Return to Love — Lynn Hubbard

"Joanie is an admirable girl searching for her place. The fears of every girl when starting a new school are so well described that the world of high school bursts through the page. Real gem of the book is the characters." --Audrey-Night Owl Romance Return to Love is a Classic Romance, set in 1959, it captures the spirit and charm of the era. Returning home after being away for two long years, 16 year old Joanie Caldwell learns what is truly essential in life: family, friendship and love. Joanie stumbles along the road to adulthood along with her best friend Kate. She soon learns that things do change and not always for the better. One of the radical changes she takes note of is her brother's friend Eric. Will he notice her as well? She and Kate face many adversaries along the way from a local gang leader, a spiteful school secretary, bullies, and everything in between. As long as they stick together, they can overcome anything and anyone.