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Finding Forever: Kidnapping Romantic Suspense Kindle Edition

by Amanda J Evans (Author), Under Cover Designs (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

Summer Indie Book Awards 2017 Winner for Best Thriller

When Love Refuses To Give Up

I look at his face, the face of the man who holds my heart, my forever. But his heart has stopped beating.

A Woman desperately searching for her forever…
Liz Parker thought she’d found her forever the moment she said “I do”, but fate had other ideas. Waking up with a tattered wedding dress and her dead husband in her arms was not the way she planned her honeymoon. Distraught, all she wants to do is die along with him. Instead, she is unexpectedly rescued, but Charles’ body is left behind. She is determined to go back and recover her husband’s body and give him a proper burial.

Two lives collide…
When Liz meets John, he becomes her only hope, her chance to bring Charles’ body home, but there’s something more. Why does he look at her with such pity? Why does he agree to help her, when no one else will? Why won’t anyone believe that Charles exists?

All is not what it seems. An enemy from the past, intent on revenge, hasn't finished what he started. Liz must find out the truth about the accident and what really happened to her husband. She'll put her life at risk in order to find and keep love forever.

Finding Forever the debut novella from Amanda J Evans. A blend of psychological thriller mixed with romance and unexpected twists. Finding Forever will prove to you that when you believe in love, anything is possible.

Praise for Finding Forever:

“Really enjoyed it…didn’t want to go to bed without finishing it….brilliant” Maria B Bourke

“I really enjoyed it. The suspense kept me reading to the end.”
Lesley Robson

“Fantastic story! Kept me gripped from the beginning. The twists were amazing.” Sarah Ellis

“Absolutely brilliant. It was great. Action, intrigue, and romance all rolled into one neat tidy package.” Terri Osborn

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MY9IPZG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 31, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 124 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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Amanda J Evans

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Amanda J Evans is an award-winning writer of paranormal and fantasy novels as well as children’s stories. Growing up with heroes like Luke Skywalker and Indiana Jones, her stories centre on good versus evil. An early tragedy in her life has also made its way onto the page and Amanda brings the emotions of grief to life in her stories too.

Amanda lives in Oldcastle, Co. Meath, Ireland with her husband and two children. Her first novel Finding Forever won Best Thriller in the 2017 Summer Indie Book Awards and her second novel Save Her Soul won Silver for Best Paranormal in the Virtual Fantasy Con Awards 2017. Amanda has a publishing deal with Handersen Publishing and her first children’s book, “Nightmare Realities” was released on the 25th of September 2017. Her latest story, Hear Me Cry, a fantasy romance telling of the old Irish myth of the Banshee won the Book of the Year Award at the Dublin Writers Conference 2018.

Amanda is currently working on part 2 of The Curse Angels and a paranormal romance novel that she hopes to submit to agents and publishers in 2019. Amanda is also the author of Surviving Suicide: A Memoir from Those Death Left Behind, published in 2012.

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"If you always do what you've always done, you will always get what you've always gotten."

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Customers find the book suspenseful with good surprises in the plot, and one review describes it as a richly developed story of Liz and Charles. The book is fast-paced and fun to read, with one customer mentioning it kept them reading past their bedtime.

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8 customers mention "Suspenseful story"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suspenseful with good surprises in the plot, and one customer describes it as a richly developed story of Liz and Charles.

"...The suspense at the beginning seemed to build quite well, and it may seem like mysteries are unfolded and conflict is resolved a little more quickly..." Read more

"...There were some good surprises in the plot, too, especially the confusion of mixing a reality show with reality...." Read more

"...This novella is an exciting and sweet tale of how intersecting fates and love can lead to healing and happiness...." Read more

"This book didn’t feel like the typical romance. It starts off quick and powerful and moves along at a great pace that never once lost my interest...." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one mentioning it kept them reading past their bedtime, and another noting it makes a perfect vacation or bedtime read.

"...isn't my style, I don't go over the moon for the genre, but I did enjoy the book...." Read more

"...coincidences that stretched credibility, but in all it was an entertaining read." Read more

"...It’s length make it a perfect vacation or before bed read (although I stayed up past my bedtime reading it)! I will be reading more from this author." Read more

"...of the romance genre, but this novel was something different and fun to read...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as fast-paced, with one customer noting that it starts off quick and powerful.

