Adore Me - Shop now
$0.00 with 100 percent savings
Digital List Price: $2.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.
Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Sophie Love
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

For Now and Forever (The Inn at Sunset Harbor—Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Sophie Love (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 8,344 ratings
“Sophie Love's ability to impart magic to her readers is exquisitely wrought in powerfully evocative phrases and descriptions….FOR NOW AND FOREVER is the perfect romance or beach read, with a difference: its enthusiasm and beautiful descriptions offer an unexpected attention to the complexity of not just evolving love, but evolving psyches. It's a delightful recommendation for romance readers looking for a touch more complexity from their romance reads.”
--Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan)

“FOR NOW AND FOREVER is a very well written novel, describing the struggle of a woman (Emily) to find her true identity. The author did an amazing job with the creation of the characters and her description of the environment. The romance is there, but not overdosed. Kudos to the author for this amazing start of a series that promises to be very entertaining.”
--Books and Movies Reviews, Roberto Mattos

Emily Mitchell, 35, living and working in New York City, has struggled through a string of failed relationships. When her boyfriend of 7 years takes her out for their long-awaited anniversary dinner, Emily is sure that this time will be different, that this time she will finally get the ring.

When he gives her a small bottle of perfume instead, Emily knows the time has come to break up with him—and for her entire life to have a fresh start.

Reeling from her unsatisfying, high-pressure life, Emily decides she needs a change. She decides on a whim to drive to her father’s abandoned home on the coast of Maine, a sprawling, historic house where she’d spent magical summers as a child. But the house, long-neglected, is in dire need of repair, and the winter is no time to be in Maine. Emily hasn’t been there in 20 years, when a tragic accident changed her sister’s life and shattered her family. Her parents divorced, her father disappeared, and Emily was never able to bring herself to step foot in that house again.

Now, for some reason, with her life reeling, Emily feels drawn to the only childhood place she ever knew. She plans on going just for a weekend, to clear her head. But something about the house, its numerous secrets, its memories of her father, its oceanfront allure, its small-town setting—and most of all, its gorgeous, mysterious caretaker—doesn’t want to let her leave. Can she find the answers she’s been looking for here, in the most unexpected place of all?

Can a weekend become a lifetime?

FOR NOW AND FOREVER is book #1 in the debut of a dazzling new romance series that will make you laugh, make you cry, will keep you turning pages late into the night—and will make you fall in love with romance all over again.

Book #2--FOREVER AND FOR ALWAYS--is also available!
Read more
Previous slide of product details
  1. Book 1 of 8
    The Inn at Sunset Harbor
  2. Print length
    172 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
    Learn more
  5. Publication date
    August 15, 2016
  6. File size
    1.9 MB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
Next slide of product details

Shop this series

 See full series
There are 8 books in this series.

Customers also bought or read

Page 1 of 1Start over
Previous page
  7. Her Montana Brand
    Kindle Edition
    $3.99
  11. Texas Forged (Texas True Book 1)
    Kindle Edition
    $3.99
Next page
Loading...
Popular Highlights in this book
What are popular highlights?
Previous page
  1. How many years had she really let slide by without stopping to take in the beauty of nature?
    Highlighted by 75 Kindle readers
  2. For once she’d put the future ahead of the past, had looked forward rather than letting herself be dragged backward.
    Highlighted by 68 Kindle readers
  3. It felt like she was driving through space, heading into infinity. Heading toward the beginning of the rest of her life.
    Highlighted by 59 Kindle readers
Next page

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Sophie Love's ability to impart magic to her readers is exquisitely wrought in powerfully evocative phrases and descriptions....FOR NOW AND FOREVER is the perfect romance or beach read, with a difference: its enthusiasm and beautiful descriptions offer an unexpected attention to the complexity of not just evolving love, but evolving psyches. It's a delightful recommendation for romance readers looking for a touch more complexity from their romance reads."
--Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan)

"FOR NOW AND FOREVER is a very well written novel, describing the struggle of a woman (Emily) to find her true identity. The author did an amazing job with the creation of the characters and her description of the environment. The romance is there, but not overdosed. Kudos to the author for this amazing start of a series that promises to be very entertaining."
--Books and Movies Reviews, Roberto Mattos

