An Infinite Love Story

by Chanel Cleeton

When an astronaut is lost in space, his wife relives their epic love as she attempts to unravel what truly happened to him, in this sweeping love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s Space Race, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes.

When Joe Mitchell launches into space, the world is watching. It’s 1968, and the country waits with anticipation and excitement for another successful mission, another celebration as America sets its sights on the Moon. And then comes the knock at the door.

Joe Mitchell’s spacecraft has lost contact. He and his fellow astronauts onboard are feared to be dead. It’s his wife Vivian’s worst nightmare come to life, her grief suddenly taking center stage as the nation waits and mourns. In her quiet moments, Vivian relives their memorable story, unable to accept that this is the end to a love that felt as though it was written in the stars.

As the investigation surrounding Joe’s lost spacecraft intensifies and the mishap is written off as an operator error, Vivian is determined to clear her husband’s name and uncover the mystery of what happened in space. When someone starts sending Vivian messages—messages she believes only Joe could send—she begins to wonder if their love is stronger than space and time, and she’ll do whatever it takes to bring her husband back to her.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Fiction, Historical, Science Fiction, Adult, Historical Romance

352 pages, Paperback

Expected publication July 7, 2026

About the author

Chanel Cleeton is the Cuban American New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many novels, including Reese's Book Club pick Next Year in Havana. Originally from Florida, Chanel studied in London where she earned degrees in international relations and global politics. In law school, Chanel discovered her passion writing novels and embarked on a new adventure following her lifelong love of books.

Reviews

[♥︎ Heather ⚔ (Semi-Hiatus-attempting return) · Rating 3 out of 5]

ARC Provided via NetGalley - all thoughts are my own.

This novel promised a compelling space race love story laced with magical realism, but it never quite lifted off.

We follow Vivian, a journalist who sacrifices her own career to follow her husband Joe across the globe as he chases his dream of reaching the moon. When his spacecraft disappears, she’s left to unravel what went wrong while confronting the fragile foundation of their marriage.

The “before” sections spark with promise: the high-stakes backdrop of the Space Race, the intimate portrait of a wife holding down the fort while her husband reaches for glory, and the slow-burn romance.

It evokes the vibes of The Astronaut Wives Club or Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Atmosphere, with echoes of For All Mankind.

Yet the execution falters.

The narrative rushes through the most engaging elements—the developing relationship and the mission itself—only to stall in the “aftermath,” where repetitive internal monologues dominate.

Instead of revealing grief through action or sharp dialogue, we circle the same emotions relentlessly, across timelines and characters, telling rather than showing.

By the time the ending comes, the story has lost all its momentum, and the big ideas and interesting characters feel shortchanged

It’s frustrating because the potential is undeniable: a rich setting, an ambitious blend of historical drama and speculation, and a protagonist worth rooting for. The author swung big, but the pieces never fully cohered.

A solid effort that ultimately fell short of its promise.

3 stars

Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC.


🚀Second-chance
🚀Enduring love story
💙Emotional romance
🚀Unbreakable bonds
🚀Astronaut x devoted wife
💙Dual timelines
🚀1960s historical setting

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[Shantha (ShanthasBookEra) · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars "When an astronaut is lost in space, his wife relives their epic love as she attempts to unravel what truly happened to him, in this sweeping love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s Space Race."

Joe and Vivian Mitchell have a love that's out of this world. Joe is an astronaut and leaves on a mission to reach the moon in 1968. When his spacecraft loses contact, Vivian feels that a nightmare has become reality. As mission control investigates, they declare that they fear the crew is dead due to operator error. Vivian is determined to clear his name. She's convinced he is still out there as she keeps receiving messages from Joe.

I absolutely loved this story! Cleeton seamlessly weaves history, romance, and speculative fiction for a love story that is out of this world. I thoroughly enjoyed it, found it thought-provoking, and highly recommend for fans of Atmosphere.

The audiobook performance by Kelli Tager and Barton Caplan is fantastic, capturing the high stakes and bringing the characters to life. When listened to in tandem with a digital copy, it provided an elevated reading experience.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Berkley Pub, PRH Audio amd Chanel Cleeton for the gifted advance reader's copy and advance listening copy. All opinions are my own. 📚🎧

[Mel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before I say anything else about this book, let me make one thing very clear. This book is not a romance. I repeat, this book is NOT a romance. I knew this going in, it wasn’t some big shock and also the author puts it in the epigraph, “this novel is a love story” - plus, it’s right there, in the title. And if you’re a romance reader, you already know the distinction between a romance novel and a love story but there may be some confused people so let me break it down: romance novels must end with a HEA (or, at the very least, a HFN) and a love story has no such guarantees. I will say, this love story contains a speculative element which means the ending isn’t exactly cut and dry.

This book takes place during the Space Race of the 1960s and our main protagonist is a woman named Vivian. The book begins in 1968, when Vivian, married to astronaut Joe is dealt a crushing blow when NASA informs her that the spacecraft carrying her husband and 2 other astronauts to do a lunar orbit has gone missing. They’ve lost all communications with the spacecraft and cannot locate it. Alternate chapters go back to their origin story, when they first meet in 1961, him a fighter pilot in the Air Force and her an aspiring journalist trying to prove her worth as a woman in a male dominated field. It’s a gorgeously constructed love story between two people who want very different things: For Vivian, who lost her father to war (also a Air Force pilot) when she was just a child and was raised by an emotionally unstable mother who married and divorced multiple times after becoming widowed, a life of stability and reliability and safety are of the utmost importance. Joe is the antithesis of all; already he has big dreams of space exploration, thrives on danger, and his work forces him to move every couple of years. When they meet on a blind double date, he’s got a sprained shoulder due to a motorcycle accident. Still, as time passes, Vivian realizes she loves him and cannot live without him and Joe promises he will always come back to her and they marry and start their life together.

In present day, Vivian finds herself unable to believe her husband is truly gone as NASA is prone to believe, especially when she starts getting signs from him, notes in his handwriting popping up in unlikely places, belongings of his moving from one place to another, etc. She is grieving and yet, unable to give up hope that her husband, who always always kept his promises to her, wouldn’t have kept this last one, that he would come back to her.

