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debstubb's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
Love Letters by Debbie Macomber
I have read all the other books in this series and enjoy them. Each book brings you up to date so they can also be a stand alone book.
This one continues at the Harbor Rose Inn where Jo Marie runs the B&B and Mark is the handyman. This book is also not only about them and others in town but the guests that have come to stay.
One is to meet a man she met online but her mother is pestering her to be careful. Alternating chapters are also about a couple that need time to mend their marriage.
Each one brings new things to the book, underground tour, Pikes Place Market, sailing, farmer's market and so much more.
Love hearing of the relationships each has and what they must overcome. So many surprises along the way for them all. Letters from the past...
I received this book from early reviewers from Library Thing in exchange for my honest review.
I have read all the other books in this series and enjoy them. Each book brings you up to date so they can also be a stand alone book.
This one continues at the Harbor Rose Inn where Jo Marie runs the B&B and Mark is the handyman. This book is also not only about them and others in town but the guests that have come to stay.
One is to meet a man she met online but her mother is pestering her to be careful. Alternating chapters are also about a couple that need time to mend their marriage.
Each one brings new things to the book, underground tour, Pikes Place Market, sailing, farmer's market and so much more.
Love hearing of the relationships each has and what they must overcome. So many surprises along the way for them all. Letters from the past...
I received this book from early reviewers from Library Thing in exchange for my honest review.
artsygirlamy's review against another edition
2.0
Fluff read...didn't realize it was the third book in the series until I was done, I won't continue, or read the previous books.
crhbrault's review against another edition
5.0
Another solid installment in the Rose Harbor series, and possibly my favorite so far. It definitely leaves off at a bit of a cliffhanger, just by way of warning!
jazzrizz's review against another edition
I adore visiting Cedar Cove. I kind of took a break, as I'm not a huge fan of Jo Marie (and I'm still not). I do, however, love Mark, the guests that come to stay at the B&B, and the various residents of CC.
Ellie is in town to meet Tom, who she met online. There's lots of Mother/Daughter drama, and the insecurities Ellie is dealing with because of her mother's hang-ups and absentee father. Tom uses really poor judgement in why he hooked up with Ellie initially ... but there's a quick resolution once it hits the fan.
Maggie/Roy are reluctantly on a weekend get-a-way to salvage their marriage. Both have had their own indiscretions ... and the B&B works it's magic on this couple as well.
Jo Marie and Mark are two-stepping closer, but Mark drops a bombshell at the end of the book ...and it's going to interesting to see how these two end up together ... eventually :)
Ellie is in town to meet Tom, who she met online. There's lots of Mother/Daughter drama, and the insecurities Ellie is dealing with because of her mother's hang-ups and absentee father. Tom uses really poor judgement in why he hooked up with Ellie initially ... but there's a quick resolution once it hits the fan.
Maggie/Roy are reluctantly on a weekend get-a-way to salvage their marriage. Both have had their own indiscretions ... and the B&B works it's magic on this couple as well.
Jo Marie and Mark are two-stepping closer, but Mark drops a bombshell at the end of the book ...and it's going to interesting to see how these two end up together ... eventually :)
agrutle's review against another edition
5.0
Reading this book was like going home. I've read all of the Cedar Cove books and the ones in the Rose Harbor Inn series as well, all set in Cedar Cove. It's lovely to see characters from the past and meeting new ones that come in to Jo Marie's inn.
This time around we see Jo Marie trying to figure our the handy man, Mark Taylor. He keeps to himself and he doesn't mind it. He never speaks about his past or himself. When Jo Marie starts asking questions he closes up tight. Jo Marie decides she's going to ask around town to find out what she can, but she soon finds out that no one knows much about him.
