Falling for Forever is a wonderful romantic story with two very talented main characters. Jenna is confident, she loves the stage and she can sing. Her most important quality when it comes to performing is that she has plenty of pizazz. It is impossible for people to dislike her and her open and disarming attitude charms even the most grumpy people. I really liked her cheerful nature and it made reading about her a lot of fun. It's interesting to see how she interacts with Miles. Even though they share a passion for music Miles is Jenna's exact opposite in many ways. He's timid and a bit of a nerd. He is handsome, but doesn't wear the right clothes and he's gifted, but he doesn't show off. I liked how their differences make them become close and their story is fascinating because of their pushing and pulling as a result.

Melissa Chambers writes about music in a catching way. I like the easy flow of her writing, the vivid way she describes the relationships at the school and the deep emotional connection she obviously has with her characters. Her story is entertaining, fast-paced and inspiring. I love books about creative people and enjoyed reading about what Jenna and Miles do with their skills. Melissa Chambers has made them energetic and dynamic. They are both special and for me that was the best thing about Falling for Forever. The story captivated me from beginning to end.

Unfortunately I didn't finish this book, as I couldn't get into it - nothing against the author or book, just not to my personal taste. Thank you for the opportunity to read it.

Will no longer be reading or reviewing this book due to lack of interest in the title, and the fact that the title has been archived.

Despite all of the seriousness of this, it's overall a bit more on the fluffy side.

Jenna was a fine character, but maybe a bit too self-involved. She has confidence, but it borders on arrogance in a way that made it harder to root for her.

Miles was a more well-rounded character, and I liked the way he and Shane weren't enemies and were just competitors.

One thing that is a bit weird to me was the fact that the prize of the talent show was ultimately money when presumably most of the students were well-off and their parents would likely have been paying for college anyway. The outcome of the show was a bit disappointing to me, though less so than it could have been.

Fun YA romance with some growing pains explored. This is definitely very much for a high school reader.

The romance and slight sexuality was a bit off though, and felt rushed through and/or fairly immature.

3.5 Stars
3 Heat

The only reason I gave this book five stars is because I can't give it more!

I enjoyed this book and felt enough of a connection to the characters that I purchased the first book in the series.

Jenna Quigley and Miles Cleveland have been enemies ever since she stole his audition spot on America’s Newest Sensation. When she ends up at his performing arts high school, sparks fly. They are both competing in a contest whose winner receives $25,000. She’s hoping to use it to head to L.A. to kick start her career. He hopes to use it to pay for college and, in winning, get revenge. Their plans get derailed when those sparks turn to love.

Received in exchange for a honest review.

So Like Miles Jenna not so much but she grows on me. She was quick to jump to conclusions. Miles was honest and fair. He let go of the incident that had him angry at Jenna rather quickly and it was her blaming Miles and not believing him that rubbed me wrong when it came to Jenna. That and she really should have understood more about the loyalty and friendship Miles had with his BFF.

Jenna goes to a new school instead of LA after her dad gets her in. He is hoping to at least get her a degree. What is great about this school? They have a group of talented people that help raise the bar for her. they take their music seriously and it is also where she meets MIles.

Miles is a serious but sweet guy. He is also insanely talented. I love how he lets go of his anger and focuses on going forward. Miles enjoys Jenna’s company and sees her talent so he learns about her. They are good together but Jenna rubs me wrong with her beginning with Miles.

Over time she does grow on me. They learn about each other and help each other become better musicians by challenging each other. Their relationship is sweet and the attraction is great. I like how it wasn’t a instant coming together but working through things and learning about each other first. Seeing who the other is and liking the other for who they are. Jenna had alot on her plate with her family and I loved her dad. Miles was trying to prove something and is very smart and talented. So glad he was trying to stand on his own and show his dad he could.

A sweet and tender story that is well written and entertaining.

I enjoyed the concept of this story- girl gets into the top ten of a nationally broadcast talent competition, but has to finish high school... Oh and she somehow manages to get into a very prestigious fine arts high school now. She has to find a way to stand out and earn her keep in a group that is all talented. So often we hear the beginning of a teenager's story on some TV show, but then they go back to their lives, and what happens? This story was a fun contemporary of that idea. So win!

