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Meant To Be (The Callahans Book 4) Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars 1,484 ratings

An angsty, boy obsessed sports romance by New York Times bestselling author, Monica Murphy

Ava Callahan.

Love of my life.

Wrecker of my soul.

The girl of my dreams and the one person I trusted more than anyone.

But she broke my trust in the worst possible way…and then my heart. I don't think I can piece it back together without her, though I'll try my best. After all, who needs girls when you have football?

If only I actually believed that. Call me obsessed but I can’t let go of Ava. We love each other and nothing can convince me otherwise. I’ll fight for her and our future and prove to her that she and I belong together. I'll do whatever it takes to get her back, even if I have to fight dirty.

Because Ava Callahan and I were always meant to be.

Meant To Be is book four in the standalone Callahans series, and the conclusion to Eli and Ava’s story.
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"ELI BENNETT IS MY NEW ALL TIME FAVE BOOK BOYFRIEND!!!! I absolutely FREAKING LOVED Ava and Eli's love story!!!! A top read of 2020 and now my favourite in this series of standalones!!!" - Must Have Book Boyfriends

"I'm not ready to say goodbye to Ava and Eli!
This series, and especially Ava and Eli's two books, are really YA romance at it's finest- the sweet longing and insecurities, all that teenage angst, a deep chemistry well beyond their years, and all that first love butterflies and nostalgia." - The Romantic Rush Blog

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This book was everything I wanted and more. From beginning to end, I devoured every word and page, needing to know what was going to happen and how everything was going to play out." - Stacie R. Goodreads reviewer

"This is certainly an emotional rollercoaster of a read but every emotion you feel is worth it because this is a strong, beautifully written romance, the drama and angst make this book seem real, the banter is witty and flows naturally, yes it's raw at times and sometimes you will want to bang this couple heads together or scream WALK AWAY, but when you read the ending you will understand why we all love to hate at some point in our life's.
A wonderful read that touched me on so many levels and I'm excited for more from The Callahans." - Jackie W. Goodreads reviewer

"Meant to Be by Monica Murphy proved to be an
epic conclusion to Eli and Ava's epic romance. You will get all the feels and thrills with some beautiful moments and stunning emotions!" - PP's Bookshelf

"What a journey for these two!
I enjoyed every minute of it! Eli and Ava will surely never bore you." - ReadingTilTheBreakofDawn

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Eli Bennett is the best! Hands down ... he has become a top book boyfriend of all time!" - Brittany, Can't Quit Books

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Murphy did not disappoint! I loved the way she continued Eli & Ava's love story." - Kristin, Goodreads

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You'll swoon and sigh over Eli even more, and sweet Ava will surprise you at times with her bold moves, along with her usual sweet gestures. I have loved getting to know and love all of these characters in the Callahan clan!!" - Sarah, Goodreads "I love these characters, their stories, and even in the end I forgave Jake for his attitude and treatment of Eli." - Courtney, Goodreads

"I loved the writing, all the cast of characters and the fact that we get to see the previous couples from the books in this series. I was completely addicted and entertained from start to finish.
This was refreshing, convincingly heartfelt, swoony and hot!!" - Anita, Goodreads

"LOVED. IT.
This book was so perfect." - Natasha, Goodreads

"Meant to Be is a fantastic story that will have you on the edge of your seat the entire time waiting to see what will become of Eli and Ava or if them not being together anymore is what is meant to be. Read and find out what becomes of Eli and Ava,
you will not be able to put this book down!" - Court, Goodreads

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Monica Murphy isn't afraid to write about heroes who are a bit rough around the edges and yet find that perfectly imperfect person who fits their souls the way no one else can. Eli found his match in the feisty Ava and despite all the stops, starts and resistance, this has been one pretty great journey." - MJ, Goodreads

About the Author

Monica Murphy is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of dozens of romantic novels, including the One Week Girlfriend and the Rules series. She also writes romance as USA Today bestselling author Karen Erickson. A native Californian, she is the mother of three children and lives in the foothills below Yosemite National Park.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B085PR75LT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Monica Murphy Publishing LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 22, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 372 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 4 of 7 ‏ : ‎ The Callahans
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Monica Murphy is a New York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author. She writes new adult, young adult and contemporary romance.

She is a wife and a mother of three who lives in central California on fourteen acres in the middle of nowhere, along with their four cats and one crazy dog. She's a firm believer in happy endings, though she will admit to sometimes putting her characters through tough, angst-filled moments before they finally get that hard won HEA.

Monica is also known as USA Today bestselling romance author Karen Erickson (http://karenerickson.com).

