For the Love of Laura Beth
A Chicago Christmas #4
by Aubrey Wynne
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Pub Date Dec 07 2018 | Archive Date Nov 26 2018
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Description
The Korean War destroyed their plans, but the battle at home may shatter their hearts…
Laura Beth Walters fell in love with Joe McCall when she was six years old. Now she counts the days until Joey graduates from college so they can marry and begin their life together. But the Korean War rips their neatly laid plans to shreds. Instead of a college fraternity, Joey joins a platoon. Laura Beth trades a traditional wedding for a quick trip to the courthouse.
The couple endures the hardship of separation, but the true battle begins when Joey returns home. Their marriage is tested almost beyond endurance as Laura struggles to accept the tragedy thrown in their path. Joey watches as the woman who has kept him anchored slowly crumbles. With the same steadfastness his wife has always shown him, he faces the invisible enemy with the heart of a soldier. He will fight anyone or anything…for the love of Laura Beth.
A Note From the Publisher
This is a sweet holiday romance set in between 1949 and 1954. It is based on a true story.
Advance Praise
"This was a beautiful gem of a story about a young couple in a small town, and the love they share which sustains them through the harsh times of war and loss and life's struggles."
Goodreads Review
"This was a well-written tale that will have you weeping and filled with warm-fuzzies. In Aubrey's signature style, the story is based on real-life characters, and that adds a layer to the story that you have a hard time finding in other writers."
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781946560124 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 2883
This novella broke my heart … and then put it back together. The period detail of the late 1940s/early 1950s is just enough, but not too much, to put me in a different time and place. Joey’s dad had enlisted in WWII so Joey has no illusions about being a hero or covering himself in glory. His thoughts of going to war are grimmer, much more realistic and probably those that most men secretly grapple with.
Laura Beth is the strong one. From helping Joey’s family cope with the death of his mother to standing up for what she knows is the right thing for her, she’s a rock. So to see her begin to crumble under the weight of what happens is almost as shocking to the reader as it is to her family. Yet, her reasons, emotions and fears are those that mothers facing terrible losses must also fight with and overcome.
As her father-in-law tells her, his wife completed him and Laura Beth and Joey complete each other. Their love is sweet, layered and deep. The epilogue shows that they’ll make it and I’ve no doubt had it been set 50 years after the main story, I’d still believe these two are deeply in love. This one made me cry but ultimately also made me smile. A
Jamie Lynn B, Reviewer
For The Love of Laura Beth is a sweet story of a romance during the Korean war time period. The historical details are great to read about. The characters are sympathetic and complex.It's well written thoughtful story. I recommend for anyone who enjoys historical fiction romance. Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.
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