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Rose Harbor #1.5
Lost and Found in Cedar Cove
Debbie Macomber’s heartwarming new series, set at the Rose Harbor Inn in picturesque Cedar Cove, displays the author’s signature talent for creating characters who feel like friends, and small towns that feel like home. In this original short story available exclusively as an eBook, Jo Marie Rose readies her inn for spring, turning to her new friends Grace and Olivia when she needs them most.
Jo Marie has big plans for her bed-and-breakfast. With the help of handyman Mark Taylor, she intends to plant a beautiful rose garden in time for her upcoming open house. Jo Marie and Mark rarely see eye to eye—especially on matters of home improvement—but she knows he has her best interests at heart. After the two walk the grounds, Jo Marie realizes that her beloved rescue dog, Rover, is missing, and at a time when she most needs a friend, Mark abruptly leaves. Confused by Mark’s behavior and worried for Rover’s safety, Jo Marie searches for her precious pup all over Cedar Cove. Rover is on an adventure of his own—one that will lead to a delightful surprise for two unlikely people.
Includes an excerpt from Rose Harbor in Bloom, the next novel in Debbie Macomber’s new series.
Jo Marie has big plans for her bed-and-breakfast. With the help of handyman Mark Taylor, she intends to plant a beautiful rose garden in time for her upcoming open house. Jo Marie and Mark rarely see eye to eye—especially on matters of home improvement—but she knows he has her best interests at heart. After the two walk the grounds, Jo Marie realizes that her beloved rescue dog, Rover, is missing, and at a time when she most needs a friend, Mark abruptly leaves. Confused by Mark’s behavior and worried for Rover’s safety, Jo Marie searches for her precious pup all over Cedar Cove. Rover is on an adventure of his own—one that will lead to a delightful surprise for two unlikely people.
Includes an excerpt from Rose Harbor in Bloom, the next novel in Debbie Macomber’s new series.
46 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 15, 2013
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Debbie Macomber
895 books20.5k followersDebbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
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November 5, 2018
A really cute and quick read with likable characters including innkeeper Jo Marie, her handyman Mark, Jo Marie's missing dog Rover, and a secondary plot featuring a budding romance between two high-school students. The story's a short one so there's not much plot or character development, but this sweet small-town story really hit the spot for me.
November 9, 2023
A very small audio book, written in a voice too old for the age of the characters. I find this often, as an observation trait of mine, and it always grates.
A widow, her handyman and her lost dog. A pair of high school students and some after school tutoring, with the jock embarrassed to be seen with the valedictorian. She mentioned to him she liked his vulnerability, after he admitted he may like her - after electing to hide from other teenagers lest he be embarrassed being seen together. These characters cross paths.
It was short and written in the voice of the author, just not authentic for me this time around. I will still continue to read Debbie Macomber, and continue with the series if I can find them on audio, as the lightness always suits my reading at the right time.
A widow, her handyman and her lost dog. A pair of high school students and some after school tutoring, with the jock embarrassed to be seen with the valedictorian. She mentioned to him she liked his vulnerability, after he admitted he may like her - after electing to hide from other teenagers lest he be embarrassed being seen together. These characters cross paths.
It was short and written in the voice of the author, just not authentic for me this time around. I will still continue to read Debbie Macomber, and continue with the series if I can find them on audio, as the lightness always suits my reading at the right time.
May 13, 2022
Lost and Found in Cedar Cove is book 1.5 in the Rose Harbor series written by Debbie Macomber. This review will be pretty short only because this book was thirty-six pages. So don't expect too much here.
Jo Marie has so many big plans for her bed-and-breakfast. With the help from the local handyman, Mark Taylor, Jo Marie intends to plant a beautiful rose garden in time for her upcoming open house, to honor her late husband, Paul Rose. Jo Marie and Mark barely see eye-to-eye because he's just a unique person, and so different from others. Jo Marie and Mark barely agree on anything, especially on matters involving home improvement, but she knows that Mark has her best interests at heart.
