6 Rainier Drive (Cedar Cove, Book 6) [Mass Market Paperback]

Debbie Macomber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006

6 Rainier Drive
Cedar Cove, Washington

Dear Reader,
As you may have heard, we've recently had quite a shock. My husband, Seth, and I lost our business, The Lighthouse restaurant -- to arson. The investigation continues. The prime suspect is a young ex-employee named Anson Butler, who disappeared right after the fire.

So Seth and I are trying to sort out our lives. (And let me tell you, this kind of crisis is not good for a marriage.) In the meantime, life goes on for everyone else in Cedar Cove -- with marriages, births, reunions and even the occasional scandal. One of the most interesting pieces of news is that Cal, who works on Cliff Harding's ranch, is now rescuing wild mustangs from Wyoming.

I have to run -- I'm meeting an old friend, Warren Saget, for lunch. Let's talk soon, and I'll fill you in on everything that's happening in town!

Justine

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The aftermath of a fire at the Lighthouse restaurant and the search for an arsonist spark the sixth volume of smalltown drama set in Macomber's fictional Washington town of Cedar Cove (after 50 Harbor Street). Justine and Seth Gunderson, the owners of the Lighthouse, are divided by their reactions to the tragedy; Seth is obsessed with rebuilding as quickly as possible, while Justine wants to take advantage of their newly found free time. Meanwhile, Macomber follows numerous loosely connected story lines involving characters from previous volumes: an impulsive act of generosity by hairdresser Teri Miller triggers romance with a world renowned chess player; physician's assistant Lynnette McAfee encounters trouble in her relationship with shy horse trainer Cal Washburn; father-to-be Jon Bowman struggles with anger over his parents' legacy of betrayal; and several navy families face leaving their hometown. Fans of the series will snap this one up, but new readers may struggle to sort out the characters and relationships (Macomber includes a two-page list of residents to help). Those who enjoy good-spirited, gossipy writing will be hooked. (Sept.)
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From Booklist

Cedar Cove has been a busy place since Macomber's last installment, 50 Harbor Street (2005). Justine and Seth's restaurant has burned down, thanks to arsonists, and their marriage is threatened. Young Allison's boyfriend, Anson, is a person of interest in the arson case and runs away. Allison is the only one who believes he did not set the fire, but his continued absence damns him in the eyes of the town. These old friends, as well as the rest of the familiar population of Cedar Cove, have new stories to tell. There's hair-stylist Teri's most recent love interest, for example, chess-champion Bobby Polgar. Though she has no knowledge of or interest in chess, once she sees him on TV, she gives in to a sudden urge to cut his hair. Teri has no idea how her life is going to change. Readers new to Macomber's considerable narrative charms will have no problem picking up the story, while loyal fans are in for a treat. Maria Hatton
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Mira (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 077832334X
• ISBN-13: 978-0778323341
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #471,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Like Sitting Down With Old Friends, August 29, 2006

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This review is from: 6 Rainier Drive (Cedar Cove, Book 6) (Mass Market Paperback)

As with the previous 5 books in Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Series, 6 Ranier Drive was like sitting down and gossiping with old friends. Ms. Macomber has stayed true to the flavor of the series by resolving problems from the previous book while setting up new scenerios for future books. In 6 Ranier Drive, Justine and Seth's marriage becomes troubled over the restaurant burning; Anson Butler and Allison Cox's relationship is threatened by Anson's past; Teri Miller becomes involved with a celebrity; Cal Washburn finds a cure for his speech defect, but has romantic difficulties, and Jon and Maryellen have their baby after a complicated pregnancy. I hate to say that Cedar Cove is like a soap opera on paper, but don't quite know how else to describe the series. I think the major difference between your daytime soaps and Cedar Cove is the rather excellent writing talent that Ms. Macomber brings to the table. After the first two books in the series (read them in order), you can't help but become so involved with the characters! While some of the books were 5 star reads, I would rate 6 Ranier Drive as 4 stars, because while it held my interest, it didn't cause me the deeply emotional response that some of the others did - specifically the 4th and 5th books. Regardless, 6 Ranier Drive was a worthy addition to the series and I will look forward eagerly to 74 Seaside Avenue in September of 2007.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the wait ....., October 9, 2006

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This review is from: 6 Rainier Drive (Cedar Cove, Book 6) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have absolutely loved this series. It has been wonderful, light reading and I have looked forward to each installment. I sat down with this book expecting to be delighted and just wasn't.

There were too many characters and too many story lines without any in-depth look at any single group of characters. Fortunately, I knew the characters from previous novels because they were so one-dimensional here. Justine was irritating, Seth was bull-headed, Linette was immature and childish, and I could go on and on. Nothing new was revealed about the characters and, in many cases, the characters seemed to revert back to what they would have been like at the age of 8. The characters were grating !

I particularly had difficulty with the women in the story insisting that the men in their lives accept dishonesty and abuse from family members just because they are "family". Both Charlotte and Maryellen expect their husbands to love, embrace and forgive family members regardless of the atrocities of the past. They spend much of the book being "disappointed" in their spouses for not caring about their family when their families have done some really terrible things. The women just came across as annoying.

I am planning on reading the next installment, but it needs to be significantly better than this one or I am finished with this series !

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not up to snuff, April 9, 2007

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This review is from: 6 Rainier Drive (Cedar Cove, Book 6) (Mass Market Paperback)

This series is my first experience with Debbie Macomber. While the first five were fast, enjoyable reads, this one just wasn't as good. As a previous reviewer stated, the characters weren't too developed and the storyline seemed very lukewarm. I'm hoping to enjoy the old writing style in 74 Seaside Avenue.