About the Book
Single men are as scarce in Forever Falls as a vegetarian at a barbecue. That is, until Ethan Hammersmith moves in. After his fiancée gave him an ultimatum, he left Australia and never looked back. He isn’t in America to find a new girlfriend, though. He’s searching for the father he never knew. But now it’s like he has a flashing sign above his head that says “available.” Thankfully, the manager of the local diner is willing to give him cover—if only she weren’t so distractingly adorable.
Monroe Roberts, town misanthrope and divorcée, knocked “forever” permanently off her wish list ever since the love of her life skipped town with the cliché yoga instructor. And good riddance. She’s got this struggling diner to keep her busy, trying anything to boost sales…until a hot Australian strolls in and changes everything. Monroe’s restaurant is packed full of women who aren’t there to order food, unless Ethan is on the menu. This could sink her business faster than ever. So—light bulb—what if they pretend to be together?
It sounded like the perfect plan. It hilariously was not…
My Review
A cute rom com during holiday season just feels right, you know? While following Monroe and Ethan’s obvious interest in one another that both were attempting to avoid admitting could get a little predictable at times, the story was still interesting to read. The setting was a classic small town, but the secondary characters – including all the women panting at Ethan looking like Chris Hemsworth’s brother – gave the book some humor and soul. While I don’t think the plot will particularly stick with me, it was nice little escape during the moments I was able to read Forever Starts Now.
3.5 stars
