The Inn at Rose Harbor
by Debbie Macomber
I picked up The Inn at Rose Harbor because I’m a sucker for any book about a bed and breakfast. I’ve always wanted to own one – but I know in reality it would be a headache, so I stick to literature. The protagonist is a war widow who buys Rose Harbor on a whim. It’s in the lovely town of Cedar Cove (and yes, I’ve read that entire series and own a complete set of the television seasons) so you’ll get to revisit some residents. There are new characters as well, setting the scene for subsequent books. The woman who runs the inn helps a few people in each book, the people who rent her rooms and bring their troubles.
First books are always special because you get the first taste of the environment and all the surroundings of the town. I loved reading about the details of setting up the inn, baking for the guests, planning out the rose garden and landscaping. As usual, the moral lessons taught in this book hit a little hard for my taste. Macomber tends to preach “family is family” no matter the circumstances. Forgiveness is extremely important so anger and resentment don’t ruin one’s life, but it’s not always a straight road that can be processed and accepted within the length of a paperback novel. It’ll be too sappy for some, and if you’ve had a difficult relationship with a dying parent, you’ll probably want to shy away from this one.
Be sure and check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove series here!
First books are always special because you get the first taste of the environment and all the surroundings of the town. I loved reading about the details of setting up the inn, baking for the guests, planning out the rose garden and landscaping. As usual, the moral lessons taught in this book hit a little hard for my taste. Macomber tends to preach “family is family” no matter the circumstances. Forgiveness is extremely important so anger and resentment don’t ruin one’s life, but it’s not always a straight road that can be processed and accepted within the length of a paperback novel. It’ll be too sappy for some, and if you’ve had a difficult relationship with a dying parent, you’ll probably want to shy away from this one.
Be sure and check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove series here!