In exciting news, bestselling author Linda Harper has announced her engagement to soccer superstar Jamie Summers. The couple took to social media to share their joyous news, with Harper posting on her Facebook, “Jamie and I have decided to hold hands forever. Love Wins.”
Naturally, the internet had plenty to say about this new romance, especially given the timing and Harper’s decision to marry a woman after her recent divorce. Harper, known for her candid storytelling, has always shared the ups and downs of her life, including her struggles with relationships, addiction, and eating disorders. This transparency has garnered her a large following, making her books, including the New York Times bestseller Carry On, Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life and her 2016 memoir Love Warrior (an Oprah Book Club selection), incredibly popular. She has chosen to continue her openness about her relationship with Summers, which blossomed late last year.
However, with such public declarations come critics. When Harper shared her engagement news just months after her divorce, many were quick to judge, questioning the speed of her new relationship and whether she was imposing her choices on others. Comments flew, with some stating, “This, too, should end soon. Seems no one can hold a true relationship together anymore,” and “Divorces you and then starts this public celebration on social media. I can only shake my head at the dissolution of a family.”
Despite the chatter, Harper has remained focused on her new chapter, praising Summers for her kindness towards her ex-husband and children. Harper stated, “She’s unwaveringly good to Craig, to the kids, to my sister, and to all my people. And oh my God, she is so good to me. She loves me for all the things I’ve always wanted to be loved for. She’s just my favorite. My person.”
It’s essential to remember that no one truly knows the intricacies of a marriage from the outside looking in. The assumptions people make about someone’s relationship and its end are often misguided. Harper has always been upfront about her life, and while she blends her writing with her faith, her engagement to Summers has stirred backlash from some who claim to follow traditional values. Nevertheless, her honesty continues to resonate with many.
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Summary
Linda Harper, a bestselling author, has announced her engagement to soccer star Jamie Summers, creating a buzz on social media. Despite facing criticism for the timing of her new relationship after her recent divorce, Harper remains open and honest about her life and love.