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Reviews"Whether [Debbie Macomber] is writing lighthearted romps or more serious relationship books, her novels are always engaging stories that accurately capture the foibles of real-life men and women with warmth and humor." -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "Debbie Macomber tells women's stories in a way no one else does." -BookPage "Popular romance writer Debbie Macomber has a gift for evoking the emotions that are at the heart of the genre's popularity." -Publishers Weekly "Bestselling Macomber...sure has a way of pleasing readers." -Booklist "Macomber is a master storyteller." -Times Record News "With first-class author Debbie Macomber, it's quite simple-she gives readers an exceptional, unforgettable story every time, and her books are always, always keepers!" -ReadertoReader.com "It's clear that Debbie Macomber cares deeply about her fully realized characters and their families, friends and loves, along with their hopes and dreams. She also makes her readers care about them." -Bookreporter.com "No one writes better women's contemporary fiction."- RT Book Reviews "Readers won't be able to get enough of Macomber's gentle storytelling." -RT Book Reviews "Macomber is a skilled storyteller." -Publishers Weekly
SynopsisThe Bloomfield sisters--together again Valerie rushes home to Orchard Valley, Oregon, when her father suffers a heart attack. She and her two younger sisters, Stephanie and Norah, are gathering at his side, praying he'll live, fearing he'll die... At a time like this, falling in love is the last thing on Valerie's mind. And with Dr. Colby Winston, of all people He's David's heart surgeon, a renowned specialist who enjoys small-town living, while Valerie is a high-powered businesswoman who prefers city life. They're complete opposites in every way. Yet David keeps insisting she and Colby are a perfect couple. Meanwhile, Stephanie has other worries besides her father's health. She fled Orchard Valley three years earlier, after her humiliating rejection by local journalist Charles Tomaselli. Now she's home, and it's not long before they begin reliving past battles--and renewing old feelings. He was the reason she left. This time, will he give her a reason to stay? David seems to think so... Does their father know something Valerie and Stephanie don't?, The Bloomfield sisters--together again! Valerie rushes home to Orchard Valley, Oregon, when her father suffers a heart attack. She and her two younger sisters, Stephanie and Norah, are gathering at his side, praying he'll live, fearing he'll die... At a time like this, falling in love is the last thing on Valerie's mind. And with Dr. Colby Winston, of all people! He's David's heart surgeon, a renowned specialist who enjoys small-town living, while Valerie is a high-powered businesswoman who prefers city life. They're complete opposites in every way. Yet David keeps insisting she and Colby are a perfect couple. Meanwhile, Stephanie has other worries besides her father's health. She fled Orchard Valley three years earlier, after her humiliating rejection by local journalist Charles Tomaselli. Now she's home, and it's not long before they begin reliving past battles--and renewing old feelings. He was the reason she left. This time, will he give her a reason to stay? David seems to think so... Does their father know something Valerie and Stephanie don't?