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)

Warming and Inviting

I found this mix of characters to be interesting. The chapters jump between character stories often and this can be sharp to your ear and mind the first couple of times, but the stories of the characters keep you going.

One character is just a miserable person because of an accident from her teen years, while the primary male character is dealing with saying goodbye to a mean step dad and the main inn keeper is recovering from the loss of her husband.

Not being a "feel sorry for myself" type, I found I often wanted to yell at the characters when they felt sorry for themselves, but their self growth was interesting to watch or listen to.

The author hit the nail on the head here but the author missed a big opportunity with the male character. We should have understood the step father sooner. I think the relationship could have been less dark and let's face it no one kicked out at an early age by a not so nice step father would return to help him die. And to think the neighbor girl is what made him interested is unrealistic.

Unrealistic - yes I know it's fiction, but I think the author did a wonderful job unfolding the story of the two female characters but failed to deliver on the male character. Overall, the story was nice but not overwhelmingly powerful.

Lovely book.

Looking forward to the sequels!! Debbie Macomber never disappoints me. Her writing is a joy to listen to.

Debbie Macomber does it again.

If you could sum up The Inn at Rose Harbor in three words, what would they be?

Interesting, realistic and entertaining

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jomarie the inn keeper

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

no

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I could have - yes

Any additional comments?

I am already looking forward to the next installment in the series.

Another hit from Debbie Macomber

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

The fact that the Inn will provide great opportunities for interesting stories and characters in future books.

What did you like best about this story?

The return to the familiar community of Cedar Cove and the introduction of some great new lead characters.

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

I have listened to other performances by Lorelei King and I think she did a great job with The Inn at Rose Harbor.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were two - when Abby reconciles with the parents of her best friend and when Josh and his step-father make peace with each other.

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed the book immensely and look forward to subsequent stories from the Inn at Rose Harbor.

Feel good easy read

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

The characters were all such nice people, and that came across due to the author and the narrator

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

Warm cozy feelings

I loved the story. Jo Marie and the Rose Harbor Inn was the center, cozy.

G

This book is a great trip to the beautiful Washington peninsula. At the lovely fictional community of Cedar Cove I enjoyed the intertwined stories of the trials that happen to us humans as we tread this earth. How the characters deal with the heartache and struggles that are so relatable I appreciated how they were dealt with. Having spent many years in this area of Washington I enjoyed the trip to familiar places. An enjoyable book with interesting characters .

good, flowy and easy read. a bit too predictable.

Good,.flowy and an easy read. the story is a bit too predictable and flat, but writing is interesting and captivating enough.

Loved this book!!

Loved this story and can’t wait to hear the next book in this series! The build up of the characters and their stories. How we need to keep our hearts open for guidance in life.

another amazing book!

Really enjoy Debbie's Cedar Cove books. This one did not disappoint!! Cant wait to start the next one