'60s TV Darling Honors Late Husband With New Love-Themed Book 'Romancing With the Stars'

Family Affair star Kathy Garver releases her Valentine's Day book just months after the death of her husband of nearly 50 years.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Kathy Garver, the star of the 1960s TV series Family Affair, has released a new book called "Romancing With the Stars: Inspiring Hollywood Love Stories" on Valentine's Day 2026. The book, co-written with Doug Hartline, explores enduring Hollywood love stories and personal reflections on lasting relationships. Garver is releasing the book just months after the passing of her husband of nearly 50 years, David Travis, from cancer.

Why it matters

The book's theme of lasting love is especially personal for Garver, who is honoring her late husband with this project. The book is designed to inspire readers in their own relationships by highlighting the qualities that helped famous Hollywood couples stand the test of time.

The details

Garver's new book "Romancing With the Stars" is available in hardback, softcover, and ebook formats. It features carefully fact-checked stories about enduring Hollywood love stories, with the goal of being both "entertaining and moving" for readers. Garver plans to record an audiobook version of the project as well, building on her recent Grammy nomination for narrating another memoir.

  • Kathy Garver's husband David Travis passed away from cancer on August 30, 2025.
  • "Romancing With the Stars" was released on Valentine's Day 2026.

The players

Kathy Garver

An actress best known for her role in the 1960s TV series "Family Affair". She has released a new book called "Romancing With the Stars" to honor her late husband of nearly 50 years.

David Travis

Kathy Garver's husband of nearly 50 years, who passed away from cancer in August 2025.

Doug Hartline

The co-writer of Kathy Garver's new book "Romancing With the Stars".

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What they’re saying

“It is here!! So excited! "Romancing with the Stars: Inspiring Hollywood Love Stories" has finally emerged ... We know you are going to enjoy it and find new insight into increasing your own relationships with your loved ones while admiring and receiving insight into how and why our selected marriages last so long!”

— Kathy Garver (Facebook)

“We all know that is a great couple with a wonderful love story.”

— Facebook Commenter (Facebook)

What’s next

Kathy Garver plans to record an audiobook version of "Romancing With the Stars" in the near future.

The takeaway

Kathy Garver's new book "Romancing With the Stars" serves as a heartfelt tribute to her late husband David Travis, highlighting the power of lasting love and relationships even in the face of loss. The book aims to inspire readers to cherish the special bonds in their own lives.