Although the novel is a romance, it is also about forgiveness and second chances. Why do you think Sarah was capable of forgiving Seth? Was there a pivotal moment in the book where Sarah truly forgave Seth and fell in love with him again even though she doesn’t think he’s interested?

Seth’s weaknesses are booze and women. What is Sarah’s weakness?

Would you be able to forgive someone who cheated, and even more so, trust them again? To me, that is the beauty of writing. I can explore the impossible in my world by creating characters and situations that challenge my way of thinking.

Do you think Seth is less guilty of cheating because of extenuating circumstances (he thought Sarah cheated on him)? Does his being drunk factor into your opinion? Does his age factor into your opinion?

What did you think of Sarah’s parents’ unwillingness to deny the rumor of her pregnancy? Should they have made her come home? What motivated their decisions? Can you understand their actions?

Do you think the story arc is stronger for Seth or Sarah, or the same? If one or the other, which one and why do you think so?

Do you think Seth would have pursued a second chance at love with Sarah if he had known she was never pregnant, and if she was still a virgin?

Who is your favorite character besides Seth and Sarah? Why?

Who was your least favorite character besides Seth and Sarah? Why?

If there was a spin-off book, which character(s) would you like the book to be about?

In the sequel, Always, who, if anyone, do you think will be supportive of Seth and Sarah’s decision to date again?

Where do you think the story will go in the sequel, Always? Do you think there’s enough story left to tell?

If you decide not choose to read the sequel, did you think the story had a satisfactory ending?