1105 Yakima Street (Cedar Cove, #11)

May 03, 2013 Cindy rated it 3 of 5 stars

This is my first review of this series though I have read the whole series up to this latest book. I consider this series a guilty pleasure, it is a light fun read. The series is a soap opera is book form highlighting many of the residents of Ceder Cove (ranging from the elderly to the children). The focus of this series were the residents of 1105 Yakima Street Rachel, Bruce, and Jolene. Jolene is still struggling with the marriage of her father to Rachel. Her acting out is out of control and Ra...more

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Jan 05, 2013 Marianne rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

1105 Yakima Street is the 11th novel in the popular Cedar Cove series by Debbie Macomber. 1105 Yakima Street is the address of Bruce, Rachel and Jolene Peyton, but after months of enduring nastiness from her jealous 13-year-old stepdaughter, Rachel finally walks out on Bruce and Jolene for the good of her own health and that of her baby. A friend from Rachel’s past comes to the rescue with accommodation and support. Rachel’s stance finally goads a reticent Bruce into finally acting to bring his...more 1105 Yakima Street is the 11th novel in the popular Cedar Cove series by Debbie Macomber. 1105 Yakima Street is the address of Bruce, Rachel and Jolene Peyton, but after months of enduring nastiness from her jealous 13-year-old stepdaughter, Rachel finally walks out on Bruce and Jolene for the good of her own health and that of her baby. A friend from Rachel’s past comes to the rescue with accommodation and support. Rachel’s stance finally goads a reticent Bruce into finally acting to bring his wife and baby home. Macomber updates the lives of other favourite characters: after a near-tragic mishap at Charlottte and Ben Rhodes’s house, Judge Olivia Griffin comes to terms with Charlotte’s increasing memory problems; Olivia’s brother Will provides a surprising amount of help and support; Will comes to realise that Shirley Bliss will never succumb to his charms, but is distracted by his encounters with her friend, Miranda Sullivan; Deputy Gloria Ashton is determined to keep her pregnancy from the baby’s father, Dr Chad Timmons, but after his own experience, Roy McAfee has other ideas; Chad is determined to be a part of his son’s life, and possibly also that of the boy’s mother; meanwhile Corrie McAfee heads to North Dakota for the birth of her grandson to Linette and Pete; Grace Harding mourns the loss of her dog, Buttercup, but Christmas Tree farm owner, Beth Morehouse shows she knows as much about human nature as she does about conifers when she places an orphaned Golden Retriever pup with the Hardings; Leonard Bellamy’s actions against his son-in-law, Linc Wyse, incite some gutsy moves by his daughter Lori and his wife Kate before Linc moves to save a marriage; and Shirley Bliss has major life changes in store. Macomber touches on many life issues: jealousy, arrogance, a father’s rights, the clutter we accumulate in our lives, the effects of dementia and ageing, aged care facilities, and the role of pets in our lives. Macomber never gives her characters a bed of roses, either in love or in life, but puts real obstacles in their way; while she may be the queen of feelgood, it costs her characters emotionally. Another heart-warming Cedar Cove instalment that sets up the final book in the series, 1225 Christmas Tree Lane.(less)

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Jan 01, 2013 Leiah rated it 1 of 5 stars

OK. We have a pregnant, newly wed, apparently really sweet woman, Rachel, with a spiteful, vicious, spoiled-rotten monster of a stepdaughter, and a spineless, whining, stalking, bullying husband. The husband wrings his hands because his wife walks away after having enough of being tormented by the stepdaughter until she is stressed out, sick, and close to losing her baby from dealing with the monster stepdaughter and the useless, self centered whiny excuse for a man she is married to who won't s...more OK. We have a pregnant, newly wed, apparently really sweet woman, Rachel, with a spiteful, vicious, spoiled-rotten monster of a stepdaughter, and a spineless, whining, stalking, bullying husband. The husband wrings his hands because his wife walks away after having enough of being tormented by the stepdaughter until she is stressed out, sick, and close to losing her baby from dealing with the monster stepdaughter and the useless, self centered whiny excuse for a man she is married to who won't say boo to the brat. While she is away, he panders to the daughter and stalks the wife, trying to get her to come back. Oh, but let's not try to control the monster child! He lets her cook him dinner, clean his house, and make horrible statements about Rachel both to him, and to others, and never even lifts his voice. And we are supposed to be rooting for this sick and twisted relationship? Of course, the author makes Rachel forgive all, the daughter makes a miraculous change, and it all ends happily ever after. . . where is my barf bag, anyway? What kind of woman is so weak minded as to think that a man who puts her through this kind of treatment for MONTHS is worth going back to?!?!? Sickening.

