| Title | : | Left of Forever |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 1250329442 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781250329448 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 |
| Publication | : | Expected publication May 20, 2025 |
This time, they'll get it right.
Wren and Ellis Byrd fell in love as kids, had their son Sam when they were only teenagers, and built a life together in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon. They were made for one another…until they fell apart.
Now divorced and in their 30s, Wren runs the bakery in town, while Ellis works as a firefighter. They live separate lives, though they are hardly off each other’s minds.
When Sam gets accepted into college and the pair help him move in together, Ellis convinces Wren to take an extended road trip back to Spunes with him to see if they can give their relationship one last chance. Amid the gorgeous scenery of the California coastline, dreamy destinations, and a great deal of long-yearned-for proximity, Wren starts to think it just might be possible. But the two still have to contend with their tumultuous past in order to move forward. And when spoken words fail, sometimes the written word must bridge the gap.
Will they make the most of what’s left of forever? Or will they let each other go for good?
Brimming with big feelings and packed with steam, Left of Forever is bestseller Tarah DeWitt at the top of her game.
Left of Forever Reviews
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this was a BANGER, i fear
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This is one of the best books I have read of the year, Tarah Dewitt has done it again. I am so happy and honored that I was able to read this book at this time. I feel like it was perfect. It’s absolutely everything I needed it to be and I will have a more detailed review coming.
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Time for a top scientist or NASA or someone to study Tarah’s beautiful brain bc her talent is ✨not of this earth✨
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Cover reveal! Ahhh!! It’s so pretty! 😍
I loved Savor It so much and have such high hopes for this one! 🥹💖
Need this now! -
TARAH DEWITT DOES IT AGAIN, FOLKS.
Childhood friends-to-lovers, second chance executed flawlessly. SO MUCH history, angst, pining and rediscovering between Wren and Ellis. From the crumbs we were given in ‘Savor It’, I knew Wrellis was going to be a favorite ship in this series, and Tarah delivered tenfold. The co-parenting. The mutual respect for boundaries. The. COMMUNICATION. I’ve said it before, I’ll probably say it in every review for a TD novel: The tenderness and maturity of the characters is truly unmatched. AND THE SPICE? Her hottest yet, but no less emotional, babes! The way Wren and Ellis connect in the bedroom is on another level. It is mental, emotional, spiritual, CHEMICAL. Getting Ellis’ POV for some of the more intimate scenes had me practically gnawing on my kindle. (AS TENDER AND PASSIONATE AS IT WAS, ELLIS MY PLEASURE DOM KING HAD ME SWEATING, OKAY?)
Tarah has given us something so special with the Byrd family, and the lovely Town of Spunes. She writes familial relationships and friendships that leave me so envious when reminded these characters are fictional and not part of my circle in real life.
This story has great pacing, the characters are so well-developed, and the dual POVs are balanced just right. Finishing this beta read and already wanting the next Byrd sibling’s story is probably so psycho of me, but what does Miss DeWitt expect when she writes some of the greatest characters I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading?
Honestly, I already can’t wait to read it again. (And when the audiobook releases? Prepare to be sick of me.) F—, I love them. -
4.5 🌟 maybe 5?! I’m not sure. I need to sit on it. But just know this was AMAZING!!! I read it in less than 12 hours bc I just couldn’t stop. I will post a review closer to pub date but if you’re a second chance fan you need to add this to your tbr. Even if you’re not a second chance fan, add it!!! This is a second chance with depth and heart and will make you feel SOOOOO many things 😭 ugh I loved it!
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one of the best second chance romances I’ve read! Tarah’s BEST WRITING YET she brought me to tears with her beautiful prose! Wren + Ellis I LOVE YOU!!!!!
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MY GOD... such a stunning cover, give me all the angst and yearning NOW!
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hahahahahaahhaa it was actually perfect.
like idk what comes next for me.
no but for real i was TAKING NOTES on Ellis and Wren’s communication. With second chance novels, the natural question for a reader is: does this feel earned? Do I believe they worked it out? Will these 2 be together for the rest of their lives? For Ellis and Wren the answer is YES. And as the reader, you KNOW it because of the way this book was written
Tarah DeWitt I love you -
There’s been a few times in life I wish I had more than 5 stars to give, and at least three of them were with Tarah Dewitt’s books. Left of Forever was another perfect love story about imperfect people, and I’ll never get over Ellis and Wren’s story.
📕 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Left of Forever by Tarah Dewitt
📙 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Spunes character series (TBD on the official name!). Book 2.
📗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: E-book ARC on Kindle.
📘 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: Contemporary romance
📔 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: Second chance, angst fest, roadtrip, one bed.
