Channel Cleeton is an autobuy for me, and I look forward to each release. I had the pleasure of reading and listening to An Infinite Love Story. This standalone transports us to 1968 as Vivian Mitchell retells her romance, as she holds out hope that her husband will return when his space shuttle goes missing.
by Chanel Cleeton
Narrator: Barton Caplan, Kelli Tager
Length: 9 hours and 37 minutes
Source: Publisher
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When an astronaut is lost in space, his wife relives their epic love as she attempts to unravel what truly happened to him, in this sweeping love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s Space Race, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes.
When Joe Mitchell launches into space, the world is watching. It’s 1968, and the country waits with anticipation and excitement for another successful mission, another celebration as America sets its sights on the Moon. And then comes the knock at the door.
Joe Mitchell’s spacecraft has lost contact. He and his fellow astronauts onboard are feared to be dead. It’s his wife Vivian’s worst nightmare come to life, her grief suddenly taking center stage as the nation waits and mourns. In her quiet moments, Vivian relives their memorable story, unable to accept that this is the end to a love that felt as though it was written in the stars.
As the investigation surrounding Joe’s lost spacecraft intensifies and the mishap is written off as an operator error, Vivian is determined to clear her husband’s name and uncover the mystery of what happened in space. When someone starts sending Vivian messages—messages she believes only Joe could send—she begins to wonder if their love is stronger than space and time, and she’ll do whatever it takes to bring her husband back to her.
Cleeton has a gift for writing characters and stories; I become completely invested in them. She blends history and the lives of the characters seamlessly. In Infinite Love Story, I was transported to the 60s, caught up in the space race and felt the pain and emotions Vivian experienced.
The story begins in 1968 after astronaut Joe Mitchell’s spacecraft lost contact with Misson Control Houston along with two other astronauts. Vivan Mitchell is sitting in her home, surrounded by people, staring at Graham Carlson on the TV as he shares updates about the spacecraft. All she can think is this must be a dream and of Joe’s promise… “I’ll come back to you. Always.“
The tale that unfolded made me laugh, cry like a baby, and reflect on the courageous men and women involved in the space program. The story moves from past to present as Vivian relives their romance. We met their friends and became caught up in their love story. I’ve always had a soft spot for a man in uniform. I was a child in the 60s and found the history fascinating and nostalgic.
I was lucky enough to listen as I read along and thought that Kelli Tager’s narration truly captured all the emotions and strength of Vivian. The story is told primarily through Vivian’s point of view. Occasionally we heard Joe, who was narrated by Barton Caplan.
Grab a box of tissues and a bottle of wine before reading or listening to An Infinite Love Story. It’s powerful, heartfelt, and romantic, even as it breaks you. It’s one you will remember long after you’ve finished.
About Chanel Cleeton
Chanel Cleeton is the USA Today bestselling author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Next Year in Havana. Originally from Florida, Chanel grew up on stories of her family's exodus from Cuba following the events of the Cuban Revolution. Her passion for politics and history continued during her years spent studying in England where she earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Richmond, The American International University in London and a master's degree in Global Politics from the London School of Economics & Political Science. Chanel also received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. She loves to travel and has lived in the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.
About Kelli Tager
Kelli Tager. Kelli is an award-winning narrator with over 150 audiobooks and classical theater training. Known for her authentic style, Kelli specializes in Women's Fiction, Thrillers, Rom Coms, and Contemporary Romance .
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Bookworm
This sounds great and I’ve been wanting to read this author. Thanks for the recommendation.
Katherine
I have watched Apollo 13 so many times and the part that always gets me is when Lovell’s wife is looking up at the sky as he is looking down. This is on my TBR and I’m glad to see how much you enjoyed it!
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
This sort of reminds me of the movie Apollo 13 with Tom Hanks, but he comes back for sure. Not sure Joe does here and that would break my heart!
Sophia Rose
This knocked my socks off too.
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
ooh, this sounds like an interesting plot! Glad you enjoyed. Great review!
hena
I have read a few of her books and I have this one on my TBR. Good to hear you liked it.
Yvonne @ Socrates Book Reviews
Great review! I loved this book. I just finished it and posted my review today. Great book…now I’m off to find her backlist. It’s the first one I’ve read by this author.