A TURN IN THE ROAD by Debbie Macomber was read for the Pub 2011 Reading Challenge.From the book jacket:
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've driving to Florida for Ruth's 50th high-school reunion. A longtime widow, Ruth would like to reconnect with Royce, the lover 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 onetime 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. Or lead you to an unexpected encounter - like the day Bethanne meets a man named Max who really is a hero on a Harley. That's when Bethanne's decision becomes a lot harder. Because Grant wants her back, but now there's Max...
From Seattle's Blossom Street to the other end of the country, this is a trip that could change three women's lives.
Whenever I'm looking for a nice happy book to read, I know I can always turn to Debbie Macomber. Whether it's from the Blossom Street series (like this one), the Cedar Cove series, or one of her stand-alone books, I'm never disappointed.
This book didn't stay on Blossom Street - the women traveled from Seattle to Vero Beach, Florida, and back again. They had a trip planned, but decided on a whim to take a different route to visit some famous places. That decision led them to places and people who made a big difference in their lives. And they all returned as different women than they were when the trip began.
I'll be looking forward to Ms. Macomber's new Cedar Cove book later this year as she wraps up that popular series.
2 comments:
I need to get caught up with this series. I'm currently knitting the baby blanket from the first Blossom Street book ;-)
I pretty much only read this series and the Cedar Cove series. I've read a few of her other books but have since limited it to just Blossom Street and Cedar Cove.
What is this wrap of of the Cedar Cove series? Has she announced that the next one will be the last? I am current on that series and waiting for the next one.
Suzi - the next book (due out in September) will be the last regular book. Then there will be a Christmas book released in October which will cover all the main characters. I'm going to be so sad to see this series end!
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