Best Kept Vows

Savannah's Best, Book 6

By: Maya Alden

Narrated by: Scott Rose, Greyson Ash

Sometimes, the hardest vow to keep is the one to never give up.

I'm Sebastian Boone, and my life is a lesson in how to destroy a marriage.

For twenty-two years, Lia was my partner, my anchor, the steady force behind our family. While I worked, she raised our children, ran our home, and supported me without question. I didn't see how much I was taking for granted.

But there's always a last straw. For Lia, it was the day of her graduation when I didn't bother to show up. After years of putting everyone else first, she was finally doing something for herself, earning a degree and starting a career. I dismissed it as unimportant.

So, she leaves me—walks away from our marriage, our home, and the life we built. And the worst part? Our children stand by her.

At first, I thought Lia just needed time, and then she'll be back. But as days pass, I see the truth. Lia isn't waiting for me to fix things. She's building a new life—one where she isn't my wife first and herself second.

For the first time, I wonder if she's better off without me. Because the truth is staring me in my face: I am not better without her.

Best Kept Vows is an emotional marriage-in-crisis romance featuring your favorite tropes: marriage in crisis; second chance; later in life; other woman drama; betrayal & grovel; no cheating; complete standalone.

©2025 Maya Alden (P)2026 Podium Audio

Excellent series

I LOVE the Savannah’s Best series. And basically everything Maya touched. This one is an excellent marriage in crisis. Big fan.

great story but annoying female lead

I loved the story. The storyline was great and so were the characters for the most part

The Savanna society

I looovvvveee this book. I’ve read it at least 3 times before it was available on Audible. Once it was available I had to purchase it. I was not disappointed. I love this story line! I love this series set in Savanna. It makes me want to move..

Well written marriage in crisis story…

Main trope: This is a marriage in crisis story.

Additional tropes:
✅Other woman drama

Final thoughts: This was a very good read and one of the best marriage in crisis stories I’ve read. For years, Ophelia tried to be understanding and acceptable to many things in the name of supporting her husband or being a good, southern wife and mom. But it became too much and she realized how unhappy she was so she changed it, which made the MMC realize how much he needed to change to save his marriage.

And he did and it was so good. I listened to this on audiobook and thought the narrators did a great job. Fans of marriage in crisis where the MMC does whatever it takes to save things are going to enjoy this one because I know I did.

Second Chance Love

Maya never disappoints. I am so happy to read about an older couple reigniting their marriage. Other woman drama is limited. Family drama is everywhere. Education and career for a 20 plus years stay at home mother.
Both read and listened to this book. Narrators did an incredible job