E. L. Todd - Forever & Always Series (17-20)Epub

E. L. Todd - Forever & Always Series (17-20)Epub

17. Love Hurts: Now that Mike and Cassandra are finally engaged, they move into their new home. Cassandra is in love with the new house, and Mike realizes he’s finally found his place in life. His history was nothing but depressing. Sean and Scarlet keep trying to have a baby, and when Scarlet tells Sean it’s too hard for her, that he’s putting too much pressure on her, he finally backs off. But a romantic night on the beach changes the couple’s lives forever. Andrew is insistent on taking Diane to the doctor to find a treatment for her tumor, even if the doctor says it’s harmless. After information is revealed, the Prestons will have to make a decision about Diane. And it won’t be easy. Cortland continues to spend time with Monnique, and the more he thinks about it, the more he realizes he’s fallen in love with her all over again. But when he walks by a newsstand and sees something unexpected, it changes everything. Flynn finally gets his results from the HBO producer, but her interest in him has nothing to do with his manuscript. She makes it clear she wants him for his other attributes. After he rejects her, he has a run in with his ex, Zahara. The night ends with two women wanting him. But Flynn doesn’t know what to do. Should he be honest and tell Hazel everything, or just hide it and hope for the best?

18. The Last Time: After the frightening way Hazel reacted when Flynn told her the truth about Carly, he’s afraid to be honest about Zahara. Wanting to preserve their relationship and not make her run away, he decides to tell her at a later time. But when Zahara shows up at the apartment, it makes matters difficult for him. Scarlet is grumpy staying home every day, and it doesn’t help that her husband is psychotically controlling. She puts him in his place several times even though she still loves him. And when he flies to San Francisco for his mother’s appointment, she’s frustrated she has to remain behind. Cortland immediately falls back into the role as Monnique’s boyfriend when they get to Seattle, acting as her crutch while she grieves. Seeing her cry and break down only makes him feel worse. But when her ex stops by the wake, it brings out the worst in him. Unable to stop himself, he launches himself at her ex without thinking twice about it. Ryan gets an unexpected phone call one night. When he recognizes the voice on the other line, his hands shake and the anger washes through him. But he doesn’t give into demands and ends the phone call. Unable to tell Scarlet what happened, he keeps the knowledge to himself. Mike’s bachelor party isn’t what he was hoping for. The booze, the girls, and the poker aren’t his scene. After groups of girls openly flirt with Mike and his men, he gets stressed out. He’d rather be at home with his pregnant fiancé. But drama still hits the fan.

19. Sweet Sins (August 2014): When Zander shows up at Mike’s office a week before the wedding, Mike can’t fathom what he could possibly want. Sean stands beside him, ready for anything. But Zander does something nether one of them expected—he asks for a paternity test. Flynn and Hazel are back together, but once they are reunited, Flynn lays down the law. If Hazel can’t trust him from that point onward, he has to let her go. Hazel says she’ll be different, that she really does trust him and hates the time they lost. But when Cade, Flynn’s brother, shows up at the doorstep with his bags over his shoulder, it complicates their already complicated relationship. While Scarlet loves her husband and sees how much he cares for her, her irritation at his obsessive behavior grows. She loves being taken care of to a certain extent, but his jealousy and protective side start to drive her slightly mad. Ryan has to work late at the shop one night when an unexpected guest arrives. The stench of the cigarette smoke announces her presence before Ryan even looks at her. Anger and resentment from his childhood comes to the surface. But how will he get rid of her? And will he tell Scarlet? Cortland and Monnique are back together, but when Cortland wants to take their relationship slow, it doesn’t come to pass. Desperate for one another, they dive into their relationship and cherish their time together. A romantic night on the beach changes their relationship forever, but in a good way.

20. Lost in Time (August 2014): After Scarlet witnesses a woman hitting on Sean, she doesn’t get upset or react. Her lack of jealousy irritates Sean, the most protective and obsessive husband in the world. But when Sean has to work closely with a colleague from another company, a female colleague, she asks to have an affair with him. Sean doesn’t know what to do. Normally, he would tell Scarlet everything, but this time, he’s unsure. She wouldn’t care anyway. But when Scarlet finds out, how will she react? Is she as secure as she claims? Flynn is forced to leave to LA for a week, making Hazel entertain herself in his absence. While she’s distraught over his departure, Cade picks up the pieces. Slowly, he worms his way into her heart, trying to be redeemed for the horrible way he treated her. Will Hazel forgive him? And why is he living there to begin with? Cortland and Monnique plan their quick wedding, and since it’s such short notice there isn’t time to have a bachelor party. But of course, the guys aren’t going to let that slide. The night before the wedding, the gang kidnaps Cortland and gives him a night he’ll never forget.