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Starting Now

A Blossom Street Novel

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Starting Now

By: Debbie Macomber
Narrated by: Abby Craden
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber returns to Seattle’s beloved Blossom Street in this heartfelt tale of friendship, renewal, and discovering what’s truly important in life.

For years Libby Morgan dreamed only of making partner in her competitive, high-pressure law firm. She sacrificed everything for her career—her friends, her marriage, her chance at creating a family. When her boss calls Libby into his office, she assumes it will finally be good news, but nothing can prepare her for the shocking reality: She’s been let go and must rebuild her entire life . . . starting now.

With no job prospects in sight, Libby reaches out to old friends and spends her afternoons at A Good Yarn, the local knitting store. There she forms a close bond with Lydia, the sweet-natured shop owner; Lydia’s spirited teenage daughter, Casey; and Casey’s best friend, Ava, a shy yet troubled girl who will shape Libby’s future in surprising and profound ways.

As A Good Yarn becomes a second home—and the women a new kind of family—Libby relishes the different person she’s become. She even finds time for romance with a charming and handsome doctor who seems to be her perfect match. But just as everything is coming together, Libby must make a choice that could forever change the life she holds so dear.

Warmly told and richly textured, Starting Now is filled with the promise of new beginnings and the unending delights of companionship and love.

Includes a Bonus PDF Knitting Pattern. Contemporary Genre Fiction Sagas Women's Fiction Heartfelt

Critic reviews

“Debbie Macomber is undoubtedly among America’s favorite authors [with] a masterful gift of creating tales that are both mesmerizing and inspiring. . . . Her Blossom Street characters seem as warm and caring as beloved friends.”—Wichita Falls Times Record News

“There is a reason that legions of Macomber fans ask for more Blossom Street books. They fully engage her readers as her characters discover happiness, purpose, and meaning in life.”—Booklist (starred review)

“Macomber understands the often complex nature of a woman’s friendships, as well as the emotional language women use with their friends.”—New York Journal of Books
Touching Storyline • Relatable Situations • Distinguishable Character Tones • Self-discovery Journey • Real-life Stories

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As in previous reviews I found the narrator's voice to be different than expected. As the story developed I grew to like the voice as I think it fit the character of Libby.

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A great book! I really enjoyed it. The narrator us fine but reads a little slow. I adjusted the speed to 1.5 and it made all the difference! Overall, a wonderful listening experience!!!!

Great book! Adjust speed for best results!

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Not my favorite story line because it hit home a little too hard. However, it was a book I needed to hear.

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I enjoyed the storyline. The narration was very good. The narrator felt to me like how the character would sound. This is not a story where lots of voices are done but the different characters in this book had different tones & were distinguishable. Debbie Macomber's books are always a pleasure to read or listen to. They are realistic in the topics & problems that are presented. The characters seem like real people. Mistakes get made, problems are presented but through it all Debbie Macomber weaves a story of disappointments, of hope & in this story things do work out, maybe just not the way you thought they would. I enjoyed it!

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Where does Starting Now rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was very disappointing as Debbie Macomber's books are always enjoyable. I believe the narrator destroyed the story.

What did you like best about this story?

The story line was good.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Yes! The only character she did well was the raunchy grandmother. There was little expression in her tone. At first I thought my iPod was dying on me...but it was the narrator.

Narrator was destroyed the story!

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