Books like Bitter Sweet by LaVyrle Spencer
Maggie Pearson, grieving the death of her husband, struggles to rebuild her life and care for her teenage daughter. Returning to her Wisconsin hometown, she unexpectedly reconnects with her former high‑school sweetheart, Eric Severson. Eric, now married to a career‑obsessed woman and feeling unfulfilled, sees in Maggie a chance for hope and renewal. As their memories of youthful love surface, they face the challenges of rekindling a relationship that could change both of their lives.
The story follows their journey of rediscovering affection, confronting past mistakes, and deciding whether to pursue a new chapter together or accept that some chances may be lost.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: LaVyrle Spencer
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