Accidentally Forever is book 8 in Carrie Ann Ryan’s Montgomery Ink Legacy series. In this installment Ryan created a story aimed at readers seeking an emotionally charged romance. This installment centers around a forbidden romance, alpha hero, family dynamics and lifelong friendships.
Title: Accidentally Forever
Author(s): Carrie Ann Ryan
Series: Montgomery Ink Legacy #8
Also in this series: One Night with You
Published by Self Published on April 24, 2025
Pages: 406
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Source: Author
Format: eArc 
Purchase: Amazon|Audible
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In the world of romance, Aria Montgomery knows two things for sure:
She’s not in love with the man everyone thinks she is.
And she refuses to let herself love Crew McTavish.
Her former best friend is spiraling, and her photography career seems to be standing in her father’s shadow. Aria knows she needs to find her way out of the darkness. Yet she’s afraid if she allows Crew inside, he’ll not only take over—but he’ll get hurt in the process.
Crew McTavish enjoys being the mysterious friend of the Montgomerys. They may joke that he’s dating his way into their family one-by-one, but in the end, it’s only one Montgomery he wants: Aria.
Their pull to one another is inevitable and once a line is crossed, the heat between them ignites.
Only his family’s dark secrets threaten to pull him down and when Aria is threatened, Crew will stop at nothing to protect her.
Even if it means watching the world he’s built burn.
**Accidentally Forever is a next generation, protector, enemies to lovers, best friend’s ex romance in the Montgomery Ink Legacy series featuring Aria and Crew. Each book can be read as a complete standalone. An HEA is guaranteed!**
Aria Montgomery is Alex and Tabby’s daughter from Ink Exposed.
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While this is the eighth installment in the series, this is the second book I am reading. Despite starting in the middle of the series it was not difficult to follow.
Accidentally Forever gives us Crew McTavish and Aria Montgomery story. While not a Montgomery, the family embraced Crew from a young age. In the past he dated Aria’s cousin, but they were never meant for each other which was affirmed when Daisy found her person. Due to his closeness with the Montgomery family, he and Aria were never out of each other’s orbit. Soon a mutual attraction developed between them. However, circumstances opened them up to constantly battling their attraction to each other.
Crew’s childhood was less than ideal. Although he came from a wealthy family, he endured constant abuse from the people meant to protect him. Because of this his self-esteem took a blow and he convinced himself that he was no good for Aria. Hence the constant battle with his attraction to her. However, one can only fight for so long.
Aria struggles with living in the shadow of her famous father. Also, while trying to help a fellow artist struggling with addiction, she got caught up in a cycle of abuse. Crew steps in to protect her and soon they couldn’t get enough of each other.
Prepare for an emotionally charged romance that grips readers from start to finish. Aria and Crew journey towards happily ever though riddled with doubts, insecurities and pain it found comfort in friendship and found family.
Accidentally Forever is a captivating, emotional tale about healing, redemption and the power of love in overcoming all obstacles.
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About Carrie Ann Ryan
Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Wilder Brothers, Promise Me, and Elements of Five series, which have sold millions of books worldwide. She’s the winner of a RT Book of the Year and a Prism Award in her genres. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over one hundred novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.
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