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Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report this. Audible Download Audio Books. Lance Richter 8 episodes, Craig Schaeffer 8 episodes, He is portrayed as kind of a playboy, but hadn't explained that to anyone until Beth. I don't buy it. He holds double standards to her and is passive aggressive when he has a problem. Sure, I'd buy their relationship long term, but they needed to work on it and grow together. I couldn't help agreeing with Beth's mother when she commented on how Beth's spreading her wings led her straight into the arms of another saviour.
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I wish we had seen more of Beth moving to start with, about her getting her own job and teaching. There was a pair of students mentioned twice that I would have loved to see more of that would have given Beth more of her own personality. And maybe I'm not the romantic I was, but I found it terribly challenging to believe the Sunshine subplot, of two very smart and capable people holding flames for thirty years over a relationship that lasted less than a year.
I wasn't a big fan of Macomber in a city setting. Her writing thrives with small communities where everyone knows each other. Here, she writes about Portland and Chicago but it feels like it could be absolutely anywhere else. Though I appreciate her branching out, I wish she had done more research into the feel of the cities to really capture the environment. The role of the female in this book was another issue I had.
There was very much the sentiment of thinking that a woman cannot be fulfilled unless she has children or love, preferably both. And that just drives me up the wall. There's talk about the independence of having a job, but the general sentiment is that a woman must have a man to be happy, and that really bothers me.
If you generally like Macomber, you'll probably enjoy this. I absolutely adored her last book and was really excited for this one, but I found it falling into the typical tropes of her older books. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Jan 19, Samantha rated it really liked it Shelves: The first thing I want to say is that if you read, A Girl's Guide to Moving On, some of the characters show up in this book.
Had I known that from reading the other reviews, I would have moved this up through my TBR pile faster. Beth left behind her gentile and privileged upbringing in Chicago, to move to Portland, Or to live with her hippyesque aunt, Sunshine. Determined to get out from under her mom's thumb, she embarks on an adventure to find herself. A teacher at a local high school, she get The first thing I want to say is that if you read, A Girl's Guide to Moving On, some of the characters show up in this book. A teacher at a local high school, she gets set up on a blind date by a fellow teacher who thinks she'd be perfect for her husband's friend, Sam.
The two are polar opposites in many ways and to say there was no love connection, is putting it mild. They both leave the dinner date before dessert and Beth gets in a nasty car accident that Sam witnesses. Feeling compelled to visit her since he was with her during the immediate aftermath, the two begin to fall in love - much to the chagrin of Beth's snobby mother who rushes to Oregon to make sure that her daughter doesn't make any mistakes. Add to that mix, the fact that Sunshine and her sister Beth's mom don't get along because of something that happened over 30 years ago and you have on your hands a sweet little story.
I was skeptical of this book based on the reviews that I read but was hooked once I realized that Rocco and Nichole were back. Something about characters that continue on in other books makes my heart do a little happy dance. I do wish that the characters evolved a little bit more than they did, and I found it hard to connect to Sam, but his and Beth's story was so very sweet.
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As I often say with Debbie Macomber books, you won't be wowed with her prose, her books won't leave you deep in thought when you've finished them but they WILL leave you warm and fuzzy. A perfect sit inside under the blanket while the rain is coming down outside kind of book. I received this book from Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review Jan 15, Linda rated it really liked it. Macomber creates a word that is easily visualized. I love her characters, they are well developed, with good backstories. They are regular, everyday people. Even the supporting characters carry their own subplot.
Beth had to get away from her interfering mother. She had just moved to Portland, and was finally on her own. A new apartment, a job, and whole new lifestyle. She loved it and she was doing so great. She was close to her aunt, making friends, and teaching music. Reluctantly, she agreed to a blind date. A disastrous blind date. It was mutual, both her and Sam knew right away they were too different. It could never work. Her mother could never accept a man like Sam.
And Sam could never be attracted to someone so prim and proper. Then came the crash, and Sam never left her side. It grabs you from the beginning, with each chapter compelling you need to read on. It concludes with a satisfying ending, that ties everything up in a believable way.
Now I need to read the first of the series! I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Loved this dynamic book. The words wrapped around my heart like angel wings. It was a book I could not put down When this book is released I am definitely getting this book for my Mom to read A positive plus, each chapter heading was assigned character name. Sunshine made me smile.
