Dr. Sara's Vigil — Ruth McCarthy Sears

Sara Jordan's skill as a diagnostician was known throughout her hometown of Hunter Hills, California, known throughout the whole state, in fact, but still the attractive young doctor was faced with prejudice, both from patients and fellow doctors. Sara lived with her grandfather, Judge Miles Jordan, the only family she had ever known, and waited for the day when she could join her true love, Rich Norman. It was over Rich that Sara and her grandfather had their first serious, longstanding disagreement. The judge saw no good in Rich, a world traveler, never content to be in one place too long. He could not settle down and offer Sara the type of life she deserved. Young Bert Oliver was a different story. There was someone you could rely on. And her loved Sara for years.

Sara had heard all the arguments countless times, but her heart still yearned for the day Rich would send for her, would say her was ready to settle down. Her life was in a sort of suspended animation, her heart carefully tucked away, waiting for Rich.

But Sara was much too desirable not to be sought after. Redheaded Dr. Dwight Hyatt wanted more than their casual dates offer, and handsome Dr. Chris Chandler...perhaps he could make a dent in Sara's armor. And when Burt Oliver came back to town, the beautiful young woman was torn between the feelings that she had carried with her for so long and new emotions.