--- product_id: 13901077 title: "Morning Glory" price: "KSh6360" currency: KES in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/13901077-morning-glory store_origin: KE region: Kenya --- # Morning Glory **Price:** KSh6360 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Morning Glory - **How much does it cost?** KSh6360 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/13901077-morning-glory) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Morning Glory: 9780425229286: Spencer, Lavyrle: Books Review: A very honest and moving story of two not-so-perfect people... - "He was a vagrant ex-con; she poor, pregnant and unpretty. Who was the bigger loser?" Those lines, taken from one of the early chapters in the book, certainly made an impression on me. This novel takes one of my favorite romance themes - a man who is scraping rock bottom and manages to rebuild his life and find love - and turns it into a compelling character study about two damaged, isolated people who find companionship, friendship, and finally love. In the days leading up to WWII Will Parker is scrounging for work in a small Georgia town. Jobs are scarce; scarcer still for a man fresh out of prison. Desperation leads Will to answer an ad placed in the local paper looking for a husband. Newly widowed and pregnant with her third child, Ellie Dinsmore has run out of options. Her ramshackle house and the surrounding property are in desperate need of repair. She is completely alone in the world and if the price for providing food and shelter for her children is marriage to a complete stranger, then so be it. This story grabbed my attention from the very beginning, and I really was fascinated by the honest portrayal of Will and Ellie's relationship. There is no love at first sight, no overwhelming physical attraction. Instead, we see two people willing to do what it takes to survive and along the way they form a bond based on mutual respect and slowly open their hearts to the possibility of romantic love. With a few well chosen words LaVyrle Spencer can describe a character so vividly that you can easily visualize them - their appearance, mannerisms and speech patterns really come to life. The details about daily life during the early days of WWII - the rationing, shortages, rumors of imminent US invasion - were very interesting. And of course Will and Ellie's story, with all its many twists and turns, was just so engaging and satisfying. Despite all the wonderful things that this book has going for it, there were a few things that I had issues with. I thought that the character of Lula was a bit too one dimensional; she was the personification of the "evil, loose woman" right down to her lacquered hair and provocative clothing. And the story does take a rather soap opera like turn towards the end that felt a little over-the-top. But really these are minor complaints that didn't detract from my overall enjoyment of the book. There are a few tame love scenes and a fairly explicit depiction of a home birth. Occasional strong language. 4.5 stars Review: Oh the feels!!! - Holy carp, what an emotional journey! This author really knows how to make two broken and heart sick individuals burrow into the reader’s hearts and just set up blissful, HEA housekeeping there. I think I cried more reading this book than I have in a long time. The emotions are extremely crisp and vibrant, making the reader live and experience every slight and fearful moment as well as every breeze of romance and love. This romance novel turns into something else entirely, in my humble opinion. The author starts out with two very damaged people whose pasts alone will make the reader’s heart cringe for them. Their coming together and overcoming of their pasts to move into the future would be a fantastic romantic plot by itself. Yet, the author really does something special when she incorporates WWII and the final hurdle at the end. All the elements together elevate this book to an actual piece of historical fiction and not just a romance novel. I really enjoyed the WWII elements, since that’s my kick this year. A family man knowing he’s going to be called away from his young family, the heart searing letters between husband and wife, the intense respect the people back home have for their veterans, and the details we get of the intense battles in the Guadalcanal region kept me on the edge of my seat and my heart twinging for these two leads. And our two leads…. Just wow. I can’t think of two more damaged people than these two. Their pasts are so bleak that the love they find in each other seems even more elevated due to them. I guess at times their pasts might have edged into melodramatic territory versus reality. But you know what? The reader is carried away on the emotional ride so much that at least I didn’t even notice! I loved these two from page one and was sucked into their story from the very start. Beautiful romantic connection between the two leads, great historical details, and emotions intense enough to make you viscerally experience the story in your gut make this a romantic novel to remember. Even if the lead’s backgrounds might slide into melodrama at times, it in no way takes away from the story. The reader is swept away no matter what. I might have to check out these older romantic novels now, if this book is anything to judge by. What a beautiful story!!! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #337,057 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,305 in 20th Century Historical Romance (Books) #2,659 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #2,978 in Small Town & Rural Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,580) | | Dimensions | 5.16 x 0.98 x 7.95 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0425229289 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0425229286 | | Item Weight | 12.