I also appreciated the competitive nature of the students in this school They were all talented, yet had different niche areas they excelled in. It made for an interesting dynamic that felt believable. I especially loved all the tension between Miles and Shane over all the competition... and how a girl naturally ends up getting in the mix just makes this story fit in the YA/NA category.

And I was pleased with the presence of parents and teachers in this story. So often those adults are just MIA in these stories. It was nice to have some parents who were stepping in and parenting the main characters.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Erica – ☆☆☆☆☆
Falling for Forever is the second installment of the Before Forever series. It can be read as a standalone, but I do believe there would be a better emotional impact and connection between the reader and Jenna if they read The Summer Before Forever first. Jenna was Chloe's sidekick in the previous book, and Chloe and Landon are on the pages of Falling for Forever.

#8 in a reality show talent competition (think American Idol), Jenna is turning 18 and ready to take LA by storm. Is it a pipe-dream? Is she being a foolish girl? Jenna's dad wants her to finish high school, and has a proposition for her. If she can get into a creative arts school she was wait-listed to attend, will she forget about LA until she graduates... tricky Dad, he isn't letting his Daddy's Girl go so easily.

With Jenna off to the new school, this opens the Before Forever series wide open, with a whole new cast of characters. Slightly reminded me of the Creative HeArts series, where the story takes place in a creative arts school (loved the series).

The reader and Jenna meet Miles (again). Miles and Jenna have a past together, going back to the talent show audition, and it lends a love-hate vibe to the opener, which is always yummy.

Jenna is confident, girly, and is good at what she does. I realize this may have some readers not liking her. I'm unsure why we women and girls embrace the awkward/geek/tomboy, while always painting the girly girls in a bad light. Neither is bad or good, they're just different from each other. Jenna's a girly girl, but that doesn't mean she's a 'mean girl.' She's very moral, ethical, loyal, and caring. She's flawed, made mistakes, and she owns up to them. But, since she's a celebrity, confident, and knows what she wants and is talented enough to get it, she has a hard time making girlfriends. Chloe is Jenna's only friend until she hits the new school.

Miles is Jenna's male counterpart – confident, top of his class, and has to be good at everything he does. Both have family problems, Miles' dad and Jenna's mom, and that connects them deeply.

While this is a young adult romance, featuring music and a talent show, there are some good messages riding the surface. Children dealing with adult issues. The pressure and stress of forging your own path, when your parents wish you to take the one they are traveling. Peer pressure. Standing up for what you believe in and having your friends' backs. A girl or boy having an opposite sex friend and it only being friendship, even when pressured to date. Trying your best at everything you do.

Jenna's only competition is herself, not because she's arrogant, but because she realizes another's abilities doesn't affect hers. That is the message I hope readers hear the loudest.

To be honest, I wasn't sure I'd like Jenna after reading her in Chloe's book, but I was pleasantly surprised, finding her a solid character. Miles had that brooding, swoon-worthy leading man vibe that has girls of all ages falling hard. Together, they created a lovely read, but the side characters added a whole new dimension.

I'm highly anticipating more from this series and the author, and I most certainly recommend it to young adult fans, especially those who enjoy musically inclined characters.

Young adult age-range: 14+ kissing, swearing, drinking, and drug-usage.

LOVED IT!!!!
From the very first page to the last I loved the book x

Can be read as a standalone, young adult novel!

The second Jenna Quigley turns eighteen, she’s headed to L.A. to extend the timer on her fifteen minutes of fame. Too bad her dad made her promise to graduate high school first. Silver lining? Her new school has a serious talent competition with a $25,000 cash prize, which would go a long way in L.A. Jenna’s got plenty of talent—she didn’t almost win America’s Newest Sensation for nothing. But it’ll take everything she’s got to bring down the music nerd with a stick up his butt...no matter how cute he is in those glasses.

