Forever Yours
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Patricia J Newcombe Author
This book is not my usual choice of genre but I was captured from the start by
the sympathetic characters, enjoying the roller coaster ride with them as
excitement, hope and despair became intertwined in this romantic tale.The story
unfolds as the young would-be actress Samantha is auditioning for a part in a
play. She meets and falls for handsome Jake who is producing the play but her
naivety and his arrogance make their hot romance seem destined to fail. Jake
seems keen on the lovely Ebony St James whilst Samantha decides to keep the fact
that she is pregnant by Jake to herself. She decides to flee back to her
father’s home and go it alone with her family’s help rather than face Jake with
the news.
The characters of Samantha and Jake are well drawn to be complex interesting
people with more than one dimension to their personalities. In the real world,
of course people are torn by indecision and uncertainty and so it goes for these
two.
There is an interesting sub-plot twist towards the end as it is revealed that
Samantha has more connections to the men in her life than she realises.
Like all good love stories, the tale has a satisfying ending that leaves you
with that feel-good feeling.
Ms Laird has forged ‘Forever Yours’ into a heart-warming tale about romance and
relationships in the real world. I found the story to be well-paced and detailed
enough to keep the pages turning eagerly. This is a good entertaining read and a
brilliant book for anyone who doubts the power of true love.
Deborah Arkansas USA (1/29/2004) *****
Wonderful first book...
Samantha's story well reflects the dreams of many women, to be successful and
ultimately find love. And as most women know, success and love will not come
without a price. This is a wonderful first book.
Christie February 20, 2004, *****
A must read
I loved the way the book was written. It captivated my attention. I couldn't put
it down. The characters just jump off the page at you. I have read the book
about ten times. Excellent work and style.
April Shores Murphy Author
Forever Yours is a poignant love story that flows freely and captures the
readers interest and imagination immediately! Author Donna Laird takes us into
the life of Samantha Kane, a beautiful actress trying to make it on her own in
New York City after fleeing her hometown to escape her father and the huge
misunderstanding that tore the two of them apart. Good fortune seems to be
smiling on her and she tries out for a play written by Jake Alexander, a very
wealthy, very handsome man. She soon becomes entangled in a love/hate
relationship with him that keeps the reader guessing and turning the pages to
see what will happen between them next! Circumstances become critical and
hopeless as Samantha flees to her father to try to undo all the damage that had
occurred so long ago, and to stop any harm from happening to those she loves
now. In the process, she learns more than she bargained for about all the men in
her life.
Forever Yours is a great book for anyone who loves romance, passion, real life
drama, and page turning suspense. Its true-to-life problems make us appreciate
how fragile life can be and how easily a quick decision or misunderstanding can
change a person’s life for the better, or for the worse.
Nicole Getridge Author
A Thrill Ride of Enjoyment….. In Donna Laird’s novel, "Forever Yours", she tells
the intriguing tale of Samantha Kane, a young women who flees to New York to
pursue the acting career she has always dreamed of after a devastating
experience with her father and the man she believed she loved. Samantha soon
gets the big break she’s been hoping for when she lands the leading role in Jake
Alexander’s play. The sexual tension between the two quickly explodes as one
night they lose themselves in their passion. But everything isn’t all fine and
dandy as the two are at odds through much of the book as there are circumstances
that keep these two from being together. Donna Laird delivers on this one. If a
fast paced romance with a good bit of steam thrown in is what your looking for
then "Forever Yours" is the book for you. It’s not only a love story, but a
story about forgiveness and strong family ties. Keep your eye out for future
books by this very talented first time author.
Liz Rohloff Author
Samantha Kane was on the run from something in her past. The young actress flees
to New York City. Home to every dreamer. The young Arkansas native moves in with
a best friend from childhood to pursue a career in acting.
While in New York, Samantha is befriended by a agent by the name of Ben Taylor.
Ben is haunted by his own past.
While in New York it is where Samantha meets Jake Alexander, a writing prodigy
turned screenwriter. The real adventure begins. Never knowing real love,
Samantha is confused by the signals her body is sending to her brain about the
handsome young man with unforgettable eyes.
