Today, HJ is pleased to share with you Chanel Cleeton’s new release: An Infinite Love Story
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.
Enjoy an exclusive excerpt from An Infinite Love Story
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.
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Meet 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.
Lori R
This book sounds interesting!
Daniel M
looks like a fun one.
Glenda M
The excerpt was short. But the book sounds like it will be very interesting!
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Mary C
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Bonnie
What an interesting book! Great excerpt. I’d love to read more.
cherierj
The story was intriguing with its unusual plot. Shared on X.
Diana Hardt
I liked the excerpt. It sounds like a really interesting book.
Shannon Capelle
This was a great excerpt and id love to read this book
Barbara Bates
I would love to read this book!
bn100
nice excerpt
Amy R
What did you think of the excerpt spotlighted here? Sounds good
Patricia B.
Spouses of astronauts and military personnel that leave for far places into danger’s way relent in a kind of hopeful limbo. You know they are well trained, but also know so much can go wrong. That knock on the door is something they all live in dread of until their loved one is home safe. There are other professions with an element of danger, but the distance and the unknown make it more difficult to deal with.
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LaurieGommermann
Wow! Love the premise! I can’t wait to find out what Vivian uncovers. I want to know if Joe and his fellow astronauts are ever found. A compelling love story! I can’t imagine being the spouse waiting for their loved one to return home.
I’d like to read An Infinite Love Story.