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Anneliese
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Explore Author's ... This story is a refreshing and engaging take on the time period and a woman daring to be!
Anneliese , devastated after her fiancé succumbs to the deadly Spanish flu decides to defy social norms and enjoy life to the fullest. When one night of passion turns her life upside down, she’s confronted with a tough decision. Does she marry a man with secrets that she no longer trusts or raise her child on her own? It’s the 1920’s and the decision is not an easy one, but she knows in her heart what she needs to do.
Years later, Anneliese is faced with another tough decision. Does she marry a man she loves and respects or stay in her hometown to care for her mother, now stricken with dementia? Heartbroken, she chooses family over her own happiness.
Years later, Anneliese reunites with the man she has never stopped loving. She has always placed others above herself, now it was time to choose something for herself. If only it were that simple…
What could possibly happen next to a woman who dared to be?
Explore Author's ... This story is a refreshing and engaging take on the time period and a woman daring to be!
Anneliese , devastated after her fiancé succumbs to the deadly Spanish flu decides to defy social norms and enjoy life to the fullest. When one night of passion turns her life upside down, she’s confronted with a tough decision. Does she marry a man with secrets that she no longer trusts or raise her child on her own? It’s the 1920’s and the decision is not an easy one, but she knows in her heart what she needs to do.
Years later, Anneliese is faced with another tough decision. Does she marry a man she loves and respects or stay in her hometown to care for her mother, now stricken with dementia? Heartbroken, she chooses family over her own happiness.
Years later, Anneliese reunites with the man she has never stopped loving. She has always placed others above herself, now it was time to choose something for herself. If only it were that simple…
What could possibly happen next to a woman who dared to be?
176 pages, Paperback
Published May 27, 2021
About the author
Dee Miller
2 books1 followerAs a young child growing up in the country, Dee Miller became an avid reader. She enjoyed writing poetry and short stories during high school, never imagining one day she’d write a novel.
Her career as a historical fiction writer began after discovering intriguing facts about her husband’s family tree, inspiring her to write her debut book, Anneliese. A fictional story based on real-life circumstances uncovered during her research. Dee began writing Dear Father, the sequel to Anneliese after receiving feedback from her readers urging her to reveal the ending to this family saga.
Dee earned her bachelor’s degree in Health Administration after she became an empty nester. She is currently retired, living in a small Midwestern town with her husband. She has two wonderful sons and five grandchildren whom she couldn’t be prouder of.
Her career as a historical fiction writer began after discovering intriguing facts about her husband’s family tree, inspiring her to write her debut book, Anneliese. A fictional story based on real-life circumstances uncovered during her research. Dee began writing Dear Father, the sequel to Anneliese after receiving feedback from her readers urging her to reveal the ending to this family saga.
Dee earned her bachelor’s degree in Health Administration after she became an empty nester. She is currently retired, living in a small Midwestern town with her husband. She has two wonderful sons and five grandchildren whom she couldn’t be prouder of.
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October 22, 2025
Anneliese by Dee Miller is a beautifully crafted historical romance that explores love, family, and the difficult choices life demands. Set in the 1920s, the story follows Anneliese as she navigates the complexities of passion, trust, and responsibility, making decisions that shape her future and the lives of those she loves.
What makes this novel particularly compelling is Miller’s ability to blend historical authenticity with emotional depth. Anneliese’s struggles balancing love, motherhood, and duty resonate across generations, offering readers a richly textured tale of resilience, heartache, and hope. The narrative’s twists and heartfelt moments keep readers invested in Anneliese’s journey toward finding the life and love she has always dreamed of.
What makes this novel particularly compelling is Miller’s ability to blend historical authenticity with emotional depth. Anneliese’s struggles balancing love, motherhood, and duty resonate across generations, offering readers a richly textured tale of resilience, heartache, and hope. The narrative’s twists and heartfelt moments keep readers invested in Anneliese’s journey toward finding the life and love she has always dreamed of.
August 29, 2022
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Anneliese by Dee Miller tells the story of Anneliese, a young woman striving to move forward in life during the roaring 1920s, after a deadly outbreak of Spanish Flu kills her fiancé during World War I. This story is a refreshing and engaging take on the time period and a woman daring to be!
Anneliese by Dee Miller tells the story of Anneliese, a young woman striving to move forward in life during the roaring 1920s, after a deadly outbreak of Spanish Flu kills her fiancé during World War I. This story is a refreshing and engaging take on the time period and a woman daring to be!
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