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A Little Bit Country / Blackberry Summer
A Little Bit Country by Debbie Macomber
When a city woman meets a country man…
Rorie Campbell has a pleasant, predictable life in San Francisco, where she's seeing a pleasant, predictable man. Then, while she's on vacation, her car breaks down on an Oregon country road, and horse rancher Clay Franklin comes to her rescue. Rorie soon discovers that a city girl can fall in love with a country man. And the other way around… But Clay has no right to return her feelings because he's engaged to another woman!. Is he willing to change that situation for Rorie—and himself?
Blackberry Summer by RaeAnne Thayne
When a small-town woman falls for a big-city cop…
Shop owner and single mom Claire Bradford has just suffered a serious car accident in her hometown of Hope's Crossing, Colorado. She certainly has no time for romance, or so she tells herself—especially when Riley McKnight comes back to town as the new chief of police. The accident forces Claire to rely on other people, including Riley, and she realizes for the first time that things have to change—in her own life and in the town, where a string of robberies has damaged the residents' sense of community. Riley is the man who can bring about the change everybody needs!
When a city woman meets a country man…
Rorie Campbell has a pleasant, predictable life in San Francisco, where she's seeing a pleasant, predictable man. Then, while she's on vacation, her car breaks down on an Oregon country road, and horse rancher Clay Franklin comes to her rescue. Rorie soon discovers that a city girl can fall in love with a country man. And the other way around… But Clay has no right to return her feelings because he's engaged to another woman!. Is he willing to change that situation for Rorie—and himself?
Blackberry Summer by RaeAnne Thayne
When a small-town woman falls for a big-city cop…
Shop owner and single mom Claire Bradford has just suffered a serious car accident in her hometown of Hope's Crossing, Colorado. She certainly has no time for romance, or so she tells herself—especially when Riley McKnight comes back to town as the new chief of police. The accident forces Claire to rely on other people, including Riley, and she realizes for the first time that things have to change—in her own life and in the town, where a string of robberies has damaged the residents' sense of community. Riley is the man who can bring about the change everybody needs!
512 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 25, 2015
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About the author
Debbie Macomber
895 books20.6k followersDebbie 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.
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.
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January 28, 2018
Well... A Little Bit Country was a little bit better than the last book I read by Debbie Macomber. It still wasn't all that great, though-- just an okay read for me.
I must say I did like the characters of Rorie and Clay better than the ones of Kate & Luke from Country Bride . Also, I would say that this book wasn't as sensual as the other book.
I usually try to make a note of any bad language, but looking back I see that I didn't make any notes of that sort for this book. I was thinking that there was some in this book, but either I'm mis-remembering or I simply forgot to note it for my review. Sorry about that.
There's only one final thing I have to say.....
Here's a quote from the book: He was HONEST and hardworking-- she knew all that. But even more, Clay Franklin was good, with an UNSELFISHNESS and LOYALTY that had touched her profoundly. In an age of ambitious, hard-hearted, vain men, she had inadvertently stumbled on this rare MAN OF CHARACTER .
I'm sure you noticed the words that are in all caps. I did that for a reason-- obviously. I take exception to those words being used to describe Clay Franklin. He was not honest, unselfish, loyal, or a man of character. He stayed up most of the night with a woman (a woman he had just met the day before, I might add), making out with her... never telling her that he was in a relationship with another woman (considered engaged to her, though I don't recall if he had ever actually proposed). And even after Rorie found out about the fiance, Clay kept pursuing her... kissing her... Knowing that, how in the world could she use those words to describe that guy?!
Okay. Rant over. Point made. I'm done now.
I must say I did like the characters of Rorie and Clay better than the ones of Kate & Luke from Country Bride . Also, I would say that this book wasn't as sensual as the other book.
I usually try to make a note of any bad language, but looking back I see that I didn't make any notes of that sort for this book. I was thinking that there was some in this book, but either I'm mis-remembering or I simply forgot to note it for my review. Sorry about that.
There's only one final thing I have to say.....
