Back by popular demand, here are two of the beloved New York Times bestselling author's favorite novels—Forsaking All Others and A Promise to Cherish—together in one volume. These love stories have passed the test of the time and are sure to enthrall fans new and old. Forsaking All Others Spirited Allison Scott thought she had everything—a promising career and Jason, an exciting lover. Together, as photographer and model, they would make it to the top. Then Jason left, shattering her heartfelt dreams. Allison's new model, Rick Lang, has Jason's perfect good looks, but is charming and attentive as well. He seems to good to be true—and Allison doesn't trust him one bit. But his tender lovemaking and persistent caring began to wear down her defenses. Still she fears the ultimate betrayal—his rejection of her love. A Promise to Cherish Lee Walker strode through a man's world with the proud strength of her Cherokee ancestors, outbidding the toughest competition in the construction industry—and hiding the hurt of a secret loss. Then she unwittingly switches suitcases at the airport with rival Sam Brown. She has his sexy briefs and risqué magazine. He has her sealed bid - and the chance to steal the deal... When he wins—and proceeds to turn on his charm—she quivers with rage! But his very presence unlocks a sensuous stirring that has been ice-bound since her heart-wrenching divorce. She yearns to revel in passion and give in to love, but she's learned that such tender emotions invite only pain and sorrow... "You will never forget the incredible beauty and sensitivity of LaVyrle's gifted pen." — Affair de Coeur
Author
LaVyrle Spencer is an American best-selling author of contemporary and historical romance novels. She has successfully published a number of books, with several of them made into movies. Twelve of her books have been New York Times bestsellers, and Spencer was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 1988. Spencer is known for creating realistic characters and stories that focus on families rather than only the relationship between a man and woman. These "ordinary" men and women are warm and vulnerable and are always portrayed sympathetically.[1] Her heroines tend to be a mix of fire and warmth, strength, savvy and soft–heartedness who must overcome some sort of adversity, such as pregnancy, divorce, a lengthy separation, the loss of a loved one, and then undergo a catharsis. The stories center on themes of abiding love, family ties and strength in difficult times. In the 1980s and 1990s Spencer wrote 12 New York Times Bestsellers. Her books have been sold to book clubs worldwide, and have been published around the world. Condensed versions of many of her novels have appeared in Reader's Digest and Good Housekeeping. She retired from writing in 1997.
