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Cedar Cove #5
50 Harbor Street
Dear Reader,
Considering that I'm married to Cedar Cove's private investigator, you might think I enjoy mysteries.
But I don't -- especially when they involve us!
Roy's been receiving anonymous postcards and messages asking if we "regret the past."
We don't know what they mean....
On a more positive note, we're both delighted that our daughter, Linnette, has moved to Cedar Cove to work at the new medical clinic. A while ago I attended the humane society's "Dog and Bachelor Auction," where I bought her a date with Cal Washburn, who works at Cliff Harding's horse farm. Unfortunately Linnette is less enthusiastic about this date than I am.
Speaking of Cliff, the romance between him and Grace Sherman is back on. But that's only one of the many interesting stories here in Cedar Cove. So why don't you drop by for a coffee at my husband's office on Main Street or our house on Harbor and I'll tell you everything that's new!
Corrie
Considering that I'm married to Cedar Cove's private investigator, you might think I enjoy mysteries.
But I don't -- especially when they involve us!
Roy's been receiving anonymous postcards and messages asking if we "regret the past."
We don't know what they mean....
On a more positive note, we're both delighted that our daughter, Linnette, has moved to Cedar Cove to work at the new medical clinic. A while ago I attended the humane society's "Dog and Bachelor Auction," where I bought her a date with Cal Washburn, who works at Cliff Harding's horse farm. Unfortunately Linnette is less enthusiastic about this date than I am.
Speaking of Cliff, the romance between him and Grace Sherman is back on. But that's only one of the many interesting stories here in Cedar Cove. So why don't you drop by for a coffee at my husband's office on Main Street or our house on Harbor and I'll tell you everything that's new!
Corrie
362 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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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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June 12, 2016
A bit too sweet, but I'll read em' all. I'm tossing up with this one, as I've rated everyone of this series so far a 4. Very very nice, too nice, everything falling into place easily. I know these books have their place but just so sickly sweet. Every meal is described and every moral is in check. I'll keep reading as they're a given easy read. I honestly do enjoy them, they just lack oomph and any type of challenge. It's a Christian theme that's not at all edgy. I know, they're not meant to be! Addendum ** 5 minutes after writing this. Who am I kidding? I start a new book and keep referring back to Cedar Cove. They really are lite n easy'..
July 19, 2015
I liked the book, it's entertaining and fast-paced.
I have one very shallow complaint. I request that Macomber no longer describe what people are wearing. I find the clothing choices to be huge character turn-offs. When a young and pretty Linnette dons a vest with sequined Christmas trees on it for a hot date, I physically cringe.
When a grown woman in her 50's tries on several outfits and decides on a "blue denim jumper with big yellow daisies painted on the bib and a yellow turtleneck underneath" for a date with her new love, I just cannot even begin to understand what is happening at the Cedar Cove store. Who is selling this stuff?! I even went to check the copyright date but I don't feel like 2005 can warrant this type of behavior.
That being said, I'll be starting the next book in the Cedar Cove series momentarily.
I have one very shallow complaint. I request that Macomber no longer describe what people are wearing. I find the clothing choices to be huge character turn-offs. When a young and pretty Linnette dons a vest with sequined Christmas trees on it for a hot date, I physically cringe.
When a grown woman in her 50's tries on several outfits and decides on a "blue denim jumper with big yellow daisies painted on the bib and a yellow turtleneck underneath" for a date with her new love, I just cannot even begin to understand what is happening at the Cedar Cove store. Who is selling this stuff?! I even went to check the copyright date but I don't feel like 2005 can warrant this type of behavior.
That being said, I'll be starting the next book in the Cedar Cove series momentarily.
August 29, 2022
Bless, I used to gobble these books down like chocolates back in the day. It was just so comforting to check in with the residents of Cedar Cove. My re-reads haven’t been that great though. This at least took my mind off of anything pressing and I just went with it though I thought the plot was way too obvious. I forgot about the whole thing with Linette and Cal dating.
I do think this was the beginning of me not really loving the series anymore. This one had I think about 5 separate plot points with Linette, her mother, Alison, Rachel, etc. it was just a mishmash of people and issues that seemed to take forever to resolve.
I do think this was the beginning of me not really loving the series anymore. This one had I think about 5 separate plot points with Linette, her mother, Alison, Rachel, etc. it was just a mishmash of people and issues that seemed to take forever to resolve.
January 9, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2
October 1, 2017
50 Harbor Street is the fifth book in the Cedar Cove series. There are a lot of different story lines covered in this edition. More I think than in past ones. We visit Roy and Corrie and the story line with the mysterious postcards they have been getting is wrapped up in this book. We also visit Olivia and Jack, who I feel have become somewhat annoying as a couple, but they deal with something serious happening in this book. We visit Grace and Cliff, who are still on again off again, and I wanted to pull my hair out when they broke up yet again in this book! Thank goodness that story line is gets completely resolved in this book. Also we visit Maryellen and Jon and their frequent love scenes that are all written pretty much the same; Charlotte and Ben and his good for nothing son; Cecelia and Ian and the upcoming birth of their baby; Allison Cox and her troubled boyfriend; Rachel and the weird Nate/Bruce situation; Justine and Seth who deal with a devastating loss; Linnette and Cal; Gloria and Dr. Timmons; and even Warren Saget is back in this one. Whew! Did I miss anyone?
