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When Susannah Nelson turned eighteen, she said goodbye to her boyfriend, Jake—and never saw him again. She never saw her brother, Doug, again, either. He died unexpectedly that same year. Now, at fifty, Susannah finds herself regretting the paths not taken. Long married, a mother and a... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Susannah Nelson: Susannah is in a rut. She returns to her hometown to care for her aging mother. She is forced to deal with her past (the good and bad) and her temperamental daughter.
- Vivian Nelson: Wife of George Leary and mother of Susannah and Doug. After the loss of her husband, she has trouble caring for herself and her home.
- Chrissie Nelson: At 19, she is learning about family and romantic relationships. She is Susannah's daughter.
- Carolyn Bronson: A dear friend of Susannah's from high school and the two try to reconnect.
- Jake Presley: Susannah's high school boyfriend who seemed to disappear while she was in France.
- Doug Leary: Susannah's brother who died in a car accident when she was in high school.
- George Leary: Vivian's beloved husband that recently passed. He was devastated by his son's death and had a strained relationship with his surviving daughter.
- Joe Nelson: Susannah's husband and father of Brian and Chrissie
- Troy Nance: Add a description of this character.
- Dave Langevin
- Sharon Nance
- Brian
- Martha
- Rachel Henderson
- Patricia
- Shirl Remington: Private Eye
- Jason
- Sandy
- Allan Presley: Jake's dad
- Yvette
- Grady
- Mrs. Dalton
- Lisa
Setting & Locations edit
Colville, Washington
- Colville, Washington: Susannah's hometown and where most of the story takes place.
- Spokane, Washington: A nearby city
- Seattle, Washington
- France: Where Susannah and Carolyn spent part of their high school years.
First Sentence edit
Vivian Leary stood motionless at the corner of the street, her eyes darting from side to side.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 3 of 9 in Blossom Street. (standard series)
Preceded by A Good Yarn, and followed by Back On Blossom Street.
This is book 26 of 103 in Mira Romance. (community list)
Preceded by A Good Yarn, and followed by Back On Blossom Street.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Debbie Macomber (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: MIRA Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: April 1, 2007
ISBN: 978-0778324447
Page Count: 352
Publisher: MIRA Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: April 1, 2007
ISBN: 978-0778324447
Page Count: 352
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsThis book is geared toward adults, but should be okay for a mature young adult.
Subjects edit
- Books › Romance › Authors, A-Z › ( M ) › Macomber, Debbie
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