Short Synopsis
Set among the bayous of Old Louisiana and the grand avenues of New Orleans, Always & Forever is the stirring saga of a Creole family and of two women, bound by blood and friendship, who are tested by prejudice, betrayal, and the tragedies of slavery.

Full Synopsis
Since they were children running barefoot about Toulouse Plantation, Josie and Cleo have been as close as sisters, forging an unbreakable bond that defies their roles as mistress and slave. Together, the two have shared secrets and protected each other through happiness and heartbreak. They never dream they could also share an intense passion for the same man, the elegant, charming, and irresistibly seductive Bertrand Chamard. His love will change their friendship forever and set in motion a series of events from which there can be no turning back.

Set among the bayous of Old Louisiana and the grand avenues of New Orleans, Always & Forever is the stirring saga of a Creole family and of two women, bound by blood and friendship, who are tested by prejudice, betrayal, and the tragedies of slavery.

"A powerful saga . . . Craig's sweeping debut brings you straight into her characters' lives, and her vivid descriptions and historical details allow you to see, hear, smell and fully experience the story of two remarkable women." ---RT Book Reviews

"Though labeled as a romance, this is really a family saga in the grand old style, told by a master storyteller. . . . I can't say how much I enjoyed visiting with Craig's fascinating and believable characters; while I was reading, the hours flew by." ---Historical Novels Review

"A powerful story that is reminiscent of the great epic novels of early writers such as Mitchell and Steinbeck." ---Fresh Fiction

"Told with strength and honesty . . . age-old values and true love hoping to conquer all will captivate the audience." ---Mystic Castle