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jbabiarz's review against another edition
2.0
This was a bit more of a romance novel than anticipated. While I found it enjoyable and easy to read, it didn't feel like it had a lot of substance (even though it covered some relatively heavy topics). Also, the main character's name - Jo Marie - is not one that rolls of the tongue easily. It took me the entire book to get used to it.
chailady's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
For the fans of Macomber’s Cedar Cove stories, this is the first in the new series. Same town. New names and faces. Needing something quick and light to break up heavy reading? This books, and series, is for you. I read it quickly and while I liked Cedar Cove, this one felt forced. I’ll probably read the next one, but I’m not sure I’ll read them all.
gmamartha's review against another edition
4.0
Great start to a series - introductions to people in town, as well as beginning of inner peace.
whatkatyread__'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
holly_keimig's review against another edition
4.0
Reading a Debbie Macomber book is like enjoying a good hug. You know things will end right, but there will be a lot of bumps along the way. In the first of her Rose Harbor series, she establishes a widow trying out her hand at being an bed and breakfast owner as the main character. The lives of her guests and their back stories are followed as well. Abby is avoiding demons from her past and handling guilt she just can't shake. Joshua is saying goodbye to an abusive stepfather and reconnecting with a childhood friend. Light and fun with a good narrator. I really enjoyed this audio book and found myself hanging out in the car pretty often for just one more track. Looking forward to the next in the series. (Cedar Cove characters make occasional appearances so this is great for people who miss hanging out in that world!)
luciearan's review against another edition
3.0
Příběh není špatný, ale tak nějak mu chyběl náboj, energie jako taková a celkově, ani přes témata, kterých se dotýkal, nedokázal chytit za srdce. Kniha se ale, pokud ji čtenář bere jako oddechovku, četla poměrně dobře, bez větších záseků.
elifox's review against another edition
5.0
Reading this lovely townsy romance was like wrapping up in a toasty blanket on a chilly morning.
Delightful and felt like the beginning of a series, many hanging narratives left for later exploration. I want to move to this town where folks are so welcoming and nice to newcomers.
A delightful literary cream puff executed with a practiced pen.
Delightful and felt like the beginning of a series, many hanging narratives left for later exploration. I want to move to this town where folks are so welcoming and nice to newcomers.
A delightful literary cream puff executed with a practiced pen.