It’s a heart wrenching book, I won’t lie, it absolutely wrecked me. I don’t often cry at books, I could probably count on one hand the number of times a book has actually left me with tears in my eyes but I was weeping, literally weeping when I finished the last page. There is interesting commentary in this book about the cost of being the family of an astronaut (timely, given we just had the Artemis II mission) and the sacrifices made and also the way those sacrifices were dismissed and diminished. It’s also an interesting commentary on how when you love someone, you love all of them, even the parts that don’t bring you comfort and ease. Joe likes to live on the edge and Vivian wants safety and security, two things he can’t give her. But he loves her, adores her, and the question for her is, is that enough?

This is a book I’ll think about for a while. I don’t think it’s for everyone and certainly, if you are an exclusive romance reader who prefers their endings to be happy, then this book is not for you. But, there is a speculative element to this book involving wormholes and time and space and the idea of there being infinite universes that leaves the ending to be hopeful, maybe? The epilogue of the book is really where I started to cry and I don’t know, I think this is one of those books where you believe in the ending you want. I really loved it but I also understand it’s not going to be for everyone. It kept me riveted and I finished it in 2 days so clearly it worked for me.

ARC from publisher, review is all mine.

Content Notes: missing spouse, war time, dead baby, marriage on the rocks

[callistoscalling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the publisher for a gifted copy; all thoughts are my own.

📖 Book Review 📖 It’s 2026 and many of us just watched in awe as Artemis II launched another historic mission to space and through her evocative literary masterpiece, Chanel Cleeton reminds us that behind every great accomplishment is the story of love and sacrifice. As astronaut Joe Mitchell achieves his lifeline dream of making it on a mission to the Moon, it all comes to a stalemate when all communication is lost with Earth. This one perfectly oscillates between the rise of the love story between Joe and Vivian and the harrowing wait for those grounded in this nightmare. An Infinite Love Story is truly an epic tale that tandemly captures both in sweeping romance and suspense, creating an immersive experience that blends the past and notes of the present flawlessly.

[Jeannine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chanel Cleeton does speculative fiction?!? I've only read pure historical fiction from her, so I was delighted and surprised to see her dipping a toe into something a little different.

I was prepared for a gauzy, romanticized look at the early space program, but what we got is a beautiful romance with unflinching criticism of how the military treated families in the early years of the space program. Wives were expected to portray perfect support and a flawless appearance despite having husbands in a program that seemed to facilitate infidelity (affair partners were called Cape Cookies) and paid poorly.

Vivian was a budding reporter when she met Joe, who dreamt of going to space. She was critical of the money spent on the space race (this is the Vietnam era, after all) and eventually wins up with Joe despite misgivings. Their love is beautiful and they defy the odds (most NASA marriages ended in divorce), but Joe is literally lost is space, leaving Vivian clues that he might not be completely lost.

I didn't see the twist coming, but Chanel Cleeton's wonderful writing made me ready for it. It was unsettling to not have the totally expected happily ever after, but it was an HEA nonetheless. What a fabulous book!

In the acknowledgements, Cleeton shares that she is married to an Air Force fighter pilot, which made the unvarnished look at military life hit home even more.

[Sophia]

Like the author, The Right Stuff movie was my first dive into the age of ‘The Space Race’, the fighter pilots who became astronauts, and the women who were the first astronaut wives. Chanel Cleeton has long been a favorite author for her historical Cuban American fiction, but she returned to what she knew well from her own experience- military wives’ lives. I have been excited for this latest, An Infinite Love Story, since she announced it last year.

My full review will post at The Quill Ink TBA.

[Raelene · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don’t know how 2026 has become the year of me falling in love with fictional blonde men, but here we are. But I know that any time I see a book described as a ‘love story’ instead of a romance, I’m going to cry. And oh, did I cry.

Space travel is a big interest of mine, and a big reason I wanted to read this book. I know the story of the space race, and I’m always intrigued to read stories set in that time period, so I knew going into this that the story would likely work well for me. But I need to like the characters in a book to really enjoy it, and man, the characters in this were perfect.

I love when even the side characters in a book are strong. Polly is such an incredible friend to Vivian. Frank is complicated, but I had a soft spot for him. I didn’t expect to appreciate Graham as much as I did. And Cal was the most pleasant surprise, I adored him immediately. But Joe and Vivian as the main characters were perfect. Joe knew exactly who he was, and while I didn’t always love his choices, he was always authentically himself and I can understand that. So many things he said are incredibly romantic, it was hard to not swoon. And Vivian… I don’t know if I’ve ever felt so connected to a character, just simply from her explaining herself as someone who doesn’t get lonely, or yearn for the company of others. That’s a feeling I’ve had for ages, that I feel like isn’t understood by others, so seeing it written out by this author literally stopped me in my tracks.

The way the story jumped back and forth in time is what made it hit my emotions the hardest, I think. From reading about the tragedy of Joe’s spacecraft going missing, to then the moments of their romance developing, it just worked. It had that emotional impact that made this impossible to put down.

I want this to be spoiler free, so I’m not going to get too specific as to why this is most of a 4.5 instead of a full 5 for me, but I just didn’t love a couple of the marriage-related issues and the way they were involved. I feel like Vivian and Joe's actual marriage isn’t shown much in the chapters set in the past, it’s more building up to that, so some things just came off a bit rushed to me.

Wrapping this up by saying that I loved this, and am so glad that I read it. Definitely would recommend.

Thank you to the publisher & NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy of this book! I voluntarily read this book, and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Michelle San Antonio · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was hooked right from the first page, as we open in the late sixties, at the horrific moment that Vivian learns that NASA has lost communication with her husband Joe's spacecraft. Alternating with this present-day storyline, we get the history of Vivian and Joe's relationship, and the tension that has been a constant throughout, of Vivian's cautious nature and Joe's willingness to take risks, even when it means risking it all. There's also a great exploration of the unique struggles of the astronauts' families, and of the space program as a whole at this moment in time. But the absolutely epic love story of Vivian and Joe is what really propels the story forward.

