Before she became the woman he could never forget, she was simply the love of his life.

Margaret Rush believed she had found forever.

For five years, Seth Abrams was her future-the ambitious, charismatic man she loved with her whole heart. Together, they dreamed of a life built on love, loyalty, and the promise of everything still to come.

But dreams have a way of changing.

As Seth's career opens doors to a glittering world beyond Queens, the distance between them begins to grow. Torn between ambition and devotion, family expectations and his own restless desire for more, Seth finds himself questioning the future he once wanted so desperately.

Then, with one life-altering decision, he walks away from the woman who loved him most.

Heartbroken and lost, Margaret must learn how to rebuild a life she never expected to face alone. Yet in the wreckage of grief, she begins a journey of self-discovery that will change her forever.

Meanwhile, Seth discovers that success can't silence the ache of what he's left behind.

Set against the backdrop of 1990s New York, Seth and Margaret is an unforgettable story of first love, devastating heartbreak, and the choices that shape the rest of our lives. Perfect for readers who love emotional women's fiction, this poignant prequel reveals the romance that changed everything-and the loss neither of them ever truly overcame.

Some loves don't end when two people part. They stay with us forever.