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Shadow Chasing
Debbie Macomber’s signature charm shines in this classic novel about a young woman whose encounter with true love is twisted by a heartbreaking dilemma.
With only seven days to unwind in the sun-drenched splendor of Mexico, Carla Walker isn’t expecting to find “Mr. Right.” Then she meets Philip Garrison, and all her plans for a casual vacation fling melt away. But when Carla finds out that Philip is a cop—just like her father—she’s devastated. She’d always vowed to stay away from police officers and the tumultuous lifestyle that comes with them. Despite their chemistry, and Philip’s persistence, Carla ends the affair.
Only when she returns home to Seattle does Carla realize that it hadn’t just been the tropical sun that set her blood afire; it had been Philip. Now she wants him back. But is Carla willing to sacrifice her biggest deal breaker for true love?
With only seven days to unwind in the sun-drenched splendor of Mexico, Carla Walker isn’t expecting to find “Mr. Right.” Then she meets Philip Garrison, and all her plans for a casual vacation fling melt away. But when Carla finds out that Philip is a cop—just like her father—she’s devastated. She’d always vowed to stay away from police officers and the tumultuous lifestyle that comes with them. Despite their chemistry, and Philip’s persistence, Carla ends the affair.
Only when she returns home to Seattle does Carla realize that it hadn’t just been the tropical sun that set her blood afire; it had been Philip. Now she wants him back. But is Carla willing to sacrifice her biggest deal breaker for true love?
180 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1986
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Debbie Macomber
899 books20.6k 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 28, 2016
Predictable but a cute, fun read
December 6, 2021
No nii naiivne raamat ja sellel tädil oli ikka täielik politseinike- / isakompleks.
Stiilinäiteid:
"Ma ei arva, et niisugune suudlus on avalikes kohtades lubatud."
Mees ütleb naisele "Sinust saab imeilus rase." Ja naine vastab punastades "Ma soovin, et sa ei ütleks selliseid asju."
Ühesõnaga ei olnud tavaline naistekas vaid väga siivas ja kummaline raamat. Lõpuks märkasin vaadata kirjutamise aastat, 1986. Maailm on ikka vahepeal muutunud. 😁
Stiilinäiteid:
"Ma ei arva, et niisugune suudlus on avalikes kohtades lubatud."
Mees ütleb naisele "Sinust saab imeilus rase." Ja naine vastab punastades "Ma soovin, et sa ei ütleks selliseid asju."
Ühesõnaga ei olnud tavaline naistekas vaid väga siivas ja kummaline raamat. Lõpuks märkasin vaadata kirjutamise aastat, 1986. Maailm on ikka vahepeal muutunud. 😁
May 12, 2024
I just can’t imagine what it would be like to be married to a policeman … This story has some twists and turns and every one is realistic.
January 17, 2021
Ootasin rohkemat. Tundus, et raamatus on 2 jonnivat peategelest (Carla oli eriti ärritav), kes ei saa kuidagi aru, mida üksteiselt soovivad. Romantikale kohaselt on lool muidugi positiivne lõpp, aga seda raamatut ma enam kätte ei võtaks.
May 11, 2020
Muy tonta, no me gusto
July 28, 2019
Just a fun vacay read. Could have been better though. Carla was one irritating person. They just seemed so off together no real chemistry amongst the 2.
January 7, 2025
I give this book a 3 1/2 stars. It was a sweet story but not my favorite book of hers. It seemed too rushed and unrealistic to me.
November 5, 2016
Bought at church rummage sale.
Carla and her friend are on vacation in Mexico. Other trips have been nice but they didn't have any chance at romance. The next two men who enter the bar and order a margarita will be their "targets". They are both out of their comfort zones but end up having very nice vacations, but can these men really be their soul mates?
Easy read
Carla and her friend are on vacation in Mexico. Other trips have been nice but they didn't have any chance at romance. The next two men who enter the bar and order a margarita will be their "targets". They are both out of their comfort zones but end up having very nice vacations, but can these men really be their soul mates?
Easy read
September 7, 2019
Typical Debbie book. Girl find man with a twist, they fall in love but try to deny it . Realize after they love each other. Still good though
November 23, 2021
I found this book in a used book bin and thought I had read and enjoyed some of her work in the past. I forced myself to finish this book, as I realized it was one of two stories in “A Second Glance”. It was horrible. 🤦🏻♀️
Giving two stars instead of one simply because it wasn’t bad enough to entirely ditch, and I was able to at least finish it. But I will definitely not be recommending this book to anymore, nor will I be reading any more of Debbie’s work in the future. Back to the used book bin you go! Maybe someone out there enjoys her....
