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Modern day fans of Debbie Macomber's romances will see what might have been their inspiration in this obscure Thane novel. The heroine, Sierra, and hero are from different backgrounds but become childhood friends and the bond never lessens despite years of separation. It takes their guardian angels to bring them back together when both need it most.

I read this book when I was 13, and it became one of my favorites. Admittedly, it is dated when it comes to women and careers - but it was written in 1941. I loved the characters, and decided if I ever had a daughter I would name her Sierra. Twenty-one years later I did. And I bought a copy of the book for her to read. This isn't a deep book, but it's a romantic and fun read. I'd recommend it.

Thane's non-Williamsburg novels show a troubling pattern of starting strong, with a compelling heroine, and then insisting that she choose between a satisfying career and the man of her dreams. Poor Sierra's singing success makes her long-time love feel less of a man and thus unwilling to marry her. The novel's tension derives from how long it takes her to Sacrifice All for True Love to a hero who hardly seems worth the bother.

I loved this little romance. It's different from the Williamsburg series, but just as charming in its own way.