A Promise of Forever

Sergeant First Class Avi Grant's return to Tallgrass, Oklahoma is a long-deferred wish come true. With her final tour in Afghanistan over, Avi can focus on her future - a job here at home and a family of her own. There's just one thing she has to do first: visit her beloved commanding officer's widow and share her grief. The last thing she expected was to feel an instant attraction to the woman's son. Too bad the sexy surgeon is impossible to ignore . . . and even harder to resist.

The sting of his parents' divorce still niggles at Ben Noble. So when a warm, funny, and beautiful young sergeant arrives, mourning his stepfather's loss as strongly as his mother does, Ben can't help but feel conflicted. If his parents taught him anything, it's that love doesn't last - especially with a career soldier. But try as he might to keep his distance, Ben begins to see that Avi - and the spark she brings to his life - is the stuff forever is made of. As Avi's leave ticks away, can Ben convince her to take a chance on forever with him?

“"Pappano's latest is a touching story about loss, love and acceptance. Tender to the core, her story is filled with heartwarming characters who you can't help but fall in love with, and she tells their stories candidly and poignantly. The ending will simply melt your heart."-- RT Book Reviews on A Hero to Come Home To”

"A powerful and welcome return to Tallgrasss . . . Pappano excels at depicting deep emotion . . . including plenty of humor."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) on A Man to Hold on To
"A solid, tender plot, well-developed, vulnerable characters and smart, modern banter are the highlights of this heartwarming story."--RT Book Reviews on A Love to Call Her Own
"A tender love story...With her trademark blend of the heartbreaking and heartwarming, Pappano skillfully helps Avi and Ben overcome their respective fears, providing hints of future couples along the way."
--Publishers Weekly on A Promise of Forever
"Deeply satisfying...Pappano's characters are achingly real and flawed, and readers will commiserate with and root for the couple...This deeply moving tale will remind everyone who reads it of the great sacrifices made by those who serve and the families they leave behind."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) on A Love to Call Her Own
"Likable, genuine and colorful characters fill the pages of Pappano's latest in her Tallgrass series. With beautifully honest storytelling, Pappano expresses the vulnerable hearts of Ben and Avi. The easy banter between them, along with their natural chemistry, will have readers invested in their journey to find acceptance and healing. Once again, Pappano brings us a heartfelt read."
--RT Book Reviews on A Promise of Forever
"Pappano shines in this poignant tale of love, loss, and learningto love again. [She] creates achingly real characters whose struggles will bring readers to tears."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) on A Hero to Come Home To
"Pappano's latest is a touching story about loss, love and acceptance. Tender to the core, her story is filled with heartwarming characters who you can't help but fall in love with, and she tells their stories candidly and poignantly. The ending will simply melt your heart."--RT Book Reviews on A Hero to Come Home To
"4 1/2 stars! Through her beautiful storytelling, Pappano deftly expresses the emotions that come with love and loss. The genuine love that grows between Therese and Keegan melts the heart. Pappano's latest packs a powerful punch."--RT Book Reviews on A Man to Hold on To

Known for her intensely emotional stories, Marilyn Pappano is the USA Today bestselling author of nearly eighty books. She has made regular appearances on bestseller lists and has received recognition for her work in the form of numerous awards. Though her husband's Navy career took them across the United States, he and Ms. Pappano now live in Oklahoma high on a hill that overlooks her hometown. They have one son and daughter-in-law, an adorable grandson, and a pack of mischievous dogs.

Sergeant First Class Avi Grant's return to Tallgrass, Oklahoma is a long-deferred wish come true. With her final tour in Afghanistan over, Avi can focus on her future - a job here at home and a family of her own. There's just one thing she has to do first: visit her beloved commanding officer's widow and share her grief. The last thing she expected was to feel an instant attraction to the woman's son. Too bad the sexy surgeon is impossible to ignore . . . and even harder to resist. The sting of his parents' divorce still niggles at Ben Noble. So when a warm, funny, and beautiful young sergeant arrives, mourning his stepfather's loss as strongly as his mother does, Ben can't help but feel conflicted. If his parents taught him anything, it's that love doesn't last - especially with a career soldier. But try as he might to keep his distance, Ben begins to see that Avi - and the spark she brings to his life - is the stuff forever is made of. As Avi's leave ticks away, can Ben convince her to take a chance on forever with him?

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