[amber ⟡ mytbrshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

an infinite love story by chanel cleeton 🚀🌙🌌

“Sometimes grief, like love, played on an infinite loop.”

★★★★★

Welp. I will be crying myself to sleep tonight. This book hit me in every possible way, and I truly did not understand the level of heartbreak I was signing up for when I picked up this ARC. Many, many thanks to Berkley for the copy in exchange for my honest review.

Maybe it is the cinematic masterpiece that was Project Hail Mary followed closely by the Artemis II launch, but I am fully in my space backdrop era and loving it. Please send me all your space romance recommendations because I am ready.

This was such a beautiful love story. Joe and Viv (🥲 IYKYK) meet on a double date that does not go as planned. Joe is a romantic-at-heart fighter pilot with his eyes on the stars, while Vivian is grounded, independent, and not exactly looking for that kind of love where he has an occupation that comes with high risk. On paper, they should not work, but wow, they absolutely do. Their relationship is breathtaking and all-consuming, which makes the “Now” timeline hit that much harder. The story is interwoven with a “Then” timeline that brings their love story to life, showing how they built something so powerful against all odds.

The Space Race is alive and well, and after launching a new mission to orbit the moon, Vivian’s husband Joe is piloting the spacecraft when it suddenly goes offline. Communication is lost. The ship is never tracked again. It is as if they seemingly vanished into space. Vivian is left behind to pick up the pieces and grieve a loss without answers.

This does not necessarily deliver a traditional happy ending, but it offers something softer. Something hopeful. And for that, I might be able to sleep a little easier tonight.

But yeah. This one will absolutely wreck you.

[Cassie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did not expect to be this invested in a space race love story, but here we are.

The space race backdrop completely pulled me in. I’m already fascinated by the 1950s and 60s era, so blending that decade with a love story, a touch of mystery, and even light science fiction felt ambitious in the best way. Romance and sci-fi are not typically my go-to genres, but I was genuinely intrigued.

And the love story? It worked. It was not cheesy. It was not smutty. It felt real. These were two people who, at first glance, you might not expect to fit together. Their personalities and approaches to life were different, but the depth of their love felt true on every page. I could feel the weight of it. That emotional core absolutely carried the book.

Where it lost a little momentum for me was in the pacing. There were moments where dialogue was interrupted by long stretches of internal thought, and sometimes I would actually forget what had just been said. It slowed the rhythm more than I wanted. I also found myself wishing it had been written in first person. Because the entire story is told from one perspective in third person, I felt connected, but not as fully immersed as I could have been. I wanted to feel her emotions even more deeply.

The biggest miss for me was the final stretch. There is so much build-up around the sci-fi elements, infinite love, wormholes, time and space, and the idea of love transcending all of it. I kept waiting for that thread to land in a more powerful way. While I appreciated the epilogue and the clarity it offered, I felt like the last thirty to forty percent could have leaned harder into both the science fiction and the rich historical setting to really elevate the ending.

That said, this was still a solid read. The writing is strong. The characters are compelling. The love story is layered and heartfelt... which is why I landed at four stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

[Ty Maynard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Truly such a darling story, I found myself completely taken by the sweetness of this book. The characters were wonderfully drawn out and the story was well wrote. I never imagined i'd have enjoyed this book to the degree I did, I loved how the characters relationships formed; how just like in life their every decision shaped their paths. I also enjoyed how this book touched on certain issues; many of the astro wives having to shoulder the responsibility of their families wellbeing, their husband's job and the eyes of the American people.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishing team for giving me the chance to access this advanced reader copy. Thank you!

[Aleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Historical fiction meets the Space Race meets a timeless love story makes for one satisfied (and weepy) reader right here. This book blew me away (no pun intended). I love love love fictional books about astronauts and space. An Infinite Love Story also had a magical touch of time travel that was done perfectly, supporting the idea that soulmates will find each other in every lifetime.

I also loved how the book mainly focused on the astronaut wives of the 1960s and the sacrifices they made to support their husbands. With the recent Artemis II launch, I’ve found myself thinking about the spouses of the four astronauts who traveled around the Moon and how they must’ve felt before, during, and after launch.

An all around wonderful book that above all the space talk, is truly an infinite love story at its core.

*many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the advanced reader copy.

[Rachelle Sikes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Net Galley for the ARC of this novel

“Sometimes grief, like love, played on an infinite loop.”

“I’ll always come back to you. Always.”

As a huge space nerd, I loved how the setting of this book was the 1960’s Space Race. I enjoyed the alternate timelines of how Vivian and Joe fell in love and as Vivian navigates life as she learns Joe’s spacecraft is lost. It also made me appreciate how much the “astro wives” and their families sacrificed for their husbands and the good of the program.

What made it 4 stars for me was the ending. We lean into the sci-fi elements…but then it falls flat. I did appreciate the epilogue, but wish there was better build up.

[Lorie Krehbiel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley for an early copy of this book. I have always been interested in the 60’s and the Space Race. Most of what I have learned about this time period has been about the astronauts. It was interesting to read about this book from the wife of an astronaut’s perspective. I really loved it. It made me tear up. I read the last 80 pages in one sitting, because I could not put it down. Easy 5 stars. Can’t wait until July when everyone can read it.

[Ashton Rohrer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Infinite Love Story is a five-star read that blends romance and mystery in a really engaging way. It’s fun, emotional, and keeps you guessing the whole time. The love story feels meaningful, but the added suspense makes it even more addictive and hard to put down

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 - Not sure how I feel about the last quarter of the book… Very similar story to Atmosphere by TJR but also very unique in its own way

[Stress Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

👨🏼‍🚀🩵🌌An Infinite Love Story ARC Review🌌🩵👨🏼‍🚀


A love story written in the stars, tested by tragedy, time, and impossible hope. 


⭐⭐⭐⭐.25 


What if the greatest mystery of the Space Race wasn't in space at all - but in the heart of the wife left behind on Earth?


