Twice in a Lifetime
Twice in a Lifetime by Dorothy Garlock, published by Grand Central Publishing on February 23, 2016, is a historical fiction novel set in Sunset, Missouri, during 1954. The story follows Clara Sinclair, a young widow navigating the challenges of raising her teenage son alone after the loss of her husband in World War II. As she struggles to maintain her family’s financial stability, an unexpected encounter with a daring stranger brings a glimmer of hope and the possibility of a second chance at love.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of romance and family life against the backdrop of postwar America. Clara’s journey intertwines with that of Drake McCoy, a risk-taking drag racer whose chance meeting with her leads him to reconsider his own life choices. As their connection deepens, external threats loom, testing the resilience of their budding relationship. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English, offering a glimpse into the complexities of love and survival during a transformative era.
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Sunset, Missouri, 1954. As hope flourishes in postwar America, a young widow dares to dream of a second chance at a forever love . . .
TWICE IN A LIFETIME
Clara Sinclair has learned to live one lonely day at a time. It was the only way she managed to survive her husband’s death in World War II and raise their young son alone. But now she’s at a loss as to how to handle the defiant teenager he has become, even as she struggles to keep her family financially afloat. She’s fresh out of ways to turn her luck around-until a daring stranger’s unexpected kindness sparks hope she hasn’t felt in a long time…
Drake McCoy lives for risk, speed, and putting his incredible drag racing skills to the test. One night in this quiet rural town is all he needs to win a big score and be on his way . . . until he meets Clara. Drawn in by her quiet strength and her beauty, Drake is tempted to become someone he never imagined-a family man.
But a vicious and unseen enemy is closing in fast, throwing Drake and Clara’s fragile future into a dangerous tailspin. Can their love survive?
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