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Happily Ever Never: A Montgomery Ink Legacy Novella Kindle Edition

4.7 out of 5 stars 362 ratings

New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan returns to the Montgomery Ink world with a blind date romance between two unlikely strangers.

I love falling in love.
Only I’m the worst at it.

My friends call me a serial first dater and I can’t blame them.
All I want is a happy ever after, yet all I find are happy ever nevers.

This is my last chance. After this set up with my friend’s tattoo artist, I’m done.
No more dating. No more chances.

If I don’t fall in love with Leo Johnson, I’ll give up on dating.
Even if it shatters my dreams in the process.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

Reviews for Happily Ever Never:

“May is the heart of the Montgomery Ink Legacy series, she has been an awesome supporting character in all of the other books, so finally seeing her get her happily ever after was so amazing.” ~ The Reading Cafe

“There was a depth of emotions in these characters that just struck a chord with my heart!” ~ Dar Gee Reads

“This is such a cute story full of family and romance!” ~ Bookshelfofmydreams

“Such a pleasant and warm read.” ~ bookreviewsbyJames

“A quick sexy read that will grab you from the get go.” ~ HokuGirlReads

From the Publisher

All she wants is her fairytale ending.
Only she's the queen of
Happily ever nevers.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Talon Pack, Promise Me, and Elements of Five series, which have sold millions of books worldwide. She's the winner of a RT Book of the Year and a Prism Award in her genres. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B8H17C43
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 1001 Dark Nights Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 14, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 142 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8885420105
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 362 ratings

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Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Talon Pack, Promise Me, and Elements of Five series, which have sold millions of books worldwide. She's the winner of a RT Book of the Year and a Prism Award in her genres. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over one hundred novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

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Customers find this novella to be a great read with an endearing story and amazing characters. They particularly enjoy the romance between May and Leo, with one customer noting their first meeting and interaction.

10 customers mention "Readability"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the novella to be a great read, with one mentioning it's an excellent introduction to the Montgomery Ink series.

"...Perfect novella!" Read more

"...It is also a stand alone novella. You DO NOT have to read any of the other books in this series to read this one...." Read more

"...dating each other and fell in love with each other Thanks for an amazing book and Carrie is an amazing author" Read more

"...character comes to life in your heart and emotions, you know is an amazing book...." Read more

6 customers mention "Story quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it endearing, with one customer describing it as a witty tale with a nice happy ending.

"...when I found out that May was getting her own book and what a perfect story for her...." Read more

"...Their story is endearing." Read more

"Leo and May's story was incredible! I was so into this story because I could feel everything May did...." Read more

"...This is a sweet and witty tale of two hearts finding each other" Read more

5 customers mention "Love for leo"5 positive0 negative

Customers love the story of May and Leo, with one customer particularly enjoying their first meeting and interaction.

"...I enjoyed her first meeting and interaction with Leo and I knew that would be it for the two of them even though he was ‘warned off’ by the..." Read more

"I loved this story of May and Leo!! They both only went on first dates, for different reasons. May kept getting set up with the wrong men...." Read more

"Never say never! May and Leo are great together and he should have told everyone to mind their own business!..." Read more

"I loved the story of May and Leo." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...it though to get the full and complete backstory on these two amazing characters. I hope you pick this work up and enjoy it...." Read more

"...But who are they to say anything about who they date? Both these characters are great, but in their own way...." Read more

"...I did like these characters and the plot. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series in order!! LOL!!" Read more

"Love anything by Carrie Ann Ryan. Love her writing style and all the characters. Can't wait for the next book." Read more

3 customers mention "Romance"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one mentioning the cute couple and another noting May's adorable character.

"...This is a sweet and witty tale of two hearts finding each other" Read more

"May is adorable and Leo is hot...." Read more

"...They are such a cute couple and I wish it was longer but I am so happy she shared their story with us." Read more

He said what?! HEA for May after so many 1st dates
5 out of 5 stars
He said what?! HEA for May after so many 1st dates
He said what?! On yet another horrible first date, May had a glorious comeback to put an arrogant ass in his place! I might have had instalove for May. Her friends call her a serial first dater but she’s really looking for her forever. Tattoo artist Leo has been giving off sparks lately and somehow fate keeps placing him right where May needs someone. Told in dual point of view, getting to hear Leo’s thought’s amplified this story. The narrators were exceptional. I would listen to Teddy Hamilton read me his grocery list. I did find a new favorite in Lucy Rivers. Their pacing was great and the emotion put into the story held my attention. I am brand new to the Montgomery Ink series and I didn’t feel like I was missing anything. If anything now I am going to go back and read them all now. I love when books have humor in them. I think I connect better, the beginning had me holding back tears I was laughing so hard. This off limits love story had me hooked.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
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    I was so excited when I found out that May was getting her own book and what a perfect story for her. May is very good at first dates, she’s actually a perpetual first-dater, no second dates however. I have to say though being on a couple of first-dates with her in this story, it truly wasn’t May that was the problem it’s the guys she’s either being set up with or she’s picking. I did love however that through one of her bad first dates we find out the meaning behind her name and her name is May NOT Maybelline. I enjoyed her first meeting and interaction with Leo and I knew that would be it for the two of them even though he was ‘warned off’ by the brothers and friends to date May. However when something happens to May, Leo is there to help and that is a huge turning point for them. I loved their friendship and hoping to see more from these two. Definitely a very small world when we find out who one of his clients Brandi really is, loved that connection. My favorite line from this book is, ‘we’re taking over the world, one slice at a time’. Perfect novella!
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
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    Leo and May met through mutual friends. But the sparks are all their own.

