along the way. The plot works well with the characters' dynamics and growth. Readers love Levi and Savannah as childhood friends who become lovers.
"...The plot was engaging and worked so well with the characters and their dynamic and growth...." Read more
"...in dual POV, a beautifully written story with so much.chemistry between all the characters...." Read more
"...I don't know, I just love the way Brit writes and the choices she makes with her characters, she's not scared to make them flawed and put them..." Read more
"...It is a great spin to a well used trope. I absolutely loved Levi’s character. He was solid, through and through...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's ride quality. They find it captivating and engaging, with unexpected twists and turns that keep them hooked. The novel has highs and lows throughout, leaving readers feeling fulfilled.
"This was a hell of a rollercoaster. It had be a little hesitant to read because of the whole "Rockstar theme" but it was definitely more than that...." Read more
"...That being said, it did NOT feel drawn out at all which was very refreshing...." Read more
"...and Angelina Rocco as narrators, each word transforms into a captivating experience!" Read more
"...The rollercoaster ride of emotions it took me on was a really fun journey. I will forever be recommending this book to everyone...." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's depth. They find the background and character development interesting and helpful. The plot is great, with strong characters that readers enjoy reading about. Overall, it has a good storyline and is one of the best books they've read in a while.
"...The story only gets better from there, and I was completely engrossed...." Read more
"...I think that this book had everything, a great plot, great and strong characters and many ups and downs that had me invested...." Read more
"...This book had Sooooooo much potential...." Read more
"...They were pretty in depth glances at each phase which helped me fall in love with these characters...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's spicy content. They mention it has multiple WTF moments and really filthy scenes.
"...adorable moments, lots of angst, suspense, plot twists and really filthy spicy scenes!..." Read more
"The angst in this book was so much angst growth love and just amazing spice. I cannot say how well this plot and story was written and told...." Read more
"...Unexpected twists, never a dull moment, and just the right amount of spice. Talking about spice... the rooftop scene was ooh-la-la!..." Read more
"...It’s so spicy 🌶️🥵 it’s for the brats 😈..." Read more
Customers find the story too long. They feel there is not much happening in the story, though it has serious issues and triggers. While some readers appreciate the heartfelt redemption of life, others felt bored.
"...I feel like not much happened in this story. I hate to DNF books so i forced myself to finish it...." Read more
"...This story has serious issues and triggers so please be mindful and check your warnings before reading or listening...." Read more
"...I did end up in tears at one point. There was one plot twist that made my jaw drop. I did not put two and two together before hand...." Read more
"...My only issue was the length of the story but that’s a me thing. I was entertained and invested in this tumultuous love story." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024Okay I absolutely totally loved Between Never and Forever by Brit Benson! This book is a masterclass in angst, with "then" scenes that are so well done they shattered my world. Savannah Shaw and Levi Cooper have quickly become one of my favorite book couples. I'm weak for the childhood friends-to-strangers-to-lovers trope, and this story captured it perfectly.
Savannah and Levi's journey is told across three time periods: when they are 15, 18, and in the present day at 26. Each age brings a new layer to their story—age 15 breaks you open, age 18 scoops out your insides and leaves you bare, and age 26 finally gives you hope. Every single second of their romance is both heartbreaking and beautiful. I'm literally crying just thinking about it.
Savannah grew up in a home filled with turmoil, with a drug-addicted mother and an abusive boyfriend. Levi, on the other hand, grew up in an abusive household that from the outside looked perfect but inside was a house filled with criticism and weaponized religion. Despite their hardships, Levi is determined to protect Savannah, even when his parents forbid him from seeing her. Their connection is raw and intense, and the way Levi fights to keep Savannah safe is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
The story only gets better from there, and I was completely engrossed. It had everything I look for—emotional depth, wonderful banter, and friendships that felt real and meaningful. I honestly can’t say enough good things about this book. OH and she's a damn ROCKSTAR! Like HELLO!?!?!
