New romance novel asks whether a marriage can survive PTSD

NPR | By Juana Summers,

Sarah Handel, Jordan-Marie Smith

Published March 5, 2026 at 4:28 PM EST

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Cara Bastone about her latest romance novel, No Matter What. The story starts with miscommunication, but protagonists Vin and Roz's love carries the story.

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