When Forever Finds Us

I'm sure some are looking at the title of my review and scratching their heads. It's honestly the best I could come up with. And I'll probably say honestly a few more times and sound like a broken record. While being vague in places, because I don't want to spoil anyone else's journey through the book.
But it's the truth. Asher doesn't exist anymore. And no, that's not a spoiler if you read book one, which you should have because this is book 2 of a duet. So, When Forever Finds Us obviously references Finn, Piper and Derek's story, but for me, it's the end of Piper and Asher. And again...honestly, that makes me sad. Because the Asher we get to know through people's memories (more in book 1 than here) and his letters is a character I would have fallen completely in love with. Instead, we have Finn, who I actually did like, even though he "replaces" Asher. I have great empathy for Finn and again, honestly, liked his more than I did Derek or Piper. If you read my review of book 1, I mention not liking a character I was sure would surprise people. That was Derek. Piper is the one I didn't care for this time. I really tried to feel more sympathy towards her but couldn't.
Why the four star review, you ask, if I didn't even like the characters? Because that's a me issue, not an author issue. Claudia Burgoa wrote a book that answered a lot of questions, closed the door on one relationship while developing and blossoming another. Many fans do and will love it. It didn't touch me the same way, but again, that's my opinion. She's still an author I love and will continue to read. Because one book...and I mean one book, because I've enjoyed every other one I've read...doesn't end and author and reader relationship. It's not our conclusion, just Asher and Piper's.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐬 is the 2nd book in the 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐬 𝐃𝐮𝐞𝐭 by Claudia Burgoa, bringing us on an epic journey full of action, suspense, angst, heartbreak, and yes, some love and spice. The path to happiness for Piper, Finn, and Derek had many obstacles, both physical and emotional in this poignant conclusion to their story. Tears flowed for me, as I rode out every twist and turn with them, unsure how they could possibly heal all the hurts in these wounded souls enough for them to find a happy resolution. But I trusted that this author is a master of her craft when it comes to wringing out every possible emotion before weaving her beautiful ending. Thank goodness!😅 Once again, Maxine Mitchell, Jason Clarke, & Lance Greenfield’s narration of this complex story was a home run, as they nailed the characters’ unique personalities and all the emotional nuances, as well as the high action situations. I’m going to need to find something light and fun to help me get over the book hangover from this duet, but it was soooo worth it!!
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This is an amazing story. It picks up where Downfall of Us left off. Piper musician and therapist.. Finn is a security specialist . .Derek holds a doctorate of physical therapy and another in occupational therapy. That how he meet Finn doing his job. Piper was searching for Archie when she met Derek. This part of the duet is full of drama and trill as the first one but more.The relationship that is built between Finn and Derek was heart breaking and then when Piper got involved it was sight to see. So much emotion. The family became closers as the couple be came closer. The tell all you see is what they went through to be in each other life’s Seth and Teddy are talked about in this story This was just an amazing story
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