Maple Notch Dreams — Darlene Franklin

Climb into adventure in the Green Mountain State where the Twentieth Century creates a whole set of new problems for the Tuttle family. Mary Anne Lamont is on the run from the mob when her car crashes into Wallace Tuttle's truck a short distance from the family farm. Wallace and his family offer Mary Anne shelter, no questions asked. What happens when danger threatens everything he holds dear? Winnie Tuttle has dreamed of skating glory ever since Maple Notch native Frank Sawtelle won nationals. An injury ended Frank's career, but he agrees to coach Winnie. How will they overcome the barriers of the Great Depression to her dreams of gold? Will they let those same dreams stand in the way of love and happiness? War Widow Clarinda Tuttle Finch becomes mayor of Maple Notch after her husband's death during World War II and fights to maintain traditions. High school principal Ralph Quincy argues for changes. Will their differences stand in the way of true love?