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Customers find this book to be a wonderful conclusion to the Callahan series, with an epic love story and heartwrenching emotional content. The characters are well-portrayed, and one customer notes how the secondary characters add depth to the storyline. They appreciate the writing style, with one describing it as beautifully written, and find it an escape that brings them on a thrilling ride.

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, particularly praising its wonderful conclusion and how it meets the needs of Ava and Eli, with one customer noting it's a perfect ending to the Callahan series.

"...The story is sweet, sexy as hell, addicting, riveting, compelling, heartbreaking, and brings us on such a ride that it's no wonder that Ava and Eli..." Read more

"...They are just that relatable and fun. Of course it helped by listening in addition to reading and continuing to enjoy both Teddy Hamilton and..." Read more

"...It truly was a wonderful conclusion to Eli and Ava’s love story...." Read more

"...and give anything away, but just know that this story was everything that Ava and Eli needed. It’s real and raw, and sometimes a little messy...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as heartwrenching and full of drama, with one customer noting how it evokes true teenage feelings.

"...The story is sweet, sexy as hell, addicting, riveting, compelling, heartbreaking, and brings us on such a ride that it's no wonder that Ava and Eli..." Read more

"...Had family drama just like real life and experienced true teenaged feelings...." Read more

"...Their love is so epic and their story has some wonderful emotional moments...." Read more

"...This book is so beautifully written and pulled out so many emotions in me...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the romance in the book, praising the wonderful couple and epic love story, with one customer noting how their relationship remains strong throughout the narrative.

"...I loved every single moment of this sweet and passionate first love relationship. These two stole my whole heart, and I'm not ready to say goodbye!..." Read more

"...I'm glad that their relationship is still going strong, but I want to see what happens once they are both out of high school...." Read more

"...You must read Addicted to Him first since this is a continuation of their love story. I love how feisty Ava has become in this one...." Read more

"...I had fun escaping into this journey with a wonderful couple!" Read more

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Customers appreciate the strength of the characters in the book, with one review highlighting how Ava stands up for herself and Eli.

"...They are both incredibly fierce, reactive, strong, don't give a shit, and ready to strike if they feel threatened...." Read more

"...Monica Murphy gives us a truly headstrong and passionate couple in Eli Bennett and Ava Callahan and from start to finish, they had me on one crazy..." Read more

"...No longer a shy introvert, she’s speaking out, standing up for herself and Eli...." Read more

"...I love how feisty Ava has become in this one. She stands up for herself and for her love of Eli every step of the way...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning how the secondary characters add depth to the storyline.

"...They both portrayed the characters well. All in all, a great read that reminds me not all is dark..." Read more

"...The secondary characters added lots of depth to the storyline. I loved catching up with the Callahan clan again...." Read more

"...There’s something about Eli that I just loved! Both characters were so well written, I have to say these two books are my favorite by Monica!!..." Read more

"I really loved the cast of characters in this one. The dynamic was amazingly written. This couple was off the charts love able. Really good duet." Read more

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Customers find the book sweet, with one describing it as "sexy as hell."

"...The story is sweet, sexy as hell, addicting, riveting, compelling, heartbreaking, and brings us on such a ride that it's no wonder that Ava and Eli..." Read more

"...I loved every single moment of this sweet and passionate first love relationship. These two stole my whole heart, and I'm not ready to say goodbye!..." Read more

"...It had heartbreak, angst, forgiveness hope, and love. Ava will fight for Eli and with Eli when she needs to...." Read more

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4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting it is beautifully written, while another mentions the dynamic scenes are well-crafted.

"...This book is so beautifully written and pulled out so many emotions in me...." Read more

"I really loved the cast of characters in this one. The dynamic was amazingly written. This couple was off the charts love able. Really good duet." Read more

"...You are a great writer keep up the great work." Read more

"This was definitely worth the wait . It was a perfect read and I think the characters really worked it all out in the end...." Read more

3 customers mention "Enjoyment"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, describing it as escapism at its best, with one customer noting how it brings them on a thrilling ride.

"...The story is sweet, sexy as hell, addicting, riveting, compelling, heartbreaking, and brings us on such a ride that it's no wonder that Ava and Eli..." Read more

"...They are just that relatable and fun. Of course it helped by listening in addition to reading and continuing to enjoy both Teddy Hamilton and..." Read more

