Bücher von Tracy Lee Thompson

A tasteful love story that elegantly captures the essence of love and connection...Set against the vibrant backdrop of the swinging sixties, the life of seventeen-year-old Connor Smith takes a dramatic turn when he meets Alice, a shy and reserved girl.Their love starts to blossom, but their joy is abruptly shattered when Connor receives a draft notice to join the Vietnam War.Despite the distance, Alice promises to wait for him, but when Connor returns, he is a changed man, bearing the physical and emotional scars of his experiences.Determined to hold onto their love, Alice is willing to go to great lengths to win him back."Stand By You" is a poignant story of love, sacrifice, and resilience.Will Connor be able to find redemption and reunite with the woman who holds his heart, or will the wounds of the past forever keep them apart?Reader ReviewEvery page of this book is like a little surprise. This beautiful love story took me through a rollercoaster of feelings and emotions. The setting of the story being in the 1960s reminded me of all the struggles that were happening in the world at that point in history. But the beating heart of the story is the love between Connor and Alice. I admired Alice's resilience in not giving up on Connor, despite the hardships he had endured. In the end, the only thing that stands strong is the power of their love. This story is an absolute must-read. I cannot wait to grab the next book in the series. Without a doubt, five stars! - Sofia Goodreads

In the sunburned expanse of 1925 Australia, a young girl named Evie Brown is thrust into a world of opulence and cruelty. Abandoned by her own family, she finds herself at the mercy of the formidable McCormick family, serving as a maid in their grand estate.The McCormicks, ensconced in their wealth and privilege, hold sway over Evie's every move. The lavish halls of the mansion echo with whispered secrets and stifled dreams, as Evie navigates a treacherous path through their cruel ways.But amidst the shadows of her servitude, a forbidden spark ignites. Evie's heart begins to beat to the rhythm of Flynn McCormick, the enigmatic second son. He, too, is bound by the expectations of his lineage, caught in a web of family obligations and societal demands.As their hearts entwine, Evie fights a battle against her own desires. She knows that loving Flynn is a perilous journey that threatens to shatter the fragile world she's built. All she yearns for is to return to her cherished little brother and sister, to shield them from the harsh realities she's come to know.In this reminiscent tale of love and sacrifice, Evie must summon the courage to defy the constraints of class and circumstance. She must break free from the shackles of the McCormick estate, or risk losing everything she holds dear.In "Follow The Stars," the arid beauty of Australia's countryside serves as a stark backdrop to a love that defies boundaries. As Evie's heart soars and breaks, readers will be swept away by a story of resilience, passion, and the enduring power of love.Will Evie find the strength to chart her own course and reclaim her destiny? What readers are saying:I think my heart will just need a bit of time to recover from this. I really loved this book. - Goodreads Reviewer"I couldn't put it down, even when I thought my heart would burst out of my chest and I had tears pouring down my face." Goodreads reviewer,A real page turner, that buried me into a deep trance of "I will put the book down after the next chapter." The next chapter came and went until, before I know it, I had finished! Wow! This is one exciting book! I haven't read one like this in like, ages! Goodreads reviewerQuite astounding. There are plot twists all over the place and one after the other, you are left thinking, can your brain cope, as you will definitely be left with a hangover afterwards. I still can't believe what I just read. Goodreads reviewerRead less

Discover this emotional, heartbreaking coming-of-age story about love, loss and finding the courage to believe in yourself.Fans of Jo Jo Moyes and Nicholas Sparks will love this story.Struggling with old age, ninety-four-year-old, Toby Mitchell gives a moving account of his life.Taken back to 1935 and against the backdrop of a small country town, Toby shares the bond he has with his older brother, Bill. When the tide of rejection sweeps across the tiny town because of their mother''s illness, they gather the strength to push through those prejudice moments.Their brotherhood is soon tested when they fall in love with the same girl, Hildy, a socialite from a wealthy prominent family. Even though she is from a different world, Hildy accepts the boys and is swept up into their simple way of life.That is until one life-altering day changes everything. Devastating circumstances tear them apart.Over the years, Toby''s love for Hildy refuses to fade. The events of that awful day still haunt him. In desperation he flees the only home he has ever known.As time passes, he soon discovers the new life is not what he hoped for and begins to question everything, including the love he still feels for Hildy.Amid the darkness, Toby finds in his new world, he comes to realise the emotional journey was all worth it.This beautiful story promises to take the reader on an emotional journey. Thompson reminds us that life is fragile and that every moment matters.Goodreads Review. 5 StarsI came across this book on Instagram and though it''s taken me a bit to get to it, I''m glad I finally did. Thompson does a wonderful job describing the world in which Toby, the main character lives. The descriptions made it possible for me to be fully immersed in this story and were my favorite part of the book. The story is about Toby, an underprivileged teen who sees Hildy, a very privileged girl at a dance. He is instantly taken by her, but knows the divide in their social status makes her way out of his reach. Once they meet, the connection is instant for them both and they proceed to create a relationship despite what social etiquette demands. Love is found, some bad things happen and they are ripped apart. As Toby''s life continues and he suffers in ways that make you wonder how much more can this guy take. Will he ever be happy? Will he ever see Hildy again? Will he just finish his life alone and sad?If you are a fan of The Notebook, you will probably enjoy this book. It skims the lines of that type of forbidden love and will have you rooting for the sweet country boy, Toby as your heart aches for all that is unfair in this judgmental world we live in. 

Discover this emotional, heartbreaking, coming of age story about love, loss and finding the courage to believe in yourself.Set in 1925, the betrayal of her parents shocks seventeen-year-old Evie Brown. Stubborn, quick-tempered Evie must now face the frightful reality of her new life as she adjusts to the harsh demands of a wealthy, aristocratic family, the McCormicks. They are now her greatest enemy, especially the eldest son, Vincent.As Evie suffers at the hands of Vincent's cruel ways, Flynn McCormick (the second-born son - who in his parents' eyes will never be as good as Vincent) tries to protect her.Despite Evie's reservations, she lowers her guard and accepts Flynn's help. By doing so, Evie's love from Flynn unravels. Not only has she fallen in love with the enemy, but Flynn has also set off a dream that she can follow the stars.But the simple fact of who she is and where she comes from still haunts her. People like her never get a chance to dream.This beautiful story promises to take the reader on an emotional journey. Thompson reminds us that life is fragile and that every moment matters.Fans of Kate Morton will love this heart-warming story.