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 448 pages | | Publication date | February 3, 2009 | | Publisher | Berkley | ## Images ![Morning Glory - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wygk-XCFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very honest and moving story of two not-so-perfect people... *by L***S on June 11, 2011* "He was a vagrant ex-con; she poor, pregnant and unpretty. Who was the bigger loser?" Those lines, taken from one of the early chapters in the book, certainly made an impression on me. This novel takes one of my favorite romance themes - a man who is scraping rock bottom and manages to rebuild his life and find love - and turns it into a compelling character study about two damaged, isolated people who find companionship, friendship, and finally love. In the days leading up to WWII Will Parker is scrounging for work in a small Georgia town. Jobs are scarce; scarcer still for a man fresh out of prison. Desperation leads Will to answer an ad placed in the local paper looking for a husband. Newly widowed and pregnant with her third child, Ellie Dinsmore has run out of options. Her ramshackle house and the surrounding property are in desperate need of repair. She is completely alone in the world and if the price for providing food and shelter for her children is marriage to a complete stranger, then so be it. This story grabbed my attention from the very beginning, and I really was fascinated by the honest portrayal of Will and Ellie's relationship. There is no love at first sight, no overwhelming physical attraction. Instead, we see two people willing to do what it takes to survive and along the way they form a bond based on mutual respect and slowly open their hearts to the possibility of romantic love. With a few well chosen words LaVyrle Spencer can describe a character so vividly that you can easily visualize them - their appearance, mannerisms and speech patterns really come to life. The details about daily life during the early days of WWII - the rationing, shortages, rumors of imminent US invasion - were very interesting. And of course Will and Ellie's story, with all its many twists and turns, was just so engaging and satisfying. Despite all the wonderful things that this book has going for it, there were a few things that I had issues with. I thought that the character of Lula was a bit too one dimensional; she was the personification of the "evil, loose woman" right down to her lacquered hair and provocative clothing. And the story does take a rather soap opera like turn towards the end that felt a little over-the-top. But really these are minor complaints that didn't detract from my overall enjoyment of the book. There are a few tame love scenes and a fairly explicit depiction of a home birth. Occasional strong language. 4.5 stars ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oh the feels!!! *by S***L on May 12, 2015* Holy carp, what an emotional journey! This author really knows how to make two broken and heart sick individuals burrow into the reader’s hearts and just set up blissful, HEA housekeeping there. I think I cried more reading this book than I have in a long time. The emotions are extremely crisp and vibrant, making the reader live and experience every slight and fearful moment as well as every breeze of romance and love. This romance novel turns into something else entirely, in my humble opinion. The author starts out with two very damaged people whose pasts alone will make the reader’s heart cringe for them. Their coming together and overcoming of their pasts to move into the future would be a fantastic romantic plot by itself. Yet, the author really does something special when she incorporates WWII and the final hurdle at the end. All the elements together elevate this book to an actual piece of historical fiction and not just a romance novel. I really enjoyed the WWII elements, since that’s my kick this year. A family man knowing he’s going to be called away from his young family, the heart searing letters between husband and wife, the intense respect the people back home have for their veterans, and the details we get of the intense battles in the Guadalcanal region kept me on the edge of my seat and my heart twinging for these two leads. And our two leads…. Just wow. I can’t think of two more damaged people than these two. Their pasts are so bleak that the love they find in each other seems even more elevated due to them. I guess at times their pasts might have edged into melodramatic territory versus reality. But you know what? The reader is carried away on the emotional ride so much that at least I didn’t even notice! I loved these two from page one and was sucked into their story from the very start. Beautiful romantic connection between the two leads, great historical details, and emotions intense enough to make you viscerally experience the story in your gut make this a romantic novel to remember. Even if the lead’s backgrounds might slide into melodrama at times, it in no way takes away from the story. The reader is swept away no matter what. I might have to check out these older romantic novels now, if this book is anything to judge by. What a beautiful story!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful story *by M***R on December 30, 2022* Morning Glory is a historical romance that takes place in Georgia just as WWII breaks out. Will Parker is an ex-con looking for a job and home in Georgia when he sees an advertisement from a woman looking for a husband. Eleanor Dinsmore is a pregnant widow with two toddlers and a farm full of junk. The two immediately recognize that the other is exactly what they need, but it takes a few months before they fall in love and marry. This is a wonderful story of a country coming off the Depression into the throes of war. Ms. Spencer does a terrific job of getting all the details right. I'm not quite old enough to validate them myself, but I heard plenty of stories from my parents about listening to radios and working on a farm. It's a joy to read a story where the setting is so well done. Will is just a sweetheart with a backstory that could make you weep. And Ellie's life has been just as hard, illegitimate in a strict religious family. Her children are adorable, and Miss Beasley, the town librarian and friend to the Parker family, is perfect in her role as a curmudgeonly friend. It's a wonderful story about overcoming fears and doing what's necessary for country, for family, and for love. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/13901077-morning-glory](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/13901077-morning-glory) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kenya* *Store origin: KE* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*