Twice Loved

I loved this book. I would get a little upset sometimes with how the people in the story handled things, but then, again, that is what makes a story. I had a hard time putting it done and did not get much done in the house when I was reading it. I loved it and I was sad when I was finished reading it. Don't want to spoil anything but Twice Loved is the perfect name for the book. I know you will love it too!

There hasn't been one book of LaVyrle Spencers that I haven't enjoyed immensely. And I mean, immensely. Her books are some of the most romantic I've ever read. They take you away into such a fun place, you can't put the book down.This story starts off in 1837. It's about Laura, Rye & Dan who were childhood friends & grew closer into adulthood. Laura & Rye had a magical connection, married and soon after he left on a whaling ship to try & earn their fortune. However, fate stepped in, his ship went down, and as everyone assumed, with him on it. 5 years later, with a son Rye never knew, married to his best friend Dan who saw her through the toughest times in her life, Rye returns and walks into a house that was once his & a woman he thought was still his wife. Not to mention the son he didn't know existed, but who's now calling another man papa. Rye's returned, but lost everything, including his house & it's belongings as he finds out that legally Laura's married to Dan. But with a love so very strong, Laura & Rye begin a journey, not knowing where it will leave all 4 of them & no one wanting to hurt the other.I enjoyed this book for so many reasons, interesting & likable characters, memorable love story, great friendships and humor. It was also interesting to read about what it was like to live in Nantucket in the 1800's with the whaling industry & all of the other sorts of things like horse & carriage rides, making homemade candles & wearing those hideous corsets. If you are looking for a love story, I'll guarentee you this one will not let you down!

I thought the plot of this story was very well done. If you buy this book though, DO NOT read the back of it--it gives away too much! This book reminds me of Tom Hanks's film Castaway, except imagine for a moment that the plot of that film was good instead of cheesy! That would somewhat describe Twice Loved.

A friend and a niece put me on to LaVyrle Spencer books. Every book I have read, I have loved. I loved this one in particular. It was such a love story. I love the way Miss Spencer writes about the location in a knowledgeable manner. It makes each book more special. What a find - I will read all her books eventually...

This was the first Lavyrle I had read and I could not put it down. The love story that is told is unreal!

LaVyrle's first really good book! This is a story about the power of love. I also enjoyed the setting -- Nantucket -- and the whale and cooper industries.I've always felt that there's several people you could be happily married to -- but there's probably only one real love of a lifetime. And that is the case in this book. Even though Laura enjoyed being married to Dan, her heart had always belonged with Rye.Have read all of LaVyrle's books and put this one in my own top 5.