On this date in 1848, the Territory of Oregon became was incorporated territory of the United States. It encompassed what would become the states of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. No doubt the first settlers recognized its beauty ... and beauty that inspires authors to use the Oregon Territory as setting for heartwarming stories. Today I spotlight Debbie Macomber's new series ...
.... based in the Pacific Northwest town of Cedar Cove, where a charming cast of characters finds love, forgiveness, and renewal behind the doors of the cozy Rose Harbor Inn.
Jo Marie Rose first arrives in Cedar Cove seeking a sense of peace and a fresh start. Coping with the death of her husband, she purchases a local bed-and-breakfast—the newly christened Rose Harbor Inn—ready to begin her life anew. Yet the inn holds more surprises than Jo Marie can imagine.
Her first guest is Joshua Weaver, who has come home to care for his ailing stepfather. The two have never seen eye to eye, and Joshua has little hope that they can reconcile their differences. But a long-lost acquaintance from Joshua’s high school days proves to him that forgiveness is never out of reach and love can bloom even where it’s least expected.
The other guest is Abby Kincaid, who has returned to Cedar Cove to attend her brother’s wedding. Back for the first time in twenty years, she almost wishes she hadn’t come, the picturesque town harboring painful memories from her past. And while Abby reconnects with family and old friends, she realizes she can only move on if she truly allows herself to let go.
A touching novel of life’s grand possibilities and the heart’s ability to heal, The Inn at Rose Harbor is a welcome introduction to an unforgettable set of friends.
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| Wai'anea, West Oahu |
I am currently reading THE INN AT ROSE HARBOR and enjoying its emotional depth. I am giving away a print copy of THE INN AT ROSE HARBOR to one randomly selected commenter. To enter the giveaway,
1. Leave a comment about quaint places you have visited. Today mom and I visited a quaint ocean side park in Wai'anea.
2. This giveaway is open to all readers.
3. Comments are open through Saturday, August 18, 10 pm in Hawaii. I'll post the winner on Sunday, August 19.
Mahalo,
Kim in Hawaii
To learn more about Debbie and her books, check out her website at debbiemacomber.com.
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| Up close at Wai'anae |
I would have to say some Amish towns about 5 or 6 hours from where I live in PA.
ReplyDeleteI have started to read Debbie's Cedar Coves series & I'm glad to see that this book takes place in the same town.
ReplyDeleteQuaint place? Definitely Viterbo: an ancient medieval town not far from Rome. The life there is really slow & you can feel "the ancient" in the air. Literally! It smell of food cooked on the fire. At least that's what I remember :)
There's a small town nearby that I find so quaint. There are no major supermarkets, no big box stores, just small businesses that reminds me of the olden days. I like it because it's so small and peaceful and the shops seem to have their own story.
ReplyDeleteYears ago when I was in High School, we went on a family holiday to Tasmania. It's so beautiful. I was most impressed by the buildings made by convicts nigh on 200 years ago. The bricks were all convict made.
ReplyDeleteMy son and I visited Lancaster, Penna last Spring. The countryside was beautiful. It was almost like like going back in time about 100 to 150 years. Most of the area wwere Amish farms, however, there were also Amish family businesses that operated out of small shops and stores that were also run by the Amish without the aid of electricity.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed my visit to Conway New Hampshire. It is such a beautiful New England town and we had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteLong Grove, IL, it's a small town right outside Chicago that has the cutest little shops.
ReplyDeleteHmmm.... I went to visit the town where they shot Somewhere In Town with Jane Seymore. It's really pretty and old-fashioned. Love it.
ReplyDeleteDuring my travels this summer, we drove through numerous quaint villages; flowers in planters on the sidewalks, various flags flying from lamp posts (my favorite was the American flag), benches painted with lovely scenes; signs announcing some kind of social event. All kinds of things that made one think it would be a nice place to settle.
ReplyDeleteDaphne, Alabama...really charming and quaint! We always like to visit and shop when in southern Alabama..also nearby is an outlet mall.... Ok... so I like to shop!
ReplyDeleteWhen we were kids our mother would bring us to Allaire State Park in New Jersey I remember as a village recreated from the 1800s.
ReplyDeleteI'd say a small town that only sold pastries.
ReplyDeleteIn my city there are like old building.. (1920-1945) i guess. it such a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteWe stayed in a quaint bed and breakfast for two nights after our wedding. It's in a little mountain town about 45 minutes from where we live. Very quaint and romantic, and they served a wonderful breakfast.
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