A Forever Love
The first novel in A Sedipar Trilogy
Tracy A. Daigrepont Wins First Place for the Book 'A Forever Love' at
The BookFest® Awards Fall 2023
I loved this book. It was such an easy read; I picked it up and read it just about nonstop in a day’s time. I couldn’t put it down! Great characters, interesting storyline, and an ending that will leave you wanting the next book in the trilogy. Highly recommend!
I started the book thinking it was all about romance, but I was wrong. There’s romance but there’s also secrets and lies that define the past and present. The secrets and lies is what drew me in. It had me rooting for the truth to come out. Just when I thought the truth was going to be revealed, the author threw me a curve ball. I can’t wait for the second book to be published. Definitely a great summer read by a promising author.
This was an amazing story from the beginning to the end! I devoured this story in 24 hours! Loved having the list of all characters in the beginning of the book.
I cannot wait for book 2!!!!
This was such a fun read! I flew through it to find out what happened next. It really brings you back to high school, especially if you grew up in a small town. I can’t wait to read the next one!
I haven’t been able to read in years due to time constraints but if you haven’t read these two books let me tell you just how good they are! I read them both in 2.5 days and could not put it down! I am now watching my granddaughter do the same! Such a good read and very well written!!
I read this book in about 3 hours because I could NOT put it down!!! Great story with twists and anticipation on every page!! Can’t wait for book #2. Would have already started reading it if was published!!! Buy the book-you won’t be disappointed!!!
A FOREVER LOVE
The novel, A Forever Love, is the first novel in the Sedipar Trilogy.
A Forever Love is a fiction novel centered around a group of high school friends that navigate life thwarted by past secrets, manipulation, and jealousy in the small, southern town of Sedipar, Louisiana.
The Corbin’s have a generational wealth tag in Sedipar. Nessie Corbin longs to be known for more than her last name. Her family is wealthy, so everyone assumes they are perfect.
Not even close.
“Dysfunction” best represents the Corbin family. And, it is only going to get worse.
At the helm of the family dysfunction is Dr. Isabella Corbin. Married to her high school sweetheart, Tucker, Isabella’s cunning, cold, and manipulative demeanor leave much to be desired.
Sophomore Beau Corbin takes the “hottest boy award” at Sedipar High School. He has every girl’s attention both on and off the football field. It is only natural that the QB’s heart falls for none other than the gorgeous, freshman cheer captain, Charlotte Callaway. Their lust for each other quickly blossoms into a sweet, blissful romance.
As Beau and Charlotte’s relationship deepens, Isabella becomes obsessed with destroying the possibility that a Callaway might become part of her family. Isabella has suppressed her hatred of the Callaway family since her high school days, but her disgust for Beau’s newfound relationship with Charlotte forces past secrets to surface.
Lies and deceit begin to plague Sedipar as relationships weaken and fade.
Nothing exciting typically happens in the small, southern town of Sedipar, Louisiana.
Nothing could have prepared us for what was to come.
A FOREVER LOVE - THE SETTING
Landmarks referenced in novel
The Dixie (The Whipt Dip)
Drive in style restaurant situated right on the corner of Hwy 71 and the main street that ran through LeCompte. It was most known for delicious burgers and soft serve vanilla cones. It is no longer open and a bank currently sits where the restaurant thrived. It was a local hangout for the town and provided delicious food!
AELs (Lea's Lunchroom)
Lea's Lunchroom first opened in LeCompte in 1951 and the business is still thriving today! Their delicious menu boasts nine different pies and are one of the main reasons travelers and locals frequent the restaurant. In fact, Lea's sold so many pies that in March 2001, the Louisiana Legislature proclaimed LeCompte the Pie Capitol of Louisiana! How neat! Check out their website at leaslunchroom.com!
Cross Bayou Regional Clinic
(Carlton & Luke Clinic)
The clinic is currently in operation today, however with a new business name. Most likely remember Dr. Carlton and Dr. Luke from childhood. It was great to have a wonderful clinic right at your fingertips. In the novel, Isabella is the attending doctor at the clinic.
Lake Danik (Indian Creek)
My inspriation for the Sedipar Trilogy is my hometown, LeCompte, located in Rapides Parish. Sedipar is a fictional town but was derived from simply reversing Rapides!
Bayou Fueob (Bayou Boeuf)
Bayou Boeuf is a waterway that flows through LeCompte and surrounding areas. The bayou provides irrigation to local farmers in addition to fishing opportunities.
Sedipar High School (Rapides High School)
Rapides High School is the public school in LeCompte. Many generations have graduated from this school and continue to support our local high school and share their mustang pride!
Sedipar (Rapides)
My inspriation for the Sedipar Trilogy is my hometown, LeCompte, located in Rapides Parish. Sedipar is a fictional town but was derived from simply reversing Rapides! LeCompte is primarily a farming community.
MEET THE CHARACTERS!
The Corbins
Tucker Corbin
Married to Isabella, Beau and Nessie's father, owns law firm in town, graduated from Sedipar High School
Isabella Corbin
Antagonist, married to Tucker, Beau and Nessie's mother, doctor at Cross Bayou Regional Clinic, graduated from Sedipar High School
Nessie Corbin
Narrator of all three novels in the trilogy, Tucker and Isabella's daughter, Beau's sister, entering freshman year of high school in first novel
Beau Corbin
Tucker and Isabella's son, Nessie's brother, high school quarterback and football captain, sophomore in high school
The Callaways
Mason Callaway
Married to Melissa, Charlotte and Owen's father, pharmacist, owns Callaway Pharmacy and grocery, graduated from Sedipar High School
Melissa Callaway
Married to Mason, Charlotte and Owen's mother, grew up in the northeast but calls Sedipar home, runs family business
Charlotte Callaway
Mason and Melissa's daughter, Owen's sister, captain of the cheer team, entering freshman year of high school in first novel
Owen Callaway
Mason and Melissa's son, Charlotte's brother, Nessie's best friend, entering freshman year of high school in first novel
The Beales
Kent Beale
Married to Allison, Jackson's father, owns the family mechanic shop in Sedipar, graduated from Sedipar High School
Allison Beale
Married to Kent, Jackson's mother, paralegal at Tucker's law firm, grew up on northeast coast and moved back to Sedipar with Kent
Jackson Beale
Kent and Allison's son, second string QB on football team, sophomore in high school, aspires to be an attorney
Beau's friends
Blaine Ferrell
Linebacker on football team, grew up with Beau, family owns a farm, hot-head and has ego, sophomore in high school
Jackson Beale
Kent and Allison's son, second string QB on football team, sophomore in high school, aspires to be an attorney
Charlotte's friends
Whitney Taylor
Best friend with Charlotte, part of the "trio", on the cheer team, loves all of the attention, entering freshman year of high school in first novel
Stella Atkinson
Best friend with Charlotte, part of the "trio", direct, entering freshman year of high school in the first novel