Forever, Interrupted
A Novel
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3.9 • 1.3K Ratings
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- $13.99
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- $13.99
Publisher Description
Soon to be a Netflix limited series!
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo—"Reid is seriously a genius when it comes to stories about life and love" (Redbook). "A stunning first novel” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
“Have you ever heard of supernovas? They shine brighter than anything else in the sky and then fade out really quickly, a short burst of extraordinary energy. I like to think you and Ben were like that . . . in that short time, you had more passion than some people have in a lifetime.”
Elsie Porter is an average twentysomething and yet what happens to her is anything but ordinary. On a rainy New Year’s Day, she heads out to pick up a pizza for one. She isn’t expecting to see anyone else in the shop, much less the adorable and charming Ben Ross. Their chemistry is instant and electric. Ben cannot even wait twenty-four hours before asking to see her again. Within weeks, the two are head over heels in love. By May, they’ve eloped.
Only nine days later, Ben is out riding his bike when he is hit by a truck and killed on impact. Elsie hears the sirens outside her apartment, but by the time she gets downstairs, he has already been whisked off to the emergency room. At the hospital, she must face Susan, the mother-in-law she has never met—and who doesn’t even know Elsie exists.
Interweaving Elsie and Ben’s charmed romance with Elsie and Susan’s healing process, Forever, Interrupted will remind you that there’s more than one way to find a happy ending.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In her touching and powerful debut, Reid masterfully grabs hold of the heartstrings and doesn't let go. A mere six months after their chance meeting at a pizza joint, Elsie Porter and Ben Ross impulsively elope, confident in the knowledge they'll be happy forever. Nine days later, happily-ever-after evaporates when Ben's bike collides with a truck, killing him instantly. Soon, Elsie is navigating the shoals of planning a funeral with Ben's initially hostile mother, Susan, and learning how to live without her true love. The author beautifully weaves Ben and Elsie's courtship throughout the narrative, showing the reader the deep love that has bloomed and the utter capriciousness of the fate that has taken that away. As Elsie and Susan begin to heal, they offer each other strength borne of their shared experience which helps each of them open doors, once again, to the possibility of love. A stunning first novel.
Customer Reviews
Life, love and grief
A story about a whirlwind romance and the grief that comes when it’s taken from you too soon. Also about friendships and chosen family, those that help you through hard times. Told in flashbacks to see the beginnings of the love to present day, dealing with the sadness and despair of losing someone you love. A great story to show complex feelings.
Forever Interrupted
Great read! I love all her books!
Cute
There’s nothing quite like a quick TJR read. I found this post to be simply adorable! While the subject matter is serious, the author finds a way to keep the story, uplifting and entertaining. There are so many cute, personal touch the author throws in that you can’t help but smile even in a book about grief and death. Another good one by TJR!