Thor has come to Forever Falls, or at least someone who looks like him. For divorcee Monroe Roberts, his presence is the least of her problems. Once a woman in love with a head full of dreams, time and circumstances have seen a very different end. For Ethan Hammersmith (the Thor look-alike), life has thrown him a few curve balls and he arrives in Forever Falls to chase a secret. A story of new love, forgiveness and finding yourself in the mess, Forever Starts Now is a feel good novel, perfect for summer.

I was so excited when I saw Stefanie London had a new book out, I couldn’t wait to read it! This book was so cute, and exactly what I needed right now. I found the book to be an enjoyable read the whole time, and I did not want to put it down.

It was the perfect book to read outside on a spring day. The cover and fake dating trope drew me in right away, and I absolutely loved the small town vibes. Stefanie does such a great job at making you fall in love with the characters and the storyline. Both characters were both going through something and not looking for a relationship at this time. They decide to pretend to be in a relationship at this time, both for different reasons. Of course, it’s never that easy. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it!

Stefanie London has become one of my favorite authors, she never disappoints. This is an exceptional read, the two main characters are realistic and human, each with their own problems, one seeking answers, the other just surviving. This story would make a great beach/ vacation read. A definite add to your TBR list.

If you are looking for a sweet, sassy romance that tugs at y0ur heartstrings, Stefanie London is a good place to start. I have been reading Stefanie for a few years now and have never been disappointed. She pulls in all the feels in a contemporary romance, and makes you fall in love with her characters. I NEED to be able to like the male lead! This is hugely important to me, and many romance authors do not write likable male leads. Stefanie always does, this does not mean they are wishy-washy, cause they are not. What I am saying is she not only writes female leads well, she writes great male leads also.

Forever Starts Now is about 2 people who are starting over after traumatic events in each of their lives that devastated them, and caused them both to rethink their lifestyles. They meet and form a friendship and decide to pretend to be in a relationship for both their benefits. Chaos, of course ensues. This is a lovely story about small town living and realizing exactly who makes up your family.

Thank you to Entangled, Netgally, and Stefanie London for the ARC.

I received this book for an honest review from netgalley #netgalley

First off this cover is to die for! And second the story actually backs it up. Sweet but also deep which doesn't happen often enough. 5 stars.

‘Forever Starts Now’ is a breath of fresh air wrapped up in a charming small-town romance. It’s the kind of book that you can read in a hammock on a warm spring day, or wrapped up in a cozy blanket by a fire, and the comforting result will be the same.

Ethan Hammersmith is on a mission to find his birth father. After striking out in multiple small towns over the space of about a year, he finds himself in Forever Falls. That he has a passing resemblance (and the accent to match) of a certain famous movie star means that he’ll have no hope of navigating through this small, close-knit town without garnering a whole lot of attention. Unless he has a local in. Enter Monroe Roberts, the fiery manager of the local diner. She’s a few years out of a painful divorce and is desperately trying to save the diner from financial ruin. She’s also tired of her well-meaning family trying to encourage her to date again. Could a fake relationship be the solution to both of their problems? And what happens when the lines between fantasy and reality become hopelessly blurred?

Stefanie London infuses just the right amount of whimsy into this wonderfully constructed tale of two people who’ve been through some things and how they emerge on the other side. Though some of the subject matter could have skewed to the heavy side, London deftly manages to keep the lightheartedness of this book afloat, while still honoring the subject matter. It’s a comfort read, pure and simple. And it makes me wish that Forever Falls was a real place that I could go and visit.

If you’re looking for a one-handed read that’s equal parts sweet escape and narratively satisfying, this is the book for you. (Bonus points for all of the Thor cosplay that ends up happening.)

Thank you to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Monroe meets Ethan when he arrives in town looking for answers after losing his mother. He attracts a lot of attention, which he doesn't want, so he ends up in a fake relationship with Monroe. She benefits from the increase in business to the struggling diner she runs.
Will he like the truth when he finds out who his father is, and will he have a real chance with Monroe?

A great read.

This book appealed to me, not due to the cover or title necessarily, but due to the concept. Fake dating trope? Sign me up! I am really working hard at expanding my reading palate (so to say) and read more traditional romantic books, and thanks to this book I don't feel so bad about that decision. I am not one who likes mushy-gushy romance, I need the characters to really work for the relationship and have a foundation before the couple forms. Stefanie London did not let me down in terms of character development & I was truly rooting for Monroe and Ethan throughout the book.

This was a pretty fast read for me, and I found it enjoyable the entire time. Watching Monroe's growth after coming out of divorce where her husband cheated on her, finding herself again after feeling like she lost herself, was something I feel is universally relatable - which was paralleled in Ethan's journey in finding his heritage. The underlying themes of figuring out who you are, what you want out of life, and how to come back after tragedy, are things that anyone of any age can understand and relate to. The fact that this book is slated partially as a fake dating troupe sells it a bit short I think, for while that was the reason I picked the book up, the reason I kept reading was the life lessons and "finding oneself" moments that struck a chord in my own life.

Overall, this book is very good. If you are looking for a romance where the romance is built on emotional and psychological connection as opposed to just physical attraction, the couple builds each other up and helps the other become the best version of themselves, then don't sleep on this gem.