Here's a quote from the book: He was HONEST and hardworking-- she knew all that. But even more, Clay Franklin was good, with an UNSELFISHNESS and LOYALTY that had touched her profoundly. In an age of ambitious, hard-hearted, vain men, she had inadvertently stumbled on this rare MAN OF CHARACTER .
I'm sure you noticed the words that are in all caps. I did that for a reason-- obviously. I take exception to those words being used to describe Clay Franklin. He was not honest, unselfish, loyal, or a man of character. He stayed up most of the night with a woman (a woman he had just met the day before, I might add), making out with her... never telling her that he was in a relationship with another woman (considered engaged to her, though I don't recall if he had ever actually proposed). And even after Rorie found out about the fiance, Clay kept pursuing her... kissing her... Knowing that, how in the world could she use those words to describe that guy?!
Okay. Rant over. Point made. I'm done now.
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December 3, 2017Honestly, this book was kind of vanilla but also for some reason also kind of endearing towards the end ? IDK, it’s rough out there in the world right now and it’s nice to see someone get an HEA. Clay’s fiancee aside, their biggest hurdle is that Rorie is a city girl and Clay is from the country. You know this because they tell you every 30 seconds. Believe me there are lots of things to nitpick, especially with the weird teenage brother who was a borderline moppet with some questionable ticks. I could seriously get into some crazy theories about what was going on with him.
Aside from obvious things like no cell phones or Internet what stood out about this older romance is the super implicit heteronormativity and strictly enforced gender roles. There is no subversion here. And it’s not even in the story, it’s also in the writing. All the young female characters are described as girls and as being young and pretty while all the male characters are described as men with wrinkles and crow’s feet--which are seen as attractive. We actually never get an age on Clay, I’m guessing he is probably 30 at the youngest while Rorie is specifically stated as being 24.
Audiobook narrator Karen White did a good job with accents for all the country folk, rhough she has a mature voice that doesn't quite fit the characters. She does the Julie James audiobooks too so I was familiar with her.
Aside from obvious things like no cell phones or Internet what stood out about this older romance is the super implicit heteronormativity and strictly enforced gender roles. There is no subversion here. And it’s not even in the story, it’s also in the writing. All the young female characters are described as girls and as being young and pretty while all the male characters are described as men with wrinkles and crow’s feet--which are seen as attractive. We actually never get an age on Clay, I’m guessing he is probably 30 at the youngest while Rorie is specifically stated as being 24.
Audiobook narrator Karen White did a good job with accents for all the country folk, rhough she has a mature voice that doesn't quite fit the characters. She does the Julie James audiobooks too so I was familiar with her.
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January 12, 2016Miniseries: Hope's Crossing
July 8, 2019
Although this is a set of two novels in one book, I only read the one by Macomber. After reading the synopsis of the second, I decided I was not interested and did not bother.
The Macomber story is her typical fare. Nothing new or remarkable. If you read Macomber, you will recognize her formula. The basic storyline involves a city girl's car breaking down in the country and a cowboy coming to her rescue. A clean, predictable romance ensues. If you want a nice little mental Twinkie, this will be perfect.
The Macomber story is her typical fare. Nothing new or remarkable. If you read Macomber, you will recognize her formula. The basic storyline involves a city girl's car breaking down in the country and a cowboy coming to her rescue. A clean, predictable romance ensues. If you want a nice little mental Twinkie, this will be perfect.
May 3, 2018
I enjoyed the book, I just thought Clay was a bit of a jerk. He cheats on his fiancé then says he isn’t going to apologize to the girl he cheated with when she finds out. Then he continues to lead Kate along. I just thought it was very rude of Clay. I understand being in love and in fact being in love with someone else. However, don’t keep cheating (even if it’s just kissing, that’s still cheating).
As for Ben, the guy was completely oblivious.
As for Ben, the guy was completely oblivious.
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August 3, 2021
A Little Bit Country, from 1990, is dated in setting, style, and content. For example, the heroine helps out around the farm by assisting the hero use his computer. The story stretches credulity at times (why doesn't she rent a car after hers breaks down?), and references to the wrong boyfriend's fancy foreign car are tiresome, but the plot developments and complications are enough to make a pleasant read with some cute moments.
