When they First Met by Debbie Macomber is a 2012 Ballantine Books publication.
This 27-page novella/short story was included in the digital version of When they First Met by Debbie Macomber is a 2012 Ballantine Books publication.
This 27-page novella/short story was included in the digital version of ‘The Inn at Rose Harbor’. Basically, it just goes into greater detail about how Jo Marie met Paul, how they fell in love and decided to get married.
This is a poignant little story considering how things turned out for Paul and Jo Marie- but it was nice to get a better feel for the kind of man Paul was and why Rose fell in love with him.
Overall, a nice, sweet bonus read, but not necessary to enjoy the series. If your library has a copy- go for it- but you don’t need to go out of your way to get a copy.
The Inn at Rose Harbor by Debbie Macomber is a 2012 Ballantine Books publication.
This is the first book in a five-book arc, which is a slight spin ofThe Inn at Rose Harbor by Debbie Macomber is a 2012 Ballantine Books publication.
This is the first book in a five-book arc, which is a slight spin off from the Cedar Cove series. I loved the setup- Jo Marie, a widow, buys a B&B and welcomes guests with troubled souls- which means we get two fresh stories in each installment while we follow Jo Marie’s own journey back to happiness after losing the love of her life.
I found myself easily caught up in the drama- Abby and Joshua each had compelling and emotional stories. I think this is a series that will appeal to readers who enjoy stories about people overcoming emotional traumas, who find forgiveness, healing, and peace- with only mild romantic elements,but will also appeals to romance lovers- though the romance is not the main focal point.
This is good story telling and it is easy to see why Macomber is so very popular. This book is a a little over a decade old, but shows very few signs of age.
I’m looking forward to meeting the next set of visitors to the Rose Harbor Inn!!
4 + stars
*This book has a bonus novella- which I will review separately....more
Directed by James Burrows by James Burrows, Eddy Friedfeld (With) is a 2022 Ballantine Books publication.
I can tell you the names of the characters aDirected by James Burrows by James Burrows, Eddy Friedfeld (With) is a 2022 Ballantine Books publication.
I can tell you the names of the characters and the actors who portray them on television shows- especially those I grew up watching -but ask me who the director was and I might draw a complete blank.
That said, James Burrows is one director's name I recognize. He worked on so many of the best sitcoms in American history. Still, I had no idea how long he had been working behind the camera, how he got his start, and all the amazing shows he directed.
This book is not just about a list of shows or actors Burrows worked on or with, but it was also an education on what goes on behind the scenes that creates that awesome chemistry that makes a show standout and becomes a major success.
For me, it was also a bit of a trip down memory lane. It brought back the magic of some of my favorite shows, but also gave me incredible new insights and details that made me want to binge watch every one of these shows all over again, so I could see them through Burrows' eye lens.
That said, the book is listed as a memoir- or autobiography, but it is almost entirely about Burrows professional life. If you are hoping to get a feel for who the man is in his private life, you won’t find that here- so maybe we should create a new category – like ‘professional memoir’ or something, so we know what to -or not to- expect. I’d like to have had more of a balance in a memoir- but other than that, I thought this was a very interesting book. It is also nostalgic and entertaining, too.
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