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Being Julia
My name is Julia, and I’m the daughter of Connor and Ellery Black. I may look like Daddy’s little princess, but I’m far from it. My life consists of lying to my parents and sneaking out of the penthouse. My CEO millionaire father seems to think that at the tender age of sixteen, I’m too young to date boys. My mother, the artist, tries to stay neutral and doesn’t say too much.
My best friend London and I hang out almost every day. We love to shop, and we try to pick up all the bad boys that our parents wouldn’t approve of. We occasionally get into trouble, but I can usually talk my way out of it, except for the time my father caught me and Brody Sullivan having sex in my bedroom.
This is the story of my journey through life, in which I try to figure out who I am, from the time of my sixteenth birthday until the day I marry the man of my dreams, Jake Jensen. My aspirations, dreams, hard work, defiance, and smart mouth are all woven into one thing � me, being Julia!
My best friend London and I hang out almost every day. We love to shop, and we try to pick up all the bad boys that our parents wouldn’t approve of. We occasionally get into trouble, but I can usually talk my way out of it, except for the time my father caught me and Brody Sullivan having sex in my bedroom.
This is the story of my journey through life, in which I try to figure out who I am, from the time of my sixteenth birthday until the day I marry the man of my dreams, Jake Jensen. My aspirations, dreams, hard work, defiance, and smart mouth are all woven into one thing � me, being Julia!
100 pages, ebook
First published December 17, 2013
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December 18, 2013
“The first true love any girl has, is her father.
No one will ever replace him as the love of her life.�
~ Unknown
I can't even explain all the feels I have for this novella. It made me tear up and laugh at the same time. Witnessing once more the life of the Black family through Julia's eyes made me miss them. The fact that their family couldn't be closer enough made my heart feel full of love.
The other thing I love about this novella is the father-daughter relationship of Connor and Julia. Truly nothing compares to a father's love for his own daughter. Although Julia did have moments that he hated her father, it was actually normal. Which teenager didn't argue with his/her parents right?
Collin was also a great support for his sister. Knowing when to be there to rescue Julia and offer her help when in need. Connor and Ellery were still the same; still deeply in love and can't keep their hands of each other despite all the years they have been together. It's still true love between the two of them.
Jake Jensen is absolutely perfect for Julia Black. From the moment they met at the beach and knowing that they have met before, it was destined that they'll be together. Jake was the perfect gentleman and another great news is that Connor knew him and his family. Those are definitely greatly earned points for someone who wants to date your daughter.
“I’ll make sure she’s always safe. I know I’ve only known her a few days, but I already feel like I’ve known her forever. I can’t even describe the feeling I get when I’m with her.� - Jake
Jake and Julia were so perfect that I actually couldn't help but just feel so touch whenever they have moments.
“I’m going to make you my wife someday, Julia, and I’ll love you forever. I promise you.�
Just reading things like that from the love of your life makes you want to cry right. It was absolutely a perfect moment.
But my favorite part would always be this conversation between Connor and Julia:
“I’m really happy for you, Julia. You couldn’t be marrying a better man. It’s going to be hard, letting my little girl go, but I know I can’t hold onto you forever.�
“Aw, Dad. Just because I’m getting married doesn’t mean you have to let me go. I don’t want you to let me go. You’re my dad and I love you. You’ll always be with me no matter where I am or where I go.�
Any reader would feel the love between them. They have the perfect father and daughter relationship.
How I wish that there would be more Black family stories. I wanna know more about Julia and Jake's married life, more about Collin and Hailey's relationship and of course, more loving moments from Connor and Ellery Black.
INFINITE STARS FOR ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SERIES I HAVE EVER READ!!!
December 10, 2013
Being Julia ...loved it♥♥!!
I really enjoyed hearing her story. And the things she went through growing up. Lets just say she IS the best of her mom and dad..LOL. And we cant forget about Connor. ...I didn't think I could love him anymore.....but Connor as a daddy...he stole my heart. The love he has for his little "Princess" is very touching. I was sad to see the story end. This was my FAVORITE book of the series .