This series is definitely set up just like a daytime soap, but without the salaciousness. Sure people have sex, get pregnant, can't make up their minds about who they love, etc. But there is no cheating on spouses or anything like that, and they always end up doing the right thing in the end.
On another note, After reading this book I think the TV show based their version of Warren Saget on a combination of Ben's son David who isn't in the TV show at all, and the Warren in these books. David reminded me so much of the TV version of Warren with his manipulative scheming.
I also need to mention that I completely agree with another reviewer who pointed out how awful the clothing choices are in these books. I cringe every time there is a description of what Grace is wearing. Thinking back on how put together the character was on the TV show, it's hard to imagine 50 something Grace wearing such out of style clothing like the denham jumper with daisies and the turtleneck, which were even out of style when these books were written. And also the 20 something character Linnette putting on the sequined Christmas vest for her hot and sexy date. Spare us the ugly details next time Ms. Macomber!
Like the clothing, I end up ignoring a lot of little annoying things in these books. All the books in the Cedar Cove series have the same formula and so do every one of the relationships, which drives me crazy sometimes, yet for some reason I keep on reading them. I just need to know what happens to these characters, so of course I will be continuing on.
Review also posted at Writings of a Reader
This series is definitely set up just like a daytime soap, but without the salaciousness. Sure people have sex, get pregnant, can't make up their minds about who they love, etc. But there is no cheating on spouses or anything like that, and they always end up doing the right thing in the end.
On another note, After reading this book I think the TV show based their version of Warren Saget on a combination of Ben's son David who isn't in the TV show at all, and the Warren in these books. David reminded me so much of the TV version of Warren with his manipulative scheming.
I also need to mention that I completely agree with another reviewer who pointed out how awful the clothing choices are in these books. I cringe every time there is a description of what Grace is wearing. Thinking back on how put together the character was on the TV show, it's hard to imagine 50 something Grace wearing such out of style clothing like the denham jumper with daisies and the turtleneck, which were even out of style when these books were written. And also the 20 something character Linnette putting on the sequined Christmas vest for her hot and sexy date. Spare us the ugly details next time Ms. Macomber!
Like the clothing, I end up ignoring a lot of little annoying things in these books. All the books in the Cedar Cove series have the same formula and so do every one of the relationships, which drives me crazy sometimes, yet for some reason I keep on reading them. I just need to know what happens to these characters, so of course I will be continuing on.
Review also posted at Writings of a Reader
June 28, 2015
I really didn't care too much for this book. I found it had way too many storylines and didn't follow it very well. The ending drove me nuts, I didn't seem to get closure on one of the storylines. This is one book you can skip.
November 5, 2011
The current situation and some other things were good there is getting to be too much repeating what happened in the previous books for my taste, I REALLY HATE that, I feel as a reader who picked up the books from the beginning I am being vomited on with info from previous books. Case in point, practically half of chapters two, three, and four are rehashing of books one through four. I noticed in book four there was a leaning towards a 'filling in' but was hoping it wasn't going to happen but alas it did.
June 11, 2021
Rating: 5 Stars!! (Wish i could rate it 10 Stars)
Review:
This was my first time reading a book in this series despite watching the Hallmark Channel TV Show several times.
The Characters were interesting to read about. The Setting was beautifully described that it made it easy to picture Cedar Cove while reading.
Can't wait to read more in this series in the future!!
Review:
This was my first time reading a book in this series despite watching the Hallmark Channel TV Show several times.
The Characters were interesting to read about. The Setting was beautifully described that it made it easy to picture Cedar Cove while reading.
Can't wait to read more in this series in the future!!
August 10, 2021
3,5 Sterne
Das Buch hat ein tolles Cover, das viel Sommer-Feeling versprüht. Allerdings spielen sich die Geschehnisse von Herbst bis zum nächsten Frühling ab. Und auch die Gezeiten spielen dabei keinerlei Rolle. Das ist aber auch nur die dt. Vermarktung - im Original hat Autorin Debbie Macomber für die Titel der Cedar Cove-Reihe jeweils die Adresse einer der Protagonistinnen ausgewählt. Die stehen aber nie allein im Mittelpunkt des jeweiligen Bandes, sondern es werden immer mehrere Geschichten parallel erzählt.
Genau das mag ich aber auch an dieser Buchreihe, denn anders als in den vielen Buchreihen der letzten paar Jahre von anderen AutorInnen erlebt man hier wirklich hautnah mit, wie es mit all den Leuten aus Cedar Cove weitergeht. Die habe ich - im mittlerweile 5. Band - auch schon in mein Herz geschlossen, und genau deshalb lese ich auch weiter. Auch wenn der Schreibstil und damit die Geschichte ein bisschen altbacken ist. Immerhin ist das Buch im Original schon 15 Jahre alt, und Debbie Macomber war damals schon Ende 50. Beides merkt man durchaus.
