Left of Forever: A Spunes Novel

Spunes, Book 2

De: Tarah DeWitt

Narrado por: Connor Crais, Megan Wicks

An emotional, irresistible second-chance romance filled with sparkling humor, big feelings, and "melt your face off intimacy" (Jessica Joyce) from celebrated USA Today bestselling author Tarah DeWitt.

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 Ellis and Wren move Sam into college, Ellis convinces Wren to take an extended road trip back to Spunes to see if they can give their relationship one last chance. Amid the gorgeous California coastline and the intimacy they have missed for years, Wren starts to think it just might be possible. But can the past truly be left behind? When words fail and old wounds resurface, it’s a soul-baring letter that could finally reveal the truth—or close the door on them forever.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

©2025 Tarah DeWitt (P)2025 Macmillan Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Tarah weaves pure magic! Left of Forever is my favorite type of love story. The perfect blend of realistic and endlessly romantic.”–New York Times bestselling author Elsie Silver

“DeWitt delivers an impeccable second chance romance that snatched me off real life and had me breathless until I turned the last page. I’m hopeless when it comes to beautiful prose that makes the world quiet around me, but pair that with a nice dose of angst, spine-tingling steam, and the kind of love that’s etched onto your heart, and I’m yours forever. Truly. That’s how long I plan on keeping Ellis and Wren’s story safely tucked against my chest.”–Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception and The Fiancé Dilemma

“A uniquely immersive love story, with writing that’s both stunningly lyrical and side-splittingly hilarious. I’ve never read a romance like this before, one so intimate and lived-in, with characters who grab your heart on page one and never let go. Tarah DeWitt is a master of emotion. You’ll never look at ice cream the same way again.”–Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of Business or Pleasure and The Ex-Talk

Love this second chance story.

I really enjoyed this book it’s hopeful and romantic and gave me all the feels.

Amazing Second Chance!

This was wonderfully written, a really beautiful story, and gods, the second chance elements were sheer perfection! I listened to this on audio and LOVED the narration.

Emotional Second Chance

This was a very heartfelt and emotional examination of a relationship and what went wrong. Loved being back in Spunes and enjoying the cast of characters from the precious book as well.

Sweet, Funny, Moving Story

This story is so well written and performed that I could and would not stop listening til the end. It's that perfect combination of sweet, funny, and soul wrenching moving that it just pulls you in and doesn't let go until your smiling at the end. Not only is the story amazing but the performers make it come alive. My only critique would be that I wish I could've heard Ellis's thoughts and feelings more. However, overall I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book!! It has become one of those favorite treasured stories that I'll listen to again and again!

Second Chance Emotional Love Story ❤️

Not going to lie, my expectations were pretty sky high for this book when I started reading. The praise and hype gave me high hopes for my first five star read of July. Left of Forever is worth every single star I could possibly give to a book.... when you see this book on people's top reads lists - it is for a very good reason. It is simply the most powerful second chance romance I think I've ever read. I don't know if there is another MMC who captures the spirit of a true romantic hero more perfectly than Ellis Byrd. In his quest to win Wren back, he allowed himself to be vulnerable, he was open, honest, paid attention to details about what she needed and cared for her in such a beautiful way. Wren, in return, gave of herself and allowed the walls to come down to be free to open her heart and let Ellis back in. It was so obvious these two never stopped loving each other. This was a powerful journey to experience them growing back together. Listening to it on audio made an even bigger impact, the narrators were phenomenal - they gave me goosebumps and caused tears to well up in my eyes. Left of Forever is going to be a top read of 2025.

Left of forever

I usually don’t like 2nd chance romance but wren and Ellis really took the cake chefs kiss 😮‍💨

Beautiful.

Just finished this beautiful book and I’m still crying-good tears no fear!! This book was such a heartwarming book! I love a second chance romance and this one was done so well!! I loved that there was no miscommunication, after the second chance began, and that the two individuals were grown up and honest to each other. I laughed-the cooking class…omg, I was full invested in chapter 33, and I swooned in chapter 37. A must read in my opinion, one you will not be disappointed in. The narration by Connor Crais(one of my top 3 favorites) was so amazing, as always, as Ellis and Megan Wicks as Wren with her raspy voice brought her to a new level. Don’t hesitate on this 5 star 🌟 read!
~A

Spunes !!

I freakin’ adore the Spunes series. Left of Forever was another excellent installment that punched me right in the feels. Second chance romance isn’t everyone’s favorite but it is sure one of mine because it very closely resembles my own love story. And finally, the narration was so, so good!! Heck of a job !!

The perfect book

This was without a doubt the best book I’ve ever read. The narration was perfect and I don’t say that very often. I’m honestly speechless tho.

Beautiful second chance romance

🎧 Audiobook Review 🎧
Title: Left of Forever
Author: Tarah Dewitt
Narrators: Megan Wicks & Connor Crais
Source: Audible; I purchased this audio!

🚙Dual Narration
🚙Open door spice
🚙Second chance
🚙Road trip
🚙Firefighter
🚙High school sweethearts

📖 My thoughts:
📚This was such a sweet and swoony second chance romance, chalked full of all the feels and the sweetest roadtrip! Second chance is one of my favorite tropes with that magical mix of history, unresolved feelings, delicious tension, and plenty of pining.

Wren and Ellis grew up together going through all of the changing seasons of childhood sweethearts and young parents with life throwing its inevitable curveballs. Watching them find their way back to each other as adults was like watching two puzzle pieces finally snap into place after too long hovering just out of reach. The way they navigate their shared past while building a new, stronger future was so beautifully written.

🎧 I cannot get enough of Megan Wicks! She has such a sultry tone to her voice that is just so refreshing I could listen for days. Paired with Connor’s velvety goodness they just knocked it out of the park. All of the pining, heart, and heat were elevated to the next level with a wonderful delivery that brought these two to life.