La Vyrle Spencer creëert hedendaagse en historische romantische romans gericht op realistische personages en familiedynamiek in plaats van uitsluitend op romantische koppels. Haar heldinnen belichamen een mix van kracht en tederheid en staan voor tegenspoed zoals verlies of scheiding voordat ze catharsis vinden. Spencer's verhalen verkennen blijvende liefde, familiebanden en veerkracht tijdens moeilijke periodes, en spreken lezers aan door haar meelevende portrettering van gewone mensen.
Set against a rich historical backdrop, this heartfelt romance follows two lost souls who unexpectedly find love amidst their struggles. The story explores themes of connection and healing, showcasing the emotional journey of the characters as they navigate their pasts and embrace a future together. LaVyrle Spencer's storytelling captivates with its depth and authenticity, making it a poignant tale of love's transformative power.
Lorna Barnett is tired of playing the role of “good girl” that her mother has always lived, and that high society prizes. It isn’t until she meets Jens Harken that she realizes she yearns to be cherished for herself. Although Jens is a servant, his strength and intelligence put all the society men she’s met to shame. Jens knows their love is forbidden, but he can’t keep away from the spirited, headstrong girl who’s stolen his heart. His boat-building skills are his one way to break into society, and when he designs his first boat for Lorna’s father, it seems that perhaps they can make a life together. Then their love bears fruit that cannot be ignored—one that makes their love evident to the world, and threatens to keep them apart forever. Unless Lorna can find a way to make a stand for the man she loves, and defy the society in which she lives.
A second chance at love. The setting is 1910s Maine, theheroine, Roberta Jewett, a divorcee and a man hater. In those days a divorcee was the equivalent of a slut and Roberta must put up with opprobrium from the town and echery from men. Luckily, there is Gabriel Farley, a widower, and his children like Roberta's children. By the author of Home Song
A classic tale of young love thwarted and ultimately regained.
The New York Times bestseller Shattered by the loss of her husband, Maggie struggled each day to put her grief behind her. To be there for her teenaged daughter. And to face life again. When she returned to her Wisconsin hometown, she never expected to feel a spark of longing for her old high school sweetheart. Eric’s marriage to a career-driven woman had left him childless and unhappy—he knew there had to be more to life than always wanting what you couldn’t have. Seeing Maggie again filled him with hope. Maybe the answer to his dreams had just come to town. Their memory of young love blossomed into an affair that would shake both of their lives—and would challenge everything they believed about loving each other. Could they follow a dream from the past? Or had they missed the chance of a lifetime?
When a high school principal recognizes a new transfer student as the son he never knew--the result of a one-night stand--the entire family is forced to deal with issues they've long denied and learn the true meaning of unconditional love.
From New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer comes a novel that perfectly captures the tender and delicate beginnings of love in bloom. Confident and practical, Winn never imagined anything—or anyone—could overturn her perfect world and perfect wedding plans. But in a single passing moment, her heart told her otherwise. Joseph knew Winn’s love was promised to another man, that he must hide his heartfelt passions. But he also knew that the heart doesn’t lie: This was that love of a lifetime. They met at a spring wedding, only months before Winn’s own. Were they carried away by the intoxicating spirit of the moment? Or was this the start of a love they would cherish forever?
When Eddie Olczak's wife dies and he discovers a special connection with Sister Regina, both of them face important decisions.
Morning Glory; Toy Soldiers; Trail; Prospect
