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Best Friends Forever

By: Kimberla Lawson Roby
Narrated by: Maria Howell
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Things are falling apart in the Richardson household. Angry arguments between Celine and her husband, Keith, have become routine. She resents that he's working long hours and staying out all night, and he accuses her of not giving him the attention he deserves. Their marriage is at a crossroads, and Celine worries how her 10-year-old daughter, Kassie, will be affected.

But the situation turns devastating when Celine is diagnosed with breast cancer. As her relationship with Keith deteriorates, Celine worries that she'll be left to navigate the difficult process of cancer treatment alone. But comfort and support come in the form of Celine's best friend, Lauren. They've been attached at the hip since they were children, and it is Lauren who's there for Celine in her darkest moments.

Now Celine will be forced to make tough decisions - about her marriage and otherwise - and for the first time in her life, she wants to give up. Lauren vows to help by any means necessary and makes the kind of sacrifice only a best friend can. But will it be too late?

©2016 Kimberla Lawson Roby (P)2016 Hachette Audio African American Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Women's Fiction Marriage
Engaging Storyline • Realistic Characters • Emotional Depth • Meaningful Dialogue • Christian Faith • Complex Hero
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Loved this book ,very good read
hope this book becomes a series. love her books

overall a great book

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Loved it! I love every book that I have read by Kimberla. She is an awesome writer.

GREAT READ!

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This was a very good listen. Unexpected twists and turns, but thats pretty much life. I thoroughly enjoyed. Good to know there are still some people who truly will be with you through the ups and downs in life.

Better than Expected

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Loved it!! I really enjoyed the flow of the story. I highly recommend this book for a great read.

Great read!!

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This book really touched my heart, I enjoyed the story and it wasn’t too long and drawn out. Some friendships are forever.

Loved it

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the female characters reaffirm the bond shared between women.. there was a synergy in the ebb and flow of the story..

true to life

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An emotional read that explores the depths of marriage, betrayal, and unwavering friendship. While the story starts with the promise of lifelong love, it quickly shifts into a tale of heartbreak—where “’til death do us part” is tested in the most painful way. The main character faces abandonment during her greatest time of need, revealing how unfaithfulness can cut deeper than illness.

What stands out, however, is the power of true friendship. Even when love fails, the bond between best friends proves to be a lifeline. Though the pacing at times feels rushed and the emotional arcs could be more developed, the novel still delivers a reminder that the people who stand by you in the darkest moments aren’t always the ones who promised to.

When Friendship Outlasts the Vows

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What did you love best about Best Friends Forever?

I liked the plot because one element thrown into the mix made the scenario seem like more than a typical marital problem.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lauren - simply because of her consistency and reliability, though perhaps to a fault. However, those are traits most people want in a close friend.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

The narration matched the pace, but narrator sounded a bit unnatural and robotic at times. Very inconsistent compared to her reading in another Roby novel I've listened to.

If you could rename Best Friends Forever, what would you call it?

Do Unto Others

Any additional comments?

This is my first time reading a novella by Roby. While I have enjoyed all of her novels, this novella ended too abruptly and seemed to be missing something. This would have been better as a novel.

Decent Read

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thumbs up all the way, especially enjoyed Maria Howell's amazing narration. Will be listing to everything she does 👍

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love this book from beginning to end! can't wait to read another book .

page Turner!

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