Almost Home [Hardcover]

Debbie Macomber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2009

"Whale Island" by Cathy Lamb Family secrets and imposing friends are making Chalese feel like an outsider in her very own home on beautiful Whale Island. But it's only when a shocking revelation makes her feel truly lost that she opens her heart to the possibilities the past offers - including a chance at love with the last man she expected... "Queen of Hearts" by Judy Duarte Her high school reunion is coming up, and advice columnist Jenn Kramer couldn't be dreading it more - until she lays eyes on Marcos. Jenn hardly noticed him when they were kids, but now that he's all grown up... and how deliciously he's changed... "The Honeymoon House" by Mary Carter It doesn't get more romantic than Andy Beck's cottage on Martha's Vineyard. But love is the last thing on his mind - he just wants to get the cottage ready for his best friend's honeymoon. At least that's the plan, until he finds the gorgeous Maid of Honor ransacking his house - in the most irresistable way... "The Marrying Man" by Debbie Macomber High school sweethearts Katie and Jason haven't seen each other in ten years - and now she's walked back into his life. With one look, the love they shared comes flooding back - only now the odds seem stacked against them. But when something's meant to be, all bets are off...

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Zebra; Doubleday Large Print Home Library edition (2009)
• ISBN-10: 161523344X
• ISBN-13: 978-1615233441
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,190,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story by Cathy Lamb, previous run book by Debbie Macomber, August 8, 2009

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[e-mail] "Roni@romancebooksc... (Oakley, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Almost Home (Mass Market Paperback)

This anthology boosts a 1996 novella from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Debbie Macomber, but the other three lesser known authors have brand new never released stories in the book.

While all of the stort stories are great romantic stories, the first story in the book, Whale Island by Cathy Lamb was just outstanding. The author's wit and charm came through in flying colors throughout the story. The story was written in the first person, which I generally don't like that much, but the author was well versed and made the text flow. I couldn't put the story down. I found the hero and heroine so true to life characters I could easily picture their romance happening and the two sticking together forever.

The other three stories were equally interesting and fun to read. There were heartwarming romantic stories that you don't get to read often enough these days. Judy Duarte's Queen of Hearts, was a little slow to get into at first, but I simply enjoyed the way Judy wove the letters from the advice columnist's readers into the fabric of the story that soon I was engrossed in the story and couldn't put it down until the very end.

The Honeymoon House featured two sets of friends that just knocked my socks off. I just loved Kate's friend Amanda and her relationship with her on again-off again fiance, as well as Kate's relationship with Andy.

Debbie Macomber has long been a favorite of mine. Her inspirational stories full the need for any romantic at heart. I liked the fact that the lead heroine, Katie, has a conscious and worries for the bride-to-be, even as she gets carried away with the moment, with the groom.

Delightful stories every one, I think that the traditional romance novel lovers will like this collection of stories.

Description:

The Marrying Kind by Debbie Macomber

High school sweethearts Katie and Jason haven't seen each other in ten years - and now she's walked back into his life. With one look, the love they shared comes flooding back - only now the odds seem stacked against them.

Whale Island by Cathy Lamb

Family secrets and imposing friends are making Chalese feel like an outsider in her very own home on beautiful Whale Island. But it's only when a shocking revelation makes her feel truly lost that she opens her heart to the possibilities the past offers - including a chance at love with the last man she expected.

Queen Of Hearts by Judy Duarte

Her high school reunion is coming up, and advice columnist Jenn Kramer couldn't be dreading it more - until she lays eyes on Marcos. Jenn hardly noticed him when they were kids, but know he's all grown up.

The Honeymoon House by Mary Carter

It doesn't get more romantic than Andy Beck's cottage on Marth's Vineyard. But love is the last thing on his mind - he just wants to get the cottage ready for his best friends honeymoon. At least that's the plan, until he finds the gorgeous Maid of Honour ransacking his house - in the most irresistible way.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Four Great Stories, September 11, 2009

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MizB (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Almost Home (Mass Market Paperback)

Loved this collection of short romantic tales by four different authors. It was kind of like trying out samples at the grocery story, a taste of something sweet and delicious that left you wanting more. My schedule is pretty full right now, so it was nice to be able to pick up this book and actually sit down and finish a story in one or two sittings. I also liked the way the authors jumped right into each plot and kept it moving. This would be a good book for people who are short on time and like happy endings.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars buy it just for Cathy Lamb, August 2, 2009

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KATHY "Betty Neels fan" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Almost Home (Mass Market Paperback)

I have many times picked up a multiple author romance book which has a big name author and several little known names. Many times I have thus found a wonderful new author to read. In this case I had discovered Cathy Lamb from a previous year's Christmas 4 author book. I have read everything she has written since. She is the reason I purchased this book. I have also read Debbie Macomber but never the other authors. I do not like to disparage the other stories in this book. But I loved Cathy Lamb's story as I knew I would. All of her writings are on my keeper shelf. Her stories are just great!