The Playboy and the Widow [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Debbie Macomber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2001

A confirmed bachelor, Cliff wasn''t prepared to trade in the fast lane for car pools. Diana lived life in the shadows, hiding behind motherhood and determined to pla y it safe. They were both adept at playing their roles. Unti l the playboy met the widow. '

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Chivers Large print (Chivers, Windsor, Paragon & C; Large type edition edition (2001)
• ISBN-10: 0754043509
• ISBN-13: 978-0754043508
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

More About the Author

With more than 100 million copies of her books sold worldwide, Debbie Macomber is one of today's most popular authors.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author is best known for her ability to create compelling characters and bring their stories to life in her books. Drawing on her own experiences and observations, Debbie writes heartwarming tales about small-town life, home and family and enduring friendships. Every book features the delightful sense of humor that readers around the world clamor for.

Debbie is a regular resident on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times (55 times and counting), USA TODAY (currently 63 times) and Publishers Weekly (23 times to date). She is the first-ever recipient of the "readers' choice" Quill Award for Romance Fiction, for 44 Cranberry Point, the fourth book in her highly popular Cedar Cove series. Debbie has also been honored with a RITA® Award, a Romantic Times BOOKreviews Career Achievement Award and is a multiple winner of both the Holt Medallion and the B. Dalton Award.

Her recent books include 92 Pacific Boulevard, 8 Sandpiper Way, 74 Seaside Avenue and Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Cookbook, as well as Twenty Wishes, A Cedar Cove Christmas, Summer on Blossom Street and The Perfect Christmas.

For more information on Debbie and her books, visit her Web site: www.DebbieMacomber.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming story, August 18, 1997

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[e-mail] (Martin, SD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Playboy And The Widow (Paperback)

The Playboy and the Widow is a wonderful story that makes you laugh and cry at the same time. Macomber grabs you on the first page and never lets you down; in fact, when you get to the last page, you'll wish there were more exciting events in these people's lives. The plot is realistic, believable and thoroughly enjoyable. And everything isn't always perfect because these are REAL people. After reading this Macomber novel, you will want to read everything she has written

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A "fun & quick" read!, June 4, 2004

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janlouise (Ruston, LA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Playboy And The Widow (Paperback)

If you want a read that is easy, sweet, realistic and just a good story- this is it. It is one of DM's earlier books but I did enjoy it. I found it on the library shelf and thought why not give it a try. Glad I did. It is a story of Diana, a struggling widow raising 2 preteen daughters. She just isn't ready to give up the ghost of her dead husband- the thought of meeting and dating others is just not appetizing to her. By accident Diana meets Cliff when Cliff comes over to help with a plumbing matter. Cliff was at the neighbors' house when Diana called for help. Cliff is a playboy- good looking, has money, a prestigious job and dates models- no doubt about it and has NO plans to change his lifestyle. But there is just something simple, sweet, and desirable about Diana - and her girls. And Cliff can't get enough... He realizes that he's not happy with his life the way things are. Diana on the other hand has to decide whether Cliff is worth taking a risk of being hurt- and how is he going to fit in with the girls?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Book from Debbie Macomber, September 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Playboy And The Widow (Paperback)

The Playboy and the Widow tells the story of a struggling widow with two preteen daughters who meets a man describable only by the word playboy. This book has characters who are ordinary, believeable, realistic. It is so nice to read about people who have everyday problems. It is so easy to relate to them and share in their victories. After all, not everyone is rich and set for life. Ms. Macomber did an excellent job of combining humor, seriousness and steamy love scenes. Wow!!!