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The second book in best-selling Macomber’s Rose Harbor series is set in Cedar Cove, the cozy Washington town on the Puget Sound that is the setting of many of her novels as well as that of a new Hallmark Network TV series. Jo Marie Rose, a recent war widow, has opened a bed-and-breakfast in Cedar Cove. She is testy with curmudgeonly Mark, the handyman who procrastinated in putting her rose garden in until too late for it to be ready for her big open house, when every room is filled. Mary Smith, frail, weak, and bald from fighting breast cancer, has a secret reason for wanting to be in Cedar Cove. The other guests are celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Annie Newton’s grandparents. Annie, a party planner getting over a broken engagement, is aghast to run into her teenage nemesis—the first boy she ever kissed. Then Jo Marie learns that it isn’t certain that her soldier husband perished in a helicopter wreck. Macomber’s legions of fans will embrace this cozy, heartwarming read. --Diana Tixier Herald
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“[Debbie] Macomber uses warmth, humor and superb storytelling skills to deliver a tale that charms and entertains.”—BookPage
“A wonderful reading experience . . . as [the characters’] stories unfold, you almost feel they have become friends.”—Wichita Falls Times Record News
“[Debbie Macomber] draws in threads of her earlier book in this series, The Inn at Rose Harbor, in what is likely to be just as comfortable a place for Macomber fans as for Jo Marie’s guests at the inn.”—The Seattle Times
“Macomber’s legions of fans will embrace this cozy, heartwarming read.”—Booklist
“Readers will find the emotionally impactful storylines and sweet, redemptive character arcs for which the author is famous. Classic Macomber, which will please fans and keep them coming back for more.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Macomber is an institution in women’s fiction. Her principal talent lies in creating characters with a humble, familiar charm. They possess complex personalities, but it is their kinder qualities that are emphasized in the warm world of her novels—a world much like Rose Harbor Inn, in which one wants to curl up and stay.”—Shelf Awareness
“The storybook scenery of lighthouses, cozy bed and breakfast inns dotting the coastline, and seagulls flying above takes readers on personal journeys of first love, lost love and recaptured love [presenting] love in its purest and most personal forms.”—Bookreporter
“Just the right blend of emotional turmoil and satisfying resolutions . . . For a feel-good indulgence, this book delivers.”—RT Book Reviews
“A wonderful reading experience . . . as [the characters’] stories unfold, you almost feel they have become friends.”—Wichita Falls Times Record News
“[Debbie Macomber] draws in threads of her earlier book in this series, The Inn at Rose Harbor, in what is likely to be just as comfortable a place for Macomber fans as for Jo Marie’s guests at the inn.”—The Seattle Times
“Macomber’s legions of fans will embrace this cozy, heartwarming read.”—Booklist
“Readers will find the emotionally impactful storylines and sweet, redemptive character arcs for which the author is famous. Classic Macomber, which will please fans and keep them coming back for more.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Macomber is an institution in women’s fiction. Her principal talent lies in creating characters with a humble, familiar charm. They possess complex personalities, but it is their kinder qualities that are emphasized in the warm world of her novels—a world much like Rose Harbor Inn, in which one wants to curl up and stay.”—Shelf Awareness
“The storybook scenery of lighthouses, cozy bed and breakfast inns dotting the coastline, and seagulls flying above takes readers on personal journeys of first love, lost love and recaptured love [presenting] love in its purest and most personal forms.”—Bookreporter
“Just the right blend of emotional turmoil and satisfying resolutions . . . For a feel-good indulgence, this book delivers.”—RT Book Reviews
More About the Author
Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today's most popular writers with more than 170 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber's novels have spent over 750 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Eight of these novels hitting the number one spot.
In 2014, Macomber's all-new hardcover publications will include Blossom Street Brides (March), Love Letters: A Rose Harbor Inn Novel (August) and Mr. Miracle (October) and paperback editions of the #1 bestseller Starting Now (April) and her acclaimed Christmas novel, Starry Night (October).
In addition to fiction Macomber has also published two bestselling cookbooks; numerous inspirational and nonfiction works; and two acclaimed children's books.
Macomber's beloved and bestselling Cedar Cove Series became Hallmark Channel's first dramatic scripted television series, Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove, which was ranked as the top program on cable when it debuted in summer 2013. Hallmark is now filming a second season of Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove which will premiere this July 19. In addition, Macomber's upcoming Christmas novel, Mr. Miracle, will be made into an original movie premiering on Hallmark Channel in fall 2014. Previously, Hallmark Channel has produced three successful Christmas movies based on Macomber's bestselling Christmas novels, Mrs. Miracle, Call Me Mrs. Miracle and Trading Christmas.
Macomber owns her own tea room, Victorian Rose Tea Room & yarn store, A Good Yarn, named after the shop featured in her popular Blossom Street novels. She and her husband, Wayne, serve on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, and she is World Vision's international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative.
A devoted grandmother, Debbie and her husband Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington (the town on which her Cedar Cove novels are based) and winter in Florida.