About the Author

#1 bestselling author Sophie Love is author of the romantic comedy series THE INN AT SUNSET HARBOR, which includes five books (and counting), and which begins with FOR NOW AND FOREVER (THE INN AT SUNSET HARBOR—BOOK 1)

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01KI9HO9W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 172 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 8 ‏ : ‎ The Inn at Sunset Harbor
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 8,344 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Sophie Love

Sophie Love

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

#1 bestselling author Sophie Love is author of THE INN AT SUNSET HARBOR romantic comedy series, which includes eight books; of the ROMANCE CHRONICLES series, which includes five books; of the CANINE CASPER cozy mystery series, which includes six books; of the CURIOUS BOOKSTORE cozy mystery series, which includes five books; and of the new A PORCH BY THE SEA romantic comedy series, which includes five books.

FOR NOW AND FOREVER (The Inn at Sunset Harbor—Book 1), LOVE LIKE THIS (The Romance Chronicles—Book #1), THE GHOSTLY GROUNDS: MURDER AND BREAKFAST (A Canine Casper Cozy Mystery—Book 1), and THE WITCHING PLACE: A FATAL FOLIO (A Curious Bookstore Cozy Mystery—Book 1) are each available as a free download on Amazon!

Sophie would love to hear from you, so please visit www.sophieloveauthor.com to email her, to join the mailing list, to receive free ebooks, to hear the latest news, and to stay in touch!

BOOKS BY SOPHIE LOVE

A PORCH BY THE SEA

JUST ONE KISS (Book #1)

JUST ONE CHANCE (Book #2)

JUST ONE SUMMER (Book #3)

JUST ONE NIGHT (Book #4)

JUST ONE DAY (Book #5)

THE INN AT SUNSET HARBOR

FOR NOW AND FOREVER (Book #1)

FOREVER AND FOR ALWAYS (Book #2)

FOREVER, WITH YOU (Book #3)

IF ONLY FOREVER (Book #4)

FOREVER AND A DAY (Book #5)

FOREVER, PLUS ONE (Book #6)

FOR YOU, FOREVER (Book #7)

CHRISTMAS FOREVER (Book #8)

THE ROMANCE CHRONICLES

LOVE LIKE THIS (Book #1)

LOVE LIKE THAT (Book #2)

LOVE LIKE OURS (Book #3)

LOVE LIKE THEIRS (Book #4)

LOVE LIKE YOURS (Book #5)

THE CANINE CASPER COZY MYSTERY SERIES

THE GHOSTLY GROUNDS: MURDER AND BREAKFAST (Book #1)

THE GHOSTLY GROUNDS: DEATH AND BRUNCH (Book #2)

THE GHOSTLY GROUNDS: MALICE AND LUNCH (Book #3)

THE GHOSTLY GROUNDS: VENGEANCE AND DINNER (Book #4)

THE GHOSTLY GROUNDS: SCANDAL AND SUPPER (Book #5)

THE GHOSTLY GROUNDS: DISASTER AND DESSERT (Book #6)

A CURIOUS BOOKSTORE COZY MYSTERY

THE WITCHING PLACE: A FATAL FOLIO (Book #1)

THE WITCHING PLACE: MURDER BY MANUSCRIPT (Book #2)

THE WITCHING PLACE: A PERILOUS PAGE (Book #3)

THE WITCHING PLACE: A VANISHED VOLUME (Book #4)

THE WITCHING PLACE: A TAINTED TOME (Book #5)

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
8,344 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers find the book well-written and engaging, with one noting how it grabs attention from the first chapter. The romance receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating it as a true love story that makes everything an adventure, and they enjoy the humor and mysteries throughout. The character development and plot twists receive mixed reactions - while some love the characters, others find them unlikable, and while some find the story interesting, others point out numerous plot flaws. The pacing is also mixed, with some finding it a fast read while others say it moves too slowly.

Select to learn more

ReadabilityWriting qualityRomanceInterestHumorPlot twistsCharacter developmentPacing
251 customers mention "Readability"237 positive14 negative

Customers find the book well written and enjoyable, with one customer noting it grabs attention with the first chapter.

