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It's a time of change for a small prairie town, Buffalo Valley, North Dakota, as the outside world begins to discover the town. A large retail conglomerate plans to move in, which would likely destroy the independent businesses and possibly the town's identity. It's a season of change for Vaughn Kyle, who is looking for a life after leaving the army. He visits the town's store, where he finds a young woman named Carrie Hendrickson, and their relationship begins to develop, leading to questions about Vaughn's feelings for the woman he thought he loved. The story explores the challenges of preserving one's way of life and the relationships that can arise in small towns.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Debbie Macomber
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