Forever and Always

★★★★★ "Engaging, dramatic, a little sassy, and very entertaining"  
Enemies to Lovers, Billionaire, Forced Proximity, Grumpy-Sunshine Christmas Romance from Award-winning Author Mollie Mathews

Will Lily and Leonardo end up giving their hearts to the wrong person?

After a devastating job loss, family therapist Lily Rose is feeling defeated, low on funds, and facing an uncertain future. Two weeks before Christmas, the last thing she needs is more trouble—or so she thinks. But a fateful crash with a billionaire's prized Lamborghini changes everything, pulling her into the orbit of the notoriously grumpy Leonardo Ermenegildo Bressolini.

For Leonardo, escaping to his secluded beachside mansion was supposed to be a refuge from the betrayals of his past. He's not looking for complications—especially not in the form of a quirky housekeeper he reluctantly hires to settle her debt. But sparks fly between them, turning heated standoffs into fiery passion neither can ignore.

With its blend of classic romance tropes like Enemies to Lovers, Billionaire Romance, and Forced Proximity, Forever and Always delivers a holiday romance brimming with humor, redemption, and undeniable chemistry.

As Lily and Leonardo navigate the lingering shadows of their pasts, they begin to question whether the love they've found is real… or if they're just setting themselves up for heartbreak.

Perfect for fans of holiday magic and unexpected second chances, Forever and Always will warm your heart and leave you smiling long after the last page.

Set in The Bay of Islands, New Zealand—one of the most beautiful, unspoiled, sensuous places in the world.

FOREVER AND ALWAYS is part of Mollie Mathews' PASSION DOWN UNDER SASSY SHORT STORIES series starring Maverick Billionaires and Rebellious Wives. While it can easily be read as a standalone story, you'll likely enjoy reading the other books, too.

Twist of Fate (Jonathon and Danni)

Love Me Forever (Joey and Tomasso)

Forever and Always (Lily and Leonardo)

Love Me As I Am (Kiri and Benotti)

The Lightkeeper's Lover (Lucy and Andrew)

Finding a Husband (Julie and Oliver)

Love Me As I Am (Kiri and Benotti)

AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:

MOLLIE MATHEWS is an award-winning New Zealand author who writes fun, sophisticated, passion-filled contemporary romance. She is known for her "sensual, beautiful, empowered stories enveloped in true romance" (5-star review). Her books have resonated with a global audience. She has been featured in magazines, television, and radio.

A former child and family therapist, Mollie passionately believes in the power of romance to transform people's lives. She loves Mother Theresa's words, "We are all pens in the hands of a writing God sending love letters to the world."

Her stories are unashamedly positive, optimistic, and full of fun and passion.

5-Star Reviews

"This sweet and short romance touches the heart and makes one smile."

"Did you ever dream that a car crash that wiped out your bank account could turn into one of the best days of your life?  Meet Lily Rose, who only wants to help children through emotional trauma and ends up finding herself and her true love in the process.  This charming and warm short story is just the start of great things to come."

~ Elaine Zieroth.

"I enjoyed Forever and Always—a story about two wounded people who come together in a crash. I very much enjoy Mollie Mathews's writing. When she writes, I feel like I'm right there because of the colorful descriptions that she paints."

~ Pat