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shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Catherine Bybee never disappoints! Her characters and storylines draw you in and keep you hooked till the end.
Dakota Laurens and Dr. Walt Eddy are two misfits. Neither of these very successful people fit their family’s ideal of what they “should” be doing with their lives. Dakota’s life as a romance writer has very little romance until Dr. Walt Eddy shows up in her seminar room. This busy doctor has been so engrossed in providing care to the less fortunate that he has refused to become romantically involved with anyone until he meets Dakota Laurens. I loved that each of the characters didn’t take themselves too seriously. They meet by accident and continued to interact because there was chemistry between them. I am so tired of the theatrics, and this book was very realistic in terms of how men and women come together.
As Walt and Dakota date the reader is really drawn into their dilemma with whether to enter into a serious relationship. I think every reader that has dated will understand the tug of war you experience when deciding whether to risk your heart on someone. I really loved Dakota because she wasn’t afraid to let Walt know what he was missing. She didn’t back down from his mother, and she was an independent woman in every sense of the word.
Walt won me over when he showed Dakota that she was worth more than anyone or anything else in his life. He had a great sense of humor, and he wasn’t afraid to let Dakota take the lead. He knew how to apologize and went the extra mile to make sure Dakota knew she was his one and only.
All of the background characters like Walt’s parents and Dakota’s best friend made the story even more realistic. They added color and depth to the already interesting storyline.
This book pulled on all of my emotions anger, sadness, and happiness. You won’t want to miss this
Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books
Dakota Laurens and Dr. Walt Eddy are two misfits. Neither of these very successful people fit their family’s ideal of what they “should” be doing with their lives. Dakota’s life as a romance writer has very little romance until Dr. Walt Eddy shows up in her seminar room. This busy doctor has been so engrossed in providing care to the less fortunate that he has refused to become romantically involved with anyone until he meets Dakota Laurens. I loved that each of the characters didn’t take themselves too seriously. They meet by accident and continued to interact because there was chemistry between them. I am so tired of the theatrics, and this book was very realistic in terms of how men and women come together.
As Walt and Dakota date the reader is really drawn into their dilemma with whether to enter into a serious relationship. I think every reader that has dated will understand the tug of war you experience when deciding whether to risk your heart on someone. I really loved Dakota because she wasn’t afraid to let Walt know what he was missing. She didn’t back down from his mother, and she was an independent woman in every sense of the word.
Walt won me over when he showed Dakota that she was worth more than anyone or anything else in his life. He had a great sense of humor, and he wasn’t afraid to let Dakota take the lead. He knew how to apologize and went the extra mile to make sure Dakota knew she was his one and only.
All of the background characters like Walt’s parents and Dakota’s best friend made the story even more realistic. They added color and depth to the already interesting storyline.
This book pulled on all of my emotions anger, sadness, and happiness. You won’t want to miss this
Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books
mrose21's review against another edition
5.0
Ah I love books where the lead is a writer! It makes it better it just does!
Love it.
Love it.
melbell's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy
rutatheythem's review against another edition
5.0
Not Quite Forever yazarın okuduğum 11. kitabı ve bu kitapla da beni bir kere daha kendine hayran bıraktı Catherine Bybee.
Catherine Bybee eski bir acil hemşiresi ve şu an da tam zamanlı bir yazar olarak çalışıyor. Serinin bir önceki kitabında acil hemşiresi olan Monica'nın hikayesi ile hemşire kimliğini yansıtan yazar bu kitapta New York Times Bestseller listesine birden fazla kez girmiş aşk romanları yazarı Dakota'nın hikayesi ile yazar kimliğini yansıtmış.
Kitaplarının adı Surrender to Me, Succumb to Me olmasından dolayı sürekli Dakota'yı kafamda Slyvia Day olarak canlandırıp durdum ne kadar Day'in Bared to Me'sini sevmesem de ama bu Dakota karakterini sevmeme ve ona hayran kalmama engel olmadı. Kimsenin ne söylediğine odaklanmadan sadece kendi istediği şeyleri söyleyen yanını gerçekten çok sevdim Dakota'nın.
Walt'ın yaşadığı şeyleri kesinlikle tahmin edemezdim, ne kadar korkaklık edip kaçsa da "Evet, her şeyi batırdım ama lütfen beni affet." diyerek her yerde Dakota'yı aramasına da mutlu oldum.
Dakota'nın 'bodice rippers books' tabirine imzalı bir kitapla karşılık vermesi de çok iyiydi. Ben bir okur olarak öyle bir şey söyleyen biriyle bırak evlenmek konuşmazdım bile ama Dakota okuru eğitmeyi tercih etti.