"Again I find myself enjoying a book that's not my usual genre. I was pleasantly, no correct that very very pleasantly surprised...." Read more

"...She kept me engaged from beginning to the end." Read more

"...watching fix-it-up shows and romance books, you will thoroughly enjoy Sophie Love's novel. It is like reading a Hallmark movie." Read more

"Interesting story where a young woman realizes the life she is living doesn't fulfill her, so she quits her job, leaves her boyfriend of seven years..." Read more

90 customers mention "Writing quality"64 positive26 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well described and easy to read, with one customer specifically noting how the town and scenery were vividly portrayed.

"First, I loved the setting. Having vacationed in the area, I could imagine the backdrop of the story so I was instantly in love...." Read more

"Well written story of a lovely 35 year old woman haunted by the past...." Read more

"...A quick read that is entertaining. Some of the actual situations don't always make sense because the author leaves out some specific details...." Read more

"...This was a perfect choice. Kept me turning the pages and was an easy read. The only problem I had with the book was with Emily's parents...." Read more

51 customers mention "Romance"47 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as delightful and sweet, with one customer noting it's a love story rather than a sex story.

"...an amazing journey from New York heartache ... to past memories, unexpected love in a beautiful ocean side place!" Read more

"...It is beautifully written, a very sweet love story. It explores the truth that good things can come in spite of hard times and previous bad choices...." Read more

"...It also is a story of romance, and opening up to what can happen between two people. I highly recommend this story." Read more

"...After some bad starts, she finds loving and encouraging friends." Read more

18 customers mention "Interest"15 positive3 negative

Customers find the book engaging with its mysteries and new beginnings, with one customer noting they were hooked after the first chapter.

"...It explores the truth that good things can come in spite of hard times and previous bad choices. I look forward to reading more by this author." Read more

"Great read on new beginnings. Emily goes to her abandoned family house to find herself...." Read more

"...Good story....full of possibilities and hopes." Read more

"...I would highly recommend it . Lots of mysteries ..." Read more

11 customers mention "Humor"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it entertaining with moments that make them smile.

"This book was really a happy ever after. The way she just shouldered on ...." Read more

"...A quick read that is entertaining. Some of the actual situations don't always make sense because the author leaves out some specific details...." Read more

"...Ms. Love does an excellent job of blending the two into an entertaining, tear-jerking whole." Read more

"...There is a lot of humor in the writing. lt was well edited. The ending was appropriate in not leaving loose ends that needed to be tied up...." Read more

77 customers mention "Plot twists"47 positive30 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the plot twists in the book, with some finding it deeply touching and interesting, while others criticize it for being predictable like a Hallmark movie and full of holes and inconsistencies.

"What an amazing journey from New York heartache ... to past memories, unexpected love in a beautiful ocean side place!" Read more

"...Would you sleep in a bed that has been sitting for 20 years? So many holes in the story, so much lack of common sense...." Read more

"...realizes that her new life here in the small Maine town is perfect to heal old wounds...." Read more

"“For Now and Forever” was pleasantly surprising, fast paced, and just the right amount of suspense!..." Read more

75 customers mention "Character development"50 positive25 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some loving them while others find them unlikable and lacking depth.

"I loved how the author integrated a wide range of emotions throughout the story. She kept me engaged from beginning to the end." Read more

"As with any good story, the main character starts the book in a mess ,but with the help of each additional character, she or he becomes a shining..." Read more

"...The story is well-written and the characters well-developed...." Read more

"...The depth of growth for both characters is great making For Now and Forever a wonderful love story showing the good we find in our neighbors." Read more

38 customers mention "Pacing"22 positive16 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it a good quick read while others note that it moves slowly.

"...A quick read that is entertaining. Some of the actual situations don't always make sense because the author leaves out some specific details...." Read more

"...Then it got sort of rushed, as if the author was trying to cram the whole story into as few pages as possible. As usual, this didn’t work...." Read more

"“For Now and Forever” was pleasantly surprising, fast paced, and just the right amount of suspense!..." Read more

"...I found the main character hard to relate to and hard to like." Read more

Had to stop reading
1 out of 5 stars
Had to stop reading
I really hate to leave negative reviews, and I will say that the author is a decent story teller, but good grief, did she not do any research? No car, especially one that is neglected, is going to be able to drive for 8 hours on one tank of gas. How did the attendant at the long-term parking lot know she was coming to get her car? Why in the world was she barefoot? Who drives to Maine from New York in the winter in bare feet? In a snowstorm? How did she gain access to the house that sat abandoned for 20 years? There was no mention of a key. Did she really sleep in a bed that was abandoned for 20 years? Ewww! Why was there a washer/dryer in the pantry? Those old houses all have basements and the washers and dryers are in the basements! The author uses the word "orientated" at one point. There is no such word. It's "oriented". When the "heroine" starts looking for a shovel INSIDE the house, I finally gave up and stopped reading. The only reason I ordered this book was because it had five stars. So misleading.
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

