"Poignant story will touch your heart."

Liza Cassidy suffered the loss of her twin sister, Laurel, five years ago and recently her mother's death. She feels she's come to terms with her loss. However, when cleaning out the attic in her mother's home in order to sell it, she chances upon a letter her mother never opened. What she discovers sends her to Alcott, New Hampshire, where she gets a firsthand view of the evidence of her sister's secret - a son.

Jack McCall has never forgotten the woman who gave him a child, but walked out of their lives so long ago. He's angry and sad, but completely dedicated to his son. So when Liza steps inside his home, he mistakes her for Laurel. Soon, the townspeople are involving themselves in Liza's life, encircling her in the tight-knit community.

Lisa and Jack struggle with their memories of Laurel, a fun- loving independent woman. What neither of them is prepared for is the powerful connection between them and Laurel's intentions for their future.

Ms. Steffen has penned a poignant story that will touch your heart, bring tears to your eyes and strengthen the conviction that the greatest gift of all is love.

Reviewed by Sabrina Marino
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted March 10, 2004