📓 Set during the Space Race of the 1960s, an era defined by impossible dreams, breathtaking risks, and humanity reaching for the literal stars. In An Infinite Love Story, Chanel Cleeton takes that awe and wonder and grounds it into something even more powerful: a love story. Sweeping, emotional, and tinged with mystery, this novel follows a woman whose astronaut husband vanishes during a mission in space, forcing her to confront grief, hope, and the possibility that love might transcend even the boundaries of time and space. Blending historical fiction, romance, and a touch of the speculative, Cleeton delivers a heartfelt, bittersweet story about sacrifice, resilience, and the people left behind when history is made. 


✨This is an emotional, character-driven love story wrapped up in historical fiction, grief, and a light sprinkling of speculative fiction (not a true space mystery. 


📘 Synopsis: In 1968, astronaut Joe Mitchell disappears during a mission in space, leaving his wife, Vivian, devastated. As the nation mourns and investigators search for answers, Vivian takes us through their love story - and begins receiving mysterious messages that make her question everything she thought she knew about loss, fate, and the power of love. 


🫵🏼 Read if you:

• love epic, emotional love stories

• enjoy historical fiction centered on overlooked women's experiences 

• enjoy reading about 1960s Space Race and early NASA history

• love books that blend romance with mystery and light speculative elements 

• enjoy stories about grief, hope, resilience, and second chances

• are a fan of character-driven historical fiction rather than action-heavy plots 


 ✨ If you enjoy novels that make you both tear up and wonder, especially those that ask big questions about fate, regret, and the choices that shape out lives - I think you'll enjoy this. 


⚠️ TW/CW: in comment replies


❓QOTD: If you could go to space, would you? Why or why not?


❗AOTD: Young me absolutely would've. Currently me? Absolutely not. 🤣 I couldn't handle the relatively small space of the ship, being strapped in, the Gs - basically any of it. My body would revolt and I'd be miserable, I wouldn't want to ruin it for the other people. 


📓 Plot


I found the central premise quite compelling - what happens when an astronaut disappears in space and his wife begins receiving messages that suggest he may not be truly gone? I was interested from the very beginning, but it took me a minute to be fully invested. I loved the mix of historical fiction, space race 1960s, marriage drama, love story, grief narrative, and mystery. 


My favorite aspect was the emotional mystery. It asked things like 'what makes a life meaningful?' and 'would you choose love again knowing how much it would cost (and hurt)?' 


The speculative parts didn't quite feel fully fleshed out to me. I wanted more from those areas. It felt more secondary than I expected, and I kept expecting something more to happen with it (or as a result of it). The science concepts were treated superficially, which I was actually good with. I wouldn't have understood (and would've likely gotten bored) if we'd gotten into the nitty gritty of flight and/or space. If you're looking for a science heavy plot, this may not be what you're looking for. 


⭐ 4/5


📖 Themes, Metaphors, & Deeper Meaning


For me, this was the strongest area. It asks and investigates some big questions. 


🩵 Love vs Time

Can love endure beyond absence? Beyond distance? Beyond time itself? 

Can two people actually find one another in another lifetime? 


🌌 Space becomes both a literal setting and a metaphor for separation. Joe's disappearance isn't merely physical distance, it becomes symbolic of every loss humans experience. 


💭 The cost of great dreams

One of the strongest themes concerns the hidden sacrifices behind history. 

The astronauts become national heroes. 

The wives pay the emotional price. 

Vivian's story examines how women were often expected to support greatness while quietly surrendering pieces of their own ambitions. Readers particularly appreciated this examination of the astronauts wives' experiences. 


⚖️ Choice and Regret

A recurring question discussed: If you knew how your life story would end, would you still choose it? 


This theme is why I lost The Midnight Library as a comparable book. Both explore alternate possibilities, missed opportunities, and the tension between longing for different outcomes and accepting the life you've lived. 


🦸🏻‍♀️ Bravery

Joe represents obvious bravery. He used to fly fighter jets for the military and now he's an astronaut during the time we're still figuring out the (relative) basics of putting people in space. His personality is outgoing, confident, adventurous, and he loves fiercely and loudly. 


Vivian represents a quieter type of bravery. She loves Joe despite the constant risks of his job. She deals with enduring uncertainty, rebuilding after loss, and still choosing hope. Her personality is also quiet. She enjoys being alone, she likes quiet, routines, stability, and while she loves fiercely, hers is more of a quiet love. I love their personalities and love styles lining up like this, and I think it makes some stuff towards the end more impactful (and beautiful).


⭐ 5/5


✍🏼 Prose

Cleeton's prose is accessible, elegant, emotional, and reflective - all things I think work wonderfully for this book. Cleeton's prose excels at introspection and emotional resonance. If often feels more interested in emotional truth than narrative efficiency. The dual timelines took me a second to get into the flow of, but ultimately worked quite well for the story. If you enjoy contemplative fiction, I think you'll enjoy this. 


However, there are areas that are more telling than showing, and I'd have loved to see some things. There were times emotions were explained when I'd have rather that were shown through action and/or dialogue. 


This part is likely just me, but the word "audacious" was in the book 6x. This is just an example of the type a type of repetition I noticed and didn't love. For me, when a not commonly used word, like that one, is used many times it loses some of the impact. There was a bit of repetition regarding Viv's grief and in her internal monologue. 


⭐ 4.25/5


⏳ Pacing

The pace is moderate, which I think fits the story. It's primarily driven by emotional revelations, relationship development, questions and the investigation into Joe's disappearance, and Viv's personal growth. I found the pace the fit the story quite well. It did take me a minute to get invested (I was interested immediately), but once I was, I had to keep reading. 


If you're looking for a NASA/space thriller, the pace might be slower than you prefer. But if you're looking for a literary historical fiction, you'd probably enjoy the pace. 


⭐ 4/5


👥 Character Development 

Vivian is superbly developed. She's rich with personality, depth, nuance, and dimension. I love that she enjoys her own company, that she's intelligent, pragmatic, ambitious, resilient, and emotionally complex. Joe isn't quite as complex, as developed, but he's still well developed and realized. The story focuses mostly on Viv, so this wasn't an issue for me. I love Joe's devotion and charisma. I adore Vivian's relationship with her close friend, Polly. I love to see healthy, supportive female friendships, and this is that. 


The supporting cast of astronaut wives help to examine and illustrate the social pressures surrounding them (things like gender expectations, media scrutiny, and public vs private identity). 


