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An Enduring Love to Heal Her
Emilia Johnson has always had a tough life. When her father is taken to a mental asylum, everyone turns their back on her. She is constantly being teased and treated cruelly by people who fear contracting insanity from her family. On top of it all, she has always been suffering from an illness and her health is getting worse day by day. Her mother can't bear to see Emilia getting sick anymore, and she decides to send her out west, hoping that the warm weather will help her regain her health, as well as her confidence. Will Emilia seize this great opportunity and start her life over?
Derek Stevens is a thoughtful rancher in Texas. He is running away from a painful past and a family that he is embarrassed to be a part of. When he first meets Emilia, he is completely uninterested in pursuing a relationship with any woman. Being truly wounded, he does not believe in true love. The unforeseen circumstances, though, will bring them closer together. Will they manage to overcome the obstacles and learn the whole truth about each other?
While Emilia and Derek build a closer relationship, Derek's evil twin brother tries to ruin things between them. Will they be able to clear up the misunderstandings and build a common future? Or will they continue to be emotionally distant for the rest of their lives?
"An Enduring Love to Heal Her" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Derek Stevens is a thoughtful rancher in Texas. He is running away from a painful past and a family that he is embarrassed to be a part of. When he first meets Emilia, he is completely uninterested in pursuing a relationship with any woman. Being truly wounded, he does not believe in true love. The unforeseen circumstances, though, will bring them closer together. Will they manage to overcome the obstacles and learn the whole truth about each other?
While Emilia and Derek build a closer relationship, Derek's evil twin brother tries to ruin things between them. Will they be able to clear up the misunderstandings and build a common future? Or will they continue to be emotionally distant for the rest of their lives?
"An Enduring Love to Heal Her" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
- GenresWesternsHistorical
469 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2020
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About the author
Lorelei Brogan
127 books52 followersLorelei Brogan was born and raised in Idaho where she currently lives with her husband.
While sitting in her graduate school apartment, studying Rock science, Lorelei decided to set aside her notes and try her hand at romance.
At the same time, she used to write articles for a local newspaper under a pseudonym, and this made her wonder if she could write something besides news -- about something she really loved. At the age of 40 she managed to make her dream come true.
She has a great family and 4 sons that she adores. She is extremely proud of them, and so are they. They really admire her work, and support her in every step of her life.Her oldest son, who deeply loves her, says Lorelei’s novels make him travel to a different world.
In her spare time, she loves cooking and volunteering at her local elderly care home. She also adores traveling with her husband. Their dream is to travel all over the world, with Asia being at the top of her “bucket list”.
Lorelei loves to connect with her readers!
While sitting in her graduate school apartment, studying Rock science, Lorelei decided to set aside her notes and try her hand at romance.
At the same time, she used to write articles for a local newspaper under a pseudonym, and this made her wonder if she could write something besides news -- about something she really loved. At the age of 40 she managed to make her dream come true.
She has a great family and 4 sons that she adores. She is extremely proud of them, and so are they. They really admire her work, and support her in every step of her life.Her oldest son, who deeply loves her, says Lorelei’s novels make him travel to a different world.
In her spare time, she loves cooking and volunteering at her local elderly care home. She also adores traveling with her husband. Their dream is to travel all over the world, with Asia being at the top of her “bucket list”.
Lorelei loves to connect with her readers!
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June 24, 2020
Emilia lives with her mother and sister in Ohio. The winters are harsh and she is always sick she has difficulty breathing. Her father died in a mental hospital and she doesn’t know the whole story of how he was locked up. A few months later they tried to get him out but they said he was being treated and couldn’t be released yet. He dies after that and the people in Emilias area call her names, she isn’t suffering from mental illness she has difficulty with her lungs. Her mother decides it is for the best to send her to live with her sister in Texas.
Derek was engaged to marry, but she left him for someone with more money. He’s past is hard, his father did something wrong and Derek decides he doesn’t want that in his life so he moved to Texas and built a ranch and home, he helps out a widower and her children, they’re he meets a frail woman who seems to remember him being cruel to her, only it wasn’t him.
Great story, I enjoyed how the author combines two people in this book who fall in love, not just the main characters but the cousin as well, I’ll stand by my opinion as when the author adds a little extra content to her website she just needs to add it into the book as well, it wasn’t like she is adding a entire chapter it’s only the ending of the story.
