Her Mother’s Wish

 
by Donise Sheppard
Book Cover: Her Mother's Wish
Editions:ebook, Paperback

Mary thought love would be simple… until duty tangled her heart in knots.

Raised to be obedient, respectable, and reserved, Mary was the ideal daughter in a family that valued appearances above all else. But when her cousins arrive for an extended stay, her quiet world is upended—especially by Andrew, whose warmth and gentle wit awaken feelings she was never taught to trust.

In Mary’s world, love isn’t something one chooses. And when her mother senses the bond growing between them, she intervenes with a firm hand and sharper ambition, insisting Mary marry the respectable, if uninspiring, William Connell.

Torn between the boy who once gave her a rose and the man her mother demands she wed, Mary must choose between loyalty and longing. Pressured by her family, she agrees to marry William. But one promise—whispered before the wedding—might change everything… if she dares believe it still matters.

Now, far from home, with a single pressed flower hidden in a book, Mary tries to build a life out of something safe. But when the past comes knocking and old secrets unravel, she must face a question she’s long avoided: can a woman bound by regret find her way back to the one she truly loves?

Her Mother’s Wish is a tender, evocative story of first love, second chances, and the quiet power of a woman choosing her own path.

Published:
Publisher: Radiance
Genres:
Historical, Romance
Tags:
historical romance, sweet romance

About the Author

Donise Sheppard

Donise Sheppard is a romance writer residing in southern West Virginia with her husband and four children. Donise found her passion for books at an early age and has been chasing stories ever since. She is an author, editor, and co-owner of Pixie Forest Publishing. As a hopeless romantic, love and romance are her first passions, but she's a sucker for a good high fantasy or science fiction novel, as well. When she isn’t working, she’s reading for pleasure, baking, or singing off key.

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