Genre: Fiction
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing, 2017 (first published 1984)
Pages: 240
Rating: Recommend
Synopsis: Some people aren't meant for happily-ever-after. And Deborah Standridge is one of them. When she called off her wedding to the perfect man to pursue her passion as an architect, she didn't mean to hurt anyone. But Deborah saw her chance to finally make her own dreams come and she took it, setting in motion a tragedy that has haunted her ever since.
Now, as one of Denver's most successful architects, Deborah has avoided love at all costs...until Daniel Parker walks into her life. He commissions her to design his company's headquarters and soon makes her want to believe in love again. But Dan is keeping a shocking secret that could rip apart everything they've built—and break Deborah's heart once and for all. Will Deborah find the strength to put the past behind her to fight for a love that could last for all time?
Review: Leila Meacham's Roses may be my favorite book of all time. I have also read more recent novels she's written. However, I wasn't aware that she had three novels published in the 1980s.
I enjoy reading authors who have been writing for a long time, and seeing how they evolve in their craft. It's also entertaining to see how times and sentiments have changed. This book had clear sexist overtones, as would have been the norm when this novel was written.
This would not be the first book I'd recommend if you're interested in giving this author a try, that would be Roses, but placed in the context of the times, this was a fun, quick read.
Other Leila Meacham books:
Titans
Somerset (prequel to Roses)
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