Writing stories about facing the complexities of life and still finding your happily ever after.

The first time Blackman Smith sees Maggie Rhymer standing with her friends in a bar she’s too young to be in, he knows she’s everything he’s ever wanted in life, and that terrifies him.

The first time Maggie Rhymer sees Blackman Smith sitting alone and drunk in a bar, she knows he’s trouble. Tall and handsome with moody good looks, he exudes a bone-deep loneliness, which she not only recognizes but understands.

Because Maggie knows what it’s like to be lonely.

After several years and several missed opportunities, Blackman and Maggie get their chance to live their happily ever after until a near tragedy exposes the cracks in their once happy lives.

 Now unmoored and adrift, Blackman Smith desperately searches for a way back to his wife, the only woman he has ever loved, even if Maggie believes that letting him go would be best for all of them.

Available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited

What are people saying about The Promises We Keep?

This is a captivating story that celebrates the power of love, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a stirring love story about the power of human connection and beautifully conveys how life’s unforeseen challenges can sow the seeds for love and growth - if one is willing to take the risk. A great mix of characters, excellent story lines, plenty of twists and turns, and the details that make you keep reading into the small hours, then immediately again upon waking! It is unputdownable!

Goodreads Review

Great read! The Promises We Keep is an amazing story with characters you can’t help but root for. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. This is a timeless love story. What a great debut novel by Hayden Evans.

Goodreads Review

There is romance, intrigue, drama, and suspense. This debut novel is impressive. It’s a fun read, and I recommend it.

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Coming Soon!

In The Promises We Keep, John and Tilly are there for Maggie and Blackman when times get hard. Now, read the story of their romantic beginnings. Set against the idyllic backdrop of Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada, watch a shy man with a complicated past fall in love with a fearless Zoologist who has no trouble saying exactly what’s on her mind.

Coming soon to Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

Hayden Evans

Hayden Evans grew up in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia and studied English and Creative Writing at La Salle University. She now lives in the DC Metro area, roots exclusively for Philadelphia sports teams, and never misses a Not Gonna Lie or New Heights podcast. She has an amazing husband, an incredibly funny son, and too many cats. Hayden is happiest when hiking in the mountains of Virginia or New England. She also loves a good book and a glass of red wine.

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