Awesome job Sandi :)
I really enjoyed hearing her story. And the things she went through growing up. Lets just say she IS the best of her mom and dad..LOL. And we cant forget about Connor. ...I didn't think I could love him anymore.....but Connor as a daddy...he stole my heart. The love he has for his little "Princess" is very touching. I was sad to see the story end. This was my FAVORITE book of the series .
Awesome job Sandi :)
August 16, 2016
5 INFINITE LOVING STARS
I LOVED IT!!!!!!
I am not even sure where to start with this review. I LOVE Sandi Lynn, I will not deny it. I have loved her since Forever Black first came out. I fell in love with Connor and Ellery and through every single book that Sandi has written I have felt that I have been a part of their lives since the very beginning. To get through this series and be at a point where NOW I am reading a book about their daughter is truly amazing.
Seeing things with the Black family through Julia’s eyes was amazing. I have laughed, I have cried, and I was sad to see the story end.
Following Julia through her teenage years we get to witness her first heart break. We get to see how Connor and Ellery help her deal with the emotions of it all. Even Collin LOVES his sister with all he has. I cannot even put into words what watching this family grow does to me. I LOVE them. Every good, bad, ugly, funny part of them.
" I was thinking about how much I wanted to be loved by someone they way you love Mom.
The relationship that Connor has with his daughter is truly an amazing thing to see and read about. He truly loves her like a father should love their child unconditionally. Through the good and the bad, through the happy times, and the sad times Connor is right there for his daughter. She truly is his Princess. I LOVE how Sandi build this team of father and daughter. She truly did an amazing job. I love the relationship that Ellery has with Julia as well.
This is an amazing father right here:
“I’m really happy for you, Julia. You couldn’t be marrying a better man. It’s going to be hard, letting my little girl go, but I know I can’t hold onto you forever.�
“Aw, Dad. Just because I’m getting married doesn’t mean you have to let me go. I don’t want you to let me go. You’re my dad and I love you. You’ll always be with me no matter where I am or where I go.�
Then you get a Mom moment:
"We wanted to give you something that represents us as a family;something you can look at when your dad and I are gone and know that our love for you is forever, even when we're not here."-Ellery
“I’ll make sure she’s always safe. I know I’ve only known her a few days, but I already feel like I’ve known her forever. I can’t even describe the feeling I get when I’m with her.� - Jake
Jake Jensen, I LOVED him. He truly was what Julia needed to have her forever love. He is a perfect gentleman through and through. To know that these two had met once when they were younger and then met again on the beach when they were older. They were meant to be together in my opinion. Their love story through this book reminded me so much of Ellery and Connor and I knew that Julia was getting her happily ever after with Jake.
"I'm going to make you my wife someday, Julia, and I'll love you forever. I promise you."-Jake
The relationship between Connor and Ellery, the relationship between them and their children is something that is truly amazing. There is so much love, within these characters you feel like you are a part of their family. It makes my heart swell when I think of this family. I will definitely be reading this series many times over in the future just so I can have my Black family fix.
I cannot wait for Collin’s story.
I LOVED IT!!!!!!
I am not even sure where to start with this review. I LOVE Sandi Lynn, I will not deny it. I have loved her since Forever Black first came out. I fell in love with Connor and Ellery and through every single book that Sandi has written I have felt that I have been a part of their lives since the very beginning. To get through this series and be at a point where NOW I am reading a book about their daughter is truly amazing.
Seeing things with the Black family through Julia’s eyes was amazing. I have laughed, I have cried, and I was sad to see the story end.
Following Julia through her teenage years we get to witness her first heart break. We get to see how Connor and Ellery help her deal with the emotions of it all. Even Collin LOVES his sister with all he has. I cannot even put into words what watching this family grow does to me. I LOVE them. Every good, bad, ugly, funny part of them.
" I was thinking about how much I wanted to be loved by someone they way you love Mom.
The relationship that Connor has with his daughter is truly an amazing thing to see and read about. He truly loves her like a father should love their child unconditionally. Through the good and the bad, through the happy times, and the sad times Connor is right there for his daughter. She truly is his Princess. I LOVE how Sandi build this team of father and daughter. She truly did an amazing job. I love the relationship that Ellery has with Julia as well.
