From Now Until Forever was not what I was expecting at all, but I had a lovely couple of days immersing myself in Ben and Vita’s love story.
Suspend your disbelief and embrace what so revealed, you will be really happy you did.
The author has clearly done a lot of research and I enjoyed the detail of Vita’s life. It got me thinking about what I would do in her position. The possibilities as well as coping with the losses. (Don’t want to give any spoilers!)
Definitely recommend this book for a bit of engaging escapism and characters you will love,

Ben receives unexpected news that leaves him reeling but instead of retreating to his Yorkshire home he hops on a train and heads to London. It is there that he bumps in to the mysterious Vita and despite only knowing each for a short period of time both fall instantly in love. The connection between Ben and Vita leads them to search for the solution which will enable them to love each other forever.

If you're a fan of myths and love a time travel story then this novel will be right up your street. I struggled a bit with this book and it took me awhile to finish. I enjoyed the historical and scientific references but thought that the main device used for creating the time travel element was rather too supernatural for my tastes. The story is skillfully told through the eyes of each character in alternate chapters which does give a deeper insight in to their thoughts and feelings. Ultimately, this is a well written love story with all of the ingredients of a classic romance. With thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Publish day 3 Aug 2023
Big thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for the access to this ARC. This is a very interesting story with very interesting characters that’s what I loved more of the book. When life of Ben and vita got connected I really enjoy their interactions, I loved the conversation between both characters. In the end this is a love story with a interesting twist and the fact that the message is to live the now, enjoy the present, live good. I love the fact that art got a important part in this story and I find the whole book so delightful. Yes is cozy romance for me and I enjoy those books

This was a simple, fun, easy and quick read. The perfect type of book for your holiday, beach, pool kind of read. This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work.

The E-Book could be improved and more user-friendly, such as links to the chapters, no significant gaps between words and a cover for the book would be better. It is very document-like instead of a book. A star has been deducted because of this.

This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

Ben and Vita have my heart. What an emotional and uplifting read. Captures the spirit of enduring love beautifully and it’s almost impossible to look away

A very different read for sure. My main issue was that I really couldn’t quite believe the main theme of the story. Maybe it is my lack of imagination but it all seems very Doctor Who. Having said that there were some lovely characters in the book and the ending was very well done.

As soon as I saw Rowan Coleman had written a new book I was keen to get my hands on it, actually I read and listened to it and it was such a good book.
Ben has a serious illness and makes an uncharacteristic spontaneous trip.
Vita has just put together an exhibition of a lifetime. Do their paths cross? Of course they do and what follows is a tale of love and friendship and family and of course a touch of the strange and unbelievable...or is it?

I enjoyed reading as well as listening to this very well written book and the narrators were both good matches for the characters.

Thank you to Netgalley and Hodder and Stoughton for the ARC.

Ben has had some bad news during his hospital appointment and decides to go to London the clear his head and think about how he can pass on this news to his family.
By chance he meets Vita in a London Street and is instantly attracted to her.
A story about hope and dreams.
I always enjoy Rowan Coleman’s books and I’m looking forward to reading more of her work.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review

A very beautiful story however could be quite long winded in places as it ran through the potentials. Emotionally it was a great read!

I am so excited that Rowan has a new book coming out! And I am so, so glad I was lucky enough to get an early review copy.

This story is SO much more than you could ever imagine from the synopsis. It's full of mystery and intrigue, love and romance, drama, and tension. It is genuinely one of the most unique books I have ever read!

I absolutely adored Vita, Ben, Jack, Kitty, and Sarah. I loved the historical aspects of the story, too.

I smiled, I laughed, and I cried. Boy, did I cry! This is an absolutely spectacular example of why I love Rowan Coleman books!

This was slightly different to this authors other books. This was a poignant and beautiful read with an element of romance and with the theme of time travel running through it.

This story really makes you think about what would you do if you had all the time in the world versus what you would donor you only had a matter of hours left to achieve your dreams.

This book made me gasp in places and I became fully absorbed in the story and it took me a while to process when I had finished it and is one I will remember for a long time to come.

Well, that was quite a read, I thoroughly enjoyed this extraordinary romance. A mixture of romance, history and mystery, this story was brilliant. I loved the storyline, it was complex and definitely different, and the characters were well-written and thoroughly relatable, I really enjoyed the drama woven into the story of these characters, one with too much time and one with not enough.

The premise of the story is time, what you can do with it if it's endless and what you would do with it if it's running out. The two main characters are both dealing with this in different ways when fate throws them together. The secondary characters add to the story beautifully, working perfectly with the main characters.

If you are looking for a story with a real twist, some heart-stopping romance and great characters then you will want to buy this book.

What a fascinating premise! I remember wondering what it’d be like to have access to a museum/gallery after hours, away from the crowds. Immersing in that kind of space without having to add a layer of social awareness… it still feels like magic to me. The slowness of that experience combined with the speed of a ticking bomb that could go off at any moment can be disorientating, but it works. What would you do if you were told you could die at any moment and this one person kept showing up in your life in the most random ways? It must be a sign! That is the story of Vita and Ben, and all the other extraordinary people in their lives - past (!!!) and present. It’s tender, joyous, mind-blowing and also heartbreaking. A book for the romance lovers. Thanks for inviting me to read this ahead of its publication, Hodder!

I was sent this book direct by the Publisher and I absolutely loved it. There were elements that took me by surprise and there were times when I shed some tears. I love the way the way Rowan Coleman writes and I definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys romantic fiction. Rowan is definitely on my list of favourite authors. I will definitely be one of the first to review it on Amazon when it releases.

Such a bittersweet romance! From Now Until Forever was a beautiful story of love and life with well rounded characters and an intriguing storyline. I really enjoyed it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an arc of this book

An updated diagnosis that gives that shatters Ben's world sends him running to London.
A glimpse of an exhibition poster sets him on the path to meet Vita.
Forever can be infinite or a very short time. What will it be?
A story of possibilities and the wonder and genius of Leonardo Da Vinci.

I loved this book. Quirky with a bittersweet ending.

Time is running out for Ben Church who has never done anything remarkable in his life. Leaving his hospital appointment he jumps on a train to London and meets Vita and becomes embroiled in her obsession with the hidden meaning behind one of Da Vinci’s paintings - perhaps the clue to eternal life.

Ben discovers that Vita has secrets which causes him to question his love for her.

Both characters are well drawn - Ben, the no nonsense Yorkshireman, engineer, observer of life supported by his mother and sister and Vita, mystical, obsessive and otherworldly.

The historical details are fascinating and I was drawn into the search for the hidden secrets.

I loved the inclusion of Mariah who offers light relief to an intense read.

One to be highly recommended.

I've delayed providing feedback while I finished processing this book and can confirm that it has stayed with me and my thoughts.

The characters are delightful and relationships are powerful and compelling.

The pages flew by yet the story seemed almost timeless.

Perfect.

A heart-warming romance that is full of heartache and and an intriguing historical dual timeline. This is my first book by Rowan Coleman and I absolutely loved her writing as this was a really interesting and easy read. I also loved all the twists that you couldn't see coming that makes this not just a cliché romance but instead something much more.

I received a free copy of, From Now Until Forever, by Rowan Coleman, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Ben is told he does not have long to live, no hope given. Ben meets Vida, is so full of life, but is already a widow. I could not get into this book, no spoilers but not a story line that I liked. I did not care for Vida, though I liked Ben and his family, especially Kitty.