The Rest of Forever

By: Carrie Pulkinen

Narrated by: Curt Bonnem

Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

She longs for the perfect life...but can she find it in death?

High school history teacher April Carter never asked to be an angel. When she dies at the young age of 30, she should go to heaven like a normal person. Instead, she wakes up in the afterlife as an angel-in-training with Damian as her mentor. She had enough of the insufferable man in life.

Now...she might as well be in hell.

Damian plans to help April cross over and be done with her. Being assigned as her trainer is the last thing he needs. She's stubborn and strong-willed, and she's ignited a fire in his soul he didn't think could ever burn again.

But April might not be cut out to be an angel.

Can Damian teach her the ways of the guardians?

Or will her stubbornness be the end of them both?

If you like steamy romance with tortured heroes, you'll love this enemies-to-lovers paranormal romance.

©2017 Carrie Pulkinen (P)2018 Carrie Pulkinen

Critic reviews

"I think this is the very first time I've read a book with angels in it that didn't involve battles with demons. It was actually refreshing to see the conflict arise that had nothing to do with 'evil' as much as the struggles with the basic human condition." (Up 'Til Dawn Book Blog)

Sweet Guardian Angel Romance

I really enjoyed the premise for The Rest of Forever. I liked Pulkinen's take on the guardian angel angle; it felt unique, and the romance is really sweet. The narrator did a good job with the audio, and I'd recommend listening if you have the chance. It's a male narrator, and he had a nice tone to his voice. I liked the connection between April and Damian, and I enjoyed the little bit of forbidden love aspect to the story. Damian has been April's guardian angel for almost 30 years. He feels deeply for her, but a bad experience from his past is messing with his present and his future. Damian's issues cause some problems for April and Him. He tries to push her away, and it ends up affecting his job of protecting April. April is a teacher, who wants the perfect life, but unfortunately, her current boyfriend leaves a lot to be desired. She's in for a surprise when she learns about her guardian angel, and takes a closer look at her life. I had a hard time liking April. She's so blinded by her idea of the "perfect" life, she misses all the bad in her life. Her boyfriend Jared is horrible, but she's so desperate to not be alone, she doesn't see it clearly. They've only been together for a year, and she knows deep down that something isn't right, but she keeps wallowing about getting married. She talks about Damian being mean to her, but all I read was her being rude to him. Damian pretty much helps her all the time, and she's so blind to all he does for her. She's a brat a lot of the time, and it did become frustrating at times. In the end, she wasn't my favorite, but I liked the rest of the story. I liked the slow burn between April and Damian, and they do have some steamy times. I'd read more by Carrie Pulkinen. Entertaining, fun read!

Great Forever After

I received this audiobook free for an honest review. This was a very different concept for the Forever After. The author has a great imagination. April's transition and Damien's tutoring makes a great love story. The narrator did an excellent job with the characters and their personalities.

Paranormal Romance

The Rest of Forever
Reigning Hearts
Book 2
By Carrie Pulkinen
☆☆☆☆☆
This is a full length Paranormal Romance. This is an enemies to lovers story.

April Carter is a high school history teacher. She sometimes wishes for more. But when she dies at the young age of thirty. She wants to know more. Waking up in the afterlife, not in Heaven? She wants to know even more. Then there is Damian, someone she does not care for. But wait he is her trainer. His job was to make her become a guardian. Will April learn or fight her enemy, Damian? What about the life she left behind, her friends, her boyfriend, and her kids? OK get you reading started.

Carrie Pulkinen wrote this paranormal romance. Her book is a real page turner, and your emotions will be toyed with as you read. I love the characters, April and Damian both have inner struggles, both fighting the need to be together. I am sure you too will enjoy this story as much as I did. Well Done Carrie Pulkinen! Well Done!

Let this story last forever great

This is my second listen to the authors story . This story will grab your attention also and you won’t be able to put it down .
Heroine is April . Love how this is a PNR that deals with Angels .
April is expecting to get a ring from her boyfriend. She doesn’t get it but she gets a suprise.
Damion is April guardian Angel , he has watched April from her first breath . Damion is waiting for her thirtieth birthday, that way all his obligations he has towards April be be done. He’s wondering if there is a way that Angels and Humans can get together

Curt as a narrator was great . THe voic is strong, clear and smooth

Guardian Angels

April and Damian are great characters and I like the happy ending. The storyline is filled with interesting twists and turns. The narration is well done. Curt Bonnem has a great voice, with a great pace, easy to understand. I enjoyed my listening. I received this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

SURPRISING AND INTERESTING

Very enjoyable story. l actually listened to it 3 times during two weeks while l was gardening. This is the first time l have listened to this author and am pleasantly surprised with the story subject. No spoilers but l loved the way they decorated and got clothes. Wonderful job narrating by Curt Bonnem.

Guardian Angels!

I can't say how much I loved this story. It is so different than my normal and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is about guardian angels and keepers that look after each of us. their job is to watch out for us and try to guide us to make good decisions. April is the one being guarded by Damian. There is a douche boyfriend and some drama. I loved the journey Damian and April go through. I could feel the love and connection these two had. It had the HEA I was looking for. I wish there was more insight into more of their future but I am happy with the way it is too... The narrator was great! I recommend this one.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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Funny, Romantic And Sensual

This book started off on a pretty somber note considering how April's life is pretty mundane to say the least. I found comedic relief for me in this book was more like a movie since I listened to it as opposed to reading it through audiobook. The narrator not only bought the story to life in my imagination but so did the author for me. This story is unique. It's funny. It's true to life (or death) depending on how you see it. I think it bought on more than a romance element but the innocence that love is especially for characters like the ones we've been introduced to here. WAIT, that's not the only appealing factor in this story. What reared this story in for me was that she's an angel in training under Damian. The fun part was the fantasy, mythical and love story all over the book. EVERYthing about this was loving, sweet, intriguing and exciting to follow.

ROMANTIC, FUNNY, SEXY, GUARDIAN ANGELS

THE REST OF FOREVER is a stand-alone paranormal romance.

I want a guardian angel just like Damian. I mean every bit like him.

I loved that this was a different angel falling in love story. I don’t want to give anything away by saying how it was different.

I loved the intensity. I loved Damian trying to avoid his feelings until avoiding hurt more than accepting. I loved that everything wasn’t too easy, or too hard. I loved that April was a Texas spit-fire. I got the distinct feeling that her motto is “rules are just suggestions.” She certainly makes her own decisions!

Damian and April’s relationship is a slow to build, undeniable, affection that must have been preordained.

THE REST OF FOREVER is sexy, romantic, funny, and thought provoking. I absolutely loved it.

This was my first book from this author and I hope she will include me in future tours and releases!

Narration: Curt Bonnem’s voice reminds me of Rock Engle’s. He has a voice that is a soothing balm after a hectic day at work. Thank you for making my commute so much better this past week.

Note: While I received this book as a gifted audiobook copy, my opinions are my own and are given freely.


Title: THE REST OF FOREVER
Series: N/A
Category /Genre: Paranormal Romance, Audiobook
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Listenability: NSFW
Received from: Carrie Pulkinen (as an Audible gifted copy)

Baggage and Blessings

This is my 2nd audiobook and I'm still adjusting to not heating my own take on the characters. BUT this was almost perfect! I've never read a book on Guardian Angels before, but I love their stories and struggles.

Carrie, as always, has out done herself! I'm excited to see where this plot is heading.