Forever Perfect by Alison G Bailey ~ New Release Review
FOREVER PERFECT
Sometimes in love, the person who’s your future isn’t always your destiny…
Forever Perfect by Alison G. Bailey is now live!
BOOK INFORMATION
I received an advanced reading copy (ARC) of this book from the author, publisher, or publicist. The receipt of this ARC did not influence my choice to review the book on this site. It also did not influence how I felt about the book or its characters, storyline, and overall feel. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. As such, they only deal with what is written on the pages of the book and how what is written and otherwise presented made me feel during and after my reading of the book.
Forever Perfect by Alison G Bailey Series: Perfect #4
Published by Self-Published on March 24, 2022
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 288
Format: E-Arc
Source: Publicist/PR
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RATING:
I was five years old when I met the love of my life. He was my best friend’s older brother, but he was also my friend. We shared popsicles, we hunted for shark teeth on Folly Beach, and told each other secrets. But everything changed when we became teenagers. Brandon no longer wanted to have anything to do with me. I was a pest. Something to ignore. I hated that he tossed away our friendship.
Although he broke my heart, it still fluttered when he looked at me, was near me, and touched me. But eventually he would look away, push away, and walk away. Finally, I realized you can’t make someone love you even if they were supposed to be your forever.
*This book contains sensitive subject matter.
*ALL THE BOOKS IN THE PERFECT SERIES CAN BE READ AS STANDALONES.
BOOK REVIEW
Forever Perfect is the fourth book in the Perfect series, but the first book I’ve read. It is an emotional roller coaster of a read. Brandon and Halle were childhood friends, but secretly, they always had a crush. Once high school hit, Brandon started to pull back, believing Halle deserved someone better in her life than him.
Throughout high school and into college, Halle and Brandon dealt with so much, and yet, the one constant was the inexplicable feelings they had for each other. Feelings they refused to give into despite wanting to do just that. Very much a coming-of-age, new adult tale and for sensitive readers, there are some triggers to be mindful of with this read.
Brandon was a bit of a jerk for a large portion of this book because he wanted something—someone—he didn’t think he should have. He was a protector, but also a bit of a coward because he wanted Halle but did the opposite of showing it, which left her with a lot of confusion and hurt. She didn’t understand what happened between them.
For me, this book didn’t really pick up until the halfway mark. Before that, Halle and Brandon circled each other but never quite had a real conversation. Once the halfway mark came, things started to change and we got a sense of why they belonged together, and what would have to happen for them to overcome their issues and make it happen. By far, this was my favorite part of the story.
If you’re looking for a slow burn romance with real life issues and conflicts, Forever Perfect is a good book to pick up. While it spanned a few years and took a while to get going, it turned out to be a well-written and solidly told romance with two stubborn people who managed to figure themselves and each other out. I enjoyed the read.
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About Alison G Bailey
Alison G. Bailey is an award winning, Amazon and International bestselling author living in Charleston, South Carolina. At an early age she fell in love with writing, reworking scenes from her favorite TV shows and movies with new dialogue. Alison wrote and produced several stage plays before turning her sights on the book world.
Under the influence of a copious amount of Diet Pepsi and nonstop listening to her Spotify playlists, Alison writes unique emotional stories full of love, laughter, and romance.
