James Morgan never really believed in love. That is, until he laid eyes on Deborah Walker at the local soda fountain. He surprises himself by inviting her out for an impromptu night on the town, and she shocks him even more by agreeing. As the night progresses, the two share their past histories and secret dreams, and James realizes that she is the perfect woman for him. The only problem is that he ships off to Korea the next morning. Fulfilling his duty is non-negotiable to James, even if fighting for his country will ultimately break both of their hearts.
Deborah promises to wait for him, but two years is a long time to put her life on hold, especially for a man she only knew for one day. When Rip Rockwell returns from the war and James does not, Rip proposes marriage to Deborah. She agrees and they build a beautiful life together until his death fifty years later. Through it all, though, she can never quite forget her first love. She retires to Abeline, expecting to live out the rest of her days in peace. So imagine her surprise when James Morgan moves in next door…
Both lived lives full of love. Both lost their loves too early. Can James and Deborah form a new life together while cherishing their memories of those that still live in their hearts?
This special boxed set edition includes:
My Heart Belongs to Only You, Deborah’s bittersweet love story with Rip
I’ll Never Stop Loving You, James’s meant-to-be-no-matter-what love story with Gloria
When I Fall in Love & You Make Me Feel So Young, previously published shorts about James and Deborah
Look Homeward Angel, a new short story about Rip and Deborah’s new life in Alaska
All I Have to Do is Dream, a new short story about James and Gloria’s new life as parents
A family tree and suggested reading order list for all three generations of the Cupid’s Bow series
A foreword from the author discussing her personal connection to the characters and settings
…And this is just the beginning. Read more about James and Deborah, both apart and together. Watch as their children fall in love in the 1980s, and their grandchildren today. This sweeping family saga of loves both lost and found makes for the perfect sweet reading addiction. Because, after all, everyone deserves to find love that lasts.
Genre: FICTION / Romance / HistoricalThis book is currently on pre-order
James loved the way Gloria looked when full with child—the sway of her hips as she scuttled around carrying the extra burden, the way her face and breasts filled out just a little extra, and her hair became thick and wavy. He never grew tired of it, just as he never grew tired of spoiling her and their four precious little girls. She had wanted to stop at Constance, but he had convinced her to try one final time for a son. He knew she craved a little boy every bit as much as he did, and besides, pregnancy suited her well.
When he returned home from work that evening and wrapped her in his arms, she saddled him with a kiss so ferocious, so needy, that he doubted they’d even stop at five. One day they’d have a whole brood of children running circles around the both of them—too in love with each other and with their family to have the heart to stop.
“Daddy! Daddy!” Beverly cried, racing into his arms and peppering his cheeks with kisses.
“Daddy!” Victoria said, tugging at the hem of his coat. “Look what I made in school.” She held up a colorful finger painting for his appraisal.
“Da-da!” Even Constance, who was just learning to speak, seemed pleased by his arrival.
“There’s mi hijo,” his mother-in-law called from the couch where she sat with her swollen ankles propped up. “Abuelo and I have a special surprise for you after supper.”
“What is it? What is it?” His little girls chanted, jumping up and down with excitement.
“Let’s have supper first. Your mama has worked so hard to prepare it, after all. Then.” Her eyes twinkled with mischief. “Then we will have your surprise.”
The girls raced through dinner. Even James found himself shoveling in each spoonful much faster than usual.
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Translated by Ligia Fonseca
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Author review: Ligia deserves all the stars in the sky, seriously! I love this translator so much. Highly recommend :) |