Ellie is coming to Cedar Cove to meet a man that she'd been talking to over the internet for months. Her mother is very overprotective and is telling her that something bad will happen. Trying to insert her independence she decides to ignore all of her mother's doubts and go to meet Tom. When she gets there she is so nervous about meeting him, but when she does it's lovely. So much ends up happening with her trip, she meets the father she never knew and all the stories she'd been told were quickly proving to be lies.
Maggie and Roy were having a weekend away from their kids. Their life has been hard lately. Both have done things to hurt the other but now Maggie is hoping this time away will help them reconnect. She hopes that he's keeping his promise to stay away from the old girlfriend he was emotionally connecting with. Roy is trying to ignore all of it. He just wants everything is to go back to the way it was, without having to talk about it. When he learns about the secret she's got it might destroy their lives forever.
So many things go on in this book, I don't want to give anything away. I'll just say this, if you've read all of the other books from this town then you'll enjoy this one just as much as the other. It makes you feel like you're visiting old friends. Go and visit the Rose Harbor Inn and Cedar Cove, it's well worth it!!
This time around we see Jo Marie trying to figure our the handy man, Mark Taylor. He keeps to himself and he doesn't mind it. He never speaks about his past or himself. When Jo Marie starts asking questions he closes up tight. Jo Marie decides she's going to ask around town to find out what she can, but she soon finds out that no one knows much about him.
Ellie is coming to Cedar Cove to meet a man that she'd been talking to over the internet for months. Her mother is very overprotective and is telling her that something bad will happen. Trying to insert her independence she decides to ignore all of her mother's doubts and go to meet Tom. When she gets there she is so nervous about meeting him, but when she does it's lovely. So much ends up happening with her trip, she meets the father she never knew and all the stories she'd been told were quickly proving to be lies.
Maggie and Roy were having a weekend away from their kids. Their life has been hard lately. Both have done things to hurt the other but now Maggie is hoping this time away will help them reconnect. She hopes that he's keeping his promise to stay away from the old girlfriend he was emotionally connecting with. Roy is trying to ignore all of it. He just wants everything is to go back to the way it was, without having to talk about it. When he learns about the secret she's got it might destroy their lives forever.
So many things go on in this book, I don't want to give anything away. I'll just say this, if you've read all of the other books from this town then you'll enjoy this one just as much as the other. It makes you feel like you're visiting old friends. Go and visit the Rose Harbor Inn and Cedar Cove, it's well worth it!!
elizabethbaden13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
4.0
hanrayner's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
Debbie Macomber's newest release, Love Letters is another delightfully charming addition to her heartwarming Rose Harbor series. In this installment, Jo Marie Rose's curiosity about her friend and handyman Mark Taylor gets the best of her and she tries to dig a little deeper in his past. In the meantime, she is preparing to welcome her latest guests, Ellie Reynolds and Maggie & Roy Porter. Maggie and Roy have been going through a rough patch and they are hoping an anniversary getaway will heal their troubled marriage. Ellie Reynolds is nervously preparing for her first face to face meeting with Tom Lynch, the man she has been dating on-line for the past several months. All of the B&B guests have high expectations for their weekend retreat but unexpected revelations threaten their burgeoning happiness.
Although Jo Marie is happily ensconced in her new life, she is still coming to terms with her husband's death. She keeps busy with the B&B and now the rose garden is finally complete, she hires Mark to begin the next phase in her property upgrades. Jo Marie continues to push Mark for answers about his past but the gruff and grouchy handyman stubbornly refuses to reveal any information about his background. Their friendship is unaffected by Jo Marie's prying and when Mark begins to grow concerned about her unusual behavior, he makes some very shrewd observations and offers her some astute advice. This becomes a bit of a turning point in their relationship but their future remains very uncertain.
Maggie and Roy are still very much in love but they are unable to forgive one another for their past mistakes. Despite her determination to trust Roy, Maggie cannot keep her suspicions at bay. Roy's stubborn refusal to discuss their problems also makes it impossible for them to let go of their hurt and anger. As soon as they pass a major hurdle, Maggie makes a shocking realization that could destroy the progress they have made.
