First published 2003
Theresa Brubaker has built her life around caring for others and avoiding the spotlight. Her quiet existence shifts when she encounters someone who sees past her carefully constructed barriers. As their relationship deepens, Theresa must face the insecurities and painful memories that have shaped her choices. The connection forces her to question whether she deserves the happiness that seems within reach. Spencer crafts a story about second chances and self-acceptance, exploring how love can challenge us to see ourselves through new eyes. Theresa's journey becomes one of discovering her own worth and finding the courage to embrace a different future than the one she had resigned herself to accept.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
464 pages · Hardcover · Mira