Finally You

by Debbie Macomber

For two couples, discovering each other means finally finding love

No Competition

Local architect Shayne Reynolds is an art collector, but when it comes to Carrie Lockett, he’s as interested in the artist as he is in her California landscapes and stunning portraits. The talented and reclusive Carrie, however, rejects his overtures, but she won’t tell him why…even though he knows she returns his feelings.

All Things Considered

Single mom Lanni Matthiessen has worked hard to make a nice life for her daughter. She never expected to see her trouble-magnet ex, Judd, ever again. So why did it feel so right to Lanni when Judd walked back into her life? And why did she agree to accompany him to the Matthiessen ranch when all it could do was bring back dangerous memories?

Genres: Romance

416 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published December 29, 2020

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

[Michelle Kellar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review to come.....
2 stories in one paperback.
"No Competition"

"All Things Considered"

[Phylis Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Carrie is an artist. She paints wonderful paintings but she is so insure. She is in town an her sister Camile is the beautiful one. Shane is an architect who loves Carrie's paintings. He buys one that she has done of her sister, Camille. Since he seems so enthralled with that painting She does not think she has a chance of competing with her sister so she becomes rude to him to push him away.

Carrie really likes him but is afraid that she will lose him once he finds out about her sister. That seems to always happen to her.

I really enjoyed this book and could not put it down. At times I didn't know whether I should laugh or cry. Check it out for yourself. I think you will enjoy it.

[Becki · Rating 2 out of 5]

So this is a two novella collection. The first one was decent. I enjoyed it. However, the second one...I wouldn't even give one star to. Nothing in it made sense. There were so many poor word choices. In no reality does it take three days to drive from Seattle to anywhere in Montana...especially when you're driving from morning to at least mid-afternoon. Every single character was a self-centered brat. The two main characters didn't have anything like a true relationship - just attraction fueled passion. Their interactions and "relationship" was both destructive and toxic right to the end. Hated it.

[Mikaela · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used to love Debbie McComber, maybe it was the cedar cove series or maybe it’s because my taste for romance isn’t as juvenile as it used to be. But I was irritated with the main character of no competition. Her self doubt and insecurity was bothersome. The second book, all things considered was okay, but again the back and forth and self doubt got boring. Worth it if you’re looking for a quick read and a break from your normal genre. I gave it three stars because it made me did feel some emotions.

[Bev Walkling · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is not one of Macombers better books. Originally written in 1987 it has a rather dated feel to it especially in the second novella where one character prevents phone calls from reaching another. Cell phones were way less common in '87. Both novellas had female characters who were either low self esteem or completely ridiculously immature. The first novella, No Competition was better than All Things Considered which was the second. I had to force myself to finish that one.

[Bonny Rambarran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two amazing love stories!!! Loved this!

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two Hallmark movies in one book!

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give it more than five stars I would. This is by far the best book I have read in a long time

[Tammi Kendall · Rating 5 out of 5]

2 wonderful stories !

[Katrina Murray-hesterlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

🙏💐

[Donna Magruder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two awesome stories well written and muched loved .

[Joan Sobiech · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always enjoy reading Debbie’s books. Always keep you in suspense.

[Kristi Powers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fairly predictable romance.. two stories in one book. Better than watching a movie!