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I probably shouldn't admit it, but I normally avoid Lurlene McDaniel's books because, darn it, they make me cry. Between Ms. McDaniel and Nicholas Sparks, they could prop up the tissue industry all on their own. But everyone needs a good cry now and then.

However, that said, Kathleen's Story won't bring out the tears in buckets. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I only got a little misty on occasion while reading it, rather than full out bawling. It still has the author's touch - Kathleen's mom has MS and is almost entirely confined to a wheelchair. Kathleen is her primary caregiver and goes back and forth between feeling sorry for herself and her mother.

But, primarily this is a love story. Kathleen starts volunteering at the hospital with her friends Raina and Holly. She meets a flashy rich guy who takes an interest in her that she doesn't feel she deserves. But Carson is determined and nicer than your first glimpses of him would suggest.

I recommend this book for fans of Lurlene McDaniel, but also fans of the romance genre in general. Appropriate for ages 12 and up, girls will particularly enjoy this one.