There's so much more I want to say about the connection between Savannah and Levi, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone. If you're a fan of deep, emotional love stories, Between Never and Forever is a must-read. It's one of those books that stays with you long after you turn the last page.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2024I absolutely love Brit Benson's writing and this book did not disappoint. The journey that she takes us on with Levi & Sav's love story was filled with so much emotion.
The first six chapters were intense. I knew I was going on a ride with Levi & Sav. The second chance slow burn relationship between them was full of heartache & pain.
Brit's writing was so heartbreakingly beautiful. I just loved Levi & the never ending love he had for Sav. And what Sav has gone through with not only herself but the band. The strength she found in herself to finally put herself first was wonderful.
I listened to the audiobook and Angelina Rocca & Zach Webber were perfection as Levi & Sav. They really brought the vulnerability and emotions with these two.
The chemistry was incredible between the two. And what a great surprise to hear Angelina sing.
Overall I loved this second chance, slow burn, rock romance and I'm so excited to see what is in store for the rest of the group.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2024Dare I say that I loved this more than the Next Life duet?!? This was incredible! I was in the mood for something angsty and this completely delivered.
Levi and Savannah did not have an easy road to their happily ever after. They were complete opposites but had an amazing connection even as kids. They both had rough upbringings in different ways that tore them apart from each other at 15. When they find each other again at 18, life throws them another curveball, and it isn't until many years later that they end up reconnecting while Sav is back home.
I am obsessed with them. They had so much to overcome. Even when they found themselves back in each other's lives, there are still multiple roadblocks in their way. But I loved how they never gave up on each other and the tension between them before they got together again was perfection.
I honestly just wanted the world for them both. Savannah especially my heart broke for and I wanted her to have everything she desired. A way to balance her rockstar career with the time she needed away from the spotlight and with Levi. And Levi deserved to escape from the toxicity in his life and find his home in Sav and Brynlee. Levi also had a mouth on him that had me giddy and sweating at moments haha!
There were some twists in this that I was completely not expecting and I loved how Brit Benson weaved those in. I went in pretty blind aside from knowing it was an angsty rockstar romance and I'm so glad I did. The plot was engaging and worked so well with the characters and their dynamic and growth.
Brit Benson has easily become an auto-buy and new favorite author this year for me. Loved everything about this book and I can't wait to read Torren's book next!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025This was a hell of a rollercoaster. It had be a little hesitant to read because of the whole "Rockstar theme" but it was definitely more than that. The story line was very good after chapter 4 definitely was hard to put down. The audiobook narrators were wonderful. No complaints here. And the spice well let's say Levi shocked me with his spiciness. GeeZus🥵💜🩵💜🩵
- Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024Told in dual POV, a beautifully written story with so much.chemistry between all the characters. Save and Levi are amazing together and I loved.reading how their story plays out. Sharon and Brynee are everthing and am so glad with their HEA.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023This is a hard review for me. Because I love Brit Benson, she’s awesome but I was bored with this book. I feel like not much happened in this story. I hate to DNF books so i forced myself to finish it. I don’t mind slow burns as long as I feel like they’re getting somewhere but this one just felt like it was stuck in the same place for 95% of it and then the ending felt rushed.
Top reviews from other countries
- Jess (@CoffeeBooksCozySweaters)Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars!
“Don’t forget about me.”
“I could never”
— Between Never and Forever by Brit Benson
What 👏🏼 A 👏🏼 Book 👏🏼
First I need to thank @akwreads for introducing me to Brit’s books. The Next Life Duet was absolutely amazing and BNAF was just as good!! Brit creates characters and stories that instantly pull you in and are so addictive that it’s hard to put the book down! Trust me, trying to stop yourself from reading if tough but my kids definitely made me take (unwanted) breaks lol
Sav and Levi’s story is everything. Friends to lovers, second chance, drama, and just so much more. I loved everything about this book and all the twists and turns throughout just made me love it more because it kept me wanting to know more!
