I enjoyed this book a lot. I signed up for this audiobook and I thought it was going to be just a normal romance story. Oh no it was that times 10! You get romance, mystery and possibilities.

This story takes place with Mina our FMC experiencing life after loosing her husband Michael one of our MMC. You learn about their love story and how and why they feel in love. While reading you think it really was true love between them. But Mina has come to realize their marriage has been having problems for a LONG time. In this story Mina is trying to find herself again. Even if that new self is a new improved confident Mina. While on her journey she learns of Michaels brother Greyson our other MMC. She also finds out she has a strange attraction to him.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to read a unique, emotional romance.

Thank you NetGalley and the Hive for this wonderful read!

I really enjoyed the audiobook of When We Had Forever! Shaylin Gandhi’s writing is beautifully descriptive, and hearing it brought to life through narration made the emotional moments hit even harder. The story is heartfelt, with well-developed characters and a natural flow that kept me invested.

The pacing still had a few slow spots, but the narrator did a great job keeping me engaged, making it easy to stay immersed in the story. The emotions came through really well, and I felt connected to the characters in a way that might not have hit as strongly if I had just read the print version.

Overall, this was a solid listen—great narration, an emotional story, and beautiful writing. If you’re thinking about picking this one up, the audiobook is definitely a good way to go!

We meet Nina as she is mourning the death of her husband Michael. This is told in dual timelines, before Michael's death and after. We learn that perhaps her perfect marriage wasn't so perfect.
When Michael's estranged brother Grayson enters the picture, everything in Nina's life is turned upside down.

I really enjoyed this audiobook. The narrator did a good job and the story kept my interest. As we learned more and more about Nina and Michael's marriage, I could not put this down. I had to see what happened. I highly recommend this one.

I struggled to connect with the main character, and I don’t think the narration helped to make her someone whose story I was invested in.

A book you will for sure want to add to your TBR.

Mina, an adventurous young woman who has been held back from that side of herself because of not only her complicated family history, but also because her husband was never the guy she thought he was. Especially now that he’s dead. This book was so good! I honestly thought it was going to be a thriller just based on the cover, but nope, it’s a romance. One you could very well love as much as i did.

In this book you can find
*Dual timelines
*Second chance romance
*A few spicy scenes and a
*A plot twist you wont want to miss

I feel like as you start reading, you can predict a little bit of what’s going to happen, but it’s totally worth it lol. I loved the connection Mina and her best friend Kate had. Everyone needs a Kate in their life.

This book had longing, emotional strain, and grief. But most importantly, it had growth. The growth of the main character was great! Definitely recommend this one!

|QUOTES|

“You can’t start over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start new”
“Yesterday is so ravenous that it eats up tomorrow too”
“Sometimes the past is all we have”


Thank you so much The Hive and NetGalley for this audiobook in exchange for my honest review! I thoroughly enjoyed myself!

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the arc of this book. All opinions are my own.

I really loved this one! I am not the best at writing reviews sometimes, but sometimes books take you by surprise and this one did just that. I got invested a few chapters in and couldn't put it done. It was so good! I highly recommend this one.

When We Had Forever by Shaylin Gandhi is an engaging and heartfelt audiobook that offers a beautiful love story with just the right mix of sweetness and drama. While I found the plot to be somewhat predictable, the character development really made the story shine. The way the characters evolve over time is so well done—it’s easy to connect with them and become invested in their journey.

The romance is touching, and the twists thrown in along the way keep things interesting enough to maintain your attention. It's a story that will have you rooting for the characters while also making you reflect on the nature of love and relationships.

If you're someone who enjoys a well-crafted love story with emotional depth, When We Had Forever is definitely worth a listen. It's perfect for anyone looking for a book that balances a beautiful romance with some unexpected surprises. Highly recommended!

* I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book from NetGalley and Harlequin Audio in exchange for my honest review

*A huge thanks to NetGalley, Harlequin Audio, and Shaylin Gandhi for a copy of this beautiful audiobook!

Wow! Just.... wow. I can't even begin to explain my thoughts on this book. Firstly, Carly Robins did an amazing job bringing this book to life. She captured the emotion so well.

As for this book, it's like nothing I've read in a long time. I love how Gandhi takes her time, really gets deep into character, and makes you wonder exactly where this story is going. Mina, Michael, and Grayson are all so well fleshed out, and that revelation even sneaks up on you and just blows your mind once all the pieces are put together. I don't want to give ANYTHING away because... damn. I would hate to ruin this book for anyone. I just finished listening, and my heart is so, so full. I keep going back to parts that are so much clearer and even more beautiful for it. Gandhi is super talented, and I'm excited to read more of her work!

I loved this crazy, twisty, wild love story. There isn't much I can say without revealing the plot, but you're not going to want to miss this unique rollercoaster ride. The audiobook is just fabulous and I wish I could listen to it again for the first time. It's hard to believe this a debut novel.

Wow what a book this was! Thank you htp_hive and HTP books for my #gifted copy of the audiobook. All opinions are my own.

I wasn’t completely sure what to expect when I started this one but I was hooked and couldn’t wait to see how it all played out with the two timelines. While some of it I said “I knew it!” Some I was pleasantly surprised by. This story was both heartbreaking and uplifting. And I don’t want to say too much because you really just need to read this one for yourself.

I'm not sure what was happening with this book. The narrator was so difficult to listen to. No everything needs to sound seductive. The storyline was so hard to follow and it was super uncomfortable keeping the twins relationship with the main character straight. It was just all very awkward and icky. I would not recommend this book.

Thank you to @netgalley and @HTP_hive, for the #gifted advanced listening copy of this twisty yet hopeful romance!

