The New Ever After is the sequel to Julie Farley’s book “Tripped Up Love” and it follows Julie’s tradition of being sweet, not too angsty and full of love.

What I enjoy about these books is that they portray a normal life and normal people that go through things that while challenging and difficult can absolutely happen to normal peoples.

Heather is imperfect, but she is a good mother and a good friend. She has flaws, but she is relatable and a well-rounded character. She has suffered so much and has finally found happiness in her life. (you know that there has to be some trouble lurking around the corner!)

Peter is well, *sigh* Peter. He is such a lovely man…but not over the top. He loves Heather, he is a wonderful father, he takes care of the people he loves and pushes Heather back to sanity when she is being ridiculous :)

If you are looking for a sweet love story with realistic trials and tribulations (and like me, like to read about real adults sometimes!) then definitely pick up this series. You will enjoy it! ( )

In The New Ever After, the sequel to Tripped Up Love, the story continues with widow Heather Meadows marrying famous author Peter Adamson, and their family grows from three to five children with the birth of twins. The reader follows along as Heather and Peter adjust to married life with kids while trying to balance their writing careers with the daily family struggles that life brings. As Heather works through the challenges, she encounters dramatic events that will test her closest relationships that will make her realize that she has to learn to enjoy every moment and live life to the fullest.

The New Ever After is a wonderful sequel that easily draws the reader back into Heather and Peter's life as their second chance at love takes on a new meaning when their whirlwind romance turns into a marriage with an instant family and daily responsibilities.

Author Julie Farley infuses humor, drama, and romance into a delightful story that depicts the realities of the day-to-day struggle to balance marriage, family and career. The continuation of their story flowed seamlessly, it was easy to follow and relate to what goes on daily in a marriage/family. There are unexpected twists and turns that keeps the reader in suspense and turning the pages. I enjoyed the depth of emotion, love, and devotion that Heather and Peter have for each other, it's the kind of love that not a lot of people get to experience in their lives. I loved the thoughtful message that the story provides to the readers: life is too short to sweat the small stuff, so go with the flow and enjoy every moment to the fullest. I look forward to reading the next installment in The New Ever After series.

The New Ever After is a heartwarming love story about real life with all its trials and tribulations, and how the happily ever after is so worth having in one's life.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Chick Lit Plus Blog Tours.

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