Review: Finally, Forever by Katie Kacvinsky

FINALLY, FOREVER by Katie Kacvinsky

May 9th, 2014

New Adult Contemporary Romance 

First Comes Love, #3

Author's Note: Can be read as book three of the First Comes Love series, or as a standalone .

 

College baseball player, Gray Thomas, had to go far out into left field to find a girl like Dylan, the ex-love-of-his-life. More than a year later, literally at a crossroads, they find each other together on a journey that is a pause between a painful past and an uncertain future. In this sexy and offbeat summer read, Gray and Dylan discover that a destination isn't always a place. More often, it's a person. Now it's time for them to finally decide, is this forever?

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Fans can check out this facebook page for news about the series: 

https://www.facebook.com/GrayandDylan

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http://katiekacvinskybooks.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/old-school-style/

 

REVIEW

 

It was a fun, quick read that held my attention from the first page. I was intrigued by the past that Gray and Dylan shared and what had gone down between them to cause so much emotional turmoil. It was obvious that they were both torn between wanting to ignore their feelings versus taking the risk of heartache, again.

 

Dylan was carefree and fun. She lived by her own rules and she lived life to the fullest, instead of doing what everyone expected of her. She did seem happy, aside from her pining for Gray, and there was a childlike vulnerability to her that made her all the more likeable. She provided most of the entertainment on this fun road trip adventure, especially when she picked up a certain hitchhiker.

 

The relationships and interactions between characters made up a large part of why I really enjoyed this story. Dylan and Nick were a hoot. A little crazy and corny they made a great pair of BFFs. I also liked seeing Dylan and Gray interact in the beginning stages of this story. There was a distance between them, but they fell into old ways and habits quite easily, which just proved why they were so perfect for each other.

 

This was a superb read about finding love again, and realizing what is really important in life. I enjoyed getting to know Dylan and Gray and to go on this exciting road trip with them.

 

 

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

Website:  www.katiekacviskybooks.wordpress.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatieKacvinsky

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Katie-Kacvinsky/250228188328353

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4143266.Katie_Kacvinsky

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FINALLY, FOREVER by Katie Kacvinsky

May 9th, 2014

New Adult Contemporary Romance 

First Comes Love, #3

Author's Note: Can be read as book three of the First Comes Love series, or as a standalone .

College baseball player, Gray Thomas, had to go far out into left field to find a girl like Dylan, the ex-love-of-his-life. More than a year later, literally at a crossroads, they find each other together on a journey that is a pause between a painful past and an uncertain future. In this sexy and offbeat summer read, Gray and Dylan discover that a destination isn't always a place. More often, it's a person. Now it's time for them to finally decide, is this forever?

Print / Kindle / Nook / Kobo

GOODREADS link:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17883553-finally-forever

Fans can check out this facebook page for news about the series: 

https://www.facebook.com/GrayandDylan

You can get a signed bookmark by going here: 

http://katiekacvinskybooks.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/old-school-style/

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Website:  www.katiekacviskybooks.wordpress.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatieKacvinsky

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Katie-Kacvinsky/250228188328353

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4143266.Katie_Kacvinsky

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FINALLY, FOREVER by Katie Kacvinsky

May 9th, 2014

New Adult Contemporary Romance

First Comes Love, #3

Author's Note: Can be read as book three of the First Comes Love series, or as a standalone .

College baseball player, Gray Thomas, had to go far out into left field to find a girl like Dylan, the ex-love-of-his-life. More than a year later, literally at a crossroads, they find each other together on a journey that is a pause between a painful past and an uncertain future. In this sexy and offbeat summer read, Gray and Dylan discover that a destination isn't always a place. More often, it's a person. Now it's time for them to finally decide, is this forever?

GOODREADS link:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17883553-finally-forever

Fans can check out this facebook page for news about the series: 

https://www.facebook.com/GrayandDylan

You can get a signed bookmark by going here: 

http://katiekacvinskybooks.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/old-school-style/

TEASER EXCERPT

DYLAN:

I try to un-want things. It’s my latest challenge. And I’m continually broke, so it works out. Every day people make lists of the things they want, or the things they need. Shopping lists, to-do lists, grocery lists. I make it a challenge to un-want things. To see what I can do without. I un-want new shoes and make do with my dirty, worn out ones. I glue the soles together and sew holes. I un-want a new backpack and sew a patch on the one I have. Casting something away it easy, but just because it frays, just because it shows signs of age doesn’t mean it’s worthless. It’s amazing how well things hold up if you give them extra love.

