Seaside Springtime: For All My Tomorrows / Yours and Mine

by Debbie Macomber, Brenda Novak

Sometimes love needs some time to bloom. Get swept up in these two stories of women finding someone when they are finally ready to love again.

For All My Tomorrows

Lynn Danfort had always counted on the cop she loved, but then her husband was killed in the line of duty, leaving Lynn a widow and a single mom. Now, three years later, Ryder Matthews, her husband's partner and best friend, is back in town—and he seems interested in having a place in Lynn's life. The truth is, Ryder's in love with her. She's just not sure if she's ready to love him.

Yours and Mine

Marriage is an experience that single mom Joanna Parsons doesn’t plan to repeat, no matter what her daughter thinks. Tanner Lund feels the same way. Like Joanna, he got divorced after a short, disastrous marriage, and he’s raising his daughter alone. But the girls have other plans in mind—and it involves the best friends becoming sisters. Both Tanner and Joanna are determined to avoid marriage, yet there’s no resisting their growing attraction…

“It’s impossible not to cheer for Macomber’s characters.” —BookPage

Contains the bonus story Home for the Holidays by Brenda Novak

Natasha Sharp was just a teenager when her mom married Mack Amos’s dad, and despite her crush, Mack always held her at arm’s length. Years after their parents’ divorce, they’re both adults when they run into each other at their hometown Christmas market. Will Mack still keep his distance, or is the timing finally right for their love?

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance

464 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published April 27, 2021

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

[Nan Lueder Tiedeman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bizarre book. The book contains two of Macomber's early stories and the first 4 chapters of s Christmas book by another author. The title must have been picked out of thin air. The two Macomber stories are almost identical. The first is about the widow of a police officer and his former partner. The second is about two divorced parents of 11 years girls who are best friends. Both stories involve extremely vocal and often bratty kids, extreme reactions to sexual encounters, and lots of coffee! Don't waste your time unless you have a lot of it. Quick read.

[Mavis Koon · Rating 1 out of 5]

There are two stories in this book. They both have bratty kids and poor discipline by parents. One is about a widow and one is divorced both with stories that go back and forth—yes I want a relationship/no never. The adults act immature and silly most of the time. The second book did have humorous aspects that made me laugh out loud. Both relationships focus so much on the physical attraction you feel like you’re reading about teenagers. Not really worth the time.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 novellas & an excerpt from another book at the end.. the first novella I didn’t really like- the dynamics between the 2 weren’t great and the children did not act like their ages at all. The second novella was cute & fun. The excerpt at the end was ok but didn’t hook me.

The most important question I had after reading the
book was how the hell the title and cover art was picked, since none of the stories were set in the spring or were by the sea. Very strange.

[Kirsten Campbell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Worst Debbie macomber book I’ve ever read and the first one I’ve never finished. Firstly I love Debbie macomber books but the male character in this book is an absolute asshole I couldn’t imagine anyone liking him let alone loving him. If it were me and my son and I were widowed god forbid but RUN!!!! I would NEVER allow myself to be in a situation like Lynn’s. The book made me uncomfortable to say the least RUN!!!!

[Ash Keyes]

Great beach book that's a cozy read very common with Macomber

[Lisa Taylor · Rating 1 out of 5]

2 short stories by Macomber and a book excerpt by Novak.

The first story kinda made me sick. Should have had a trigger warning that the male character was going to practically force himself on the single mom/widow of his best friend and then be a dick later.

Second story was ok for light, mindless beach reading.

The book excerpt wasn't bad, but didn't make me want to get into the extensive series.

[Christie Omo · Rating 2 out of 5]

The main male character in the first book gave me major ick. While the author tried to smooth it out in the last few pages, it was too little too late.

The second book was slightly better, but it was still a two star book. The main characters weren't on the same page and suddenly in the last 15 pages all is perfect with barely a conversation. The endings of both books needed more development.

[Angie Nelsen]

I love when they combine two great stories into one book. Always with Debbie Macomber books she writes the characters so realistic and I feel like I know them, the situations they are going through during the story and always find myself invested in their lives. Great author, great stories.

[Sarina Singh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Both stories were very sweet and full of emotions. Each story talked about how young children/ preteens experience losing a parent and how they find another parent figure in a person that their mom/dad fall in love with.

[Addison Muhlbach · Rating 3 out of 5]

The kids don’t act their age but just suspend your disbelief and you will enjoy these books! I did! I read this book for the plot of the first story but I ended up like book two better. The romance felt more natural and not as back and forth as story 2(though the quick break ups are a staple of this author) they did happen in both.

[Gayle Adelmann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Felt the second story just rushed to make it a happy ending. Wish they would have gotten married and blend the 2 families together. A little something missing

[Ann Boytim · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.0 Two stories in one book - easy reading

[Kirsten Wild · Rating 1 out of 5]

I love Debbie Macomber and enjoy her books this one was no different. It took a little bit of time to get into it but once I did, it went fairly quickly.

[laurel jones · Rating 2 out of 5]

light easy beachtime reading

[Stephanie Keith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't realize these were shorter stories. They didn't have any depth-simple plots-very predictable.

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

For fans of a Debbie Macomber and a Brenda Novak preview.

[Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was just ok. I didn't like how Ryder was rushing their relationship

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best of her work. Decided not to read the second story, as reviews were much like the first story.

[A.m. · Rating 1 out of 5]

Predictable. I had to force myself to finish it.

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining enough for bedtime reading.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved both stories in this book. Sometimes love does win!

[elizabeth sawyer · Rating 1 out of 5]

Couldn’t finish. Different story/sections. Too short and simplistic.

[Tina Hopkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute Romance Novel.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

[Dianne Carter · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was two love stories in one book. Love stories about second loves. Short and easy reading. Not my favorite books of Debbie’s but again, easy reading.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

both stories were great . I love her books .

[Emma Inman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Same review as "for all my tomorrows"; which is the first book in "Seaside Springtime"

[Jennifer Gibbons · Rating 2 out of 5]

Definitely an easy beach read

[Jackalyn]

This book is a re-release of two of Macomber's older works (from 1989). I was quickly reminded that her more recent work is far better than her older books. The first story was definitely not up to her current standards; the second one was better than the first, but still lacking.

The book also included a short story by Brenda Novak. This story was not at all in keeping with Macomber standards -- it was a total waste of time and I would not recommend this author.

[BECKY · Rating 5 out of 5]

love it