Review: Window on the Bay

Window on the Bay by Debbie Macomber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The beautiful cover is what first attracted me to Debbie Macomber's "Window on the Bay," though I tend to pick up Ms. Macomber's books anyway because they are usually pleasant, quick reads that don't require a lot of thought on my part. That was mostly true of this book. It was an enjoyable summertime read perfect for the pool or beach.

I liked both Jenna and Maureen, the female lead characters, and appreciated that they were able to maintain their friendship throughout many years of struggle as single mothers. I'm sure life wasn't easy for either of them, but they took the time to support each other and make their friendship a priority. They never forgot their dream of visiting Paris together, and I was happy that they were finally able to make the trip near the end of the book.

Jenna and Maureen's romantic interests, Rowan and Logan, were also pretty likeable, though I didn't get to know them quite as well as Maureen or Jenna. That said, both couples seemed well-matched, and after they overcame the initial hurdles in their relationships, they seemed to have a lot of interests in common.

Jenna and Maureen's relationships with their grown children were also a key part of the book. In particular, I enjoyed watching Jenna's daughter Allie mature and see her mother in a new light, especially after becoming friends with Mackensie and realizing that Mackensie needed help improving her relationship with her father.

Overall, "Window on the Bay" was one of the better Macomber books I've read in quite a while. In fact, it reminded me of some of my favorite Blossom Street and Cedar Cove books of years past. I recommend it for all Macomber fans, new and old.

*ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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