  • Elichi
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Journey!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    What an amazing journey from New York heartache ... to past memories, unexpected love in a beautiful ocean side place!
    Helpful
     Report
  • Dana Garcia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet. Very sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Again I find myself enjoying a book that's not my usual genre. I was pleasantly, no correct that very very pleasantly surprised. If you love book of underdogs this one I highly recommend. A woman quits her boyfriend and job out for a weekend to regroup finds a life she didn't know was missing. Can't wait to read what's next. Happy reading to all😁
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Michele
    5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely amazingzing novel
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I loved how the author integrated a wide range of emotions throughout the story. She kept me engaged from beginning to the end.
    Helpful
     Report
  • CM
    3.0 out of 5 stars Common Sense thrown out the Window
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    First, I loved the setting. Having vacationed in the area, I could imagine the backdrop of the story so I was instantly in love. But.....going to a house that has been abandoned for 20 years and finding things as they were left? Seriously?! A mysterious care taker shows up and you do not question why there is a care taker when your father mysteriously disappeared abandoning a house he loved? The house is unlocked (again nothing has been disturbed, looted, vandalized, tagged), has no electricity, hello, it's been abandon for 20 years! Would you sleep in a bed that has been sitting for 20 years? So many holes in the story, so much lack of common sense. I finished the book because of the setting. The story could have been better written, the idea was there. I can't imagine an editor not catching these faux pas. I had to roll my eyes so many times. The most comical was ***SPOLER ALERT*** a swimming pool INSIDE a barn??!! Come on Sophie Love, do you think you readers are that dumb? I will continue the series as long as I can read it for free. Because of the absurdity of the back story, it is hard to buy into. If you can overlook the many, many holes in the story and enjoy the idea of what the character is trying to achieve, you will enjoy the story with a few eye rolls.
    13 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars HGTV & ROMANCE
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    For those who watching fix-it-up shows and romance books, you will thoroughly enjoy Sophie Love's novel. It is like reading a Hallmark movie.
    Helpful
     Report
  • curlyqlv
    4.0 out of 5 stars Moving from the past to the future
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Well written story of a lovely 35 year old woman haunted by the past. And then one thing after another happens and she sees happiness and enterprise as her future. Lots of hard work ahead, but no doubt she’ll be successful in the small town she has grown to love.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Happy ever after
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This book was really a happy ever after. The way she just shouldered on . Facing the unknown day by day, determined to make something of herself, and the house livable.
    Helpful
     Report
  • deb lowa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun journey.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    As with any good story, the main character starts the book in a mess ,but with the help of each additional character, she or he becomes a shining star. Did not disappoint.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • Barbara
    4.0 out of 5 stars Avid Reader
    Reviewed in Italy on May 16, 2017
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I did, on the whole, enjoy this novel but there were a few moments when you were left wondering what was going on. Example - no warm clothes to wear !!!!! There were other od.d things too
    Report
  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book!
    Reviewed in Spain on October 10, 2016
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This is the first book that I've read by this author and it won't be the last. In fact, I'll be getting the rest of this series as I need to know what happens.

    The style of writing flowed well throughout the book with beautiful descriptions adding to the developing story. I loved the main character and liked how her personality grew with the challenges she encountered. I so want her house...and that's all I'm saying. No spoilers here!
    Report
  • S.S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
    Reviewed in India on December 17, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Very nice
    Report
  • Liz245
    4.0 out of 5 stars good read
    Reviewed in France on January 2, 2017
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Emily leaves her boyfriend of seven years, and hands in her notice at her job. she gets in her old car and drives to her fathers summer house, that has not been used for twenty years.
    the story is how Emily rediscover s herself whilst doing up the house.
    well worth downloading this book.
    Report
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The inn at Sunset harbour
    Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This book keeps you wondering. Starts off a little slow but when the action starts,I could not out if down!
    Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report