    May is a serial first dater, never finding the spark and connection she's looking for. Leo is a serial first dater but for a completely different reason. When Leo declares May is the woman of his dreams after a particularly bad first date of hers ... well all kinds of shenanigans come to pass after that.

    Will these two people who never get past a first date make it to a happily ever after? Or will it be another happily ever never for both of them?

    This is a novella set in the Montgomery world (Montgomery Ink Legacy to be exact). It is also a stand alone novella. You DO NOT have to read any of the other books in this series to read this one. I do recommend it though to get the full and complete backstory on these two amazing characters.

    I hope you pick this work up and enjoy it. I know I sure did and can't wait for more in the series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
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    OMG Guys, have you ever known someone that has gone on a ton of dates and NONE of them work out well that's May. I was hoping we'd get her story since her date with Leif in BITTERSWEET PROMISES and I have to say Carrie Ann did not disappoint with this story at all.

    May is the Queen of First Dates, and believe me when I say it's not her fault. If a guy insists on calling you Mabelline even after you correct him he's an ass there's just no two ways about it, and that's only one of her failed dates. As I mentioned earlier she went on a date with Leif and there was no spark, which is good because he found his HEA with Brooke who is the love of his life but now May works for them as a Nanny helping them raise Brooke's son Luke so she is around the men and women at Montgomery Ink Legacy which is how she meets Leo and if sparks could fly out of my kindle they would have.

    Leo has some baggage of his own but it's nothing a little push from his sister and a talk with his friends doesn't help him with so let the dating begin, and I mean more than just one.

    I really enjoyed May and Leo together they had great chemistry and you could tell they liked being with one another even before the first date so it was just a matter of time before they got their act together and went for it.

    I would recommend this book to those that enjoy STEAMY Contemporary Romances or Friends to Lovers Romances.

    Happy Reading!!!
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
    OMG Guys, have you ever known someone that has gone on a ton of dates and NONE of them work out well that's May. I was hoping we'd get her story since her date with Leif in BITTERSWEET PROMISES and I have to say Carrie Ann did not disappoint with this story at all.

    May is the Queen of First Dates, and believe me when I say it's not her fault. If a guy insists on calling you Mabelline even after you correct him he's an ass there's just no two ways about it, and that's only one of her failed dates. As I mentioned earlier she went on a date with Leif and there was no spark, which is good because he found his HEA with Brooke who is the love of his life but now May works for them as a Nanny helping them raise Brooke's son Luke so she is around the men and women at Montgomery Ink Legacy which is how she meets Leo and if sparks could fly out of my kindle they would have.

    Leo has some baggage of his own but it's nothing a little push from his sister and a talk with his friends doesn't help him with so let the dating begin, and I mean more than just one.

    I really enjoyed May and Leo together they had great chemistry and you could tell they liked being with one another even before the first date so it was just a matter of time before they got their act together and went for it.

    I would recommend this book to those that enjoy STEAMY Contemporary Romances or Friends to Lovers Romances.

    Happy Reading!!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
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    May is so used to going on first dates and finding her happily ever never. Will she be able to find her happily ever after? Leo works in Montgomery Ink Legacy, the tattoo shop when May walked in from her bad date, again. He shook her hand and told her she was the woman of his dreams. Was he kidding or not? He is known as a player, and Leif, one of the owners doesn’t want any one of his workers dating his friends, like May. That would create problems. But who are they to say anything about who they date? Both these characters are great, but in their own way. There’s chemistry, nervousness, confusion, determination, steam and anticipation. Their story is endearing.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2023
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    OMG I love this story line between May and Leo and how they got together they were in their lives and after May bad dates she stopped dating because she had gotten into an accident because she hadn’t eaten and she was dehydrated and Leo was near by when she got into an accident and he had realized that she was the one and after she was better they decided to go on a first date and they were dating each other and fell in love with each other Thanks for an amazing book and Carrie is an amazing author
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2023
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    I loved this story of May and Leo!! They both only went on first dates, for different reasons. May kept getting set up with the wrong men. Her first dates were horrible. Leo only did first dates for a reason, sex. Leo is attracted to May the first time they meet, and the attraction grows stronger. They are both bad at dating, but they are great together. I love these two together! So glad that May finally got past the first date! I can't wait for Sebastian's story!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023
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    Leo and May's story was incredible!

    I was so into this story because I could feel everything May did. When your character comes to life in your heart and emotions, you know is an amazing book. I couldn't put it down because I had to keep turning the pages to see what happens next.

    Bravo Carrie Ann Ryan for another amazing story!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
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    A first date failure and serial playboy. That is May and Leo. Neither have luck in the relationship department. May wants to give up on dating but she made her dad a promise on his deathbed that she is determined to see out. Leo has never met anyone he’s wanted to date more than once. Can the two most unlikely people to wind up together change their paths and forge a new Montgomery Ink Legacy success story?

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