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If Not for You

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by Debbie Macomber (Goodreads Author)

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Is this a stand alone novel? Do I need to read the first two to understand this book?
Stacie Millichamp It absolutely can stand alone, more so than book one and two can. The characters in book three are full and complete in and of themselves and the char…moreIt absolutely can stand alone, more so than book one and two can. The characters in book three are full and complete in and of themselves and the characters from books one and two that do appear are very small, minor roles.(less)
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Is she specific about Portland setting? I used to live there.
Lynette yes, the setting is Portland, but its not a strong theam.
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Have you ever had overbearing/overprotective parents? How did you deal with it?
Kathryn Hmm mine were pretty good but my Dad was a pain when I wanted to learn to drive(at 18) and he didn't really want me to so he held the driving seat and…moreHmm mine were pretty good but my Dad was a pain when I wanted to learn to drive(at 18) and he didn't really want me to so he held the driving seat and only let me steer. Suffice it to say I learned from someone else a little later on.(less)
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Does this book contain swearing or sex scenes?
Kamesa Carter Debbie Macomber's books typically don't have much swearing (nothing more than damn or hell) or steamy sex scenes. In the few books that do have sex sc…moreDebbie Macomber's books typically don't have much swearing (nothing more than damn or hell) or steamy sex scenes. In the few books that do have sex scenes, they have very flowery descriptions and sex happens once the couple is committed to one another. I have yet to see sex treated casually in Debbie's books, and probably won't. In this book, Sam says damn and hell and almost drops the F and S bombs, but is almost always immediately chastised by Rocco or Owen (or both) in each instance. (less)
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