Books like Laurel by Jane Peart
Laurel’s life takes a new turn when she learns the truth about her adoptive family and the loss of her birth mother. Determined to find her biological origins, she pursues clues that lead her through a series of revelations. Along the way, Laurel grapples with identity, belonging, and the meaning of family, ultimately discovering that her ‘real’ home is found not only in blood but in the love and support of those who have cared for her.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Christian Fiction
Authors: Jane Peart
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