About this ebook
A Heartfelt Contemporary Romance
Some love stories begin with fireworks.
Others begin with a simple lunch invitation.
Joey never had the luxury of a normal childhood. After losing his father at a young age, he became the man of the house long before he was ready, sacrificing his own dreams to provide for his family.
Rose was the complete opposite—quiet, reserved, and content living a simple life. She wasn't looking for love.
Then fate placed them at the same lunch table.
What begins as an unexpected friendship slowly blossoms into a love story filled with laughter, first kisses, marriage, parenthood, and dreams for the future. Together, they build a life centered on faith, family, and unwavering devotion.
But love is never without challenges.
When tragedy nearly takes Rose's life during childbirth, and years later a mistake threatens to destroy the trust they spent decades building, Joey and Rose must decide if their love is strong enough to survive life's most difficult storms.
Forever Was You: Till They Take My Heart Away is an emotional journey about sacrifice, forgiveness, second chances, and the kind of love that chooses the same person over and over again—even when life makes it difficult.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
❤️ Emotional contemporary romance
❤️ Marriage and family-centered stories
❤️ Second chances and forgiveness
❤️ Inspirational love stories
❤️ Tearjerker romances with happy endings
❤️ Faith, family, and enduring love
A powerful reminder that true love isn't about finding the perfect person.
It's about choosing the same imperfect person every day.
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About the author
About the Author
Darwin Manalo is a Filipino author who writes heartfelt novels about love, family, sacrifice, hope, and second chances. Through emotionally driven stories and unforgettable characters, he explores the beauty of ordinary lives transformed by extraordinary love.
His works span contemporary romance, LGBTQ+ fiction, inspirational drama, and epic fantasy, all sharing one purpose—to remind readers that the greatest stories are born from compassion, resilience, and the courage to keep loving despite life's challenges.
He is the author of The Promise, The Man Who Waited, the You and I series, The Azmaria Chronicles, and other inspiring novels that continue to touch readers around the world.
When he's not writing, Darwin enjoys creating stories that celebrate the power of family, faith, forgiveness, and the enduring hope found in every human heart.
