Karma /kahr-muh/, noun:
Destiny or fate.
Retributive justice.
Inevitable consequence.

Unfortunately, the past isn’t finished with Stephen and Camille King. Although they have settled into domestic life raising their precocious twin daughters, Savannah and Sarai, their world is upended when Camille receives threats from an unknown enemy. It is up to Stephen to get to the bottom of it and protect his family from evil intentions no one saw coming. But who has it out for her, and why now?

Amid the shadowy threats made against Camille, a simmering romance unfolds with Aries Langston after her sudden breakup with Bill three years prior. Though Aries is thrilled about her new love interest and their physical chemistry is off the charts, will he be able to let go of his own past hurt and recognize her for the treasure she is? Aries knows she can’t compete with the woman who destroyed his heart and she’s not trying to.

Trent Johnson has led a modest life since he was released from the NFL. His top priorities are co-parenting his spunky teen daughter Portia with his ex, and keeping his distance from a neighbor who seems bent on making his life miserable. But when Portia goes missing, the unforeseen tragedy leaves Trent with more questions than answers.

In As Long As I Hope, the characters—some old, some new—are drawn together by their unflinching resolve to protect and save those they love while teetering on the brink of despair.