Forever and Always (Tyler Creek)

Monica

Hunter and I were a duet both on and off stage at Tyler Creek high school until he left me broken-hearted to follow his Broadway dreams.

Fifteen years later, I've made peace with my decision to stay behind in our hometown. I've become a drama teacher and am building a business with my best friend, Darcie.

However, when Hunter returns to star in a benefit production for the local community theater and Darcie casts me as his love interest, our hearts are once again singing love songs.

But Hunter and I have been here before multiple times over the years and he always, always chooses his acting career over building a life with me in Tyler Creek.

It's going to take a whole lot of convincing and groveling from him to make me believe he's here to stay.

Roxie Clarke writes sweet romance featuring houseplants, hunky heroes, and happily ever afters.

She lives outside Portland, OR with her husband and their five children. It is loud at her house.