Miles Cleveland needs to win that talent contest. When some hot girl stole his audition spot on America’s Newest Sensation, his chance to study music flounced off to New York with her. Now, not only can he win enough money to pay for his education, he can get revenge on that very same girl. He can’t start to question his plan, though...no matter how deep Jenna buries into his heart.

I love Melissa and read all her books. This was no different. I found the characters engaging to say the least. It was a different trope than one we've seen before. If you've never read a Melissa Chambers book before, then you need to pick it up. Seriously. You won't be disappointed. I could go into the plot but that would spoil it for you. Just pick it up because it's worth the read.

I received an ARC from the publisher/author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own and do not reflect anyone else's.

Rating: 3.5 stars

Falling for Forever was a great, easy to read contemporary romance with two great main characters. Despite it being the second in the Before Forever series, and Chloe and Landon do play a part in this story, it could be read as a standalone. I was just fine having not read the previous book!

I was a bit iffy with Jenna at the beginning, as she seemed a little full of herself, but this was short-lived. Her ambition, confidence, and gregariousness grew on me. Miles was also very sweet, protective of his friends, and serious about his music. They had a great dynamic from the beginning, and them together made me feel the warm and fuzzies that are necessary for a YA contemporary romance to be good. What I particularly liked is that, even though they were competing, they were respectful to each other while also not holding back from doing their very best.

There were two things I was meh about and one thing I really didn't like at all. The first meh thing is actually pretty common in YA: the stereotypical mean girls. I know, sigh. Another meh thing was that a character comes out as gay in the book, and while everyone handled it well, I didn't understand why that was in there other than to deal with how there were four girls and three boys in a friend group, and one of the girls needed to be paired off some other way.

But what really got to me was how mental health was talked about. One character was assumed to by a "psycho," and it was revealed that she had once been diagnosed with depression, tried multiple medications and couldn't find one that worked for her, so she chose not to use them. This one character was portrayed as heartless and cruel and distant. They even talked about tricking her into seeing a doctor. I'm all for supporting people to get help, but they shouldn't be forced to do anything, especially if they aren't harming themselves or others.

However, overall, I did enjoy the book and kept wanting to pull my phone or Kindle out to keep reading. I'm holding out hope for more books in the series so I can see how these two turn out!

I read Falling for Forever immediately after reading the first book in this series, The Summer Before Forever, and I liked Falling for Forever even more! (Note that Falling for Forever can read just fine as a standalone.) Jenna was introduced in the first book, and I was not a fan of hers at all- she was so full of herself! But I do love a series that can change my mind about a character, and Chambers definitely did that with this book. I loved the premise of this story and loved that there was a talent competition in the plot- I have no musical talent AT ALL myself but love reading about singers and musicians. Jenna and Miles had great chemistry and I enjoyed the believable banter between them. Overall a great read!

If you read The Summer Before Forever you were introduced to Jenna Quigley. The beginning of the book, Jenna has a few days till she turns 18 and then she is out the door on her way to LA to make her dreams come true. There is one thing that may derail her plans. The promise she made with her dad. The deal was if she was able to get into the prestigious magnet school for the arts in Nashville then she would have to stay and finish her senior year of high school. Well her dad was down to the wire, but got Jenna in last minute. So as Jenna now has to wait almost a year to get out to California, she tries to make the best of things in her new situation. She didn’t expect that attending a Performing Arts school would be that much of a problem for her, little does she know.

Miles loves his music. He is a composer, an artist, a technical master mind. He knows how to show case his talents and is planning on keeping it close to his chest till the right time. That right time would have been on TV, if he wasn’t stabbed in the back, by the Ms. Jenna Quigley. She took his number at the audition which left him high and dry. Now Jenna is at his school and pay back can taste sweet. That is until they are paired up as music class partners. Now he has to play nice to be able to keep his A in the class. He needs his scholarship for college, if he wants to continue pursuing his dreams. Otherwise he may be at the mercy of his dad’s choice of school. The senior talent showcase in December is the key to the entire plan. He has to win the $50,000 that he can use for school. Staying focus is the goal, but when emotions and hormones between Jenna and him start to bloom it becomes more unclear what his overall end game is.