Derek was engaged to marry, but she left him for someone with more money. He’s past is hard, his father did something wrong and Derek decides he doesn’t want that in his life so he moved to Texas and built a ranch and home, he helps out a widower and her children, they’re he meets a frail woman who seems to remember him being cruel to her, only it wasn’t him.
Great story, I enjoyed how the author combines two people in this book who fall in love, not just the main characters but the cousin as well, I’ll stand by my opinion as when the author adds a little extra content to her website she just needs to add it into the book as well, it wasn’t like she is adding a entire chapter it’s only the ending of the story.
January 4, 2020
ONE PULSE POUNDING DELIGHT!!!
Amazing! Lorelei unleashes one fantastic, block busting bombshell sending this baby into a tizzy, racing through a vortex chocked full of vexing contingents fusing this baby together flawlessly. Meting out incredible, well rounded scenario's that punch dead center with such intensity and precision, thrusting this baby into a tailspin with stunning results. An awesome storyline and gripping plot keeps you on the edge of your seat as everything falls into place with such perfection it leaves you craving more. Drama, distress, turmoil, betrayal, deceit, secrets and suspense mounts as tension spirals. The chemistry builds as each layer is peeled back exposing a growing bond and amplifying affections that catapult this jewel to life flawlessly. The characters are authentic and realistic with qualities and traits that blend into amazing personalities. The scenes are so colorfully descriptive it paints an elaborate backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Outstanding job Lorelei, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
Amazing! Lorelei unleashes one fantastic, block busting bombshell sending this baby into a tizzy, racing through a vortex chocked full of vexing contingents fusing this baby together flawlessly. Meting out incredible, well rounded scenario's that punch dead center with such intensity and precision, thrusting this baby into a tailspin with stunning results. An awesome storyline and gripping plot keeps you on the edge of your seat as everything falls into place with such perfection it leaves you craving more. Drama, distress, turmoil, betrayal, deceit, secrets and suspense mounts as tension spirals. The chemistry builds as each layer is peeled back exposing a growing bond and amplifying affections that catapult this jewel to life flawlessly. The characters are authentic and realistic with qualities and traits that blend into amazing personalities. The scenes are so colorfully descriptive it paints an elaborate backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Outstanding job Lorelei, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
January 4, 2020
Feminism and mental health
As a person from the medical field, my heart just broke with the asylum situation. Not my particular forte, but I do know that the practices back then are barbaric. The stigma and misconceptions...those broke my heart too. Unfortunately, even if the mental health situation has grown in leaps and bounds, societal stigma and misconceptions are still rampant. Then with regards to feminism, I’m more than thankful with how different society is now (well sort of depending on how you look at it). I loved the story because the subtle message resounded loud and clear where the additional message of hope can help overcome anything. This was also a story of second chances. It was a profound story that I’m sure I’ll reread again sometime in the future with a cup of tea or coffee.
As a person from the medical field, my heart just broke with the asylum situation. Not my particular forte, but I do know that the practices back then are barbaric. The stigma and misconceptions...those broke my heart too. Unfortunately, even if the mental health situation has grown in leaps and bounds, societal stigma and misconceptions are still rampant. Then with regards to feminism, I’m more than thankful with how different society is now (well sort of depending on how you look at it). I loved the story because the subtle message resounded loud and clear where the additional message of hope can help overcome anything. This was also a story of second chances. It was a profound story that I’m sure I’ll reread again sometime in the future with a cup of tea or coffee.
January 21, 2020
An Enduring Love to Heal Her was a wonderful story! Lorelei Brogan has written a western novel with a magnificent cast of characters who are believable and who steal your heart. With the people of her home town whispering about her father being crazy and taunts her about becoming insane like her father Emilia withdrawals into herself. She is also is suffering from a lung illness which makes her mother send her to Texas to live with her Aunt and cousins. In Texas Emilia meets Derek who is running from his past. With a misunderstanding about the past between them Emilia desides to stay away from Derek. Will Derek's evil twin brother destroy the affection groeing between him and Emilia? It's a sweet romance with drama, turmoil, deceit, heartache, secrets abound, with the suspense building and tension escalate, and twists and turns overwhelm you that make for one Fantastic Read!
