Last Dance On The Starlight Pier by Sarah Bird

Evie comes from humble roots near Galveston Texas. She dreams of becoming a nurse but her no good mom and others aren't making life easy for her. Evie's dad was a dancer so when Evie takes a job working as a nurse on the dance marathon circuit it seems like life is starting to look up. It is there that she falls hard for the talented and very handsome Zave. In what seems like a Cinderella story Evie and Zave are set up to pretend to be engaged and showcase the new dance show. As the clock strikes midnight however Evie's dreams might go up in smoke as secrets are uncovered and hearts are broken. The Great Depression, the brutal world of marathon dancing centered in the illustrious cities of Chicago and Galveston combined with the colorful characters shared in the vibrant voice of Sarah Bird make this historical fiction with a heart of gold.  4 1/2 Texas stars