I enjoyed the story of Miles and Jenna. The popular oh so confident girl and the nerdy music guy. They were sweet and endearing. I enjoyed book 1 of the duo more, but this was a nice differences.
Jenna has so many issues with her mom that are underlining in the story. Her mother pretty much sucks, from Jenna’s POV. Near the end the end of the book, the conversation that occurs with her mother just honest to goodness sucks. I felt really bad for Jenna.

Miles kept strong even with all his boy hormones. He was a very likeable character. He had his own issues with his father and mother, but not as dramatic as Jenna’s.

I give the overall book 4 hearts.

Author Questions:
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I would like to know, what college Miles end up going too? Did Jenna move to LA or stay in Nashville? What happened with Jenna and her Dad’s relationship?
The epilogue was not satisfying enough. I wish there was a little bit more so we can have an overall ending to the couple.

I also would like more story about Landon and Chloe from book 1. What happened during college? Does Chloe stay in TN or follow him to GA? Is there problems with their long distant relationship?
So many questions left up in the air. (hide spoiler)]

If you didn’t read book one that is okay.

You can read book 2 as a standalone.
If you want to know more about book one Click Here to see my recent review on it.
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Good read. Cute. Enjoy

Parental information: Active drinking of supporting characters. Discussion of sex and oral. Parental conflicts and neglect.

I wasn't able to read this one before the official publication date. Probably, because when I requested it, I wasn't sure whether I had made the right decision or not. I read the first book in the series called The Summer Before Forever and I absolutely loved it. Jenna's story, I wasn't interested in much, but I still wanted to give it a go since I adored Melissa Chambers writing style and her sweet teen story.

Unfortunately, the predictable happened - I didn't like Falling For Forever nearly as much as the prequel. Maybe I'm not being fair, since I just happen to always dislike stories about 'famous' people and while Jenna's path is mainly going backwards instead of aiming for Hollywood fame, I still struggled. And the teenage drama clique including a mean girl called Bianca didn't make it any better. Also the music competition itself didn't appeal to me, but that's all on me. I enjoyed reading about Jenna and Miles partnership on the song writing lessons, though. I wish we would have read about a song they wrote together. We all would have swooned.

Jenna isn't the typical shy teenage girl you read about in most YA reads. She's more like the opposite without being a rebel or a meanie. She's very unique and always speaks her mind, doesn't let anybody get her down. I think that's an improvement to the other girls we read about that want to become famous. They're not very confident and giving them self confidence is their whole path in a book. With Jenna there were other motives. Her story wasn't about overcoming fears or insecurities. It was deeper than that and Miles balanced it out with his problems that weren't real problems to me. But he's a cutie anyway, so I forgive him. He's no Landon, but well... Who is?!

I think the author did a good job with not answering a certain question by the end of the book. The story might have been ruined if she had. On the other hand, I'm curious to find out and will most likely think about a good solution for me.

To be honest, I wasn't a huge fan of Jenna's friends at her new school - especially Nicolette. You'll know why I disliked her when you get to that point of the story. Greta might be the exception, because Jenna and her bonded very well in a scene and I liked that. And then Shane... Gosh, can he please grow a pair? By the end of the book, I got the feeling he got more confident, but I think as soon as Bianca will come running towards him, he'll cave in and be the big stupid puppy he always was. I mean, he isn't that bad. There were good sides, too. In some scenes, he was a very good friend to Jenna and then he finally treated Miles like he wasn't his worst enemy anymore either. Let's work with that.

My heart was bleeding for Jenna during the toughest part of the story. She's such a strong character, I don't know how the author managed to give her such strength and make it seem believable. I didn't even ever question her strength, like I never thought it was an act. She had to grow up fast at a young age and I felt so damn sorry for her. I was glad she could still count on her father.

Alright, so... Again, I didn't like Falling For Forever as much as The Summer Before Forever. I will cherish that one until the end of time, but I liked diving back into this world - also reading about Chloe and Landon again. If you've read the first book in this series, I think you should also read this one. And if you happen to be have a weak spot for teen reads that include music, this one's it for you.

