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A Secret Splendor & Above and Beyond
Two classic stories by #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sandra Brown
A Secret Splendor
Divorced and devastated by the loss of her son, Arden Gentry feels utterly alone. But she has another son—a child she gave up at birth for reasons beyond her control. Arden is convinced that finding him will ease her overwhelming heartache. But after she arrives in the tropical paradise of Hawaii, where her son now lives, Arden starts to doubt her decision to contact him. Because she knows that finding him could resurrect all the half-truths, secrets and unspeakable lies that surrounded his birth.
Above and Beyond
When Sergeant Richard Stroud dies tragically while stationed overseas, he leaves behind his wife, Kyla, and their newborn son. Now Richard's best friend, Trevor Rule, has returned home from military duty carrying with him the box of letters Kyla sent her husband. Reading her gentle, passionate words, Trevor fell in love with his best friend's widow. Now he needs to convince Kyla that they have the right to be happy, to move past the pain of Richard's death. But Trevor is harboring a secret, one with the power to destroy the love he is trying so hard to protect.
A Secret Splendor
Divorced and devastated by the loss of her son, Arden Gentry feels utterly alone. But she has another son—a child she gave up at birth for reasons beyond her control. Arden is convinced that finding him will ease her overwhelming heartache. But after she arrives in the tropical paradise of Hawaii, where her son now lives, Arden starts to doubt her decision to contact him. Because she knows that finding him could resurrect all the half-truths, secrets and unspeakable lies that surrounded his birth.
Above and Beyond
When Sergeant Richard Stroud dies tragically while stationed overseas, he leaves behind his wife, Kyla, and their newborn son. Now Richard's best friend, Trevor Rule, has returned home from military duty carrying with him the box of letters Kyla sent her husband. Reading her gentle, passionate words, Trevor fell in love with his best friend's widow. Now he needs to convince Kyla that they have the right to be happy, to move past the pain of Richard's death. But Trevor is harboring a secret, one with the power to destroy the love he is trying so hard to protect.
- GenresRomance
544 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1986
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August 6, 2017
Two great books by Ms Brown. I heart her very much. : )
August 17, 2017
Just simple romance...it was just ok for me......I just finished reading this again because I don't remember reading the first story and never did read the second. I've decided to give it 1 more star. I did like the first story as romance goes. The 2nd story was okay. I found myself liking and hating Trevor. I did not like his deception or his all or nothing attitude. I did like the magnitude of his love and caring for Kyla and Aaron.
February 8, 2018
I have not read a Sandra Brown novel in awhile. This was a pass-on from a friend. Both stories were interesting and I feel could have stood on their own with less descriptive physical intimacy.
April 18, 2011
A Secret Splendor was a great and fast read. I felt for Arden- she's been through so much. The book itself was very predictable.
Above and Beyond was a little creepy. I don't think I would recommend it to anyone. It seemed forced.. Trevor was Kyla's stalker.. then once they get together, he makes out with her even though she begs him to stop.. Kyla is a widow who a year later was still grieving her late husband. I understand that- it takes most people years to get over the death of a loved one. Tyler forced himself into her life, manipulated her and in the end she "fell in love with him"... I don't get it and the whole time, when they had romantic encounters- I'd shiver because it didn't feel right.
I got this book for free through Goodreads First Reads giveaway.
Above and Beyond was a little creepy. I don't think I would recommend it to anyone. It seemed forced.. Trevor was Kyla's stalker.. then once they get together, he makes out with her even though she begs him to stop.. Kyla is a widow who a year later was still grieving her late husband. I understand that- it takes most people years to get over the death of a loved one. Tyler forced himself into her life, manipulated her and in the end she "fell in love with him"... I don't get it and the whole time, when they had romantic encounters- I'd shiver because it didn't feel right.
I got this book for free through Goodreads First Reads giveaway.
June 18, 2011
I received the book from a good reads giveaway. One of my friends saw it on the bookshelf ( I was already reading a book) and asked if she could read it. I said yes and she read it and enjoyed it so mush that she gave it to her mother to read. I am now waiting for the book to be returned so I can read it!
June 26, 2011
I just received my copy from Goodread First Reads program today, and was pleasantly surprised to find a bonus copy of Texas! Chase. I am so grateful and can't wait to find time to get started
September 8, 2012
Nice stories - pleasant reading.
January 13, 2015
I enjoyed this book
February 13, 2015
Very predictable.
May 30, 2014
pretty good Above and beyond was the better of the two.
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