Almost Home. Debbie Macomber

      

      Praise for the novels of Debbie Macomber!

      “Macomber deftly handles the multiple storylines and emotional terrain of families, while the predictably happy ending is very genuine.”

      Publishers Weekly on Summer on Blossom Street

      “Excellent characterization will keep readers anticipating the next visit to Cedar Cove.”

      Booklist on 311 Pelican Court

      Praise for the novels of Cathy Lamb!

      “Charming.”

      Publishers Weekly on The Last Time I Was Me

      “Julia’s Chocolates is wise, tender, and very funny. In Julia Bennett, Cathy Lamb has created a deeply wonderful character, brave and true. I loved this beguiling novel about love, friendship and the enchantment of really good chocolate.”

      Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author

      Praise for Judy Duarte!

      “Mulberry Park is tender and touching … this novel will stay with you long after you have read the last page.”

      Dorothy Garlock, New York Times bestselling author

      “Judy Duarte brings together a cast of lost and lonely characters and deftly weaves their lives into a story that hooked me from a little girl’s aching honest Dear God request until the very last page. A wonderful heartwarming read!”

      Jill Marie Landis, USA Today bestelling author

      Praise for Mary Carter!

      “The sitcom-caliber humor hits its mark, and the trove of mini-mysteries will keep readers guessing.”

      Publishers Weekly on Accidentally Engaged

      “Carter shows she has a knack for creating odd but likable characters, and readers are sure to take notice.”

      Booklist on Accidentally Engaged

      Books by Cathy Lamb

      JULIA’S CHOCOLATES

      THE LAST TIME

      I WAS ME

      HENRY’S SISTERS

      SUCH A PRETTY FACE

      THE FIRST DAY OF

      THE REST OF MY LIFE

      A DIFFERENT KIND

      OF NORMAL

      IF YOU COULD SEE

      WHAT I SEE

      WHAT I REMEMBER

      MOST

      MY VERY BEST FRIEND

      THE LANGUAGE OF

      SISTERS

      NO PLACE I’D RATHER BE

      THE MAN SHE MARRIED

      ALL ABOUT EVIE

      Books by Mary Carter

      SHE’LL TAKE IT

      ACCIDENTALLY

      ENGAGED

      SUNNYSIDE BLUES

      MY SISTER’S VOICE

      THE PUB ACROSS

      THE POND

      THE THINGS I DO

      FOR YOU

      THREE MONTHS

      IN FLORENCE

      MEET ME IN

      BARCELONA

      LONDON FROM

      MY WINDOWS

      HOME WITH MY SISTERS

      And writing as

      Carlene O’Connor

      MURDER IN AN

      IRISH VILLAGE

      MURDER AT AN

      IRISH WEDDING

      MURDER IN AN IRISH

      CHURCHYARD

      MURDER IN AN

      IRISH PUB

      MURDER IN AN

      IRISH COTTAGE

      MURDER IN GALWAY

      MURDER IN

      CONNEMARA

      Books by Judy Duarte

      MULBERRY PARK

      ENTERTAINING ANGELS

      THE HOUSE ON SUGAR

      PLUM LANE

      CHRISTMAS ON

      NUTCRACKER COURT

      Published by Kensington Publishing Corporation

      Almost Home

      DEBBIE MACOMBER

      CATHY LAMB

       JUDY DUARTE

       MARY CARTER

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       “Whale Island” copyright © 2009 by Cathy Lamb

       “Queen of Hearts” copyright © 2009 by Judy Duarte

       “The Honeymoon House” copyright © 2009 by Mary Carter

       “The Marrying Kind” copyright © 1996, 2009 by Debbie Macomber

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