📖 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Wren and Ellis have spent the last four years reeling from their divorce. But with their son off to college, Ellis asks for one final week together - getaway on their way home from dropping him off - to see if they can work it out, or find the ultimate closure.
🌟 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: I’d hate to say this is my favorite book from Tarah Dewitt’s, but it’s definitely up there.
There’s just something about the way she writes - it’s like she’s in my heart and writing down all of the romantic stuff I want to see. A man who is a complete simp? He’s so down bad he can’t function without loving his (ex)wife? When you know the ending but still get nervous they won’t pull it together because the tension is pulled so tight? Yeah, that’s all my jam.
Left of Forever is one of the top second-chance romances I’ve read. There’s something so devastating about losing your soul mate, and reading the dual POV of how both Wren and Ellis felt… whew.
And listen, I dare you to read the last 10% of this book and tell me it’s not the most swoony thing you’ve ever laid eyes on.
Tarah Dewitt will continue to be a one-click author for me. This time, she’s going to be a multi-click… because I’m going to reread this, then buy the paperback so I can leave it under my pillow and have sweet, romantic dreams.
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: 3/5 🌶🌶🌶
𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘. -
My chest hurts just thinking about this book, and I felt the ache throughout the reading experience. The story is RAW, real, and angsty AF. I think there's a subset of readers who will feel this in their bones, because it felt so visceral and authentic. The moments of deep angst and hurt were punctuated by flashes of joy and hope, making it the kind of story that will absolutely put the reader through their paces emotionally. I loved how this couple could acknowledge all the ways they've gone wrong and fight for their future together, which made it such an impactful read. They're two people who have spent most of their lives together, but let their marriage end without speaking the words they truly needed to say. It's a true second chance romance between two people who thought they'd be together forever, and I loved watching them find their way back. I didn't always find the journey "entertaining," but it was powerful and real.
The story follows Wren and Ellis, two people whose lives have been intertwined for as long as they can remember. They were childhood friends who became teen parents, marrying young and loving each other through it all. Years later, struggles with fertility and lack of communication slowly drove them apart, until unspoken resentments built up to the point of no return. They got divorced five years ago, and have been living separate lives in the same small town ever since. As their son prepares to go off to college, Wren and Ellis find themselves feeling a little sentimental. When Ellis proposes a road trip to see if there's any chance of reconnecting, the two find themselves opening up in a way they never have.
This book... well, it hurt. The first portion is nearly unrelenting angst, so I both kinda wanted to set it down and also pick it right back up and see them find their happy ever after. It's the kind of story that's likely to resonate most with readers who have been in a long-term relationship that's grown and shifted over time, revealing some uncomfortable truths and being forced to confront them. Which is exactly what Wren and Ellis do throughout the book, communicating the ways they've gone wrong and trying to figure out if they could finally get it right. What I loved the most is Ellis and what a determined sweetheart he is; that man is GONE for his girl, and I so appreciated that he is steadfast and patient. I was slower to warm up to Wren because she seemed to have moved on in some bigger ways, but it's easy to see how they'd gotten to the place they were in. It's a refreshingly honest love story that slowly gets brighter and swoonier as it goes, with some serious moments of spice along the way. It's not a story I'll forget anytime soon, and it certainly made an impact. -
This was second chance after divorce done RIGHT.
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childhood friends to lovers??? second chance after divorce????
THATS MY TYPE -
5⭐️
When I go back to change a book’s rating , it’s typically to lower it but I’m doing the opposite here. I have not been able to stop thinking about Left of Forever . Wren , Ellis and the rest of the Byrds you are so special to me
Wren and Ellis in a series of emoji’s : 💔🥹😩😭🫦❤️🩹 -
Beta read this perfect book back in April!!! ITS INCREDIBLE
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Expected publication May 20, 2025
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FERAL
The cover reveal for this hit me right in the solar plexus. It's so pretty. His fucking MUSTACHE fuck. He's Tom Selleck and I'm sick over it.
Tarah posted the tropes on ig and wrote "boy obsessedman determined" and it gave me full body chills -
I love Tarah DeWitt. Not only because she’s an amazing human but also because she keeps writing these swoony love stories that forever leave an imprint on my heart.
