Always by Helen Hardt is the sixth and final book in this series and it didn't disappoint. What is unique about this series is that it takes place from two different points of view, three books from Skye's POV and three from Braden's. This final book is told from Braden's POV and I think rounded out the series nicely, allowing the reader to finally see the vulnerability that Braden must allow and acknowledge before being able to allow himself freedom with Skye. Overall, I really enjoyed this book, but have to warn readers that you really must read the other books in this series for it to make sense. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance reader copy of this title in exchange for my honest review.

The final chapter. What a terrific ending to the series. It was a little tricky getting used to reading the story from Braden point of view, but once you got into it, it read well. I have not read a Helen Hardt novel that I ave not liked. I am a fan. Read this book, it will not disappoint. Thank you Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

At first I was so confused reading this story. It has been a while since I read the other books in the series. I felt like I had already read the story, but this one was in Brayen’s point of view.

It’s similar to Skye’s story, but you see some things differently because Brayen is telling the story. The series has a 50 shades of grey vibe. Make sure you check for any triggers.

Over all, I really enjoyed the book and the whole series: I do love how the series ended. It was perfect.

Braden Black and Skye Manning are working through some rough issues. When Skye met Braden she became popular earning millions of followers. Braden owns a fetish club where he explores his dark desires in a safe environment. Braden introduced Skye into his world. When Skye questioned one of Braden’s hard limits he took the cowards way out. he’s been known for resisting relationships. Braden has put more effort and energy into Skye than anyone else. This next step tests his limits putting him at a crossroads where he no longer has control and he needs control.
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Always is a romance that includes a dominating hero; discussions of adultery, date rape, erotic asphyxiation, and stalking; and traumatic injury, death of a parent, alcoholism, and spousal abuse in characters’ backstories. Helen Hardt introduced Braden Black back in Follow Me Darkly where we learned about his proclivities for dark fetishes. Ive read my fair share of dark fetish romances. I’m struggling with the way Helen Hardt communicates in her writing process. Her writing style doesn’t match up with my reading style because of that there’s a disconnect happening between the way she writes and the way I read.
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The story moves in circles making very little leeway as these characters try to figure each other out. I found it repetitive with them unable to move past the same situation. The storyline was holding on by a thread with Braden unable to give Skye what she wanted which is interesting considering his lifestyle. It was a flimsy concept meant to drive more sex scenes into the book. For a guy that thrives off of fetishes I’d say he’s pretty vanilla. This wasn’t as dark as dark can go in the fetish world.
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I felt the story could’ve been better had Tessa’s character not been included. The focus should’ve been on Braden and Skye working through there issues. That long explanation about Addison was way more than necessary.
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Always is Braden’s point of view. Let me just say as book boyfriends go I’ll pass on this one. His past hang ups were overrated. His need for control was unappealing. I wanted to slap him each time he told Skye, “stop interrupting me and let me finish talking”.

While at times frustration is the only emotion that drives not only the reader but the characters as well, in the end Helen Hardt dazzles us once again with more from Braden and Skye. Communication needs to happen but with two headstrong individuals it is more of an argument than a conversation. But in the end the road to a HEA is entertaining and riveting. Another great read from Ms. Hardt.

I love this author! The books always grab me right from the beginning, so good! I couldn't put this book down! Thank you for the ARC!

I have to say I was so confused when I was reading the story. I didn’t catch that this was Braden‘s point of view for the rest of the story and series.

Thankfully, I really enjoy the series and Braden is a wonderful character so getting his thoughts, feelings, and emotions on paper and into our brains is awesome.

Throughout the whole series, one of the things that bugged me the most was the fact that Skye had to argue every single point, and frankly, that was exhausting. But that’s also what I love about Braden. He knew how to defuse it and redirect it.

He was kind and loving and had it bad for her through the whole series. It is so refreshing to get his point of view even at his highest level of frustration.

Always is a great story to round out the series and if you enjoyed the Follow Me series, this is definitely one to check out. Hardt puts it all on the line and writes her stories with so much depth, passion, and emotion that you truly get blown away.

Thank you to Netgalley and Entangled Publishing for this eARC!

This book had a great plot told from Braydens POV and the spice was absolutely on point! It did take a bit for me to get into it, but once I was in, it was TOTALLY worth the read (i ended up bingeing it in one day! haha)!

I just love when the final puzzle piece fits the whole story together. Absolutely perfect way to end Skye and Braden story for now.

I absolutely loved this book! I haven't read a book from Helen Hardt in a while, and now I want to read all of her books again! I love the relationship with Skye and Brayden. They were both so in love with each other, but their secrets and the past kept keeping them apart. I didn't want the story to end and I will be reading Always again!

Braden Black doesn’t do romance but has thrown that rule out the window after he has fallen in love with Skye Manning. In book 6 of this series about their road to HEA, Braden breaks up with Skye because she wants the one thing he can’t give her. On the journey to find out why she wants this Skye figures out what is the most important thing in her life. When Skye’s life is in danger Braden figures out what is the most important thing in his life.

Always is told from the man’s POV which I love. The story is well written with lots of romantic moments as well as frustrating ones with this couple but it is an enjoyable read. Braden and Skye have tons of hot chemistry and the secondary characters always add interesting fun to the story. I’ve enjoyed the journey to this couple’s HEA and highly recommend this book as well as the entire series.

This is a great addition to the series and I was pulled in from the beginning! This one is spicy and romantic and oh so good. I discovered Hard through another series of hers and have quickly learned to love her writing. Definitely a great addition to her books!

Thank you to Netgalley and Entangled for the arc of this book. Always in book 6 in the Follow Me series. I love reading Helen Hardt books and I absolutely loved this book as well. Always is told from the perspective of Braden. This book gives us Braden's insight of the events that happened in Follow Me Always. Once I started this book, I could not put it down. This book was spicy! If you enjoyed the previous books in this series, you will love this book.

Well dang, I had only just discovered Hardt and I'm so glad that I did! Just like her other books, Always is fantastically written and sucked me in from the very first page.