Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer is a heartwarming romance novel set during World War II in Georgia. The story follows the unlikely relationship between Eleanor Dinsmore, a pregnant widow with two young boys, and Will Parker, an ex-convict looking for a fresh start. As they come together out of necessity, they both grow emotionally and overcome their past traumas, building a deep bond filled with love and understanding. The book portrays the complexities of building and sustaining a relationship, highlighting the characters' imperfections and insecurities while exploring themes of trust, self-esteem, and the power of love.
The author, LaVyrle Spencer, weaves a beautiful story of healing and redemption, creating vivid and realistic characters that readers can't help but care about. Through the slow-paced narrative and detailed descriptions, Spencer captures the essence of Georgia in the 1940s, immersing the readers in the setting and making the dialogue feel authentic and spoken. Morning Glory is praised for its character development, emotional depth, and the way it explores themes of love, trust, and overcoming past hardships in a touching and heartfelt manner.
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Content warnings include themes of domestic abuse, PTSD, and naked emotional vulnerability, which may be challenging for some readers.
Has Romance?
Romantic elements are central to the story, featuring a deep emotional connection and gradual development of love.
From The Publisher:
Two lost souls find love in this heartfelt historical romance from New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer.
In town, they called her "Crazy Widow Dinsmore." But Elly was no stranger to their ridicule-she had been an outsider all her life, growing up in a boarded-up old house under the strict eye of her eccentric grandparents. Now she was all alone, with two little boys to raise, and a third child on the way.
Will Parker drifted into Whitney, Georgia, one lazy afternoon in the summer, hoping to put his lonely past behind him. He yearned for the tenderness he had never known, the home he'd never had. All he needed was for someone to give him a chance.
Then he saw her classified ad: WANTED-A husband. When he stepped across Elly Dinsmore's cluttered yard, Will knew he had come home at last…
"Spencer is a master storyteller, and this is one of her best."-Rendezvous
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About the Author:
LaVyrle Spencer is a contemporary and historical romance novelist who has written twelve New York Times bestsellers. Whether set in the Old West or in present day suburban Minnesota, a Spencer novel means seeing love in a new light and meeting characters…
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