⭐ 4.5/5


🩵 Romance

I found their romance believable and lived-in. The dual timeline format allows us to see them go from strangers who've just met to friends fighting attraction, then to all the shades of more they experience together. Their conflicts feel real and grounded. Joe embraces risk while Viv craves stability, but they make it work without resenting one another. Cleeton takes you on a full emotional gamut, new love, longing and yearning, lived in love, attraction, heartbreak, grief, devastation (quiet and loud),

and hope. 


I saw someone compare it to Interstellar (as a romance) and I couldn't agree more. I'm sorry i can't remember where I saw it or who it was, but please lmk if that was you and I'll happily give you credit. 


4.75/5


📚 Read if you liked these books:

🏳️‍🌈 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Taylor Jenkins Reid)

🏳️‍🌈 Yerba Buena (Nina LaCour)

🏳️‍🌈 Last Night at the Telegraph Club (Malinda Lo)

The Stationary Shop (Marjan Kamali),

The Great Divide (Cristina Henríquez),

A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow (Laura Taylor Namey), 

The Mountains Sing (Nguyen Phan Que Mai),

The Unmaking of June Farrow (Adrienne Young)

In Memoriam (Alice Winn)

The Two Lives of Lydia Bird (Josie Silver)

The Midnight Library (Matt Haig)

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (VE Schwab)

The Time Traveler's Wife (Audrey Niffenegger)

The Women (Kristin Hannah)

Dear Edward (Ann Napolitano)



Thank you to Chantel Cleeton, Berkley Publishing, and @netgalley for the opportunity to read this eARC. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and freely given.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I enjoyed most about "An Infinite Love Story" by Chanel Cleeton was her exploration of the often-overlooked burden placed on astronauts' wives during the Space Race era, particularly in the 1960s.

At its heart, this is the love story of Viv and Joe, set against one of the most pivotal periods in American history, a time when women were largely expected to be homemakers and wives, while the United States raced against the Soviet Union to reach the moon. Told from Viv's perspective, the novel opens in "1968, Nine Hours Gone." From the very first pages, readers learn that the lunar spacecraft commanded by Joe Mitchell has lost contact with Mission Control in Houston. Cleeton immediately immerses us in the pressure, uncertainty, and public scrutiny faced by an astronaut's wife. As I read, I often thought of the movie Apollo 13 and the carefully controlled flow of information NASA shared with both the public and astronauts' families.

The story then shifts back to 1960, when Viv is an ambitious young television reporter. Having lost her father, an Air Force fighter pilot, at a young age, Viv is determined to build a career for herself. She has little interest in America's obsession with the Space Race and believes the vast sums of money devoted to the space program could be better spent addressing more pressing needs on Earth. So when her best friend drags her to a party and introduces her to pilot Joe Mitchell, she is far from impressed. It isn't that Joe is arrogant or unlikeable—quite the opposite. Viv simply isn't looking for romance. However, when Joe introduces her to the lead newscaster at the television station where she works, he finally earns a second look.

Their relationship unfolds into a touching love story. Joe gradually wins Viv's heart, despite her skepticism about the space program and her lack of admiration for fighter-pilot heroics. Viv is fiercely committed to forging a professional identity, while Joe respects and admires her determination. In turn, she falls for his unwavering devotion, integrity, and passion for the profession he loves.

The novel's tension is driven by the chapters that follow the timeline of the missing spacecraft. As hope of re-establishing contact begins to fade, readers experience the crisis through Viv's eyes. Cleeton effectively highlights how tightly information was controlled--not only from the public, but also from the astronauts' wives and families. At a time when public support was essential to securing NASA's funding and advancing the space program, the novel raises compelling questions: Was preserving confidence in the mission more important than transparency? Did the pursuit of national prestige sometimes come at the expense of the astronauts and the people who loved them?

Written with a light touch of magical realism and sprinkled with references to theoretical physics, the novel ultimately remains grounded in its emotional core. More than anything, it is a story about commitment, devotion, and enduring love. In many ways, it gives profound meaning to the phrase, "I love you to infinity."

I highly recommend "An Infinite Love Story" to readers who enjoy strong women's fiction, compelling historical fiction, and stories centered on resilient female protagonists. It is also an excellent choice for anyone fascinated by the extraordinary--and often turbulent--era of the American Space Race.

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for an e-copy, expected publication July, 7, 2026.

[Jayme C (Brunetteslikebookstoo) · Rating 4 out of 5]

“I’ll Come Back to You. Always.”

1968: Nine Hours Gone

At approximately 3 AM, Joe Mitchell’s spacecraft lost contact with Mission Control in Houston-by 6 AM Joe’s boss at Cape Kennedy, Frank, was knocking at his wife Vivian’s door, and now, 9 hours later, she is surrounded by the other Astro wives-the death watch has begun. She pulls out a sheet of paper from her dress-filled with calculations on one side, but her husband’s unmistakable scrawl on the other…

“Wait for Me”

1961: No Pilots!

Vivian’s roommate and best friend, Polly, has invited her to a party at the last minute. She barely has time to change her clothes after a day spent trying to make it as a journalist, in a D.C. newsroom. She would rather stay home and watch Perry Mason on TV, than meet up with the two pilots that Polly has met, but Polly can be very convincing.

1968: Thirteen Hours Gone

Vivian’s hears an urgent voice coming from the Squawk box on her dresser that NASA has given her so that she can listen to radio communications between Joe and Mission Control…

“Viv!!”

Despite the odds, Joe must be alive…

And, that will just be the FIRST of many signs that Vivian will receive, as the hours turn into days, and the days turn into weeks. Could her husband just be lost is Space? Will he defy the odds and make it back to her?

Getting into Space has never been the hard part-that part is getting the Astronauts home.

This NOSTALGIC story unfolds from alternating timelines-the earlier one focusing on Vivian and Joe’s love story, over the years leading up to the launch and the current, 1968 timeline, on Vivian’s grief and her fight to clear her husband’s name, when the “mishap” of the lost spacecraft is written off as “Operator Error”.

