I discovered Debbie Macomber about 8 years ago and was immediately in love with her stories. Being such a prolific writer, she has many, many stories out there and I think I spent an entire summer, fall, and winter just reading her books, mostly purchased from a used book store or eBay as many are out of print (but are now coming back or are available on Amazon). The first book of hers that I ever read was called A Good Yarn (which is the second book in this series) and I remember adoring the story and feeling so happy to know that A Shop on Blossom Street had come before and that she was planning lots more future books. Blossom Street Brides is the 11th in the series and with it's release came the question if she has plans for more or will soon call it quits, as she did with her popular Cedar Cove books (which is now a Saturday night drama on the Hallmark Channel and I am hooked! It's cool to see your favorite characters come to life!).
When I first starting reading Macomber's books, her style of writing was new to me and her books were complete surprises. But now, I know that each book will end with a marriage or a baby (or sometimes both), and the couples you never thought would end up together always do. (I may just have totally spoiled Blossom Street Brides for any readers out there. Sorry!) As a result, I can almost predict the endings, but she always throws in a twist or a turn that I never see coming, so I continue to read her stories. And I always will. I love hearing what's happening to characters I met long ago, as she gives most old characters a cameo in one book or another. What I like most about her stories is that they make you feel good, and they are light. I can read during TV commercials, in the car on trips, on the plane, at the beach and will walk away knowing I just read a good story.
If you are interested in reading Blossom Street Brides, you really should go back and begin the entire series. I have to be honest and admit that the first books in the series are the best. The stories are full of substance and the relationships are more complex. But, I am a loyal fan and I will continue to read whatever she publishes. I just love her stories!
Happy reading!
:) Dodie
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