The Inn at Rose Harbor

A Novel

By: Debbie Macomber

Narrated by: Lorelei King

Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

From number-one New York Times best-selling author Debbie Macomber comes a heartwarming new series based in the Pacific Northwest town of Cedar Cove, where a charming cast of characters finds love, forgiveness, and renewal behind the doors of the cozy Rose Harbor Inn.

Jo Marie Rose first arrives in Cedar Cove seeking a sense of peace and a fresh start. Coping with the death of her husband, she purchases a local bed-and-breakfast - the newly christened Rose Harbor Inn - ready to begin her life anew. Yet the inn holds more surprises than Jo Marie can imagine.

Her first guest is Joshua Weaver, who has come home to care for his ailing stepfather. The two have never seen eye to eye, and Joshua has little hope that they can reconcile their differences. But a long-lost acquaintance from Joshua's high school days proves to him that forgiveness is never out of reach and love can bloom even where it's least expected.

The other guest is Abby Kincaid, who has returned to Cedar Cove to attend her brother's wedding. Back for the first time in 20 years, she almost wishes she hadn't come; the picturesque town harbors painful memories from her past. And while Abby reconnects with family and old friends, she realizes she can only move on if she truly allows herself to let go.

The Inn at Rose Harbor is a welcome introduction to an unforgettable set of friends.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2012 Debbie Macomber (P)2012 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“Charming...warm and serene...a wonderful novel.” (Bookreporter)

“An appealing milieu of townspeople and visitors.” (The Seattle Times)

“[An] emotionally charged romance.” (Kirkus Reviews)

it was okay

this is one of those books that while reading or listening you enjoy but by the time it ends and sets it self up for the book that is to follow your left wondering if you really want to make a commitment to getting into the entire series. which i'm still not sure if i want to go there.
i also found the narration to be a bit annoying especially the male voices.

Easy listening

It was nice to read a happy book. I liked the characters. I liked the setting. I look for forward to reading more.

Laugh and cry with this feel-good story!

What did you love best about The Inn at Rose Harbor?

Sounded like the narrator was the one to whom it actually happened. It had happy endings.

Which scene was your favorite?

The pancake restaurant gathering with the high school classmates.

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

I definitely laughed at some of the eccentric characters and humorous situations. And I did cry both for sadness and happiness!

Any additional comments?

This is a lovely story about a young woman who finds a way to put her broken life back together and achieve happiness while also being the innkeeper who houses 2 other people who also find ways to put their own lives back together and find happiness. I really enjoyed it. Nothing particularly significant about the book- just a nice, feel-good story.

heartwarming

very good story! hated for it to end. loved it. Debbie's stories never dissappoint.ok I'm f.fi wished reviewing this story now

great flow and story.

Ready for the next chapter of this series in the next book. I enjoy the character's.

last half makes up for slow start

this is my 1st book by this author. heard about her for years from others but suspected they would be like nicholas sparks books so avoided them. ns and now dm books make me want to gag and throw them across the room. picked this one because of cedar cove tv series. now im thinking tv series would have lasted longer if it had followed the 'ghostly' phenom and story lines outlined in this book. the first half is so boring my eyes were bleeding even though i listened instead of reading. good narration kept me going to second half. i may read the rest of the series so i can wade faster through the boring bits. now that the characters are getting fleshed out, maybe there will be fewer boring bits.

Such an engaging story!!

Debbie Macomber delivered again. The story line was great; the characters were engaging. I did want to hear more about the innkeeper and the handyman. A romance???

Excellent

This is one of the best Audible books I have experienced. Great story and characters. I want to go to the Rose Harbor Inn! Wonderful narrator too. I will listen to all in the series!! Bravo!!

Was not a big fan

This was my first Debie macomber book and I can't say that I loved it. I was incredibly put off by the narrator's monotone/robotic voice and I couldn't help but feel like I kept hearing things repeated over and over again. Maybe had I actually read the book I might have enjoyed it more.

another great story

What made the experience of listening to The Inn at Rose Harbor the most enjoyable?

i enjoy listening to debbie macomber's books and, of course, this was no exception--i keep looking for the next installment with anticipation--she makes me want to go and live at cedar cove!!!! please keep up the good work

Who was your favorite character and why?

hard to pick a favorite--they all bring something to the table

Have you listened to any of Lorelei King’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

not sure

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

life is never dull in cedar cove

Any additional comments?

keep them coming