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Any Sunday
A fiercely independent young woman takes a leap of faith by trusting a charming physician in this delightful novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.
Marjorie Majors has not been to a doctor since she was fourteen, and she’d like to keep it that way. As far as she is concerned, she has always been perfectly fine on her own. Marjorie doesn’t need—or want—anyone to take care of her. But when an unbearable case of appendicitis becomes too much to bear, Marjorie begrudgingly gives in, reluctant as ever.
Enter Dr. Sam Bretton, who is just as warm and friendly as he is handsome. It turns out that Sam's bedside manner can inspire confidence in anyone, and as he and Marjorie get to know one another, their friendship clearly has the potential to become something more. Yet Marjorie’s old defiant ways still linger, and she can’t help but hesitate to let a man into her heart. Will her stubbornness threaten to end her love story before it has even begun?
Marjorie Majors has not been to a doctor since she was fourteen, and she’d like to keep it that way. As far as she is concerned, she has always been perfectly fine on her own. Marjorie doesn’t need—or want—anyone to take care of her. But when an unbearable case of appendicitis becomes too much to bear, Marjorie begrudgingly gives in, reluctant as ever.
Enter Dr. Sam Bretton, who is just as warm and friendly as he is handsome. It turns out that Sam's bedside manner can inspire confidence in anyone, and as he and Marjorie get to know one another, their friendship clearly has the potential to become something more. Yet Marjorie’s old defiant ways still linger, and she can’t help but hesitate to let a man into her heart. Will her stubbornness threaten to end her love story before it has even begun?
126 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 1988
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Debbie Macomber
895 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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January 4, 2018
I'm so used to Debbie Macomber's books having 3 main storylines to follow. This felt weird --- with only one. Apparently it's an older story of hers. Oh well. Still good.
Lady works at a car dealer and tries to/not to fall in love with a handsome older Dr. Endless confusion. Hope this never happens in real life. Romance shouldn't be this difficult: it's unhealthy.
Lady works at a car dealer and tries to/not to fall in love with a handsome older Dr. Endless confusion. Hope this never happens in real life. Romance shouldn't be this difficult: it's unhealthy.
January 3, 2022
Any Sunday was a different take for me. Maybe it was my mood or maybe it’s the upcoming holidays. But I struggled with the bickering and unhappiness in this story. Or maybe it is the news and the never-ending doom and gloom of the pandemic and new viruses and mask mandates, etc. I guess I just wanted everything rosy and happy and so forth. But I found it seemed every other paged held some anger, some argument, some unhappiness. So I was just a bit off. I liked the story, I just was in angst myself about the characters being in angst! Lol!
January 29, 2016
Good book...I have not read one book by Debbie Macomber i have not like..She is a great GREAT AUTHOR..
November 13, 2024
As the first book I’ve read by Debbie Macomber, this was a refreshing, fluffy romance! ❤️ The story focuses on Marjorie Majors, an independent car saleswoman who reluctantly goes to the handsome, perfect Dr. Sam Bretton for a checkup, only to discover her pain is from appendicitis. As he looks after her, it’s clear he feels more than just professional concern or friendship for the stubborn, proud Marjorie. But will she accept his feelings, fearing he’s only with her out of pity and a desire to rescue her? Or will she finally understand that Dr. Sam loves her, flaws and all?
3 stars for the book. I love how patient and understanding Sam is, especially with a heroine like Marjorie! She’s so stubborn, proud, and often unlikeable. She refuses to go to the hospital, claiming she’s “independent” enough to know if she’s healthy. Then, when the doctors encourage her to eat or move around post-op, she’s ridiculously resistant, refusing hospital food because it’s “disgusting” even though she needs to eat to recover.
Having survived a burst appendix myself, I know how serious and painful the recovery can be. It took me about two weeks to eat normally again and nearly a month to walk properly. Marjorie’s casual attitude toward pain after surgery was hard for me to relate to; I don’t understand her indifference to the discomfort that usually follows a major operation.
The misunderstandings between Marjorie and Sam also became frustrating. It's always Marjorie who keeps on exploding emotionally about Sam treating her like a helpless "rescue kitten", Sam not wanting her "independence", and Sam who only treats her as a patient same as the other women. It's so infuriating! At first it was alright, the pain and the communication. But then it happened again! It's clear she's just listening to her "what ifs" and all assumptions she's thinking! Also, while I get that people have preferences, her aversion to babies felt strange, and I kept waiting for an explanation. Perhaps there wasn’t a backstory; she just disliked them., in her case.... Babies. Her feelings did shift a little after she held a baby and connected with her maternal side.
