Monday, June 22, 2015

Forever Yours by Robin M. Helm ~ Review & Giveaway!

Forever Yours (Yours by Design, #3) by Robin M. Helm 

Publication Date: April 5th, 2015  
Pages: 327
Received: paperback from author 
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars







I enjoyed Forever Yours by Robin M. Helm. This is the third and final book in the Yours by Design series. Beware! This is a continuing storyline, and you need to read Accidentally Yours (Bk 1) and Sincerely Yours (Bk 2) before reading Forever Yours. But lucky you, they are all out now so you can read them all without having to wait!!

They say history repeats itself and in this case it does…or close to it! I liked the clever way Ms. Helm modernized certain events from Regency Pride & Prejudice to fit into the present day. Because in the 21st century, who would care if Lydia and Wickham ran off and eloped?!

The story begins in Book 1 with Fitzwilliam Darcy and Will Darcy suffering an accident at the same time…only 200 years apart, and during the accident they switch places.  Fitzwilliam wakes up in a modern hospital not understanding modern technology, and Will finds himself in Kent, 1795, Rosings Park.

As the story progresses, and the excitement builds, I found that the switching back and forth between centuries and men began to wear on me. It broke the flow of the story way too much for me. There are two different stories going on here; Will in the 1800s and Fitzwilliam in the 21st century. I really feel like maybe it would have been better to write two books - one for each man. 

It's interesting how the character development throughout the books changed my opinion of them. For example, I did not like Fitzwilliam in the first book. At all. But by the third book, he was as I liked him to be. I felt the same about Lance Bingley. I felt he was just plain rude in the beginning.

My favorites from the Regency period were Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mrs. Bennet.  I was surprised by Mrs. Bennet. She was much kinder, and she really cared about Elizabeth.  

I enjoyed Forever Yours! In the end, the stories wrap up nicely, with much excitement in both centuries! 

FTC Disclaimer: I received a paperback of the book from the author for my honest review.

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* * * GIVEAWAY * * *

Happy news! Robin Helm is generously giving away one (1) paperback (U.S. only) and one (1) e-copy (Internationally) of Forever Yours. To win one of these prizes, just fill out the Rafflecopter below and leave a comment!

Thank you, Robin! 

  • One person will win choice of paperback or e-copy (Kindle format) of Forever Yours - U.S. only.
  • One person will win an e-copy (Kindle format) of Forever Yours - open Internationally.
  • Last day to enter: June 29, 2015.

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12 comments:

  1. Unfortunately, I haven't read the two books yet in the series but I have the second book. I'm waiting for the opportunity to purchase and read Book 1 before I start reading Book 2. Thanks for the chance to win this book, Robin.

    A great review, Candy. It might just tempt me to go ahead and get the first book. But then again I'm more thrifty these days so I may opt to get it when there's a sale. Please enter me for the e-book giveaway as I'm international.

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    1. Accidentally Yours, the first book in the series, has been marked down to $2.99! There's a sale for you. ;)

      Thanks for commenting!

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    2. Hi Sylvia! Thanks! I hope you enjoy them if you get a chance to read them, and you definitely need to read them in order! Looks like the first is on sale now. Yay!
      Good luck in the giveaway!

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  2. I just started this series with book one so I only briefly glanced to see your favorable opinion. I really like where its going so far. Can't wait to get to this one.

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  3. I have not as yet read this series which sounds captivating and intriguing. Thanks for this great feature and giveaway. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. I love your name. You should fit right in with this time switch.

      Thanks for commenting, traveler!

      Robin

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    2. Hi, Traveler! It is very interesting! Especially watching Fitzwilliam trying to adapt to this modern age! I enjoyed that!
      Good luck in the giveaway!

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  4. Great review, Candy. To be honest, I was skeptical about time travel with a Jane Austen twist. However, Robin handled it skillfully and left me thoroughly entertained. I certainly look forward to whatever comes next.

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  5. Looking forward to reading this series soon!

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  6. Sounds interesting as I have read some time travel P & P variations although not many. I do have your novels on my Amazon wish list. I do leave reviews and have done so for over 200 P & P variations. Thank you for the chance to enter.

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