Jenna is counting down the days until she turns 18 and hits the road to L.A. to continue the fame she has going from the music competition she had been competing on. But her dad made her a deal, if he can get her into the exclusive and full performing arts school he wants her to attend, she will hold off on her dream until she graduates. Well, surprise, strings were pulled and Jenna is now attending a new school that just so happens to have a talent competition with a cash prize that would help her to achieve her dream. But there is an obstacle in her way and his name is Miles. Miles is incredibly talented, has a chip on his shoulder where Jenna is concerned, and plans to win the competition for himself. Game on!

I had read the synopsis for this book and was instantly interested, knowing I had to read this story about music, competitions and enemies to possible romantic partners. I love anything having to do with music, and the most fun books I have read have been about reality show competitions so I knew I had to read more. I did not know that this was the second book in the series until I started reading the book and saw it listed on Goodreads, but I am pleased to report that not having read the first book did not in any way hurt my enjoyment of this story. Both books are standalone romances/finding yourself stories with different main characters, but the books connect through the side characters showing up to connect the books. Now after reading this book, I can't wait to jump into the first book and see how Chloe and Landon get together (did I mention it is a step-sibling romance? Yes, please!)

You can feel the characters love of music bleeding through the pages, as of the music became tangible and I could feel it too. Both Miles and Jenna have a passion for music, and the way they describe the songs, the feel, the creation, it was so well done that I felt emotions for the music they described, as if "music" is another character that plays a role through the entire book. Jenna was not the spoiled, entitled "pop-princess" I was expecting, instead she was just an ambitious girl who knew her own mind, limits, talents and desires and tried hard to be the best in each situation, be it musician or person. She was so down to earth and could roll with the punches like a pro, and the relationship she had with her father kind of made me want to melt. Miles appeared to be shy and quiet, but he was so self-confident I was shocked. At times he made some really awful choices that made me want to shake him, but then he would do something epic and over the top to make up for it so I couldn't be mad. The two were such complete opposites, it was the perfect dynamic for an explosive relationship. Also, the side characters such as Chloe, Shane (who I heart), Nicolette and the girls are the perfect amount of detailed to make me want to know their backstories next, so I am a guaranteed Before Forever fan to see who will show up next.

I can honestly say that I had no idea what the ending would be, or who would win and I was on the edge of my seat to find out. Overall this was such a sweet story with really well developed and complicated characters that I loved and rooted for. The book had a good plot with some twists, but the winning factor was the characters for me. I really enjoyed Melissa's writing style, she was able to bring people to life and create empathy in the reader. I will most certainly be reading more from her in the future...maybe with Shane??? This is a perfect read for anyone looking for the perfect teen romance with a dash of self-discovery, and amazing friendships. Oh and I loved the promotional video at the end, I had been wondering how the story would wrap up...

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Falling For Forever had such an interesting plot that's not too common in YA these days. It was great to see it focus basically around an event (talent show) in which all of the characters wanted to win, and from there we saw how relationships not only grew but were tested when this group of teens were all thrown together. I liked the group dynamics and how everyone had their own part to play within not only the group but at the school as well. There's nothing better than a YA book where the characters are all stuck at school, forced to interact with each other all day, everyday. This book is chalked full of juicy moments where the sparks and secrets fly.

"I hate surprises…at least ones where everyone finds out I stole their good friend’s future."

I really like YA novels and those geared towards the upper teens, so I was super excited about this book. Though with this being said, I did have a bit of a hard time getting into it and actually liking the characters - mainly the heroine, Jenna. The heroine was quite self entitled and cocky upfront, which I found very unflattering, but as the story progressed this thankfully dropped off. After about the halfway mark, I really started to love this book. I feel like this is where the author really hit her stride and became comfortable with the characters and her story, because this is where it all started to piece together for me. There was development in both the character relationships and the plot, we were witnessing some exciting drama, and the story (in my opinion) started to flow more smoothly.

"I’d be so stupid to kiss her, but I’d be even more of an idiot if I let this moment…her and me alone in this apartment…go without doing what I’ve been dying to do for what feels like forever."

