Rose Harbor in Bloom

A Novel

By: Debbie Macomber

Narrated by: Lorelei King

Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

Number-one New York Times best seller

Hailed as "the reigning queen of women's fiction" (The Sacramento Bee), Debbie Macomber is renowned for her novels of love, friendship, and the promise of fresh starts. Now Macomber returns to the charming Rose Harbor Inn, where each guest finds a second chance and every room comes with an inspiring new view.

Since moving to Cedar Cove, Jo Marie Rose has truly started to feel at home, and her neighbors have become her closest friends. Now it's springtime, and Jo Marie is eager to finish the most recent addition to her inn. In memory of her late husband, Paul, she has designed a beautiful rose garden for the property and enlisted handyman Mark Taylor to help realize it. She and Mark don't always see eye-to-eye - and at times he seems far removed - yet deep down, Jo Marie finds great comfort in his company. And while she still seeks a sense of closure, she welcomes her latest guests, who are on their own healing journeys.

Annie Newton arrives in town to orchestrate her grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary celebration. While Annie is excited for the festivities, she's struggling to move on from her broken engagement, and her grandparents themselves seem to be having trouble getting along. Worse, Annie is forced to see Oliver Sutton, with whom she grew up and who has always mercilessly teased her. But the best parties end with a surprise, and Annie is in for the biggest one of all.

High-powered businesswoman Mary Smith, another Rose Harbor Inn guest, has achieved incredible success in her field, yet serious illness has led her to face her sole, lingering regret. Almost 19 years ago, she ended her relationship with her true love, George Hudson, and now she’s returned to Cedar Cove to make amends.

Compassion and joy await Jo Marie, Annie, and Mary as they make peace with their pasts and look boldly toward their futures. Rose Harbor in Bloom is Debbie Macomber at her heartwarming best.

Praise for Rose Harbor in Bloom

“Takes readers on personal journeys of first love, lost love and recaptured love.” (Bookreporter)

“A wonderful reading experience...as [the characters’] stories unfold, you almost feel they have become friends.” (Wichita Falls Times Record News)

“Readers will find the emotionally impactful storylines and sweet, redemptive character arcs for which the author is famous. Classic Macomber, which will please fans and keep them coming back for more.” (Kirkus Reviews)

©2013 Debbie Macomber (P)2013 Random House Audio

love the book a winner a always author is great

Amazing author her stories are so uplifting can't wait to see the new one keep up great books

Able to relate to.

I lost my husband and I know what Jo Maria is going through. Having a fresh start in something new in your life and let that become your life.

I love this series!

Story line and narration is beautiful! Offf to book 3! this is better than the show Cedar Cove!

A Feel Good Story

This was a great “feel good” story. Looking forward to reading her next book in this series. Narrators were easy to listen to.

Rose Harbor in Bloom

the story was a good one, but I think the info about her dead husband was a little too dragged out. I always enjoy a Debbie Macomber book.

Feel Good All Over!

I love this series, it's like a beam of warm sun. If you are needing a MAKE ME FEEL better book this series will do. I am mother of 3 active scout boys, have a full-time job, full time student, wife, and so much more. These books give my brain a little peace. Can't wait for the next books, have to know what's going to have with..... can't spoil it!!

Happy Listening!

I enjoyed thoroughly.

I would love to visit Cedar Cove and the Rose Harbor Inn brought to life in this wonderful book.

Wonderful!

Loved this book. Debbie Maycomber creates interesting, complicated characters I love getting to know. I care about their stories and enjoy getting into their psyches. The book has no political agenda. YAY!!! Can't wait to read her next book😊.

Lorelei King Rocks!

Where does Rose Harbor in Bloom rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Not so much the story as was a light read as I read the first book in the series as love B&B stories, since I handle marketing for hotels; however, purchased the audio versus e-book, based on the narrator - Lorelei King (she is outstanding) - good choice by Debbie to attain Lorelei. I loved her in the Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum Series. (too bad Lorelei is not reading The Heist by Janet, as would not buy it based on the guy reading it.

What other book might you compare Rose Harbor in Bloom to and why?

Some of Nora Robert's B&B series - due to the nature of the inn business. Of course they are similar in nature to her Cedar Cove series. Debbie does a good job on engaging her readers especially in small town settings.

What about Lorelei King’s performance did you like?

I love her! I kept waiting on Grandma Mazur, Joe, Stephanie, and Ranger to stop by! She is excellent!

Who was the most memorable character of Rose Harbor in Bloom and why?

I like Jo Marie, the owner of the B&B, as looking forward to her new romances down the road after she has had time to grieve for her late husband.

Wonderful!!!

After months of waiting this book was finally released. Rose Harbor is such a magical place, I just wish it was real. Debbie Macomber has a way of making you feel just like you are a part of book. I was really hoping that Jo Marie's husband had survived but in the end I felt like Jo Marie was finding her way back and together with Mark will once again find the happiness that she had lost. This is a heart-warming book that will make you laugh and cry.