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The Truth About Forever

by Sarah Dessen

Spice 1 out of 5, Sweet1/5 · Sweet: Kisses only

The summer following her father's death, Macy plans to work at the library and wait for her brainy boyfriend to return from camp, but instead she goes to work at a catering business where she makes new friends and finally faces her grief.

Spice
1/5
Burn
Slow
Pages
~374
Ending
HFN
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How spicy is The Truth About Forever?

The Truth About Forever is a 1 out of 5 on our spice scale: sweet (kisses only). Kissing, longing looks, maybe a fade-to-black. Nothing on the page.

  • Steam: Glimpses and kisses
  • Burn: Slow burn
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: First person, heroine's POV only
  • Ending: Happy for now

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    The Truth About Forever: quick answers

    How spicy is The Truth About Forever?

    The Truth About Forever is a 1 out of 5 on our spice scale: sweet (kisses only). Kissing, longing looks, maybe a fade-to-black. Nothing on the page.

    Is The Truth About Forever a standalone?

    Yes, The Truth About Forever is a standalone. You can read it on its own.

    What tropes are in The Truth About Forever?

    The Truth About Forever features opposites attract, workplace romance. It is a slow burn M/F romance that ends with a happy for now.

    Does The Truth About Forever have content warnings?

    Our notes for The Truth About Forever include: death of a loved one. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after The Truth About Forever?

    If you loved The Truth About Forever, try Once and for All by Sarah Dessen, Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen, The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson. They share its opposites attract and workplace romance energy at a similar spice level.