Kitapta tek hoşuma gitmeyen şey tamamen benimle alakalıydı. Sağlıkçı (öğrenci) olduğum için Dakota antibiyotik almaya başladığı anda olacakları tahmin ettim ve haklı da çıktım. Walt'ın acil doktoru olarak en ufak bir şüpheye düşmemesi biraz hayal kırıklığına uğrattı beni ama aşk sarhoşluğuna veriyorum onu da.
Bir sonraki kitapta Trent'in abisi Glen ve psikolog Mary'nin hikayesi anlatılıyor. Bu kitapta okuduğum birkaç ufak Glen-Mary kısmı bile kitaba bayılacağımın garantisi umarım hayal kırıklığına uğramam.
Catherine Bybee eski bir acil hemşiresi ve şu an da tam zamanlı bir yazar olarak çalışıyor. Serinin bir önceki kitabında acil hemşiresi olan Monica'nın hikayesi ile hemşire kimliğini yansıtan yazar bu kitapta New York Times Bestseller listesine birden fazla kez girmiş aşk romanları yazarı Dakota'nın hikayesi ile yazar kimliğini yansıtmış.
Kitaplarının adı Surrender to Me, Succumb to Me olmasından dolayı sürekli Dakota'yı kafamda Slyvia Day olarak canlandırıp durdum ne kadar Day'in Bared to Me'sini sevmesem de ama bu Dakota karakterini sevmeme ve ona hayran kalmama engel olmadı. Kimsenin ne söylediğine odaklanmadan sadece kendi istediği şeyleri söyleyen yanını gerçekten çok sevdim Dakota'nın.
Walt'ın yaşadığı şeyleri kesinlikle tahmin edemezdim, ne kadar korkaklık edip kaçsa da "Evet, her şeyi batırdım ama lütfen beni affet." diyerek her yerde Dakota'yı aramasına da mutlu oldum.
Dakota'nın 'bodice rippers books' tabirine imzalı bir kitapla karşılık vermesi de çok iyiydi. Ben bir okur olarak öyle bir şey söyleyen biriyle bırak evlenmek konuşmazdım bile ama Dakota okuru eğitmeyi tercih etti.
Kitapta tek hoşuma gitmeyen şey tamamen benimle alakalıydı. Sağlıkçı (öğrenci) olduğum için Dakota antibiyotik almaya başladığı anda olacakları tahmin ettim ve haklı da çıktım. Walt'ın acil doktoru olarak en ufak bir şüpheye düşmemesi biraz hayal kırıklığına uğrattı beni ama aşk sarhoşluğuna veriyorum onu da.
Bir sonraki kitapta Trent'in abisi Glen ve psikolog Mary'nin hikayesi anlatılıyor. Bu kitapta okuduğum birkaç ufak Glen-Mary kısmı bile kitaba bayılacağımın garantisi umarım hayal kırıklığına uğramam.
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
Not Quite Forever by Catherine Bybee is a delightful, light read that is fast-paced and engaging. The fourth novel in the Not Quite series, this captivating love story has a charming cast of characters and an angst free storyline. Although part of a series, fans of contemporary romances will be thrilled to learn this novel can be read as a standalone.
Dakota Laurens is a bestselling erotic romance author who meets Dr. Walt Eddy while both are in Florida for different conferences. Walt is intrigued by Dakota at first glimpse while she is instantly attracted to the handsome doctor. Learning they live close to one another in real life, the two enter into a casual relationship that becomes serious a lot sooner than either expect.
Dakota is a refreshing breath of fresh air. She is super organized, straight to the point and unapologetic about her career but she has a horrible track record with men. She is strong and self-confident but she also has the occasional doubts and insecurities that everyone is faced with. Dakota faces most problems head on, but when the unexpected occurs, she turns to family for support.
Walt is extremely busy with his career as an ER doctor so he is thrilled with Dakota's laidback approach to their relationship. However, their slow-moving get to know you casual dating style is fast-tracked when he needs a date for a family celebration and their romance really heats up. But Walt has been keeping a surprising secret that causes him to back off when things begin to move a little too quickly for him.
Walt and Dakota's fledgling relationship ends almost before it really begins when Walt's crisis coincides with Dakota's unanticipated discovery. Lack of communication leads to a misunderstanding on Dakota's part and she abruptly flees to her parents. Walt is pretty persistent in his efforts to find her and when he learns the reason behind her departure, he pulls out some pretty impressive stops to win her back. This part of the storyline is particularly touching and while he wants her back, Walt patiently waits until Dakota is ready for their reconciliation.
Not Quite Forever is a wonderfully heartwarming romance that does not shy away from real life issues. Walt and Dakota have complicated relationships with their parents and both sides of the families are slow to warm up to their children's significant others. Catherine Bybee throws a few obstacles in their path, but Walt and Dakota are more than capable of working through their issues and finding their happily ever after.
Not Quite Forever is a lovely addition to the Not Quite series that I absolutely loved and cannot recommend highly enough!
