Sweet Tomorrows (Rose Harbor #5) by Debbie Macomber Series: Rose Harbor #5
Published by Ballantine Books on August 2nd 2016
Genres: Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romance
Pages: 352
Format: eBook, Kindle Book
Source: NetGalley & Ballantine Books
The much-anticipated conclusion to Debbie Macomber’s beloved Rose Harbor series, set in the picturesque town of Cedar Cove, Sweet Tomorrows is a vibrant and poignant novel of letting go of fear, following your heart, and embracing the future—come what may. Nine months ago, Mark Taylor abruptly left Cedar Cove on a perilous mission to right a wrong from his past. Though Mark finally confessed his love for her, innkeeper Jo Marie Rose is unsure if he’s ever coming back. The Rose Harbor Inn barely seems the same without Mark, but Jo Marie can’t bear to lose herself in grief once more. Determined to move forward, she begins dating again, and finds companionship when she takes on a boarder who is starting a new chapter herself. Recovering from a twice-broken heart, Emily Gaffney, a young teacher, is staying at the inn while she looks for a home of her own. Having given up on marriage, Emily dreams of adopting children someday. She has her eye on one house in particular—with room for kids. Although Emily’s inquiries about the house are rudely rebuffed, her rocky start with the owner eventually blossoms into something resembling friendship. But when the relationship verges on something more, Emily will have to rethink what she truly wants and the chances she’s willing to take. The inn seems to be working its magic again—Emily opening herself up to love, Jo Marie moving on—until Jo Marie receives shocking news. With Debbie Macomber’s trademark charm and wisdom, Sweet Tomorrows brings to a close the journeys of cherished characters who feel like old friends. Macomber has created an enchanting place in the Rose Harbor Inn that readers will never forget.
From the Hardcover edition.
**Special thanks to NetGalley & Ballantine Books for supplying my copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.**
No one writes Women’s fiction better than Debbie Macomber. With Sweet Tomorrows, the final installment of Rose Harbor series, Debbie Macomber concludes one of her best women’s fiction series.
Unfortunately, I was late to the party. I haven’t read the previous installments in Rose Harbor series. I was hesitant whether to wait till I read the previous books or dive into this very nice book on hand. Unable to wait, I chose to read Sweet Tomorrows. I also read some parts of the first book in the series The Inn at Rose Harbor. To my delight, Debbie Macomber doesn’t let her readers down. There’s always a place for late comers such as myself. She fills the gaps in Sweet Tomorrows for those who haven’t read the previous books in the series so that they don’t feel lost. Thanks!
Sweet Tomorrows is a book about new beginnings, love and hope. Jo Marie, the owner of Rose Harbor Inn, is trying to restore her life back. She had been through serious grief and loss when she had lost her husband years ago. So when Mark Taylor, her best friend in Cedar Cove and the man who had recently confessed his love to her, leaves Cedar Cove to right a wrong from his past Jo Marie is both angry and devastated. She knew she loved him, but she also didn’t know if he was ever coming back. He had asked her not to wait for him. So, unwilling to live the agony of loss and grief once again, Jo Marie starts dating again.
The arrival of Emily Gaffney in Rose Harbor Inn helps. Emily is renting a room in Rose Harbor Inn for the summer. Though Emily is the sweetest person on earth, her heart had been broken twice. Now she’s here to recover and rethink her life.
Together Jo and Emily help each other to embrace the chances of new beginnings. Through a warm story, both encounter new chances and new lives. Each woman meets someone who can make a difference. However, there are always decisions to make and both women are strong enough to face that.
The story is very warm and touching. It’s filled with love, joy and hope. But to me, the thing is never the story when it comes to Debbie Macomber’s books. It’s the world that I enter when I read her books. That cozy feeling of warmth and family. Her books are really amazing and her writing style touches my heart.
Now that I read this book, I know I am missing a lot. Though you can read this book as a standalone thanks for Debbie Macomber’s filling the gaps, you will be missing a lot of fun. I believe I will go back and read the previous books in the series to enjoy. Debbie is one of my favorite writers and I’m looking forward to all her upcoming books.
About Debbie Macomber
Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 170 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 750 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Eight of these novels hitting the number one spot.
In 2015, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publications included Last One Home (March), Silver Linings (August) and Dashing Through The Snow (October) and paperback editions of Blossom Street Brides (March), Love Letters (July), and her Christmas novel, Mr. Miracle (October). In addition to fiction Macomber has also published two bestselling cookbooks; numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.