The Inn at Rose Harbor: A Rose Harbor Novel

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Abby has not been home since a tragedy occurred when she was in college. It takes forever to even find out what is going on with Abby or what happened. I liked this character the best while reading. Though I will say again that Macomber rushing the ending with her and having once again an implausible forgiveness moment just didn't work. The secondary characters development was hit or miss. I didn't care for Michelle at all.

And her hero worship of Josh or her need to try to have him forgive his stepfather was just aggravating. She is a social worker so I would assume the character had seen a lot of issues here and there. But having her as love interest and sounding board to Josh didn't work. I mean there was one point where Josh's stepfather demand she choose who she is going to be friends with him or Josh. Abby's family was done very well and I would have enjoyed more of the story if we stayed with them.

Jo Marie felt like a blank slate. We hear about her family and friends in an abstract way. Most of the book was talking about her dead husband and her bristling her words anytime she comes into contact with a handyman she hires to do work at the inn. Through Jo Marie we are reintroduced into old characters such as Olivia and Grace. But they all felt so empty in this series.

Getting such a shallow look at them bugged me. The writing did not work and that was because we went from first person to third person to third person. I don't get why Macomber did this and it was jarring to read each and every time. If you are going to have the book set up with three people than have them all tell the story in the same tense.

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The flow did not work, but honestly I think that's because Macomber was reaching for things to talk about in this one. If she had stayed focused on one story it probably would have worked better. The setting of Cedar Cove feels different in this one. Macomber gets pretty repetitive describing the town layout, the cove, the Navy that is nearby, etc.

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I always had the feeling it was much bigger. But reading it in this different light it feels teeny tiny to me. The ending was kind of a mess. This book was more religious than I am used to in Macomber books. I assume the whole storyline involving Jo Marie and her ex is going to play out in the other books so I think I am just going to skip it.

Goodbye for good Cedar Cove. Jul 16, Virginia Campbell rated it it was amazing Shelves: I was immediately and deeply affected by the character of Jo Marie Rose, and the terrible loss of her husband so soon after her marriage. Adding extra poignancy to the story was the tragic real-life death of a young, newly-married soldier in my home community. He was also killed while on active duty. I had just seen his picture, and then the follow-up story on his memorial service. I cried for the immeasurable loss of this handsome, well-loved young man.

Debbie captured the feeling perfectly in "The Inn at Rose Harbor". Jo Marie's grief, her struggle to accept the loss of her husband and cope with the unexpectedly large bequest of his life insurance policy all combine to set the framework for the series. Jo Marie's courage in going forward and making the life-changing decision to become a business owner is inspiring.

Instead of turning inward to become lost in her pain, she chooses a business which will necessitate daily positive contact with others. I must say that as much as I have enjoyed Debbie's previous works, there is an added depth and spirit to this book. Debbie is amazing, and just keeps getting better! In this book, she takes a look back, but she definitely moves forward with new characters and story lines that will keep us happily read.

The hostess, the setting, and the guests are most inviting and intriguing. I look forward to return visits. Review Copy Gratis Amazon Vine Sep 07, Lizz rated it it was amazing. A book has to really reach out and grab me to get more than This book really hit home with me, and perhaps my feelings about it are more emotionally tied than anything else, but for whatever reason The book deals with loss and grief, with acceptance, with moving forward.

Macomber lost her son not too long ago, and one of my best and oldest friends lost her son over the summer. So this tied in with Abby's storyline of trying to move past the guilt of being behind the wheel of the car when her best friend was killed in an accident. My stepfather and I had a troubled relationship at times, and there were SO many things of my moms that I would have so much liked to have had. Things that had no meaning to anyone else probably.

She had a tiny diamond cross necklace that she always wore that I wanted SO badly. My stepfather had it cremated along with her. And then there were the ghosts that spoke to both Abby and Jo Marie. While I've never actually heard voices, when I married my husband I very clearly could feel a hand on my shoulder, and I smelled Chanel No.

She was there with me. Sep 07, Kathy rated it liked it Shelves: Maybe I've outgrown Macomber. Or maybe I just glutted myself too much in past years and now am at that familiarity brings This has happened to me with other authors after a bit of directed literary gluttony; I love them, I gobble all the books I can find, and then, finally, it's "oh no, not another bite of delicious crumbly cookies with a latte on the side".

For Macomber's fans, this is the standard territory, and obviousl Well, gosh. For Macomber's fans, this is the standard territory, and obviously the first in a new series. And I did read the whole thing, which intertwines three stories of loss and resolution, sprinkled with death bed reconciliation, voices from beyond the grave, kind neighbors, hot repair dude, fluffy doggie, and lots of coffee, tea, and yummies. But I'm getting grumpy. It's like when you notice that your shining own true love snores, or chews loudly.

