Set in small-town Georgia at the dawn of WW II, handsome ex-con Will Parker answers the advertisement of a pregnant widow and mother of two, who is looking for a husband. ``Fans will be pleased by Spencer's hardcover debut, again demonstrating her gift for telling a satisfyingly conventional romantic tale in fresh, sprightly prose,'' wrote PW . (Mar.)
As I was studying the list of Rita-winning books in preparation for this great adventure in romance reading, I noticed an anomaly. From 1989 to 1996, the Romance Writers of America’s RITA Award included winners of the “Best Romance” of the year. Then again, in 1998, an award called was “RWA’s Favorite Book” was given. […]