Books in series
#1
Past Forward
The Beginning, Episode 1
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
#6
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 6
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
In this episode, the foundations of Willow's life are shaken from several sides. Suffering from a blow that will take months to recover from, Willow is also given the opportunity of a lifetime. To accept would change everything, but is she ready for her life to turn upside down?
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
Released weekly as a serial novel.
#7
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 7
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
In this episode, Chad discovers a way to help Willow deal with her grief, while Willow experiences her all-American Thanksgiving. While she makes plans to reconnect with her grandparents, Chad connects even deeper with the beauty that is her life.
Warning: Here We Come spoilers in this episode.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
Released weekly as a serial novel.
#8
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 8
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
In this episode, Chad wrestles with truths he's not ready to acknowledge while Willow becomes a little better acquainted with both sets of grandparents, discovering things about each she wasn't prepared to handle.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
#9
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 9
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
In this episode, Christmas at Willow's brings confrontation between Chad and Christopher and Chad has to wonder if his father isn't right. Is he ready for that kind of commitment? Is she? Strange things are happening around the farm, destroying the peace and simplicity that Willow values—needs.
Warning: Here We Come spoilers in this episode.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
Released weekly as a serial novel.
#10
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 10
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
In this episode, the hijinks around Willow's house escalate into a surprising climax. Cheri introduces Willow to the all-American female sport of Shop-till-you-drop, and a late-night call sends Willow out into the freezing cold... on foot.
Warning: Here We Come spoilers in this episode.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
Released weekly as a serial novel.
#11
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 11
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
Bridal gowns, wedding plans, weddings, children in the house, what is going on around the farm now? Can Willow deal with all the rapid changes?
Warning: Here We Come spoilers in this episode.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
Released weekly as a serial novel.
#12
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 12
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
In this Episode, Chad and Willow work out more kinks in their relationship while he comes to grips with his true feelings. Willow also decides that enough is enough and she takes the Solaris into her own hands, leading up to the biggest climax yet!
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
#13
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 13
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
In this Episode, Chad and Willow are at odds with each other. She being a little cavalier about her life and safety for Chad's taste and he being a little too wrapped up in his own ways for Willow. Just as things seem to settle, they are upset again. Will the roller coaster ride ever end? They don't call it "unlucky 13" for no reason...
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
#14
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 14
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
After a fight that left them calling off the wedding in the previous episode, things come to a head in this one. Catering woes, new opportunities for the farm, an education in showers, and a missing cop threatens the big day!
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
#15
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 15
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
During Chad's first week back at work, Willow makes new friends and watches a romance bud right in her living room. The news comes that she is being summoned to give a deposition in the trial of Lynne Solari. Will she ever be rid of the past she'd rather forget?
Warning: Thirty Days Hath... spoilers in this episode.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
#16
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 16
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
Chad and Marianne get excited over Willow's "stomach bug" but Willow is not so thrilled. Can you blame her? And if that isn't bad enough, Chad doesn't come home after his day in court for Lynne Solari's trial. Just what is going on in Rockland and why won't Marianne give her more information?
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
Released weekly as a serial novel.
#17
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 17
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
In this Episode, Chad recovers from his accident and decides to take Willow on her first vacation. Airports, the ocean, the desert—and learns a few lessons about men and traveling along the way. At home, they argue, enjoy Thanksgiving, and enjoy their first married Christmas.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
Released weekly as a serial novel.
#18
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 18
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
This episode is almost ten thousand words longer than most! A Bonus!
After a year of marriage, Willow is feeling pressure to produce. Doctors, disagreements, and drivers' licenses—what?
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
#19
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 19
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
Follow Willow through the first months of motherhood. She learns to battle schedules, work, teething, and of course, the postpartum bulge. Chad and she hit a hard place that sends them to their parents for counsel—and one of the biggest arguments they have ever had.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
Released weekly as a serial novel.
