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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What’s not to like about a Debbie McComber book? This one didn’t disappoint.
Loved it!
An uplifting story –
Annie has suffered from a major tragedy. She’s now practically alone and only has a few relatives and close friends on which she can depend. She’s depressed and desperate to find happiness. She’s determined to find it in the cottage where she used to spend childhood summers with her family. When she arrives in Oceanside, she runs into Keaton – a man who remembers her very well from those childhood summers.
Keaton has his own issues. He’s always been a big and strong and he’s been teased by others because of his massive size. When Annie drops back into his life, it’s like a gift from heaven to him.
I thought this book was sweet, endearing and oh, so emotional. I really enjoyed seeing how Annie and Keaton interacted with each other in this beach town. Keaton is a man of few words, so communicating orally is a challenge for him. Plus, there’s an eclectic mix of secondary characters. Annie’s neighbor (Mellie) is a hoarder with a prickly personality. There’s also an animal lover who is interested in Mellie and Annie has a wide range of patients who suffer from massive problems.
I really enjoyed this heartwarming story and I’m sure you will enjoy it, too.
You can’t go wrong with anything Macomber pens.
Love anything by Debbie Macomber.
She is a favorite author of mine. Some of her books are getting too much the same but this one was different in a good way.
This is a lovely beach read. Annie loses her entire family in a mudslide and then returns to the place she has the happiest memories of her life, Oceanside. The story is woven so well. Annie falls in love in love with gentle giant Keaton who knows very little about love. His own life is fraught with rejection and then comes Annie. Theirs is a beautiful story with all the other characters to melt your heart.
Absolutely love Debbie Macomber’s books!!
Excellent. Great story. She never disappoints.
Great read
This is a wonderful book dealing with some tough topics. Highly recommend!
Great story!!!
A wonderful story, hard to believe it isn’t true.
Great book
I enjoy anything by Debbie Macomber and have been reading her books for years.
Great book. I really enjoyed it. Interesting characters.
All of Debbie Macomber are good.
Excellent
I love Debbie Macomber books and this book didn’t disappoint. I so enjoyed the story and the characters and found myself saying awww on several occasions. Debbie is a brilliant story teller and I love how she intertwined the past and the present without a need to go back and read something again. It all made perfect sense and was a delightfully easy, breezy read. Ideal for a summer afternoon while sitting on the beach and listening to the water, or sitting on a bench in a park smelling the beautiful smells of flowers and grass.