Mina is still struggling with grief six months after her husband, Michael, died in a car accident. She’s grieving not just for the loss of him in that moment but for the slow disappearance of their marriage over the last decade. She spent so much time wanting him to return to the carefree man of their first month together or their magical trip to Hawaii a few years ago, but he never did. As she tries to come to terms with his death, she turns to someone she’s never met but feels like she knows - Michael’s brother. The brothers had been estranged as long as she’d known Michael, but Grayson had known the same kind of loss. But when she meets him, she’s unexpectedly drawn to him but the more time they spend together, the more she realizes that her husband was keeping shocking secrets from her that will rock Mina’s understanding of their years together.

I enjoyed this one - Mina’s grief, compounded by her regret about her failing marriage, was very compelling. Throughout the story, there is an undercurrent of something about their marriage being very off and a general feeling of unease. The dual timeline (framed as “before” and “after” Michael’s death) is highly effective in guiding us through the story. You get a sense of the secrets, but as the pieces fall into place, it is utterly shocking for Mina. I can’t even process it. The author has a bonus epilogue from Grayson’s POV on her website, and I cannot wait to read it. Seeing his perspective on the events in the book would be fascinating! This was my first book by the author, and I plan to read more by her.

🎧 About the Audiobook 🎧 The audiobook is a solo narration by Carly Robins, who is a prolific narrator but new to me with this performance. I really enjoyed her narration; she gave a lot of depth and complexity to this emotional story, which runs 12 hours and 51 minutes.

When We Had Forever is a totally different story than I expected. Mina is grieving her dear husband Michael's' death. As she begins to go through her husband's things, she finds something that makes her question everything she believes about Michael. The puzzle pieces eventually come together. This book kept me guessing. The narrator was great!

When We Had Forever by Shaylin Gandhi is a unique romance filled with love, loss, heartache, hope, and a twist that had me gasping! Told in alternating timelines, we live through Mina’s life before and after the death of her husband Michael. We are taken on a journey of their love and struggles. In the present day Michael’s twin brother, Grayson, reaches out to Mina to check in and she how she is holding up. Michael and Grayson had issues between them and didn’t talk so Mina had never meant Grayson. She finally decides to meet with him to close this chapter of her life. However, Grayson gives her some shocking news that I never saw coming! The story is a little slow at times and I was really wondering where it was going. But all it all, I really enjoyed this story.

This audio was fantastic. Carly Robins is a new favorite narrator.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the advance audio of this book.

I wanted to like this book, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. One of the biggest issues for me was the protagonist’s immediate dislike of her husband’s brother, Grayson, despite never having met him. This felt forced and made it difficult to connect with her perspective.

The dual timeline structure—switching between past and present—did provide some insight into the characters’ relationships, but once everything was revealed, I couldn’t understand why she held such a strong grudge against Grayson. Many of the events were beyond his control, and it was ultimately her husband, Michael, who orchestrated the entire situation. Her resentment toward Grayson felt misplaced, which made the resolution unsatisfying.

Additionally, I’m not a big fan of the twins trope, and that aspect of the story didn’t do much to change my opinion. Overall, while the book had potential, the character dynamics and plot execution didn’t work for me. Thank you to NetGalley for this free advanced copy. I am leaving this honest review voluntarily

I love this book! When We Had Forever is one of those suspenseful romances that you can’t speak much on for fear of spoiling the amazing plot twists that await the reader. I had hoped the audio would be dual narrated (m/f) but enjoyed it nonetheless!

I love Shaylin’s writing and enjoy that she offers a variety of different romance tales! I look forward to seeing what she comes up with next.

Will definitely continue to recommend this book to those looking for a mysterious and gripping stand-alone romance! 5 stars!!

i cant believe my luck. to have stumbled upon another banger of a book!

mina is grieving her late husband, michael, while trying to face the fact she was planning on leaving him. while we go back in forth between before his death and after, we see why she fell for him, but what we learn about him now that he’s gone is SHOCKING. don’t worry, michael’s identical, estranged, twin brother, grayson, is there to support her through this mess.

based off of books description, i thought i had it all figured out before i even started… WRONG. Shaylin was sure to throw some details in to throw us off the scent. this book had me hooked. i felt every emotion that mina was feeling (thank you Carly Robins for killing the narration!!) and was right there with her. The ups, the downs, the chemistry…it gave everything 👏🏼

thank you so so much Harlequin Audio and NetGalley for the audiobook ARC of my dreams🩷🙌🏼 i think I need a copy for my shelf of honor

When We Had Forever was such a surprising read. It completely exceeded my expectations and kept me hooked from beginning to end. It’s one of those rare novels that’s hard to put into a single genre — while it is a romance at its core, it also unfolds like a suspenseful mystery with so many unexpected twists and turns. Honestly, trying to review it without giving away anything feels almost impossible, because the plot is filled with layers that slowly unravel in a way that’s truly gripping.

What I loved most is how the story constantly kept me on my toes. Just when I thought I had figured things out, the narrative would shift, making me rethink everything. For readers who enjoy a book that not only explores the complexities of love but also keeps them guessing with its twists and turns, this one is an absolute must-read.

This is the kind of book that gets me so pumped, and I can’t wait to share it with others.

I'm sorry but this book was just not for me. I felt like nothing happened other than wondering why Mina's was grieving someone who treated her like crap. She was a frustrating character. And the whole twist, was so unrealistic. It actually made me angry that I spent all this time reading for that to be the direction the plot went. I know this is loved by many other people so I'm surely an outlier.

This narrator did a fantastic job bringing this beautiful story to life. You could hear and feel the emotions in her voice that helped shape this book and these characters. Wonderful job.
This book hurt and I loved every minute of it. After the twist when a chapter would start with “before” it was almost like this instant heartbreak while you looked at it through a new lens. So good.