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Gables of Legacy #4
An Eternal Bond
Jess Hamilton believes he could never fill the shoes of his late father. Now responsible for a century-old family business and a boys’ home, Jess knows he is expected to uphold a great patriarchal legacy. As Jess struggles to find a footing in a world full of new obligations, he finds himself drawn into an ugly court battle where a child’s future — or perhaps even his life — is at stake.
For Jess’s wife Tamra, her own inadequacies surface when her abusive mother comes to be cared for in the Hamilton family home. Even though Tamra has forgiven her mother, the situation brings an ugly past much too close to the present — which only adds to Tamra’s rising feelings of discouragement as she searches for help with her own physical challenges.
Volume four in best-selling author Anita Stanfield’s Gables of Legacy series, An Eternal Bond journeys into the changing lives of the Hamilton family and explores how adversity can bless and unite families in eternal bonds of love.
For Jess’s wife Tamra, her own inadequacies surface when her abusive mother comes to be cared for in the Hamilton family home. Even though Tamra has forgiven her mother, the situation brings an ugly past much too close to the present — which only adds to Tamra’s rising feelings of discouragement as she searches for help with her own physical challenges.
Volume four in best-selling author Anita Stanfield’s Gables of Legacy series, An Eternal Bond journeys into the changing lives of the Hamilton family and explores how adversity can bless and unite families in eternal bonds of love.
249 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2003
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Anita Stansfield
133 books472 followersAnita Stansfield, the LDS market's #1 best-selling romance novelist, is an imaginative and prolific writer whose romantic stories have captivated her readers.
"With sales approaching a half million, Anita Stansfield has clearly found a niche in this market," said Nicole Martin, Publicist for Covenant Communications. "Her popularity stems from her ability to empathize with and write about the issues that LDS women deal with on a daily basis."
"I always write for women like me. It's through my interaction with other women that I've found there are some personal and emotional struggles that are typical," said Anita Stansfield. "I hope my writing makes women feel better about themselves and shows them these real problems can be solved through gospel principles."
"With sales approaching a half million, Anita Stansfield has clearly found a niche in this market," said Nicole Martin, Publicist for Covenant Communications. "Her popularity stems from her ability to empathize with and write about the issues that LDS women deal with on a daily basis."
"I always write for women like me. It's through my interaction with other women that I've found there are some personal and emotional struggles that are typical," said Anita Stansfield. "I hope my writing makes women feel better about themselves and shows them these real problems can be solved through gospel principles."
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January 27, 2015
Wow! By the time I finished this book I was so annoyed with it. I can't believe how many 4 and 5 star ratings this book got. First of all there was no cohesive plot. Just a bunch of events that happen. Second of all, it was sooo negative. I was so sick of Tamra and her incessant whining. And every time she was surprised, or shocked or horrified, she put her hand over mouth. Stansfield couldn't come up with any other ways to express that type of emotion I guess. I got so sick of reading that phrase. It must be in there 20 times. That and "Oh help", also way overused. Seriously. And I am sorry but for me it got to the point where I am like really? This is getting ridiculous. And I just find the characters so hard to relate to. I know there are more books in this series but I don't know if I will be reading them. Not Stansfield's greatest work. And her books are almost all the same. I am sorry but they are. Especially in all these Hamilton sagas. Anyway. Reading all the other reviews I know I am in the minority but not a fan. To be completely honest I think 2 stars is very generous on this one.
February 23, 2008
Book number four in the series and again tears were shead...it's just really neat to read a novel where the characters have the same values and beliefs as I do. It's cool to read the novel and understand what they are talking about fully. EVERYONE visit my mom at the church library so you can read these novels...they are amazing...I want to live in australia and meet the Hamiltons...if they were real!!hahha
August 4, 2008
I liked this one better than the 3rd book and I really had a hard time putting it down. I think I am getting a little tired of Anita Stansfield books now that I have read a ton of them, but I have two more in this series that I am going to finish after I read a couple other books first!