In 2014, Macomber's all-new hardcover publications will include Blossom Street Brides (March), Love Letters: A Rose Harbor Inn Novel (August) and Mr. Miracle (October) and paperback editions of the #1 bestseller Starting Now (April) and her acclaimed Christmas novel, Starry Night (October).
In addition to fiction Macomber has also published two bestselling cookbooks; numerous inspirational and nonfiction works; and two acclaimed children's books.
Macomber's beloved and bestselling Cedar Cove Series became Hallmark Channel's first dramatic scripted television series, Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove, which was ranked as the top program on cable when it debuted in summer 2013. Hallmark is now filming a second season of Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove which will premiere this July 19. In addition, Macomber's upcoming Christmas novel, Mr. Miracle, will be made into an original movie premiering on Hallmark Channel in fall 2014. Previously, Hallmark Channel has produced three successful Christmas movies based on Macomber's bestselling Christmas novels, Mrs. Miracle, Call Me Mrs. Miracle and Trading Christmas.
Macomber owns her own tea room, Victorian Rose Tea Room & yarn store, A Good Yarn, named after the shop featured in her popular Blossom Street novels. She and her husband, Wayne, serve on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, and she is World Vision's international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative.
A devoted grandmother, Debbie and her husband Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington (the town on which her Cedar Cove novels are based) and winter in Florida.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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Amy Leemon
VINE VOICE on July 2, 2013
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My favorite characters in the Rose Harbor series are Jo Marie (the widow running the B & B ) and Mark Taylor (the prickly handyman). In each book the rose garden he has promised to help her with seems further away. This time around, he suffers a broken leg which puts them in closer contact than either wants.
The Rose Harbor books always have storylines involving guests staying at the inn. One of the storylines this time didn't really catch my interest but the one of the feuding couple celebrating their 50th anniversary made up for it.
There was also a sideline as to whether Jo Marie's husband could have survived the helicopter accident.
Some regulars from the Cedar Cove series showed up again - it was like meeting up with old friends.
And Debbie Macomber always leaves a hint as to who the next two guests will be. It makes you anxious for the next book, that's for sure.
The Rose Harbor books always have storylines involving guests staying at the inn. One of the storylines this time didn't really catch my interest but the one of the feuding couple celebrating their 50th anniversary made up for it.
There was also a sideline as to whether Jo Marie's husband could have survived the helicopter accident.
Some regulars from the Cedar Cove series showed up again - it was like meeting up with old friends.
And Debbie Macomber always leaves a hint as to who the next two guests will be. It makes you anxious for the next book, that's for sure.
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VINE VOICE on June 28, 2013
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When I was considering how I would review this book, I was shocked to realize that I would give it 3 stars. I love, love, love, Debbie Macomber's books, but not this one so much.
In this book, it seems like she fell back to a formula - again and again: Woman has a major emotional problem; man pushes woman into relationship with him; they end up happy. And, whenever someone is emotional during a conversation, they whisper a reply. Every. Single. Time. It's a small thing, but it drove me crazy.
However, I read the entire book. I am not someone who feels compelled to read a book if I am not enjoying it. Life is too short and there are too many books. Despite the problems I had with the book, I still was drawn into the characters and the story lines. I like the main character Jo Marie Rose and the women who stay at her B&B are interesting. The men tend to be a little less well developed, more one-dimensional.
I am hoping that the next book in the series will be better. I seem to remember reacting like this to a book in her last Cedar Cove series and subsequent books were better.
In this book, it seems like she fell back to a formula - again and again: Woman has a major emotional problem; man pushes woman into relationship with him; they end up happy. And, whenever someone is emotional during a conversation, they whisper a reply. Every. Single. Time. It's a small thing, but it drove me crazy.
However, I read the entire book. I am not someone who feels compelled to read a book if I am not enjoying it. Life is too short and there are too many books. Despite the problems I had with the book, I still was drawn into the characters and the story lines. I like the main character Jo Marie Rose and the women who stay at her B&B are interesting. The men tend to be a little less well developed, more one-dimensional.
I am hoping that the next book in the series will be better. I seem to remember reacting like this to a book in her last Cedar Cove series and subsequent books were better.
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Debbie Macomber is one of my favorite authors. While not everything that she writes hits a home-run in my opinion, this one certainly does. What I like about many of Macomber's books is that she writes about people, relationships (even those that run deep) and brings out the romance as well as the everyday living aspect of life. This book is actually 4 stories in one and each story is interesting and engages the reader. This is the second in the series and I am assuming that there will be another book as several of the stories seem to beg for more in terms of the story line. While it could be a stand alone with you (the reader) coming up with your own endings, I could see another book picking up on a few of the "loose ends" in this novel. No matter, I certainly cannot wait to have the next installment and see what other stories come out of Rose Harbor Inn. I think this series is better than the Blossom Street series and I think that one showed why Debbie Macomber is a New York Times bestseller author! Highly recommended.
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Debbie Macomber's Rose Harbor in Bloom is a warm and inviting story of love, healing, family, and friendship. This second outing in the Rose Harbor series brings readers back to the Rose Harbor Inn where B&B owner Jo Marie receives unexpected news and her guests make peace with their pasts and find love in the process.