"...and unfold, and, the book itself was a rather quick read yet not rushed." Read more

"This book didn’t feel like the typical romance. It starts off quick and powerful and moves along at a great pace that never once lost my interest...." Read more

"This was just the book I needed. It is suspenseful, and fast-paced, with just enough romance...." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one noting it's a quick read.

"...hopeless romantic who loves it when the good guys win, then the well-written stories of the talented Amanda J. Evans are definitely for you!" Read more

"...The writing flowed well, I believed the love interests actually loved each other and the characters were very well written...." Read more

"...The story telling. The characters and now the author. This was a entriging read that I couldn't put down. Well written!" Read more

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  • R. Heebner
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Win for the Good Guys!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2017
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    Finding Forever is a story of love conquering all. A great tale that instills within us the hope that anyone can overcome obstacles, both external and internal.

    The story is set in 1st person point of view, but switches between the two main characters as narrators from one chapter to the next. This is unique and gives the author her own personal style. I kind of liked this we're not just limited to the thoughts and feelings of only one of the two main characters.

    The suspense at the beginning seemed to build quite well, and it may seem like mysteries are unfolded and conflict is resolved a little more quickly than usual, but you have to remember that this is a novella, not to mention that I don't believe the theme is based on nail-biting suspense as much as it is on determination, tenacity, and, as we see through the actions of some of the major characters, the kindness of strangers being more prominent than the dangerous ones.

    If you're a hopeless romantic who loves it when the good guys win, then the well-written stories of the talented Amanda J. Evans are definitely for you!
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars but I did enjoy the book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2017
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    First off, romance isn't my style, I don't go over the moon for the genre, but I did enjoy the book. The writing flowed well, I believed the love interests actually loved each other and the characters were very well written. I could get behind Liz and Charles, I enjoyed seeing their stories parallel and unfold, and, the book itself was a rather quick read yet not rushed.
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  • Kim Ellis
    3.0 out of 5 stars There were some good surprises in the plot
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017
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    Suicide. Murder. Revenge. Author Amanda Evans doesn’t mess around. The suspense in her novella, Finding Forever, kept me reading past my bedtime. There were some good surprises in the plot, too, especially the confusion of mixing a reality show with reality. Although I found Liz’s (main character) internal dialogue repetitive, I can believe that this kind of inner conversation is realistic for someone in Liz’s situation. There were some coincidences that stretched credibility, but in all it was an entertaining read.
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  • J. Yehle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks to the twists and turns of the first few pages I was hooked!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2017
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    Thanks to the twists and turns of the first few pages I was hooked! This novella is an exciting and sweet tale of how intersecting fates and love can lead to healing and happiness. I found it intriguing that each chapter is told from a different character's point of view, it made it feel like a movie. In fact, I think the author should expand it into a screenplay and pitch it to Lifetime network!

    A great read if you like mystery, suspense, and romance. It’s length make it a perfect vacation or before bed read (although I stayed up past my bedtime reading it)! I will be reading more from this author.
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  • Reviewer from Canada
    4.0 out of 5 stars "It's a small world after all." I hope I have you singing along with me.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2017
    "It's a small world after all." I hope I have you singing along with me. This tune has been stuck in my head since I finished reading Finding Forever by Amanda J. Evans. That one sentence sums up the novella perfectly.

    Evans has created an amazing plot that you can tell was well thought out. The end result was an enjoyable light read which, for me, happened to fall on a rainy afternoon.

    I enjoyed being able to feel the same hazy unsureness about what was happening as the main character Liz was undoubtedly experiencing.

    From a technical standpoint this short novella was text book perfect. Evans crossed all her t's and dotted all the i's.

    As is the case with many novellas, the characters aren't quite as in depth as they would be in a full length novel.

    I would have liked to have seen a little more focus on the villain's development. Making him larger than life would have made this a five star review.