This is an amazing father right here:
“I’m really happy for you, Julia. You couldn’t be marrying a better man. It’s going to be hard, letting my little girl go, but I know I can’t hold onto you forever.�
“Aw, Dad. Just because I’m getting married doesn’t mean you have to let me go. I don’t want you to let me go. You’re my dad and I love you. You’ll always be with me no matter where I am or where I go.�
Then you get a Mom moment:
"We wanted to give you something that represents us as a family;something you can look at when your dad and I are gone and know that our love for you is forever, even when we're not here."-Ellery
“I’ll make sure she’s always safe. I know I’ve only known her a few days, but I already feel like I’ve known her forever. I can’t even describe the feeling I get when I’m with her.� - Jake
Jake Jensen, I LOVED him. He truly was what Julia needed to have her forever love. He is a perfect gentleman through and through. To know that these two had met once when they were younger and then met again on the beach when they were older. They were meant to be together in my opinion. Their love story through this book reminded me so much of Ellery and Connor and I knew that Julia was getting her happily ever after with Jake.
"I'm going to make you my wife someday, Julia, and I'll love you forever. I promise you."-Jake
The relationship between Connor and Ellery, the relationship between them and their children is something that is truly amazing. There is so much love, within these characters you feel like you are a part of their family. It makes my heart swell when I think of this family. I will definitely be reading this series many times over in the future just so I can have my Black family fix.
I cannot wait for Collin’s story.
December 24, 2013
I loved this book. Connor Black and Ellery live on in another way. Thru their daughter Julia and Jake.
I loved this story the continuing of the Black Family. Julia is the apple of her fathers eye and she seems hell bent to test him in every part of her life. Julia learns that life with her parents is a little strange with their open loving relationship. They dont care who is around with their loving and playfulness and it embarassed the heck out of Julia til she met Jake and finally seen why her parents are infatuated with each other.
Julia is another Ellery thru and thru. She thinks like her mom and has same likes and skills her mother has, plus some of Connors sense of business.
No onto Collin, Julias baby brother who is now old enough and has his eyes set on one young lady and who knows maybe Connor and Ellery will live on thru Collin and his life next.
This story is so heartwarming! I cried happy tears all the way thru it. For those who have read the Forever Trilogy this book will take your heart just like Connor and Ellery did.
I gave this 5 stars because of the love you feel when reading about the Black family. The love between 2 people should be this perfect in the world today. The whole series is absolutely great!!
I loved this story the continuing of the Black Family. Julia is the apple of her fathers eye and she seems hell bent to test him in every part of her life. Julia learns that life with her parents is a little strange with their open loving relationship. They dont care who is around with their loving and playfulness and it embarassed the heck out of Julia til she met Jake and finally seen why her parents are infatuated with each other.
Julia is another Ellery thru and thru. She thinks like her mom and has same likes and skills her mother has, plus some of Connors sense of business.
No onto Collin, Julias baby brother who is now old enough and has his eyes set on one young lady and who knows maybe Connor and Ellery will live on thru Collin and his life next.
This story is so heartwarming! I cried happy tears all the way thru it. For those who have read the Forever Trilogy this book will take your heart just like Connor and Ellery did.
I gave this 5 stars because of the love you feel when reading about the Black family. The love between 2 people should be this perfect in the world today. The whole series is absolutely great!!
June 14, 2017
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December 18, 2013
Sandi did it again, she had me! All the words flew by and not but a few hours later I was finished with the book :( I love Julia, she's the sweetest, just like her Mom. She's stubborn and goes for what she wants and loves. At the beginning, yep typical teenager, but this just shows, be patient and the one you belong to and with, forever will come to you. I did have tears during a specific chapter, I never saw it coming. Don't be careless with your life, you see what happens! Connor just as great of a dad as a husband! Way to go! I loved every bit of this story and now� patiently waiting for Collins Story!
February 17, 2014
5 sweet romantical stars! Julia and jake! What a great couple! I loved the way she started out this book. Giving us some insight into the teenage years of Julia!
Ready for hottie Collin!!
**buddy read with Leah and Amanda**
Ready for hottie Collin!!