This author was recommended to me because I have been under a lot of stress lately, and I wanted something 'fluffy' to read. Well, it actually stressed me out even more than I was before! I read a review that says that "I am very happy to say that Debbie Macomber is back to her usual form . . ." If this is her usual form, I am amazed and disgusted that apparently she has written over 100 books of this perverted nonsense and she is still selling books - and still getting good reviews. I counted the above described spineless monster, the monster stepdaughter, a pregnant single woman in a twisted relationship with the father of the child (who is in a relationship with another woman who he is still seeing), a psychotic rich man who has isolated his wife and daughter and tried to drive his daughter's husband into bankruptcy. Oh, and a 60-year-old male gallery owner who is totally self involved - and of course his gallery worker, a very nice woman, is enamored with him, and puts up with his treatment, which includes calling her obsessive, controlling (pot, kettle anyone?) - oh, and "big-boned"....

No more of this. I think I will go pull out a horror story. At least I know that that is going to be horrific. The beliefs of these readers who think that these kinds of behaviors, these kinds of relationships, are not only acceptable but worth writing "romance" novels about says something really scary about the state of women's minds. Something deeply scary. (less)

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Jul 22, 2012 Judy rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone that enjoys books in a series about everyday life of women and families.

Recommended to Judy by: Have read many of her books.

It is my understanding this is the last book in the "Blossom Street" series. We now have closure about the lives of Oliva Lockhart Griffin, her mother, Charlotte, Will Jefferson, Rachel Peyton and the rest of the gang. As we wondered if Rachel would get back with her husband and if her step-daughter Jolene would accept her and their soon to arrive child, we find out! Since this book is about everyday life in the lives of many people, there are happy endings, and in some situations a bit sad. Thi...more

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Jan 15, 2012 Christine rated it 4 of 5 stars

For the past eleven years, September has brought to mind kids going back to school, leaves changing colors, the promise of cooler weather...and a new Cedar Cove novel by Debbie Macomber. The newest book is "1105 Yakima Street", which refers to the address of Rachel and Bruce Peyton, the main focus of the book.

Rachel and Bruce are expecting their first child together, but their marriage is having major difficulties because of the way Rachel's 13-year-old step-daughter, Jolene, is behaving. Altho...more For the past eleven years, September has brought to mind kids going back to school, leaves changing colors, the promise of cooler weather...and a new Cedar Cove novel by Debbie Macomber. The newest book is "1105 Yakima Street", which refers to the address of Rachel and Bruce Peyton, the main focus of the book.

Rachel and Bruce are expecting their first child together, but their marriage is having major difficulties because of the way Rachel's 13-year-old step-daughter, Jolene, is behaving. Although Rachel loves Bruce and his daughter, she is determined to do what it takes to protect her unborn baby from Jolene's hostility.

One of the other main plots features Linc and Lori Wyse, who recently got married after a whirlwind courtship. Now Lori's wealthy and powerful father is sabotaging Linc's new auto body business, which is putting a strain on their finances and their marriage. Other subplots include a fire in Ben and Charlotte Rhodes' home and adopted Gloria Ashton trying to fit in with her biological family while dealing with an unplanned pregnancy.

This book has an ongoing theme of the importance of friendship, from Grace and Olivia's longtime friendship to the new friendship forming between Linc and his brother-in-law Mack. The book also deals with issues like how devastating the death of a beloved pet can be and also the difficulties in dealing with aging parents. However, most of the storylines deal with romance and marriage, with the majority of couples in the series eventually getting a happy ending. The couples in the book face realistic issues, such as interfering relatives, money problems, and difficulties with a step-child, that are told through dramatic stories. For example, Jolene's treatment of Rachel seems over the top for someone thirteen years old who loved Rachel and originally encouraged the relationship with Bruce. However, the dramatic incidents between Rachel and Jolene illustrate the problems many people face in a blended family.

Some of the love stories in this book are more romantic than others, but I love that there are so many characters to root for. Rachel has always been one of my favorite characters because of her kindness to others, strong work ethic, and sweet personality. Her husband Bruce comes across a little weak, yet pushy, but I appreciate that he obviously loves Rachel and is willing to fight for their marriage. In another storyline, Linc, who doesn't make a great impression in an earlier book because of his controlling nature, shows he has matured and is now a loving and devoted husband to his wife Lori.

