Cottage by the Sea

A Novel

By: Debbie Macomber

Narrated by: Karissa Vacker

Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best-seller.

A seaside town helps one young woman reclaim the light after darkness in an uplifting novel from number-one New York Times best-selling author Debbie Macomber.

“Romantic, warm, and a breeze to read - one of Macomber’s best.” (Kirkus Reviews)

Annie Marlow has been through the worst. Rocked by tragedy, she heads to the one place that makes her happy: Oceanside in the Pacific Northwest, the destination of many family vacations when Annie was a teenager.

Once there, Annie begins to restore her broken spirit, thanks in part to the folks she meets: a local painter, Keaton, whose large frame is equal to his big heart - and who helps Annie fix up her rental cottage by the sea; Mellie, the reclusive, prickly landlord Annie is determined to befriend; and Britt, a teenager with a terrible secret. But it is Keaton to whom Annie feels most drawn. His quiet, peaceful nature offers her both comfort and reprieve from her grief, and the two begin to grow closer.

Then events threaten to undo the idyll Annie has come to enjoy. And when the opportunity of a lifetime lands in her lap, she is torn between the excitement of a new journey toward success and the safe and secure arms of the haven - and the man - she's come to call home.

In this heartwarming tale, Annie finds that the surest way to fix what is damaged within is to help others rise above their pain and find a way to heal.

Praise for Cottage by the Sea:

“Macomber never disappoints. Tears and laughter abound in this story of loss and healing that will wrap you up and pull you in; readers will finish it in one sitting.” (Library Journal, starred review)

“Macomber’s story of tragedy and triumph is emotionally engaging from the outset and ends with a satisfying conclusion. Readers will be most taken by the characters, particularly Annie, a heartwarming lead who bolsters the novel.” (Publishers Weekly)

©2018 Debbie Macomber (P)2018 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"No one tugs at readers' heartstrings quite as effectively as Macomber." (Chicago Tribune)

"The reigning queen of women's fiction." (The Sacramento Bee)

"It’s impossible not to cheer for Macomber’s characters.... When it comes to creating a special place and memorable, honorable characters, nobody does it better than Macomber." (BookPage)

I liked this book very much.

This book was well written, it reminded me of when I was very young and know beuatfull girl at the shore.
I liked how she told of the mud slides and losing her family.
I enjoyed reading this book.

Entertaining.

It was enjoyable. No horrific, exasperating, thriller stuff, just a lovely story to help me relax.

Solid 4 stars

This was a very enjoyable read. I liked how the author used a good vs sad plot to build the story around. At times you were blown away by the tragedy, and then in the next sequence the author gave you joy to out balance the sad. Very well written, with defined characters.

great story

nice pace good content addictive would recommend the book for anyone who enjoys her writing.

Loved this book!

This book was so good. It really kept my interest on what would happen next. Enjoyed it very very much. I would recommend this book if you enjoy a nice love story.

Great listen

The story kept me going the whole time, through heartache to redemption—beautiful! Loved it and this author.

Outstanding!!!

I really enjoyed this book so much!! Great story! I could see it being a movie! I highly recommend it!!!

Great Story

This was a great story. Could of used more emotion by the narrator but they did an ok job overall. I’m glad I got it highly recommend.

it good book

great book learn how people over ha4d times and.have good relationship... to be good friend and how you should listen before reacting..

A somewhat decent lifetime movie

I enjoyed the characters and the story itself, but the writing was a bit juvenile and the story was predictable. Maybe that’s the point though, an easy predictable feel good story.