I was lucky enough to happen into this story as part of the "Oceans Deep" collection. The story begins with a chance encounter between a guy and a gal. Said gal wants to find the guy after spending a lovely evening together. Thus, begins her adventure. She travels all the way from the east coast to the west coast in search of this guy who inspired her to chase "forever" down, but what she finds is not what she expected and so much more. This was a really fun story with great characters. I am looking forward to reading the next installment and catching up with Haley, Vin, AJ, Topher and everybody else.
First I fangirled over the Boys from Starships Around Saturn and Now I am in love with a group of Hooligans! What happens when you think you meet someone amazing and when you go to find him he is gone? Well duh, you jump in the car and go on a ROAD TRIP with your BFF to chase your forever down. Haley gets swept away by a handsome strange that seems to understand how she is feeling but when he fails to show up the next day leaving only a paper star, Haley and her BFF Linzi jump in the car and go to fine the handsome strange, only to wind up in Crescent Cove California and realizing that her forever may not have been what she thought. Meeting an amazing group of friends and maybe even finding a little bit about herself. Her chase for forever turns out to be a LOT more. Nikki has an amazing way of writing characters. It takes a lot for me to cry in a book. You really have to have a strong set of character. Nikki MADE ME CRY!!! Like a baby….I liked Haley and thought Linzi was an awesome best friend to drive across country on a whim to find whatever her best friend was looking for, I wish I had someone that would do that for me. Although my husband would just a little upset if I left to find another guy….but that’s beside the point Anyway…. The boys? OMG, my boys!!! (YES, MY BOYS) Reed, A.J. Vin, Alston and the rest of the West Coast Hooligans!!! I absolutely loved them. Each one had such a great personality and really made me fall in love with them and want to be a part of their world (I’m now want to move to Crescent Cove). By far REED was my favorite something about how sweet he was and how easy it was to talk to him (not that I personally had conversations with him, at least not out loud when anyone was home, I’m just kidding, maybe) Nikki has an amazing way of writing (I’m about to fangirl again and I am seriously trying to contain myself) it is so real, as if it’s just a group of friends just hanging and having a conversation. It makes it hard to put down and I really could not stop reading this book. LOVED IT!!! I loved following along on this adventure and seeing Haley chase her forever . I honestly didn’t think I was going to cry but all it took was a Wizard of Oz reference. I gave Chasing Forever Down 5 stars, I think this is a fantastic read with very strong characters and a story that really makes you want to drop everything and chase your forever down. I adore Nikki and I love her writing style (so natural) and how she creates a wonderful world with characters that you want to spend so much more time with. I want to know more about the West Coast Hooligans and everyone from Crescent Cove (book #2 please). I was not disappointed (with Nikki I never am) and I recommend this 100%, I guarantee you will not be disappointed either, I cried Damn it, I never cry!!!! - See more at: http://www.becausereading.com/chasing-forever-down-by-nikki-godwin-blog-tour/#sthash.YvXjxVGH.dpuf