If Not for You

A Novel

By: Debbie Macomber

Narrated by: Khristine Hvam

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Debbie Macomber has written an emotionally stirring novel that shows how sometimes a choice can seem wrong even though it’s absolutely right.

If not for her loving but controlling parents, Beth Prudhomme might never have taken charge of her life and moved from her native Chicago to Portland, Oregon, where she’s reconnected with her spirited Aunt Sunshine and found a job as a high school music teacher. If not for her friend Nichole, Beth would never have met Sam Carney, although first impressions have left Beth with serious doubts. Sam is everything Beth is not—and her parents’ worst nightmare: a tattooed auto mechanic who’s rough around the edges. Reserved and smart as a whip, Beth isn’t exactly Sam’s usual beer-drinking, pool-playing type of woman, either.

But if not for an awkward setup one evening, Beth might never have left early and been involved in a car crash. And if not for Sam—who witnessed the terrifying ordeal, rushed to her aid, and stayed with her until help arrived—Beth might have been all alone, or worse. Yet as events play out, Sam feels compelled to check on Beth almost daily at the hospital—even bringing his guitar to play songs to lift her spirits. Soon their unlikely friendship evolves into an intense attraction that surprises them both.

Before long, Beth’s strong-willed mother, Ellie, blows into town spouting harsh opinions, especially about Sam, and reopening old wounds with Sunshine. When shocking secrets from Sam’s past are revealed, Beth struggles to reconcile her feelings. But when Beth goes a step too far, she risks losing the man and the life she’s come to love.

Praise for If Not for You

“[An] uplifting and deliciously romantic tale with vibrant characters and a wide range of emotions.”—RT Book Reviews

“A heartwarming story of forgiveness and unexpected love.”—Harlequin Junkie

“A fun, sweet read.”—Publishers Weekly

Critic reviews

“[An] uplifting and deliciously romantic tale with vibrant characters and a wide range of emotions.”—RT Book Reviews

“A heartwarming story of forgiveness and unexpected love.”—Harlequin Junkie

“A fun, sweet read.”—Publishers Weekly

Praise for Debbie Macomber

“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

Great storyline!

Obsessed with both storyline and happy to g ear an update on Nicole and Rocco..

Addictive

I am so incredibly addicted to Debbie M’s books!!
This was a gripping story that I could not put down❤️

The love that you can get in life.

The story was a very interesting and beautiful and wonderful and very very well written.

Another great story!

The only problem is after the story is over, I want more!!!!! It's another great book by a great author!

Enjoyed

This story was a really good story I thoroughly enjoyed it, the narrator did a wonderful job.