• A Turn in the Road

  • Blossom Street, Book 8
  • By: Debbie Macomber
  • Narrated by: Joyce Bean
  • Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (378 ratings)

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A Turn in the Road

By: Debbie Macomber
Narrated by: Joyce Bean
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Publisher's summary

In the middle of the year, in the middle of her life, Bethanne Hamlin takes a road trip with her daughter Annie, and her former mother-in-law, Ruth. They’re driving to Florida for Ruth’s 50th high school reunion. A long-time widow, Ruth would like to reconnect with Royce, the love of her teenage life. She’s heard he’s alone, too…and, well, she’s curious. Maybe even hopeful. Bethanne herself needs time to reflect, to ponder a decision she has to make. Her ex-husband, Grant – her children’s father – wants to reconcile now that his second marriage has failed. Bethanne’s considering it….

Meanwhile, Annie’s out to prove to her one-time boyfriend that she can live a brilliant life without him! So there they are, three women driving across America. They have their maps and their directions – but even the best-planned journey can take you to a turn in the road.

Pay another visit to Blossom Street.
©2011 Debbie Macomber (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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Beautiful

a beautifully told story. Well written, you find yourself as always getting carried away in the story and its characters

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It keeps you wanting more...

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes but not as a stand alone. This entire series is well worth the listen.

What other book might you compare A Turn in the Road to and why?

8 Sandpiper Way

Have you listened to any of Joyce Bean’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

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I got into the story and you could feel for all of the characters

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Great book and great series.

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Love the love story

I loved listening to this story found myself laughing out loud at parts verity funny

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Delighful and full of humor

Where does A Turn in the Road rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is one of the most entertaining. Loved the 3 women and their antics

What did you like best about this story?

The fun twist and turns

Which character – as performed by Joyce Bean – was your favorite?

All 3 women

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

yes

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A Turn In The Road

Excellent Book really gets you involved in the story of the three main women in this book and leaves you thinking about the book for a long time after you have finished it.

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Enduring

Would you consider the audio edition of A Turn in the Road to be better than the print version?

The Blossom Street series is an easy, fun read.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Bethanne was my favorite character because she showed the strength needed to raise teenagers as a single mom and to rewrite her own life and open her own business.

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Loved It

This was a great listening book. It was very cleverly written and very enjoyable!

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Love this story!

I loved this story from start to finish and the narrator and voices were perfect. While I could have told Annie and Granma Ruth to leave Beth Anne alone to make her own decision, overall I am so happy with the ending and their whole journey on the road. One of the best in the Blossom St series and other Debbie Macomber books

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A Turn on the Road

Very well done. This is one of Debbie Macomber's best books ever. I can't imagine a more excellent narration than Joyce Bean's consistent and nuanced rendering of the numerous characters in the story. Thoroughly enjoyable!

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Excellent book!!

I absolutely Loved the twist and turns of the book. Loved Bethann’s push for curiosity and Ruth’s spunk!

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