Aber manchmal braucht man auch so ein geruhsames Buch über die Bewohner einer Kleinstadt, in der dann ja doch manchmal aufregende Dinge passieren. (Wobei die 'Hauptgeschichte' dieses Bandes dann ein bisschen zu sehr nach dem Schema Friede, Freude, Eierkuchen aufgelöst wurde.) Es wurden ja schon in den vorherigen Büchern Geschichten am Ende offen gelassen und erst im nächsten Band dann aufgelöst. Hier aber endet das Buch mit einem echten Cliffhanger.
Das Buch hat ein tolles Cover, das viel Sommer-Feeling versprüht. Allerdings spielen sich die Geschehnisse von Herbst bis zum nächsten Frühling ab. Und auch die Gezeiten spielen dabei keinerlei Rolle. Das ist aber auch nur die dt. Vermarktung - im Original hat Autorin Debbie Macomber für die Titel der Cedar Cove-Reihe jeweils die Adresse einer der Protagonistinnen ausgewählt. Die stehen aber nie allein im Mittelpunkt des jeweiligen Bandes, sondern es werden immer mehrere Geschichten parallel erzählt.
Genau das mag ich aber auch an dieser Buchreihe, denn anders als in den vielen Buchreihen der letzten paar Jahre von anderen AutorInnen erlebt man hier wirklich hautnah mit, wie es mit all den Leuten aus Cedar Cove weitergeht. Die habe ich - im mittlerweile 5. Band - auch schon in mein Herz geschlossen, und genau deshalb lese ich auch weiter. Auch wenn der Schreibstil und damit die Geschichte ein bisschen altbacken ist. Immerhin ist das Buch im Original schon 15 Jahre alt, und Debbie Macomber war damals schon Ende 50. Beides merkt man durchaus.
Aber manchmal braucht man auch so ein geruhsames Buch über die Bewohner einer Kleinstadt, in der dann ja doch manchmal aufregende Dinge passieren. (Wobei die 'Hauptgeschichte' dieses Bandes dann ein bisschen zu sehr nach dem Schema Friede, Freude, Eierkuchen aufgelöst wurde.) Es wurden ja schon in den vorherigen Büchern Geschichten am Ende offen gelassen und erst im nächsten Band dann aufgelöst. Hier aber endet das Buch mit einem echten Cliffhanger.
June 7, 2019
I enjoyed getting to know Roy and Corrie more as well as figuring out what the mystery postcards was all about. I also enjoyed everything else that was happening with the rest of the couples as well.
December 27, 2019
This was an incredible read. I love this series and how Debbie Macomber wrote the story. In this instalment, we continue to follow the lives of the main characters and their families. I find Roy and Corrie’s story with the mysterious postcards my favourite part because there was a bit of mystery in the story, which I always enjoy. I love all of the characters and how they interact with each other. I can’t wait to see how the sixth book will turn out. Overall, an amazing read.
March 15, 2010
Someone is sending anonymous postcards to Corrie and Roy McAfee who live at "50 Harbor Street" in Cedar Cove, Washington. Roy is a private investigator who initially thinks the postcards refer to a past case of his, but he soon suspects otherwise. Their daughter Linette recently moved to Cedar Cove to work at the new health center. She is attracted to Dr. Chad Timmons, but much to her dismay, while he doesn't seem interested in her, ranch worker Cal Washburn is. Other residents in Cedar Cove have their own problems and worries. Judge Olivia Lockhart Griffin worries about her husband's weight and eating habits and pushes him to exercise with disastrous consequences. Olivia's mother Charlotte recently married Ben Rhodes and is pleased when Ben's son David reaches out to her, but Ben warns her that David may not be what he seems to be. Navy wife Cecilia Randall is pregnant, but having lost a baby daughter shortly after giving birth, she is very nervous about losing this baby and it doesn't help that her husband Ian is at sea. Cecilia isn't the only one worried about her pregnancy, Maryellen Bowman is pregnant and having complications that may force her husband Jon to make a painful decision.
"50 Harbor Street" is a good soap opera like book. Debbie Macomber is a good storyteller who creates characters that are real and that readers care about. Although the book focuses mainly on the McAfee's, there are numerous subplots going on. Macomber will focus on one set of characters in one chapter, another set in the next chapter, yet another set in the next and so on throughout the book which can be confusing. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for which character is featured and I often had to flip back to see what had happened several chapters back. There is a character guide in the front of the book, which is helpful, but in the future it would be better if Macomber cut back on the number of plots and characters in the books. With so many characters, Macomber does an amazing job of continuity through all the books (this is the fifth in an ongoing series), even referencing things in past books, although there is no mention of Nate's girlfriend which was a conflict in his relationship with Rachel in past books. While some of the plots in the book are unique, like the threatening postcards, other plots are a bit repetitive - isn't there one woman in Cedar Cove that can have a complication free pregnancy?
Fans of Debbie Macomber and especially fans of her Cedar Cove series will enjoy this book.
