When rescue pilot Ethan Marshall touches down in his hometown, he doesn’t expect Clara Bennett to be waiting. Once inseparable as kids, their paths split Ethan chasing the open skies, Clara anchoring herself in the steady rhythm of small-town life. Now his return brings him back not only to the people who need his skill, but to the woman he once swore he’d never forget.
But home isn’t simple. Ethan has built his life around saving others, a vow that defines him but threatens to take everything maybe even the people who love him most. Clara admires his bravery, yet she knows the cost of devotion to the skies. Letting him close again means trusting that this time he’ll stay.
Together, they’ll face storms both old and new: the weight of past wounds, the risk of his dangerous calling, and the fragile hope that love can outlast uncertainty.
Can Ethan prove that some promises run deeper than duty, or will the sky take him away again?
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Part of the sweet romance series “Forever by Your Side,” where every friendship blossoms into a timeless love story.
Forever by Your Side is a series where friendship quietly grows into something lasting. Each standalone story follows two people who’ve shared years together neighbors, classmates, childhood companions only to realize their bond runs deeper than they ever named. Set in close-knit towns filled with trust and belonging, the romances shine a light on everyday heroes: teachers, nurses, firefighters, soldiers. With tender moments, steady courage, and endings filled with hope, these wholesome tales remind us that love often begins with the person who’s been beside us all along.
Sometimes forever starts with a best friend.
