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Sixteen-year-old Jenny West is about to celebrate her sweet‑sixteen and enjoy a carefree summer job when a serious accident hurts her father and threatens the family's future. Sent to an isolated beach in North Carolina, the otherwise bright season turns to hardship and homesickness. At the golden cliffs of Pamlico Sound, Jenny meets swee‑t‑tling local boy Keith Ericson, and together they confront their fears, share secrets, and discover a budding romance that brightens the darker days. As summer wanes, Jenny must decide how to cope with the loss of her new companion and the challenges waiting after the sun sets.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Maud Johnson
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