A Turn in the Road

Blossom Street, Book 8

By: Debbie Macomber

Narrated by: Joyce Bean

Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

In the middle of the year, in the middle of her life, Bethanne Hamlin takes a road trip with her daughter Annie, and her former mother-in-law, Ruth. They’re driving to Florida for Ruth’s 50th high school reunion. A long-time widow, Ruth would like to reconnect with Royce, the love of her teenage life. She’s heard he’s alone, too…and, well, she’s curious. Maybe even hopeful. Bethanne herself needs time to reflect, to ponder a decision she has to make. Her ex-husband, Grant – her children’s father – wants to reconcile now that his second marriage has failed. Bethanne’s considering it….

Meanwhile, Annie’s out to prove to her one-time boyfriend that she can live a brilliant life without him! So there they are, three women driving across America. They have their maps and their directions – but even the best-planned journey can take you to a turn in the road.

Pay another visit to Blossom Street.

©2011 Debbie Macomber (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Absolute Favorite

This is my favorite book! I love all Debbie Macomber books, but this one is the best❤️

Wonderful Book!

Debbie Macomber weaves another wonderful, realistic tale! The characters are so well developed, I feel like they are real people known to me ... each of them with both good and bad traits.

Another great Macomber book !

I loved this book! The story was so interesting..actually 3 or 4 stories intertwined. I loved the characters and Debbie has such a wonderful way of thoroughly describing her characters and setting up the story line! I do love her books!

Road trip to Love

Excellent story to listen to...and Joyce Bean narration had me so I could visualise the events as it took place...a really good book especially if you are a Debbie Macomber fan!!!

Loved

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I laughed so hard there’s so many parts of it. The narrator did a wonderful job.

Parts are really good

I too rolled my eyes quite a bit during this book. It is stated several times that it takes a big man to admit when he is wrong. No it takes a person willing to take responsibility for their actions to admit when they are wrong. Anyone in touch with reality knows no one is perfect including themselves.

The storyline over all is good but this book did not linger with me as it did others who wrote reviews. Bethann is really great character and made the book enjoyable. The way the author explained the characters points of view was insightful and interesting at times.

Happy reading (or rather listening)! :)

Boring

Would you try another book from Debbie Macomber and/or Joyce Bean?

maybe

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

not very interesting

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

kind of weird when she tried to change her voice to a man

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

no

Any additional comments?

no

Parts are really good

I too rolled my eyes quite a bit during this book. It is stated several times that it takes a big man to admit when he is wrong. No it takes a person willing to take responsibility for their actions to admit when they are wrong. Anyone in touch with reality knows no one is perfect including themselves.

The storyline over all is good but this book did not linger with me as it did others who wrote reviews. Bethann is really great character and made the book enjoyable. The way the author explained the characters points of view was insightful and interesting at times.

Happy reading (or rather listening)! :)

Predictable

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Normally I enjoy Macomber. I listen to books while at work and find her books relaxing and entertaining. I especially love the characters in this series. They feel familiar, almost like family. But like family they are becoming predictable.

Has A Turn in the Road turned you off from other books in this genre?

Possibly. It's ALWAYS love, lose, love again even better than the first time. Does that really happen?

What aspect of Joyce Bean’s performance would you have changed?

I thought Joyce Beans performance was good. It's made it curious as to how these books are done. Does the reader do all the characters at was and then the editor put them together? The character voices are always spot on. You know...John always sounds like John and Grandma always sounds like Grandma.

Superficial

There is absolutely nothing interesting about this book. I plan on finishing it, and give it 2 stars because it's easy to listen to. It is mindless however, so if you are looking for a stimulating book which challenges you mentally or emotionally- I wouldn't suggest this book. The underlying premise of this story is that for every woman, there is a man to complete her. I rolled my eyes a LOT while listening to this book.