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The bloom is off the literary obsession here. For books like this to work you have to suspend disbelief and fall into the cotton candy world. If you can do that it is lovely. Jun 06, Marcie rated it it was ok. This is a typical Debbie Macomber book - a gentle little story about family dynamics that is easy to read and has a happy ending. Sometimes I'm in the mood for that kind of a book, and Debbie Macomber usually satisfies. This book, however, left me feeling a little disgruntled. I understand the desire to bring back characters from her Cedar Cove stories; I've read some of those books, and wouldn't mind an update on what the characters are doing now.

But so many of them made appearances in slightl This is a typical Debbie Macomber book - a gentle little story about family dynamics that is easy to read and has a happy ending. But so many of them made appearances in slightly awkward ways, and I found it hard to believe that friendships would develop so quickly between those old Cedar Cove friends and a new-to-town stranger. But most importantly, the two guests experience dramatic changes in their viewpoints on life over a single long weekend, and I found the timeframe completely unrealistic. Since the point of this new series is to see how guests change during short stays at a bed and breakfast, I would expect that all future books in this series would have the same problem.

It just doesn't work for me. Pelo final claro que vai ter seguimento e eu vou tentar ler quando quiser ler um livro leve e que me deixe bem disposta e a pensar que existem finais felizes.

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Oct 10, Stefanie rated it it was amazing. She was recommended to me, saying I would like her style and I absolutely did! The Inn at Rose Harbor is book one of the series and I look forward to reading more of this series. The characters in this story were all relatable and so real to me. The Inn at Rose Harbor told the story of Jo Marie, a woman who had just purchased a bed and breakfast in Cedar Cove, a way to start life over after the passing of her husband.

Her first two guests, Josh and Abby, return to Cedar Cove, a place from their past, with reluctant hearts and sad stories. As the book progresses, all three characters find themselves reliving past memories, mourning, and experiencing a wash of relief and peace. It was a lovely read, relaxing, and joyful. The Inn at Rose Harbor by Debbie Macomber Love this book just for the knitting mentioned and how I can totally relate to having more than 3 projects going at one time.

The book follows her life and interactions with other local people and protectors. Josh Weaver is a guest at the inn and is in town for just a few short days to reclaim things his step dad has kept at the family house. He is on his deathb The Inn at Rose Harbor by Debbie Macomber Love this book just for the knitting mentioned and how I can totally relate to having more than 3 projects going at one time.

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He is on his deathbed and a nearby neighbor has watched out for him for months. He just wants his letterman jacket and his mom's bible. Abby Kincaid is back in town after leaving when her girlfriend dies in a car crash that she was the driver. Her brother is getting married and her parents and aunts and uncles will also be at the wedding.

She has a few chores, left undone to complete. Seems as if Jo Marie will return for more guests.

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Aug 14, Minutes. From 1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber comes a heartwarming new series based in the Pacific Northwest town of Cedar Cove, where a charming cast of characters finds love, forgiveness, and renewal behind the doors of the cozy Rose Harbor Inn. Rose Harbor Series Debbie Macomber. Sign me up to get more news about Romance books. We are experiencing technical difficulties. Please try again later. Titles in Order Sort by: Latest to First First to Latest. Nine months ago, Mark Taylor abruptly left Cedar Cove on a perilous mission to right a wrong from his past.

Determined to move forward, she begins dating again, and finds companionship when she takes on a boarder who is starting a new chapter herself. Recovering from a twice-broken heart, Emily Gaffney, a young teacher, is staying at the inn while she looks for a home of her own. Having given up on marriage, Emily dreams of adopting children someday. She has her eye on one house in particular—with room for kids. The inn seems to be working its magic again—Emily opening herself up to love, Jo Marie moving on—until Jo Marie receives shocking news.

Macomber has created an enchanting place in the Rose Harbor Inn that readers will never forget. This one will appeal to those looking for more mature heroines and a good, clean romance. Just when she is starting to open herself up again to love, she feels once more that she is losing the man she cares about. Best friends Kellie Crenshaw and Katie Gilroy have returned to Cedar Cove for their ten-year high school reunion, looking to face down old hurts and find a sense of closure.

Kellie, known as Coco, wants to finally confront the boy who callously broke her heart. Katie, however, wishes to reconnect with her old boyfriend, James—the man she still loves and the one who got away.

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