Yesterday Once More

by Debbie Macomber

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber comes a heartfelt novel about a young woman’s journey to earn forgiveness and her unexpected second chance at love. After abruptly calling off her engagement and leaving town three years earlier, Julie Houser is back in Wichita, hoping to start anew and earn the forgiveness of her ex-fiancé, Daniel Van Deen.

She may not have been ready to marry him back then, but she never stopped loving him—and still does. But every time she runs into Daniel, she can tell his hurt and anger haven’t faded; forgiveness won’t be so easy. But when his mother falls gravely ill and her only request is for Julie and Daniel to resume their happily ever after, can they make her wish come true?

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Contemporary

136 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 1986

About the author

Debbie 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.

Reviews

[Marianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yesterday Once More is the twenty-first stand-alone novel by popular American author, Debbie Macomber. Having left her wealthy fiancé Daniel Van Deen just before the wedding, some three years earlier, Julie Houser is back in town to face up to things. Back then Julie couldn’t cope with the way her prospective mother-in-law took over, insisting everything be done the right way (her way), and Daniel went along with it all. Now she’s ready to apologise and make amends, but it seems Daniel is still angry at her desertion. However, Clara Van Deen has done an about-face, with interesting results. Sweet romance. 3.5★s

[Izzah ꒰Duchess of Cabria ಇ ⭑✧ ᴏɴ ᴘᴀᴛʀᴇᴏɴ ✧ ⋆꒱ · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was almost okay.

The first half of their disagreement was angsty and entertaining. I wasn't a fan of the heroine doing the pursuing, but the angst was working for me.

The second half, him wanting her to quit working, felt contrived. Part is connected to the original disagreement (he doesn't trust her not to hurt him) but part was also simply him wanting his wife at home.

The way it's resolved is what made this fall from 'okay' to 'meh'.
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[Desi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Leído el 13/12/2010

NO ME ABANDONES
Yesterday once more

Tres años atrás, Julie Houser abandonó Wichita, Kansas, cuando estaba a punto de casarse. La joven y tímida Julie había sido incapaz de adentrarse en el mundo del atractivo y rico Daniel Van Deen, y de su madre...
Pero Julie no había podido olvidar a Daniel y decidió regresar para convencerlo de que un amor verdadero era algo demasiado valioso como para dejarlo atrás.

[Chloe (Always Booked) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 star (for a quick romance)
Debbie Macomber has a way of taking predictable and mediocre plots and making them into something really enjoyable.
This one is about a girl who just recently moved back to wichita from California in an attempt to make peace with the man she jilted. She left just before the wedding because his mother had taken over controlling their lives and it was more than she could take so she fled. However, she never expected that she’d miss Daniel so bad and that he actually was with fighting for.
When she starts work back in Wichita, she’s shocked to find out that her office is in the same building as Daniels law firm (which is named after himself so it seems a little unbelievable that she wouldn’t have known, but I’ll suspend my disbelief here). What follows is a hate to love story.
The girl goes to see his mom and make amends since Daniel is so not open to it and she’s shocked to find her frail and very sick. She’s not the controlling tyrant she was years ago. She’s remorseful for coming between her and Daniel and her dying wish is that the 2 of them get married. So they do with the understanding that they’ll put up a front for the mom then divorce when she dies.
Things don’t go to plan and the mom makes a full recovery (spurred on by the joy of seeing them married) and they actually fall in love again! In the end, she has a baby, quits her job (like Daniel wanted her to anyway- his way of making her depend on him) and they live happily ever after. I also loved her co worker Sherry who also ends up pregnant by her estranged husband.
This book is full of stereotypical patriarchal society and is definitely problematic in the way of diversity, but I still enjoyed it quite a bit.

[Hortensia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Una historia cortita, predecible pero encantadora y entretenida.

Perfecta para una tarde-noche fría con un poco tiempo libre.

[Dawn Livingston · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read an occasional romance novel but I don't consider myself a fan of the genre. Too easy to be sappy, predictable, annoying and even stupid. Debbie Macomber has lots of books but I've always ignored them because they sounded like the stereotypical romance but I decided to read one just to see what the big deal was about. I decided on this one. The idea of a woman who leaves her husband before the wedding, and then goes back to try to make amends because she knows she made a mistake appealed to me. I like second chances. The book was not a challenging read in any sense of the word, and that's okay, it's not what I wanted. I guess I've been watching the news channel too much and the news of shootings, and sexual harassment, etc. have gotten me down. I wanted a simple, pleasant, easy read with a happy ending and that's what I got. Just what I wanted. It's a book I would want to read again when I need something soothing to read. I recommend it. I might read another Macomber novel.