"50 Harbor Street" is a good soap opera like book. Debbie Macomber is a good storyteller who creates characters that are real and that readers care about. Although the book focuses mainly on the McAfee's, there are numerous subplots going on. Macomber will focus on one set of characters in one chapter, another set in the next chapter, yet another set in the next and so on throughout the book which can be confusing. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for which character is featured and I often had to flip back to see what had happened several chapters back. There is a character guide in the front of the book, which is helpful, but in the future it would be better if Macomber cut back on the number of plots and characters in the books. With so many characters, Macomber does an amazing job of continuity through all the books (this is the fifth in an ongoing series), even referencing things in past books, although there is no mention of Nate's girlfriend which was a conflict in his relationship with Rachel in past books. While some of the plots in the book are unique, like the threatening postcards, other plots are a bit repetitive - isn't there one woman in Cedar Cove that can have a complication free pregnancy?
Fans of Debbie Macomber and especially fans of her Cedar Cove series will enjoy this book.
June 21, 2016
50 Harbor Street is the 5th in Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove series. Once again we join the residents of Cedar Cove in their daily lives. The mystery of the anonymous postcards being sent to the McAfees is finally solved as someone from their past returns to their lives. Olivia’s determination to get Jack fit backfires on her. Newly married Charlotte Jefferson-Rhodes and her family have encounters with her new stepson, David. Grace’s relationship with Cliff Harding continues on a rollercoaster ride.
Maryellen and Jon Bowman run into financial difficulties. Linette McAfee goes on the date her mother won for her, with Cal Washburn, and has to make a choice. Rachel Pendergast, of Get Nailed fame, reconsiders her relationship with sailor Nate Olsen when she learns of his family background. Allison Cox takes up with a young man who looks like a bad boy. And finally, a tragedy befalls Justine and Seth Gunderson.
As usual, Macomber solves some mysteries, tantalises the reader with further cliff-hangers, and dispenses small doses of wisdom and romance along the way. Another enjoyable read.
Maryellen and Jon Bowman run into financial difficulties. Linette McAfee goes on the date her mother won for her, with Cal Washburn, and has to make a choice. Rachel Pendergast, of Get Nailed fame, reconsiders her relationship with sailor Nate Olsen when she learns of his family background. Allison Cox takes up with a young man who looks like a bad boy. And finally, a tragedy befalls Justine and Seth Gunderson.
As usual, Macomber solves some mysteries, tantalises the reader with further cliff-hangers, and dispenses small doses of wisdom and romance along the way. Another enjoyable read.
January 28, 2014
Though I continue to enjoy the town life surrounding Cedar Cove I found this instalment predictable and since each book repeats background information from time to time so that it can be read individually if someone were to pick it up unaware it was part of a series of books I found myself skim reading paragraphs here and there as I already knew the background sections of the book relayed.
Don't like to do reviews with spoilers if it can be avoided so will just say I worked out the postcard mystery ahead of schedule and hope that the next book will reveal that the events at the end of this book were set up intended to frame a certain character that I predict is likely to be proved innocent and not as bad as his image portrays.
Don't like to do reviews with spoilers if it can be avoided so will just say I worked out the postcard mystery ahead of schedule and hope that the next book will reveal that the events at the end of this book were set up intended to frame a certain character that I predict is likely to be proved innocent and not as bad as his image portrays.
January 21, 2013
I suppose if I were reading these as they came out, all of the re-hashing the previously told stories for all of the charcaters would be helpful. However, reading them in succession, I feel like I'm getting cheated out of a quarter of a book worth of new material. I think the character descriptions would be sufficient. Anyway... already started on the next one.
May 12, 2017
This isn't one of my favorite in the series. I have very little interest in Allison and Anson's story. Also there are so many characters, I'm forgetting who is who. I read the previous 1-4 but it has been a while. Maybe should include a list of characters.
August 24, 2012
Just like a typical American soap. Love it. So easy to read and relax. Looking forward to the next installment.
November 6, 2019
Loved it of course!!
August 6, 2017
I'm so into these storyline. I knew Gloria was going to be the estranged daughter as soon as she came on the scene. Curious to see who really started the fire at the lighthouse.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 4, 2021
Still enjoying this light easy read
August 12, 2021
The families are having all kind of twists and turns. Makes for a very interesting story.
June 5, 2022
Really enjoying this series. Looking forward to finding out what happens next with this interesting cast of characters.
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April 11, 2024Roy & Corrie's daughter, Lynnette, moved back home to Cedar Cove when she was hired as the nurse practitioner in the new medical clinic. The 1st thing Corrie insisted Lynnette do was to make good on the date she had purchased for her the previous summer with Cal Washburn, the horse trainer employed by Cliff Harding. Lynnette arranged the date and had a better time than she expected but told herself that she wasn't interested in him. She wanted to date the new doctor, Chad Timmons. She figured out after some time had passed that Chad was interested in Lynnette's neighbor, a police officer, Gloria Ashton.
Roy & Corrie had received another few postcards mentioning they should regret something that had happened in the past. Lynnette saw one so they explained what they knew of the situation. She told Mack what she knew when he came by to help her move into her apt. Mack didn't go to his parents because he and his father didn't get along so well.
The postcards stopped at the end of October. Now they were getting hang up calls. Roy thought it must be related to a case that he had worked before he retired from the Seattle Police dept. They received a large bouquet of flowers on Thanksgiving. Corrie took them to the local nursing home when Roy insisted that she get rid of them.
