Now and Always Yours by Anita Stansfield

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About:

Greg's feet suddenly became very heavy and his head very light as he stood and watched the opening of the bars that had kept him separated from the world .... If not for the knowledge that his sister would be waiting outside to take him home—and that he had two children at home waiting for him—he might have preferred to turn around and ask to stay.

And so begins a new chapter in Greg's life, which includes the daunting tasks of earning the trust and respect of his teen-aged children, finding meaningful employment in a society that doesn't always take kindly to those who have "served time," and daring to believe in love, with its miracles of healing and forgiveness. And Greg has no illusions about conquering these hurdles. However, with the support of a devoted sister and her extended family and the unexpected gift of a uniquely charming and brave woman's love ... it all just might happen.

In this utterly captivating novel, bestselling author Anita Stansfield achieves a satisfying balance of romance, humor, and deep glances into the human heart and soul. It is a story that resonates with emotional truths that will linger long after the last page is turned.

About the author:

Anita Stansfield began writing at the age of sixteen, and her first novel was published sixteen years later. Her novels range from historical to contemporary and cover a wide gamut of social and emotional issues that explore the human experience through memorable characters and unpredictable plots. She has received many awards, including a special award for pioneering new ground in LDS fiction, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Whitney Academy for LDS Literature. Anita is the mother of five, and has two adorable grandsons. Her husband, Vince, is her greatest hero.

In my opinion:
I was excited to read “Now and Always Yours” because I had just finished the first book “Legally and Lawfully Yours!” This is a heartfelt novel, continuing the story of Shannon and her brother Greg, who recently gets out of prison and is ready to start over as a dad and face the daunting realities of life. 
Here’s a portion from the novel that captivated my attention: Greg’s feet suddenly became very heavy and his head very light as he stood and watched the opening of the bars that had kept him separated from the world.… If not for the knowledge that his sister would be waiting outside to take him home and that he had two children at home waiting for him he might have preferred to turn around and ask to stay.
And so begins a new chapter in Greg’s life, which includes the tasks of earning the trust and respect of his teen-aged children, finding meaningful employment in a society that doesn’t always take kindly to those who have served time, and daring to believe in love, with its miracles of healing and forgiveness.
I enjoyed reading this book and couldn’t put it down for two days! I’m confident readers will be satisfied with this engaging balance of romance, heartache, emotional truths, and humor. You won’t be disappointed! Giveaway:

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