I just really like this series of books! They are predictable and a bit cliche, but sometimes that is exactly what you need in a book. I love the characters and really get involved in their struggles and their conflicts in their lives. I find myself thinking about them after I have finished the book, like they are close friends and not fictional characters. Debbie Macomber knows how to create characters that we can all relate to and that we can share in their triumphs and defeats. I recommend this series to those that are fans of the authors other books.