The Long Road Back to You

A Novel

By: Buck Turner

Narrated by: Michael Joss

They say it only takes a moment to fall in love with someone, but a lifetime to forget them!

From the author of The Keeper of Stars and A Thousand Distant Shores comes a stirring story that proves it’s never too late for love.

This emotionally charged read tells a once-in-a-lifetime story about love: In small-town Tennessee, eighteen-year-old Charlie Ross wagers a kiss from Anna Cochran, the most beautiful girl in town, and wins. Just as their budding romance begins to blossom, Charlie is drafted to fight in the Vietnam War.

Anna vows to wait for him, no matter how long it takes. But when Charlie is captured and later presumed dead, Anna is left picking up the pieces to her shattered world.

Eight years later, Charlie returns home. However, his homecoming is bittersweet when he learns Anna has moved on and married the man who left him for dead in the jungle.

Unwilling to give up on Anna, Charlie is determined to win her back. But is this truly the end of their story, or is there another chapter yet to be written?

©2025 Buck Turner (P)2025 Buck Turner

The strongest hold of the power of true love!!!!

Absolutely loved this book!! Not because of the notion of love, but the story was captivating, the characters real, and the Viet Nam era touched my heart !! I highly recommend reading this book to anyone who has ever known true love!!!!!

Loved this book!!

What a wonderful love story this was! It brought me to tears, made me laugh, and caught me off guard. I loved it so much. I read it again, a second time.

Charlie’s Emotion

Loved how much emotion Charlie’s character had. His love for Anna was so deep. Great read and so effortless.

Outstanding

A beautiful story that moves you in every way. Love withstands everything life throws at you.

A story of love overcoming life’s obstacles

This story is absolutely amazing. It keeps you wondering what is going to happen next. Each chapter takes you on a wild ride of two souls bonded in love. Highly recommend!