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I enjoyed the music Bumps in the roads. Family rifts are complicated. Much gratitude on receiving this e-arc in exchange for an honest review. Apr 18, Jackie Lane rated it it was amazing. This third book in Debbie Macomber's New Beginnings, is just that, new beginnings. Beth Prudhomme has moved from Chicago to get away from her controlling mother and found a job as a teacher in Portland, Oregon, where Beth teaches music in the local high school. One of Beth's, Nicole friends invites her to dinner as a setup for a blind date with her husband, Rocco's best friend, Sam Carney.
As you'd expect, things did not go well between Beth and Sam and they scurry out of the dinner as soon as it i This third book in Debbie Macomber's New Beginnings, is just that, new beginnings. As you'd expect, things did not go well between Beth and Sam and they scurry out of the dinner as soon as it is over, foregoing dessert.
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On the way home, Beth is involved in a serious car crash and Sam sees it and comes to her aid. Beth is hospitalized and subsequently put into rehab. Sam visits during this time and they find they actually do have a lot in common and become good friends. From spending time together, Beth and Sam realize they want more than friendship.
The problem is that they come from two different worlds. Sam is a mechanic and has long hair nad Beth comes from a wealthy family. This is where the drama sets in and we get to watch the journey of Sam and Beth and see if they can find their HEA.
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Beth and Sam are from two completely different backgrounds. Beth comes from a wealthy family and Sam is a mechanic. They meet on a blind date and they both can't get away from the other quick enough. But after Sam witnesses Beth get in an accident and he spends time with her while she recovers, he falls for her. Meanwhile Beth's aunt Sunshine has loved and lost.
She was never able to move on from her first love. And with Beth always trying to be the fixer she tries to make things right for her aunt. Sam and Beth go through lots of ups and downs. They have family issues to work through and secrets from the past that try to ruin their love. Great story of true love. Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for my honest review. This book was in the usual Debbie Macomber style. A nice contemporary romance with ordinary and relatable characters.
While you may not love the characters, they typically remind me of people I know. In fact, this one would make a good movie. A Girl's Guide to Moving On. A dinner at Nichole's house and boy, that first dinn 3. A dinner at Nichole's house and boy, that first dinner was a disaster! Both of them came to the date with preconceived notions, so to Nichole's disappointment, they didn't click. On the way home, Beth got into a car accident and Sam was one of the first people to arrive on the scene. As Beth recovered, Sam came to visit and keep her company in the hospital.
They began looking forward to spending time together and a strong bond began to form. I thought it was sweet that Sam kept coming to check on Beth, but I had issues with both of them. Beth seemed to be a sixteen-year old girl at times where Sam had the jaded attitude made him seem really old. Sam had a painful experience with a woman, so he swore off love and relationships. Yet, he went to visit Beth every chance he got because he just wanted…what exactly did he expect?
Each character seemed to be the opposite of their counterpart. Beth as sweet and flexible, Sam was gruff and inflexible. He was still a stand up guy and I was rooting for him to get healing on such the tough sacrifice he made. I do believe her heart was in the right place so she wasn't malicious in anyway. Beth was good for Sam despite her mother's objections. Ellie, Beth's mother was one of the most annoying and rude parents I've read in a long time. I was so hoping Beth would put her own foot down and put her mother in check without needing Aunt Sunshine or her dad.
I liked the side story of the Aunt Sunshine, which ended well after 30 years. That love story mending two broken relationships and I love it when there is healing and forgiveness. Overall, the story was a pleasant read and I look forward to reading more books in this series. I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review.
Mar 05, Didi rated it it was ok Shelves: This third entry to Debbie Macomber 's New Beginnings series is actually a sweet story about forgiveness, healing and moving forward. Only somehow the delivery of it just fell flat for me. It's a slow-paced story told alternately between the main characters and - later on - a secondary. I like the earlier part of the story where Rocco and his stepson Owen from A Girl's Guide to Moving On made some appearance and help liven up the introduction of the characters. The following story development w This third entry to Debbie Macomber 's New Beginnings series is actually a sweet story about forgiveness, healing and moving forward.
The following story development was still fine too, even if I feel the heroine was somewhat meek. It was after two third of the book that everything started to fell apart for me; starting with Sam's weird idea and Beth's even weirder acceptance - both were uncharacteristic, after what I'd seen so far - and all went downhill from that.
While I don't usually begrudge alternate POVs, there are books that just fail to reveal character's thought and engaged readers to their feeling. This is one of those for me. I couldn't really get Sam's decision in encouraging Beth dating others for a taste or saying they weren't dating when previously already admitted they were in a relationship. It felt very immature behaviour for his age.
