Lauralyn Keller
Stories From the Heart
Marivale Chronicles
In the aftermath of World War II, Marivale's royal family fights to keep their country free from the creeping influence of communism.
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Note: This series is getting revamped. A Future Not Their Own will be getting some major changes, which will alter the timeline and events of A Light in the Darkness. Both books will be edited before writing begins on A Heart in Search of Love. Thank you for your patience while these changes happen!
A Future Not Their Own
A Light in the Darkness
A Heart in Search of Love
Prince Adrian of Marivale never wanted to be King, though it became his destiny. Lady Juliette Winslow had other plans for her life, but her sense of duty to her country takes precedence. As communism spreads in the countries surrounding Marivale, Adrian and Juliette must work together to save their country from the threat of Soviet invasion. While they navigate the dangers within their country, they also must navigate an unconventional relationship that is thrust upon them. Will they find their way to love in a future not their own?
Magdalena Jankowski lost the love of her life to a Nazi concentration camp. Heartbroken by his death and devastated by the Communist takeover of her beloved Poland, she finds refuge in the small country of Marivale as a caretaker for orphans. Though her first orphanage was destroyed by fire, Magdalena still believes her calling exists. She is faced with a choice: accept a position as the country’s adoption ambassador, or wait for the children who may not come. In the midst of her deliberation, she meets a mysterious stranger and his son who will change the course of her life.
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Painful experience has taught James to be wary of others. But when he collapses on the steps of Magdalena’s orphanage, wounded and sick, he has no choice but to accept her kindness. As he fights for his life, he also battles nightmares from his past. Magdalena’s care helps him slowly regain a sense of trust, but he is carrying a secret – one that could send shockwaves throughout Marivale.
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A friendship slowly blooms between two hurting souls, one that promises healing and a chance at finding love. As light pierces through the darkness of their pasts, can they find the strength to move forward into a future filled with hope?