LaVyrle Spencer – författare

Tough and tender, sweet and sassy, here is a story of honesty and humour for anyone who has ever lived and loved.Scott Gandy has always been a gambling man, relying on his lazy Southern charm to smooth a way out of difficult situations. Hoping to make his fortune, he opens a saloon in Proffitt, Kansas. But he soon becomes a target of the prohibition movement, led by the owner of the hat shop next door to his establishment – the enchanting yet volatile Agatha Downing.The saloon keeper and the prim and proper milliner are hopeless adversaries… until the innocence of a child opens their eyes and hearts to each other.

A beautiful, moving story, with places and people so rich in detail, so real, they will live in the heart forever.With her sky-blue eyes, big dreams and strong will, feisty tomboy Emily was engaged to a man whose touch left her aching for something more.Tom, the new man in town, was a handsome and infuriating devil who challenged Emily’s heart’s destiny. Whenever they met, sparks flew, until he showed her how true passion could feel with a single, stolen kiss. Only then did they both realize the importance of taking vows with someone you truly love.

New readers will fall in love with New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer's unforgettable novels—and for those who have already read her timeless romances, rediscover the passion and magic . . . .Two brothers work a rich and bountiful land—and one extraordinary woman shares their lives. To Jonathan Gray, Mary is a devoted and giving mate. To Aaron, she is a beloved friend. But seven childless years of marriage have forced Jonathan to ask the unthinkable of his brother and his wife—binding the two people he cares for most with an act of desire born of compassion . . . awakening Mary to the pain of infidelity, and to all the bittersweet joy and heartache that passionate love can bring.

It is a warm summer's evening in 1895 at Rose Point Cottage on White Bear Lake. But Commodore Barnett's planned victory dinner has been spoilt - his team lost the yacht race and he can't figure out way. Against his principles, he agrees to let his kitchen hand try to solve the problem.

A story of passion and heartache. A story of a way of life that will long be remembered – with people and places as real as the emotions of the heart.Eager to begin her first teaching position, lovely Linnea Brandonberg stepped off the train looking as grown up and worldy as her eighteen years would allow. The golden fields and fragrant wheat of Alamo, North Dakota, were as new and different as the Westgaard family with whom she would live.Farm life in 1917 was hard and bitter – but tiny, spirited Linnea was determined to brave its challenges. And as World War I threatened to take those she held dear, Linnea grew to womanhood in the arms of Teddy Westgaard, a man who thought he’d never find love.

New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer offers a story about falling in love, and finding the courage to follow your dreams… Lee Walker knows it won’t be easy to start a new life in a new city. But she is on a mission: to prove to everyone, and to herself, that she can make it here, working in the masculine world of the construction industry. When contracting rival Sam Brown offers her a job, Lee is stunned and a little wary. Sam’s motives seem honorable enough, even if he doesn’t see her in a strictly professional light. In fact, Sam sees her as the woman she’s always hoped to be—smart, capable, warm, funny and sexy. Before she knows it, Lee is falling head over heels for her boss. But part of her is sure that telling Sam about her past would have him backing away, fast. Now she must choose between protecting her bruised and battered heart—or trusting it to a man whose quiet strength just might heal it…

Bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer presents one of her most beloved stories—about a woman who must look past the surface to see true beauty within… Allison Scott has her mind on her career. As an up-and-coming photographer, she has neither the time nor the inclination for an affair—especially since her last attempt at love with a handsome model shattered her dreams of rising to the top with a partner by her side. Now, Allison is determined to stay detached from the beautiful men she must photograph every day. But Rick Lang, who only models to pay the bills, can see through Allison’s aloofness to the aching heart beneath. And while it’s clear that Allison isn’t about to let him in without a fight, Rick knows that he’s the right man to be trusted with the gift of her love…