"...Escapism at its best!" Read more

Eli Bennett is the stuff that book boyfriends are made of!
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Eli Bennett is the stuff that book boyfriends are made of!
Eli Bennett is the stuff that book boyfriends are made of! He will melt your heart and your panties all at the same time. The cliffhanger from the last book really had me on pins and needles. I couldn't think straight until I picked this book up to continue Ava and Eli's story. Murphy is a brilliant storyteller. She crafts the plots of her stories with so much finesse. She makes the reader crave the story like oxygen and leaves the reader on the edge of their seat diligently consuming every single word. The pacing is always perfect and the crafting of the story is always excellent. I am in complete awe at how much I fell in love with these characters. Thinking back on it, I think that I say this every time I read one of Murphy's books but this time it feels more intense. Ava and Eli's characters really resonated strongly with me for some reason. Murphy forged such a powerful connection to these characters with phenomenal character building and development. She wrote such realistic characters that it was so easy to fall right into their worlds. These characters are genuine. They have flaws and quirks and endearing qualities that make them pop right off the page. Another thing that I absolutely love is all the side characters. I adore the Callahan family and their friends so much. Murphy writes characters that the reader absolutely falls in love with, even when they aren't the focus in a particular book. Her side characters bring so much to the stories - depth, interesting dynamics, and qualities that the reader just gravitates to. It's always so gratifying to see them pop up in other books as well. The romance in this book was off the charts hot! Eli Bennett will leave you breathless. The love that Eli feels for Ava can be felt in everything he does and says. The love that Eli and Ava have for each other is genuine and significant. They truly appreciate each other and care for each other. Witnessing their love unfold in this series has been truly gratifying. And while Eli Bennett can be romantic, he can also set your panties ablaze with that dirty mouth of his. Eli is hotter than a firecracker on the Fourth of July. Just saying. Overall, I am absolutely smitten with Eli and Ava's story. They are relationship goals for sure. I was completely consumed by this story and I feel like it will be a while before I come back up for air. If you haven't tried the Callahans series yet then you are missing out on some extraordinary stories. Murphy is an expert storyteller that weaves magic into her books with every word. I am so stoked to read the next book in the Callahans series!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2023
    Much to my pleasure, Ava and Eli got two books for their HEA! Book 3 in The Callahans was hands down my favorite in the series, and this one is right up there - it is part 2 to that story after all. Please see my review for book #3 here below, whereas it'll touch upon what I loved most about their story, but the only thing that I'll add specifically for this book is that we are rooting so hard for these two. Their story is really full of love, yet they each have their challenges, Eli more than Ava. And we feel so deeply for Eli and we desperately want the HEA for them - they will both thrive in life from having the other in their lives. The story is sweet, sexy as hell, addicting, riveting, compelling, heartbreaking, and brings us on such a ride that it's no wonder that Ava and Eli's story has been my favorite in the series!

    Review of book #3, which also applies in most ways to this book:

    This has been my favorite book in The Callahans series thus far! Ava and Eli's story, or part 1 of it, was so addicting! Don't get me wrong, Autumn and Jake's stories were great too (books 1 and 2) but we've been teased with Ava and Eli, specifically in Jake's book - and now we finally got it!

    I for one love it when we get more behind-the-scenes action. And the storyline in this book coincides with Jake's book - so like in Jake's book when Eli was calling him out with his posts, in this book we get more info on what's going on about those posts from Ava and Eli's perspective - and it just makes the plot and what's going on all the more addicting!

    We had gotten to know Ava pretty well in books 1 and 2, we got to know just a little bit about Eli in book 3, but it was all from a distance. So when we start this book off when Eli first sets eyes on Ava, it's just so sweet and we desperately want more. Then we're hit with the summer football camp. Am I the only one who totally loved all of the happenings there? And then how he continued to pursue her, to woo her, to break her down? I think that the most compelling part of their story is how open, raw and honest they are. They are both incredibly fierce, reactive, strong, don't give a shit, and ready to strike if they feel threatened. And quite frankly, I don't even fault them this. I quite enjoyed it. But their challenges, specifically Eli's... it's really heartbreaking in so many ways. And as a result, we really root for them to work - for all of the obstacles in their way to just go away. Yet, their actions and reactions also cause a lot of the tension and misunderstandings between the two - as well as the distrust the Eli harbors.

    Ugh, it's just such a good story - and to my great pleasure these two got two books in their story! Even if you don't read any of the other stories in this series, this is the one that is beyond worth it! Loved everything about it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
    Monica has done it again! This second book took us deeper into the Callahan world and even ended up introducing us to characters in spin offs?? From this series. (Although one spin off happens before the Callaghan’s with Ryan, Eli’s big brother). I enjoyed myself immensely. These two were young and free and fearless. I couldn’t get enough.
    They went through growing pains but nothing insurmountable, thank goodness. Had family drama just like real life and experienced true teenaged feelings. I really felt for these guys and didn’t want it to end.
    This story picked up where the last left off. We got fall in love even more with Eli and Ava. I can easily see why this couple ends up with 3 books total (including one in another spin off). They are just that relatable and fun.
    Of course it helped by listening in addition to reading and continuing to enjoy both Teddy Hamilton and Sarah McEwan. They both portrayed the characters well.
    All in all, a great read that reminds me not all is dark (though I love loving there too of course 😏) but that light and wholesome can be great too. Can’t wait to read the next one and see how in the world it’s possible for Diego to crawl out of HIS hole.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
    Ahhh, I loved loved loved this book!!! Meant To Be was everything I wanted and more. From beginning to end, I devoured every word, needing to know what was going to happen and how everything was going to play out. It truly was a wonderful conclusion to Eli and Ava’s love story.

