Left of Forever: A Spunes Novel

Spunes, Book 2

De: Tarah DeWitt

Narrado por: Connor Crais, Megan Wicks

An emotional, irresistible second-chance romance filled with sparkling humor, big feelings, and "melt your face off intimacy" (Jessica Joyce) from celebrated USA Today bestselling author Tarah DeWitt.

This time, they'll get it right.

Wren and Ellis Byrd fell in love as kids, had their son Sam when they were only teenagers, and built a life together in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon. They were made for one another . . . until they fell apart. Now divorced and in their 30s, Wren runs the bakery in town, while Ellis works as a firefighter. They live separate lives, though they are hardly off each other’s minds.

When Ellis and Wren move Sam into college, Ellis convinces Wren to take an extended road trip back to Spunes to see if they can give their relationship one last chance. Amid the gorgeous California coastline and the intimacy they have missed for years, Wren starts to think it just might be possible. But can the past truly be left behind? When words fail and old wounds resurface, it’s a soul-baring letter that could finally reveal the truth—or close the door on them forever.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

©2025 Tarah DeWitt (P)2025 Macmillan Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Tarah weaves pure magic! Left of Forever is my favorite type of love story. The perfect blend of realistic and endlessly romantic.”–New York Times bestselling author Elsie Silver

“DeWitt delivers an impeccable second chance romance that snatched me off real life and had me breathless until I turned the last page. I’m hopeless when it comes to beautiful prose that makes the world quiet around me, but pair that with a nice dose of angst, spine-tingling steam, and the kind of love that’s etched onto your heart, and I’m yours forever. Truly. That’s how long I plan on keeping Ellis and Wren’s story safely tucked against my chest.”–Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception and The Fiancé Dilemma

“A uniquely immersive love story, with writing that’s both stunningly lyrical and side-splittingly hilarious. I’ve never read a romance like this before, one so intimate and lived-in, with characters who grab your heart on page one and never let go. Tarah DeWitt is a master of emotion. You’ll never look at ice cream the same way again.”–Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of Business or Pleasure and The Ex-Talk

Left of forever

I usually don’t like 2nd chance romance but wren and Ellis really took the cake chefs kiss 😮‍💨

Love this second chance story.

I really enjoyed this book it’s hopeful and romantic and gave me all the feels.

Sweet, Funny, Moving Story

This story is so well written and performed that I could and would not stop listening til the end. It's that perfect combination of sweet, funny, and soul wrenching moving that it just pulls you in and doesn't let go until your smiling at the end. Not only is the story amazing but the performers make it come alive. My only critique would be that I wish I could've heard Ellis's thoughts and feelings more. However, overall I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book!! It has become one of those favorite treasured stories that I'll listen to again and again!

Swooooon 😍😭

It's so good. Such a great love story, well written. Narrators were great, although I do wish it had been narrated in duet.

So relatable and raw! Loved it!

Left of Forever was SO good! This second chance romance follows a married-then-divorced couple, Wren and Ellis, as they try to find their way back to each other and it felt so real and relatable. Their chemistry was undeniable, and the emotional depth between them really hit. They have the tough conversations, confront their past, and slowly start to heal together.

It’s swoony, heartfelt, and even had some well-placed humor that made me love them even more. Wren and Ellis felt like actual people with flaws, history, and so much heart. If you’re into romances that balance real-life struggles with emotional payoff, this one’s for you. Definitely gave me all the feels.

Conner Crais is one of my favorite male narrators and he definitely did Ellis justice. Megan Wicks did wren really well also. Great dual narration audiobook

🌶️🌶️.75

Wow…snotty mess over here 😩🥺

Definitely my fave by this author to date. Second chance romance at its best with so much longing and pining.

Loved this!

This book was a wonderful palette cleanser after multiple books that I couldn’t get thru. I loved both Wren and Ellis and all the supporting characters. The couple was easy to cheer for. The book and characters exude warmth. I loved it!

The perfect book

This was without a doubt the best book I’ve ever read. The narration was perfect and I don’t say that very often. I’m honestly speechless tho.

Second chance perfection

This book had me laughing, smiling, and just overall kicking my feet. I love a good second-chance romance. Ellis and Wren were made for each other—their chemistry and banter were perfect. I love how they found their way back to one another. The way these two expressed themselves warmed my heart. The slow burn in this book was everything I needed. I’ll be recommending it always.

Beautiful second chance romance

🎧 Audiobook Review 🎧
Title: Left of Forever
Author: Tarah Dewitt
Narrators: Megan Wicks & Connor Crais
Source: Audible; I purchased this audio!

🚙Dual Narration
🚙Open door spice
🚙Second chance
🚙Road trip
🚙Firefighter
🚙High school sweethearts

📖 My thoughts:
📚This was such a sweet and swoony second chance romance, chalked full of all the feels and the sweetest roadtrip! Second chance is one of my favorite tropes with that magical mix of history, unresolved feelings, delicious tension, and plenty of pining.

Wren and Ellis grew up together going through all of the changing seasons of childhood sweethearts and young parents with life throwing its inevitable curveballs. Watching them find their way back to each other as adults was like watching two puzzle pieces finally snap into place after too long hovering just out of reach. The way they navigate their shared past while building a new, stronger future was so beautifully written.

🎧 I cannot get enough of Megan Wicks! She has such a sultry tone to her voice that is just so refreshing I could listen for days. Paired with Connor’s velvety goodness they just knocked it out of the park. All of the pining, heart, and heat were elevated to the next level with a wonderful delivery that brought these two to life.