True Love Endures

The ongoing story of Brad and Marti Mason from True Love Waits.

Today on Meet the Characters...

Judith Willis...

Marti's mother and owner of the Enchanted Book Nook & Cranny book store. Fun loving and adventurous, but worries herself over her only child constantly. She has a warm and kind heart and would never hurt a fly. Always smiling and doing things for others. Is very close to Brad Mason, her son-in-law, and would do just about anything for him. She considers her daughter her best friend.

Margaret Yates...

Judith's older sister and Marti's Aunt Maggs. She is much like Judith, but not as optimistic. She tends to worry about every little thing. She helped run the book store when Judith's husband died, but was diagnosed with dimensia and had been getting too forgetful, putting herself and others in danger. So she now lives in an assisted living center. She loves her sister and niece more than anything and loves for them to visit...as long as they bring that smokin' hot husband of Marti's. ;)

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~Ana B.

True Love Endures

The ongoing story of Brad and Marti Mason from True Love Waits.

Today on Meet the Characters...

We meet Andrew Stoddard.

Little four year old Andy is the illegitimate son of Lisa Stoddard. He is a bright youngster with lots of energy and enthusiasm. He takes to Brad, Marti and Johnny almost instantly and captures their hearts with his zeal. Although he is mostly happy and carefree, he is sad at times and misses his mother immeasurably. Julian and Beverly do their best to keep him occupied, but, with their daughter in the hospital, they recruit the help of Johnny, Brad and Marti to keep his mind off of his mother. Andy is stronger than they give him credit for and braves a heart wrenching visit to his comatose mother.

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this heart wrenching tale of True Love…

~Ana B.

True Love Endures

                           

It’s time for more MEET THE CHARACTERS…

Today, we have Brad's closest friend, Johnny Moreland and Brad's old lover, Lisa Stoddard…

Best friend to Brad and a Pediatrician. Has a kind heart and is very loveable. Has a way with children... they absolutely love him. He and Brad have been friends since grade school and are inseparable.

He's been in love with Lisa Stoddard, but never confessed his feelings to a living soul, not even her. She and Brad have "history", so, he's always kept his distance.

Johnny would cut off his right hand for Brad any day. And, now, Johnny has to decide what his next move will be...claim Lisa for himself now that Brad is married...or continue living on the outskirts of Lisa's very private life and love her from afar, as he always has?

Lisa Stoddard was Brad's "friend with benefits" off and on about six years ago. She developed feelings for Brad and because of this, she left...moved away, for she knew that his heart belonged to Marti Willis and she just couldn't compete with that. She also, secretly had strong feelings for Johnny Moreland. Lisa has a kind heart, but is stubborn and strong willed. Her independence is one of her strongest qualities. She has never married and has a four year old son, Andrew, whom is the only man in her life, besides her step father. She can be generous at times, but, for the most part is reserved and finds it hard to trust and open up to people. Her heart has a strong wall built around it and she always has her guard up when it comes to men. Dating is not one of her favorable diversions. 

Stay tuned for more of “Meet the Characters” from True Love Endures.

Until it's release...check out the story that started it all...

True Love Waits

After her divorce and leaving her dream job in New York, Marti Willis returns to her home town of Leesburg to take over her mother's book store. She'd left eleven years ago, breaking the heart of the only man she's ever truly loved, Brad Mason. When their paths cross once again, the old flame is rekindled and sparks fly. But will Marti be able to let Brad in with the secret she's been hiding?

True Love Waits

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True Love Endures

The ongoing story of Brad and Marti 

from "True Love Waits", is now in progress.

 

If you have read True Love Waits, you’ll be excited about this heartwarming sequel that takes us into the life of Brad and Marti and the struggles they face together.

In the first book, we learned of a game changing secret that Marti had carried around for years…the horrible fate of not being able to have children.  Of course, love conquers all and Brad chose Marti over having an heir to carry on the family name.

Now, in True Love Endures, the tables are turned and Brad is the one with the life changing secret.  Only, this secret was kept from him for five years.  In the beginning of this story, you will learn of this secret and meet some new characters, including Lisa, who was only mentioned at the end of True Love Waits.

Brad waited eleven years for Marti to return.  Now, she’s back and they have begun a new life together.  It wasn’t easy winning her back.  She’d been keeping a secret all these years.  A secret that could have destroyed Brad’s desire to spend the rest of his life with her.  What was the big secret?  Marti couldn’t have children.  Normally, that might not be such a big deal, but, Brad had never kept it a secret that he wanted a big family with lots of kid’s pitter patting around their home.

Marti soon learned that Brad’s love for her over-ruled any other dream he had been fixated on.  Marti was a part of all of his dreams…he couldn’t let her go.  He didn’t want anyone but her for the rest of his life…kids or no kids.

Now…Brad has a secret.  It wasn’t his to keep for five years, but, suddenly, he is awakened to life changing circumstances that could destroy what he now has with his new bride.

Find out just how strong their love is and if they can weather the storm that is to come after learning this newly revealed information.  And, can true love endure all obstacles in their path?

Find out in TRUE LOVE ENDURES...coming soon.

Meet the supporting characters...

In this section, you will meet one or two of the supporting characters each week. There are a lot more involved in this story than in True Love Waits, so buckle in and make yourself comfortable. We have several characters to go through.

First up...
Cindy Greenup...

