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    Forever and a Day: The Forever Series, #8
    Forever and a Day: The Forever Series, #8
    Forever and a Day: The Forever Series, #8
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    Forever and a Day: The Forever Series, #8

    By Mona Ingram

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    Holding on to secrets isn't always a good idea

    Jodi Fleming seems to have it all. But when Shaun Foster attempts to take their relationship to the next level, she shuts down. What lingering secret makes Jodi think she's unworthy of love? A fierce advocate for her friends and customers, will she have the strength to face her own past?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMona Ingram
    Release dateAug 28, 2016
    ISBN9781927745205
    Forever and a Day: The Forever Series, #8
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    Mona Ingram

    Mona Ingram loves to make up stories and is the author of more than four dozen romances. Most mornings she can be found at her computer, trying to keep up with the characters in her current work, many of whom invariably want to go off in a completely different direction than she planned. But that’s the joy of writing. An avid bird watcher, Mona is particularly happy when she can combine bird watching with travel.

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      Forever and a Day - Mona Ingram

      The FOREVER Series

      Book Eight

      Forever and a Day

      by

      Mona Ingram

      COVER DESIGN:

      Elizabeth Mackey Graphic Design

      About This Series

      Each book in the ‘Forever’ series focuses on a woman at a crossroads in her life. These romances contain no graphic sex, but instead focus on the woman’s story, and how her journey leads to love. Novella-length at between 28,00-43,000 words, they are complete stories, and may be read in any order.

      Copyright © 2016 Mona Ingram

      All rights reserved.

      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination, or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events or locations is entirely coincidental.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Chapter One

      Chapter Two

      Chapter Three

      Chapter Four

      Chapter Five

      Chapter Six

      Chapter Seven

      Chapter Eight

      Chapter Nine

      Chapter Ten

      Chapter Eleven

      Chapter Twelve

      Chapter Thirteen

      Chapter Fourteen

      Epilogue

      Chapter One

      JODI SWITCHED THE PHONES over to voicemail, then locked the front door of New Beginnings. Her assistant usually closed up the fitness studio, but Chrissy was part of a wedding the following weekend and Jodi had given her the afternoon off to go for the final fitting for her bridesmaid’s dress. Was it her imagination, or was everyone getting married these days?

      Probably just my imagination, she mused and walked to the wall of windows overlooking Victoria’s Inner Harbour. In the past few months she’d found herself standing here more frequently at the end of the day. Perhaps it was her age group, but many of her friends seemed to have settled into long-term relationships recently and in spite of the upbeat appearance she fought to maintain, that empty spot near her heart ached a little more with each passing day.

      If only she could conquer the fear that held her back every time Shaun started talking about making their relationship permanent. Even just thinking about it, her pulse ratcheted up, a sure sign that panic was setting in. He’d shown an unbelievable amount of patience, backing off every time she became flustered, but he was only human and one of these days he’d give up on her.

      Maybe that would be best, she said aloud, knowing even as the words came out that they were a lie. She’d slowly fallen in love with Shaun over the past year and a half. No crashing cymbals, no fireworks in the sky, just slow-building love and understanding between them that boded well for a long-term relationship. It was that depth of feeling that frightened her the most. Because if she ever got up the nerve to tell him about herself, he’d be gone like a shot. What man wouldn’t?

      Talking to yourself?

      Jodi turned. Oh, it’s you, Jenna. You startled me, she said, greeting the other woman warmly as she made her way through the equipment. I didn’t think there was anyone left in the building. She glanced toward the front door. I’ve turned the lock, but you can get out.

      Jenna nodded. I was the last one downstairs in the locker room. She moved a bit closer. You look tired, Jodi. Is everything all right?

      Her friend’s concern caught her off guard, and she nodded without speaking, afraid that Jenna would catch the tremor in her voice if she tried to speak. Owner of one of Victoria’s premier photographic studios, one of Jenna’s strengths was reading her subject’s moods.

      Jenna tilted her head. I was hoping to grab a bottle of water from the juice bar. Would you mind?

      Jodi glanced over at the bar and its row of stools. I’ll come with you. I have to check and make sure the coffee maker is turned off. She sighed. I suppose I should clean it out, as well.

      Jenna grabbed a bottle of water and climbed up on one of the stools as Jodi emptied the coffee into the sink. It seems like a long time ago that I came in here, broke and homeless. A small smile played around her lips. You were good to me that day. That was the day I met Danny. And Brett, of course.

      Finally, a neutral subject. How is he?

      Who? Danny or Brett? Jenna tipped up the bottle of water. Brett is wonderful, of course, and Danny... well, what can I say? I swear, that kid is nine going on nineteen.

      Jodi checked the inside of the coffee maker, took a last swipe at a spot she’d missed and rinsed it out for the second time. She shot a quick look at the woman on the other side of the bar. I sometimes wonder why you need to come here when you have an active child.

      Jenna ran a finger through the condensation on the side of the water bottle. Fair enough, but coming here is more than a workout for me. It’s my ‘me’ time. She paused. That might sound selfish, but coming here is something I need. I love Danny... you know that, but he can be exhausting. I have no idea how some of these single mothers cope with two and three kids. Thank goodness for Holly.

      Jodi put the coffee maker back on the counter. Your nanny?

      Nanny? No, Holly runs the studio. She lives there, actually. She pointed through the front windows to Wharf Street. I met her just down the street one day. She was homeless at the time and some older guy was trying to take her welfare money. Now she manages the studio, plus she designed and implemented my website. Danny spends a lot of time with her, that’s what I meant. She stared at the water bottle, but her eyes were focused on something distant. That boy has such an eye for what makes a good photograph, it’s uncanny. We have another exhibition coming up, ‘Victoria Through the Eyes of a Child’, and he’s had twelve of his photographs accepted. She shook her head. Anyway, we were talking about Holly. You might even know her. I think she was hanging out with that group that included Adam. You know him; he worked on your Christmas window with Tori.

      Yes, I know him. He’s a talented young man, but I don’t think I’ve ever met Holly.

      I don’t know how I ever got along without her. Jenna finished the water and put the bottle in the recycling bin. Which reminds me, I’d better get home and heat up some dinner. Thankfully I have it all ready.

      Jodi checked the room once more as the two women made their way toward the front door. "That’s the way I feel about Chrissy. She’s been with me since I opened

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