After the two walk the grounds to see what needs to be done before planting the rose garden, Jo Marie realizes that her beloved rescue dog, Rover is missing. In Lost and Found in Cedar Cove, we meet Amanda and Travis. Travis is not in any way good at math, so Amanda who is valedictorian of their class, tutors Travis and helps him with learning the quadratic formula. Travis doesn't want Amanda to help him because he doesn't want her to thin that he's an idiot. I always felt like I was stupid for not knowing how to do simple math, so my heart aches for Travis.
Travis and Amanda are walking around the cove when they notice Rover just sitting across the way. Amanda instantly falls in love with Rover, but Travis remembers that a man came in the coffee shop asking if anyone who sees Rover to give him a call, that's when Travis notices this pup is not a stray. Rover is returned to Jo Marie. Super excited to move onto the next book!!!
Jo Marie has so many big plans for her bed-and-breakfast. With the help from the local handyman, Mark Taylor, Jo Marie intends to plant a beautiful rose garden in time for her upcoming open house, to honor her late husband, Paul Rose. Jo Marie and Mark barely see eye-to-eye because he's just a unique person, and so different from others. Jo Marie and Mark barely agree on anything, especially on matters involving home improvement, but she knows that Mark has her best interests at heart.
After the two walk the grounds to see what needs to be done before planting the rose garden, Jo Marie realizes that her beloved rescue dog, Rover is missing. In Lost and Found in Cedar Cove, we meet Amanda and Travis. Travis is not in any way good at math, so Amanda who is valedictorian of their class, tutors Travis and helps him with learning the quadratic formula. Travis doesn't want Amanda to help him because he doesn't want her to thin that he's an idiot. I always felt like I was stupid for not knowing how to do simple math, so my heart aches for Travis.
Travis and Amanda are walking around the cove when they notice Rover just sitting across the way. Amanda instantly falls in love with Rover, but Travis remembers that a man came in the coffee shop asking if anyone who sees Rover to give him a call, that's when Travis notices this pup is not a stray. Rover is returned to Jo Marie. Super excited to move onto the next book!!!
October 3, 2015
I received a copy of this short story thanks to Random House UK, Cornerstone via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I have never read anything before by author Debbie Macomber but thoroughly enjoyed this short story ebook. What a delight it was. It's always tricky to get a short story to be an interesting read, many feel like they are over before they have begun.
Jo-Marie has big plans for her bed and breakfast and during discussions with her reluctant and moody handyman Mark her precious dog Rover goes missing. Jo-Marie is really attached to Rover and is very distressed.
A search gets underway in the tiny town for this evasive and much loved pooch.
We meet a cast of great characters along the way and the story blossoms into a sideline story that just warms the heart, like a nice hot chocolate on a cold winter's day. It's just so nice, really nice. This book was perfect for me after reading a lot of heavy crime books about serial killers! (No serial killers in this one).
The characters are well developed, you can connect with each one quickly which is necessary in a short story and I am pleased to say with a tight plot, great writing and a satisfying ending it's just a really good read. I might be tempted to try another of Debbie's books now.
4 paw prints from me for this light-hearted and well written novella.
I have never read anything before by author Debbie Macomber but thoroughly enjoyed this short story ebook. What a delight it was. It's always tricky to get a short story to be an interesting read, many feel like they are over before they have begun.
Jo-Marie has big plans for her bed and breakfast and during discussions with her reluctant and moody handyman Mark her precious dog Rover goes missing. Jo-Marie is really attached to Rover and is very distressed.
A search gets underway in the tiny town for this evasive and much loved pooch.
We meet a cast of great characters along the way and the story blossoms into a sideline story that just warms the heart, like a nice hot chocolate on a cold winter's day. It's just so nice, really nice. This book was perfect for me after reading a lot of heavy crime books about serial killers! (No serial killers in this one).
The characters are well developed, you can connect with each one quickly which is necessary in a short story and I am pleased to say with a tight plot, great writing and a satisfying ending it's just a really good read. I might be tempted to try another of Debbie's books now.
4 paw prints from me for this light-hearted and well written novella.
November 26, 2020
A very lovely short story, I love this little cove.
January 6, 2024
Sasvim kratka nimalo posebna pričica iz serijala Rose Harbor, ali je „glavni lik“ čuko Rover pa mi je zbog njega bila simpatična.
