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Blake has spent her life following her mother’s expectations in the art world, rarely imagined a quiet, loving home. When she meets Jon Purcell and his family, she finally feels a sense of belonging. Yet at the same time, she learns that her relationship with Jon mirrors the one she had with her mother—she has become a shadow over him. Confronted with this startling revelation, Blake grapples with the question: can she love Jon while also asserting her own identity? The novel follows her journey toward self‑definition and whether love can coexist with individuality.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Deborah Aydt
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