For Love Alone

Trevor Family Saga #5

by Anita Stansfield

Mallory Taylor's life is close to perfect. With a temple marriage to Brad and a darling toddler, she's living the LDS dream. Until one dark night, when a single gunshot ends Brad's life. How could this have happened, and why?

Time passes, and love again finds its way into MalloryÆs heart. But will it be enough to help her begin a new life with Thomas? And will their faith give them the strength to make eternal commitmentsùeven without being sealed during their mortal lives? Years earlier, Michael and Emily Hamilton had struggled with the same dilemma. And now, in a dramatic and unforgettable meeting, Michael and Emily share insights that make all the difference in Mallory and ThomasÆs relationship.

As you come to know this novel's characters and their unique challenges, you'll understand how true love overcomes obstacles and changes lives.

Genres: Lds Fiction, Romance, Lds, Religion, Fiction, Christian, Christian Romance

237 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Anita 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."

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book for the most part. I'm always intrigued when an author world-builds as Anita Stansfield does, having characters from seemingly unrelated books all intermingle. This book had that to some extent, but only in the closing chapters. Stansfield also has a knack for writing characters that tend to get deep into the psychology of an issue, trying to get to the root of the problem, and though I don't think it's terribly realistic of most people, perhaps it's how we all should be trying to live life.
I thought it was timely that this book featured an interracial relationship (though this book was published in 1999). I do wish the author had called a spade a spade though. She kept referring to incidents of blatant racism as 'prejudice', though I do understand that the latter word was probably more appropriate to use in the late '90s.
3.5 stars
(Note that this book is written from a Latter-day Saint worldview, and, as such, may not be of interest to all.)

[Irene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mallory Taylor has every reason to believe that her life is close to perfect. With a temple marriage to Brad, her handsome, attentive husband and a darling toddler, she's living the LDS dream. Until one dark night, when a single self-inflicted gunshot ends Brad's life and shatters her world forever. How could this have happened, and why? Is it her fault, and will she ever be able to forgive herself or him?
Time passes and love again finds its way into Mallory's heart. But will the depth of her feelings be enough to banish the ghosts of past heartaches, allowing her to begin a new life with Thomas, the man she loves? And will their faith in the promise of the gospel give them strength to make eternal commitments, even without being sealed together during their mortal lives? Many years ago another couple had the same dilemma. And now, in a unforgettable meeting spiritual insights make all the difference in Mallory and Thomas's relationship

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story deals with some very tough issues. Love, loss - suicide, interracial love, family, work. Basically this is a story that could be anyone. It hit the feels. It did not dance around the tough stuff, but it did handle it delicately. It was nice to have it told from a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints perspective. Too many people ignore, believe, or whatever that these kinds of things don't happen in that culture. It is real. It is tough. It needs to be addressed in all aspects of our lives.

A sweet story with lots of beloved characters from other Anita Stansfield books. Hard things are addressed. Knowing one isn't alone is the biggest thing to take from this book.

[Barb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can you overcome the loss of a spouse due to suicide? Can you learn to trust again and fall in love? This novel deals with some pretty heavy issues, suicide, abuse , pornography, and interracial marriage. The author does a good job of building the characters with their flaws into a lovely but twisty love story.

[Rachel Robins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reread from many years ago. It's not all PC and it's an LDS read, but I love it.

[Danni · Rating 3 out of 5]

good book.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one deals with some pretty heavy stuff, and it really gave me a new perspective. I had to kind of go woah as I read this book so soon after reading Black Like Me, Stansfield addresses the issue of inter-racial marriage in a way that is quite uplifting, and very eye-opening. It made me think of the challenges that some of my freinds in that situation have probably had to face, and will probably still have to face each and everyday.
I really enjoy how she can address things that happen in a lot of peoples lives with these fictional characters. I also like how she brings characters from other books into the stories. It's kind of like, checking up on old friends that you haven't heard from in a long time. Ha Ha ya I guess I'm that corny.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Trevor family. I learn a lot by how they deal with life's horrible challenges (pornography and suicide). In this story, Mallory, the youngest Trevor daughter, becomes a widow with a young daughter and pregnant with her second. She deals with the tragic loss of her husband and miscarriage with a great deal of help and love from her family and sincere prayer. She amazingly has no prejudice whatsoever when Thomas, who is black, wants to romantically date her, falls in love, and asks her to marry him. They become a beautiful family.

[Lucy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't particularly like the storyline, but more than that, I had a hard time connecting with the main character. I never could really sense what she was feeling, especially in what was supposed to be the romantic storyline of the book. I was also disappointed in the ending. The characters that help bring about the story's resolution weren't even introduced until the last couple of chapters. I felt it could have been set up much better.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

One reason I really like Anita Stansfield's books is that they take on real-life issues. This one gives insight into pornography, suicide, and inter-racial marriage. I think the inter-racial marriage part could have been better developed by having someone Mallory was close to share some objections to overcome, but I still liked it.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I particularly loved this one. It deals with some very sensitive issues that are very real and very hard to deal with for a lot of people. But the characters do a wonderful job of overcoming their trials and I just loved the characters themselves in this one. I think this was the first of Anita's to have a couple like this in one of her books. Was pleased with the outcome.

[Aud · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picked this book because I saw it was about a spouse who committed suicide. It was interesting, but I think Anita Stansfield was trying to tackle too many issues in this book: suicide, pornography, interracial marriage, etc.

[Maggie]

For Love Alone is an extraordinary novel that will touch and move you on many different levels. As you come to know its memorable characters and their unique challenges, you will understand how the power of true love overcomes obstacles and changes lives for the better.

[Chelsea Raadgep · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this one because there were always lessons that were learned. Sorrow played a huge part in this book, and then when a man came into this woman's life, he had made a great impact on her life and fell in love with her in the process. I really loved it.

[Michelle Llewellyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

After dealing with the consequences of adultery in a temple marriage Anita sets her next book on-not just one but TWO controversial subjects-pornography and interracial marriage. Gosh, I miss the good old days when Deseret Book allowed such shocking publications by their authors.

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

was a little depressing for the first half of the book. Some of the authors desciptions of emotions were a little over the top for me.

[Tari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 5 of the Trevor Family Saga.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one covers spousal suicide, pornography addiction and interracial marriage.

[Eileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love all Anita Stansfield books. I learn something about having faith through trials, from each book that she writes.

[Jacqueline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sad at the beginning, but a really cute book, i love how they don't care what everybody else thinks

[Nancy Beard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and read it in a day couldn't put it down.

[Michelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I did enjoy reading the entire series of First Love, and Forever, the stories in the series as a whole are easily forgetable.

[Alecia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Made me cry!!! Good message of hope, overcoming trials, and love. Good LDS romance.

[Courtney · Rating 1 out of 5]

i just think her books aren't well written

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Own: Book

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Seemed long-winded, more like "and then This happened, and then This happened" than a story with a central point. I was bored reading most of it, and parts of the book left me rolling my eyes.

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I sometimes feel that the author tries to pin too much tragedy to one couple or family. It can be tiring to read.

[Terrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book deals with overcoming some serious issues--such as a husband comitting suicide, racial differences and coming to terms with some religious commitments. I really enjoyed this light read.

[Grandma · Rating 1 out of 5]

annoying, forgettable

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reread after many years, still a good story but has some outdated thinking.