After all, the U.S. is in a Space Race with Russia and this failed ten day orbit of the moon, cannot be the last…

This story-which I REALLY ENJOYED was my FIRST from this author-and it is both a LOVE STORY and SPECULATIVE FICTION with touches of magical realism sprinkled throughout. Author Chanel Cleeton says that it is a bit different from her usual work.

The 1968 timeline reminded me of an ABC TV show that I loved watching in 2015- “The Astronaut Wive’s Club” which told the story of the women behind the men called the Mercury Seven-our first group of Astronauts, and the author does credit Lily Koppel’s book, of the same name, as a book that she used as part of her research.

The 1961 timeline shows a couple who defies the odds as the divorce rate among married Astronauts was much much higher than the National average at that time. (Sobering statistics provided!)

A buddy read with Marilyn and DeAnn-be sure to watch for their wonderful reviews!

Expected publication date: July 7, 2026.

Thank You to Berkley Publishing for the gifted ARC provided through NetGalley. As always, these are my candid thoughts!

[Arianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Primero que nada, este fue un ARC que me brindó Penguin Random House, así que gracias a ellos por darme la oportunidad de leerlo antes de su publicación.

La historia está ambientada entre los años 60 y 70, en plena carrera espacial entre Estados Unidos y Rusia, cuando la gran meta era llegar primero a la luna. Sin embargo, en lugar de centrarse únicamente en los astronautas, el libro pone el foco en sus esposas: en todo lo que viven, lo que sacrifican y cómo sus familias terminan quedando en segundo plano cuando el trabajo y la misión se convierten en la prioridad absoluta.

La protagonista vive marcada por el amor, la espera y la incertidumbre de estar casada con alguien cuyo deber siempre estará por encima de todo. Mientras su esposo persigue un sueño que podría cambiar la historia, ella debe aprender a sostener su propia vida entre la soledad, la presión y el miedo constante a perderlo. A esto se suma una conexión más profunda con el tiempo, el destino y la idea de que algunas historias de amor trascienden incluso la distancia, los años y la realidad misma.

Eso fue algo que me gustó mucho, porque no suele ser la perspectiva principal en este tipo de historias. Ver cómo estas mujeres sostienen sus vidas mientras sus esposos persiguen algo tan grande como cambiar la historia me pareció bastante interesante y también muy emocional.

Lo que más me gustó, sin embargo, fue toda la parte relacionada con el tiempo, los agujeros de gusano y esa idea de que el amor puede trascender incluso eso. Me pareció muy bonito cuando él le dice que espere por él, porque va a regresar, quizás no como astronauta ni como la misma persona que ella conoció, pero de alguna forma volverá.

En los últimos capítulos, cuando aparece un nuevo personaje, inmediatamente pensé: “¿será él?”. Sé que era una teoría un poco descabellada, pero me habría encantado que la autora explorara mucho más esa posibilidad, porque siento que ahí había algo muy potente y emocionalmente fuerte.

También sentí que faltó un poco más de profundidad en la relación entre la protagonista y su esposo. Creo que necesitaba más densidad emocional para que ciertos momentos impactaran todavía más. Además, el final me pareció algo abrupto, como si todo se resolviera demasiado rápido.

Aun así, fue una historia que disfruté bastante. Me hizo llorar en varias ocasiones, especialmente porque toca esa sensación de ser la segunda prioridad en una relación, y creo que eso conecta mucho con la realidad de muchas personas.

Es un libro que sí recomendaría. ¿Lo volvería a leer? Probablemente no, pero sí me dejó una buena experiencia de lectura y una historia que vale la pena conocer.

[Kaitlyn Whalen · Rating 5 out of 5]

"In 1968, the divorce rate in the United States was .0029% or 2.9 divorces per 1,000 marriages. There were 39 married astronauts in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs. 20 of those marriages ultimately ended in divorce. This is a love story."

This data point is how Chanel Cleeton begins telling this beautiful story about love, marriage, grief, and hope. And WOW! This book is so good.

I loved the 1960s space race setting, particularly reading from the point of view of an "astro-wife". Following Vivian and Joe's relationship as it develops from their initial meeting through to Joe's mission launch and then following Vivian as she works through her grief in the days and weeks after Joe's spaceship goes missing was such a fabulous way to tell this story. The narrative pacing makes this a bingeable book, every chapter left me wanting to keep reading to find out what happens.

On top of a compelling story, I loved following Vivian on this journey. Vivian's character was relatable, her love was strong, her grief was deep, her sense of duty and responsibility was strong. I loved reading from her perspective and learning about the challenges that come with being the wife of an astronaut in the 1960's. I had never really considered what the families of astronauts endure, the way that the space program relies on them to uphold the image of the "happy all-American family" despite the challenges that come with the job. I was struck by the authentic depiction of the joys and challenges of marriage, the many facets of which come together to create something beautiful and complex. This is truly a love story that goes beyond butterflies and rainbows but instead delves into what it looks like when two people truly love each other, even when they disagree and face the challenges of life.

"Maybe she loved him so much because it was hard. Because it was a choice she had to make day after day, because she saw the weight and measure of that love, the sacrifice of it. It had value because she paid it time and time again."

"Sometimes grief, like love, played on an infinite loop."

My final rating is 4.5/5 stars simply because I felt that the speculative sci-fi elements that were introduced at the 75% mark could have been fleshed out a teensy bit more. I also really enjoyed the epilogue but almost wish that we got a little bit more of that element of the story throughout the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the Advanced Review Copy of this title.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Come back to me," she whispered to the sky.

Vivian is practical, with no patience for egos or nonsense — a woman carving out her place in the male-dominated world of 1960s television news. A few months after Viv begins sharing an apartment with Polly in Arlington, VA, the two women meet Joe and Frank, fighter jet pilots with astronaut ambitions. Joe is romantic and impassioned, focused and driven — an adrenaline junkie who loves motorcycles and jets and burns with the dream of reaching space.

Polly and Frank fall in love quickly and marry. Viv and Joe are more deliberate — the sparks are immediate, but complications keep them at arm's length for a time. Eventually they find their way to each other. Joe achieves his dream of becoming an astronaut, while Viv quietly sets aside her own dream of becoming a news anchor to support his. Then comes that fateful day when mission control loses contact with Joe's spacecraft, and Viv is left suspended in time, reliving their life together.