January 12, 2020
An Enduring Love to Heal Her
I received an ARC of this book from the author, Lorelei Brogan, and this is my voluntary and honest review. This is an exciting western romance between Emilia and Derek in a small town in Texas. It is also the tale of how two sets of twin boys interact with each other when one set is raised by parents who love them and the other set is raised by unloving parents. Overall, I enjoyed this book especially the part where two young woman get trapped in a burning cabin wondering if they would make it out alive and unharmed. You will have to read the book to find out. It is a great book.
I received an ARC of this book from the author, Lorelei Brogan, and this is my voluntary and honest review. This is an exciting western romance between Emilia and Derek in a small town in Texas. It is also the tale of how two sets of twin boys interact with each other when one set is raised by parents who love them and the other set is raised by unloving parents. Overall, I enjoyed this book especially the part where two young woman get trapped in a burning cabin wondering if they would make it out alive and unharmed. You will have to read the book to find out. It is a great book.
January 11, 2020
An Enduring Love to Heal Her A Historical Western Romance Book
This is another good story about love and family and a young woman that has been traumatized by the stigma of having her father die in a asylum for the mentally ill.Emilia traveled to Texas because her lungs were weak and she fell for Derek a young man that finds that he is in love with her.Derek has a twin that causes problems for them both but love wins.The extended epilogue is also very good and the plot is a great one.This author writes very good and the characters are very real
This is another good story about love and family and a young woman that has been traumatized by the stigma of having her father die in a asylum for the mentally ill.Emilia traveled to Texas because her lungs were weak and she fell for Derek a young man that finds that he is in love with her.Derek has a twin that causes problems for them both but love wins.The extended epilogue is also very good and the plot is a great one.This author writes very good and the characters are very real
January 16, 2020
Another great read by Lorelei Brogan who once again brings strong,well developed characters and weaves an interesting and emotional story. She brings the story to life with her descriptive writing and vividly painted scenes,making it a realistic story filled with twists,turns,secrets and most of all hope. I was captured from start to finish reading this page turner and I love reading this book. Highly recommend.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
January 11, 2020
I have high expectations when I get a Lorelei Brogan book and this book filled those expectation. We have the sickly Emilia, we have Derek and his evil twin, we have mental illness and the stigma that was so prevalent at this time and you have to add in the romance of George and Lily. Emilia's mother shows extreme love when she sends her daughter to Texas to live with her sister. There was so much to enjoy in this book. I recommend it.
March 29, 2020
Great storyof learning to trust
This is story of two young people who learn to trust in others and themselves. While Emelia's trust issues stem from how people treated her in Ohio and learning to adapt the a new way of life In Texas. To Derek who's been rejected by his fiance and disappointed in past problems with his family. Both learn to trust each and to move on from the hurts of the past, especially when it comes time to face it head on.
This is story of two young people who learn to trust in others and themselves. While Emelia's trust issues stem from how people treated her in Ohio and learning to adapt the a new way of life In Texas. To Derek who's been rejected by his fiance and disappointed in past problems with his family. Both learn to trust each and to move on from the hurts of the past, especially when it comes time to face it head on.
August 29, 2020
A Wonderful Story of a young woman finding the courage to trust in her own judgement.
It is an important time in a person's life when they must reassess what is most important. For a young person basically all on their own it is hard to choose between a life they know and something new and out of their comfort zone. Lorelei Brogan does a great job in dealing with this for her lovely main character!
It is an important time in a person's life when they must reassess what is most important. For a young person basically all on their own it is hard to choose between a life they know and something new and out of their comfort zone. Lorelei Brogan does a great job in dealing with this for her lovely main character!
January 19, 2020
Emilia Johnson finds herself moving to the warmth of Texas to see if it helps heal her. When she stays with her aunt she meets Derek Stevens, a friend of her aunt. Derek ran away from his past in Ohio and Emilia was sent from Ohio to Texas because her health was failing there. Coming to Texas not only healed her body but it led her to love. Such a sweet, clean, romantic read!
February 7, 2020
First Book Read
This is the first book I read by Lorelei Brogan. She did not disappoint. I love the fact that she included the issues of mental health and imperfect family members in the love story. Amelia and Derek had to face their own past to move on to a future together. I will definitely read more books by Lorelei Brogan
This is the first book I read by Lorelei Brogan. She did not disappoint. I love the fact that she included the issues of mental health and imperfect family members in the love story. Amelia and Derek had to face their own past to move on to a future together. I will definitely read more books by Lorelei Brogan
November 29, 2020
Heartwarming and beautiful!
