In Not Forever, Melissa, a professional photographer, uses her skills to capture the energy of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the culture of Costa Rica, plus the excitement of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, and other exotic locations in Brazil. In addition to her travels, she maneuvers her way through several devastating relationships. She learns how to manage the loss of loved ones who pass unexpectedly and leave her alone once again.

Linda Wong is a retired college teacher who currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is the author of Essential Study Skills, a college textbook, several college writing textbooks, Tell Me-Tell Me More, a children's book and an reproducible Activity Book, Mom's Pocket Guide to Watching Football, and a series of adult romance novels: Body Count, What's Your Number, Still Counting Bodies, and Stop Counting Bodies. Not Forever is followed by a second novel, Not Foreseen. Additional novels will be added to this series. A series of listening lessons and study skills modules for classroom teachers will also be available soon.