Forever Yours

Forever Yours

by MJ Smith

In the midst of a war, Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Williams answers the call of adventure. With her father’s permission and blessing, Liz leaves home and travels to the RAF’s training camp in the South of England and begins training. She knows her childhood friend is training at the same camp and wonders deep down if she will see him.

Philip MacLeod is no stranger to adventure. He enrolls in the army as soon as the war breaks in Europe and until he can fly his own plane in the Royal Air Force. When he receives a letter from his mother letting him know Liz joined the war effort, he wonders why she invades his thoughts and dreams. He keeps his promise to his mother, and waits for Liz’s arrival.

Seeing each other again throws Philip completely off guard. He questions his feelings for her. And he desires her with every fiber of his body. He watches her train with the other female pilots and defends her whenever another soldier makes a hurtful remark.

Liz is in love with Philip. But no one will stop her from flying in the Royal Air Force’s woman squadron; not even her friend. They share a passionate kiss the first evening they spend alone since her arrival on the training base. She is left wanting him more kisses, and wonders about his true feelings.

Reconnaissance missions are next on her list. And she doesn’t give up. But Philip is none too happy with her decision. Indeed, he’s afraid to lose her. With his new promotion, Philip has now the authority to stop Liz from taking part in any reconnaissance mission. Angry, Liz goes confronts Philip in his office. He kisses her in hopes she understands how much he loves her and doesn’t want to lose her. But she decides nothing will stop her.

On a weekend away from the base, Liz goes to London to visit her aunt and uncle. Philip follows her and declares his love for her. Yet, Liz doesn’t believe him. In his cozy hotel room, Liz and Philip talk and share a passionate night. Philip gives Liz his grandmother's engagement ring, promising his undying love to her. Liz finally realizes how much Philip loves her.

After months of training and a few combat flights, Liz finally goes on a reconnaissance mission into enemy territory with Philip and a few other chosen pilots. There, they are met with heavy artillery fire resulting in the loss of Philip's best friend Rob Miller. However, Philip would only discover, once securely landed, that not only was Rob shot down but Liz too.

Philip is filled with anger, frustration and sadness when he was grounded. While he's waiting for his orders to search for Liz, Philip is sent to train with an elite team of paratroopers who are able to go behind enemy territory. Yet, Philip is on the verge of losing all hope of ever seeing Liz again.

Finally, the ‘Red Devils’ and Philip are sent behind enemy lines in search for Liz. But danger lurks everywhere, and they return without her. Frustrated, Philip loses hope of ever finding her again.

Meanwhile, while Liz is trapped in enemy territory she doesn’t remember her life before the crash. Flashes and dreams give her hints of her life. And a ring she wears on a string around her neck.

Arnaud, a young and handsome French painter saves her life and helps her recover from her wounds. Liz is immediately attracted to him. But she fears for her life and questions his kindness towards her. Days pass and Liz finally trusts Arnaud and lets him help her and take care of her. He brings her to the crash site and memories of the accident and her life with Philip in England return. Liz regains her memory. Yet, no hopes of a rescue from Philip or the Allies.

She falls in love with Arnaud and discovers he belongs to the French Resistance. She wonders about his secret missions and fears her life is in danger because of the enemy’s frequent visits to Arnaud’s farm house.

Liz and Arnaud share passionate moments and get to know each other. But Liz loves Philip too much to let him go. She prays he will find her and bring her home before she loses her heart and hope.

During one of his missions in Normandy, Philip is injured when an enemy sniper fires at him. He is sent to England and meets another woman while he recovers from an injury. He falls in love with Anabelle, but he decides that Liz is his one true love.

In Normandy, Liz overhears Arnaud talking about the allied invasion with one of his friends. She prepares to leave but Arnaud insists she waits for his return. Determined, she leaves Arnaud’s house in the middle of the night dressed in his borrowed clothes and heads towards the Allies’ rendez-vous point. But danger lurks around her. Enemy soldiers roam everywhere. They are ready to shoot anyone trying to leave the area.

The Allied invasion begins and Philip is sent into enemy territory once more. He and his fellow paratroopers prepare the sectors where the allies should land. He prays this mission will reunite him with Liz.

Once his mission complete, Philip returns to base set up in a Norman farmhouse. In the early morning light, he finds Liz seriously wounded and unconscious. Afraid he lost her, he prays for her recovery and her love. Around her neck, he finds the ring he gave her and prays she will be his wife. He stays with her until he leaves for another mission.

Liz returns home and recovers from her wounds. During her recovery, she wonders about Philip and his whereabouts. And she looks for her ring Philip gave her. She gives up hope on ever seeing Philip again. Once she recovers, she volunteers at a nearby hospital in London but sees Philip’s handsome face everywhere she looks.

On leave from his latest mission in Belgium, Philip returns to London to find Liz. He sees her sitting on a bench with another man. Heartbroken, Philip leaves without saying another word. He returns to the front until the end of the war.

Once the war over, Liz goes back home and is reunited with her family. There, she lives her life as best possible. But she cannot forget Philip. She still loves him and wonders if they will ever reunite.

Philip finds Liz at home but she doesn’t return his love. He knows she is hurt. Her parents encourage him to fight for her and their love. Unsure, he waits for Liz to show him some sign she still loves him. But he is no longer certain about her love for him.

Finding her in the family’s cabin, Philip shows and tells Liz how much he loves her and promises his undying love to her. After months without seeing each other, they make amends in a passionate reunion.

Reviews for Forever Yours:

"Grab a cozy chair, a hot cup of tea, and get ready for a journey you will never forget in FOREVER YOURS. This is one story that ranks high in powerful emotions." ~ Coffee Time Romance

"FOREVER YOURS is a romantic romp through Europe during World War II, continuing well after VE-Day. This is an action packed story from the battlefields to the bedroom, with a lot of romance, a lot of tension, sexual and otherwise. Definitely a page turner!" ~ Romancing the Pubs

"FOREVER YOURS is a touching romantic tale of two young people who discover true love in war torn Europe while heroically serving their country. Their story of love, loss and devotion tugs at the heart strings while engaging the reader in realities of war." ~ Fiction Vixen