Full review to come 😊😊
Read if you like:
-Second chance romance
-“Marriage” in crisis (divorce)
-Childhood friends to lovers
-Road trip
-Firefighter x bakery owner
Thank you Tarah for the earlyyyy copy! -
L E F T O F F O R E V E R
we finally have a title for this hotly anticipated book!!!! #wrellis
i had the insane pleasure of beta reading this book and i was blown away. i think i was quiet about it because i felt like an imposter .. like how did i get so lucky?! 🤯
i obviously won't go into too much detail and have only created 'vibes' aesthetics as I don't want to spoil anything (or get in any trouble lol) but what i can say is this book was beautiful, heart breaking and angsty with excellent spice and two scared characters that want to find their way back to each other. a masterpiece of a second chance romance, with all the quirks and characters of spunes that we have all grown to love. -
perfect!! perfect!! perfect!!
tarah wrote an absolute masterpiece with this one!! achingly beautiful & so hot! you're going to LOVE wren & ellis's story!!!
a more detailed review to come as it gets closer to release date.
tarah, thank you so much for sending me an early copy! this is my honest review. -
this book was so beautiful. wren & Ellis completely stole my heart. I just love second chance romance so much. As a person who had a son at young I related so much to them doing it all young and the hardships in marriage that can arise from speeding through certain things. Tarah captured so many things so perfectly in this book. I loved how we started by seeing Ellis POV it really put so much into perspective for me seeing his thoughts first. I freaking love the siblings and how they were rooting for them & the chaos at some moments. I cried when wren cried and the epilogue had me sobbing. It was so heartwarming and raw and just beautiful. Please never stop writing these stories Tarah. I’m in love with every single one of them. This book has me laughing, crying, blushing it was amazing. PLEASE ADD THIS TO YOUR TBR YOU WONT REGRET IT.
Quotes:
“I would like to start by defending my first compliment to you. Your eyes do remind me of a cow’s. They’re big and dark and hypnotic. They’re lined with pretty eyelashes and have irises that seem to take up most of the room. They’re the kind of eyes you can get lost in and the kind you want to tell your secrets to because you know they’ll stay safely hidden.”
“All I know,” she continues, “is that you are both the sort of people who deserve all the best things, who deserve to be taken care of, but I don’t think either of you ever got to know how.”
“We’re programmed to remember the bad so that we know what to stay away from and how to keep going. That’s why the shit that hurts stands out in our minds. That’s why holding onto the happy takes work.”
“ if you’re lost, I’ll find you. I’ll give you my body, my heart, and my soul. I’ll cherish every bit of yours in return. I’ll fight with you. I’ll fight for you. I’ll love you for everything left of forever, in every lifetime we get.”
“even when they have a hard time letting him. He’s why I wanted to become a firefighter to begin with. I knew he’d stand against a wall of flame if it threatened someone else, so I thought maybe he should have someone watching out for him, too.” -
i fear this has taken over as my top book from tarah. this book was heartbreaking and made me cry. i am not normally a second chance romance girlie however the way tarah wrote this left me hanging on to every word. i could feel the hurt and longing. i loved the tough conversations. this story was just so beautiful and i am honored to have been able to read it. this made me feel so much. she never misses.
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Well I really wanted to know their backstory since I read about them in “Savor it”, I'm excited to read this one.
The cover is stunning ❤️🔥
Note (kinda spoiler) :
- They divorced five years ago.
- FMC wasn’t celibate during separation.
- No clear info about the MMC but from another review, it was mentioned that he was probably dating a bit but hadn't crossed the line!!! (I remember from the previous book that he couldn't get over the FMC and still in love with her). -
IF YOU LIKE LONGING AND PINING AND LAUGHING AND CRYING THIS ONE IS GONNA BE FOR YOU.
this is a truly hard earned and lovingly paced second chance romance. it is so, so lush and mature. my only regret is that I can never read it again for the first time.
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solely adding this to the tbr bc the man on the cover is giving pedro pascal/tom selleck and i am Here™️ for it
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*wipes away tears*
GOD BLESS, TARAH DEWITT.
Heartbreakingly mature and deliciously sexy, Left Of Forever feels like a warm hug in the dead of winter. It is so wholesome and good and raw that it makes my chest ache... in the very best way!
This one isn't out until May 2025, and I feel absolutely honored to have read it early, but let me tell you, this will be one of the best "trips" you'll take this summer... add it to your TBR NOW! -
genuinely a masterpiece. one of my new all-time favorite romance books. it’ll pluck your heart out, beat it to a pulp, and patch it back together again. full review to come later ❤️
ty tarah for letting me read your book!! -
RTC when I’m finished sobbing
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Savor It was a flop for me...but Wren and Ellis? GIVE IT TO ME NOW!
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SHE WILL ALWAYS BE A BYRD!! - literally me just screaming the whole time i read this book
i cannot wait this book to get released to the world and for it to get all the love it deserves. one of my all time favorite second chance romances. -
We are getting Sage's brother Ellis's story! Firefighter, bakery owner, small town, divorced second chance. 🔥
Their story intrigued me in Savor It and I was praying that we get more of them!
