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Stoneflower: A Novel
Stoneflower is a contemporary LDS romance novel that centers on Halley Flynn, a young woman whose long-term relationship and engagement to Paul Radek is suddenly shaken when their future together no longer feels certain. After years of assuming their love would naturally lead to marriage and stability, Halley is forced to confront emotional doubts, personal expectations, and the deeper question of whether love alone is enough to sustain a lasting relationship.
As the story unfolds, Halley navigates heartbreak, self-reflection, and the influence of family, faith, and personal growth. The novel explores how external pressures, internal insecurities, and changing circumstances can reshape a relationship that once seemed secure. Through her struggles, Halley learns to evaluate what commitment, trust, and spiritual grounding really mean in a romantic partnership.
In Stoneflower, Janet Cox explores the delicate balance between enduring love and personal growth. Through heartbreak, reflection, and the influence of family and faith, Halley discovers the strength to face her future with intention, resilience, and hope. A story of love tested, lessons learned, and the courage it takes to bloom even in the hardest conditions.
As the story unfolds, Halley navigates heartbreak, self-reflection, and the influence of family, faith, and personal growth. The novel explores how external pressures, internal insecurities, and changing circumstances can reshape a relationship that once seemed secure. Through her struggles, Halley learns to evaluate what commitment, trust, and spiritual grounding really mean in a romantic partnership.
In Stoneflower, Janet Cox explores the delicate balance between enduring love and personal growth. Through heartbreak, reflection, and the influence of family and faith, Halley discovers the strength to face her future with intention, resilience, and hope. A story of love tested, lessons learned, and the courage it takes to bloom even in the hardest conditions.
176 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 1989
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January 7, 2013
I read another book by her as a teenager & found it a few months ago. So I decided to try another book by her.
Don't you just love the cover?! I was laughing when I picked it up at the library (really hard to stay quiet when you are trying not to laugh like crazy) Classic 80's. So it was very similar to her previous book I had read. Good storyline, with real life thrown in. Liked it okay until the last 3 chapters, by the end of the book I was so annoyed at the main character I almost threw the book. (almost made me drop the rating to a 2 but couldn't quite do it more a 2.5 for overall)
bleh, okay, I am all for being willing to apologize & forgive. It is essential in a relationship, but I hate it when female characters take it all on themselves & are okay with a guy when he 'explains' why he was a jerk, and never gives an apology or any willingness to also take on responsibility or wrongdoing. Just sweet talks. blah...okay, off my tangent :)
Don't you just love the cover?! I was laughing when I picked it up at the library (really hard to stay quiet when you are trying not to laugh like crazy) Classic 80's. So it was very similar to her previous book I had read. Good storyline, with real life thrown in. Liked it okay until the last 3 chapters, by the end of the book I was so annoyed at the main character I almost threw the book. (almost made me drop the rating to a 2 but couldn't quite do it more a 2.5 for overall)
bleh, okay, I am all for being willing to apologize & forgive. It is essential in a relationship, but I hate it when female characters take it all on themselves & are okay with a guy when he 'explains' why he was a jerk, and never gives an apology or any willingness to also take on responsibility or wrongdoing. Just sweet talks. blah...okay, off my tangent :)
April 25, 2017
a cute romance with the hate-turns-to-love story like pride and prejudice. It's fun to see how their relationship changes over time. It was a nice relief from the teenager dramatic romances. It felt a lot more realistic and true to life, probably because they were 30ish and 25ish, had realistic lives and real troubled to face. so no doe-eyed love-sick teenagers who think life begins and ends with a kiss and a promise of love.
September 11, 2007
One of my favorite books from my college days, such a good romance that's not corny, and I loved the characters - I could easily feel the main characters emotions, and loved the love/hate relationship. This cover is just hilarious though - totally a classic example of how you should not judge a book by its cover ;)
March 15, 2021
The nostalgia. A favorite from my childhood. The cover art though!! 😆
September 4, 2009
Sparks sure fly when Halley and Paul meet--from downright hate to playful banter to hopelessly in love. The story takes place at Bear Lake on the beaches and in the water. It sounds like a great place to get away and to fall in love.
February 25, 2008
I read this book over and over again as a teenager. I loved the drama of the romance. Think I may need to read it again, to see if it still holds up.
November 7, 2008
Not my favorite book I've ever read. The writing was slightly stilted and confusing. But I liked the end.
December 29, 2008
This is a clean romance story about second chances.
April 11, 2010
Quick, easy, and fun read.
It is set at Bear Lake, but they had previously lived in Peoa on Wooden Shoe Lane!(in Kamas Valley)I thought that was pretty amazing.
It is set at Bear Lake, but they had previously lived in Peoa on Wooden Shoe Lane!(in Kamas Valley)I thought that was pretty amazing.
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