Sheriff's deputy Gloria Ashton and Dr. Chad Timmons' have an unusual courtship, and while Chad's character isn't well-developed in this book, Gloria and Chad are still a couple to root for. Will Jefferson's love/hate relationship with his gallery assistant Miranda Sullivan may be leaning more towards the love side. Will has proven to be a blatant womanizer in prior books and he is as arrogant as ever in this book. He is trying to change, but I'm not sure how Miranda has gotten past Will calling her a "big-boned opinionated windbag."

This is a fun, fast-paced, and satisfying book for Macomber fans. However someone new to the Cedar Cove series won't get the benefit of in-depth knowledge of the characters, which will make the book less enjoyable. While I've rated this book a "4", I would give the series a "5", because the author has created a town filled with characters the reader cares about and looks forward to spending time with in each new book. Prior books in the series included some sort of mystery, from anonymous letters to unexplained deaths, but this book is missing that element of mystery which would have given it a little more substance. Although "1105 Yakima Street" isn't the strongest installment, fans of the Cedar Cove series will love catching up with the characters that by now seem like old friends. Some of the storylines are resolved by the end, but others are left up in the air to be answered in 1225 Christmas Tree Lane (Cedar Cove),which will be the final book in this charming series. Septembers may never be the same.

This review was originally written for the "Season for Romance" E-Zine. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
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Dec 17, 2011 Sara Trimble rated it 4 of 5 stars

Bruce and his daughter Jolene live on Yakima Street and they are having a huge problem. Rachel, Bruce’s pregnant wife, has decided to move out. She worries about her health and the baby and decides the hostility she is receiving from her step-daughter isn’t worth the risk. Bruce does everything he can to convince her to come back, except address the problem of Jolene. She is adamant that they do not need Rachel, and tries to prove it multiple times. Whenever Bruce decides to try to see Rachel, s...more Bruce and his daughter Jolene live on Yakima Street and they are having a huge problem. Rachel, Bruce’s pregnant wife, has decided to move out. She worries about her health and the baby and decides the hostility she is receiving from her step-daughter isn’t worth the risk. Bruce does everything he can to convince her to come back, except address the problem of Jolene. She is adamant that they do not need Rachel, and tries to prove it multiple times. Whenever Bruce decides to try to see Rachel, she’s right there to make a scene. It gets so bad that Rachel has to change her job. She’s even cut off ties with her best friend.

Desperate, Bruce begins to see a counselor, and continuously tells his daughter that Rachel is his wife and she will just have to deal with it. Rachel feels this isn’t addressing the problem and still refuses to go back. It takes a while but they begin to mend their relationship and by Christmas, they’re a family again.

This book also includes the lives of multiple other characters such as Olivia, her husband Jack, her brother Will, and their parents, Ben and Charlotte, who seem to be suffering from memory loss. Throughout the book, Olivia tries to talk them into moving into an assisted living facility. Will, who runs the art gallery, has to deal with his stubborn employee, Miranda, who ends up being quite attracted to him. The ends weren’t tied up for this relationship, but there is another book coming out!

Linc and Lori are struggling to make ends meet when Lori’s father decides to blacklist Linc. Instead of folding under the pressure, his brother-in-law helps out by directing a lot of business his way, and renting them the other half of their duplex. Lori has severed all ties from her family but is surprised when her mother, Kate, shows up. She informs Lori that she has left Bellamy because she thinks his treatment of his daughter is unacceptable. Tired of seeing the rift in the family, Linc goes to visit his father-in-law. Bellamy refuses to accept Linc as a good match for his daughter, but when Linc and Lori set up a meeting between him and Kate, he bites his pride and admits his fault. The older couple reunites.

Grace and her husband Cliff are asked to help nurse a baby pup until it’s old enough to give away. Grace agrees reluctantly but she insists that Beth find the dog a home ASAP. She refuses to fall for the dog’s charm after losing her own pet, Buttercup. Throughout the story, Grace attempts to ignore the lure of the puppy, despite his obvious affection for her. At the end, Beth arrives saying she is unable to get the dog a home, as she now has ten new puppies to place. Grace decides to give the dog to her grandchildren for a Christmas present, but as she’ s walking towards the door, she realizes she’s come to love the little mutt and can’t part with him.
1225 Christmas Tree Lane

Follow Beth's story in the final book.

