16 Lighthouse Road

Cedar Cove, Book 1

By: Debbie Macomber

Narrated by: Sandra Burr

Dear Listener, You don't know me yet, but in a few hours that's going to change. You see, I'm inviting you to my home and my town of Cedar Cove, because I want you to meet my family, friends, and neighbors. Come and hear their stories - maybe even their secrets! I have to admit that my own secrets are pretty open. My marriage failed some years ago, and I have a rather...difficult relationship with my daughter, Justine. Then there's my mother, Charlotte, who has plenty of opinions and is always willing to share them. Here's an example: I'm a family court judge, and she likes to drop in on my courtroom. Recently, I was hearing a divorce petition. In Charlotte's view, young Cecilia and Ian Randall hadn't tried hard enough to make their marriage work - and I agreed. So I rendered my judgement: Divorce Denied. Well, you wouldn't believe the reaction! Thanks to an article by Jack Griffin, the editor of our local paper (and a man I wouldn't mind seeing more of!), everyone's talking. Cedar Cove - people love it and sometimes they leave it, but they never forget it! See you soon...Olivia Lockhart, 16 Lighthouse Road, Cedar Cove, WashingtonP.S. Pay another visit to Cedar Cove.©2008 Debbie Macomber (P)2008 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"Prolific Macomber...is known for her honest portrayals of ordinary women in small-town America, and this tale cements her position as an icon of the genre." ( Publishers Weekly)

Warm and welcoming

Ideal listening for a winter afternoon in front of a roaring fire. Delightful characters who one gets to know well. I missed the characters when I reached the final chapter.

16 Lighthouse Road

I truly enjoyed the first Debbie Newcomer book I read. This book had a few too many predictable sequences for my liking. I will read on, however. Thank you!

i think this was a very good work

so far i have enjoyed the books in the ceres

thank you for the opportunity

suspense

full rounded storyline. entirely enjoyable.very romantic, twists and turns. truly enjoyed unexpected twists and turns

Town of Your Dreams!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would definitely recommend this whole series! Debbie whisks you away to a coastal town where if you are looking for Mr. or Mrs. Right you will most possibly meet them here. I love how you feel like you know each character as your own neighbors and friends. If only there were really towns like this where everyone for the most part shows kindness what a great world this would be!

What did you like best about this story?

I liked that each character is described so well that you can actually picture them in your head. You really feel like you know them as friends not just characters in a book. Listening to the story really helps to visualize these characters more so than just reading words on a page.

What does Sandra Burr bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She is such a great character reader, she really gives each character a distinct and different voice and is so consistent that you think there has to be more than one reader.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I found myself looking forward each evening to read about what everyone is doing. I gasp when things surprise me and actually teared up when the characters found lost love ones or if someone you feel you know passed away.

Any additional comments?

I recommend not only the Cedar cove series but her other series as well. You will be swept away into all the stories!

It was OK

The story at times was very productive all. The inevitable conclusion drug on. The readers voice was very unexcited. The story it's self was OK. There was very little mystery or romance.

A light, good read!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book. If you like Debbie Macomber I'm sure you will enjoy this book also. It is the first in a series and it is the only one I have read. It makes me want to continue on with the series.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I enjoyed all the characters in the book. Debbie Macomber rights fiction that you can find at least one character that you relate to or just fall in love with.

Which character – as performed by Sandra Burr – was your favorite?

I thought Sandra Burr read the book well. I would consider looking for more books that she has read.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The only moment in the book that suprised me was the ending that left me needing to continue reading more of this series. Thankfully it was a good book and I will read the next ones.

Enjoyable

This story was wholesome, entertaining and well narrarated. The characters were easy to relate to. I will read this author again.

Sweet story

I liked it. it was an easy read. However the characters don't have much depth and the spontaneous marriage is unrealistic. Ithink follows quite closely to the Cedar Cove series on Hallmark. Just a few things are different. I enjoyed it nevertheless.

Wonderful Book

Absolutely love this author! She makes me have hope for my future and love life! ❤️