Debbie Macomber writes another fantastic tale in this series. Each chapter is almost like a miniature book within a book. The main characters with their family are developed in depth as they work through the complex issues of life. As in all books that we love as readers, the people seem to come alive. It's easy to relate on some level with their joys and pains as they struggle to make the right decisions in life.

It's easy to define a villain for this one. Clark Snowden is one of those self centered men who doesn't know where to draw the line. He uses people Phoebe loves to try to finagle her back into a relationship that benefits no one but him. It's sometimes a shock that he will use whatever lies he needs to for his own purpose. He only succeeds in building Phoebe's character into one we can't help but respect.

Other than Clark, the characters are warm, loveable people who Ms. Macomber brings into our lives as if we're reading about friends or acquaintances. We want them to succeed in whatever they're working on.. It'll be hard for the reader not to thrill with them at their joys and hurt for them when they ache even though we know they're fictional people. That's the joy of reading this author's books.. It's another one from her that's hard to put down.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Sweet

Reviewer: Dee Dailey
May 14, 2009