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  But mostly I remember the sense of family and community and friendship. I hope I’ve captured just some of that in these pages and in all the books I write. That’s where those moments will live on.

  Clarence Stanford’s sister Catherine

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  A Small Town Love Story: COLONIAL BEACH, VIRGINIA

  ISBN-13: 9781488079108

  © 2017 by Sherryl Woods

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