Best friend to Marti and mother to two adorable children. Married old high school classmate, Paul Greenup. She has a calming presence about her, but, if provoked, her Irish fiery temper takes control of her, otherwise controlled emotions, and all hell breaks loose. She will stand up for what she believes in, is strong willed and will fight for her friends, no matter what. Cindy is the only person Marti could trust with her secret. Turns out, she's the only one Brad could trust, as well. She knew that Brad had gone to New York to make things right with Marti years ago. However, she did not know that he never even talked to Marti. Now, all has been revealed and life goes on. But, now that Brad has a new secret...she finds it hard to keep it and tension brews between her, Brad and Marti.

While you await the release of this romantic short story...
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    True Love Waits  

After her divorce and leaving her dream job in New York, Marti Willis returns to her home town of Leesburg to take over her mother's book store. She'd left eleven years ago, breaking the heart of the only man she's ever truly loved, Brad Mason. When their paths cross once again, the old flame is rekindled and sparks fly. But will Marti be able to let Brad in with the secret she's been hiding? 

True Love Waits

Now Live on Smashwords!!

Marti Willis left her hometown of Leesburg, Virginia eleven years ago to chase her life time dream of becoming an editor at one of the most prominent publishing companies in New York. After graduating from NYU, she landed her dream job and married a friend from college. After six years of a rocky marriage and learning she couldn't have children, she divorced her husband and moved back home to take over her mother’s book store. Running into her old flame, Brad Mason, was foremost on her mind. They had been madly in love when she left for New York and Brad wanted to marry her. But his life was in Leesburg, so Marti made the tough decision to break ties with Brad and pursue her dream. The fact is, she's never stopped thinking about Brad and how much she wished she'd stayed. But not being able to have kids was something she didn't want for him. He had his heart set on having a family and she couldn't take that away from him. He'd be much better off without her.

Brad Mason had never loved any other woman but Marti Willis. He kept up with her life through her mother. When he learned that Marti and her husband divorced, he knew deep down that she would come back to him and they would be together. He began making plans for their future before he'd even seen or heard from her. He'd always known they were meant to be together. It was just a matter of time, and now that she's returning to Leesburg, the time has come to claim her as his own once again. His patience has paid off and now he can have the family he's always wanted.

When Brad and Marti come face to face, the old flame ignites uncontrollably and Marti finds herself struggling to keep her distance from him. Brad is relentless in his pursuit of her and all he can think of is taking her home with him and never letting her go again.

Marti falls under Brads spell and into his bed only to break his heart once again with the revelation that she can't have children. Brad is shocked and speechless, causing Marti to run away in despair and with yet another broken heart.

Will Brad be able to overlook having a family and love only Marti, or will his dream of having a family tear their love apart for good?

So…I’ve been told that this story is far from over! LOL! I have to admit, I really need to tell more of Brad and Marti’s story and even a couple of characters that were introduced in this story. I will keep the stories short and sweet to keep you hanging on. Just a few stories here and there to keep you occupied while I work on The Caldwell’s full length novels.

So stay tuned for the next installment of True Love Waits! I hope you enjoy this first story into Brad and Marti’s world.

Lots of Love!

~Ana B.

COVER REVEAL

For

“True Love Waits”

Available February 14^th!!

The perfect gift for your Valentine!!

It’s finally here! The super gorgeous cover for “True Love Waits”! It will go live on Friday…yep! Just in time for Valentine’s Day! And, what a gift? This short story delivers heartache, defeat, survival, longing, passion and, of course, true love.

After her divorce and leaving her dream job in New York, Marti Willis returns to her home town of Leesburg to take over her mother's book store. She'd left eleven years ago, breaking the heart of the only man she's ever truly loved, Brad Mason. When their paths cross once again, the old flame is rekindled and sparks fly. But will Marti be able to let Brad in with the secret she's been hiding?

So…without further adieu…

Marti Willis left her hometown of Leesburg, Virginia eleven years ago to chase her life time dream of becoming an editor at one of the most prominent publishing companies in New York. After graduating from NYU, she landed her dream job and married a friend from college. After six years of a rocky marriage and learning she couldn't have children, she divorced her husband and moved back home to take over her mother’s book store. Running into her old flame, Brad Mason, was foremost on her mind. They had been madly in love when she left for New York and Brad wanted to marry her. But his life was in Leesburg, so Marti made the tough decision to break ties with Brad and pursue her dream. The fact is, she's never stopped thinking about Brad and how much she wished she'd stayed. But not being able to have kids was something she didn't want for him. He had his heart set on having a family and she couldn't take that away from him. He'd be much better off without her.

Brad Mason had never loved any other woman but Marti Willis. He kept up with her life through her mother. When he learned that Marti and her husband divorced, he knew deep down that she would come back to him and they would be together. He began making plans for their future before he'd even seen or heard from her. He'd always known they were meant to be together. It was just a matter of time, and now that she's returning to Leesburg, the time has come to claim her as his own once again. His patience has paid off and now he can have the family he's always wanted.

When Brad and Marti come face to face, the old flame ignites uncontrollably and Marti finds herself struggling to keep her distance from him. Brad is relentless in his pursuit of her and all he can think of is taking her home with him and never letting her go again.

Marti falls under Brads spell and into his bed only to break his heart once again with the revelation that she can't have children. Brad is shocked and speechless, causing Marti to run away in despair and with yet another broken heart.

Will Brad be able to overlook having a family and love only Marti, or will his dream of having a family tear their love apart for good?

This book is a stand-alone…with the distant possibility of a spin off…and is in no way related to the “Love Lights” series.

For 18+ due to explicit content.

I do hope you enjoy this story as I have enjoyed writing it.

Be ready to grab your copy! Only two more days, and it could be yours!