Not Quite Forever by Catherine Bybee is a delightful, light read that is fast-paced and engaging. The fourth novel in the Not Quite series, this captivating love story has a charming cast of characters and an angst free storyline. Although part of a series, fans of contemporary romances will be thrilled to learn this novel can be read as a standalone.
Dakota Laurens is a bestselling erotic romance author who meets Dr. Walt Eddy while both are in Florida for different conferences. Walt is intrigued by Dakota at first glimpse while she is instantly attracted to the handsome doctor. Learning they live close to one another in real life, the two enter into a casual relationship that becomes serious a lot sooner than either expect.
Dakota is a refreshing breath of fresh air. She is super organized, straight to the point and unapologetic about her career but she has a horrible track record with men. She is strong and self-confident but she also has the occasional doubts and insecurities that everyone is faced with. Dakota faces most problems head on, but when the unexpected occurs, she turns to family for support.
Walt is extremely busy with his career as an ER doctor so he is thrilled with Dakota's laidback approach to their relationship. However, their slow-moving get to know you casual dating style is fast-tracked when he needs a date for a family celebration and their romance really heats up. But Walt has been keeping a surprising secret that causes him to back off when things begin to move a little too quickly for him.
Walt and Dakota's fledgling relationship ends almost before it really begins when Walt's crisis coincides with Dakota's unanticipated discovery. Lack of communication leads to a misunderstanding on Dakota's part and she abruptly flees to her parents. Walt is pretty persistent in his efforts to find her and when he learns the reason behind her departure, he pulls out some pretty impressive stops to win her back. This part of the storyline is particularly touching and while he wants her back, Walt patiently waits until Dakota is ready for their reconciliation.
Not Quite Forever is a wonderfully heartwarming romance that does not shy away from real life issues. Walt and Dakota have complicated relationships with their parents and both sides of the families are slow to warm up to their children's significant others. Catherine Bybee throws a few obstacles in their path, but Walt and Dakota are more than capable of working through their issues and finding their happily ever after.
Not Quite Forever is a lovely addition to the Not Quite series that I absolutely loved and cannot recommend highly enough!
monicasalor85's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
kara_hildebrand's review against another edition
5.0
I love Catherine Bybee! I've read all the Weekday Bride's books and all the Not Quite Books. Her writing is witty, charming, funny, emotional and addicting! Dakota is a romance writer and Walt is a doctor (who we've met before). They meet at a hotel where she's there for a romance convention and he for a medical convention. He noticed her the night before and was immediately taken with her so when they have been double booked into the same conference room he can't help himself but engage with her. Dakota is sassy, funny, smart and sexy. She puts him in his place so thoroughly that she's compelled to find him and apologize over a drink. Their "date" turns into a group gathering where we get to see Trent and Monica again, yay! They have amazing chemistry and they just click so they both decide to try to see each other when they get home. With their busy schedules it's hard to find time, but they slowly start a relationship and they both feel themselves falling fast. Walt is hot, amazingly smart and funny with out trying. Everything is going great, until it's not! Walt gets scared and runs, breaking her heart. Can he find her and get her back before it's too late. Will she be able to forgive him for walking out on her? This is such a wonderful story of finding love and having the courage to hold onto it! I laughed, I cried and I yelled! Don't miss this one.
"Damn." Trent just described the last week of his life. "I'm in."
Trent placed a finger under Walt's glass, helped him tip it to his lips. "Drink up, buddy...and welcome to the club."
"I'll see you tomorrow night."
"I'll look forward to it, Doctor."
"Dakota?" He caught her before she hung up.
"Yes?"
"It's Walt. Not Walter...not Doctor. Just Walt."
"Whatever you say…"
He waited, knew it was coming.
"Doctor" And then she hung up.
"Damn." Trent just described the last week of his life. "I'm in."
Trent placed a finger under Walt's glass, helped him tip it to his lips. "Drink up, buddy...and welcome to the club."
"I'll see you tomorrow night."
"I'll look forward to it, Doctor."
"Dakota?" He caught her before she hung up.
"Yes?"
"It's Walt. Not Walter...not Doctor. Just Walt."
"Whatever you say…"
He waited, knew it was coming.
"Doctor" And then she hung up.
stinamoore1971's review against another edition
5.0
I think this has just become my favorite of the Not Quite series and the Weekday Brides series by the same author. I REALLY liked the characters and enjoyed the foray into the world of writing and authors. It made for a most enjoyable book. Catherine Bybee does not disappoint.
jillyfay's review against another edition
4.0
Cute book - I thoroughly enjoyed the 4th in this series. I like that she stepped away from the Morrisons and Fairchilds, yet thy tied in. I'm guessing Trent's brother (Glen?) and Mary are the next one!!!!
callmetaybar's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5