Read Blackberry Summer as a standalone previously.
Read Blackberry Summer as a standalone previously.
January 1, 2023
This was my very first Debbie Macomber book. I follow her on Instagram. She is adorable. So it was high time I read her.
This was a short read, very easy. I was caught off guard though with how quickly the story progressed. The characters were overly dramatized and the Oregon residents seem a little too southern country but that’s probably just my Alabama mind thinking too much about it.
I’ll continue to read DM though. I enjoyed lots about this book and storyline.
This was a short read, very easy. I was caught off guard though with how quickly the story progressed. The characters were overly dramatized and the Oregon residents seem a little too southern country but that’s probably just my Alabama mind thinking too much about it.
I’ll continue to read DM though. I enjoyed lots about this book and storyline.
April 3, 2019
I generally like Debbie Macomber's books. I find them to be quick, feel-good books. The characters are generally nice, good people and I find her books to be a refreshing escape when my life gets stressful. Although I enjoyed "A Little Bit Country", I found it to be one of her more sappier romance novels.
May 22, 2019
I may now be over my cozy romance period.
It's been 5 months.
Debbie Macomber's section was terrible.
Raeanne Thyne's good.
This one is a waste of time.
Just check out Raeann Thyne. I have no idea why people like Macomber's books. It this one is anything like her others, she is not for me. Sorry to anyone who reads her.
It's been 5 months.
Debbie Macomber's section was terrible.
Raeanne Thyne's good.
This one is a waste of time.
Just check out Raeann Thyne. I have no idea why people like Macomber's books. It this one is anything like her others, she is not for me. Sorry to anyone who reads her.
March 10, 2017
Read the first book and thoroughly enjoyed it. Then started the next one and realized I had already read it as a single.
August 5, 2017
Both stories were amazing. I didn't want to put it down. A great read. Sad, uplifting and exciting all rolled up into one book.
September 4, 2017
Two books in one - a little bit country and Blackberry summer - Great reads that put a smile on my face
September 21, 2017
DNF. Martyrdom and spinelessness are running rampant through this story. Can't take it.
September 25, 2017
Rorie got blessed in so many ways....it does not always feels like it at the tlme, but life is too short to dwel on sad.
January 4, 2018
Wonderful Love story.
January 7, 2018
The 4 star is for Blackberry Summer, which I loved. Little Bit County, gets a 2, story just didn't do it for me.
July 23, 2018
Excellent read!
This is a great story with lots of twists and turns. Love the bead store...kinda like Debbie Macomber's yarn store.😄
This is a great story with lots of twists and turns. Love the bead store...kinda like Debbie Macomber's yarn store.😄
August 23, 2018
An enjoyable read.
November 29, 2018
This was a fantastic book
January 8, 2019
Both books were great!
Definitely a favorite read of mine by two of my very favorite authors. I look forward to the next in the series!
Definitely a favorite read of mine by two of my very favorite authors. I look forward to the next in the series!
February 1, 2019
Macomber's books are "hit and miss" with me. Some are great, but I found this one boring.
July 12, 2019
Both stories were really good!!
July 13, 2019
Amazing & frustrating at the same time.....glad to have a happy ending
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October 11, 2019A typical Debbie Macomber book, quite boring and a predicable story line. Also find it all a little bit unbelievable and far fetched. An easy read and but didn't bother with second part of book.
April 1, 2020
I enjoyed the book, although I didn’t think it was the best writing ever. A nice easy read if you’re looking for a love story without anything slutty.
August 12, 2020
Abandoned. Too sappy to finish.
June 9, 2021
1 1/2 stars for the Debbie Macomber book and 3 stars for the Raeanne Thayer book
August 1, 2021
Another two great stories
February 21, 2022
This book was a fun little "cowboy" type romance. It wouldn't be my usually kind of story, but it was a fun and fast read.
February 2, 2023
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