#20
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 20
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
In this episode, a pre-Thanksgiving cleaning spree unearths more than Willow could have expected. Hints from her childhood and her mother's journals no longer seem quite as ambiguous—but they do feel more ominous. Ryder has an offer for the Tesdalls—one that will change their lives forever.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
#21
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 21
2012
Past Forward is a serial novel with episodes released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
When a letter from Kari Finley surfaces after twenty-two years, it has far-reaching repercussions. Public opinion turns against the Tesdalls, but friends and family gather to support and life at the farm changes once again.
But the question on everyone at Walden Farms' minds is... pink or blue?
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
Released weekly as a serial novel.
#22
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 22
2013
Past Forward is a serial novel with episodes released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
Changes around the farm leave Willow with more time to spend with her growing family.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
Released weekly as a serial novel.
#23
Past Forward-A Serial Novel
Episode 23
2013
Past Forward is a serial novel with episodes released weekly on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
Engagements bring new creative opportunities for Willow, but exhaustion leaves her inspirationally-challenged. Bad news, sleepless nights, and a baby that seems determined never to come turn the late summer work load into yet another soul search for the best use of Willow's time.
As the time for baby Kari's birth draws near, Willow has no idea just how wrong things can go. Home study snafus, false labor, and nurses who refuse to attend a birth—sort of—make for quite a roller coaster ride!
This episode concludes Volume 5. While there is a Volume 6 planned for later this year, this episode wrapped up loose ends so as not to leave you hanging.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
Released weekly as a serial novel.
#26
Past Forward
Episode 26
2013
Past Forward is a serial novel released in episodes on Kindle.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning.
When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.
From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.
In this Episode, Walden Farm becomes overrun by Sullivans and Stuarts. In the weeks before Becca's wedding, Willow finds her life turned upside down by a very pregnant Aggie and her nine children—yep. Nine! Overwhelmed by the sheer volume of people and work, Willow finds herself struggling with more than just the excess dishes and laundry. When Aggie's cooking starts to make her queasy, Chad and Willow wonder if more changes are on the horizon.
Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward.
Released as a serial novel.
Author
Chautona Havig
Author · 143 books
**fingers skittle across the keyboard. Stop. Eyelids blink over the top** Oh, was this bio day? Oops! I forgot. I was lost in my latest manuscript. Umm... bio. Yeah. Hi! I’m Chautona Havig. (for those who care, that’s Shuh-TONE-uh HAVE-ig). Yeah. Just work with me here. I should have used a pseudonym, but when you grow up with a name like Chautona, it kind of sticks. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. ~ Hebrews 10: 23–25 Those aren’t just words on a page for me–they’re why I write. I write to encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ. The stories I create are to make people laugh, cry, question, consider. They’re for you. When the world screams for hope, I try to point you to the true Source of hope–Jesus. Sometimes life in the church no longer seems a refuge from the pain of a self-serving world around us, but through my stories, I try to point you to the only Refuge that can truly help–the Father’s Everlasting Arms. And sometimes we just need an escape from the monotony, the emptiness we see around us. We need joy, laughter–what I like to call “just the write escape.” Christian fiction without apology or pretense–lived, not preached. What does that even mean? It means I care–about you. About your walk with Jesus. I care about the words you put before your eyes, the mental pictures those words conjure. It’s difficult to express just how much I love my brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s difficult to share just how much I love you. But I do. And I write for you. I sit in my little house in California’s Mojave Desert and I write to show you why one sister believes one thing, why a brother believes another. I write to show you how some Christians handle trials or triumphs–for you. So when you’re faced with something–good or bad, it doesn’t matter–maybe it’ll spark a memory. Maybe that memory will smolder until you pull out your Bible and see what the Lord said about it–about His great love for you. For YOU! And maybe, just maybe, you’ll share that love with another hurting, confused, or blessed-with-more-than-she-knows-what-to-do-with soul. I just happen to think that’s the most blessed giving anyone could hope to receive.
