Rainshadow Lodge may be on a secluded island with blue skies and crystal waters, but surely that isn't enough to make three mismatched couples jump...
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Dec 02, 2011
Jessi
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Three stories intertwine at one summer place in the San Juan Islands. The first is "Old Things" by Jill Barnett. Catherine Winslow is a successful woman. She has a great career and two wonderful daughters. But she's been busy, so she decides to take them to the same summer place where she used to go. The same summer place where she met her first love... who is also coincidentally on the island. Duh duh DUH! It's a cute story though. She thinks he's a plumber (sh, he's not). But they en
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Oct 06, 2008
Jennifer
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Terrible, Terrible, Terrible. I picked this book because I love Debbie Macomber and Susan WIggs books. They are almost always a good read. I have to say almost because I just read this compilation. The first story was okay, the second a little less okay, and the third just downright bad. I kept thinking that it had the feel of a Harlequin romance novel instead of the quality of writing I usually expect from these authors. I look to see when they had been written and suddenly a light bulb w
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Jul 19, 2009
Linda
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I'm not a huge fan of short stories. I read to engulf myself in someone else's story, and these three short stories were great, I just wish they were books! What I found most interesting was how they all centered on the same summer house. Apparently the three authors are friends and coordinated the stories this way. They just left me hanging...wondering what just happened as I turned the page and wishing there was a whole extra chapter just to explain the details. Okay for a summer read tho
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Apr 08, 2011
Sarah
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I borrowed this book because I am a fan of Debbie Macomber. I didn't know that this was three different stories in one book. I didn't really care for this style of book. I felt like all the stories did a decent job of creating a picture but once they got to the plot, I felt the endings were rushed. Overall, I felt the stories were lacking in creativity, and particularly didn't care for the last story which just seemed pointless.
Mar 29, 2009
Carol
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I liked the first two stories. "Old Things" set up the base story and took us back in time to when the house was in better condition. The third story was too pat. I like the way all three storeis were tied together by the house. I have read other books with a theme tying the stories together and they always felt forced to include the book title. The house tie-in felt very natural.
Aug 02, 2011
Mazmi
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For some reason I absolutly adored this book for a while and I don't even know why. I read it during my teens after picking it up from a booksale somewhere. I loved Catherine and Micheal's story the most, which was the one I read over and over again.
Nov 17, 2011
Jeannie
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This was a romantic story written by 3 authors about a place on a Pacific Coast island, Rainshadow Lodge. It isn't great, but was enjoyable easy reading.
Jan 17, 2010
Lavendersbluegreen
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This is a book by three of my favorite authors with three fabulous novellas about summer on an island in the Puget Sound.
Aug 03, 2011
A really good heartwarming read. I liked all 3 of the stories, especially the last one.
Apr 11, 2011
Cindy
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Three authors write about The Summer Place, different stories, same setting. A feel good read.
Jul 30, 2011
Carrie
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One of the first romances I ever read, I loved it so much that I read it a few times. I am definitely going to find more good books by these three authors! Keep Writing for me! (:
Jan 18, 2009
E
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3 stories in the San Juan Islands by Jill Barnett, Debbie Macomber, and Susan Wiggs. Enjoyable stories.
Jul 30, 2011
Julie
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I've been reading Debbie Macomber's Blossom Street series this summer and while I'm waiting on the library's waiting list for the 20 wishes I decided to read this trilogy of stories. Reading these stories makes me want to travel to the Northwest. Each writer has their own style, but it is fun to hear a different story from each of them about the same summer get away.
Jul 30, 2011
Sharon
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Very good lighthearted romance that's such an easy read....if your looking for something fun to read this is it. It contains 3 short stories all envolving the same house in the same place that just makes you want to go find this old victorian house and see if you can catch a little romance of your own on a beach in a wonderful place.
Jul 30, 2011
LibraryGoddess
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I picked this up to pass the time while I waited for a prescription, and ended up buying it so I could finish! It's three novelas by three different romance authors - not what I would usually choose - but I enjoyed them. Makes a great quick summer reading.
Sep 24, 2008
Becky
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This set of short stories was an enjoyable and easy read. I have found two new authors through this book: Jill Barnett and Susan Wiggs. Sadly, I did not care very much for Debbie Macomber's story. Her writing was boring and repetitive.
Aug 07, 2008
Christine
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Even though this book is a collabortion of three authors it was wonderfully written and it flowed seamlessly. I enjoyed each section and loved how they all fit together. If you love Macomber this one if for you.
Jul 30, 2011
I didn't realize I had picked up fluffy Harlequin romance (3 in 1) with a common setting. Brought back memories of reading these when I was younger - completely predictable. The second story, Island Time, was the best.
Jul 30, 2011
Sheri
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Mindless summer romance reading. Best thing about it: All three stories are located in the Pacific Northwest. Worst thing about it: Some graphic sex. I skipped over those parts.
Jul 30, 2011
Marie
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Another compilation of short story romance. They were ok. The first one I thought was dumb. The 2nd one was better but lacked substance. The third one was ok.
Mar 23, 2011
Shirley
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Old Things was very good.**** 4 star.
Private Paradise was not the usual great Macomber writing.*** 3 star.
Island Time was excellent.**** 4 star.
Private Paradise was not the usual great Macomber writing.*** 3 star.
Island Time was excellent.**** 4 star.
Sep 03, 2008
Robin
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This was the first romance novel I had read in a long time as I am starting to get into reading again. The stories were all wonderful.
Jul 30, 2011
Ann
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This one was another winner--One place, three romances, hearts mended and families come together--I cried it was so good.
Mar 25, 2009
Monica
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I liked Debbie Macomber's best, but they're all great. Fabulous idea for these friends to write a story about the same place.
Jul 30, 2011
Danielle
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Although I don't read many 'romances' I really enjoyed the setting of these stories. It was nice and easy reading for the summer.
