Books like The Awakened Heart by Betty Neels
Sophie, a nurse, had experienced the pain of love gone wrong and was content to settle for a comfortable relationship. However, when her best friend, Dr. Rijk van Taak ter Wijsma, proposes marriage, Sophie realizes that her heart is still awakened from the past. As they become the best of friends, Sophie and Rijk face the challenges of a partnership that offers contentment but does not promise passion. As they navigate the complexities of love, they discover that true happiness comes from within.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Betty Neels
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