When Promises Are Forever: A River Wild Romantic Suspense Novel

A dream job, the perfect boss, and a surprise invitation. An unexpected chance for happiness? Or a mistake that will cost her everything? Through hard work and determination, Sara Messinger has earned her place in a prestigious Melbourne law firm. The young lawyer is grateful for the encouragement and support she has received, but she is not foolish. She carefully guards her heart.Oliver Johnson is investigating a threat towards her wealthy employer, who comes from a powerful and secretive family. Sara's name is on a list of potential suspects, but Oliver is certain that she is nothing more than an innocent bystander. That is, until her best friend decides to play matchmaker... When Sara is drawn into a world where extortion, violent intimidation and betrayal are the common currency, Oliver is torn between his mission and an inexplicable urge to protect a woman who can never be his.Additional information about where this book fits in the River Wild Romantic Suspense series: This is the fifth book in a seven-book series, but it stands alone and can be read independently from the other books. Central characters from the other books are included in this story, and a timeline and a character list specific to this book are included in the additional information at the back. A brief description of the other books is also included. There are key themes that carry across the series, which are written through the lens of a Christian worldview. The darker themes in this story include unhealthy relationships, misplaced trust and potential for abuse.This story begins with an encounter that pre-dates the first book. Previously untold facts are introduced, and as the saga unfolds, some key series events are explored from a different perspective. Sara and Oliver do not identify as having (or needing) a personal faith but circumstances bring them to a place where they acknowledge that they are broken and in need of rescue. The choices that they make from that point leads to personal transformation. The happy-ever-after ending Sara hoped for comes at great personal cost for both of them.

• | Author: Chrissy Garwood
• | Publisher: Chrisolite Books
• | Publication Date: May 10, 2021
• | Number of Pages: 356 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0648965120
• | ISBN-13: 9780648965121