Cecilia was still working and Ian was back on board his ship. She found out that she was having a boy. Ian called later that evening and she told him. This pregnancy was different than her previous one where her daughter died of a heart defect shortly after her birth.
Ian asked Cecilia to see if she could find a woman named Rachel that warrant officer Nate Olsen had been asking about. Cecilia promised she would and made an appointment to get her hair cut at Rachel's salon. They soon became friends and Cecilia showed her how to use the library computer to email Nate.
She went to work one morning and Allison, her bosses daughter, came in. A guy came in asking for Allison and Cecilia didn't like the looks of him. He had long hair, a goatee, and wore a long jacket. Cecilia suspected that her boss, Zach Cox, wouldn't like him either. His name was Anson. His mother was negligent and abusive toward Anson. Anson came by late one nigh and Allison let him in her house. He told her that he had been angry and set a shed on fire at the park. Allison woke her parents up and asked for their help. Anson was given probation and fined. He was given a job at The Lighthouse and had to stay away from Allison until his probation period ended.
Anson worked hard and was promoted. This angered another employee, Tony. Some money was stolen from Seth's office. Anson was questioned and both he and Tony were fired. Anson went to Allison and told her that he hadn't done it but he was fired anyway. Anson had low self esteem, mostly due to his mother's abuse and disappeared for a couple of weeks.
Grace had continued her campaign to win Cliff back and he finally asked her out to his ranch for dinner. She got there and Cliff acted like he forget that he had even asked her over. Grace was hurt even though Cliff was distracted because his favorite horse, Midnight, was suffering with colic. Grace made Cliff & Cal sandwiches, cleaned up and went home. She decided it was time to give up on Cliff and didn't return his phone calls.
She met her daughter, Maryellen, for lunch one day close to Thanksgiving. Maryellen asked about Cliff. Grace told her that she had given up on him then Cliff walked in. He told them that he had stopped in because Grace wouldn't return his calls. He invited Grace, Maryellen & her family to his ranch for Thanksgiving. They all went to the ranch for dinner. Maryellen told them that she was pregnant again. Jon was worried it was too soon after her miscarriage. Grace told him that it was in God's hands but she was excited. Grace thought about all that Jon's parents were missing by not seeing their grandchild. She had found out that Jon's father had a stroke.
Zach had gotten in touch with a juvenile lawyer for Anson. He had worked out a plea bargain for Allison told Cecilia all about what happened with Anson and Cecilia thought it was a good plan. She hoped the kids would follow the agreement and not see each other but she was worried because they were in class with each other at the high school.
After Thanksgiving, Lynette accepted another date with Cal. They walked around town and watched carolers sing as snow started to fall. She was surprised of her response when he kissed her. She blew their time together when she told Cal that she was sorry but she only accepted his date to make Chad jealous. Cal stormed out, slamming the door on his way out of her apartment. Lynette too regretted what she had done.
Chad asked her to coffee and she was surprised that she really didn't want to go. Chad & her talked and he brought up Gloria. He told Lynette that he wanted to ask her out but Gloria didn't want to upset Lynette. Lynette missed Cal and went to him and apologized. They began to date again.
Charlotte & Ben were invited to dinner by one of his son's, David. Charlotte was glad to finally be meeting his family. Ben wasn't so excited. He told Charlotte that they would be paying for the meal and David would be asking for money and that's exactly how it turned out.
David called Charlotte and asked her to meet him for lunch a short time after Thanksgiving, without Ben. Charlotte thought that David wanted to get to know her better. He had a few drinks before she arrived and continued to drink through lunch. He told her he needed $5,000 for surgery and Charlotte gave him a check. She felt guilty about it but felt Ben would understand if he knew what David needed it for. Justine, her granddaughter, ran the restaurant with her husband. Justine grabbed the check out of David's hand as Ben showed up. Justine admitted that she had called Ben because David had been drinking and she was worried he might be trying to take advantage of her grandmother. Ben convinced David to admit that he was lying about the money. Charlotte apologized to Ben for meeting David without telling him. Then they went Christmas shopping together. David sped off & received a ticket for speeding.
Warren stopped by the restaurant to tell Justine that he wanted her back. Justine told him she wasn't interested. Seth stopped by the table and asked Justine to come to his office. Warren left.
Corrie was thinking about their situation and began to remember when her & Roy first started dating. She was freshman year in college & he was a highly sought after football player. She tried to see him but he made it clear that he had no time for her. She didn't get the chance to tell him that she was pregnant. She left college at the end of the semester. She had a baby, put the baby up for adoption & went back to school. When she returned, Roy had gotten injured and was no longer playing football. He sought Corrie out and they began dating again. It wasn't until they decided to marry that she told him about the baby. They swore to each other that they would never talk about the baby again. Corrie thought maybe their child was reaching out to them. She soon found out that she was right. Roy told her that they had to tell Mack & Lynette before they did anything else.
Corrie asked Mack to come by and Roy apologized for the way he had treated Mack and asked for his forgiveness. He then told Mack about his having another sister. Mack wasn't upset. They went to see Lynette & told her. Gloria stopped by because she and Lynette were planning on going to the mall. Roy told Gloria that he knew that they were her parents and they were all happy to be united this way.
