With two weddings in their future, Shelly and Carla tolerated each other for the sake of their fiances who were more like brothers than friends. But when it came time to say their vows, Greg promised, "Til death do us part," never suspecting what the future held. And when Jesse made the promise, "To have and to hold...," he said his vows to a grieving bride whose secrets would nearly destroy him one day. This is the story of four college students who marry, graduate and move on with their lives only to see their friendship and ultimately, their hearts torn apart by temptation, lust and deceit. And though death enters and exacts its toll, this is also the story of new beginnings and hope that transcends circumstances. With a satisfying ending that will encourage and deeply touch the hearts of its readers, As if They Held Forever, promises a passionate journey with as many unforeseeable twists and turns as a winding country road."