Always and Forever Series by Vera Bell

200+ Positive Reviews on Amazon • Seven Literary Awards For fans of Diana Gabaldon and Susanna Kearsley comes a riveting new tale of time travel and romantic suspense: A haunted painter's past life visions are not the creative inspiration they seemed. They're a harbinger of her ancient revenge vow, and her FBI husband won't find the serial killer until she fulfills it. But it may already be too late. 1559, ULSTER, IRELAND... more200+ Positive Reviews on Amazon • Seven Literary Awards For fans of Diana Gabaldon and Susanna Kearsley comes a riveting new tale of time travel and romantic suspense: A haunted painter's past life visions are not the creative inspiration they seemed. They're a harbinger of her ancient revenge vow, and her FBI husband won't find the serial killer until she fulfills it. But it may already be too late. 1559, ULSTER, IRELAND. When a young noblewoman Neave McConway weds the newly elected King of Tyrone, Aedan O'Neal, the couple’s rare union of love and passion becomes the talk of the region. But Aedan’s bold rule and fierce defiance of the English crown threaten his powerful enemies, and they’ll stop at nothing to crush his growing influence. After Aedan rides off to fight against the English occupiers, Neave suffers a shocking attack that will forever alter both their lives — as well as the lives they have not yet lived.2009, WASHINGTON, D.C. While mural artist Siena Forte battles a creative block, her FBI husband Ryan Casey struggles with a serial killer case. When research leads Siena to the practice of Past Life Regression, she stumbles upon irresistible inspiration. But after her art exposes her to a vicious ancient adversary, she discovers the true reason for her past life visions. They're a harbinger of her centuries-old revenge vow, and the serial killer can't be stopped until she fulfills it. But there is another person from the past with unfinished business—her husband.Will Siena and Ryan settle their long-overdue score, or will the past repeat itself in a chilling parallel? If you love time travel romance with elements of suspense, mystery, fantasy, and a touch of magic, don't miss this thrilling read! "A true masterpiece. It is a book that once read is impossible to forget." — Highly Recommended Award of Excellence from The Historical Fiction Company "The intricate and creative plot is one you will not want to miss. Anxiously awaiting book two." — Five Star Review from Reader Views "Vera Bell's novel successfully combines historical fiction, romance, and a contemporary thriller." — Historical Novel Society "Past and present lives collide in Vera Bell's hauntingly beautiful debut. A sexy, sensuous tale." — Julie McElwain, national award-winning journalist and author of A Murder in Time "Bell mixes romance, mystery, and history to take the reader on an adventure across centuries." ​​​​​​​— BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly "Against the backdrop of love, hate, and a killer’s threat lies the attraction of a thriller’s fast pace and heated twists." ​​​​​​— D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review less