I gave this four stars because the book really potrayed real life situations that I am interested in and made it more of an actual real-life situation than an impossible real-life romance. Good book!
I gave this four stars because the book really potrayed real life situations that I am interested in and made it more of an actual real-life situation than an impossible real-life romance. Good book!
May 28, 2010
it was kinda depressing and it raised more questions than it answered. the charcters kinda bugged me espically tamera whineing that shes whining was super abnoxious. it was still uplifting but just not half as good as the books before. I think she(Anita Stanfield) could have taken the ideas in this book and sepperated them makeing more books and leaving less questions unanswered it just seemed to be a jumble of ideastrowen together without much thought to all the affects of their actions.
July 30, 2010
This book is like the 2nd one in the series in that it felt more like a chronicle of life than a novel with a cohesive plot. Because I really like these characters, it was worth reading. I especially liked the small continuation of Sean & Tara's story.
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March 31, 2009An Eternal Bond is the fourth of the Gables of Legacy series. It journeys into the changing lives of the Hamilton family and explores how adversity can bless and unite families in eternal bonds of love.
February 4, 2011
The romance in the second and third books of this series were supper cheesy, even for me. This book took a breat from all that, and it was like a breath of fresh air. This book didn't have a supper strong plot, but it was still enjoyable. I enjoyed it more than the last two books.
February 15, 2008
This one is about letting others serve you and about physical stress of pregnancy.
May 17, 2008
Tears shead and nightmares had but a very understandable process to Jess.
August 16, 2008
Romantic
January 15, 2009
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September 24, 2009
It was interesting to see how applying the atonement of Jesus Christ can really elivate self appointed burdens in peoples lives.
April 8, 2010
I liked this one because the story was about a young couple and the challenges and insecurities they face. They seemed like real life issues.
September 29, 2010
Tamra and Jess deal with "stuff" because what other plot complications are there now that the patriarch of the family is dead?
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October 23, 2010great as always
September 8, 2011
Another great read.
November 8, 2012
Must have a box of Kleenex!!
September 16, 2013
Random little stories. None of them were really meaningful.
May 16, 2019
This book covers the span of a few years in only 14 chapters, but at the same time, didn't feel like a fast-paced novel. Certain aspects and issues that arose during those years were brought up and dealt with extensively, and then we'd see the passing of weeks or months until the next issue.
Stansfield does an excellent job of having her characters hash out their feelings and thought processes while analysing them (in light of the teachings of Christ) and I almost always come away from reading one of her novels pondering about how I might react in similar situations.
Note that this book is written from a Latter-day Saint worldview, which, while interesting to me personally, may not be interesting to all.
3.5 stars
Stansfield does an excellent job of having her characters hash out their feelings and thought processes while analysing them (in light of the teachings of Christ) and I almost always come away from reading one of her novels pondering about how I might react in similar situations.
Note that this book is written from a Latter-day Saint worldview, which, while interesting to me personally, may not be interesting to all.
3.5 stars
October 13, 2021
This is the 4th addition to the Gables of Legacy series. I really enjoyed the continuation of the family saga, learning more about the boy's home, and the thread of love, forgiveness and peace continues. I will say though that the Mormon religious theme is very strong, so if you're not wanting to read religious doctrinal messages in your story, then this one isn't for you.
January 4, 2024
This was an enjoyable, uplifting book and a nice break from other books that I read recently.
February 27, 2016
I liked this book because it was easy to read and to feel the truth of the principles the author writes about. The characters, Jess and Tamra seems to have more than their share of problems, but as I think about it, I think most of us have some of the same issues and so it resonates as source of enlightment to use in our own lives. I've learned much from her writing.
November 13, 2016
4/5 angel stars
March 31, 2008
Loved it!
July 27, 2011
I loved it! Every page kept me interested! This series just gets better and better!
July 30, 2015
I really enjoyed this one
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