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Belinda Davis, the daughter of Marty and Clark Davis, has always been drawn to those who suffer. With the encouragement of her older brother, the doctor, she finds herself on the cusp of a nursing career. The sudden arrival of her teenage niece to finish school brings new dynamics to the Davis home, challenging Belinda’s long‑time friendship with Amy Jo and setting the stage for a romance that intertwines all three young women and a compassionate newcomer.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Janette Oke
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