Embracing the journey of love from the beginning to new beginnings.

Whether capturing the rush of new romance or the lingering ache of a final embrace, Before and After I Do honors the full spectrum of devotion —celebrating connection, vulnerability, and the courage to forge hope from heartbreak. You’ll meet:

• The Dedicated Professional: Driven by ambition and the pursuit of perfection, she balances her career growth with the yearning for emotional fulfillment, questioning whether true connection can flourish amid daily pressures.

• The Romantic: Endlessly comparing her relationships with those around her, she finds herself at a crossroads. Faced with a pivotal choice between clinging to a familiar love or risking vulnerability for something extraordinary.

• The Couple: United by dreams of building a home. He struggles with the fear of failing as a provider, while she worries that their shared vision is slipping beyond reach. An unexpected encounter with a kind stranger reignites their belief in the path they have chosen, reminding them that partnership means weathering storms together.

The Wife: In the aftermath of marriage, she uncovers deception that shatters her sense of security. One night, she discovers the strength to confront betrayal with a resolve forged in solitude and self-compassion. As she pieces together a future from fractured trust. A tribute to beginnings, endings, and the beautiful possibilities that bloom. These tales invite readers to feel the warmth of rekindled hope and the quiet courage found in unexpected places.

Linda Clark, based in the Midwest, has long nurtured a passion for writing. Her journey into romance writing began when a friend, moved by the emotion in Linda’s class project, encouraged her to explore the genre. This pivotal moment inspired her to broaden her horizons and try her hand at fiction.