Against evil. Against self. Against time. Against all odds.

Embark on a heart-pounding, time-bending journey, perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon and Susanna Kearsley. This award-winning series masterfully weaves together romance, mystery, and suspense across lifetimes, following Siena Forte, a haunted mural artist whose past life visions hold the key to unlocking a chilling ancient revenge vow. Alongside her FBI husband, Ryan Casey, Siena must confront the tragic missteps of their shared past while navigating the deadly dangers of their present.

A 2025 Hawthorne Prize Shortlist nominee, this epic saga spans centuries from medieval Ireland to modern America, where past and present collide in a tale of passion, betrayal, and the ultimate battle for love.

BOOK 1: THROUGH THE VENEER OF TIME: Siena's artistic block shatters when she's drawn into vivid past life visions, taking her back to 16th-century Ireland. There, she discovers eerie parallels between her life and that of a noblewoman named Neave McConway. But when Siena uncovers the dark truth behind her visions, she realizes her connection to Neave is not the creative inspiration it seemed—and that her shocking ancient vow might be the key to stopping a modern-day serial killer.

BOOK 2: INTO THE LURE OF TIME: As Siena’s visions take a dark turn, past and present clash once more, pulling her into a tragic tailspin of jealousy, insecurities, and mistakes of her distant past. But when the echoes of Siena’s past life lure her into a scandalous indiscretion that threatens to destroy her marriage, it forces her to confront a chilling truth: she’s not a victim of circumstance, but a perpetrator of her own downfall. And this bloodcurdling revelation is only the beginning of her battle.

BOOK 3: BENEATH THE SHADOW OF TIME: As the shadows of their tragic past close in, Siena and Ryan's love is threatened by a hidden enemy whose betrayal could destroy everything. With Ryan's life at stake, Siena's visions reveal the desperate truth: only Ryan's fulfillment of his ancient sacred vow can save them from a fate that transcends time and death. In a heart-pumping race against time, Ryan must confront his darkest fears and honor his promise to Siena, or risk losing her forever. The stakes have never been higher, and the outcome has never been more uncertain in this riveting conclusion to the Always and Forever trilogy.

Rich in historical intrigue and brimming with romance and suspense, the Always and Forever trilogy is a tale of love that defies the bounds of time. Will Siena and Ryan break the cycle of heartache, or are they destined to be torn apart again? Dive into this unforgettable historical time travel romance series to find out.

Vera Bell is a 2024 Georgia Author of the Year nominee in the First Novel category, a Romance Gold Winner in Reader Views Literary Awards, and a recipient of multiple awards from American Book Fest, American Writing Awards, and the Historical Fiction Company.