New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer presents one of her most beautiful and captivating novels—a powerful story of the human heart you will never forget… Five long years ago, Laura Dalton stood on the bleak Nantucket shore waiting for her beloved husband Rye to return—until the day she learned his ship was lost at sea. Now, Laura’s lonely heart has found solace in Dan, Rye’s closest friend. Dan has been a beacon of light in her time of darkness, becoming a father to the child that Rye never knew and giving her a reason to live again. But who could foretell that a wind-roughened sailor with sun-bleached hair would come back into their lives? That Laura’s heart could betray her soul? That Rye would come home again…

Bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer presents one of her most beloved stories—about a woman who must look past the surface to see true beauty within… Allison Scott has her mind on her career. As an up-and-coming photographer, she has neither the time nor the inclination for an affair—especially since her last attempt at love with a handsome model shattered her dreams of rising to the top with a partner by her side. Now, Allison is determined to stay detached from the beautiful men she must photograph every day. But Rick Lang, who only models to pay the bills, can see through Allison’s aloofness to the aching heart beneath. And while it’s clear that Allison isn’t about to let him in without a fight, Rick knows that he’s the right man to be trusted with the gift of her love…From the Trade Paperback edition.

New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer presents one of her most beloved, enduring stories...   Hoping to escape the shame of her street urchin’s life in Boston, Anna Reardon plotted a desperate scheme—to become Karl Lindstrom’s mail-order bride in the beautiful, dangerous frontier of Minnesota.   A kind and gentle man, Karl forgave Anna for her deceptions. But there was still one burning secret she had to hide from him, knowing its revelation would destroy the love they had come to cherish.

When a fiercely independent young woman returns with her three daughters to her hometown of Camden, Maine, after divorcing her philandering husband, she finds a less-than-hospitable welcome. But she''s about to show an entire town what one good woman can do.

LaVyrle Spencer explores the true meaning of unconditional love in this powerful New York Times bestseller. High school principal Tom Gardner feels a sense of shock when he sees Kent Arens, a new transfer student. With one glance, Tom can see that this teenager is the son he never knew he had-the result of a one-night stand on the eve of his wedding years before, now grown into an intelligent, athletic, and polite young man. But the boy''s presence has a devastating effect on Tom''s family. As the Gardners careen toward disaster, they test the foundation of trust and respect that their family was built on-and learn that love leaves no choice but forgiveness.

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.

New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer presents a beautiful and moving tale of a false marriage that leads to true love. The wedding of Clay Forrester and Catherine Anderson was the social event of the season. It seemed like a page out of a fairy tale. But everything about it—from the formal vows to the magnificent reception—was a lie. Catherine had reluctantly agreed to Clay’s “marriage of convenience”—and the only thing that could threaten their arrangement was the unexpected arrival of love. “A superb story.”—Los Angeles Times “LaVyrle Spencer’s legions of fans are drawn to her fiction because of its uncalculated emotion and the author’s almost old-fashioned sense of integrity.”—Chicago Tribune   “LaVyrle Spencer is magic!”—Affaire de Coeur

New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer offers a story about falling in love, and finding the courage to follow your dreams… Lee Walker knows it won’t be easy to start a new life in a new city. But she is on a mission: to prove to everyone, and to herself, that she can make it here, working in the masculine world of the construction industry. When contracting rival Sam Brown offers her a job, Lee is stunned and a little wary. Sam’s motives seem honorable enough, even if he doesn’t see her in a strictly professional light. In fact, Sam sees her as the woman she’s always hoped to be—smart, capable, warm, funny and sexy. Before she knows it, Lee is falling head over heels for her boss. But part of her is sure that telling Sam about her past would have him backing away, fast. Now she must choose between protecting her bruised and battered heart—or trusting it to a man whose quiet strength just might heal it…

A grief-stricken widower learns to open his heart again in this touching and emotionally charged novel from New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer… A man of unshakable faith, Eddie Olczak derives intense pleasure from the life he’s built with his beloved wife, Krystyna, and their two daughters. But when a tragic accident cuts Krystyna’s life short, Eddie is sure his heart is broken forever. Sister Regina, the girls’ teacher at St. Joseph’s school, has always felt a special affinity for the Olczak family, but the strict rules of the Benedictine sisterhood have kept her from getting too close. Now, as Sister Regina and Eddie cross paths, they realize there is a connection between them that goes beyond their shared love of Krystyna and the girls. Thrilled—and secretly frightened—they must summon the courage to look within their hearts and make their own choices.

