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Denim and Diamonds / A Cold Creek Reunion
Second choice, or second chance?
Restless teenager Letty Ellison left Red Springs, Wyoming, with an audacious dream. She was going to LA to become a superstar. And she was never coming back.
Now, nearly ten years later, Letty returns to Red Springs with one last hope: Chase Brown.
Chase never left Red Springs—his ties to the land are what kept him from following Letty. So when she returns home with a bruised ego, a young daughter and a hopeful smile, wary Chase needs to ask himself a tough question: Is he just the backup plan—or is he finally on the threshold of happily-ever-after?
A Cold Creek Reunion by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne
Fire chief Taft Bowman knows all about rescues. So when his wounded ex-fiancée returns home with her kids, he's ready to answer the call—if only she'll trust him again.
Restless teenager Letty Ellison left Red Springs, Wyoming, with an audacious dream. She was going to LA to become a superstar. And she was never coming back.
Now, nearly ten years later, Letty returns to Red Springs with one last hope: Chase Brown.
Chase never left Red Springs—his ties to the land are what kept him from following Letty. So when she returns home with a bruised ego, a young daughter and a hopeful smile, wary Chase needs to ask himself a tough question: Is he just the backup plan—or is he finally on the threshold of happily-ever-after?
A Cold Creek Reunion by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne
Fire chief Taft Bowman knows all about rescues. So when his wounded ex-fiancée returns home with her kids, he's ready to answer the call—if only she'll trust him again.
432 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 29, 2016
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Debbie Macomber
908 books20.7k 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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July 13, 2023
This book had two stories, the first one Denim and Diamonds. It was well written, but full of misunderstandings, miscommunication, and stubbornness. Chase and Letty used to be an item. But Letty leaves for California for a singing career. Nine years later, she doesn’t have a singing career, but she does have a daughter, Cricket. Letty has to have heart surgery, but she decides not to tell anyone, which results in misunderstandings. Chase realizes what is happening when he follows Letty to a doctor appointment. Chase wants to get married because if anything happens, he would raise Cricket. The surgery is successful, but afterward Chase thinks that Letty is going to leave him again! Stubborn Letty decides to leave because she is so mad at Chase, until the truth comes out. Chase sold part of his land to pay for the surgery. Very unfortunate, since Letty was able to get government insurance. Chase tells Letty he loves her, obviously, and they live happily ever after.
We never know what happens with Lonny and Joy Fuller. They obviously have feelings for each other but all Lonny does is make snide remarks and argues with Joy.
A Cold Creek Reunion - this story had similarities with the previous one such as long lost loves who left and are coming home. Their children also happen to really really like the men their mom’s left behind. In this story, Taft is very willing and eager to love Laura’s two children, even if he’s not their father. Laura has come back to Idaho after her husband, who happened to be cheater, has been killed along with his mistress in a boating accident. Taft, fire chief, sees Laura when there was a fire at her mom’s inn, accidentally started by Laura’s son, Alex. By the way, Alex is only 6 in the story but says and does things like he’s at least ten.
Laura and Taft continually run into each other, not only because it’s a small town, but because he is doing repairs at the inn and his sister, Caidy, invites Laura and her children to go horseback riding.
Laura has mixed feelings about Taft. She was the one who called off their wedding ten years ago because Taft wasn’t in the right frame of mind to be getting married soon after his parents were murdered. Spending more time with Taft, and especially Taft saving her children from drowning in the river makes Laura realize she’s in love with him and wants to spend the rest of her life with him especially in his newly built cabin that Laura happened to design when they were dating.
We never know what happens with Lonny and Joy Fuller. They obviously have feelings for each other but all Lonny does is make snide remarks and argues with Joy.
A Cold Creek Reunion - this story had similarities with the previous one such as long lost loves who left and are coming home. Their children also happen to really really like the men their mom’s left behind. In this story, Taft is very willing and eager to love Laura’s two children, even if he’s not their father. Laura has come back to Idaho after her husband, who happened to be cheater, has been killed along with his mistress in a boating accident. Taft, fire chief, sees Laura when there was a fire at her mom’s inn, accidentally started by Laura’s son, Alex. By the way, Alex is only 6 in the story but says and does things like he’s at least ten.
Laura and Taft continually run into each other, not only because it’s a small town, but because he is doing repairs at the inn and his sister, Caidy, invites Laura and her children to go horseback riding.
Laura has mixed feelings about Taft. She was the one who called off their wedding ten years ago because Taft wasn’t in the right frame of mind to be getting married soon after his parents were murdered. Spending more time with Taft, and especially Taft saving her children from drowning in the river makes Laura realize she’s in love with him and wants to spend the rest of her life with him especially in his newly built cabin that Laura happened to design when they were dating.
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June 5, 2020
I love Debbie Macomber books, Her books always find happiness and love in each of one. I am glad that letty and chase found love and the soul mate of life. Chase accepted Letty's daughter as her own. Cricket is a curious, adorable, little girl looking for a daddy. I hope Lonny finds love with Joy. In military match, I did wonder if Avery and Jennifer get together but love stories always end in love. I like how it is a family book, involving siblings and parent. This in the first book I read of Patricia Davids. It was a good book.
