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 … 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
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You can always depend on Debbie Macomber to bring her readers enjoyable books with great characters and romance. She certainly provided all of those in her new book Cottage by the Sea. Her newer books are more than just romance – in this book she discusses teenage pregnancy and abuse, both physical and mental.
After Annie’s entire family dies in an accident, she it unable to move ahead with her life. She can’t work and she is unable to find any happiness in life. Then she realizes that she needs to find somewhere in her life that made her happy in the past. When she visits the sea side village where she spent time in the summers when she was a kid, she feels the first contentment that she has in months. She gets a job, rents a house and becomes part of the community. She finds that by helping other people with their problems, she is able to find happiness in her life. She realizes that she now has a new family – the people she cares about and who care about her.
This was a quick read and a perfect book for a hot summer day at the beach or pool.
Uplifting, heartwarming romance! Keaton, bullied at school and home; Annie, popular with loving friends and family. Well written characters, action and message! Life is not easy as was shown through the different characters; but there are options and choices, if we are open to them. Enjoyable summer read; we all need a happy place for healing! (Would give 4 stars but Ebook price too high.)
Voluntarily read ARC, through Netgalley and publisher, for honest review.
This book will draw you in from the very beginning. Annie is a typical person. She loves her family but enjoys spending time with her friends. She is upbeat, loves to have fun and a physician assistant. She is a nurturer and doesn’t tolerate meanness. Keaton has lived in Oceanside all his life. The kids have made fun of him but it all rolls off of him. One summer he saw Annie and the earth moved. He never forgot her. Now she is back and time is giving him a second chance to make a first impression. Be prepared for the emotional roller coaster. In the end change can only start with one small step.
Another fantastic story by this author.
We get Annie a young woman whose family spent many a time down at a beach in a cute cottage. She and her brother spent a lot of time on the beach and one day while there she meets a very quiet boy.
Fast forward a few years and that same young woman is now going through one hellacious heartbreak. I found my heart crying for her. She needs to go find her place and it leads her back to that same beach and a run down cottage. She finally gets to rent it and it brings back such happy times for her. It calls to her. She decides to rent it for a year.
Enter quiet Keaton who remembers Annie and her long braided ponytail she is the only person to ever talk to him nicely. They quickly pickup a friendship that finally allows both of them to talk, heal and mend..
Loved it… I read it in one day..
I love the stories of Debbie Macomber and Cottage by the Sea was no different.
A beautiful story of healing, of transformation, of love, full of real drama.
I was very moved from the first pages and I did not realize how shaken it would be when I reached the end. I swear I wanted to see more of these people, of this great family that united unexpectedly and won so many victories together.
Perfect