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204 Rosewood Lane (Cedar Cove, Book 2)
written by Debbie Macomber
Studio : Mira
by Mira
Publisher : Mira
Released : 2002-09-01
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9781551669298
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 31 reviews)
List Price : $7.50
Our Price : $3.63
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Book Description |
Grace Sherman
204 Rosewood Lane
Cedar Cove, Washington Dear Reader, If you've been to Cedar Cove before we've probably met. You can usually, find me either at home or at the public library, where I work. I've lived in this town all my life and raised two daughters here. But my husband and I -- well, about six months ago, he disappeared. Just . . . disappeared. Where's Dan? Why did he go? Who's he with? Will I ever find out? My hometown, my family and friends, bring me comfort during this difficult time. Comfort and a sense of shelter. I'm continually reminded that life can and does go on. For instance, everyone's been discussing weddings and babies lately. Justine -- the only daughter of my best friend, Olivia Lockhart -- impulsively got married a little while ago. My own daughter Kelly recently had, a baby. Unfortunately, she refuses to accept that Dan might not return to see his first grandchild. My older daughter, Maryellen, is more realistic. I think she's seeing a new man, but for some reason she won't tell me who it is. Then there's Jack, who's been pursuing a romance with Olivia, and his son, Eric, and Eric's girlfriend, Shelly (I think she's pregnant), and Zach and Rosemary Cox, whose marriage is reputedly on the skids and . . . Well, just come on over and we'll talk! Grace |
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What a nice read |
Debbie is a wonderful author.
Her books bring you to a wonderful place. |
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Never received this book from Americancivilwar. Inquired of the sender and they returned my money. Not sure what happened. It had been a month and still nothing had come! Judy |
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a very good read |
This book has everything you want in a good read. Having neverliked romance novels this just amazes me. The author is excellent in her writing and she weaves the stories that make it so you can't wait to find out what will happen next.
Also you find you will be wanting more and so on until you have read the whole Cedar Grove series.
I just ordered 2 more.
Lora |
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There's always something happening in Cedar Cove |
Courtesy of CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
Grace Sherman is lost and confused. Six months ago after a huge blow up with her husband Dan, he took off, vanished without a trace. Did 35 years really mean that little to him? Grace is convinced he's been having an affair and that's why he left. Her younger daughter, Kelly, a new mother, can't believe her father would do that though her older sister Maryellen tends to agree with their mother. Now things are even more complicated when Cliff Harding starts coming around more often, and makes his intentions to win Grace known to everyone in town.
As with all small towns, everyone knows everyone's business and there's a lot more going on in town. Olivia Lockhart and Jack Griffin's relationship is having some ups and downs, especially when Olivia's ex starts hanging around more. Justine, Olivia's daughter throws caution to the wind and elopes with Seth Gunderson, an old high school friend of her late brother's. Then there's Maryellen who had a one night stand with local artist Jon Bowman that resulted in pregnancy. And we can't forget Zach and Rosie Cox who are headed towards a divorce. There's always something happening in Cedar Cove.
I just love this series and 204 Rosewood Lane is such an emotional read I found myself crying more than once. Grace's story alone is a tough one to deal with. Add in all the other happenings in town and we have a book full of the ups and downs of life. You would think it's hard to juggle so many stories in one book and keep the readers interested in all of them. Not so at all. Debbie Macomber has a knack for getting into the hearts of her characters and touching the souls of her readers. Every single character gets their own time to shine and every single story is explored to its fullest. I feel as if I know everyone in town so well that it all feels real and like I could just show up in town and be best friends with everyone.
While 204 Rosewood Lane is written more like real life with everyone's stories entwined, the title tells us who it really belongs to. That is Grace's address in Cedar Cove and she is the star of this installment in the series. She still has no idea where Dan is and has finally filed for divorce now that enough time has passed with Dan long gone. She's lost now and not quite sure how to carry on. It's been so long since she was able to worry about herself instead of everyone else. When Cliff starts coming around after their first casual meeting, she's not sure how to react and is quite torn about her feelings. We are kept guessing along side of Grace as to the mystery of where Dan is. When she finally discovers the truth... oh my heavens! Pull out an entire box of tissues because you'll need them all! What a sad heart-rending answer she receives. I actually had to pull off to the side of the road since I was crying so hard while listening that I couldn't even see!
I don't know how Debbie Macomber does it, making me feel so much for her characters but she has quite a gift for exploring women's relationships. With each book I read, I fall farther under the spell of this incredibly talented author. It still amazes me I never got around to trying her books until recently.
© Kelley A. Hartsell, April 2008. All rights reserved. |
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204 Rosewood Lane, Author: Debbie Macomber, (Cedar Cove Series #2) |
This was an excellent book. It is part of a series of 6 books. Once you finish one of Debbie Macomber books I know that you will want to immediately read the next in her series. I recommed that you purchase the entire series at once. I highly recommend this book
Happy Reading,
Edid~ |
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