Books like Vows by LaVyrle Spencer
Emily, a determined and adventurous young Texan, is engaged to a man whose distant affection leaves her yearning for something more. When Tom, a handsome newcomer and her father's business competitor, arrives, sparks fly between them. Their encounters test Emily’s independence and the power of true passion. As emotions rise, they discover that lasting vows come only when love is genuine and hearts truly connect.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: LaVyrle Spencer
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