Beth, who takes in stray animals and works as a dog trainer, is given a bundle of dogs and needs to get rid of them. At the same time, her ex-husband, who she hasn’t talked to in years arrives to spend Christmas with their children. Everyone believes this is an attempt on the teenagers part to have a reconciliation. However, Beth is now dating the vet. The ends were not tied up with this scene either and will be addressed in the next book, 1225 Christmas Tree Lane.

Gloria is a sheriff’s deputy who ended up pregnant by Dr. Chad. She refuses to tell him about the pregnancy but her biological father, Roy, does for her. This causes a problem between him and his wife, Linnette, as it brings up old memories of how Linnette gave up Gloria for adoption without consulting Roy first. Chad is happy about the pregnancy and does what he can to help out while staying in the shadows. Eventually, Gloria tells Chad about the baby and he reveals he’s already known. This is after her mother has already told her that Chad knows. Gloria lets Chad help with preparations as much as he wants to, but he constantly reminds her he is a relationship, which is none of her business. The girl he’s involved with comes to see Gloria one day and decides to call the relationship off because she love Chad enough to want him to be happy. Chad and Gloria confess their love and make plans for the future.

This was a great story, as all of the Cedar Cove series has been. I enjoyed revisiting old faces and meeting new people. Debbie Macomber does a wonderful job of using multiple characters without confusion. The entire story read like I was really part of their lives and it was hard to put down. I liked how she tied up some loose ends, but left enough to ensure that any true fan will be drooling until they can get the final installment of the Cedar Cove series.(less)

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Nov 27, 2011 Paula Phillips rated it 4 of 5 stars

Are you a fan of Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove books ? I personally have only read a handful of her books and this was the first in the Cedar Cove Series. My personal favourite series of her's has been The Blossom Street Series. My mum and best friend Deb are big Debbie Macomber fans and have read and devoured her books. They tend to rave on about them, so I thought when 1105 Yakima Street came up for review on Netgalley, I'd give it a go .
As I gathered from reading 1105 Yakima Street, the Cedar...more

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Oct 17, 2011 Gizzard rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011

After I finished this book, I had planned to rate it a three with the caveat about the Bruce Rachel storyline. But in reality, I can't rate any book that has such an awful hero at the heart of the story. He was whiney, selfish and totally wimpy. His daughter is ruining his life and drove off his wife and all he does is whine, stalk the ex and then get mad at the ex when she won't do what he wants.

It disturbs me that Macomber thinks calling every hair salon in town to find his ex that blocked his...more

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Sep 22, 2011 Drebbles rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011

Bruce and Rachel Peyton still love each other, but she has left him because of issues with his daughter Jolene that he has ignored. Bruce is ready to deal with those issues but is it too late? Other residents of Cedar Cove have their own issues. Charlotte Rhodes is becoming forgetful and her children Olivia and Will are worried about her. In the meantime, Will is trying to figure out why he continues to clash with Miranda Sullivan. Linc Wyse is struggling to make his car repair service succeed,...more Bruce and Rachel Peyton still love each other, but she has left him because of issues with his daughter Jolene that he has ignored. Bruce is ready to deal with those issues but is it too late? Other residents of Cedar Cove have their own issues. Charlotte Rhodes is becoming forgetful and her children Olivia and Will are worried about her. In the meantime, Will is trying to figure out why he continues to clash with Miranda Sullivan. Linc Wyse is struggling to make his car repair service succeed, but his father-in-law has other ideas. And then there is Gloria Ashton who is trying to decide whether or not to tell Chad Timmons that she is having his baby. Life in Cedar Cove is always interesting.

“1105 Yakima Street” is the eleventh (and next to last) book in Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove series and it is one of the best books in the series. The Bruce/Rachel/Jolene storyline is a good one as Macomber shows just how hard it can be to blend a family. All three characters are realistic: Rachel still loves Bruce but wants to do the right thing for their unborn child; Bruce is truly bewildered by what is happening but slowing realizing he needs to change in order to save his marriage; and Jolene doesn’t want to share her father’s love. (I did at times wish Bruce would discipline Jolene more and her turnaround happened a bit abruptly.) Another well-written storyline was Olivia and Will struggling with Charlotte and Ben’s aging – this was very realistic and heartbreaking at times. The storyline between Will and Miranda is a lot of fun and sizzles at times. The book isn't perfect – Macomber has a habit of repeating herself and constantly summarizes plotlines, even if they happened on the previous page (much of this feels like padding to make the book thicker). Also, there are repeated plots within the book and series – can anyone in Cedar Cove be pregnant without a tangled love life? Still, even with these flaws, it is always fun to visit the residents of Cedar Cove.

