Author: Emma Hart
Genre: New Adult, romance
Published on: May 11, 2013, self-published
How long does it take for a long-distance relationship to break down? Sixteen months.
When Jen and Carl put their relationship to rest after Christmas, Jen’s biggest problem is going back to London ten days earlier than planned – and her ever-present attraction to Samuel ‘Bing’ Edwards.
Bing has no idea why Jen left Devon so fast. All he knows is that he wants her as much as he did the first day he laid eyes on her – so spending time with her while Lexy is still in Devon isn’t exactly a hardship for him. When he finds out she’s single, the only thing on his mind is finishing what they started at his dad’s fiftieth birthday party.
Feelings that have been a long time building between the two explode, and they both find themselves sucked into an easy yet passionate relationship, with Bing determined to prove to Jen that she’s it for him. That she is The One.
But in a city like London, the odds are stacked against them, and there’s always that one person ready to stir things up… And Jen doesn’t know how much of that she can take – even for the guy she loves more deeply than she ever imagined, and eventually she breaks.
Bing isn’t down with that. He wants Jen, and he wants her by his side for good.
Jennifer Mason must learn that Samuel Edwards doesn’t do giving up. Especially not when his forever girl is involved.
The Memories duology ends with this book, Always Remember. I liked the story a lot. This book focuses on Samuel “Bing” Edwards (older brother to Lexy, the protagonist of Never Forget) and Jennifer Mason. I didn't expect Sam to change his ways and become monogamous. Jen inspires him to become a different person. That’s what I liked most about this couple. The right girl can change even the most wayward guy. When I read the first book, I wasn't sure why they nicknamed Samuel's character after a search engine. I wrongly assumed everyone called him Bing because he could find anything! Ha ha.
The story of Samuel and Jennifer shows that true love can really change a man, even in very profound ways. Their relationship was very entertaining, as the two were constantly on each other's toes. They really were like dogs and cats at first. When you find out whether they end up together for real, you’ll exclaim “Finally!” I didn't blame Jen for having her reservations about Samuel, given his playboy ways. It seems it’s not easy to gain someone’s trust when your reputation isn’t stellar.
I would say that Samuel is the kind of guy I'd like to be, yet would not like to be. Why yes? Because he doesn't have commitment issues (not really). Samuel likes to have fun, he knows what he wants, and he knows how to charm women. Why not? Because of the not-so-good stigma that comes with his promiscuity (look how long it took him to convince Jen to date him, not that it wasn't worth it). He also seems like an Emmett Cullen kind of person— kind of a joker and the opposite of no-nonsense. I'm more like Jasper, though not so aloof or hardened.
Jen is a one-of-a-kind person. She has quite a smart mouth and a snarky side that she prefers to use on Bing. Whatever you throw at Jen, she can counter it and come out on top. However, Jen also has a soft side and uses art to let off steam. The reader gets to know Jen much better in this novel than in the prequel, Never Forget.
I recommend that you read Never Forget before starting this book. That way, you’ll be more familiar with Sam and Jen and know where they come from. Lexy and Alec are also in this book, so that’s a good thing. You’ll find yourself rooting for these characters. Emma Hart’s got an undeniable talent for creating characters that don’t fall flat. She’s a talented author who you should consider adding to your bookshelf (especially if you’re a woman).
My rating: ★★★★
4 stars - Definitely enjoyed it!
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