I can’t wait for more on The Hometown Heartless!! Especially Jonah’s story! I need to know more!!
- Catarina Vieira | @umlivroduplicadoReviewed in Spain on September 17, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Reading this book was the best decision of my life. I can't even put in words how much I ADORED IT!
When I picked this book, I was expecting to adore this story, but I found myself surprise when I ended up LOVING and OBSESSING with it. I found one of my favorite books ever, and I already want to re-read over and over again.
This book has some of my favorite tropes ever: second chance, childhood best-friends to lovers, rock-star female main character, and single parent. But this book is SO MUCH MORE than the tropes.
The prologue is, by far, one of my favorites EVER. I don't think anyone can stop reading this book after reading this prologue, and that is saying something.
When we meet these characters, they're only fifteen, and its impressive how we already can see that both of them have a lot of layers and we are only reaching the surface of them.
The character development in this books IS INSANE - not only the main characters but all of them - I truly wanted to read this book from everyone's POV and I simply know it wouldn't never be enough.
I couldn't put this book down - I read it everywhere, and I even found myself crying in the Uber 😂
I wanted to slapped myself for never read anything by Brit before because she is just that author who you immediately fall in love with the writing and know in a few pages in that it's going immediately for your auto buy authors list. And I am still shaking just to think I hugged her in real life.
Savannah and Levi owned me, and I can't stop adoring and recommending this book to everyone who listened to.
There's a lot of things that I could say, but not a million word will do it justice.
- KatieReadingCornerReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant book
Amazing book, I was hooked from the first teaser I saw on Brit's instagram, it was full of tension and jealously, which I adore in a romance book, especially when it's the guy who is getting jealous.
Savannah and Levi have known each other since they were kids, they shared the bus to school, and when things were tough at home for Sav, she would sneak in Levi's bedroom window and stay in his room. He was always there for her, even when she runs away from home he still thinks of her. Fast forward a few years and now he's in college, and is out with his friends when he sees none other than Sav in the strip club, dancing in front of him.
After reconnecting Levi doesn't want to lose Sav again, and wants to make her his, but when Sav finds something on his phone all of their hopes and dreams come crumbling down.
Now Sav is a rockstar and living her life on the edge, drugs and alcohol being her vice she knows she needs to stop and get sober, and the only way she can see an out is if she quits the band. The movie that she has been asked to star in is the perfect time for her to get away from it all, but what she doesn't plan on is seeing Levi again, and he's not alone, he has a kid who is one of her biggest fans.
Can these two make things work or has there been too much to make them rekindle what they had?
I adored the emotions that I felt reading this book, I fully lost myself in every word and didn't want to put It down once I got going.
I wish there was more to the story so I could enjoy more of Sav and Levi.
Personally I'm not normally a "rockstar" kinda romance reader, but there was something about Savannah that got me, and I didn't want to stop until I found out what happened. I would fully recommend you read this book if you haven't already.
- Client KindleReviewed in France on September 22, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece
It was so good i don't know how to explain it! Levi & Sav are my new favorite book couple 💙 i loved every minute of it!
- DariaReviewed in Germany on June 25, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is an emotional read!
Just be prepared that you may need a pack of napkins while reading! But on the other hand it is very spicy.
Savannah and Levi have a very harsh upbringing - each deals with their own struggle and issues but nonetheless both are victims. The author touches very sensitive topics but the character development written masterfully!
As it is a second chance romance we get a dual timeline which intensifies the feelings you have toward main characters.
Levi is an amazing book boyfriend - person with strong personality, unyielding moral compass and dirty mouth! 😍🥵🫠
Sav is an FMC with a spine, she is a survivor and a super talented singer! I adore her strength and willpower to life!
This couple has got so many obstacles in the way of their happiness but the only became stronger and made their well deserved HEA inevitable.
I do urge you to read this book, it is an amazing love story! Just make sure you check TW before you do.