**buddy read with Leah and Amanda**
September 12, 2021
This book revolves around Julia who is the daughter of Connor and Ellery. She is daddy's girl and spoilt princess but the older version of Julia is very mature and understanding.
I wanted to know so much more about Jake and his POV, they have such a sweet relationship.
While reading this series, the writer really makes you believe that when you meet your person you'll know, it'll be different in a good way.
And one of the most dreadful scenes was when Connor walked in on her when she was doing it for the first time. Man that was really scary
I wanted to know so much more about Jake and his POV, they have such a sweet relationship.
While reading this series, the writer really makes you believe that when you meet your person you'll know, it'll be different in a good way.
And one of the most dreadful scenes was when Connor walked in on her when she was doing it for the first time. Man that was really scary
December 19, 2013
The Black Family is always getting water works from me! I cried a lot of times because there are no words to describe how utterly perfect this family is.
I really didn't know there was a novella in this series. I'm so grateful to Sandi Lynn for writing another story for this wonderful family! After everything that Connor & Ellery went through.. It feels like a lifetime!
I'm in awe for how incredible a father and a husband Connor Black is. I can never think of anyone more perfect than Connor. He and Ellery did a wonderful job in raising a two beautiful kids. I envy this family so much. I wish they would adopt me.
The story is about Julia as written in the title itself. And she shares her life in growing up as a Black and how she finds her own true love just like her parents taught her.
I think this novella cemented the idea of believing in forever true love.
I LOVED EVERY PAGE OF IT.
I really didn't know there was a novella in this series. I'm so grateful to Sandi Lynn for writing another story for this wonderful family! After everything that Connor & Ellery went through.. It feels like a lifetime!
I'm in awe for how incredible a father and a husband Connor Black is. I can never think of anyone more perfect than Connor. He and Ellery did a wonderful job in raising a two beautiful kids. I envy this family so much. I wish they would adopt me.
The story is about Julia as written in the title itself. And she shares her life in growing up as a Black and how she finds her own true love just like her parents taught her.
I think this novella cemented the idea of believing in forever true love.
I LOVED EVERY PAGE OF IT.
December 26, 2013
I have loved all the books that Sandi has written. The Forever Black series has been amazing! You will love Connor Black :)
Here in this book is his daughter Julia. She is so much like Connor and Ellery its too cute. I love her relationship with them. She made a stupid (real stupid) mistake when she was 16, but she learned from it. At her HS graduation party she meets Jake Jensen <3 From there their relationship grows. The rest of the book was just amazing! It was great seeing our other favorite people from the series, even if it was brief. Everything was done perfectly and I was sad to see it end.I am looking forward to Collin and Hailey's story next though. At least we have that to look forward to :) Sandi has become one of my favorite authors this year and I look forward to her future books!
Here in this book is his daughter Julia. She is so much like Connor and Ellery its too cute. I love her relationship with them. She made a stupid (real stupid) mistake when she was 16, but she learned from it. At her HS graduation party she meets Jake Jensen <3 From there their relationship grows. The rest of the book was just amazing! It was great seeing our other favorite people from the series, even if it was brief. Everything was done perfectly and I was sad to see it end.I am looking forward to Collin and Hailey's story next though. At least we have that to look forward to :) Sandi has become one of my favorite authors this year and I look forward to her future books!
January 17, 2014
5+'FOREVER IN LOVE WITH THIS SERIES' STARS!!!!
Loved Julia's story! We were given a glimpse of a grown up Julia in the Epilogue of Forever Us, in which I loved. So, it was great to go back and read about her teenage years until adulthood. I adored Connor and Ellery Black in the Forever trilogy and even more so in this book. The love they have for their kids, especially the love Connor had for his 'Princess', was heartwarming and well told!
A definite must read for those fans of the Forever series!
Loved Julia's story! We were given a glimpse of a grown up Julia in the Epilogue of Forever Us, in which I loved. So, it was great to go back and read about her teenage years until adulthood. I adored Connor and Ellery Black in the Forever trilogy and even more so in this book. The love they have for their kids, especially the love Connor had for his 'Princess', was heartwarming and well told!
