Happily, Ever...

The Shorts, Book 11

By: Nia Forrester

Narrated by: India Williams

What happens after the happily ever after?

When they get news of another couple’s impending divorce, Rumi forces a conversation that reveals simmering fears, hurt, and secrets in her and Micah’s marriage. And once they confront long overdue questions about the stability of their own family, will their friends’ relationship be the only one coming to an end?

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This story made me cuss (well passed curse)!

Rumi got on my nerves asking questions that she wasn't equipped to hear the answers to. How does someone ask questions, demand answers, do a deep dive, then get mad about the answers and ruin an entire weekend? Despite being annoyed, I had to stick it out to see how it ended. If you find yourself talking to the characters of a book, it must be good!

*This is the fifth book I've "read" from the author and I've come to anticipate her adding commentary about Black men and White women.*

Displaced Anger

<strong>Displaced Anger</strong>

Ummm 🤔, “Happily, Ever (The Short Series) - # 11” (3.75 ⭐️’s) was officially my second least favorite book from Author Nia Forrester. …This friendship storyline, & the recollection of events which transpired in college ten or more years prior was juvenile, asinine & a waste of precious time🙄🤷🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️‼️Who cares‼️Rumi can’t be that dense, desperate, naïve nor selectively stupid regarding the tenants of genuine friendship, verses spousal love & devotion. Yet the audacity Rumi would randomly interrogate her husband after ten years of marriage and two children (established careers & a home) regarding reckless event that transpired in college. However, she defends a faux friend over her husband. Yea, right that doesn’t sound remotely logical‼️Gurllll, wake up Vanessa ain’t your friend🥴. DUH🤦🏾‍♀️‼️ Displaced anger‼️

WOW!!!

Nia Forrester is a beast with storytelling. She takes a romantic slow burn, throws in a couple of plotline bombshells, and stands back to watch her listeners scramble to collect themselves in light of the revelations.

The character arcs in this story are impeccable, and so reflective of real conflicts that couples face in committed relationships. Realistic. Honest. Raw. I was waiting with bated breath to see how the pieces would fall, and the conclusion was absolutely satisfying.

The narrator does a pretty good job throughout the story, especially the emotional parts. The audio quality could use some improvements, but the airy tone of the recording wasn’t enough to distract from the story.

5 stars.

Reflection and Revelations

This is my first book by this author.
I enjoyed the story. The FMC & MMC were forced to reflect and face some previously hidden secrets and decide how and if to continue on their HEA.
Narrator was good, would have preferred to have a male perspective.
Definitely worth the read!

Dope and more dope

This is an insightful short story about the impasse relationships can reach. This is a very relatable novel, especially for those who desire marriage and or are currently in marriage. I enjoyed this thoroughly and was hesitant at first but the way near Nia writes is impeccable it just draws you in.