Jo Marie is the common thread who pulls it all together via the setting of the B&B. The three main characters and their central plot of needing to heal post traumatising events are nicely linked together. The book is told from the first person viewpoint of Jo Marie and third person of Josh and Abby. It’s pleasant to see such simple gestures – such as a neighbour helping out Josh and his stepfather or Abby’s old friend welcoming her with open arms – arise in today’s increasingly selfish world. Macomber is an author who is very positive, focusing on the inner strengths of each character with a healthy dose of helpful supporting characters. All three of the main characters are hurting inside, but don’t worry, the book is not full of angst and pain. Jo Marie’s first two guests are Josh, a man who has come to his estranged dying stepfather’s side and Abby, attending a wedding after she fled Cedar Cove many years ago after an accident. The plot of The Inn at Rose Harbor is simple – Jo Marie is a new widow and her late husband’s life insurance has allowed her to buy a B&B in Cedar Cove. But that kind of review would be boring – let me try to explain myself and my ‘nice’ definitions further. The majority of characters are nice (or loosely fit that description by the end) and it’s just nice on the brain – not too taxing. If I had to confine this review to just one word, it would be ‘nice’. (If you have read Macomber’s other books that were set in Cedar Cove, you may recognise a few characters I believe). The cover of this book has a sticker on it stating that Debbie Macomber has sold 150 million books worldwide, so I’m ashamed to say that this is the first book of hers I’ve read! I was pleased to hear that this is the first book in a new series set in and around the Inn at Rose Harbor, Cedar Cove. Setting: Cedar Cove, Washington State, USA Why I read it: kindly sent to me by Random House Australia for review – thank you!
Weaknesses: I’d like a little more description couple of typos in my copy
Strengths: Easy to read, engaging and an ending to put a smile on your face A quick rundown…The initial book in a new series set in Cedar Cove, covering characters who have backstories that lead them to seek out a place to heal and recover.
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