“1105 Yakima Street” is another nice entry in Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove series and I will miss the series when it is finally over.
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Sep 13, 2011 Diane rated it 3 of 5 stars

Another good book by Debbie Macomber. I do look forward to reading her stories. My only complaint about this book (and the last few in the series) is that there are too many characters whose stories are being developed at one time. By the time I finish the book (and have to wait for the next one) I know a little about a few people, new people introduced and then its over. I know when you do a series, you want to keep people reading, but it would be nice if she covered the stories of only 2 or 3...more

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Sep 04, 2011 Romancing the Book rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, contemporary

Reviewed by Jen
Book provided by NetGalley

Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove series is one of my all-time favorites. I enjoy going back to visit all those beloved citizens each year as a new book is released. And I was saddened to hear that the series is ending come this October when 1225 Christmas Tree Lane is released.

When I picked up this book, I was excited that Rachel and Bruce's story was going to be told. They've been secondary characters for years and we've watched their relationship unfold. An...more Reviewed by Jen
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Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove series is one of my all-time favorites. I enjoy going back to visit all those beloved citizens each year as a new book is released. And I was saddened to hear that the series is ending come this October when 1225 Christmas Tree Lane is released.

When I picked up this book, I was excited that Rachel and Bruce's story was going to be told. They've been secondary characters for years and we've watched their relationship unfold. And now it was their turn to shine by being the lead story. However, in 400 pages, they were the stars in about 150 of them. I understand Ms Macomber has a lot of story lines she is trying to tie up, but I felt a little cheated by how little time we got to spend with Rachel and Bruce.

That said, I did enjoy getting to catch up with other people and couples from around Cedar Cove... I just wish that it hadn't taken up so much of the story. Unless you've read previous books, the following run down isn't going to make any sense to you.

Olivia is still recovering from cancer and now has to deal with her mother's failing health.
Charlotte (the aforementioned mother) and Ben deal with the after effects of a house fire.
Grace and Cliff adopt a new puppy, much to Grace's chagrin.
Will and Miranda try to work with each other without killing each other.
Shirley's new romance takes the next step.
Linc and Lori have to deal with Lori's overbearing father.
Chad and Gloria deal with an unplanned pregnancy.

And these are just the highlights. The reader keeps jumping around to each of these stories while keeping up with Bruce and Rachel. Even though I don't feel any of the threading plots really got the attention they really deserved, I found myself laughing and crying as I read. Ms Macomber has a way of touching my heartstrings which keeps me coming back for more.

If you haven't read this series, I highly suggest reading them in order as each book builds on the last and you'd likely be lost if you started this far along. Here's a handy widget for the book order. And you really won't be disappointed for trying out these books... I know I haven't been.(less)

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Aug 14, 2011 Rhonda rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I read the first six books and than I forgot about them. I still enjoy the characters and am sorry I missed a few in between. So next I will read the last book in the series.
Rachel has left her husband of less than a year of marriage. She is pregnant and the fighting of her step daughter and her husband not wanting to jump in just wanted peace. Rachel had to leave for her health and the babys. She keeps loosing weight instead of gaining weight. Her blood pressure is way high.
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Jul 31, 2011 Molly rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: EVERYONE

Recommended to Molly by: NetGalley

Shelves: book-review

I have always loved Debbie Macomber. She has the ability to create heart warming and fun novels. One of my favorite books is 16 Lighthouse Road, book 1 in the Cedar Cove series.I will be honest and say that I haven't read all 11 books in this series, but the ones that I have read.....WOW! I always feel at home.

With 1105 Yakima Street, we are taken back into the lives of Rachel and Bruce and Jolene, who are introduced in previous Cedar Cove novels. While this one focuses on Rachel, Bruce and Jol...more I have always loved Debbie Macomber. She has the ability to create heart warming and fun novels. One of my favorite books is 16 Lighthouse Road, book 1 in the Cedar Cove series.I will be honest and say that I haven't read all 11 books in this series, but the ones that I have read.....WOW! I always feel at home.

With 1105 Yakima Street, we are taken back into the lives of Rachel and Bruce and Jolene, who are introduced in previous Cedar Cove novels. While this one focuses on Rachel, Bruce and Jolene as Rachel and Jolene have to work out their issues, and Bruce is dying to have his wife move back home, Ms. Macomber does a FANTASTIC job at incorporating all her families from Cedar Cove so we never loose sight of them. They are always helping each other out and loving each like family.

