EVER AFTER is the third novel in the Nantucket Brides trilogy about the Montgomerys and Taggerts. EVER AFTER can be read as a standalone.

Ms. Deveraux started the Montgomery-Taggert saga back in her historical novels. The Montgomery and Taggert novels are a delightful read that will keep you laughing.

In EVER AFTER physical therapist Hallie Hartley arrives home early one day to discover that not only has a long lost relative left her a house on Nantucket Island but her stepsister Shelly is trying to steal it by pretending to be her. Hallie has always given up everything for Shelly, even her boyfriends. To distance herself from Shelly, Hallie decides to go to Nantucket.

When she arrives at her new inherited home she finds out she has a guest, James Taggert who is her new client. She's lead to believe that James has injured his leg in a skiing accident. She assumes that because of his wealth that James has lead a charmed life. She is continually surprised throughout his recovery because things are not as they appear. James has a dark secret and is tormented by nightmares that only Hallie's presence seems to calm him. Hallie suspects there is more to Jamie's injury than he's telling her.

His family arrives on the Island for a gala wedding. Hallie finally learns the secrets that James has been withholding about how he was injured and why his family is so protective of him.

If you want to learn about how the Montgomery-Taggert saga began you should read the historical novels. I really enjoyed Twin of Fire and Twin of Ice about twin sisters Houston and Blair. They were hilarious!

EVER AFTER is a great story that shows how Hallie finally learned to put herself first and how she stop letting Shelly use her to get whatever she wants. And James finally allowed himself to open his heart to love and not distance himself from his family. They have the assistance of two resident ghosts to help them realize their love for each other.