16 Lighthouse Road

Cedar Cove, Book 1

By: Debbie Macomber

Narrated by: Sandra Burr

Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

Dear Listener, You don't know me yet, but in a few hours that's going to change. You see, I'm inviting you to my home and my town of Cedar Cove, because I want you to meet my family, friends, and neighbors. Come and hear their stories - maybe even their secrets! I have to admit that my own secrets are pretty open. My marriage failed some years ago, and I have a rather...difficult relationship with my daughter, Justine. Then there's my mother, Charlotte, who has plenty of opinions and is always willing to share them. Here's an example: I'm a family court judge, and she likes to drop in on my courtroom. Recently, I was hearing a divorce petition. In Charlotte's view, young Cecilia and Ian Randall hadn't tried hard enough to make their marriage work - and I agreed. So I rendered my judgement: Divorce Denied. Well, you wouldn't believe the reaction! Thanks to an article by Jack Griffin, the editor of our local paper (and a man I wouldn't mind seeing more of!), everyone's talking. Cedar Cove - people love it and sometimes they leave it, but they never forget it! See you soon...Olivia Lockhart, 16 Lighthouse Road, Cedar Cove, Washington

P.S. Pay another visit to Cedar Cove.

©2008 Debbie Macomber (P)2008 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"Prolific Macomber...is known for her honest portrayals of ordinary women in small-town America, and this tale cements her position as an icon of the genre." ( Publishers Weekly)

Lovin it!

Ready to get the rest of the series! Debbie you are awesome! These characters light up my life! I just can't wait for the next chapter and it doesn't disappoint!

Too many stories & not tied together at end

I enjoyed each of the individual stories as they evolved, but I kept expecting all of them to tie in to one or possibly two major a-ha moments at the end of the book - this never happened...the endings of the individual stories were very predictable...save one unfinished story which I assume will be in Book 2. I kept waiting to see how the old singing cowboy would relate to other characters ...he never did. Nicely written love and family stories...but very predictable. Just an OK book for me. Well narrated by Sandra Burr.

Mediocre writing

Too many characters and unfinished plots, if that’s what you can call them!
I realize this is the 1st of a series, but there seemed not to be a stand alone plot and not enough intrigue that I am moved to read the next books in the series.
The writing is mediocre and lacks depth. It could use some well-placed similes and metaphors. It lacked depth and was too predictable, much like a soap opera without the scene-stealing superstar.

Debbie Writes Another Hit!

I have loved all of Debbie Macomber's books and she keeps getting better and better. I use my audiobooks to relieve stress and love her humor and human characters. Hoping for another new one soon!

Sweet story

I thought this was very sweet. Shed a few tears. Not what you are looking for if you want much depth.

Excellent narrating!

I enjoyed listening to this book immensely! I am ready for the next in the series!

Delightful - even now.

I began !listening to Debbie Macomber books with Rose Harbor in Bloom. It was wonderful so I printed a list of her books. 16 Lighthouse Rd (2007) gave a beautiful glimpse into Cedar Cove's past so even though it's 2019 now. I hope you get hooked as I have.

16 Lighthouse Road

A wonderful story that tugs at your heart. I did enjoy this book overall but I had some problems following the central plot because there were so many subplots it got confusing following the storyline at times.

Love this story telling

Where does 16 Lighthouse Road rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

top 10 favorites

What was one of the most memorable moments of 16 Lighthouse Road?

When Cliff meets Grace through their credit card mix up.

What does Sandra Burr bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Love the different voices and emotions that come through.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

no.

Watched the TV show and loved the book

If you could sum up 16 Lighthouse Road in three words, what would they be?

Simple, enjoyable, interesting

Any additional comments?

I watched the series on Hallmark but listening to the book, seemed to help me get closer to the characters.