Can I just say, off topic slightly, I know, but OMG! This is ultimately geared towards younger readers. Some of which might still have questions or not understand all of the dynamics of sexual intercourse. With this is mind, please NEVER have a character feed false info about what to do to in regards of safe sex and preventing pregnancy. It was just a small comment but I swear, I yelled really loudly in my head "DON'T DO THIS" when I saw it.

I thought it was an interesting direction for the author to pick this specific hero as opposed to say, the popular guy at the school, but I'm really glad she did. There was just something so endearing about Miles and his almost cute timidness. He was a great match for Jenna. Not only did he keep her grounded, but he did so while still challenging her and making her evaluate her style. Plus, the were adorable. I really enjoyed how they just acted average to me, the relationship wasn't physically rushed just because people were pressuring them. They got to know each other on their own terms and went from there.

I hold out my hand. “And this is Miles…the boyfriend.”
Landon offers his hand. “May God be with you.”

The ending here was so creative and cute, I thought it was brilliant! I loved the way the author did that. Engrossing writing, a smart plot and dynamic characters will have the readers wanting more! I can't wait to go back and read Chloe's book now.

"What I’ve got planned may be suicide, but it’s my funeral, baby, and I’m throwing a party for it."

4 Stars! I read Falling for Forever immediately following the first book in this series, The Summer Before Forever. While I gave the first book 3 Stars, I felt this book was a vast improvement in character development and story line. Since I wasn't a big fan of Jenna's character in the first book, I was a bit concerned that she was the female lead in this one. Yet, she proved me wrong and stole the story. I loved everything about her! Her love interest, Miles, was equally wonderful. Although I still didn't care for the dual first-person POV writing style, I was quickly swept into the story and able to easily overlook it. Everything about this book felt true to a high school experience, albeit a liberal arts focused learning environment. The pacing, dialogue, romance, and conflict all felt believable. My one wish was to have an epilogue a little further in the future to see where Miles and Jenna's circumstances and choices ultimately took them. Maybe Melissa Chambers is saving that for the next book? One can only hope. (I voluntarily read an advanced copy of Falling for Forever via the publisher. This review is my honest and unbiased opinion.)

This was such a cute read! It was absolutely perfect read that I wanted at that moment and I devoured it in a single sitting.

Jenna almost won America’s Newest Sensation but as a promise to her father, she has to complete her schooling where he wants before she can live her dream. Miles never forgot the chance that was stolen in a moment from him in the same audition and now Miles has to see her face every day because Jenna just enrolled in the very same school as his. His heart is set on winning the upcoming competition that his school holds and so is Jenna but when their hearts come in their way, what will they do?

I seriously loved this book so much!! Although I enjoyed book 1, I was not much of fan of it but this book was worth it. Jenna is all set to fly to L.A. to live her dream and try her career in singing but when her dad persuades her to complete her schooling here, she reluctantly agrees. But she didn’t know she had to face somebody like Miles when all she wanted was truce and his friendship. When she finally remembered the reason for Miles’s behaviour towards her, that she kind of accidentally stole his spot in the audition of America’s Newest Sensation, through Chloe, her best friend’s help, she was genuinely sorry and I loved how she handled everything, even when Miles’s best friend purposely messed some stuff up.

I really liked Miles. He was such a great guy and it was impossible not to fall for someone like Jenna. I loved their chemistry. Their relationship slowly proceeded and the angst was simply mind-blowing! xD Although Miles listened to his head instead of his heart, in the beginning, I loved how he finally understood what he needed. I also enjoyed the fact that there was no sacrificial stuff because love came in the way of the competition. Both of them handled the situation maturely and although Miles did mess up a little, I was glad they both weren’t afraid of some healthy competition between them. The minor characters were pretty interesting and I enjoyed the part they had to play in this story.

Overall, Falling for Forever was a great and fun read! The plot was executed neatly and I fell in love with the characters. I loved the romance between Miles and Jenna and I enjoyed the friendship between gang so much!! The writing was smooth and easy to read and the pace was even throughout the book. I definitely look forward to reading more by this author.

Recommend it?

Yes!