Giving two stars instead of one simply because it wasn’t bad enough to entirely ditch, and I was able to at least finish it. But I will definitely not be recommending this book to anymore, nor will I be reading any more of Debbie’s work in the future. Back to the used book bin you go! Maybe someone out there enjoys her....
April 8, 2019
Love Trumps All
This is a beautiful love story. What begins as a Mexican vacation to find romance, leads to true love. This love is not without its trials and tribulations, but it certainly proves the adage that love conquers all. On a personal level, I feel incredulous at true, undying, marrying kind love being found after a mere six days. However, this is a fun, quick read.
This is a beautiful love story. What begins as a Mexican vacation to find romance, leads to true love. This love is not without its trials and tribulations, but it certainly proves the adage that love conquers all. On a personal level, I feel incredulous at true, undying, marrying kind love being found after a mere six days. However, this is a fun, quick read.
April 30, 2019
Ending was good
I can't remember the last time I disliked a character as much as I disliked Carla, the heroine of this book. I could not understand why anyone would like her, much less fall head over heels in love, as our hero Philip did. At about the point I was convinced I couldn't stand it anymore, she began to grow past her issues and the ending redeemed the book.
I can't remember the last time I disliked a character as much as I disliked Carla, the heroine of this book. I could not understand why anyone would like her, much less fall head over heels in love, as our hero Philip did. At about the point I was convinced I couldn't stand it anymore, she began to grow past her issues and the ending redeemed the book.
December 27, 2021
Enjoyable!
On vacation with her friend, Carla meets Philip, and the two hit it off immediately. However, once she finds out that Philip is a cop, she vows not to be drawn into the same miserable unhappiness as her mother has been, since her father is also a cop. Can she come to terms with her fears or will she lose out on the love of a lifetime? A quick, fun read.
On vacation with her friend, Carla meets Philip, and the two hit it off immediately. However, once she finds out that Philip is a cop, she vows not to be drawn into the same miserable unhappiness as her mother has been, since her father is also a cop. Can she come to terms with her fears or will she lose out on the love of a lifetime? A quick, fun read.
March 16, 2019
Shadow Chasing
As with all of your book's Debbie you kept me entertained all the way through to the end. I love all your books whether they are stand alone stories as this o n e is or a series. I'm so glad Carla was able to work through her issues for true love.
As with all of your book's Debbie you kept me entertained all the way through to the end. I love all your books whether they are stand alone stories as this o n e is or a series. I'm so glad Carla was able to work through her issues for true love.
November 30, 2019
Carla and her friend both have romances while on vacation in Mazatlan, Mexico, but hers turns out to be a policeman like her father. She’s vowed never to date policemen but this holiday romance with Philip changes her mind and her heart.
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July 25, 2020
Carla and her friend go on vacation. She meets Philip. Even though he is a cop, she falls for him. She fights her feelings for him. She is stubborn but her family is on his side. Philip is a patient man.
August 17, 2020
Originally written in 1986, this was fun to read for something different. Although the female character - Carla - drove me to distraction with her “I will never marry a policeman”, but “I love you” and going back and forth between the two opposites.
November 30, 2022
This a quick read and a good read.
Carla does not expect to fall in love until she meets Philip.
Then she learns he is a cop. She has to overcome this fear.
Philip comes to see her, and Carla has to love this man.
They find their love when they least expected it.
Good read.
Carla does not expect to fall in love until she meets Philip.
Then she learns he is a cop. She has to overcome this fear.
Philip comes to see her, and Carla has to love this man.
They find their love when they least expected it.
Good read.
June 13, 2020
Defi itely some of her earlier writing. It didn't draw me in like so many of her books have.
July 6, 2020
Shadow Chasing and Yesterday Once More....2 stories in one book...Titled A second Glance
January 25, 2021
24 lehega on mees välja valitud, Daddy issued ära räägitud, poolenisti ära armutud.... Ma ei tea, kas see on tõesti nii halb raamat või minu nõudmised raamatule on lihtsalt palju kõrgemad.
June 29, 2021
Excellent
July 29, 2021
A good read by Ms. Debbie Macomber.
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September 28, 2021
Good little book, it takes the girl forever to actually let herself love the man but still a good book
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October 22, 2021
Not one of Debbie Macomber’s best. A little corny and drawn out!
December 29, 2021
This was one of my favorites. I just wish that it didn't end the way it did. I need more!!!
September 1, 2022
Good fast moving book
August 5, 2023
Carla meets a man in Mexico. She just wants a fun vacation and a little romance.
May 1, 2024
The dithering truly annoyed me. The story was different.
March 18, 2025
A pleasant enough read, Carla is on holiday with Nancy and they both find romance but will it be a holiday fling or something deeper and more meaningful.
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