The Highest of Hopes by Susan Anne Mason
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After her grandfather dies Emma discovers that her father is alive and travels to Canada to meet him. Her childhood friend Jonathon travels with her. Jonathon is in love with her but has not revealed it to her yet. She does not get the reception she wants when she just shows up at her father's house. He is married with two daughters. Only the handicapped daughter is friendly to her. Her father shows some affection but still does not want to let the public know about her. His wife was downright cold. His oldest daughter was a spoiled brat but eventually warms up to Emma. I thought the characters were well developed. I felt sorry for Emma that she did not get her father's love and acted like he was ashamed of being her father. He does change toward the end of the book but his wife never did.
This book is the second in the Canadian Crossings series. The other book is about Grace. These books can be read as stand alone books as the events in both books happen at the same time.



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