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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
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I really liked this book! It was a fast and light read and I enjoyed reading about the characters.
I really liked this book! It was a fast and light read and I enjoyed reading about the characters.
I didn't get quite as connected to the characters in this book as I have in previous stories by the same author. It was enjoyable, though, and I can't wait to see what will happen next.
Cute little story I don't know if I was in the mood for this fluff read perhaps it could have been a higher rating for me if so. Love Debbie though and will continue with the series!
I love that each book tells the stories of the guest at the Inn at Rose Harbor. It is turning into a B&B with healing qualities - it draws those who need something and helps them deal with their issues. I really like this idea and hope it continues in the series. More romance for those staying at the Inn at Rose Harbor - I just love these stories.
Mark is such an interesting character and it is so hard to not know where this is going. I was happy to get the information about Paul in this book, I was afraid we wouldn't know what happened. I enjoy that Grace is a background character in all these books, she was a favorite character from Cedar Cove.
Mark is such an interesting character and it is so hard to not know where this is going. I was happy to get the information about Paul in this book, I was afraid we wouldn't know what happened. I enjoy that Grace is a background character in all these books, she was a favorite character from Cedar Cove.
This is another book that was chosen by the book group that I run for Outreach. It's really not my cup of tea but I'm certain that they have enjoyed reading it.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
I received this book as a early readers copy from Librarything. I love this series. Debbie Macomber knows how to bring her characters to life. Great read!
2.5 stars! Read on audio as a buddy read with my (new to reading for leisure) mom. She is really enjoying the series and plans to read them all. So even though I didn’t love it, I call that a win.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
As seen on The Everyday Reader
Rose Harbor in Bloom is the second in Debbie Macomber's Rose Harbor series and like her previous novels set in Cedar Cove, follows multiple characters. Here we get Jo Marie (the owner of the inn, who is struggling to deal with the death of her husband in Afghanistan), Mary (a woman battling cancer who until now has always put her career first) and Annie (getting over a broken engagement and missing the man standing right in front of her).
Rose Harbor in Bloom has all the characteristics that have attracted me to Macomber's novels in the past. She writes real stories, with scenes that you can imagine happening in real life without any difficulty at all. My favourite was the preteens begging the handsome twenties man for a dance at the family party – I've witnessed that one happen many times before! It's an easy read, but treats difficult topics – the death of a spouse for example, with the respect that they deserve.
On the other hand, I felt something in in Bloom fell a little flat. The switch from first person for Jo Marie to third for Annie and Mary was sometimes difficult and jarring. It also didn't feel like Annie or Mary's stories were as fully fleshed as some of Macomber's previous characters. Annie's story fell into place to easily, with no real hardship to prevent her happy ending. Both Annie and Mary were smash-them-over-the-head-silly in places as characters, Annie refusing to forgive a man for events that happened when they were 13 (events pretty typical of 13 year olds to be honest) and Mary denying herself chances at happiness at a time when those chances should be most important to her.
On the whole, Rose Harbour in Bloom was completely readable, but I don't think it's the best effort Macomber's put out.
Thanks to Random House Australia for providing an ARC of this title for review.
Rose Harbor in Bloom is the second in Debbie Macomber's Rose Harbor series and like her previous novels set in Cedar Cove, follows multiple characters. Here we get Jo Marie (the owner of the inn, who is struggling to deal with the death of her husband in Afghanistan), Mary (a woman battling cancer who until now has always put her career first) and Annie (getting over a broken engagement and missing the man standing right in front of her).
Rose Harbor in Bloom has all the characteristics that have attracted me to Macomber's novels in the past. She writes real stories, with scenes that you can imagine happening in real life without any difficulty at all. My favourite was the preteens begging the handsome twenties man for a dance at the family party – I've witnessed that one happen many times before! It's an easy read, but treats difficult topics – the death of a spouse for example, with the respect that they deserve.
On the other hand, I felt something in in Bloom fell a little flat. The switch from first person for Jo Marie to third for Annie and Mary was sometimes difficult and jarring. It also didn't feel like Annie or Mary's stories were as fully fleshed as some of Macomber's previous characters. Annie's story fell into place to easily, with no real hardship to prevent her happy ending. Both Annie and Mary were smash-them-over-the-head-silly in places as characters, Annie refusing to forgive a man for events that happened when they were 13 (events pretty typical of 13 year olds to be honest) and Mary denying herself chances at happiness at a time when those chances should be most important to her.
On the whole, Rose Harbour in Bloom was completely readable, but I don't think it's the best effort Macomber's put out.
Thanks to Random House Australia for providing an ARC of this title for review.