Gloria had found out after her adoptive parents had been killed in an accident. She moved in with her grandmother who had been friends with Corrie's parents. She told Gloria who her birth parents were before she died so that Gloria wouldn't be alone. Gloria was happy to find out that her birth family wanted her to be a part of their lives.
Jon's dad sent him a fishing pole for Christmas. It took him a while to open the gift but it was progress that he did. It made him cry and Maryellen thought maybe the ice in him might have cracked a bit. Then Maryellen began having trouble with her pregnancy & had to quit her job. Her sister, Kelly, found out that she was pregnant again and couldn't watch Katie anymore. Jon was having trouble making ends meet. He was exhausted too.
Rachel joined Cecilia and a couple of the other Navy wives for Christmas and found out that Nate was the son of a senator from PA. She broke things off between her and Nate because she didn't think she was good enough for him.
Oliva & Jack were having trouble with their relationship. They were both working too much now that the newspaper was printing every day. Jack wasn't taking care of himself either. He was eating fast food and not exercising. Then Jack had a heart attack. He changed his diet and had to cut back on work. He and Olivia's relationship improved.
Grace & Cliff were back together and decided to get married. She had to go to a conference in San Francisco so they eloped.
Someone burned down The Lighthouse and arson was suggested. Anson was a person of interest but he had stopped by Allison's and told her he was leaving town. No one knew where he was.
Jon was overwhelmed and knew he was in over his head. He knew Maryellen wanted him to call his parents and ask for help.
Cecilia found out that Ian's ship was coming home 2 months early. She hoped Ian would be back in time for the birth of their baby she called Aaron. She went into labor and had to call Cathy for help. She woke up the next morning to find Ian holding their son. Ian was thinking that it was time to find house to rent for his family to grow up in.
Nate went to see Rachel when he came back. He told her that he was his own man and he didn't care what his parents thought. He was in love with her and they got back together. It was time for Rachel to stop spending time with Bruce and confusing Jolene with their relationship.
Grace had moved in with Cliff now and she had to decide what to do with her house. She didn't feel like it was time to put it on the market but she wasn't sure Cliff wanted to deal with renting it. He told Grace that the would just have to find good renters so renting the house wouldn't become a problem.
Roy & Corrie had received another few postcards mentioning they should regret something that had happened in the past. Lynnette saw one so they explained what they knew of the situation. She told Mack what she knew when he came by to help her move into her apt. Mack didn't go to his parents because he and his father didn't get along so well.
The postcards stopped at the end of October. Now they were getting hang up calls. Roy thought it must be related to a case that he had worked before he retired from the Seattle Police dept. They received a large bouquet of flowers on Thanksgiving. Corrie took them to the local nursing home when Roy insisted that she get rid of them.
Cecilia was still working and Ian was back on board his ship. She found out that she was having a boy. Ian called later that evening and she told him. This pregnancy was different than her previous one where her daughter died of a heart defect shortly after her birth.
Ian asked Cecilia to see if she could find a woman named Rachel that warrant officer Nate Olsen had been asking about. Cecilia promised she would and made an appointment to get her hair cut at Rachel's salon. They soon became friends and Cecilia showed her how to use the library computer to email Nate.
She went to work one morning and Allison, her bosses daughter, came in. A guy came in asking for Allison and Cecilia didn't like the looks of him. He had long hair, a goatee, and wore a long jacket. Cecilia suspected that her boss, Zach Cox, wouldn't like him either. His name was Anson. His mother was negligent and abusive toward Anson. Anson came by late one nigh and Allison let him in her house. He told her that he had been angry and set a shed on fire at the park. Allison woke her parents up and asked for their help. Anson was given probation and fined. He was given a job at The Lighthouse and had to stay away from Allison until his probation period ended.
Anson worked hard and was promoted. This angered another employee, Tony. Some money was stolen from Seth's office. Anson was questioned and both he and Tony were fired. Anson went to Allison and told her that he hadn't done it but he was fired anyway. Anson had low self esteem, mostly due to his mother's abuse and disappeared for a couple of weeks.
Grace had continued her campaign to win Cliff back and he finally asked her out to his ranch for dinner. She got there and Cliff acted like he forget that he had even asked her over. Grace was hurt even though Cliff was distracted because his favorite horse, Midnight, was suffering with colic. Grace made Cliff & Cal sandwiches, cleaned up and went home. She decided it was time to give up on Cliff and didn't return his phone calls.
She met her daughter, Maryellen, for lunch one day close to Thanksgiving. Maryellen asked about Cliff. Grace told her that she had given up on him then Cliff walked in. He told them that he had stopped in because Grace wouldn't return his calls. He invited Grace, Maryellen & her family to his ranch for Thanksgiving. They all went to the ranch for dinner. Maryellen told them that she was pregnant again. Jon was worried it was too soon after her miscarriage. Grace told him that it was in God's hands but she was excited. Grace thought about all that Jon's parents were missing by not seeing their grandchild. She had found out that Jon's father had a stroke.