A definite must read for those fans of the Forever series!
December 18, 2013
I absolutely loved loved this one. It was a quick read a look inside a millionaire kids lives.. seeing things through their eyes. Both Julia and Collin were awesome kids but how could they not be with Connor and Ellie ans parents. I loved how close they were with their parents. They had the type if relationship that one wishes for. just loved it.
December 18, 2013
A beautiful ending to the trilogy. Love area sing about past characters but reading about them in the future was a lovely touch! Thank you to the author for writing such an incredible series. Highly recommend this series! 5 STARS
December 17, 2013
I absolutely loved this series, who couldn't with a man like Connor black involved!!!! its sad to see it come to an end. I wish we could have seen more of collin as he seemed like such a cutie and would have been great to see grandbabies. Basically I never want to see it end ;-)
December 20, 2013
I love everything Connor Black!! What a wonderful story of Julia finding the love of her life!! It was great to see the love and sex between Elle and Connor was still sizzling!!!!
I want Colin' s story now!!! This was about Julia but I really want to read about Connor and Colin' s bond!!!!!!!
I want Colin' s story now!!! This was about Julia but I really want to read about Connor and Colin' s bond!!!!!!!
December 25, 2013
I love the Black family and I loved that we got to see how Julia and Collin grow up. It was also great to see how Connor and Ellery turned out as parents. If you love this series, you definitely need to read this novella, to see what happens to the Black's when their kids grow up :)
December 19, 2013
Well, I'm glad I read it. I initially want sure if I would enjoy reading a second generation story, but I must say that this was a cute story. There was absolutely NO heat in this book, but overall it was cute.
January 3, 2014
This book was perfect. Flawless. I didn't put it down! Julia really is daddies princess, but the emotion in the book, you just feel it! I love love LOVE the Black family, fingers crossed fir a Jenson spinoff!!!
December 17, 2013
Loved this story about Julia and Jake and how Connor and Ellery loved how Jake fitted into Julia's life. Hope we get a story about Collin now :)
December 18, 2013
Loved the story, Hope it will be a Hailey and Collin story. Hate to see it end
December 18, 2013
Loved this series!!!! Such a great little story!! The love of parents can be passed to their children!! Keep writing!! Live the Black Family!!!!
December 18, 2013
really enjoyed reading about Julia growing up, but what I truly enjoyed was the beautiful relationship that Connor and Ellery had as they were getting older. Sandi Lynn's books are the best.
June 9, 2017
La protagonista racconta la sua storia a partire dalla sua prima delusione d’amore, i problemi con la sua migliore amica per poi concludere con la nascita dell’amore con un ragazzo incontrato per caso in spiaggia, Jake.
È stato come leggere la lista delle cose da fare.
Piatto, senza sentimenti o emozioni, le descrizioni dei luoghi in cui si svolge la storia sono solo un miraggio e sono molto più presenti Connor e Ellery � come abbiamo detto, già protagonisti della prima trilogia � che il protagonista maschile che non compare prima del 60%.
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È stato come leggere la lista delle cose da fare.
Piatto, senza sentimenti o emozioni, le descrizioni dei luoghi in cui si svolge la storia sono solo un miraggio e sono molto più presenti Connor e Ellery � come abbiamo detto, già protagonisti della prima trilogia � che il protagonista maschile che non compare prima del 60%.
Insomma si capisce subito quando i libri sono scritti solo per questioni di business e ahimè questo è uno di quelli...Continua a leggere la recensione su:
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February 21, 2014
This was a wonderful addition to the series, it was great reading about Julia's teenager years. I like how Sandi let us read about some experiences that has happened to many of us, not everything was pretty and perfect. Some parts in this book was heartbreaking and I could not stop crying at Julia's loss when she was so young. I loved how Sandi still let us read how happy and in love Connor and Ellery are, it was great how they didn't change all of these years and how they would show their want and need for each other no matter who was around. I liked how Julia met Jake, it was romantic and sweet. I liked getting to read some here and there about Collin and I can't wait for his book to come out. I loved how this book would jump ahead so we got to experience what happens to her later in the future and the beautiful start to her own family.
