Lovers and Strangers

by Diane Chamberlain

Shawn and David basked in the love of their small family. But when their little girl died, they were torn apart by grief. Certain their life is over, Shawn reluctantly lets David follow her to a primatology work site in the jungles of Peru. Amid the jungle's splendor and danger, their fate will be sealed forever . . . one way or another.

Genres: Fiction, Womens Fiction

368 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 1, 1990

About the author

Diane Chamberlain is the New York Times, USA Today and (London) Sunday Times best-selling author of 28 novels. The daughter of a school principal who supplied her with a new book almost daily, Diane quickly learned the emotional power of story. Although she wrote many small “books” as a child, she didn’t seriously turn to writing fiction until her early thirties when she was waiting for a delayed doctor’s appointment with nothing more than a pad, a pen, and an idea. She was instantly hooked.

Diane was born and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey and lived for many years in both San Diego and northern Virginia. She received her master’s degree in clinical social work from San Diego State University. Prior to her writing career, she was a hospital social worker in both San Diego and Washington, D.C, and a psychotherapist in private practice in Alexandria, Virginia, working primarily with adolescents.

More than two decades ago, Diane was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, which changed the way she works: She wrote two novels using voice recognition software before new medication allowed her to get back to typing. She feels fortunate that her arthritis is not more severe and that she’s able to enjoy everyday activities as well as keep up with a busy travel schedule.

Diane lives in North Carolina with her significant other, photographer John Pagliuca, and their odd but lovable Shetland Sheepdog, Cole

Reviews

[Dolores · Rating 4 out of 5]

2020 was my year of Diane Chamberlain. I got this last book as a Christmas gift (thanks Sabrina) and I think reading Chamberlain might've been my bright spot of 2020. This one was no exception. The woman can write a book.

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amazing story about love, sadness and forgiveness. I’m so thankful the library found this very rare book for me.

[Katerina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was very touching and profound, yet also very obvious that the text was rather an old release. Nothing wrong with that, still a lovely love story, but will not be my forever favorite.

[Sandy Gudaitis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven’t read it just want to know where I can find it ? I’m trying to read all book in order. It’s on eBay and Amazon for over $400

[Linda Rodeman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was able to borrow of copy of this out-of-print, hard-to-find book. One of Diane Chamberlain's early novels. I'm so glad I was able to read it so that eventually I can say that I've read them all.

Caught up in grief and love and wanting acceptance and comfort, the characters end up in the jungles of Peru where they need to depend on each other for survival, but there is then one love triangle that puts a strain on everyone. In the end, opening up to the truth saves them all.

[Victoria Kator · Rating 2 out of 5]

meh. i thought it would be more focused on david and shawn reuniting/reconnecting. sad story and it dragged on too long.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another enjoyable Diane Chamberlain book. A bit dated but easy to read and likeable characters.