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Truly Everlasting
TRULY EVERLASTING IS NOW A MOVIE. THIS IS THE COMMEMORATIVE EDITION THAT INCLUDES - THE NOVEL TRULY EVERLASTING; THE MOVIE SCRIPT; AND PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN OF THE ON CAST AND CREW ON SET.
As the holidays settle in around Houston, Texas, young Austin has but one wish- for a Christmas Daddy. When his mother, Felicia Madaris, learns of his wish, she turns to childhood rival turned family friend, Trask Maxwell, to help fulfill her young son’s wish. But soon, Felicia realizes that its not just Austin’s Christmas wish that is coming true….
READ THE BOOK AND THEN BUY THE MOVIE:
DVD OF MOVIE GOES ON SALE NOVEMBER 25, 2011 AT: www.filmbaby.com
As the holidays settle in around Houston, Texas, young Austin has but one wish- for a Christmas Daddy. When his mother, Felicia Madaris, learns of his wish, she turns to childhood rival turned family friend, Trask Maxwell, to help fulfill her young son’s wish. But soon, Felicia realizes that its not just Austin’s Christmas wish that is coming true….
READ THE BOOK AND THEN BUY THE MOVIE:
DVD OF MOVIE GOES ON SALE NOVEMBER 25, 2011 AT: www.filmbaby.com
230 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 8, 2011
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About the author
Brenda Jackson
904 books3,609 followersIn 1994, Brenda Jackson’s first novel, Tonight and Forever, was released. Since then she has had more than 100 novels and novellas published (the first African-American author to accomplish such a feat) and has over 3 million books in print.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
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June 8, 2020
A good quick read that I wish had been longer. I listened to the audio book, and it seemed like this story rushed through to the end. I thought that once again, the narration was well done. I'm also a sucker for a book with a kid in it who is not obnoxious.
Trask and Felicia's story was a frenemies to lovers tale. I thought there was a lot of aggression at the beginning that morphed into passion. The transition was so gradual, if you blinked, you missed it.
There was a twist for me in Trask's reaction to Felicia's visit to Cali. He didn't react at all like I expected, and I thought that added a lot to the story.
I think I would have rated it higher had there been more to it.
Trask and Felicia's story was a frenemies to lovers tale. I thought there was a lot of aggression at the beginning that morphed into passion. The transition was so gradual, if you blinked, you missed it.
There was a twist for me in Trask's reaction to Felicia's visit to Cali. He didn't react at all like I expected, and I thought that added a lot to the story.
I think I would have rated it higher had there been more to it.
September 1, 2021
Love comes in many forms!
Young love is often combative. It grows with each passing year. It's hard to explain and is often misleading. First love at a young age sometimes comes back around full force and smacks them hard. This saga perfectly illustrates how love can come full circle!
Young love is often combative. It grows with each passing year. It's hard to explain and is often misleading. First love at a young age sometimes comes back around full force and smacks them hard. This saga perfectly illustrates how love can come full circle!
October 1, 2021
Truly Everlasting. I was excited to listen to this book because it was hard to find. The characters felt like part of the family. Trask made a boy feel loved during the holidays and he also got to spend time with a women he has been in love with for a long time but didn't know how to tell her. The book was special and truly everlasting. I enjoyed the book!!!!
July 22, 2025
LOVED IT
I really enjoyed reading this story loved the storyline and characters. This was a very touching and a fun loving read,and I would absolutely recommend reading this book I don't think you will regret getting to know this couple's long friendship turn into a love story. You did it again Ms. Jackson thank you.
I really enjoyed reading this story loved the storyline and characters. This was a very touching and a fun loving read,and I would absolutely recommend reading this book I don't think you will regret getting to know this couple's long friendship turn into a love story. You did it again Ms. Jackson thank you.
January 21, 2021
Wonderful
I love this book. It is my favorite Brenda Jackson read. Trask and Felicia remind me of me and my best friend growing up. It is a great read and made me want to read the other stories about the Madaris family.
I love this book. It is my favorite Brenda Jackson read. Trask and Felicia remind me of me and my best friend growing up. It is a great read and made me want to read the other stories about the Madaris family.
January 6, 2019
This book is wonderful love the family and how the friends look after each other
November 28, 2019
Cute story!!! Perfect for the holidays.
March 7, 2020
Cute love story with strong, smart, wealthy black people. A great holiday fun read to enjoy especially on Christmas week
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May 22, 2020Awesome book
Because I like the book I did not like Austin's grandparents trying to take him from his mom and I would recommend this book to all the women in my family
Because I like the book I did not like Austin's grandparents trying to take him from his mom and I would recommend this book to all the women in my family
April 8, 2024
I really enjoyed this story. Frenemies to Lovers. Such a sweet story with a nice dash of spice.
January 24, 2022
This is a traditional "I hate them, but now I love them" story. It was quite sweet.
If you are after a romance where you don't have to think a lot about what might happen, this might be worth a go.
If you are after a romance where you don't have to think a lot about what might happen, this might be worth a go.
November 7, 2014
Truly Everlasting is definitely one of my favorite books by Brenda Jackson. The sexual tension between Trask and Felicia, sets a new record of hotness. Brenda Jackson characters never fail to keep me entertained, and Trask and Felicia are a barrel of amusement. These are two characters that are better together than apart. I am so excited this book has been turned into a movie. If you haven't read this story, then you are missing out. Hurry up and buy this and while you have you money out, go ahead and get the movie too. You won't be disappointed.
December 4, 2019
An Unforgettable Christmas Romance by the Incomparable Brenda Jackson!
A child's Christmas wish brings two stubborn and passionate adults to the love filled destination that they've been headed for all of their lives.
I've read Trask, Felicia, and little Austin's story countless times, and it never grows old.
A child's Christmas wish brings two stubborn and passionate adults to the love filled destination that they've been headed for all of their lives.
I've read Trask, Felicia, and little Austin's story countless times, and it never grows old.
October 16, 2016
Bitter rivals...Felicia and Trask...will they learn to STOP competing w/each other long enough to realize their feud is nothing more than a long standing MUTUAL attraction...although I thought Felicia was a bit too wild and a bit over-the-top at times...you could tell she LOVED her son...and little Austin is so adorably charming throughout...it was a quick SEXY and at times sweet romance.
October 7, 2013
The book is hot. I even got the movie. The movie does not do the book justice but you get it. Mrs. Jackson is a great writer I truly enjoy her books from the front cover to the back cover. I've found myself re-reading books til a new one come out so that I have something to read.
January 6, 2012
I loved this on I just wish it was a longer book with more details, but overall it was a great quick read.
June 12, 2012
Truly Everlasting is an enjoyable story story.
December 16, 2022
This book is still one of my favorite BJ's romantic books. Loved this couple and lil' Austin was precious!
March 23, 2015
Felicia Madaris and Trask Maxwell were childhood friends and nemesis. A beautiful love story.
July 27, 2015
Felecia and Trask, beautiful
April 9, 2017
Its amazing, I just adore this book. Thank you BJ for this one.
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