Ellie is excited but a bit apprehensive about finally meeting Tom face to face. Deciding to trust her instincts, she tries to put her mother's fears and warnings out of her mind and after she and Tom enjoy a wonderful first date, she is sure she has made the right choice. Reassured that she has nothing to worry about, Ellie is stunned when she learns Tom's real motive for getting to know her.
The three stories are seamlessly interwoven into a compelling story that is impossible to put down. Ellie's part of the storyline leads to a surprising reconciliation and while not everything is completely wrapped up by the novel's end, a happily ever after is definitely possible. Maggie and Roy's problems appear insurmountable and only time will tell if their marriage will survive long term. Jo Marie and Mark have finally made progress in their relationship, but Mark's tormented past still casts a very large shadow over his future plans.
Love Letters is an incredibly sweet and heartfelt romance that old and new fans of Debbie Macomber's Rose Harbor series are going to love. Although it can be read as a standalone story, I highly recommend the entire series. As always, I am very eager for my next visit with Jo Marie and her guests at the lovely Rose Harbor Inn.
Debbie Macomber's newest release, Love Letters is another delightfully charming addition to her heartwarming Rose Harbor series. In this installment, Jo Marie Rose's curiosity about her friend and handyman Mark Taylor gets the best of her and she tries to dig a little deeper in his past. In the meantime, she is preparing to welcome her latest guests, Ellie Reynolds and Maggie & Roy Porter. Maggie and Roy have been going through a rough patch and they are hoping an anniversary getaway will heal their troubled marriage. Ellie Reynolds is nervously preparing for her first face to face meeting with Tom Lynch, the man she has been dating on-line for the past several months. All of the B&B guests have high expectations for their weekend retreat but unexpected revelations threaten their burgeoning happiness.
Although Jo Marie is happily ensconced in her new life, she is still coming to terms with her husband's death. She keeps busy with the B&B and now the rose garden is finally complete, she hires Mark to begin the next phase in her property upgrades. Jo Marie continues to push Mark for answers about his past but the gruff and grouchy handyman stubbornly refuses to reveal any information about his background. Their friendship is unaffected by Jo Marie's prying and when Mark begins to grow concerned about her unusual behavior, he makes some very shrewd observations and offers her some astute advice. This becomes a bit of a turning point in their relationship but their future remains very uncertain.
Maggie and Roy are still very much in love but they are unable to forgive one another for their past mistakes. Despite her determination to trust Roy, Maggie cannot keep her suspicions at bay. Roy's stubborn refusal to discuss their problems also makes it impossible for them to let go of their hurt and anger. As soon as they pass a major hurdle, Maggie makes a shocking realization that could destroy the progress they have made.
Ellie is excited but a bit apprehensive about finally meeting Tom face to face. Deciding to trust her instincts, she tries to put her mother's fears and warnings out of her mind and after she and Tom enjoy a wonderful first date, she is sure she has made the right choice. Reassured that she has nothing to worry about, Ellie is stunned when she learns Tom's real motive for getting to know her.
The three stories are seamlessly interwoven into a compelling story that is impossible to put down. Ellie's part of the storyline leads to a surprising reconciliation and while not everything is completely wrapped up by the novel's end, a happily ever after is definitely possible. Maggie and Roy's problems appear insurmountable and only time will tell if their marriage will survive long term. Jo Marie and Mark have finally made progress in their relationship, but Mark's tormented past still casts a very large shadow over his future plans.
Love Letters is an incredibly sweet and heartfelt romance that old and new fans of Debbie Macomber's Rose Harbor series are going to love. Although it can be read as a standalone story, I highly recommend the entire series. As always, I am very eager for my next visit with Jo Marie and her guests at the lovely Rose Harbor Inn.
whatmeaganreads's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book! All of the characters were easy to like except the handyman. It took a little reading to get used to his attitude.