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Poring over a dusty hatbox of photographs in her grandmother's closet, Emily Prentice is shocked to discover her father was married to his high school sweetheart before meeting her mother.In the summer of 1968, Jack and Libbie fall in love under the spell of their small town, untouched by the chaos of the late sixties. Though Libbie's well-to-do parents disapprove of Jack's humble family and his aspiration to become a mechanic, she marries Jack a year after they graduate high school. But soon their happiness crumbles as Libbie's mental state unravels and she is drawn to alcohol and drugs. Despite his efforts to help her, Jack loses the woman he loves and is forced to move on with his life.Now that Emily's mother has passed away, Jack is alone again, and Emily grows obsessed with the beautiful woman who had given her father such joy.
About the Author
Deanna Lynn Sletten is the author of THE ONES WE LEAVE BEHIND, THE WOMEN OF GREAT HERON LAKE, MISS ETTA, MAGGIE'S TURN, FINDING LIBBIE, THE LAKE HARRIET SERIES and several other titles. She writes heartwarming women's fiction, historical fiction, and romance novels with unforgettable characters. Deanna has recently delved into the murder mystery genre with her new series, THE RACHEL EMERY SERIES.Deanna is married and has two grown children. When not writing, she enjoys walking the wooded trails around her home with her new Aussie puppy, traveling, and relaxing on the lake. Deanna loves hearing from her readers. Connect with her at:Her website: http://www.deannalsletten.comBlog: http://www.deannalynnsletten.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/deannalynnslettenTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/deannalsletten