I loved the way Donna Laird was able to pull you into every page of her novel.
The plot, cast of characters and dialogue were very interesting. I was hooked,
at first thinking it to be your ordinary romance novel. After I was into around
thirty pages of the novel I knew this wasn't your typical romance.
The blend of characters was beautiful, and they way they were all connected was
expertly done. I had no idea how the book would end, and it caused me to turn
each page to see what would happen next. Few romance books have made me
interested, as this one did.
This is a novel that can be enjoyed by a range of people. Donna Laird has got a
talent for making a reader care and understand her characters. That is a talent.
I hope Donna Laird will be writing more in the future, it will be interesting to
see this writer grow and change within her writing career.
I want to thank Liz for her review. Donna
Melissa Amen Author
In her novel “Forever Yours,” Donna Laird creates more then your typical romance
novel. The reader is immediately throw into the chaotic world of the characters
and made to love or hate them. As the novel progress, it is proven that first
impressions are often wrong. After a mishap in the love department that leads to
a misunderstanding with her father, actress Samantha Kane finds herself fleeing
home for the open opportunities of New York. She was looking to escape and
finally make it as an actress. What Samantha didn’t count on was falling in
love. Samantha takes the lead in a new play eagerly until she meets the writer,
Jake Alexander. Tensions between the two build as they try to work together.
Samantha, however, is unable to hold off the man for long as they end up
together in one steamy night of passion. The events that follow their lovemaking
change everything that Samantha and Jake had planned.
Laird has created a world where the reader is part of the story. You can feel
the emotions running through the core of every character. The unexpected twists
keep the plot interesting and more enthralling than a typical romance. “Forever
Yours” is not just about love or passionate romance. It is about people trying
their best to keep all relationships in tact. I highly recommend it.
Margaret Hodapp Author
Samantha arrives in New York from Willow Falls, Arkansas, leaving a
heartbreaking relationship behind and hoping to fulfill her lifelong desire to
become a famous stage actress. Blessed with finding a devoted agent and a
starring role in a wonderful play, Samantha decides her problems are all in the
past until her heart betrays her by falling in love with a handsome play writer.
After experiencing a night of bliss, Samantha discovers that her love is
planning to marry another woman. She feels used and refuses to see him again.
Heartbroken, she throws herself into her part in the play, working tirelessly
until she collapses one day on the set and is rushed to the hospital to discover
that she is pregnant. Samantha must decide - should she share the knowledge with
the man that she feels betrayed her or struggle to raise her child alone as a
single mother?
Donna Laird has taken a story of unrequited love and a woman's worst nightmare
and, by adding a few unexpected twists and turns to the simple plot, has created
an interesting tale of love and romance for her readers to enjoy. I will look
forward to reading more work from this talented new author.
Veronica Lamont author of I’m Not Mad...I’m Special www.veesbooks.cjb.net
When something bad happens what is the first thing you do? You run away from it
and try to find happiness elsewhere. You try to fulfil your dreams and to
someday meet your soul mate. However, it is not always that easy!
For Samantha Kane she found out the hard way. Oh, she did get that big part in
that play, her dreams came true. She also fell for Jake Alexander in a big way.
She found happiness. Or did she?
Samantha Kane runs back home having to face up to her unpleasant past with her
father. Her so-called soul mate Jake Alexander plans to marry another woman.
Samantha now carries Jake Alexander’s secret.
Donna Laird has brought to life characters that us readers can relate to in some
way; maybe we even know of a Samantha or Jake. The realistic characters and
events make this book even more enjoyable. To find out the twists you will have
to read "Forever Yours".
I recommend “Forever Yours” for all readers and not just romance lovers.
Sara Sawyer
Samantha Kane was hurt and humiliated by a fellow actor. Her father came in upon
what would have been her rape, and for some reason he refuses to listen to her
explain the situation. Driven away by the pain of her father's emotional
desertion, Samantha makes her way to New York to find her own life, her own way,
and to jump start her acting career. When her agent, Ben, brings her the play
that could make her a star she is too excited for words. The writer, Jake
Alexander, is a world-famous author and this was his first attempt at staging a
play. It could be the perfect thing for both of them Jake Alexander has made his
living as an author, and now he is starting to enter the world of entertainment
with a superb screenplay. Everything must be perfect - especially the actors.