Bruce truly loves his daughter and his wife, but he's at wits end trying to get Jolene over her selfishness and Rachel, who's pregnant, back into their lives. I felt a deep connection with Rachel. She didn't want to put the stress of a selfish 13 year old step daughter onto her shoulders while she's pregnant. She wanted to keep her baby safe and healthy so she thought it best to eliminate herself. I really prayed for her to be able to work things out! I wasn't too fond of Jolene and her attitude....I want to smack her upside the head a time or two and say "really"? And poor Bruce......well, it's obvious he has a love for BOTH his wife and daughter and.....well, I'll stop there.

Yep, I stopped there. I don't want to give it away! I'll you this though. If you've NEVER read a Debbie Macomber novel, or it's been awhile, please. Pick up her Cedar Cove novels, including 1105 Yakima Street. Her novels are above and beyond 5 star worthy and worth ever minute spent reading them. You'll feel right at home getting to know all her characters, and you'll want to jump into each new book, ready to continue the journey. I can't wait until 1225 Christmas Tree Lane releases! I'll be jumping on that one like crazy! (Look for my reviews of the previous novels to come soon...I'm going back and reading them ALL in order! YAY!)
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Apr 07, 2012 Debby rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: chick-lit

At the risk of upsetting die-hard Debbie Macomber fans, this was the least favorite of her books that I've read. I found myself rolling my eyes most of the time. Why do these characters play such games? Grace, refusing to fall in-love with a puppy. I can't even remember the characters names anymore, and I just finished the book-- the whiny pregnant girl who ditched the hunky doctor (in the last book). Will and Miranda... good Lord, that was a boring and predictable thing waiting to happen. Worst...more

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Dec 05, 2011 Leslie rated it 4 of 5 stars

I have truly enjoyed the Cedar Cove Series as a fun, light-hearted get-away-from-it-all read. I have my favorite characters and I enjoy getting updates on what's happening with different things around town. From a writer perspective, I do not know how DM keeps up with all those characters. It is quite the cast now. It is truly amazing series she has created! I gave this particular book 4/5. I had a few character issues. I also thought one character had a breakthrough on the positive spectrum. He...more

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Sep 03, 2011 LORI CASWELL rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have enjoyed each visit to Cedar Cove and will be very sad when these excursions end.

What Debbie does so well is that while she features a different address/family in each story she realizes that the entire community of Cedar Cove is connected to each other through family and friendships. In each edition we get a peek at most of the characters so we always stay connected with our favorites. She puts us right there in Cedar Cove, whether we are sitting in the library, visiting the art gallery,...more

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Nov 24, 2011 Gloria Bernal rated it 3 of 5 stars

This 11th installment in the fictional town of Cedar Cove WA. revolves around Rachel, the hairdresser, her pregnancy and estrangement from her husband and step-daughter. Another pregnant character, Gloria (a police officer) settles her relationship w/the baby's father. The seniors, Charlotte & Ben are getting forgetful in their old age, and Olivia (the judge) and her brother Will (who runs the gallery in town) face the fact that they need "assisted living." But will their parents agree? How...more

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Apr 12, 2012 Ashley Horning rated it 2 of 5 stars

I first saw this book on the B&N new release page back over the summer…or was it back last Christmas? I’ve never read a book by this author before but the excerpt and summary provided on the B&N website made the book seem like it would be a nice, light read, just the thing I could spend a rainy weekend on. Naturally, I never wrote the title or author down and it wasn’t until I was in a Hastings last week when I just so happen to quite literally stumble upon the book while browsing. And o...more I first saw this book on the B&N new release page back over the summer…or was it back last Christmas? I’ve never read a book by this author before but the excerpt and summary provided on the B&N website made the book seem like it would be a nice, light read, just the thing I could spend a rainy weekend on. Naturally, I never wrote the title or author down and it wasn’t until I was in a Hastings last week when I just so happen to quite literally stumble upon the book while browsing. And oh-my-Lanta was this book dull.

Essentially, it’s based for an older audience. An audience who likes to spend their mid-mornings watching their “shows”. This book is the 11th book in the series and as I slowly found out, most of the characters were middle-aged, quite the opposite of the twenty-somethings I had been picturing in my mind for the first half of the book.

