Review: Always Remember
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 21, 2013
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*I was looking forward to Always Remember as I have been a huge fan of Emma Hart since the first book in the series; Never Forget, this is where we were first introduced to Bing and Jen so I was pleased they got their own story.Jen moved to London to pursue her dreams of studying art at one of the top universities unfortunately her boyfriend Carl didn't share her dream of moving and he chose to stay in Devon. Jen tried the long distance relationship for 16 whole months but in this case distance didn't make the heart grow fonder it was more out of sight out of mind, leaving Carl and Jen to decide to split amicably.  Jen's newly single status meant she was free to have smexy day dreams about her best friend's brother Bing. Jen was all too aware of Bing's playboy ways and 'active' past that she couldn't picture anything real happening between them. But when Bing discovers the girl he has been lusting after for the past two years is suddenly single, the gloves come off and Bing doesn't settle until Jen is rightfully his.I do like Bing and Jen as a couple, their sarcastic banter back and forth is really what makes them. They love to push each other's buttons and it's very much a case of picking on the person you like because you can't admit you really want them.Jen was a fiery character, we knew this from book one but it was fun to see her in action in Always Remember. She wasn't one to mince her words and always got straight to the point.Bing was a contrast of demanding Alpha male as well as this ultimate sweet guy,  I couldn't help but feel I wanted more depth from his character, we didn't really get to know much of him other than he was hell bent on getting Jen's love. I think that's why I didn't fall head over heels for him myself. I did like his decision to change his name towards the end as he wanted to be taken seriously and be known as his proper first name Sam. It was great to see him grow as a character as I craved to know him better.There was a threat to their relationship in the form of Bing's ex-girlfriend Heidi but for me it didn't really have the affect that was intended. Bing and Jen had two maybe three confrontations with her so I didn't feel that the full extent of Heidi's meddling came across. Also I felt that with Jen being such a mouthy, confident chick it was surprising to see her run from Bing  and the Heidi situation at the first sign of trouble, especially after she had declared she had wanted him for so long.It was great to read about Lexy and Alec as well and I loved the support they gave not just each other but to Bing and Jen as well. And there was even the sweetest mention of Gram in there too, even in Heaven the sly minx was still meddling :)Although I will forever love the characters of the memories series I couldn't help but want more from Always Remember, more storyline, more real drama and greater depth into Bing's character. With that being said, if you loved the first two books in the series I have no doubt you will love this newest offering. ~Ava