I have the large print version and it seems like it may be a condensed version, lacking a bit of detail.

[Paola Jaumot · Rating 2 out of 5]

This author is not for me at all. This is the second book I read by her because two of her books came together in one. I hated the first one and still decided to read this other one. It was a little better, but it's still so bad. All the characters suck once again, the plot is not good and the romance is hardly believable since they are always fighting and then get back together 5 seconds later just like in the other one. They're just bleh.

[Lindsay · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was ridiculous. A girl dumps her fiancé and then three years later she moves back to the town he lives in and even though he’s an ass to her they get married so his mom won’t die. And no one thinks this is weird? Even the coworker who briefly dated the guy seemed pretty chill about it. So dumb.

[Cathie McManus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three years ago, Julie fled. She felt like no one listened to her. She's back now. Daniel doesn't sem pleased to see her. His mother, on the other hand, is. Even though, Daniel said he forgives her, he doesn't act like he trusts. her. With hearts breaking, how can they survive?

[Deets · Rating 1 out of 5]

Love most of her other work, but this was awful. Literally made me laugh out loud multiple times because of how bad it was. Maybe it was an abbreviated version since the one I read was actually a part of the You...Again volume?

[Diane Shearer · Rating 2 out of 5]

This could be called How Not to FUBAR Your Life. A marriage of convenience in modern day. Didn’t do a thing for me. I think they’re both idiots, and the MIL just as manipulative as ever. At least it’s short. Didn’t waste too much time on it.

[Diann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yesterday Once More

This was a delightful story sour a woman who left her fiance just before their wedding 3 years before. Now she has returned and wants him back . She gets him Back.

[Di Schlenk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jilted at the altar by fiancée Julie just five days before their wedding Daniel has not trusted love since.

Three years later Julie reappears in his life to explain and repair the hurt.

[Jennifer Ohler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book!! I enjoy reading all of Debbie Macombers books.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book, not mushy gushy romance

[Shari · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book even though I knew how it would end. It shows how stupid we all can be and afraid to share feelings

[AH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Agreed sweet loving story of seconds chances and forgiveness.

[Nanci · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too many quick ups and downs for me. Seems to rush to the ending. Just fair.

[Cynthia Stigall · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a predictable love story and sometimes that's just what you need to read!!!

[Garnet · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a trial to ask for forgiveness - how much is one willing to go through? On another note, I wonder in real life if women get pregnant so often and it changes outcomes.

[Linda Still · Rating 3 out of 5]

What was with that very abrupt ending? Seriously, not even a chapter break to let us know. Very disappointed.

[Lorraine Otis · Rating 5 out of 5]

yesterday once more

A great storyline. I always love the characters Debbie Macomber creates. You won’t be disappointed. I Highly recommend this book.

[Janet Hiles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read by Debbie Macomber

This was a great story to read. Easy to read and keep up on the story. Really enjoyed this book.

[Julia A. Rietzke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay

Story seemed to drag a little and redundant. Not up Macomber's standard and a little disappointing. Not a total waste of time.

[Tricia Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, quick read, not as long as her other books. Sweet story about true love and having a second chance at love.

[Paige Pearson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I usually love this author's work, but this one fell flat for me. The characters were very two-dimensional, and the ending was very abrupt.

[Elizabeth Hughescallison · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was real short and the story could have been better with more character development. I was not impressed. Would not recommend unless you can read it for free.

[Naomi ☾ · Rating 2 out of 5]

i should have stopped at the beginning i dont believe in second chances yo and they were annoying

[Michele Gribling-yates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second Chances are great to have

Debbie never disappoints. I never read a book of hers I did not enjoy. Though there were some twists and turns it was a page turner . Read it and enjoy.

[Tanya · Rating 2 out of 5]

Must be a reprint, it's meh.

This must be a reprint!
This is so poorly formatted. Changes in time or places do not have a space between, so you're reading and suddenly it's the next day in the story!
The story is bland. Daniel isn't likeable and the whole thing is bland.
Don't waste your money on this.