I’m honestly impressed with Dr. Sam's patience. When she didn't like babies although it was his dream to have children and babies of his own with her future wife, he composed himself, adjusted, and had a plan— they'll just adopt an older kid. When she doesn't know how to cook, although it was his dream to have a wife to cook with together— he adjusted again and thought he'll just cook for her. It's always Sam who's adjusting for her. But Marjorie? She just keeps on quarreling and crying about her want of independence like a spoiled kitten who's pride has been hurt, just because someone finally loved her.
By the end, Marjorie does grow as a character, and I appreciated the resolution. This book reminded me that romance isn’t always a fairytale. There will be frustrations, misunderstandings, and tough moments. Sam and Marjorie’s proposal scene wasn’t the ideal they’d both imagined, but it was real. As the story shows, with humility, open communication, and love, we can face anything together. ♥️
3 stars for the book. I love how patient and understanding Sam is, especially with a heroine like Marjorie! She’s so stubborn, proud, and often unlikeable. She refuses to go to the hospital, claiming she’s “independent” enough to know if she’s healthy. Then, when the doctors encourage her to eat or move around post-op, she’s ridiculously resistant, refusing hospital food because it’s “disgusting” even though she needs to eat to recover.
Having survived a burst appendix myself, I know how serious and painful the recovery can be. It took me about two weeks to eat normally again and nearly a month to walk properly. Marjorie’s casual attitude toward pain after surgery was hard for me to relate to; I don’t understand her indifference to the discomfort that usually follows a major operation.
The misunderstandings between Marjorie and Sam also became frustrating. It's always Marjorie who keeps on exploding emotionally about Sam treating her like a helpless "rescue kitten", Sam not wanting her "independence", and Sam who only treats her as a patient same as the other women. It's so infuriating! At first it was alright, the pain and the communication. But then it happened again! It's clear she's just listening to her "what ifs" and all assumptions she's thinking! Also, while I get that people have preferences, her aversion to babies felt strange, and I kept waiting for an explanation. Perhaps there wasn’t a backstory; she just disliked them., in her case.... Babies. Her feelings did shift a little after she held a baby and connected with her maternal side.
I’m honestly impressed with Dr. Sam's patience. When she didn't like babies although it was his dream to have children and babies of his own with her future wife, he composed himself, adjusted, and had a plan— they'll just adopt an older kid. When she doesn't know how to cook, although it was his dream to have a wife to cook with together— he adjusted again and thought he'll just cook for her. It's always Sam who's adjusting for her. But Marjorie? She just keeps on quarreling and crying about her want of independence like a spoiled kitten who's pride has been hurt, just because someone finally loved her.
By the end, Marjorie does grow as a character, and I appreciated the resolution. This book reminded me that romance isn’t always a fairytale. There will be frustrations, misunderstandings, and tough moments. Sam and Marjorie’s proposal scene wasn’t the ideal they’d both imagined, but it was real. As the story shows, with humility, open communication, and love, we can face anything together. ♥️
April 5, 2022
As I was recovering from my abdominal surgery, my sister gave me this book as it was recommended by some of her book club members. I thought it sounded familiar and I checked the publication date and it was 1988! I probably read it as a silhouette romance novel from my mom’s shelf! It was interesting to compare her surgery to mine, and how the process has changed, but also the struggles of an independent single woman in 1988 (several reviews disliked how nearly combative and defensive Marjorie is but it was typical for a 80s bold “working girl” to act in romance novels). A nostalgic silhouette romance novel journey.
October 31, 2024
Get ready to go back to where women who couldn't cook, couldn't sew, had an independent street, was financially self-sufficient, knew her own desires of not being a mother, was look upon as all negatives and needed a good strong compassionate wealthy charismatic young man to save her. Good thing this is a short book and I push through it because it was going to end up in the DNF pile! Perhaps someone out there enjoys it and more power to them but I just simply had internal pain! To make matters even worse, I couldn't even root for her to be independent because she was annoying and obnoxious throughout. Sorry not sorry!
December 26, 2021
This was a quick and entertaining read. Marjorie meets Dr. Sam when she's referred to him by a friend. Turns out her medical issue isn't his specialty, but he stays by her side anyway. As the two get to know each other better, feelings start to develop. However, Marjorie has some issues that are sure to cause problems.
There were several instances where Marjorie acted downright immature. I'm surprised Sam stuck with her.
There were several instances where Marjorie acted downright immature. I'm surprised Sam stuck with her.
January 5, 2022
The main character Marjorie was not likeable. She argued about everything. While hospitalized for a surgery,for example she felt that any and all recommended steps toward recovery should not apply to her because “she knew her body best”. Wow! This alone attests to her ignorance and arrogance and the story went downhill from there.
April 2, 2021
Half in love is not enough
When my own parents divorced after twelve years of marriage , I couldn't believe my mom didn't love my dad anymore. At the ripe old age of seven , it wasn't believable. I questioned her incessantly.