Zach had gotten in touch with a juvenile lawyer for Anson. He had worked out a plea bargain for Allison told Cecilia all about what happened with Anson and Cecilia thought it was a good plan. She hoped the kids would follow the agreement and not see each other but she was worried because they were in class with each other at the high school.
After Thanksgiving, Lynette accepted another date with Cal. They walked around town and watched carolers sing as snow started to fall. She was surprised of her response when he kissed her. She blew their time together when she told Cal that she was sorry but she only accepted his date to make Chad jealous. Cal stormed out, slamming the door on his way out of her apartment. Lynette too regretted what she had done.
Chad asked her to coffee and she was surprised that she really didn't want to go. Chad & her talked and he brought up Gloria. He told Lynette that he wanted to ask her out but Gloria didn't want to upset Lynette. Lynette missed Cal and went to him and apologized. They began to date again.
Charlotte & Ben were invited to dinner by one of his son's, David. Charlotte was glad to finally be meeting his family. Ben wasn't so excited. He told Charlotte that they would be paying for the meal and David would be asking for money and that's exactly how it turned out.
David called Charlotte and asked her to meet him for lunch a short time after Thanksgiving, without Ben. Charlotte thought that David wanted to get to know her better. He had a few drinks before she arrived and continued to drink through lunch. He told her he needed $5,000 for surgery and Charlotte gave him a check. She felt guilty about it but felt Ben would understand if he knew what David needed it for. Justine, her granddaughter, ran the restaurant with her husband. Justine grabbed the check out of David's hand as Ben showed up. Justine admitted that she had called Ben because David had been drinking and she was worried he might be trying to take advantage of her grandmother. Ben convinced David to admit that he was lying about the money. Charlotte apologized to Ben for meeting David without telling him. Then they went Christmas shopping together. David sped off & received a ticket for speeding.
Warren stopped by the restaurant to tell Justine that he wanted her back. Justine told him she wasn't interested. Seth stopped by the table and asked Justine to come to his office. Warren left.
Corrie was thinking about their situation and began to remember when her & Roy first started dating. She was freshman year in college & he was a highly sought after football player. She tried to see him but he made it clear that he had no time for her. She didn't get the chance to tell him that she was pregnant. She left college at the end of the semester. She had a baby, put the baby up for adoption & went back to school. When she returned, Roy had gotten injured and was no longer playing football. He sought Corrie out and they began dating again. It wasn't until they decided to marry that she told him about the baby. They swore to each other that they would never talk about the baby again. Corrie thought maybe their child was reaching out to them. She soon found out that she was right. Roy told her that they had to tell Mack & Lynette before they did anything else.
Corrie asked Mack to come by and Roy apologized for the way he had treated Mack and asked for his forgiveness. He then told Mack about his having another sister. Mack wasn't upset. They went to see Lynette & told her. Gloria stopped by because she and Lynette were planning on going to the mall. Roy told Gloria that he knew that they were her parents and they were all happy to be united this way.
Gloria had found out after her adoptive parents had been killed in an accident. She moved in with her grandmother who had been friends with Corrie's parents. She told Gloria who her birth parents were before she died so that Gloria wouldn't be alone. Gloria was happy to find out that her birth family wanted her to be a part of their lives.
Jon's dad sent him a fishing pole for Christmas. It took him a while to open the gift but it was progress that he did. It made him cry and Maryellen thought maybe the ice in him might have cracked a bit. Then Maryellen began having trouble with her pregnancy & had to quit her job. Her sister, Kelly, found out that she was pregnant again and couldn't watch Katie anymore. Jon was having trouble making ends meet. He was exhausted too.
Rachel joined Cecilia and a couple of the other Navy wives for Christmas and found out that Nate was the son of a senator from PA. She broke things off between her and Nate because she didn't think she was good enough for him.
Oliva & Jack were having trouble with their relationship. They were both working too much now that the newspaper was printing every day. Jack wasn't taking care of himself either. He was eating fast food and not exercising. Then Jack had a heart attack. He changed his diet and had to cut back on work. He and Olivia's relationship improved.
Grace & Cliff were back together and decided to get married. She had to go to a conference in San Francisco so they eloped.
Someone burned down The Lighthouse and arson was suggested. Anson was a person of interest but he had stopped by Allison's and told her he was leaving town. No one knew where he was.
Jon was overwhelmed and knew he was in over his head. He knew Maryellen wanted him to call his parents and ask for help.
Cecilia found out that Ian's ship was coming home 2 months early. She hoped Ian would be back in time for the birth of their baby she called Aaron. She went into labor and had to call Cathy for help. She woke up the next morning to find Ian holding their son. Ian was thinking that it was time to find house to rent for his family to grow up in.
Nate went to see Rachel when he came back. He told her that he was his own man and he didn't care what his parents thought. He was in love with her and they got back together. It was time for Rachel to stop spending time with Bruce and confusing Jolene with their relationship.
Grace had moved in with Cliff now and she had to decide what to do with her house. She didn't feel like it was time to put it on the market but she wasn't sure Cliff wanted to deal with renting it. He told Grace that the would just have to find good renters so renting the house wouldn't become a problem.