    Monica Murphy gives us a truly headstrong and passionate couple in Eli Bennett and Ava Callahan and from start to finish, they had me on one crazy ride. After the intensity and THAT cliffhanger to in Addicted to Him, I wasn't sure just how these two young loves would ever be able to find their way back to one another. My heart hurt for Eli and I loved that Ava never gave up on him. Their love is so epic and their story has some wonderful emotional moments. Addicted to Him gave me all those swoony feelings that I crave in every romance story.

    I loved every single moment of this sweet and passionate first love relationship. These two stole my whole heart, and I'm not ready to say goodbye! I truly have loved these characters and their stories. This is a book and series you don’t want to miss out on.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2021
    I'm glad that Ava and Eli got another book but for some reason, I didn't like Ava as much in music his book. I can understand standing up for one's self to a bully, but she started getting mean aggressive herself. I'm glad that their relationship is still going strong, but I want to see what happens once they are both out of high school. Eli is trying to handle his parents divorce the best way he can, which is with rage. Divorce always affects the children, regardless of how old they are. I would love to see all of the Callahan kids get another book showing how things are in their adult lives. I'm looking forward to reading Jocelyn and Diego's story when it comes out next.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Leyendo Forever
    4.0 out of 5 stars Spanish & English Opinion
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 23, 2020
    Me encanta esta serie. Sentí un poco largo el libro pero me gustaron todos los detalles que pudimos conocer acerca de Eli y Ava.
    Su historia es una de mis favoritas y es impresionante lo cercano que describe la intensidad con la que una relación puede darse en la adolescencia, aún teniendo 16 y 17 años.
    También me gusta lo realista de las relaciones de padres e hijos y la importancia que tiene sentirse amado y pertenecer a una familia (de nacimiento o elegida).

    Me encantará leer acerca de Tony y Sophie, Ellie y Jackson y Jocelyn y Diego, a quien espero que Jocelyn mande al carajo y conozca el amor con un hombre que sea mejor.

    I love this series! I waited a lot for this book and I was pleased with how it ended. Even though I felt sometimes that this 4th book was kind of redundant, we were able to really get to know our characters and what motivates them and makes them the way they are.

    The dynamics are very real and genuine and I love how Eli & Ava’s story is realistic, proving that is possible to feel that degree of love and passion, even though you are 16 and 17.
    Also, the way family (by blood or by choice) impacts in a human being is really amazing and really well described and how important is to feel loved, valued and validated.

    Waiting for the spin offs!
  • Amanda Balcerzak
    5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2025
    I really love the Callahans and friends! Monica Murphy is my favourite author when it comes to romance novels, it doesn't always depend on the same scenario and what I like the most is we get to read a story about each family member in other books.
  • CM
    4.0 out of 5 stars Meant To Be
    Reviewed in Australia on October 25, 2021
    I liked the finish to Eli and Ava's story, it had a moment where I cheered, a few moments that made me smile and lots of moments that kept me turning pages.
  • Alice K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awwwww!!!! The PERFECT continuation! Ava and Eli are one of my favourite book couples! 🥰
    Reviewed in Germany on September 6, 2021
    Meant to Be by Monica Murphy is the 4th book of the Callahans Series and the continuation of the FABULOUS LOVE STORY of Ava and Eli!
    Addicted to Him ended with a cliffhanger and Meant to Be starts right there!
    OMG I DEVOURED THIS BOOK!
    It was the perfect second part of their beautiful love story! Ava and Eli deal with their relationship... it's getting INTENSE again and there are ups and downs too!
    Awwwww! How much I love them and their special connection! They fit perfectly together!
    Ava and Eli are definitely one of my new favourite book couples!!
    Now that I experienced their story I'm the happiest person ever! ❤
    I can't wait for THE SENIOR! Oh! And I need to catch up with the story of Ava's parents too! 😁
  • Amanda
    4.0 out of 5 stars thats what I wanted to see
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2022
    This was what I needed for their relationship, the ending was great, not to blunt and not to cheesy ! Just love it !

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