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A Second Glance: Shadow Chasing / Yesterday Once More
Sometimes to find love you have to try again…
Shadow Chasing
The last man Carla Walker is going to count on is a cop—as far as her love life’s concerned. Her dad is a police officer, so she’s already decided that’s not the kind of future she wants. She knows about the long hours, the unpredictable calls, the danger. Carla meets Philip Garrison on vacation, and it’s more than a holiday fling. She falls for him. Hard. And then she learns he’s a cop…
Yesterday Once More
Three years ago, Julie Houser fled from Wichita, Kansas—and left her husband-to-be practically standing at the altar. Julie couldn’t face the vast disparity between her own middle-class background and his family’s wealth, not to mention his mother’s disapproval. But she never got over Daniel, and now she’s back, hoping she can convince him to give marriage another chance.
Shadow Chasing
The last man Carla Walker is going to count on is a cop—as far as her love life’s concerned. Her dad is a police officer, so she’s already decided that’s not the kind of future she wants. She knows about the long hours, the unpredictable calls, the danger. Carla meets Philip Garrison on vacation, and it’s more than a holiday fling. She falls for him. Hard. And then she learns he’s a cop…
Yesterday Once More
Three years ago, Julie Houser fled from Wichita, Kansas—and left her husband-to-be practically standing at the altar. Julie couldn’t face the vast disparity between her own middle-class background and his family’s wealth, not to mention his mother’s disapproval. But she never got over Daniel, and now she’s back, hoping she can convince him to give marriage another chance.
- GenresRomance
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published April 21, 2020
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142 people want to read
About the author
Debbie Macomber
907 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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March 29, 2022
What in the toxic relationship did I just read. 1.5 ⭐️
June 19, 2021
Both books had a lot of back and forth- we can be together, we can never overcome the obstacles before us. I loved the second one more- Yesterday Once More. Love the happy endings they always have and that Debbie Macomber does such a great job with the storytelling!
October 10, 2020
for the life of me I could NOT find this book on goodreads..so I entered this in myself..it stars two stories of a second look at love and they are both beautiful.
August 31, 2024
quick read. two stories in one book.
Fun to read.
Fun to read.
December 29, 2024
I love Debbie's short stories !
February 25, 2025
Such fun reads. Happy endings! No real drama - No crime / murder / mystery. just the best in everyday normal romance.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 15, 2025
I have read a lot of her books and just now picked up on the Christian vibe. I confess, I didn’t finish it and I won’t be reading more of hers. I just don’t enjoy the preachiness.
June 9, 2025
easy read love stories
January 27, 2022
I would have given this one 2.5 stars if it was an option, only because of the 2nd story in the book.
The first story, Shadow Chasing was awful. I really didn't like Carla, the main character. She really, really didn't want to date a cop, and had a ridiculous reaction to finding out that the guy she meets is a cop. But at the same time, she keeps interacting with him, even when they return home. Then once they do decide to date or marry whatever, she completely freaks out that he has been shot even though she hasn't been told that at all by his partner. Ugh. I was relieved when this one was over.
The 2nd book was a bit better in that I didn't really hate the lead Julie. She was a bit more likable, even though Daniel was kind of a jerk and not very agreeable. I mean from the beginning, you knew they would end up being in love again, but it wasn't a horrible read to get to that point.
I've really liked the other books by Debbie Macomber, maybe it's just her stand alone stories that are bad?
The first story, Shadow Chasing was awful. I really didn't like Carla, the main character. She really, really didn't want to date a cop, and had a ridiculous reaction to finding out that the guy she meets is a cop. But at the same time, she keeps interacting with him, even when they return home. Then once they do decide to date or marry whatever, she completely freaks out that he has been shot even though she hasn't been told that at all by his partner. Ugh. I was relieved when this one was over.
The 2nd book was a bit better in that I didn't really hate the lead Julie. She was a bit more likable, even though Daniel was kind of a jerk and not very agreeable. I mean from the beginning, you knew they would end up being in love again, but it wasn't a horrible read to get to that point.
I've really liked the other books by Debbie Macomber, maybe it's just her stand alone stories that are bad?
July 17, 2021
I'm not one to put the back of the book stuff on reviews... but this one doesn't have anyone on it.... so here it is....
