Review: A touching sequel filled with joy and sorrow
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 7, 2014
Actual 4.5Even though there is still plenty of humor in this book, I just have to say that there were specific scenes in this book that had me sobbing like a baby! We see Claire and Chris taking some rather large steps in this book. They are planning a wedding, buying and remodeling a new house and both have their careers starting to take off. Claire has been offered an amazing opportunity to become an Entertainment Editor for up and comping magazine where as Chris' band is considering getting back together for some shows and  a new album. They are trying to juggle it all and still be there for Samantha and Claire's father Richard whose health is starting to deteriorate. Will they both be able to have it all or will they start having to make sacrifices?I'm trying to not put too many spoilers in this review so there is a big subject matter that I am leaving out and boy is it one that is completely heart warming. I am a sucker for how Chris reacts to his specific aspect of the story and made me fall in love with him so much more.It was wonderful and sometimes hard seeing Claire and Chris deal with the struggles they encounter in this book, but they get through it together and remain each others rocks throughout the entire process. Even though so many different obstacles are thrown at them, their relationship stayed constant and strong and it was refreshing to see in this book.Another aspect of this second book in particular that I enjoyed, but was seeing the budding relationship between Richard (Claire's Dad) and Chris. Chris having lost his father at a very young age starts developing a beautiful and loving relationship with Richard. Even as Richard's health starts getting worse and worse, Chris is patient and loving and still included Richard in everything. It was nice to see this budding father son relationship and just remembering some of the scenes is bringing tears to my eyes.There are certain books that are absolutely great but end in a way where there are questions left answered and story lines that are never wrapped up, but this is not one of those books. I ended BACK FOREVER, feeling full filled and complete and with a huge grin on my face. These are characters that stay with you, and a story which I will sure to be re-reading many times!Thank you to Karen Booth for an amazing story and for putting up with my endless Tweets :) I will definitely be picking up more books from her in the future!