A Moment Forever - Trade Paperback

Author signed, 6x9, 566 pages.

A beautiful, heart-stirring, WW2 epic saga.

In the summer of 1992, a young writer is bequeathed the abandoned home of a great-uncle she never knew. The house has a romantic history and is unlike any home she has ever seen. Juliana Martel felt as though she stepped into a time capsule—a snapshot of 1942. The epic romance—and heartache—of the former occupant unfold through reading his wartime letters found in the attic, compelling her on a quest to construct the man. His life, as well as his sweetheart’s, during the Second World War were as mysterious as his disappearance in 1950.

Carrying her own pain inflicted by the abandonment of her mother and unexpected death of her father, Juliana embarks on a journalist’s dream to find her great-uncle and the woman he once loved. Enlisting the reluctant assistance of a man whose family is closely related to the secrets, she uncovers the carefully hidden events of her great-uncle's and others' lives - and will ultimately change her own with their discovery.

Reviews

"Has a solid pace and kept me reading to the last page. The romantic element in the story brings an epic feel. It is a love story that transcends time. I believe this last element brings the reader a splash of magic." ~ Impressions In Ink, 5 *

One of June, 2016 Favorite Reads - Of Pens and Pages "One of my best and most unforgettable reads; 5 stars isn't enough to show how much I love this book!" ~ Of Pens and Pages, 5*

"A Moment Forever was enchanting. Gardiner's research and references to the time were so carefully crafted and elegantly written, you felt as if you were in this place and time. With its intrigue, romance and captivating setting, this book will resonate in your heart and in your mind for a long time." ~ Margie's Must Reads 5*

"How would you pay homage to those you love? How far would you go to make reparations for the past and to make amends? When should you let the past lie where it is and move on? A Moment Forever by Cat Gardiner is like the smooth sounds of Doris Day singing "Again". It pulls you into Gardiner's world page by page, and it wraps you up in the passionate notes of Vera Lynn's "Yours". I cannot wait for the second book in this series." ~ Savvy Verse & Wit 5*

Awards: *2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Romance Finalist*

2016 Favorite Historical Fiction - Diary of an Eccentric

2016 Favorite Non-Austenesque Novel - Austenesque Reviews

2016 Favorite Read - Of Pens and Pages

This story of undying love, born amidst the darkest era in modern history, unfolded on the breathtaking Gold Coast of Long Island in 1942. A Jewish, Army Air Forces pilot and an enchanting society debutante—young lovers—deception—and a moment in time that lasted forever.

A Moment Forever is an evocative journey that will resonate with you long after you close the book. Romance, heartache, and the power of love, atonement, and forgiveness transform lives long after the horrors and scars of the Second World War have ended.

ISBN: 978-0-9973130-0-0