Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Book Review: More Than Forever (More #4) by Jay McLean

Let me start by saying that I love this series. L.O.V.E. Now I have to admit that when I first saw that book 4 was going to be Cam and Lucy's story, I was a bit perplexed. I didn't think they needed their own book since they were always together through the events of the first 3 books. Boy, I could have not been more wrong. This story was amazing. Do NOT read this before the others. All books in the More series must be read in order.

So Cam and Lucy. Lucy and Cam. We first met them at Senior Prom back in More Than This. Lucy the loyal and quiet bookworm and Cam the charming and sweet hottie. Throughout the years that follow in college, they are always their in the background. Always together and always in love. I had absolutely no idea what was going on for these two behind the scenes.

More Than Forever starts with 15 year old Cam and Lucy. Lucy has just lost her mom and her family is floundering. With 6 younger  brothers to care for and a father that has mentally checked out, the weight is too much for her young shoulders to bear alone. Though she refuses to ask for help, Cam steps in and gives it anyway. But why? They aren't friends. Heck, they've never even spoken before. It doesn't matter though because Cam needs to help her. Needs to know her. He is there for her when she breaks and he helps to put the pieces back together.



But that is only the very beginning of their story and what follows is a sweet but heart breaking journey for true love. If you thought it can only get easier after that start, you're wrong. Through high school and college, Cam and Lucy navigate storm after storm, some together and some apart. Their story made me laugh my ass off and then cry my heart out.

While I loved all the books in this series, my hands down favorite has been the first one. Jake is just.... Jake. Sigh. But this story blew my mind and is now tied for first place. Jay McLean is truly a master New Adult writer. She capture's all that teenage angst painfully yet beautifully and threads it all into a story that has you enthralled from start to finish. Her stories are emotional and captivating and always have me ready for More. I don't think I could get enough of her writing. Ever.

Favorite Quotes
"You make my world stop, Lucy."

"You Cameron. You changed. You came into my life and you healed me. You made me feel alive again."


Marianna's Rating:

**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.




Excerpt
"I hate that guy," Logan jerks his head toward Jake and a new kid.

"The new kid? Dylan?"

He nods. "He thinks he owns the school."

"Really?" I glare over at them. "Apparently he kills  it on the basketball court, but I dunno." I shrug. "He hasn't said two words to me. He seems quiet."

"Those are the ones you have to worry about, Cam. The quiet broody assholes get all the girls. Better watch him around that new girl of yours."

I play dumb. "What new girl?"

"Shut up, asshole. You don't think I notice you watching her all the fucking time?"

I lift my chin. "I think if there's an asshole in this entire school to watch out for, it's you."

He laughs and adjusts his cap. "You don't need to worry about me. I'm not into stealing my friend's girls." He shoves his hand in his catcher's glove and smacks my arm with it. "Say the word. Claim her. I promise to stay away and I'll make sure she's untouchable to everyone else."

"I'm not an asshole and she isn't property. I can't own her."

"If that's what you want." He raises an eyebrow. "She's cute. In a couple years she'll be hot. Guys will be all over her. I'm just trying to help out."

I think about what he's saying, and he makes a good point. Only he's wrong—she's hot now. "Fine. I claim her. She's mine."

His smirk is instant. "You can't own someone, you pig. She isn't property."

I laugh. "Fuck you."

Jake struts over to us. "Ya reckon that new kid Dylan can hang out with us this arvo? He seems like a top bloke." Logan's gaze moves to me, confusion clear on his face. I shrug. He lets out a chuckle before gripping both of Jake's shoulders and shaking him gently. He looks him right in the eye, speaking slowly and clearly. "I have no idea what the fuck you just said."





Title: More Than Forever
Author: Jay McLean
Series: More #4
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/18628601-more-than-forever

Book Blurb:
-LUCY-
There is a love so fierce it cannot be measured.
A heart so strong it will never slow.
There is a promise so sure it can never lie.
He promised me that love forever.
Even when it wasn't enough.

-CAMERON-
Forever. Everlasting. Eternal.
There is no measure of time.
No sounds of the ticking of a clock.
Just the rising and falling of the sun.
And our own sense of forever.

But our forever isn't always.

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About the Author
Jay McLean is the author of the More Series, including More Than This, More Than Her, More Than

Jay is an avid reader, writer, and most of all, procrastinator. When she's not doing any of those things, she can be found running after her two little boys, or devouring some tacky reality TV show.

She writes what she loves to read, which are books that can make her laugh, make her smile, make her hurt, and make her feel.

Him and soon to be released, More Than Forever. She also has two standalones coming soon titled The Road, and Combative.

Website: www.jaymcleanauthor.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jaymcleanauthor
Twitter: @JayMcLeanAuthor
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/Jaymclean


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