Books like Her mother's keeper by Nora Roberts
Gwenivere Lacrosse, a demanding editor for New York’s prestigious Style Magazine, decides to take a hiatus and return to her roots in Louisiana. There she learns her mother has fallen under the spell of the charismatic but unscrupulous writer Luke Powers.
Gwening her way into Luke’s world, she finds herself drawn to him despite her determination to keep her mother safe. Torn between duty to family and the inevitable pull of a captivating love, Gwen faces difficult choices that test her resolve and reveal the true nature of loyalty and love.
Set in the 1980s contemporary America, this romance explores the complexities of mother‑daughter bonds, the allure of charismatic figures, and the balancing act between career ambition and personal heart.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nora Roberts
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