Cottage by the Sea - Debbie Macomber

Cottage by the Sea

By Debbie Macomber

  • Release Date: 2018-07-17
  • Genre: Contemporary Romance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 1,373 Ratings

Description

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A seaside town helps one young woman reclaim the light after darkness in an uplifting novel from #1 New York Times bestselling 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

Reviews

  • Great

    5
    By swmart
    Great read
  • The Cottage on the Beach

    5
    By Happysheller
    Loved this story so much. We lost our son last month. He was only 54, with so much life left to live. His daughter, 22, has to carry on without him. And my husband and I are broken-hearted. We love him still, and find him everywhere we turn. We have wonderful memories of his life, and your story of love and loss helped me count my blessings.
  • Wonderful Story!

    5
    By Rochelle60
    Debbie MacOmber never fails to write a fantastic book.
  • My heart melted!

    5
    By Lissyca
    I couldn’t put this book down! I dearly loved it!
  • Progress Bar doesn’t work

    2
    By vhteacher
    The progress bar in portrait mode does not appear. If you want to see the progress bar you have to use landscape.
  • Cottage by the Sea

    5
    By Jharp51
    Awesome book. Sweet page turner.
  • Cottage by the Sea

    5
    By hopeless54
    Contrary to some of the negative comments, I enjoyed this book.
  • One dimensional and predictable

    1
    By sal_c
    The characters are irritating. The protagonist is too perfect. The storyline is completely predictable. As soon as a new character or plot line is introduced you know exactly what is going to happen.
  • How in the world did this make it to print?

    1
    By Jaimeayn
    This book is one cliché after another. The denizens of Oceanside aren’t just troubled, they’re completely depraved (until our protagonist arrives and straightens them all out in a matter of months). Every character is two-dimensional and the narrative drags on and on without making you feel anything. The book is so insipid and uninteresting that I walked away, something I NEVER do. The most positive thing I take away from this experience is the conviction that any of us can write a best selling novel.
  • Beyond trite. Don’t waste your time.

    1
    By Jkdcmd
    This was one of the most inane and poorly written pieces of fiction I have ever read. The plot line is inane. The author repeated the same themes, barely altering the text, chapter after chapter.