The back of the book suggests that this is the story that follows one family the book really follows a small town. There were so many story lines and characters to keep track of, no wonder this book got nowhere fast. And, of course, everything turned out swell in the end, all conflicts were either resolved or well on their way to getting resolved happily ever after. Nobody had an affair, died or experienced any kind of trauma.

While those details irritated me throughout the book what really put me off was all the skimming over the author seemed to do. You spend one chapter reading about a character's story and then the next time you run into them a few days to a week had passed and everything had been “talked out”. When the author did actually begin to dig into an actual story line, small details were skimmed over, especially when dealing with numbers...rent, salaries, and negotiations. It felt like laziness, almost.

The only aspect that kept me drawn in was the story line that was described on the back of the book, about the blended family that was having issues functioning as a new family unit. Here is where I could relate. Growing up with a parent who rushed into a relationship and bringing an almost complete stranger into her childhood home is no joke. But that’s another story for another time. Essentially I appreciated the way that story line was dealt with and the resolution (the one resolution, if you could say that) that the author came up with.

But by all means, if you’re not in your mid-forties go ahead and skip this. I’m going to go ahead and send it over to my own mother in an attempt to send passive-aggressive hints.
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Oct 10, 2011 Donna rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, fiction

Bruce Peyton lives at 1105 Yakima Street with his daughter Jolene. Bruce and his wife, Rachel, are separated at the present time. It seems Bruce's daughter dislikes Rachel, especially now that she is pregnant. Rachel has moved in with a friend and changed jobs due to the fact that Bruce kept showing up at her last place of employment causing disruptions that Rachel's boss did not want to put up with. Rachel has wanted Bruce, Jolene and herself to go into counseling. Much to her dismay, Jolene wa...more

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Oct 31, 2011 Ruth rated it 3 of 5 stars

It was great going back to Cedar Cove once again. I guess these stories have spanned the last 10 years and I have come to love the folks that live there. It is a lovely town overlooking the water with great restaurants, shops, a tea room, a library etc. In this story we concentrate at what is happening with Rachel, who is newly married and expecting her first baby. Her stepdaughter, Justine, who used to love being with her is now vying for her father's attention and defies Rachel at every turn....more

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Jul 29, 2011 Lisarenee rated it 4 of 5 stars

Notes: I read the ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of this book.

Bruce and Rachel Peyton are facing the marital problems that come from having a child by a previous marriage. Rachel is pregnant and the stress is starting to have an effect on her unborn child. When pleas to her husband that they attend counseling as a family failed, she left Bruce. Jolene (Bruce's daughter and Rachel' stepdaughter), it seems, has turned into a wicked stepdaughter. What happened?

Linc Wyse’s business is starting to fail....more Notes: I read the ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of this book.

Bruce and Rachel Peyton are facing the marital problems that come from having a child by a previous marriage. Rachel is pregnant and the stress is starting to have an effect on her unborn child. When pleas to her husband that they attend counseling as a family failed, she left Bruce. Jolene (Bruce's daughter and Rachel' stepdaughter), it seems, has turned into a wicked stepdaughter. What happened?

Linc Wyse’s business is starting to fail. His father-in-law, Leonard Bellamy, seems to have a hand in the downfall. Feeling that Linc isn't good enough for his daughter, Leonard sets out to destroy Linc's business. Linc doesn't understand why Leonard dislikes him. What could be going through his head?

Miranda Sullivan really likes Will Jefferson, but he's got a thing for Miranda's best friend, Shirley, who has a thing for Larry Knight. I wonder if Will will ever see that Miranda is the perfect person for him?

Gloria Ashton is pregnant and hasn't told the soon to be father yet. What is she waiting for?

Those are just some of the things going on in Cedar Cove, but don't let me talk your ear off with the local gossip. Take a stroll in Cedar Cove and get a feel for what's going on. You'll be glad you did.

Reading this book reminded me of how my mom described the small town she grew up in. Where everyone knew everyone else and where the 6 degrees of separation theory was whittled down to closer to 1 or 2 degrees. Where everyone pretty much knew everyone else's business. Yet even though a small town may sound like heaven on earth to some, nirvana can not always be found there. Every day life has a way of sneaking up on someone even in a small town, and the dramas of daily life can not be escaped. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting some of the residents of Cedar Cove. It reminded me of a less naughty version of Desperate Housewives. I truly enjoyed it.

