For pure enjoyment, feel good, Hallmark story type of book, this is your go-to. It's not as sappy as Hallmark (no offense to those Hallmarkers), but it's still a pleasant read. There are some dramatic points, and some spatterings of realistic fantasy, but nothing over the top. We get to follow two girls, one in high school and one in her 30's and their parallels. Every character (except for step mom) was likeable. Good book for when one is in a stressful time (i.e. Christmas shopping) to escape into a small town.