I un-wanted getting a haircut and let it grow wild until I cut it myself. I un-want makeup and let my freckles stand out. And strangely, in all the unneeding, I seem to gain more.

I look up at the door Gray just walked out of. No matter how hard I try, I can’t un-want you. I can’t un-need you. Sometimes we don’t know what we need until we’re shown what we need. Up until then, we’re only making blind guesses. Sometimes, even when we think we’re roaming, we’re just traveling in a long circle that eventually leads us home.

GRAY:

I walk into the bedroom and sit down on the bed. Dylan isn’t here; it gives me a chance for a mental pep talk. I run my hands through my hair. I have to mentally rise above the situation. I can’t let my mind go there. I can’t let myself remember. I can’t let myself want her. She is the one thing I can never have.

I look up at the door she’s about to walk through. I gave you up. I realized I wasn’t born to love you. I was born to lose you. You are my sad song.  My melancholy mix. My regrets, my what ifs. You are my past until you suddenly crashed into my present. But you will never be my future.

I replay that sentence over and over in my head. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Website:  www.katiekacvinskybooks.wordpress.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatieKacvinsky

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Katie-Kacvinsky/250228188328353

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4143266.Katie_Kacvinsky

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FINALLY, FOREVER 

by Katie Kacvinsky

May 9th, 2014

New Adult Contemporary Romance

First Comes Love, #3

Author's Note: Can be read as book three of the First Comes Love series, or as a standalone .

College baseball player, Gray Thomas, had to go far out into left field to find a girl like Dylan, the ex-love-of-his-life. More than a year later, literally at a crossroads, they find each other together on a journey that is a pause between a painful past and an uncertain future. In this sexy and offbeat summer read, Gray and Dylan discover that a destination isn't always a place. More often, it's a person. Now it's time for them to finally decide, is this forever?

GOODREADS link:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17883553-finally-forever

Fans can check out this facebook page for news about the series: 

https://www.facebook.com/GrayandDylan

You can get a signed bookmark by going here: 

http://katiekacvinskybooks.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/old-school-style/

Interview with Gray Thomas, college baseball player from Finally, Forever

What do you look for in a person?

A sense of humor.

What is the worst mistake of your life?

I let someone amazing slip through my fingers. I think I made the right decision for her, but it was a crappy decision for me.

What do you think is important in a relationship?

Sex. Lots of incredible sex. Okay, I’m kidding. No I’m not. Seriously, I think compromising is important—just being on the same page with each other. Relationships will never work if you aren’t on a mutual path. I’ve definitely learned that.

What song are you obsessing over right now?

This spring I was in a coffee shop meeting with a study group. There was a song playing by Beck. It’s an old song, called Loser.  That song intrigues the hell out of me. The lyrics make NO SENSE. I’m a Beck fan in general, so I did some research, and the lead singer claims that’s the point of the song. It’s not supposed to make sense. They are just random lines meant to get a rise out of people, to surprise them, to entertain them and keep their attention. I think that’s a great metaphor for life in general. And it’s a pretty awesome song.

What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?

Dylan said something to me a few years ago that I’ll never forget. She reminded me to stop taking myself so seriously. She said you need to take life seriously, but not yourself. She’s right. Focusing on yourself is detrimental to your happiness.

Do you think you will play professional baseball?

That seems to be my calling. Baseball has always come naturally to me. I like the control on the field, it’s so different from how out of control it is in the real world. The field is my escape. I love being at the pitcher’s mound and staring down a batter. I love the feeling of striking him out. It’s a strange sort of therapy.

If you couldn’t play baseball, what would you do?

I don’t know. I’d probably stalk Dylan and see what she’s up to.

What is your strength?

I have a really good memory. It’s hard for me to forget anything. Or anyone.

What is your weakness?

I have a really good memory. It’s hard for me to forget anything. Or anyone.  

If you had to pick a musician to write a soundtrack to your life, who would it be?

That’s tough because my mood changes and so does my taste in music. If I’m having a bad day, I would say Eminem. If I’m inspired, then probably The Killers. But I think I would have to go with Ryan Adams.

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