And then there's Beth being nosy and meddlesome in the name of good intentions that - for me - felt her running amok when given free reign of her life. To me it read that Beth - after fighting to get her mom to back off and let her live her life - felt it's okay to interfere in other's life just because she thought it would be good for them.
What peeved me further was the halfhearted show of regret on both sides of the guilty party; only lukewarm attempt at wining back their love; no grovelling, grand gesture whatsoever. Just more of assumptions and coincidences and just kiss and make up. From something with such a potential this story turned into such a let down for me!! So yes, all casts involved managed to get their happy beginnings in the end.
Others might find this satisfactory, but not this reader. If Not for You left me with unfulfilled feelings that there's too many unexplored stuff and missing pieces in the end. Advanced copy of this book is kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Well I tried and although this book was okay, I am not in a rush to read more books by Debbie Macomber. It was cute but as we Brits like to say…not my cup of tea.
When thinking about this book, I was struck by the first thing that occurred to me and I believe contributed to why I was unimpressed with it. There was no sex, not even a hint or a fade to black. This surprises me because I hate books that are just sex and you have to read through endless scenes of it I get really bored, but I do like their to be some heat which culminates to something within my romance. They had no chemistry, none of the omphf that makes you think that the couple are made for one another, they just feel into platonic like which the author told us was their romantic relationship.
Apr 25, Pamela rated it it was ok Shelves: The story - I just couldn't connect to these characters.
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They were boring and sometimes childish. The sub-plot and characters had some good moments, but just didn't hold it for me. I have read many DM books over the years, and have liked them, but this one was too religious for me. Sam goes to the hospital and she makes him read from the Bible when he is clearly uncomfortable! She hardly even knows him yet!
Feb 25, Cecelia rated it it was amazing. Beth is a gently bred, upper-class woman. No way does she have the time or desire to date an uneducated mechanic. Sam is not interested in Beth. After all, they have nothing in common and they have to struggle to have a decent conversation. Sam is used to dating beer-drinking gals he meets at The Dog House, the local pub.
But how can a relationship between them work? This story shows that opposites really do attract. Jan 17, Sue rated it liked it Shelves: You can always depend on Debbie Macomber to give you a good story to take your mind off everything else going on around you. That said, this was not my favorite story by her but it was a fun satisfying read. Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own. As the book begins, Beth meets Sam on a blind date. They are total opposites - Beth is a music teacher and very prim and proper. Sam is a mechanic with long hair and beard. The blind date doesn't go well and its apparent th You can always depend on Debbie Macomber to give you a good story to take your mind off everything else going on around you.
The blind date doesn't go well and its apparent that they will never see each again. On their drives home, Sam is behind Beth's car when she is hit in an intersection and hurt very badly. He runs to the car and holds her hand and then starts to visit her in the hospital and a relationship between them develops very quickly. The big questions then becomes - will they be able to find true love despite their differences and the opposition of her controlling mother? It's a fun, quick satisfying read to find out the answer to this question.
Near-tragedy brought two musical soulmates together in If Not for You, a novel which was part tender romance and part family drama. Sometimes I connect with her couples right away Near-tragedy brought two musical soulmates together in If Not for You, a novel which was part tender romance and part family drama.
Sometimes I connect with her couples right away and others I have to warm up to. I might not have been convinced they would work things out, as they were the definition of an opposites attract pair, but they were both pretty great characters all on their own. Full Review on HarlequinJunkie Blog: Feb 20, Ruby rated it it was amazing.
This second in Debbie Macomber's new series is a prefect example of looking on the outside and not digging deeper. When Beth first meets Sam, her first thought isn't a good one.
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He is rough, lower class, and well. Sam feels she is rich, snooty, and rather shallow. Dylan performed "If Not for You" with George Harrison during rehearsals for the Concert for Bangladesh in New York in , but did not perform the song at the concert itself. Since then, however, Dylan has performed the song over 80 times. Over the following months, and despite having a wealth of extra material of his own, Harrison thought enough of the song to record it in London for his All Things Must Pass set.
His was a characteristically melody-centric version of the track, which more clearly defined the song's verse and bridge sections and eschewed the Dylan preference for spontaneity. Mikal Gilmore describes it as "surprisingly beautiful", [18] while to musical biographer Simon Leng, it's a "gleaming pop creation". Harrison finally got a chance to perform "If Not for You" live, again at Madison Square Garden , on 16 October during the all-star concert celebrating Dylan's first three decades in the music industry.
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