The portrayal of astronaut families and the politics of space exploration feels richly familiar — very much in the spirit of The Right Stuff, which the author apparently read in preparation.

Around 70% in, the story takes a turn that carries a distinct Interstellar quality — though told from a wife's perspective rather than a daughter's. It's a clever blend of romance, sci-fi, and emotional depth that keeps the story feeling fresh: Interstellar meets The Time Traveler's Wife.

But at its heart, this is a love story — many love stories, really. There is love between people, love for dreams, love for life itself. Yet threading through all of it is Viv's story, and it is hers above all else.

My final thoughts: This is ultimately about Viv and Joe — a love that transcends time, a meditation on loss and the quiet rebirth of love. The story moves slowly and tenderly, and while the sci-fi elements raise questions that remain unresolved, I still found myself deeply absorbed in their journey. For fans of emotionally resonant sci-fi like The Time Traveler's Wife, I'd recommend this one if you're looking for a gentle read that stirs your heart, nudges you to contemplate the vastness of the universe, and leaves you comfortable sitting with more questions than you started with.

[SOS · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ll start out by saying that this book will definitely require you to suspend disbelief. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; it’s just what the story requires. This was especially hard for me to buy into given that I grew up in the early days of the space program.

The book takes place between 1961 and 1968. Twenty-three year old Vivian, a skeptic and a budding journalist, meets thirty year old Joe, a naval pilot and a romantic dreamer. Joe dreams about becoming an astronaut. They meet when Vivian’s best friend and roommate, Polly, insists that she come along on a date with Joe and his friend Frank, who also has hopes of becoming an astronaut. It takes a while for Vivian to warm up to Joe, but there’s definitely chemistry between them from the start.

When Joe is finally accepted into the astronaut program by NASA, he and Vivian marry. It isn’t always smooth going between them, but it’s definitely a fated love. The question is whether it’s a good or a bad fate.

This book points out the barriers that hold back women and people of color in their careers and their lives, especially in the 1960s. It highlights the risks that space exploration brings, the danger in the unknown. It shows the possible consequences the careers of space explorers bring to astronauts, ground crew, and their wives and families. It’s a stressful and anxiety inducing road.

Wives and families always come in second to any military member, but especially to those involved in the space race. Wives begin making sacrifices the moment they say “I do”. But those sacrifices multiply as they move closer to lift off and beyond. They were often kept silent, managed, in order to protect NASA and its projects.

The true storyline in this book is fated, true love. Is that love strong enough to survive a catastrophe? Can it evolve and rewrite itself should some sort of time travel change the person you live for? Read this book and find out. I think it will be worth it. Not always believable, but definitely thought provoking. I enjoyed this book and recommend it.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I thank all involved for their generosity in sharing this book with me, but it had no effect on this review. All opinions in this review reflect my true and honest reactions to reading this book.

[Carmela Agatha Enriquez (agathafeelingg.reads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

📖 ARC REVIEW 📖

Thank you @berkleypub for an early copy of An Infinite Love Story by Chanel Cleeton. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. 🤍

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐.5/5
Release date: July 7th, 2026

🛑Read on with caution; review may contain spoilers🛑

I’ll start out by saying that An Infinite Love Story requires a certain amount of suspension of disbelief. The premise is ambitious and leans heavily into the idea of fate, time, and the possibility of love transcending circumstances. That’s not necessarily a bad thing — it’s simply the kind of story you have to allow yourself to fully surrender to in order to appreciate.

The story follows a love that feels destined, one that is shaped by timing, loss, and the choices we make. At its heart, this is a story about two people whose connection continues to find its way back to each other despite the obstacles standing in their path. Chanel Cleeton does a lovely job exploring the idea that some loves leave an imprint on us, even when life takes us in unexpected directions.

What I enjoyed most about this book was the emotional exploration of love, grief, and the lingering “what ifs” that come with the paths we don’t take. The story asks interesting questions about whether love can survive change, whether people can rewrite their own futures, and how much of our lives are shaped by the choices we make versus the things beyond our control.

That said, I did find myself struggling at times to fully connect with the story. Some of the bigger emotional moments didn’t always land as strongly as I hoped, and the fantastical elements required me to completely buy into the premise in a way that didn’t always come naturally. While I understood the characters’ feelings and the significance of their journey, I wanted a little more depth in certain areas, especially when it came to their relationship.

Overall, An Infinite Love Story was a thought-provoking and emotional read about fate, second chances, and the enduring power of love. It wasn’t always an easy story to fully believe in, but it was still a beautiful exploration of the ways love can shape and transform us. A solid, heartfelt read that will likely resonate most with readers who enjoy romances with a touch of the extraordinary.

[Josie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

where do i even start??? this was almost like if interstellar was a romance bc it hit on the angst and love and humanity of simply being. this story was a perfectly simple mixture of space and romance and science and history all wrapped into one.

our main character is Vivian, the wife of an astronaut (Joe) whose ship has somehow gone missing soon after its launch into space. we watch the hours and days that come after this realization, but we also are able to follow along a second timeline of Vivian's early career days, how she met Joe, and eventually, their complete love story... which was heart wrenching because Vivian's love for Joe (and vice versa!!) was felt SO strongly throughout this entire book.

Joe was the perfect mmc. his interactions with Vivian legit made my heart flutter at times - to me this felt like such a realistic romance (... well, maybe not super realistic, but more realistic compared to many other romances out there, but i digress) and i loved their interactions. not only did Vivian and Joe feel like they could be real characters, but the side characters were fleshed out and had dimension to them as well. also - even with my claim of 'perfect' at the beginning of this paragraph, Joe still had some large flaws to his character. by that, I mean he was human and imperfect, same as the rest of the cast, and i just really, really liked how everyone was written.

i'm still torn on the ending, because although it's not the one i personally envisioned, i think it makes sense for the characters. Vivian sacrificed so much for the man she loved, and in turn, Joe was able to give everything back to her in his own way, even though it was unconventional and not ... exactly him, at the end, but also still was him, completely?. either way, i cried, lol.

