In this gripping sequel to the award-winning novel, Through the Veneer of Time , echoes of Siena’s past life lure her into a shocking indiscretion that threatens to destroy her marriage. She alone can undo the damage, but this chilling revelation is only the beginning of her battle. 1564 , ULSTER, IRELAND. After Aedan’s diplomatic visit to Queen Elizabeth’s court results in his compulsory divorce and arranged marriage, Neave’s violent unraveling drives her into another man’s arms. But in seeking revenge, Neave falls into a perfect trap set by Aedan’s enemy. By the time she learns the truth, it’s too late to undo the damage to Aedan, herself, and the hard-won peace in Ulster. When despair makes her reckless, the price will be a lifetime of infamy, confinement, and isolation from what Neave treasures most—Aedan and her son. 2011, WASHINGTON D.C./DALLAS, TX. It seems like a reasonable plan—Siena finishing her final mural in D.C. while Ryan starts his new job in Dallas. But when Siena meets Ryan’s new FBI partner, an inexplicable fit of jealousy sends her on a downward spiral. To make matters worse, the present mirrors the past when her visions take a startling turn. Consumed by insecurities, Siena takes a drastic step, which proves a catastrophic lapse in judgment. When her self-fulfilling prophecy unfolds in a devastating inversion of the past, Siena’s actions could cost her the two people she most fears to lose—Ryan and their baby. Will Siena and Ryan beat their disastrous odds, or is their marriage foredoomed? If you love time travel romance with dark undertones, as well as elements of domestic suspense, psychosexual thriller, reincarnation, and a touch of magic, don’t miss the second installment of the Always and Forever trilogy! "An achingly beautiful story that lingered in my thoughts long after I'd finished the last page." — Jodi Jensen, Author of Sophie's Key "Bell had me feeling 'all the feels' as I feverishly turned each page." — Five Star Review from Reader Views "Vera's brilliant storytelling comes out in full force again in this exceptional sequel." — The Bookish Historian Book Reviews "It's literally taking me a few days to finally come down from the rollercoaster. (I mean that in the best way)." — Irish Booklover Book Reviews "BEWARE... this book will leave you with an awful hangover and thinking about it for days long after you've finished." — Kindle Babe Book Reviews "Bell's vision is imaginative, sexy, and sweeping. The author offers a distinctive voice for the two time periods (and) populates the novel with complex and flawed characters." — BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly "Not only a satisfying continuation of Siena’s growth process, but a story that simmers with intrigue, passion, historical insights, and thoroughly engrossing revelations." — Midwest Book Review "There is an edgy, seductive tone, enticing the darker themes of obsession, jealousy, manipulation, and the psychological depths of romantic and sexual relationships. Bell had me feeling 'all the feels' as I feverishly turned each page." — Five Star Review from Reader Views "Vera Bell's skillful portrayal of real emotions left me breathless in its honesty. She has a stunning ability to bring history to life in her masterful worldbuilding of 16th-century Ireland. The danger, the intrigue, the romance, the sweeping saga, and more—it's there in all its historical glory. It was an effortless yet intense read and an achingly beautiful story that lingered in my thoughts long after I'd finished the last page." — Jodi Jensen, Author of Sophie's Key ​ "Ms. Bell brings out the emotions in her characters so strongly that I felt the pain as the characters experienced it. The characters all had flaws which made them realistic. I love time travel novels especially when they are based in Ireland. I will continue to look for books written by Vera Bell. She has captured the attention and loyalty of many including me." — Debra, Goodreads ​ "I was blown away by the first book "Through the Veneer of Time", especially from a debut author, and thought it couldn't get better. But I was wrong! The history is so intriguing and who doesn't love a strong warrior as a male lead who has just enough vulnerability to make him human? I am looking forward to the next book!" — Rachel, Goodreads "Vera's brilliant storytelling comes out in full force again in this exceptional sequel. The author explores and examines Siena and Neave's motivations and flaws through a gripping psychological lens, something not often utilized in fiction." — The Bookish Historian Book Reviews "Vera's worldbuilding skills are so impeccable that you are instantly transported back to Ireland in 1564. This book has outshone the first installment. It's literally taking me a few days to finally come down from the rollercoaster. (I mean that in the best way.)" — Irish Booklover Book Reviews "I wanted to stay in th