Sister of the Bride — Henrietta Reid

She was much too kindhearted

Esther had never learned to say no to the demands of her beautiful sister, Averil. She had always lived under her shadow --and thumb!

Now Averil had talked her into looking after her little boy for a few weeks. Rodney was spoiled, uncontrollable and constantly in trouble with both school and neighbors. He was certainly more than Esther had bargained for!

But then, so was Averil's landlord, dynamic Vance Ashmore....

Hero: Vance Ashmore
Heroine: Esther Carson (Nickname is Mouse)