Bookopoly 2024. – Short Story/Novella
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Bookopoly 2024. – Short Story/Novella
Globalni ciljevi: nastavak serijala
December 13, 2015
It was okay, a little bit of something to fill a gap in my reading plan.....but beyond that, not what I have come to expect from Ms Macomber. Perhaps because it is only a short story......
August 12, 2023
Short story about a small town and a missing dog.
January 4, 2023
I read this ‘short story’ because it was included with the ebook of Macomber’s Starry Night.
I had watched some of the Cedar Cove series on the Hallmark channel several years ago and enjoyed it, so I thought I might like a glimpse of it in this story.
The book blurb tells what it’s about - Jo Marie has an Inn in Cedar Cove that she’s trying to get fixed up. She misses her deceased husband, is very attached to her dog, Rover, and has a handyman named Mark helping her with projects at the Inn. Rover disappears, Jo Marie is distraught, Mark looks for the dog, and friends Olivia and Grace help with moral support. Teenagers Amanda and Travis find the dog and return it, and Jo Marie celebrates with her friends.
It’s a pretty basic story, maybe trying to tie in too many people from this small community. Nothing very deep or meaningful. Maybe it serves a purpose in the Cedar Cove book series? Just reading it as a story on its own didn’t do much for me.
I had watched some of the Cedar Cove series on the Hallmark channel several years ago and enjoyed it, so I thought I might like a glimpse of it in this story.
The book blurb tells what it’s about - Jo Marie has an Inn in Cedar Cove that she’s trying to get fixed up. She misses her deceased husband, is very attached to her dog, Rover, and has a handyman named Mark helping her with projects at the Inn. Rover disappears, Jo Marie is distraught, Mark looks for the dog, and friends Olivia and Grace help with moral support. Teenagers Amanda and Travis find the dog and return it, and Jo Marie celebrates with her friends.
It’s a pretty basic story, maybe trying to tie in too many people from this small community. Nothing very deep or meaningful. Maybe it serves a purpose in the Cedar Cove book series? Just reading it as a story on its own didn’t do much for me.
November 7, 2017
loved it cute lil short story
June 7, 2022
Lost and Found in Cedar Cove by Debbie Macomber 46 pages Kindle, story ends on 36
Rose Harbor #1.5
Related series Cedar Cove
Genre: Womens Fiction > Chick Lit; Romance > Contemporary Romance; Adult Fiction, Short Stories, Novella
Featuring: Puget Sound Washington, Cedar Cove, Landscaping, Roses, B&B, Dog, Tutoring, High School, Teens, Book Preview - Last One Home ch. 4, 4 pages
Rating as a movie: PG
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
My thoughts: 18% pg.11 of 36/46, Ch. 2 - If these two don't get together I'm going to be so disappointed.
This story was okay. It was most definitely a short story and not a novella. It didn't add anything to the story so it is most definitely skippable, and based on that I will be skipping the other 2 novellas. I don't know if it will tie into the next book, but there isn't much to work with.
Recommend to others?: Not really, only if you love this series and dogs.
Rose Harbor #1.5
Related series Cedar Cove
Genre: Womens Fiction > Chick Lit; Romance > Contemporary Romance; Adult Fiction, Short Stories, Novella
Featuring: Puget Sound Washington, Cedar Cove, Landscaping, Roses, B&B, Dog, Tutoring, High School, Teens, Book Preview - Last One Home ch. 4, 4 pages
Rating as a movie: PG
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
My thoughts: 18% pg.11 of 36/46, Ch. 2 - If these two don't get together I'm going to be so disappointed.
This story was okay. It was most definitely a short story and not a novella. It didn't add anything to the story so it is most definitely skippable, and based on that I will be skipping the other 2 novellas. I don't know if it will tie into the next book, but there isn't much to work with.
Recommend to others?: Not really, only if you love this series and dogs.
