This story has a lot of sizzle and a lot of trying to move forward in life.

Both the main characters are trying to move forward from what has happened in their life. But the sizzle that is felt between them is hot and moving fast but the emotions that go with it are testing the path they are on.

I received this book from #netgalley for a free honest opinion.

what an absolute fun read!! loved the premise so much. a quick fun read by one of my favorite authors. good plot and likeable characters. would highly recommend this one!

I am a huge Adrianna Locke fan and have read everything of hers and loved it. This was no different. The main characters gabby and Jay are next door neighbors and both have some past baggage that makes it hard for either of them to move on. Gabby is a single mom who will always put her kids first and Jay is the grumpy next door neighbor. Can they find a way to make it work?

I really enjoyed this book. The maturity and humor found in both characters was a breath of fresh air. Gabby a single mom moves back to her hometown after she loses the father of her children. Jay has his own scars he's working to overcome and tries hard to keep her at a distance.

A great small town, single, neighbor to lovers romance!

Once bitten cinnamon roll neighbor meets clutzy, unsure widow with two sons, angsty teen and cute little one. New friends, family, fighting feelings, moving forward, fighting the past, all wrapped up in a HEA. Nothing new, but a fun read for the weekend or vacation.

I devoured this book in one sitting. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The two main characters are each dealing with grief in their own way. They have different very real and painful stories to tell but they are both looking to 'start living' again. Finding each other feels inevitable. I love the side characters in this book as well. Thank you for the opportunity to read this book and provide my genuine feedback. I was sad to leave their story.
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“But just because you made it to the other side of the fire doesn’t mean life returns to the way it was before. Once you’ve been through the flames, you’re burned. Those scars never totally heal…It’s been so long since I was in life mode, not survival mode…”

This was a page turner, quick read you won’t put down. Heartbreaking, funny, realistic, small town, family values, sweet read.

“… every day we spend together, I hope there’s another one to follow. She says she wants to live again.” ... “ I didn’t even realize I wasn’t living until I met her.””

Do you get second chances? Is there love after heartbreak and loss? Can you move on without looking back?

“A tightness spreads through my body, nearly strangling me in the process. It’s too close to déjà vu to be comfortable. It’s too similar to the worst day of my life for me to live it again.”

Genuine, heartwarming and compelling, Between Now and Forever is what every great romance should be. I absolutely adored Jay and Gabrielle’s story, and I loved their meet cute (which is always an important part of the story, for me). I literally could not put this book down and it is a must read for anyone who enjoys sincere, relatable characters and small town charm!

A good story with characters you can warm to. Well written and hooks you in from the start. I would recommend this read - thanks for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Received as an ARC

💜 Single Mom
💜 Neighbours to lovers
💜 Close proximity

I think this is my first true standalone from Adriana and it did not disappoint. It was cute, heartwarming and the perfect thing to get me out of a book slump. The characters were extremely well thought out, complex and developed. The storyline was a rollercoaster of emotions from the witty humour to the heart wrenching loss.

The girl gang in this was top tier!! I don’t know if I want to be them or be with them.

This book was so entertaining! It had my laughing and smiling the whole time! The main couple were so cute together! I would highly recommend this book!

I don't know where to start with this one. I really couldn't get past how cheesy this romance was. Single mom meets cute guy next door - been there, done that soo many times before. There also was so much repetition throughout the book. Each of the characters would repeat phrases and sentences throughout the story and it was so annoying. Also, the way that the 7 year old spoke was so unnatural and didn't sound like a kid at all. Besides having a HEA which I love, this was a huge miss for me.

3.5⭐️

This book was ok. Low angst, low risk - just a quick, easy, cute read. This book did deal with divorce, loss, death, etc - but it didn’t feel overly heavy at any point.

I have a feeling some of the side characters will be getting their own books, and I would definitely be interested in checking those out in the future.

Thanks for the arc, Netgalley!

This is author is great at creating characters that have depth and pull on your heartstrings. Gabrielle is a unique single mother who moves back to her hometown for a fresh start. She however didn’t know she was going to have as many house projects or that her neighbor was Mr. Fix It in a hero body! The banter and chemistry between these two neighbors will have you shaking your head and laughing out loud. But getting involved with your neighbor can be a tricky situation and one who is a single mother might prove to be harder on the heart. Jay is the grumpy hot guy that nobody can break down his walls until his neighbor tumbles into town. I don’t want to give away any of the plot/story but Jay with Gabrielle’s youngest son will melt you. I know this author builds the best communities/families in her stories and I never hesitate to see where she’s going to take me next.

Locke has the key to my heart. I am just an absolute fool for her small town romances. She provides without fail a beautiful love story that is steamy yet has plot! Something rare in a lot of books these days. I loved both of these main characters and their story of growth towards one another!

I just loved getting to enter this world. I just loved getting to meet these characters and see what they are currently getting themselves into. This book was just a really fun read. I just lost myself in this great story and I didn’t want to put it down. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

This book has all the emotions wrapped up in a hilarious bow with angst and love!

Jay and Gabrielle have the most HILARIOUS first meeting! I laughed so hard especially because it’s one of those things you just can’t forget! From that moment on the attraction is there and is relentless. Jay finds himself in a predicament because he moved to this tiny town to forget the heartache he feels. He wants to be left alone and Willow in misery but the new neighbor and her rambunctious son won’t let him!

Gabrielle is doing the best she can to get back on her feet. Life has thrown her one to many twists and she’s ready for a little bit of calm but the gorgeous neighbor has her in a tizzy and she finds herself falling fast!

I love the girl gang that Gabrielle finds! There’s nothing like a good group of friends to help you find your happy and I love that these ladies don’t let each other hide! I love Jay and his teddy bear nature even when he doesn’t want to be the man is soft and has a huge loving heart!

Another great book and hopefully new series from Locke!

I wasn’t quite ready to leave Adriana Locke’s world just yet since I finished another of hers right before starting this one, so I knew I had to dive in! Let me tell you, I’m so glad I did!

Gabrielle is a divorced single mom of two boys. I actually really love the story of their divorce. Her falling off her deck in nothing but a towel? Priceless 🤣 And I loved that that’s how she meets Jay. Jay is such a grumpy neighbor, but as he opens up, you can’t help but understand and be in his corner. These two really deserve that second chance at love.

While this one doesn’t come out until December (happy birthday to me!), it should definitely be on your radar! (Request it on netgalley or lookout for it through Valentine PR!) Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for my early copy. All opinions are my own.

I could not put this down! I loved how these two broke down each other's walls. They both had such heartbreak, albeit in different ways, but needed healing. The children being involved was just another added bonus of this story, in how relationships can also affect them. Gabrielle and Jet are more alike than they realize, aside from her being klutzy lol. They are both strong-willed, not looking for love/yet do, and in search of self-forgiveness.
I really truly loved this story so much.!!

I fell in love with this book and these characters. It was the best kind of book that gave you all the feels. It had so many moments that would melt your heart and have you laughing out loud. The interactions with Jay and Carter had me cracking up with some of Jay's inner dialogue. I loved the banter between Jay and Gabby with the back and forth but ultimately they were perfect for each other. You could feel the heartbreak through the pages but the determination to move forward and be happy was there too. I loved every aspect of this book and didn't want it to end. Jay, Gabby, Dylan, and Carter made the perfect family!

Arc provided by publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!