Books like Out of reach by Barbara Cartland

After decades of a loving and prosperous marriage, Lydia Stanfield’s life is upended when a serious injury leaves her in a wheelchair for over six years. The once steadfast bond with her husband, famed composer Ivan Stanfield, begins to fray as he finds himself drawn to others, particularly a young, enchanting woman who enters their home. Facing a crisis of love and battling jealousy, Lydia reassesses her own worth and the happiness of those around her—her sister and daughter—realizing that her own life might hold more value than she had imagined. Grappling with her husband’s restless dreams and her own feelings, she discovers the courage to confront her jealous heart and even considers the possibility of regaining her ability to walk again. In this story of love, disability, and self-discovery, Lydia confronts the challenging realities of intimacy, loyalty, and the resilience required to navigate a life interrupted by tragedy.

First publish date: 1970