When my own parents divorced after twelve years of marriage , I couldn't believe my mom didn't love my dad anymore. At the ripe old age of seven , it wasn't believable. I questioned her incessantly.
April 14, 2021
Quick read
Interesting story line but who doesn't see a doctor from age 14 to 20's? Maybe in the 1800's?
Doctor was unbelievable at times. Find one who stays by your bedside all night after your appendectomy.
Not one of Debbie's best books, but entertaining anyway.
Interesting story line but who doesn't see a doctor from age 14 to 20's? Maybe in the 1800's?
Doctor was unbelievable at times. Find one who stays by your bedside all night after your appendectomy.
Not one of Debbie's best books, but entertaining anyway.
November 30, 2021
Life ,love , joyous understanding
This is one of the best books Debbie has written. It is written with understanding of perplexity of relationships. Of loving ,caring, and working to get to a place of understanding.I enjoyed the book so much that I reread it.
This is one of the best books Debbie has written. It is written with understanding of perplexity of relationships. Of loving ,caring, and working to get to a place of understanding.I enjoyed the book so much that I reread it.
March 5, 2021
Yet another feed good factor book from Debbie
I absolutely loved this story
I absolutely loved this story
March 8, 2021
Awesome reads
I have loved all of the classics that I've read so far and will continue to read them all!!! 💛💟☺☺ You have an awesome gift Ms. Macomber!
I have loved all of the classics that I've read so far and will continue to read them all!!! 💛💟☺☺ You have an awesome gift Ms. Macomber!
March 19, 2021
Fabulous
Loved this book! What a fierce, strong person Kitten turned out to be. Loved Sam and how he persevered during this romance!
Loved this book! What a fierce, strong person Kitten turned out to be. Loved Sam and how he persevered during this romance!
July 15, 2021
Cute book
October 23, 2021
Dewey’s 24-Hour Readathon
November 3, 2021
Completely unbelievable. Couldn't even finish it because I got tired of Marjorie. The medical part about her recovery from an appendectomy was wrong, most people are fine after a couple of days.
March 24, 2022
Heart warming
This was a lovely read. It warmed my heart and captured my interest the whole way through. I can’t wait to read more books from Debbie Macomber.
This was a lovely read. It warmed my heart and captured my interest the whole way through. I can’t wait to read more books from Debbie Macomber.
September 20, 2022
Beautiful story, but I needed more depth! I need to know what happens after haha but as usual with Debbie I will treasure it.
November 7, 2022
Cute short story
November 26, 2022
Loved it; the plot, characters & even how it all wrapped up. I've read it more times than I can count & I'm nowhere near quite done. It's that kind of book.
April 21, 2023
Entertaining and certainly a few laughs.
August 7, 2023
It was an easy read that I completed in a day. I didn't like the ending felt like it was abrupt and should have been more to the story
April 8, 2024
Fairly realistic in the plot.
April 14, 2024
Review
Very good short story enjoyable Debbie has a way with words. Highly recommend reading this book if you love happy endings
Very good short story enjoyable Debbie has a way with words. Highly recommend reading this book if you love happy endings
September 16, 2024
Short need more detail.
Want to read
November 1, 2025Wholesome Romance, Young Adult Romance, Contemporary Romance
November 16, 2025
Enjoyed the book. Had me in tears a couple of times.
August 3, 2021
I have read over 50 Debbie Macomber's novels. Some I really love, and some are just "okay." This novel goes in the second category. I should have known what the plot of the story would be based on the fact that it is a "Debbie Macomber Classic," but I bought it anyway. The story is predictable and I really couldn't relate to either of the characters very much. I guess it would be good for people who like traditional "romance fiction," but it really wasn't for me.
August 4, 2014
I give this book 4.5 stars. :)
I love how Debbie Macomber creates strong leading female characters. This story wasn't as exciting as Jury of his Peers (read them both in The Unexpected Husband), but it was more realistic for me. I love how strong and independent Majorie was. I fell in love with Sam, too. The only thing that put me off here is after the surgery, Sam suddenly visits Marjorie in her apartment. I found that creepy. It bored me midway, but I love how issues such as a woman not wanting to have children, is laid out here, because a lot of couples have that issue in their plates.
I hate to compare but The Unexpected Husband is way better than First Impressions/Blithe Images (double) book by Nora Roberts.
I love how Debbie Macomber creates strong leading female characters. This story wasn't as exciting as Jury of his Peers (read them both in The Unexpected Husband), but it was more realistic for me. I love how strong and independent Majorie was. I fell in love with Sam, too. The only thing that put me off here is after the surgery, Sam suddenly visits Marjorie in her apartment. I found that creepy. It bored me midway, but I love how issues such as a woman not wanting to have children, is laid out here, because a lot of couples have that issue in their plates.
I hate to compare but The Unexpected Husband is way better than First Impressions/Blithe Images (double) book by Nora Roberts.
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