For those of you who are fans of the series, the next book, 1225 Christmas Tree Lane, will be Macomber's last book in this series. *sniff* This series was recommended to me by several people. This is the first book in the series that I've read. I really appreciated that Debbie listed the characters at the front of the book and how they are related. It made it easy to just slip in to one of the later books of the series and not feel lost. I definitely see how loosing this series will sadden many of Ms. Macomber's fans. It'll be like losing part of the family. I gave this book 4 out of 5 roses.

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Dec 28, 2011 Beverly Diehl rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was the first "real" Macomber I've read. A little hard in the beginning, to sort out who all the people were, but the love stories were believable, the characters and their problems were realistic. (Except for the one, Leonard, who's never admitted he was wrong in 30 years of marriage, one family intervention and he's ready to be more open? Not gonna happen - or if it does magically happen, not gonna last. Macomber needs to do her research on OCPD and find out what true misery it causes tho...more

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Aug 15, 2012 Anastasia rated it 1 of 5 stars

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Well. I don't know that there's anything I liked about this book. Where to start....

1. I can't keep any of the characters straight. I should have known it was a bad sign when the book starts with a list of people! Plus, most of the characters seem interchangeable. After all, how many pregnant women in dysfunctional relationships does one book need?

2. So many sentences end like this...?. But they're not questions, just unfinished declarative statements...?. This is one of the dumbest things...?.

3...more

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Nov 21, 2011 Hsiau Wei rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-read-in-2011

This is the second book that i read under the same series by the same author. Unlike the earlier book which is the last book from the same series, this is the second last book and tell the story of Rachel who left her husband after the standoff between her and her stepdaughter as well as trying to avoid the tension situation from affecting her baby that she is carrying. In meantime, Olivia, the Judge, is also having problems in relocating her parent to a care home when her mother beginning to fo...more

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Apr 06, 2013 Mayda rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: audio, romance

It’s getting close to Christmas, and some of the people in Cedar Cove are on the verge of making some life-changing decisions. After much soul searching, will they set their feet on a new path or will they be content to let their lives just drift along? If you know anything about master story-teller and author Debbie Macomber, you know she has her own ideas about what her characters should do! Life may not always run smoothly in Cedar Cove, but it is always entertaining for readers of this serie...more

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Jul 01, 2012 Jody rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

This is #11 in the Cedar Grove series. Many of the previous characters make appearances. Rachel is pregnant and has left Bruce because of the acting out of his 13 year old jealous daughter, Jolene. Gloria is pregnant and hiding it from the father, Dr. Chad. Linc and Lori Wyze are having problems with her dad ruining her husband's business. Charlene and Ben have a fire at their home and worry their children over problems of possible Alzheimers and need to move to assisted living. Grace and Cliff...more

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Sep 05, 2011 April Suter rated it 4 of 5 stars

At 1105 Yakima Street Bruce is left alone again with his daughter, Jolene. Where is Rachel, his wife? Why did she leave? Jolene, a 13-year-old brat, is running the show.
This is another nice visit to Cedar Cove, the only part of the story line is the above subject, which drives me personally nuts when kids run their parents' lives. Anyway back to the story: Ben and Charlotte have a fire and some tough decisions to make; Will is attracted to Miranda but she is so not his type; Olivia and Jack are...more

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Nov 16, 2011 JazzRizz rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011, library, listened-to-audiobook

I am so sad that this series is almost over. I've enjoyed each visit into the lives of Cedar Cove's residents.

I have to say that I wanted to choke Bruce and Joline more than a time or two over the past couple of books. There's something about age 13 that seems to drastically change a kid's personality . . . having gone through the same type of personality change myself. It's the only reason Joline's attitude rang true for me.

Grace's attitude towards Bo was a little grating too.

I love the relati...more

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Sep 16, 2011 Rhonda rated it 4 of 5 stars

I've read all of the books in this series and the characters seem like old friends. Macomber creates wonderful characters that you care about, in this series and in all her books. I'll miss the folks of Cedar Cove. The format was interesting, a different address and family featured in each book. Catching up with the characters is fun, but you have to keep your wits about you as there are many many families featured and it can be hard to keep track of them. Macomber weaves a great story but tying...more

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Oct 15, 2011 JoAnne rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Debbie Macomber doesn't disappoint with book #11 in the Cedar Cove series. It's the next to the last book and she begins to tie up a lot of the loose ends to help give her fans closure. This book brings back most of our old favorites plus they are not just background stories. I definitely cried at the ending. I look forward to reading the last book in the series which I will be starting shortly - 1225 Christmas Tree Lane - but not looking forward to saying goodbye to characters that we've grown...more

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