That Camden Summer – Lavyrle Spencer

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Set in the year 1916, That Camden Summer by Lavyrle Spencer is a poignant and heartwarming romance about second chances and the strength to overcome societal judgment.

Roberta Jewett, a free-thinking and newly divorced woman, returns to her small hometown of Camden, Maine, to start fresh. However, she soon learns that in a tight-knit New England community, divorced women are viewed with disdain, leaving her to fight against the harsh judgments of her neighbours and even her own mother. Undeterred, Roberta begins her journey to independence by working as a county nurse, learning to drive, and purchasing her own Model T. But her resolve to remain emotionally distant is tested when Gabriel Farley, a widowed carpenter, comes to renovate her home. His quiet strength and gentle masculinity soon break down Roberta’s walls, leading her to realize that love can indeed be more special the second time around.

As the community continues to judge her, Roberta must find the courage to stand up for herself and the man she’s come to love. That Camden Summer is a touching story of personal growth, resilience, and the redemptive power of love.