Jo Marie has made significant progress dealing with her grief over her husband Paul's death but she continues to cling to the unrealistic hope that he might somehow still be alive. Just as her newest round of guests is arriving, her life is complicated by unsettling news that the Army is finally to retrieve the bodies of Paul and the servicemen who died with him in Afghanistan. Jo Marie has plenty to distract her from dwelling on the recovery effort as she goes about her B&B hosting duties.
Annie Newton and her family are staying at the Rose Harbor Inn as they celebrate her grandparents' fiftieth wedding anniversary. She is shocked by her grandparents' constant squabbling and she is dismayed by the appearance of her teenage crush, Oliver. Will her grandparents' renew their vows as planned? Will she set aside her animosity towards Oliver long enough to uncover the truth about his feelings for her?
As Mary Smith comes face to face with her mortality, she is plagued with regrets over her failed relationship with George Hudson. Unable to resist the pull of her past, Mary reconnects with George but will the secret she carries ruin their reunion?
Rose Harbor in Bloom takes place over a long weekend and each of the characters' stories are told in alternating chapters from their perspective. Jo Marie's point of view is first person and her conflict is the most vivid of the three.Read more ›
Jo Marie has made significant progress dealing with her grief over her husband Paul's death but she continues to cling to the unrealistic hope that he might somehow still be alive. Just as her newest round of guests is arriving, her life is complicated by unsettling news that the Army is finally to retrieve the bodies of Paul and the servicemen who died with him in Afghanistan. Jo Marie has plenty to distract her from dwelling on the recovery effort as she goes about her B&B hosting duties.
Annie Newton and her family are staying at the Rose Harbor Inn as they celebrate her grandparents' fiftieth wedding anniversary. She is shocked by her grandparents' constant squabbling and she is dismayed by the appearance of her teenage crush, Oliver. Will her grandparents' renew their vows as planned? Will she set aside her animosity towards Oliver long enough to uncover the truth about his feelings for her?
As Mary Smith comes face to face with her mortality, she is plagued with regrets over her failed relationship with George Hudson. Unable to resist the pull of her past, Mary reconnects with George but will the secret she carries ruin their reunion?
Rose Harbor in Bloom takes place over a long weekend and each of the characters' stories are told in alternating chapters from their perspective. Jo Marie's point of view is first person and her conflict is the most vivid of the three.Read more ›
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I kept looking at the title and author of this book. I don't think Debbie wrote this book. It wasn't her style and the repeats of other happenings were used over and over and over. The book could have been many many pages shorter.
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on September 14, 2013
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I am a Debbie MaComber fan and I love the characters she creates. This book has the perfect backdrop in a B&B owned by widow Jo Marie. This allows us to meet characters from around Cedar Cove but also visitors to the inn. Over all I liked the characters.
Overall, I enjoyed it but I had two beefs with the book. There was too much retelling of stories from the previous book and I felt like her characters focused too much on their past. Several times I felt myself saying "Get over it already!"
Jo Marie is a great character although the story line of her dead or not husband seemed cruel. I had a hard time accepting that the military would call him dead and call tell her he might be alive and then call with 'oops- no we DID find 6 bodies. Our bad.' Having loved ones in military life (and deployed) I just can't see that happening.
As to her relationship with Mark the prickly handyman. I don't see the spark at first but I am really interested to see where it is going. To me he seemed mean and the stuff about the ladder-that was just bizarre. I have to believe it will be explained in the next book.
The telling of her grief, that is, well a work of art. The gut wrenching pain, how it ebbs and flows. The struggle to move on. It is really well told.
The other visitors to the inn where an interesting group and I was bored with them constantly reliving and relaying events and decisions from the past.
Annie, the party planner who was there for her grandparents anniversary party. I want to know bout her life now, not over and over and over how Oliver teased her at 14 or what a jerk her old fiancé was. I don't even think I know where she lives or works but I can tell you about her first kiss. I think it was mentioned 5 times.Read more ›
Overall, I enjoyed it but I had two beefs with the book. There was too much retelling of stories from the previous book and I felt like her characters focused too much on their past. Several times I felt myself saying "Get over it already!"
Jo Marie is a great character although the story line of her dead or not husband seemed cruel. I had a hard time accepting that the military would call him dead and call tell her he might be alive and then call with 'oops- no we DID find 6 bodies. Our bad.' Having loved ones in military life (and deployed) I just can't see that happening.
As to her relationship with Mark the prickly handyman. I don't see the spark at first but I am really interested to see where it is going. To me he seemed mean and the stuff about the ladder-that was just bizarre. I have to believe it will be explained in the next book.
The telling of her grief, that is, well a work of art. The gut wrenching pain, how it ebbs and flows. The struggle to move on. It is really well told.
The other visitors to the inn where an interesting group and I was bored with them constantly reliving and relaying events and decisions from the past.
Annie, the party planner who was there for her grandparents anniversary party. I want to know bout her life now, not over and over and over how Oliver teased her at 14 or what a jerk her old fiancé was. I don't even think I know where she lives or works but I can tell you about her first kiss. I think it was mentioned 5 times.Read more ›
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