Goudge, Eileen

With phrases like “Kyra felt her heart melting like a Popsicle in July,” this novel will likely find an audience in readers hungry for more “Virgin River” book or in the many fans of Goudge’s (“Who Killed Peggy Sue?” series). Add to library collections where these are popular.

Susan Boyce's smooth delivery and sunny voice bring Goudge's well-developed, likable characters to life, but the plot is thin and somewhat trying. Recommended primarily for Goudge's many fans.