Depression era; Yates comes to help Andy, falls in love with sister-in-law; novel about events that happen that summer ( )

This is a very good book. The setting for the story is portion of the famous Route 66. The story involves the emotions that are dealt with in specific family situations. Meaness, loyalty and love are central themes of the story. This book is well worth reading. ( )

Wonderful how everyone pitched in and helped. Andy was taken to a hospital for rabie treatments, leaving his sister in law with his 2 daughters to run the gas station. Yates appeared on the scene and took charge and fell in love with Leona, who's reputation was a mess from living with Andy after his wife died. Her brother was a monster and kidnapped 1 of her daughters. ( )