Window on the Bay: A Novel

Another wonderful book to add to the collection of novels from Debbie Macomber. One that I found very hard to put down after starting. I find it so easy to feel as if you become a part of the character's life.

Good read

This was a decent read. Not an all time favorite, just ok.

I know its too early to give an accurate review, but I'm getting ready to start the 4th chapter of her book, and have to say it hasn’t grabbed my attention very easily. Debbie Macomber's books have never started off slow and boring. As a matter of fact, the introduction to her book is far more interesting than the chapters I've read so far. This is not her usual writing style. I'm hoping the next couple chapters will be an improvement. We shall see. I'll post an updated review if I make it thru the book. I have now started reading chapter 12. It's still incredibly slow. Maybe Debbie M is building on the characters and their history together. I certainly hope that's the case and that it begins picking up speed. Once again, I'll write an update if I can share something more interesting about this book. I read thru chapter 12. Moved on to 13 and found it started getting a bit more interesting. Hope this keeps up. Finished chapter 18. Getting much more interesting. I'm turning pages with more enthusiasm. I might just finish this book. I'll keep you posted. So as the book moves forward, the 2 main characters are now involved in relationships. As with many books of this type, you can now imagine where this is going. It would be nice to have the story end with a different twist. I'll say no more. Ok, one more thing. I finished her book and enjoyed reading it after all. It became difficult to pause reading it. This is a clean romance story with family relationships, communication and learning to trust. I gave 3 stars in the beginning of the story, but now give it 5.

Loved reading Window on the Bay. It was so realistic to real life. Hard to put it down. Looking forward to more Debbie Macomber novels!!!

Great book. As always Debi Maccomer delivers

Jenny Boltz has an empty nest now that her children have moved on with their lives and after a messy divorce, she is at a crossroads. Her best friend Maureen is thrilled for Jenny’s newfound freedom and insists it’s the perfect time to go to Paris like they always dreamed of. But with freedom, comes choices and Jenny is not to sure that dating is in her future even after the encouragement she gets from Maureen. But when her mother breaks her hip, Jenny finds herself drawn to the surgeon who helped her mother, Dr. Rowan Lancaster. With a future uncertain, Jenny needs to find the strength to embrace her present and take a leap to the future she wants before she can move forward. WINDOW BY THE BAY is a typical Debbie Macomber story that at times is sweet ad funny and other times, so frustrating and annoying, it drove me bonkers. Normally I adore this author’s books with a passion but the last few books have been either a hot or miss with me. WINDOW BY THE BAY delves into two women, best friends, who raised their kids as single mothers and now must deal with empty nests. I initially loved the dynamics between Maureen and Jenny but as you get into the story, I found them at times to be quite irritating. It’s one thing to be on your own once again, no kids and lots of freedom to explore the world around you and its another to be condescending to those not in your age or career bracket. There were times I just wanted to smack these two characters for being so elitist and dismissive and yet I saw some glimmers that they were learning from their mistakes within the pages of WINDOW BY THE BAY. Regardless of how the characters first started out, by mid book, I finally saw some glimmers of positivity that gave me hope for these two women to find their happy ever after. WINDOW BY THE BAY moves slowly in the beginning as it sets up Jenny and Maureen’s journey and once it finally got to the meat of it all, I really liked it. This may put off some readers who dropped the book midway through but if you keep at it, it does get better. The story flows smoothly at the halfway point onward and the characters do start to redeem themselves. I really enjoyed the children of Maureen and Jenny a lot as they were sensible and had some great advice for the mother’s at times, I thought was great. Debbie Macomber pens a tale that will touch your heart at times and other times, make you want to scream. WINDOW BY THE BAY is not as good as past women’s fiction books she has written but it’s an okay read on a lazy afternoon. Now I am hoping this author gets back to what made me love her so long ago in her future books. This is an objective review and not an endorsement

Best book ever Deb MacCumbey is the best writter

Such a good writer can't go wrong with Debbie !

great rean

It dealt with real emotions and the honesty that should be more of. Good read and good content. Nice way to escape by the fire snuggled in a blanket with a cup of hot tea. A good relaxing read. The world is good.

Another book appreciated by my younger gaughter

Loved it!!!