In this gripping sequel to the award-winning novel, Through the Veneer of Time, echoes of Siena’s past life lure her into a shocking indiscretion that threatens to destroy her marriage. She alone can undo the damage, but this chilling revelation is only the beginning of her battle. 1564, ULSTER, IRELAND. After Aedan’s diplomatic visit to Queen Elizabeth’s court results in his compulsory divorce and arranged marriage, Neave’s violent unraveling drives her into another man’s arms... moreIn this gripping sequel to the award-winning novel, Through the Veneer of Time, echoes of Siena’s past life lure her into a shocking indiscretion that threatens to destroy her marriage. She alone can undo the damage, but this chilling revelation is only the beginning of her battle. 1564, ULSTER, IRELAND. After Aedan’s diplomatic visit to Queen Elizabeth’s court results in his compulsory divorce and arranged marriage, Neave’s violent unraveling drives her into another man’s arms. But in seeking revenge, Neave falls into a perfect trap set by Aedan’s enemy. By the time she learns the truth, it’s too late to undo the damage to Aedan, herself, and the hard-won peace in Ulster. When despair makes her reckless, the price will be a lifetime of infamy, confinement, and isolation from what Neave treasures most—Aedan and her son.2011, WASHINGTON D.C./DALLAS, TX. It seems like a reasonable plan—Siena finishing her final mural in D.C. while Ryan starts his new job in Dallas. But when Siena meets Ryan’s new FBI partner, an inexplicable fit of jealousy sends her on a downward spiral. To make matters worse, the present mirrors the past when her visions take a startling turn. Consumed by insecurities, Siena takes a drastic step, which proves a catastrophic lapse in judgment. When her self-fulfilling prophecy unfolds in a devastating inversion of the past, Siena’s actions could cost her the two people she most fears to lose—Ryan and their baby. Will Siena and Ryan beat their disastrous odds, or is their marriage foredoomed? If you love time travel romance with dark undertones, as well as elements of domestic suspense, psychosexual thriller, and a touch of magic, don’t miss the second installment of the Always and Forever trilogy! "An achingly beautiful story that lingered in my thoughts long after I’d finished the last page." — Jodi Jensen, Author of Sophie's Key "Bell had me feeling 'all the feels' as I feverishly turned each page." — Five Star Review from Reader Views "Vera's brilliant storytelling comes out in full force again in this exceptional sequel." — The Bookish Historian Book Reviews "It’s literally taking me a few days to finally come down from the rollercoaster. (I mean that in the best way)." — Irish Booklover Book Reviews "BEWARE…this book will leave you with an awful hangover and thinking about it for days long after you’ve finished." — Kindle Babe Book Reviews "Bell's vision is imaginative, sexy, and sweeping. The author offers a distinctive voice for the two time periods (and) populates the novel with complex and flawed characters." — BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly "Not only a satisfying continuation of Siena’s growth process, but a story that simmers with intrigue, passion, historical insights, and thoroughly engrossing revelations." — D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review less

In this riveting conclusion to the Always and Forever trilogy, Ryan's classified new case awakens Siena's greatest fears. As shadows of the past deepen and close in, only Ryan’s fulfillment of his ancient sacred vow can dispel them. 1566, ULSTER, IRELAND. Neave lives in fear as Queen Elizabeth’s obscene bounty on Aedan’s head turns him into a target. Undeterred, Aedan enlists his allies, the Antrim Scots, in his relentless fight to free Ireland from English rule... moreIn this riveting conclusion to the Always and Forever trilogy, Ryan's classified new case awakens Siena's greatest fears. As shadows of the past deepen and close in, only Ryan’s fulfillment of his ancient sacred vow can dispel them. 1566, ULSTER, IRELAND. Neave lives in fear as Queen Elizabeth’s obscene bounty on Aedan’s head turns him into a target. Undeterred, Aedan enlists his allies, the Antrim Scots, in his relentless fight to free Ireland from English rule. But when greed and treachery hide in plain sight, nothing is as it seems. After Aedan’s plans crumble in a shocking twist, he makes a solemn oath to heartbroken Neave—one he may have to honor in another lifetime.2013, MIAMI, FL. When Siena discovers the truth about Ryan’s new case and their tragic past life, she realizes he is in mortal danger. Tormented, she begs him to quit, but Ryan is determined despite an inner voice urging him to do right by her. Unwilling to be sidetracked, he resolves to deal with it later and on his own terms. But when a ruthless cartel takes Ryan hostage, he just might run out of time.Will Ryan uphold his vow to Siena, or are they destined for disaster... again? If you love time travel romance with elements of reincarnation, suspense, mystery, drama, and a touch of magic, don't miss the grand finale of the Always and Forever trilogy! “Truly, this is a book, actually an entire series, which will mesmerize readers as they turn the pages. You will not be able to put it down.” — Five Star Review from Reader Views “Wow! This was the perfect ending to an amazing story. This series has had me gripped from the beginning, and Vera has become my favourite historical romance author.” — Irish Booklover Book Reviews “Edge of your seat suspense (like literally, I was reading straight up in bed one night!) Bittersweet moments that wrench your heart out of your chest.” — I Bee Reading Book Reviews “Wow—what a killer alternative ending. I love it! It packs such an emotional gut-punch." — Michelle Darnell, Editor of Beneath the Shadow of Time less