Two of New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer''s favorite novels—Forsaking All Others and A Promise to Cherish—together in one unforgettable volume.FORSAKING ALL OTHERSAs an up-and-coming photographer, Allison Scott has neither the time nor the inclination for an affair—especially since her last attempt at love with a handsome model shattered her dreams of rising to the top with a partner by her side. But Rick Lang can see through Allison’s aloofness to the aching heart beneath. And while it’s clear that Allison isn’t about to let the model in without a fight, Rick knows that he’s the right man to be trusted with the gift of her love…A PROMISE TO CHERISHLee Walker is on a mission: to prove to everyone, and to herself, that she can make it working in the masculine world of the construction industry. When contracting rival Sam Brown offers her a job, Lee is stunned and a little wary. Sam sees her as the woman she’s always hoped to be—smart, capable, warm, funny and sexy. Before she knows it, Lee is falling head over heels for her boss. But part of her is sure that telling Sam about her past would have him backing away…

New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer, “famous for her heartrending slices of Americana,”* is at her best in this sweet, small-town romance about a country music star discovering the true meaning of love...   Eighteen years ago, Tess McPhail left her tiny hometown of Wintergreen, Missouri for the bright lights of Nashville and never looked back. Now, one of country music’s biggest stars, “Mac” is a hardworking woman with little time for a personal life—until her sister insists she come home to help care for their widowed mother.   The welcome Mac receives is less than warm, especially from her former next-door neighbor Kenny Kronek. With a teenage daughter to raise, the handsome divorcé refuses to give Mac the time of day. But when Mac discovers that Kenny’s daughter is a promising country talent, she begins mentoring the girl in the music of love—and opening her own hardened heart to a man who makes her soul sing...

Deras kärlek var förbjuden… men den kände inga gränser Den unge Jens Harken har stora drömmar om framtiden. Han är en ambitiös ung man som inte tänker nöja sig med att arbeta i köket i familjen Barnetts vackra sommarhus. Så får han den överraskande chansen att bygga segelbåten han fantiserat om - båten som skall vinna regattan i White Bear Lake åt den förmögne Gideon Barnett. Den döps efter Gideons vackra dotter Lorna. Lorna är en romatisk ung flicka som faller handlöst för den blonde båtbyggaren - och han för henne. De smyger sig till hemliga möten denna härliga sommar 1895, fylld av förhoppningar och ung åtrå. När sanningens minut är inne får Lorna bittert erfara vad som passar sig. Smärtsamt blir hon medveten om skillnaden mellan herrskap och tjänstefolk.

”Äkta man sökes – ålder utan betydelse.” Så annonserar den unga änkan Eleanor Dinsmore, som har två små barn och ett tredje på väg. För att klara arbetet på den ensliga gården måste hon snabbt få hjälp. Den ende som erbjuder sina tjänster är Will Parker, en frigiven straffånge som tröttnat på kringflackandet och nu längtar efter en fast punkt i tillvaron. Will är lång och mörk, blyg och tystlåten. Eleanor attraheras av hans energi och envishet. Det slitsamma arbetet på gården ger honom en ny säkerhet, och Will får för första gången i sitt liv möta värme och respekt. Skyggt närmar de sig varandra och varligt växer kärleken och tilliten fram. Äntligen har Will fått ett hem, äntligen har Eleanor fått en man att älska, äntligen vågar de tro på en framtid. Då dras USA in i andra världskriget och Will blir inkallad. Idyllen slås i spillror … En varm och äkta kärleksroman om två ensamma hjärtan.