September 2, 2013
Lost and Found In Cedar Cove is an eshort in the Rose Harbor series by popular American author, Debbie Macomber. As Jo Marie discusses plans for her rose garden and gazebo with her prickly handyman, Mark Taylor, she realises her closest companion, her dog Rover, is absent. After a search of the grounds, Jo Marie spends an anxious afternoon searching for him. But Rover appears to have plans of his own that involve a certain pair of teens. Cedar Cove favourites, Grace and Olivia make a brief appearance, but the show is stolen by the handyman, who goes to new lengths to be contrary and curmudgeonly. As a bonus, there is a preview of the next Rose Harbor novel, Rose Harbor in Bloom. Sweet.
August 24, 2017
Among the three short stories accompanying The Rose Harbor Inn series by Debbie Macomber, Lost and Found in Cedar Cove is definitely the must-read one. The short story does NOT give the already-known narrative in the proceeding novel NOR does it bore one with tedious details only to be mentioned again in the forthcoming novels. On the contrary, it unveils a different sweet story that will ease your wonder in the next novel and enrich it.
September 12, 2017
An sweet little short story interlude between books 1 and 2 in the Rose Harbor series.
April 18, 2021
Cute, quick read.
May 31, 2018
Book: 2.5/5
Audiobook: 5/5
Audiobook: 5/5
May 20, 2023
A quick read to fill in some background in the Rose Harbor series. I like picking up some extras in such a wonderful series.
March 13, 2019
short and sweet
October 28, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2
July 31, 2013
This is a short story by Debbie leading you into her new book, Rose Harbor in Bloom.
Jo Marie's dog Rover runs away from the inn. She becomes so upset that she alerts many of her friends to help look for him.
Mark Taylor is her handy man who is making her Rose Garden and starts to look for the dog. Without success.
The story takes a turn and Rover helps some other people in Cedar Cove.
This is the setting for the new book and it was a fast read. I enjoyed it, I don't usually read short stories, but this one I enjoyed like all the others that Debbie has written. I am a Fan Ambassador for Debbie.
Jo Marie's dog Rover runs away from the inn. She becomes so upset that she alerts many of her friends to help look for him.
Mark Taylor is her handy man who is making her Rose Garden and starts to look for the dog. Without success.
The story takes a turn and Rover helps some other people in Cedar Cove.
This is the setting for the new book and it was a fast read. I enjoyed it, I don't usually read short stories, but this one I enjoyed like all the others that Debbie has written. I am a Fan Ambassador for Debbie.
August 8, 2013
I don't believe there has ever been a Debbie Macomber book that I haven't totally enjoyed until now. Don't get me wrong, this is still worthy of 3 stars and the story was cute. Who could read a story about a dog and not like it? And the budding teenage romance was sweet.
But this story could have been added to the back of a Cedar Cove book and been just as good. I feel that 99 cents for approximately 48 pages of an okay story wasn't worth it.
Of course I will read this new series but I think this short story was one I could have missed.
But this story could have been added to the back of a Cedar Cove book and been just as good. I feel that 99 cents for approximately 48 pages of an okay story wasn't worth it.
Of course I will read this new series but I think this short story was one I could have missed.
December 22, 2013
This was a cute, sweet tale that really gets you into the feel of Cedar Cove. Macomber takes off with her same, brilliant storytelling, never letting you go. Although not an overly in depth story, being that it is a short story not a novel, the story itself is quite well developed. You get to know a bit about this community as well as about the community of Cedar Cove as well as its residents. It was a story that left me with a warm, fulfilled feeling at the ending, which is the point. It was a brilliant, albeit quick read that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
November 25, 2014
A short novella about Jo Marie who owns the Rose Harbor Inn in Cedar Cove. Her handyman comes over to see where she wants to put her rose garden and when they go back in the house, Rover, her dog does not come in with them. She is frantic and they set out to look for him. Meanwhile, the highschool jock and his brainy tutor are beginning a cautious relationship. Rover is out to help them along. A fun and quick read.
August 9, 2013
A Cute short read by Debbie Macomber ... I can't wait for the series to really get going. Her books are always restful and joyful.
September 1, 2014
A quick read between books or to continue the story of Cedar Cove. It leaves you want more of the Cedar Cove series.
October 4, 2014
Such an adorable story
May 16, 2015
This was such a good short story. I love Debbie Macomber so it's a treat to read any of her stories. I especially like this one because one of my best friends name was in it.