Samantha caught his attention when he saw her briefly at a restaurant. But when
she took the stage to audition, he knew she was ideal to be the star of his
play, and the star in his bed. Jake is not used to having to work at "getting
the girl," but as he finds out Samantha isn't just any girl, she's THE girl. Can
the two of them reconcile their budding personal relationship with their
professional relationship at work? Will the rumors and insecurities surrounding
them destroy their fragile relationship?
Ms. Laird does an excellent job of bringing the inner workings of the
entertainment business to light. Jake Alexander, although a new addition to the
world of stage plays, is an old hat at dodging the limelight and giving into
pressures. Samantha is unwilling to give up her identity just to be another
notch on his bedpost. The two of them heat up the book and bring realism to
loving each other, but unwittingly hurting those around them.
Forever Yours Overall rating: 4 1/2 Hearts Sensuality rating: Mildly sensual Reviewer:
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Donna Marie, Author
Don't miss this one!! Reading this intriguing story of the love between Jake and
Samantha, I found it difficult to believe this was Donna Laird’s first novel.
This blooming new author managed to create genuine characters with lifelike
situations that relate to most of us in one way or another. FOREVER YOURS is a
book of family ties, personal success, and most of all, the true test of love
between a man and a woman. After many tribulations of their relationship that
will keep the reader turning pages, Jake and Samantha find their way to each
other as this book leaves the reader with a feeling of contentment. Any reader
of romances will surely appreciate Donna Laird’s debut novel, FOREVER YOURS. I,
for one, will be looking for more to come from this author.
Sonya Jebsen Author
Five Stars for Donna Laird’s – Forever Yours. I was captured from page one of
this exceptional novel as I traveled along the journey of character, Samantha
Kane. Moving from a small town in Arkansas to New York, she hoped to escape the
pain and heartache that her father had etched into her heart. There had been
other reasons as well, - one being the betrayal of Michael Foster, the man she’d
given her heart to. Hoping that New York would fulfill her lifelong dream of
being an actress, it seemed the logical place to escape to. Ms. Laird’s writing
is superb, as she takes you through the journey of Samantha’s pain and passions,
with a new twist lurking around every corner. I was on the edge of my seat
wondering what would happen next. I anxiously await the release of the next
novel from this outstanding author. It will be a “must read” on my list.
Linda Indiana Author
Donna Laird, a first time Author takes you on a tremendous love journey
throughout her book Forever Yours. From start to finish this book leaves you
craving for more. Samantha and Jake are such a wonderful couple yet Samantha
runs away from Jake hoping to forget him. To no avail she admits she loves him
taking you on a love journey you will never forget.
I highly recommend Forever Yours to be read by every one. Take the journey with
Samantha and Jake and learn to love all over again.
Linda D. Roberts Author
Samantha Kane feels stifled in the small town of Willow Falls. She wants to be
an actress and is even given the chance to work with a well known actor in a
school play. However, Samantha discovers that not all celebrities are kind and
decent when Michael Foster attacks her upon taking her home one evening. Her
father walks into the room and misconstrues the situation. The time until
Samantha graduates and can move to New York is fraught with tension. Samantha
arrives in New York and moves in with her friend Maggie, a model. Samantha gets
an agent, Ben Taylor, who finds her looks eerily familiar. Ben is able to get
her an audition for a Broadway play, written by none other than Jake Alexander;
the New York Times Best Selling author.
At the audition Samantha nearly falls as she enters the theater, but is caught
by a man she finds to be very attractive. She discovers later he is Jake
Alexander. Donna Laird has done a wonderful job of bringing Samantha and Jake’s
on again, off again romance to life. The difficulties Samantha must overcome in
her quest to become an actress, her inevitable encounter with Michael Foster and
the heart wrenching decisions she faces are woven into a story that is sure to
be a hit.
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