'Family Blessings' by LaVyrle Spencer is a heartwarming love story that revolves around Lee Reston, a widow in her mid-forties, who is grieving the loss of her eldest son, Greg. The plot follows Lee as she navigates through the aftermath of her son's tragic death with the help of his flatmate and police officer, Chris Lallek. As Lee and Chris find solace in each other, a romance begins to blossom despite the challenges they face, including societal expectations and their significant age difference. The book captures the Midwest setting and mentality with a poignant portrayal of grief, love, and family dynamics.
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Content warnings for Family Blessings include themes of grief and loss, particularly the tragic death of a child and the emotional recovery that follows.
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The classic New York Times bestseller.
Lee Reston has a fulfilling life imbued with the love of her three wonderful children. Then a shattering event-the loss of her oldest son, Greg-tears her world apart. In her anguish, she turns to police officer Christopher Lallek, Greg's best friend. Their shared mourning develops into friendship, and then something deeper. But life is never simple. The family that was once the core of her existence becomes a mixed blessing, as Lee explores where family ties end-and her needs as a woman begin.
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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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