Pretend it's Forever

In her moment of most need, Carson walks into Sophia's life. Later they meet again, but all they agree to is one time. Neither is exactly in the right mindset for a relationship, but neither can seem to walk away either. Her girls especially, bond with Carson, and he's so good with them. But when her ex continues to bother her, it might just be the end of anything they're starting to build. The Cage family just keeps getting more heartbreaking, and better, with each couple. Sophia's and Carson's story is particularly brutal, especially Sophia's. Her ex is so awful, and just kept getting worse with each interaction. But Sophia persisted, only showing her strength, and her family just kept showing up for her. And then there's Carson...he thought he wasn't a good person, but Sophia knew better. He may have wanted to resist because of his ties with her family, but he couldn't hold out any longer. They didn't want to tell each other how they really felt, but with the help of some rather unfortunate events, they finally realized they had to. And it's so sweet! I love this reluctant couple, no matter how long it took them to get to their happiness, they finally achieved it, and it was so worth it!

Pretend It’s Forever is book 5 in the Cage Family series by Carrie Ann Ryan and what an emotional read Up next is Sophia and Carson’s book filled with so much emotions, picking up the pieces, building a new life for herself and her daughters, recovering from physical and emotional scars, broken promises, twists, turns, finding trust again and so much more…keeping you turning the pages to see where it all ends… I voluntarily read a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Sophia and Carson’s story is The strength of this woman is awe inspiring, not just because she put her life back together after a terrifying attack. The dedication she shows her students, in the profession that was taken from her so cruelly. The love and caring she raises her twin daughters with, never bad-mouthing the villain who deserves all the heinous words. Opening herself up again, even as she knows she can never have another relationship. Or can she? Carson is an enigma. Friends with some of the Cage family members, while also a sometimes partner nd work associate to others. Painted by some as a possibly playboy, but lending strength to a woman on her worst day, and protecting her children as well. Lying to himself, and her, about what their one time encounter means, and willing to walk away when things getting messy. This couple had me up past my bedtime and loving every second of it. Those adorable, smart toddlers, Violet and Hazel, knew a good man when they met Carson, and he is so sweet with them. The only thing to dislike about this book was the ex husband…and I hated him, as one should! I love the little hints that foreshadow the next Cage member to fall, but I wouldn’t h e guessed this pairing! Loved Pretend It’s Forever and looking forward to Flynn’s story!

Pretend It’s Forever is full of angst, suspense and drama. It will completely captivate you from start to finish as it takes you through an emotional ride. I love the characters, the connections and undeniable chemistry. I loved the found family. I enjoyed their journey as they each get through their obstacles and challenges for their HEA. It’s heartfelt read with some gut wrenching moments. Looking forward to reading more.

This is a highly emotional and, at times, gut wrenching story. Sophia’s ex is beyond despicable, and Carson (along with his sister, Cora) face their own challenges with their parents. But the Cage family is there and strong enough to stand with them even as they struggle. With the blend of romance, emotion, suspense and family, this is a wonderful addition to the series!

Carson and Sophia both went through the ringer n this book. After the ending of One Quick Obsession I have been eagerly waiting for this one to find out what happened to Sophia. This is defiantly another hit by Carrie Ann Ryan, and while I love Carson and Sophia…. I am super excited for Flynn’s book which will be the next. The Montgomery Universe never disappoints.

