Now Until Forever [Mass Market Paperback]

Karen White-Owens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2006

Can She Forget The Past...

Professional set designer and recent widow Ryan Mitchell finds comfort working on a new television show. She also finds handsome studio executive Keir Southall, a divorced father of two. The attraction is undeniable¯but Ryan is deeply concerned about what dating the owner of the studio could do to her professional reputation.

And Take A Chance On The Future?

But her co-workers don't seem to mind and Keir's children welcome her with open arms. It looks like a new chance for love until the son of a friend of Keir's ex-wife starts a fight with Keir's young son, calling Ryan a home wrecker. Horrified that her relationship with Keir is hurting his children, Ryan must now choose between her own happiness and the peaceful, happy lives she wants for his children...

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A hardworking set designer and young widow, Ryan Mitchell has good reason for swearing off office romances in White-Owens's mellow new novel. She has a reputation to uphold—one that doesn't involve sleeping her way to the top of the television production food chain. All of that changes, though, when she meets the big boss, Keir Southhall: award-winning director, owner of One Leaf Studio and recently divorced. The attraction between the two is undeniable, and against Ryan's better judgment they begin dating in secret. After revealing themselves as a couple to their co-workers and families, Ryan's on-set boss, Glo, becomes angry; Ryan's sister disapproves; and Keir's two grade-school–aged children want nothing to do with Ryan—pulling them both in a number of different directions. The romance between Ryan and Keir, though passionate, has little suspense behind it—the couple connects early on—and Ryan's willingness to throw her relationship rules out the window further dulls the conflict. What's left is a series of mundane confrontations stretched to fill out entire chapters, including some wishy-washy stabs at the emotional fallout from Ryan's husband's death, a theme that fades in and out of the novel without much emotional depth. (Dec.)
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Dafina (December 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758218788
• ISBN-13: 978-0758218780
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,939,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Karen White Owens is a lifelong resident of Detroit Michigan. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology and master of library and information science from Wayne State University. In addition to writing, she is an adult reference librarian at the Mount Clemens Public Library.

Ms. Owens is the author of eight romance novels and two novellas. Her 2004 novel, Circles of Love received a 4-1/2 Gold review from Romantic Times Book Club, the highest honor an author can receive and was nominated Best Multicultural Novel for 2004. Love Changes Everything received 4-1/2 stars Romantic Times Book Club and top pick for November 2005. Her next novel, I Can Make You Love Me will be released October 6, 2009

Currently she works as a part time instructor at Wayne State University's Interdisciplinary Studies Program, teaching writing communications skills to undergraduate students. At Wayne County Community College District, she teaches Introduction to Library Science. Gary her husband of twenty years is her biggest fan.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "...A great romantic story that will tug at the hearts of readers.", December 20, 2006

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This review is from: Now Until Forever (Mass Market Paperback)

"Now Until Forever is a great romantic story that will tug at the hearts of readers."

"Ryan Mitchell became a widow after the death of her husband Galen. It's been three years now and she is beginning to put her life back together again."

"Ryan is hired as a set designer at One Leaf Studios owned by Keir Southhall. He is recently divorced and the father of two children, Adam and Emily. Immediately an attraction develops between the two. They agree to take their relationship slow, but before long Ryan's career becomes a concern as well as falling for a man who has a ready made family."

"An incident occurs that causes Ryan to question if her relationship with Keir is causing problems for his children.

Past hurts, jealousy and mean spirits come to play in this terrific story that realistically portrays the upside and downside of finding new love."

"Karen White-Owens does an excellent job illustrating that the road to love and happiness may not be a straight path, sometimes there are twist and turns along the way."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars R's Goods, February 17, 2009

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R's Goods "R's Goods" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Now Until Forever (Mass Market Paperback)

I thought the story had wonderful elements. The romance was sizzling and realistic and the couple had a great relationship. There were drawbacks which all couples have and that's why I think the author did a nice job making them and their dilemmas seem so real. This is a good, up and coming author and I highly recommend all of her books. I'll be looking for more by her.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended reading, August 3, 2008

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Amisha (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Now Until Forever (Mass Market Paperback)

Now Until Forever is an ideal summertime read. Karen White-Owens has created memorable characters that will have readers thinking, "Wonder what's going on with Keir and Ryan these days?" Recommended reading for laid-back afternoons.