    Finding Forever is a book I will remember and Amanda J. Evans is an author I plan to keep following. I am expecting great things to come!
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  • Elizabeth comiskey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced and suspenseful - A great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2017
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    This book didn’t feel like the typical romance. It starts off quick and powerful and moves along at a great pace that never once lost my interest. I’m not a huge fan of the romance genre, but this novel was something different and fun to read. I loved the sense of adventure and the richly developed story of Liz and Charles. The story was beautifully told with none of the melodramatic tropes that one might expect. This is the first book I’ve read from Amanda J. Evans, but I can’t wait to read more!
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  • Twill726
    4.0 out of 5 stars Finding Forever
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2017
    Finding Forever is about a newlywed couple whose yacht sinks on their way to the island for their 2 week honeymoon. The two are able to swim to the island but pass out upon arriving. Liz finds herself dehydrated, dizzy and distraught next to what she believes to be her husband Charles' dead body.

    Liz is rescued by John and the other men who are scouting the island for a pirate documentary that they will appear in. John thinks that she is an actress sent to be part of the documentary until she collapses and he realizes she is hurt. He takes her to the hospital where she is treated. She also talks to a psychologist and he seems to think that she is delusional along with the others she has come into contact with. Liz convinces John to take her to the island so she can retrieve Charles' body so she can give him a proper burial.

    I recommend that you read this well written suspenseful book. What twists and turns are in store for Liz and John when they go back to the island in search of Charles? Does Liz find her Forever?
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  • Karen Elizabeth
    5.0 out of 5 stars I truly enjoyed this book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2017
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    I truly enjoyed this book, this author has a unique way of not only pulling you in but making you one with the story. I could actually feel the suspense and I didn't want to put it down. Liz and Charles (main) had an astounding love which was palpable and the history of each was written such that I could visualize them. John, though I won't give spoilers, was the perfect addition to add flavor to the twisting plot. I look forward to reading Evan's next book. Good read! 5 star!
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  • Sundar
    5.0 out of 5 stars I wish her all the best and write these type of books more in future
    Reviewed in India on April 10, 2017
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    I cannot find these type of interesting books a lot now a days. It made me to read interestingly from beginning to end. Amanda wrote it with an impressive style. I wish her all the best and write these type of books more in future.
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  • KS the Dreamer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2017
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    Liz, had her fair share of problems growing up, events that gnawed at her confidence, left her questioning her own value. So when she met, and married, Charles, a man intent on loving her, helping her grow, she couldnt have been happier. But the happily ever after was cut short before it even begins. Washed ashore following a tragic accident, wearing the tattered remains of her wedding dress, Liz as wakens holding the hand of her husband, his cold, lifeless hand. Her world begins to crumble, nothing makes sense. She just needs someone to believe her, but when they do they uncover a horrific truth. Start the clock, because time is running out. Liz must become more than she ever thought she could be if she wishes to discover what really became of Charles, before it is too late.

    Brilliant. An engaging and well-written romantic suspense with more than a few twists. It is certainly a book that will keep you turning the pages. Written in alternating first person perspective from Liz and Charles' viewpoint (with a special devational reward at the end) Amanda J Evans has no difficulty portraying the two unique personalities of her leading characters, as well as using them as tools to give depth and development to the rest of the cast. A brilliant debut novel from a clearly talented author.

    I initially read this on KU but picked up a copy to keep as well
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  • Daryl J Ball
    4.0 out of 5 stars This was a short but fun and at times intense story of a couple separated ...
    Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2018
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    This was a short but fun and at times intense story of a couple separated following their wedding. It has a lot of dark tones to it and an antagonist who is willing to go to great lengths to make their lives miserable. It does have some funny moments and a couple of really neat surprise twists, the first of which is almost impossible to see coming.
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  • Giulietta
    4.0 out of 5 stars Twists and turns- with love at the centre.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2017
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    A page-turner for sure! And how lovely the sentiments. Twists and turns, unpredictable- with love at the centre. And pirates, real or pretend, are always a plus.
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  • Kristen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Many twists
    Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2017
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    Pirates and disaster around each corner, what's not to like? The pace was fast and kept me entertained throughout. Liz and Charles are brought to the ultimate test when they both fear the other is dead. What is supposed to be the best time of their lives turns into the worst. This novella was a fun, quick and easy read. Amanda J Evans has written a great first fiction book. I hope to see more from her.
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