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 is the 5th book in the 𝘊𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 by Carrie Ann Ryan, featuring an emotionally-charged, single mom, who hurt you, opposites attract romantic suspense tale for Sophia and Carson. This one definitely raised my hackles and engaged my emotions as Sophia struggled through the horrors of DV, only to watch the perpetrator walk away with basically no consequences. Now she has to rebuild her life with physical scars that have taken her professional dance career away and emotional ones that kept her fighting for herself and her daughters. She found the most solace and support in the most unusual place… the arms of Carson Woods, a mysterious former MMA fighter who is a business associate of her brothers. He’s definitely a little morally gray and emotionally closed off, but Sophia and her adorable daughters wormed their way right underneath his armor. This one had me in my feels from the jump. It’s gut-wrenching, it’s dark and painful, and it made me cry. And yet, the way Sophia and her girls pull Carson out of his shell is so beautiful! His undying love and loyalty for his sister was totally awe-inspiring, and the way the Cage family rallied around them all was priceless! Carson and Sophia brought heat-inducing spice, heart-melting swoon, and irresistible alpha protective vibes!! The nail-biting drama and action was balanced by the found family fun of the massive Cage family and all their interactions! I just love these characters so much! However, I will admit that the epilogue took me by surprise, and my anticipation for the next story through the roof!! The audio was narrated by Emma Wilder and Jason Clarke, both of whom blew me away with their ability to convey the high emotion of such sensitive material while still bringing life to the lighthearted moments, the family bonds, and also highlighting the passion, too! The texture of Jason’s was perfect for Carson, allowing me to get lost in his performance! Emma was fabulous in such an emotionally vulnerable role, while also having to embody two young girls as well. They both slayed the entire extended cast! I ended up listening a second time. Bravo! 5⭐️ 2.5🌶️ 5🎙️

Pretend It's Forever, book 5 of the Cage Family series, by Carrie Ann Ryan @carrieannryanauthor. Carrie Ann is an amazing author! This is a spin-off from the Montgomery Ink series. I adored this book about Sophia & Carson! Tropes: Contemporary, Female/Male, Brothers' Friend, Single Mom to Twins, Ex-Husband Drama, 3rd Act Breakup (more like 60%) & HEA!

Carrie Ann Ryan’s Pretend It’s Forever was one of those romances where I expected the love story to get me, but it was the healing and family pieces that really did me in. Thank you to the author for the gifted book. Have you ever picked up a romance and ended up getting completely invested in so much more than the romance? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sophia Cage has already survived more than enough. She’s rebuilding her life after an abusive marriage, raising her twin girls, Hazel and Violet, and figuring out what her future looks like now that the dancing career she once knew has changed. She’s strong, but Ryan doesn’t make her magically okay just because the worst is supposedly behind her. I really appreciated that. Then Carson Woods walks into her life. Carson is intense, protective, occasionally infuriating, and exactly the kind of man who thinks he can keep emotions neatly separated from everything else. Sir. This is a romance novel. We know better. 😂 What starts between Sophia and Carson with rules and very definite ideas about what this relationship is NOT supposed to become slowly turns into something neither of them planned for. I loved watching Carson with Sophia, but seeing him with Hazel and Violet might have been what completely did me in. There’s something about a man falling for the whole package—not simply the woman—that gets me every single time. And the Cage family? Still one of my favorite parts of this series. They are messy, fiercely loyal, ridiculously involved in one another’s lives, and there is absolutely no chance Sophia is facing anything alone. When her past threatens the life she has fought so hard to rebuild, that protective streak comes out in full force. There are some genuinely scary and emotional moments here, and I was MAD more than once. But underneath all of it is a story about choosing yourself again, allowing yourself to be loved, and realizing that surviving something doesn’t mean it gets to define everything that comes afterward. This one earned every one of those five stars. What gets you more in a romance—the couple falling in love, or watching someone finally realize they deserve that love?

I would give all of the stars for Pretend It’s Forever as I LOVED IT!!❤️❤️❤️ I’ve been waiting for Sophia’s story forever and Carrie Ann Ryan did not disappoint. The abuse, the fear, the walls put up, the cutest little girls and the one man that Sophia cannot get off her mind. The fear, the walls, the past, a family that doesn’t want them and the one woman that Carson cannot get off his mind. Can she let down the walls to trust again? Will he walk away from the thing he most wants? When the unthinkable happens can he get to her in time or do they lose it all to the nightmare that keeps running? Don’t miss this all of the feels, heart racing romance!❤️❤️❤️