Books like Then Came Heaven by LaVyrle Spencer
Eddie Olczak, a devoted husband and handyman for St. Joseph's Catholic Church, believes his heart will never mend after his wife Krystyna’s sudden death. His grief is echoed in his daughters Anne and Lucy, and the community’s quiet support. Sister Regina, the strict but compassionate nun and girls’ teacher, has always felt a special affinity for the Olczaks. Bound by vows, she struggles to express the depth of her sorrow but finds herself drawn to Eddie as they share memories of Krystyna and a longing for healing. Together they confront their doubts, the rigors of religious devotion, and the possibility of a new kind of love.
Faced with faith, obligations, and an unexpected connection, Eddie and Sister Regina must summon courage to look inside their hearts, questioning whether love can survive loss and transcend the limits set by both society and conscience.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: LaVyrle Spencer
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