Cottage by the Sea

By Debbie Macomber

Book Overview

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A seaside town helps one young woman reclaim the light after darkness in an uplifting novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. "Romantic, warm, and a breeze to read--one of Macomber's best."-- Kirkus Reviews Annie Marlow has been through the worst. Rocked by tragedy, she heads to the one place that makes her happy: Oceanside in the Pacific Northwest, the destination of many family vacations when Annie was a teenager. Once there, Annie begins to restore her broken spirit, thanks in part to the folks she meets: a local painter, Keaton, whose large frame is equal to his big heart--and who helps Annie fix up her rental cottage by the sea; Mellie, the reclusive, prickly landlord Annie is determined to befriend; and Britt, a teenager with a terrible secret. But it is Keaton to whom Annie feels most drawn. His quiet, peaceful nature offers her both comfort and reprieve from her grief, and the two begin to grow closer. Then events threaten to undo the idyll Annie has come to enjoy. And when the opportunity of a lifetime lands in her lap, she is torn between the excitement of a new journey toward success and the safe and secure arms of the haven--and the man--she's come to call home. In this heartwarming tale, Annie finds that the surest way to fix what is damaged within is to help others rise above their pain and find a way to heal. Praise for Cottage by the Sea "Macomber never disappoints. Tears and laughter abound in this story of loss and healing that will wrap you up and pull you in; readers will finish it in one sitting." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Macomber's story of tragedy and triumph is emotionally engaging from the outset and ends with a satisfying conclusion. Readers will be most taken by the characters, particularly Annie, a heartwarming lead who bolsters the novel." -- Publishers Weekly

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039918127X
• ISBN13: 9780399181276
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.3" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Not my favorite Debbie Macomber novel

I like Debbie Macomber novels, but this one was my least favorite read by far. In fact I stopped reading it halfway through because I found it boring, strange & honestly depressing. I did not like the storyline & all of the depressing situations the characters were in. Animal abuse, death, tragedy & child abuse. Not the fun lighthearted summer read that I was looking for.

Absolutely perfect

Finding the right words to describe this book is going to be challenging. Amazing doesn’t even begin to describe it. When Annie experiences tragedy, she sets off to find herself. She has no idea what Oceanside will offer her but she is ready to start over. Her story includes love, loss, tragedy, sense of self, self improvement, friendship, and family. Debbie’s descriptions had me in tears more than once and at the same time brought me joy. I honestly think every book lover needs to read this book. It is perfect. Absolutely perfect.