October 19, 2021
A mystery solved and another one popped up. The friendly residents of Cedar Cove pitch in to help each other but several people are reaching crisis point. On to the next volume.
June 10, 2022
Lots of romance - it would appear no one in Cedar Cove is allowed to be single! - Nice story - a bit all over the place - a different person/family each short chapter but it works well with a couple of little mysteries going on. A quick and easy read - good for the beach.
October 17, 2020
I am enjoying Debbie Macomber's series. I've been listening to the audio version and must admit, sometimes the narrator's voice gets to me.
November 2, 2015
This was the 5th book in the Cedar Cove series, & it is just as good as the first 4 books. 50 Harbor Street is the home of Roy & Corrie McAfee. Some issues that started in book 4 are resolved here. Other new things will continue on book 6. For instance, Roy & Corrie McAfee were getting anonymous postcards, which worried them a lot. We do find out who has been sending them & why. There is another mystery which starts in this book, but we have to read book 6 to find out some answers.
Fans of this series know about Grace & Cliff, Justine & Seth, Olivia & Jack, Charlotte & Ben, and many more couples & families. We meet Ben Rhodes' adult children & learn why he doesn't have much to do with them.
Debbie Macomber writes about friendship, first & foremost, but also about romance & love & family. Her stories are feel-good stories, without being sappy, & the author adds some suspense in them for excitement. They are not stereotypical romance novels either. Something I like about her stories is that they include several different generations of people. Anyone, from any age bracket, from teenager to senior, can find someone they can identify with; and the interactions between different age groups makes the stories that much richer.
The next book is "6 Rainier Drive," which is the home of Justine & Seth Gunderson. :)
Fans of this series know about Grace & Cliff, Justine & Seth, Olivia & Jack, Charlotte & Ben, and many more couples & families. We meet Ben Rhodes' adult children & learn why he doesn't have much to do with them.
Debbie Macomber writes about friendship, first & foremost, but also about romance & love & family. Her stories are feel-good stories, without being sappy, & the author adds some suspense in them for excitement. They are not stereotypical romance novels either. Something I like about her stories is that they include several different generations of people. Anyone, from any age bracket, from teenager to senior, can find someone they can identify with; and the interactions between different age groups makes the stories that much richer.
The next book is "6 Rainier Drive," which is the home of Justine & Seth Gunderson. :)
October 16, 2015
What a wonderful story! Macomber seamlessly tells the tales of the lives of those who live in Cedar Cove in such an unforgettable manner that I can’t stop thinking about it. She not only told a wonderful story, but was also engaged my emotions. I found myself trying to unravel certain parts of the story while also hoping for the best for others. All the while, Macomber brings this small town to life in such a manner that I felt as if I were actually there.
I absolutely love bouncing around between all the characters’ lives. It gives the novel such a small town, homey feel. I finished the novel feeling as if I’d had a wonderful conversation with a close personal friend. This intimate method of character development really gave me insight into who everyone was, where they came from, and what they’re headed to. I appreciated the way that the various points of mystery passed one another. The way that everyone’s lives and troubles were so real and had me completely wrapped up in them. They completely captured my heart.
Once again Macomber has painted the world with the wonders of small town life. Her characters captured my heart and invited me into their lives for a short while, also leaving an open invite for a return visit.
I absolutely love bouncing around between all the characters’ lives. It gives the novel such a small town, homey feel. I finished the novel feeling as if I’d had a wonderful conversation with a close personal friend. This intimate method of character development really gave me insight into who everyone was, where they came from, and what they’re headed to. I appreciated the way that the various points of mystery passed one another. The way that everyone’s lives and troubles were so real and had me completely wrapped up in them. They completely captured my heart.
Once again Macomber has painted the world with the wonders of small town life. Her characters captured my heart and invited me into their lives for a short while, also leaving an open invite for a return visit.
January 3, 2015
Another great addition to the series! Two new, obnoxious characters were added during this book. Anson Butler and David Rhodes. I wanted to ring Anson's neck and ask Allison Cox what in the world her hang up on this bad boy was/is. He's nothing but bad news!! David Rhodes needed a huge dose of common sense knocked into his noggin. Blah! I sure hope they are able to find this Anson character in regards to The Lighthouse arson. Anson / Arson.. What's the difference? Here's to hoping David Rhodes makes NO MORE appearances in Cedar Cove!
I was happy for the Randall's and the birth of a healthy baby boy, Aaron.. but felt awful for the Bowman's and all of their tragedies. Thank goodness Jack Griffin is recovering well and that Grace and Cliff are finally man and wife! I called Gloria being the Roy & Corrie's long lost daughter who was sending post cards/gifts from the moment it was made known the adopted baby was a girl. I'm happy it all worked out for the family!
Another great addition to the Cedar Cove series! :)
I was happy for the Randall's and the birth of a healthy baby boy, Aaron.. but felt awful for the Bowman's and all of their tragedies. Thank goodness Jack Griffin is recovering well and that Grace and Cliff are finally man and wife! I called Gloria being the Roy & Corrie's long lost daughter who was sending post cards/gifts from the moment it was made known the adopted baby was a girl. I'm happy it all worked out for the family!
Another great addition to the Cedar Cove series! :)
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