Sometimes to find love you have to try again…
Shadow Chasing
The last man Carla Walker is going to count on is a cop—as far as her love life’s concerned. Her dad is a police officer, so she’s already decided that’s not the kind of future she wants. She knows about the long hours, the unpredictable calls, the danger. Carla meets Philip Garrison on vacation, and it’s more than a holiday fling. She falls for him. Hard. And then she learns he’s a cop…
Yesterday Once More
Three years ago, Julie Houser fled from Wichita, Kansas—and left her husband-to-be practically standing at the altar. Julie couldn’t face the vast disparity between her own middle-class background and his family’s wealth, not to mention his mother’s disapproval. But she never got over Daniel, and now she’s back, hoping she can convince him to give marriage another chance.
Sometimes to find love you have to try again…
Shadow Chasing
The last man Carla Walker is going to count on is a cop—as far as her love life’s concerned. Her dad is a police officer, so she’s already decided that’s not the kind of future she wants. She knows about the long hours, the unpredictable calls, the danger. Carla meets Philip Garrison on vacation, and it’s more than a holiday fling. She falls for him. Hard. And then she learns he’s a cop…
Yesterday Once More
Three years ago, Julie Houser fled from Wichita, Kansas—and left her husband-to-be practically standing at the altar. Julie couldn’t face the vast disparity between her own middle-class background and his family’s wealth, not to mention his mother’s disapproval. But she never got over Daniel, and now she’s back, hoping she can convince him to give marriage another chance.
January 11, 2021
Shadow Chasing (5 Stars) This story was fabulous! I loved the characters and just how everything flowed so well. This was a very light and clean romance (just kissing). I liked that it was a very fast read so if you wanted to take it to the beach or something this would be a great book to take with you.
Yesterday Once More (1 Star) This one after reading about two pages. Just didn't grab me the way Shadow Chasing did. So I decided to DNF it.
Yesterday Once More (1 Star) This one after reading about two pages. Just didn't grab me the way Shadow Chasing did. So I decided to DNF it.
June 1, 2021
yikes this was so baaaaad and am not even sorry to say that. The writing was awful, the characters were awful, the plot was awful and on top of all that even the romance was awful. The characters had nothing in common, they had zero chemistry, but somehow ended up falling in love after 2 days???? like whaaat!! Not to mention the amount of times that they fought, "broke up" and got back together 3 seconds later as if nothing had happened was so annyoing. Bleh don't read this. (:
January 27, 2024
Interesting story with a curve to it in the storyline. Two people in vacation, taking chances, yet one not sure they really want to commit for one specific reason. Not sure I could believe love would stop over one issue like this but then I wouldn’t know, I don’t have that phobia like Carla did. But I sure would have liked to have known what happened to her roommate and her love that she found on vacation. That was left open ended.
May 22, 2020
Shadow Chasing made me crazy. Carla was so whiny it was like a teenage drama/toddler meltdown over and over again. I love Debbie Macomber so I pushed through it hoping it got better but truly it never did.
Yesterday Once More was wonderful, loved the characters and didn’t want to put it down.
Yesterday Once More was wonderful, loved the characters and didn’t want to put it down.
December 9, 2022
This is a combination of 2 books. The second story was more my style and reminded me why I like Debbie Macomber for a fun, lighthearted read. The first story was grating. I don’t know that I’d recommend this book, but it was decent.
October 27, 2020
Both stories featured whiny characters who were incapable of communication in their relationships
November 18, 2020
Two stories in one Book. I read the paper back. Shadow Chasing and Yesterday Once More. Enjoyed both of them very much. Taking a chance on new love and returning to an old Love.
March 27, 2021
It was a love and hate stories.But love two happy endings.Another great stories by my first favorite romance author.
April 9, 2021
Unrealistic
October 29, 2021
This was 2 books in 1....Shadow Chasing and Yesterday Once More. Both I really liked. Great for a quick read after I just took almost a month reading a much longer book.
November 20, 2021
Book contains 2 stories: Shadow Chasing & Yesterday Once More.
May 19, 2024
Enjoyed both the stories 'Shadow Chasing' and 'Yesterday Once More' and great. Highly recommend reading both stories of possible romance connection and issues.
April 30, 2022
Not my favorite one, especially the 2nd story its a no.
June 12, 2022
Another excellent story from a wonderful author
March 28, 2023
It's so nice to know that love will begets fear and that true love will ways find its way home.
July 9, 2023
Purchased the book for 10 cents so I had to read it, right? The book consists of 2 mushy love stories about second chances at love. It was eh.
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