Discovering Home: A Wholesome Contemporary Romance About Small Town Life and Unexpected Love

by Debbie Macomber

Rediscover two classic romantic stories about finding love and creating family, only from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.

Father’s Day

Single mom Robin Masterson’s ten-year-old son, Jeff, thinks he needs a dog more than anything in the world. And there just happens to be one right next door! But the friendly black Lab belongs to Cole Camden, the unfriendliest man in the neighborhood. Robin can understand why Cole’s solitary life has made him cold—her own much-loved husband died when Jeff was just a baby. Still, Jeff persists…and soon his mom and Cole are looking at each other in a whole new way.

Lone Star Baby

Wade McMillen might be a minister, but he’s also a man. An unmarried and very attractive one. Is it as a man that he responds to the lovely young woman who shows up in Promise, pregnant and alone? Or as a man of God? Maybe it’s both. Amy Thornton hopes to make a new life for herself and her baby, and to do that, she needs Reverend McMillen’s help, his compassion. What she wants is the love of a man named Wade…


Father's Day originally published, June 1, 1991 by Harlequin.

Lone Star Baby originally published, June 1, 1998 by Harlequin.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Chick Lit

286 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 11, 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

[Beth]

Re read of both stories.

[Lori Wolf-Heffner · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's nice having two books in one volume like this--no need to close the ebook file and open a new one :)

I'll just keep this short.

I LOVED Father's Day--it truly was something different and special. I found Lone Star Baby not as enjoyable, almost a little too cheesy (sorry!). But the characters were wonderful.

Definitely two stories to enjoy if you haven't read them yet.

[Linda A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love, Trust, Home

These two stories are beautiful and fun. The author has a way of writing heartwarming stories, and Discovering Home is no exception. Because I have read many Debbie Macomber novels, I am spoiled. I am use to fuller character development and plots that take more time to resolve. Still, I thoroughly enjoyed escaping into these love stories.

[Connie Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two great hallmark type stories. First one a widow moves to a new home and spends the first night sleeping in a tent with her ten year old som. They wake up with a black lab sleeping between them and a neighbor angrily looking for his dog. The second story is a 6 month pregnant girl hops off the bus at the last second in a town called Promise Texas.

[David Richey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Promise and a Welcome

Delightful story of a community's acceptance of a pregnant woman and the gift of of friendship and love shared by them all

[Ellen Campbell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not her usual

Both stories were subpar for this author. Very slow moving, too predictable. But on a more positive note, Ms Macomber always elicits a feel good

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book consists of 2 cozy romances. Both are easy reads that are hard to put down. Great characters with great story lines.. You can't go wrong reading a book by Debbie Macomber!

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Maybe it was accurate in describing what preteen boys are like, but good grief the 10-year-old son in this was annoying AF.

[Marjorie M. Lotz]

Discovering Home

A delightful, fun book that you won't want to put down once you start reading! Loved all the characters here!!

[Marcia Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could rate it higher I would. Fantastic, insightful, so real to life just unbelievable. Great never wanted to put down till the end .

[Esther Bos · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book includes two of Macomber's previously published stories. Both are pleasant romances that are good beach reads.

[Bev · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite authors…she never disappoints

[Cindy G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Classic Macomber

A feel good pair of stories from a great author. Macomber writes of real people, honest feelings, and always a message of hope.
A feel good story.

[Cathie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both stories are very good. I love Debbie’s stories. You love her characters as if the were friends.