This tender story of finding love and courage to face a new beginning in a new state was unbelievably heartfelt and charming. This unbelievably imaginative historical romance will keep you wanting more from this author. Everyone is sure to live this amazing story.
This tender story of finding love and courage to face a new beginning in a new state was unbelievably heartfelt and charming. This unbelievably imaginative historical romance will keep you wanting more from this author. Everyone is sure to live this amazing story.
January 23, 2020
An Enduring Love To Heal Her By Lorelei Brogan
Two stars. Boring this story goes on and on.. Emilia was sick went to Texas to heal. Derek came with baggage, an evil twin.. And the family Emilia live with had baggage. Storyline goes not seem to have an ending.. But it does
Two stars. Boring this story goes on and on.. Emilia was sick went to Texas to heal. Derek came with baggage, an evil twin.. And the family Emilia live with had baggage. Storyline goes not seem to have an ending.. But it does
February 25, 2020
Texas Western Romance
The young lady is from Ohio
Her mother sends her to Texas to live with her Aunt and cousins. In Ohio she is always sick . When she gets to Texas she starts to feel better some of the time
Many changes will come her way. Read and enjoy!!!!!!!!
The young lady is from Ohio
Her mother sends her to Texas to live with her Aunt and cousins. In Ohio she is always sick . When she gets to Texas she starts to feel better some of the time
Many changes will come her way. Read and enjoy!!!!!!!!
April 12, 2020
Wonderful
This is several stories in one book. Emilia and Lily had both endured ridicule at the hands of others. Derek had endured the evil of his twin brother blamed on him. This was a wonderful, emotional story that will keep you engaged.
This is several stories in one book. Emilia and Lily had both endured ridicule at the hands of others. Derek had endured the evil of his twin brother blamed on him. This was a wonderful, emotional story that will keep you engaged.
November 1, 2020
A good read
It is oftentimes amazing the sacrifices a mother makes for the good of her children. Author Lorelei has gives two different prospectives on rearing of twins and their developing adult person.
It is oftentimes amazing the sacrifices a mother makes for the good of her children. Author Lorelei has gives two different prospectives on rearing of twins and their developing adult person.
January 12, 2020
Nice story
A good story that keeps your interest right to the very end. The characters are interesting and work their way into your heart.
A good story that keeps your interest right to the very end. The characters are interesting and work their way into your heart.
January 24, 2020
Never close your hart to love!
You did yourself justice with your story! I enjoyed enjoyed reading it very much and you touched on a lot of things that are still true today
You did yourself justice with your story! I enjoyed enjoyed reading it very much and you touched on a lot of things that are still true today
April 7, 2020
I enjoyed the book, it started out well it was interesting and then it seemed to slow down,
and take ages to get to the finish,but over all
I enjoyed it.
and take ages to get to the finish,but over all
I enjoyed it.
April 11, 2020
A book to read
The first few pages were slow, then I couldn’t put it down. It is a must read!! The characters were easy to be put in their place!!
The first few pages were slow, then I couldn’t put it down. It is a must read!! The characters were easy to be put in their place!!
June 21, 2020
Wonderful
Thank you for writing such a wonderful book. I enjoyed reading each and every page. The characters were so real.
Thank you for writing such a wonderful book. I enjoyed reading each and every page. The characters were so real.
July 2, 2020
Great story
I had such an enjoyable time reading the story with Derek and all he struggled with having a twin brother.
I had such an enjoyable time reading the story with Derek and all he struggled with having a twin brother.
June 4, 2021
An Enduring Love
This story was a great example on how to raise twins. I couldn't put it down. A truly great story.
This story was a great example on how to raise twins. I couldn't put it down. A truly great story.
December 9, 2021
Great book
January 24, 2025
Love it
Author really captured the meaning of family and love no matter the obstacles. Emilia sent to Texas for her health to live with her Aunt and cousins. Read Emilia`s story.
Author really captured the meaning of family and love no matter the obstacles. Emilia sent to Texas for her health to live with her Aunt and cousins. Read Emilia`s story.
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