July 20, 2013
A nice short story. IMHO, Debbie Macomber never disappoints!
November 15, 2023
Cute and quaint short story....
Debbie Macomber’s heartwarming new series, set at the Rose Harbor Inn in picturesque Cedar Cove, displays the author’s signature talent for creating characters who feel like friends, and small towns that feel like home. In this original short story available exclusively as an eBook, Jo Marie Rose readies her inn for spring, turning to her new friends Grace and Olivia when she needs them most.
Jo Marie has big plans for her bed-and-breakfast. With the help of handyman Mark Taylor, she intends to plant a beautiful rose garden in time for her upcoming open house. Jo Marie and Mark rarely see eye to eye—especially on matters of home improvement—but she knows he has her best interests at heart. After the two walk the grounds, Jo Marie realizes that her beloved rescue dog, Rover, is missing, and at a time when she most needs a friend, Mark abruptly leaves. Confused by Mark’s behavior and worried for Rover’s safety, Jo Marie searches for her precious pup all over Cedar Cove. Rover is on an adventure of his own—one that will lead to a delightful surprise for two unlikely people.
Debbie Macomber’s heartwarming new series, set at the Rose Harbor Inn in picturesque Cedar Cove, displays the author’s signature talent for creating characters who feel like friends, and small towns that feel like home. In this original short story available exclusively as an eBook, Jo Marie Rose readies her inn for spring, turning to her new friends Grace and Olivia when she needs them most.
Jo Marie has big plans for her bed-and-breakfast. With the help of handyman Mark Taylor, she intends to plant a beautiful rose garden in time for her upcoming open house. Jo Marie and Mark rarely see eye to eye—especially on matters of home improvement—but she knows he has her best interests at heart. After the two walk the grounds, Jo Marie realizes that her beloved rescue dog, Rover, is missing, and at a time when she most needs a friend, Mark abruptly leaves. Confused by Mark’s behavior and worried for Rover’s safety, Jo Marie searches for her precious pup all over Cedar Cove. Rover is on an adventure of his own—one that will lead to a delightful surprise for two unlikely people.
June 12, 2017
I really liked this book!
Debbie Macomber’s heartwarming new series, set at the Rose Harbor Inn in picturesque Cedar Cove, displays the author’s signature talent for creating characters who feel like friends, and small towns that feel like home. In this original short story available exclusively as an eBook, Jo Marie Rose readies her inn for spring, turning to her new friends Grace and Olivia when she needs them most.
Jo Marie has big plans for her bed-and-breakfast. With the help of handyman Mark Taylor, she intends to plant a beautiful rose garden in time for her upcoming open house. Jo Marie and Mark rarely see eye to eye—especially on matters of home improvement—but she knows he has her best interests at heart. After the two walk the grounds, Jo Marie realizes that her beloved rescue dog, Rover, is missing, and at a time when she most needs a friend, Mark abruptly leaves. Confused by Mark’s behavior and worried for Rover’s safety, Jo Marie searches for her precious pup all over Cedar Cove. Rover is on an adventure of his own—one that will lead to a delightful surprise for two unlikely people.
Debbie Macomber’s heartwarming new series, set at the Rose Harbor Inn in picturesque Cedar Cove, displays the author’s signature talent for creating characters who feel like friends, and small towns that feel like home. In this original short story available exclusively as an eBook, Jo Marie Rose readies her inn for spring, turning to her new friends Grace and Olivia when she needs them most.
Jo Marie has big plans for her bed-and-breakfast. With the help of handyman Mark Taylor, she intends to plant a beautiful rose garden in time for her upcoming open house. Jo Marie and Mark rarely see eye to eye—especially on matters of home improvement—but she knows he has her best interests at heart. After the two walk the grounds, Jo Marie realizes that her beloved rescue dog, Rover, is missing, and at a time when she most needs a friend, Mark abruptly leaves. Confused by Mark’s behavior and worried for Rover’s safety, Jo Marie searches for her precious pup all over Cedar Cove. Rover is on an adventure of his own—one that will lead to a delightful surprise for two unlikely people.
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