Books like For Bitter or Worse by Janet Dailey
Stacy and Cord Harris thought their love could weather any storm. When a crippling car crash leaves Cord severely injured and memory‑compromised, he begins to doubt his own desirability and feels unworthy of Stacy’s devotion. His confusion draws the attention of a beautiful nurse, pulling the married couple into a complex emotional triangle. Stacy, determined to reclaim her husband's affection, confronts the nurse and the challenges that arise as she strives to restore their bond.
First publish date: August 1, 1990
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Janet Dailey
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