May 21, 2020
Going back home after leaving small-town life is hard. Lety Ellison left REd Springs, Wyoming to find fame and success in California. Now, ten years later, a five-year-old child in tow. Her former boyfriend suspects her reasons for return and is hurt, angry, cautious in dealing with her again. But Letty has reasons to be home. Good story - how a young child adapts faster than her mother and recognizes good qualities in a person on face value.
March 28, 2019
Not the best Debbie Macomber novel that I have ever read but it was still pretty good. I guess I had a hard time wrapping my brain around the fact that the main characters get married (and you would think that that is the end of the story.....but no) and still Chase finds some hidden conflict to cause strife in the relationship (typical male lol - just kidding).
March 22, 2021
In the author's notes, Macomber mentions that this is one of her earliest books. The good news is that she has come a long way. The bad news is that this plot is so full of holes as to make it useful only as a parody of a good romance novel or perhaps a part of a lesson plan in a writing course. I was looking for a light read, not a "dumbing down."
June 19, 2018
3.2 Stars: sweet little book but the ending was evident in first several pages.
January 14, 2020
Very simple, easy to read story.
February 15, 2020
Loved it. I am a romantic, what can I say!
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June 7, 2020Only read Denim and Diamonds
February 22, 2023
Good traditional romance and enjoyed the second story a lot as well
February 28, 2023
Really enjoyed reading it.
May 20, 2023
Fast read. Storyline moved sufficient to keep interesting. Enjoyed characters.
June 11, 2016
Denim and Diamonds by Debbie Macomber is a sweet love story. Letty left Red Springs, Wyoming to pursue a singing career in LA. She left behind, Chase, who had been the love of her life. But she wanted to pursue her dream and left him in the dust. It is nine years later and Letty has returned home with a daughter. Her singing career is down the tubes and Cricket's father wants nothing to do with either one of them. On top of all that Letty has some health issues that she is keeping a secret. Take a trip to Red Springs and follow Letty and Chase on their twisted journey to a happily ever after.
This is a two-in-one book. Also included is RaeAnne Thayne's A Cold Creek Reunion. I have enjoyed every Cold Creek book I have read and this was no exception. Taft and Laura grew up together and then fell in love. They were all set to get married and Taft's parents were murdered in a robbery gone bad. Taft did not handle it well at all. She gave him an ultimatum and ultimately they parted ways. Laura went to Spain to pursue her hotel management career and while there married and had two children. It was not a happy marriage as her husband played around. Unfortunately he and his latest flavor of the month were killed in a boating accident six months before. That is when Laura decides it is time to go home and let her children know their grandmother. Laura and Taft cross paths often and both feel that old spark. He wants her to know he has changed and isn't the selfish player the town has made him out to be. He wants to win Laura back but doesn't know how. Laura is petrified to break down the walls she has put up around her heart. She doesn't want to take a chance and then have it not work out particularly now that there are her two children to think of. It is a sweet story following these two on their journey to forever.
Two great stories in one book. Go pick it up and start reading!
This is a two-in-one book. Also included is RaeAnne Thayne's A Cold Creek Reunion. I have enjoyed every Cold Creek book I have read and this was no exception. Taft and Laura grew up together and then fell in love. They were all set to get married and Taft's parents were murdered in a robbery gone bad. Taft did not handle it well at all. She gave him an ultimatum and ultimately they parted ways. Laura went to Spain to pursue her hotel management career and while there married and had two children. It was not a happy marriage as her husband played around. Unfortunately he and his latest flavor of the month were killed in a boating accident six months before. That is when Laura decides it is time to go home and let her children know their grandmother. Laura and Taft cross paths often and both feel that old spark. He wants her to know he has changed and isn't the selfish player the town has made him out to be. He wants to win Laura back but doesn't know how. Laura is petrified to break down the walls she has put up around her heart. She doesn't want to take a chance and then have it not work out particularly now that there are her two children to think of. It is a sweet story following these two on their journey to forever.
Two great stories in one book. Go pick it up and start reading!
April 14, 2016
In her teenage years Letty Ellison left Red Springs Wyoming to become a singing star in LA and swore she would never come back but all has changed and Letty returned home with her daughter Letty settles down on her family owned ranch and meets up with her old boyfriend Chase. Chase has been hurt over the years after Letty left him and is determined not to get into any relationship with her again but things turn around with the help of Cricket Lettys daughter. Letty is also trying to marry off her batchelor brother.
September 19, 2016
Red Springs, Wyoming
Letty Ellison(single mom)& (her daughter)+Chase Brown()
BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!
A Cold Creek Reunion by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne
Taft Bowman(Fire chief,bro,ex,)+ Santiago(ex-fiancée,hotel manager,daughter) &Alex (her son) and Maya(her daughter)
Letty Ellison(single mom)& (her daughter)+Chase Brown()
BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!
A Cold Creek Reunion by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne
Taft Bowman(Fire chief,bro,ex,)+ Santiago(ex-fiancée,hotel manager,daughter) &Alex (her son) and Maya(her daughter)
February 19, 2024
This book is not a mystery but if you are looking a very nice contemporary romance, pick up any books from Debbie Macomber.
She also has Christmas theme books too that have been made into movies on the Hallmark Channel.
She also has Christmas theme books too that have been made into movies on the Hallmark Channel.
June 30, 2016
Nice easy summer read by Macomber bonus story by Raeanne Thayne.
July 29, 2016
enjoyable timeless country themed stories
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