4.75/5 stars. may just round up to 5 because i really did love it.

[Krystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chanel Cleeton's novels hold a special place in my heart because prior to reading her novel Next Year in Havana historical fiction wasn't my favorite. Enjoying her work opened up the genre to me and I've read tons of fantastic novels that I wouldn't have given a try otherwise. An Infinite Love Story is historical fiction with a speculative edge. It has a different atmosphere than Cleeton's usual work, but I found it compelling. It's brave when authors reach outside their signature style because without a doubt there will be naysayers that press back, but this story is rich with detail both of the 1960's space race, its effects on the astronauts' families, and a view of women in journalism.
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The Soviets have launched Sputnik igniting a race with Americans. It's the talk of newspapers, broadcasts, and dinner conversation. So, when Joe Mitchell is launched into space with his team the world is watching. When communication with the space craft is lost the world is looking at his wife. Astronaut wives and families are fair game in the media. The story unfolds both in real time with Joe's wife Vivian's reactions and her own recollections of the past and how their relationship shifted through their years together. Vivian's grief has her pulling at every thread, every possibility. There are little things she can't dismiss, and she guards that hope in her heart.
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For this to be a story of rockets launching into space, it is told in a quiet contemplative voice. Now, I read this in bed following an awful migraine so maybe that's just the way this reader needed to take it in. I appreciated how the hardships faced by the wives and children of these astronauts weren’t glossed over. I have every confidence this novel will spark meaningful discussions and send many readers down rabbit holes (me included).

4.25 ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨

Many thanks to Berkley Publishing for providing an ARC via NetGalley! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Kiera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review of advanced copy received from NetGalley.

An Infinite Love Story - 4.5 stars

“The universe feels infinite, like it could contain wonders we’ve never seen, possibilities we’ve never imagined.”

“Sometimes it felt as though she was strung together by those moments, all those held breaths, luck, and bravado enough to get by on. Until now. ‘Come back to me,’ she whispered to the sky.”

I LOVE Viv and Joe’s love story. It is so cute, he is so enraptured by her and she tries so hard to fight the inevitable. In the end her heart won over her head telling her this will be the hardest love because of how dangerous his job is. I hate all that she had to sacrifice for him to realize his dreams, and she can only go back to hers after such heavy loss.

“I guess in my line of work it isn’t unusual to not see the other person very often. You make a relationship happen however you can, whether it’s phone calls, or letters, or the occasional visit.” This hit me since my husband travels for work, and he used to be gone for such long stretches. But since having our kids, he’s worked so hard to only go for as short as he can and work remotely as much as he can, because of course he wants to be home with us. So poor Viv, I totally understand the “crazy last minute husband has to leave for work, not sure when he’ll be back, hope he’s safe” feeling. But of course hers is a bit more dire when he gets LOST IN SPACE.

Graham asking if they could have had a shot without Joe… at the memorial service for him.. so not the time dude.

The Cal twist gave me chills, the gasp I gusped when I realized what was happening.. so good!

I loved this story, I only wish I could have read it closer to the Artemis II mission because it would have aligned so well since the missions were both 10 day fly around the moon! I love the ambiguity of the ending, it felt sad but hopeful for Vivian to find a way to have meaning and purpose even through these great losses.

[Heather | Nerdy By Nature Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

*I received a copy via the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

It's 1968 in the midst of the Space Race, and Vivian Mitchell can't pretend to be as excited about the prospect of another space mission as her fellow Americans. Her husband, Joe, has been selected as one of the astronauts leading this new mission, and while she knows Joe thrives in these tense situations, she can't help but feel nervous. And then she receives the news she's always feared. Mission control has lost contact with Joe's spacecraft, and he and the other two crew members are presumed dead. When an investigation surrounding the mission is written off as an operator error, Vivian is even more determined to get to the bottom of the incident and clear Joe's name. Vivian refuses to believe that Joe is gone, especially when she starts receiving strange messages that could only come from her husband. Vivian and Joe's whirlwind romance felt like it was written in the stars. Could it be that those same stars will bring them back together?

I loved how different this book felt from Cleeton's previous books. I loved Vivian as a main character. She was secure in herself, independent, and smart. I admired her strength and determination in uncovering what had happened to her husband. I liked the dual timeline and how we got to see the full view of their love story. Joe was charming and ambitious, and it was clear how much he loved Vivian. They both fell fast and hard, and I liked how Vivian knew she would be fine on her own but chose to be with Joe because he made her life that much better. The magical realism aspects of the messages were intriguing, but I thought we could've gone a little deeper. Overall, it was a compelling read with strong characters, and I recommend checking it out if you enjoy historical fiction.

[DeAnn · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Race to the Moon Stars

This is my eighth book by author Chanel Cleeton, and she’s become a must-read author for me. The other books have featured connections to Cuba, so this one is a bit of a departure, but I enjoyed it. All of her books have strong female characters.

Filled with 1960s nostalgia and the space race, Cleeton puts us firmly in that era. I enjoyed how this one was structured, as we get snippets from 1968 when Joe Mitchell and a small crew are launched into space to orbit the moon. Then all communication with the capsule is lost.

The alternating storyline starts with learning about Vivian, her budding career as a journalist, and her vow not to date any astronauts. We see her first date with Joe and how they fight their attraction.

We know that Vivian and Joe will be married in the future and that communication with the capsule has been lost, but Vivian is holding out hope that he is safe. There are some elements of the unknown here, as some unusual things happen that she can’t explain.

The alternating chapters show how the two eventually find each other and have a love that feels destined by the stars, despite Vivian’s initial hesitations. Joe’s career as a fighter pilot and then astronaut is dangerous, but he vows to always return to her.

As rumors swirl and the press speculates, the other astronaut’s wives are also hoping for a good outcome. These marriages were under extreme stress, and many did not survive. I was hoping that communication would be restored and that they would all come home safely. Vivian is waiting for him.

This one was a great buddy read with Jayme and Marilyn, be sure to see their review to see what they thought.

My thanks to Elisha and Berkley Publishing for the opportunity to read this one and provide an honest review. This one is scheduled to publish on 7.7.2026.