#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Debbie Macomber welcomes you to Cedar Cove! This is where you'll find small-town life at its best—and its most interesting…
Meet some of the people living here:
50 Harbor Street is where private detective Roy McAfee and his wife, Corrie, live. Roy's got a new mystery to solve - one that involves him and Corrie! They've been getting postcards and messages asking if they "regret the past," and they have no idea what that means.
6 Rainier Drive is the home of Seth and Justine Gunderson, who've recently had quite a shock. They lost their business, The Lighthouse restaurant, to arson. The prime suspect is a young ex-employee who disappeared immediately afterward. Is he guilty or not? As the investigation continues, Seth and Justine discover that this kind of stress is hard on a marriage!
74 Seaside Avenue - it's the lovely home that now belongs to Teri Miller, who works at the local beauty salon, and her new husband, international chess champion Bobby Polgar. They couldn't be happier. Except that Teri can tell something's worrying Bobby. Something about her?
8 Sandpiper Way.This is where the Reverend Dave Flemming and his family live - his wife, Emily, and their two sons. But when Emily finds an earring in his pocket, an earring that's not hers, she can't help being afraid that Dave might be having an affair. Especially since he doesn't seem willing to account for some of his time!
Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 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 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
After reading the first volume of these Cedar Cove books, I figured I'd take a rest from them since my head was whirling with the continuation of so many story lines, but I didn't even make it 24 hours before getting the second volume and starting on the next book in the series. I missed everyone in Cedar Cove.
50 Harbor Street: Roy and Corrie McAfee have their own mystery to solve. Fortunately it turns out well for the McAfees, but the end of the book leaves the reader with a larger mystery that is still unresolved. Many of the couples from previous books are back, still having problems and learning to deal with each other. This series quickly brings home to the reader that there are always changes and difficulties coming and that no relationship is static. It has to grow and deal with problems if it is to succeed.
6 Rainier Drive: The mystery of who burned down the restaurant is resolved in this one as the same couples (Seth and Justine, Teri and Bobby, Rachel and Nate, Anson and Allison, etc, etc.) continue forging relationships. Ostensibly about Seth and Justine, it ranges far and wide through the town of Cedar Cove. I have to admit to some confusion in this one. The book felt a bit strange and I'm not sure why. Possibly because the relationship between Teri and Bobby has to be one of the strangest I have ever read about.
74 Seaside Avenue: Teri and Bobby settle down to marriage. Although it is an unlikely one, it works for them and I enjoyed all its ramifications, especially Bobby's appreciating that Teri makes him feel when he has never done anything but think before. Many of us will recognize the difficulties of leading with the heart when the brain has always done the leading previously. The others of Cedar Cove still play parts. Sometimes my head spins trying to keep them all straight.
8 Sandpiper Way: Dave and Emily Flemming hit a rough spot in their marriage as Emily interprets clues to Dave's absences in entirely the wrong way. A lesson in life about communicating with one's spouse and sharing one's problems. A lot of angst could have been avoided. Once again the book ends with an unsolved mystery. Aaargh! I hope there's a volume 3.
Ms. Macomber never fails the reader. This entire series is worth reading over and over again! Each story literally within a story gives you the feeling you actually know these people of Cedar Cove and allows you to share in their day to day joys and sorrows.
I used to read Harlequin remakes as a teenager. I looked forward to getting that box every month. I discovered Debbie Macomber's books and I now I can't put them down. On to the next set.
I enjoy every thing Debbie Macomber writes. Her characters and story lines are believable. The intertwining of the lives of the Cedar Cove residents makes for an enjoyable read.
Another friendly chapter book on the lives of the residents of Cedar Cove outside of Seattle with the warmth of love and friendships and a little kidnapping thrown in the mix.
This brook follows several families who live in Cedar Cove and the families are relatives and friends, as you would expect from residents of a small town. It was a pleasant process to watch the changes and problems of people I have come to regard as friends.
Once again Debbie Macomber presents people and places who feel real. I enjoyed watching how these people resolved their problems and became closer as a result.