April 22, 2014
I can't even explain all the feels I have for this novella. It made me tear up and laugh at the same time. The fact that their family couldn't be closer enough made my heart feel full of love. AlsoI love about this novella is the father-daughter relationship of Connor and Julia. Truly nothing compares to a father's love for his own daughter. Although Julia did have moments that he hated her father, it was actually normal. Which teenager didn't argue with his/her parents right?
Collin was also a great support for his sister. Knowing when to be there to rescue Julia and offer her help when in need. But what I truly loved about this one, it's seeing how everything happen, when it's meant to be. Loved Black family!
Collin was also a great support for his sister. Knowing when to be there to rescue Julia and offer her help when in need. But what I truly loved about this one, it's seeing how everything happen, when it's meant to be. Loved Black family!
July 7, 2017
Being Julia
5 stars. OMG I loved it. Julia and Jake were so adorable and I instantly fell in love with them and was so wrapped up in their story. And I loved the parts with Connor and Ellery, it was nice to see that they were still so much in love, even more. if you haven't read the Forever books you have to read those first so you can fully enjoy and love Being Julia. This is a must have so buy it you won't be disappointed. Thank you to Sandi for a beautiful addition to the Forever trilogy, now write as about Collin and Hailey so we can have some more of Connor and Ellery and that grandbaby Julia is carrying. I definitely recommend this book and the Forever Trilogy.
5 stars. OMG I loved it. Julia and Jake were so adorable and I instantly fell in love with them and was so wrapped up in their story. And I loved the parts with Connor and Ellery, it was nice to see that they were still so much in love, even more. if you haven't read the Forever books you have to read those first so you can fully enjoy and love Being Julia. This is a must have so buy it you won't be disappointed. Thank you to Sandi for a beautiful addition to the Forever trilogy, now write as about Collin and Hailey so we can have some more of Connor and Ellery and that grandbaby Julia is carrying. I definitely recommend this book and the Forever Trilogy.
April 6, 2014
La sinopsis te hace creer que vas a leer una historia de una niña mimada, odiosa y sin cerebro... Pues si, Julia lo es, pero 2 grandes sucesos la hicieron madurar rapidamente, pensar de forma distinta y dejar de hacer rabietas.
Es un libro hermoso. Leer como Julia madura y aprende de sus errorer, crecer, ser mejor persona y mejorar la relación con el sobreprotector de Connor. Jake es sencillamente perfecto, un cabellero, y adora a Julia.
Muero por leer al (en este libro, pero no según la sinopsis) dulce de Collin.
Es un libro hermoso. Leer como Julia madura y aprende de sus errorer, crecer, ser mejor persona y mejorar la relación con el sobreprotector de Connor. Jake es sencillamente perfecto, un cabellero, y adora a Julia.
Muero por leer al (en este libro, pero no según la sinopsis) dulce de Collin.
December 19, 2013
Get to know Julia in "Being Julia"! I think this book tells about Julia's relationship with her dad, Connor. I like how the story goes. Julia's a little bit of spoiled brat though. She wants what she wants. She gets mad if she didn't get it. I wish there are more interaction with her brother, Collin but all in all it was a great novella.
July 6, 2015
Not even fictional characters should have such a perfect life!
Wow! Julia's entire life is presented on a silver platter! Not too much goes wrong for her. Sure I know there was something that happened in the beginning but fen high Ms. Lynn told us she was sad and upset she didn't show us. Pretty boring and predictable! And for the record I loved the Forever Black series.
Wow! Julia's entire life is presented on a silver platter! Not too much goes wrong for her. Sure I know there was something that happened in the beginning but fen high Ms. Lynn told us she was sad and upset she didn't show us. Pretty boring and predictable! And for the record I loved the Forever Black series.
July 14, 2015
Great addition
I have to say that I love Ellery and Connor Black these two have kept me intrigued since I first met them in Forever trilogy. The writing style leaves a little to appreciate but the characters are amazing
I have to say that I love Ellery and Connor Black these two have kept me intrigued since I first met them in Forever trilogy. The writing style leaves a little to appreciate but the characters are amazing
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