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“Whale Island” by Cathy Lamb
Family secrets and imposing friends are making Chalese feel like an outsider in her very own home on beautiful Whale Island. But it’s only when a shocking revelation makes her feel truly lost that she opens her heart to the possibilities the past offers – including a chance at love with the last man she expected…
“Queen of Hearts” by Judy Duarte
Her high school reunion is coming up, and advice columnist Jenn Kramer couldn’t be dreading it more – until she lays eyes on Marcos. Jenn hardly noticed him when they were kids, but now he’s all grown up…and how deliciously he’s changed…
“The Honeymoon House” by Mary Carter
It doesn’t get more romantic than Andy Beck’s cottage on Martha’s Vineyard. But love is the last thing on his mind – he just wants to get the cottage ready for his best friend’s honeymoon. At least that’s the plan, until he finds the gorgeous Maid of Honor ransacking his house – in the most irresistible way…
“The Marrying Kind” by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber
High school sweethearts Katie and Jason haven’t seen each other in ten years – and now she’s walked back into his life. With one look, the love they shared comes flooding back – only now the odds seem stacked against them. But when something’s meant to be, all bets are off…
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"i love all the stories in the book although most of it were pretty predictable. the stories are simple and nicely written. unlike most stories I've encountered previously each story in the book has its own charm where you can actually relate them with you. you'll definitely felt almost home. "
— Umiey (4 out of 5 stars)
Almost Home Listener Reviews
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" Read during a book club/circle thing my family did one year. Anyway, not my usual choice for reading. Predictable, blah, no meaning. Just mindless diversion. An easy read. Entertaining if you're stuck in a waiting room, maybe. "
— Amanda, 1/21/2014 -
" This book was just okay. "
— Angela, 1/17/2014 -
" the first novella was a fun read. although it seemed the main character was overreacting about her past, but then again maybe it is plausable. it had some funny moments. i liked the friends interactions which were funny re the childrens authors ex-boyfriends's new woman. "
— Mimmsan, 1/17/2014 -
" I really like the mix of stories in this book. The first story I laughed so hard but it did take a twist but finished nicely. Finishing it off with Debbie's story is always a joy. I enjoyed this one and look forward to many more. "
— Moon, 1/15/2014 -
" Summer isn't over if I am still reading cheap romance novels, right? "
— Kathy, 12/25/2013 -
" just a read "
— Jill, 12/12/2013 -
" I checked out this book because there was a Cathy Lamb story in it, which was cute and fun. Of the other three, one was okay and the other two were completely ridiculous. "
— Ali, 12/5/2013 -
" First three books in this compilation are appropriate for most ages. The last book is more explicit, however, is a MUCH shorter story. The last book also, in my opinion, is not that well written and leaves a lot to guesswork. "
— Michelle, 11/25/2013 -
" The Honeymoon House was difficult to get through. I only got this because I mistakenly thought the whole book was by Debbie Macomber. The rest of the stories were only so-so. "
— Janis, 10/26/2013 -
" Liked the Cathy Lamb story! Must read more from her "
— Danielle, 9/13/2013 -
" my favorite story in this collection was the second one. the other three are pretty sketchy. i didn't even finish the story actually by debbie macomber. however, the plotlines are interesting. "
— Becca, 8/29/2013 -
" Four short stories. Nothing outstanding here. "
— Virginia, 1/3/2013 -
" 4 short love stories. "
— Emily, 12/29/2012 -
" I only read Whale Island by Cathy Lamb from this book. "
— Wendy, 11/6/2012 -
" Headlined by #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Debbie Macomber, this romantic anthology finds old flames reigniting and new passion burning, as lovers follow their hearts back to the place they once called home. Includes additional stories by Cathy Lamb, Judy Duarte, and Mary Carter. Original. "
— Eddy, 10/8/2012 -
" okay, didn't enjoy the three styles in the same book. "
— Samm, 5/16/2012 -
" A collection of romantic stories by four authors - guess I am not a romance reader. The first, Whale Island by Cathy Lamb, is the only one worth reading - very funny. I gave up on the second and fourth, just too obvious from the beginning where the story was going. "
— Shirley, 4/29/2012 -
" Couldn't get into the first story in this collection but once I skipped to the second I really enjoyed the others. "
— Jodi, 2/4/2012 -
" Cute, quick stories. Good beach read. "
— Donna, 9/9/2011 -
" i love all the stories in the book although most of it were pretty predictable. the stories are simple and nicely written. unlike most stories I've encountered previously each story in the book has its own charm where you can actually relate them with you. you'll definitely felt almost home. "
— Umiey, 9/7/2011 -
" okay, didn't enjoy the three styles in the same book. "
— Samm, 2/8/2011 -
" A collection of romantic stories by four authors - guess I am not a romance reader. The first, Whale Island by Cathy Lamb, is the only one worth reading - very funny. I gave up on the second and fourth, just too obvious from the beginning where the story was going. "
— Shirley, 12/14/2010 -
" First three books in this compilation are appropriate for most ages. The last book is more explicit, however, is a MUCH shorter story. The last book also, in my opinion, is not that well written and leaves a lot to guesswork. "
— Michelle, 4/16/2010 -
" I checked out this book because there was a Cathy Lamb story in it, which was cute and fun. Of the other three, one was okay and the other two were completely ridiculous. "
— Ali, 3/20/2010 -
" I only read Whale Island by Cathy Lamb from this book. "
— Wendy, 2/22/2010 -
" "Whale Island” by Cathy Lamb 3 best of the lot <br/>“Queen of Hearts” by Judy Duarte 2 <br/>“The Honeymoon House” by Mary Carter 3 <br/>"The Marrying Kind" by Debbie Macomber 2 "
— Ruth, 1/16/2010 -
" Couldn't get into the first story in this collection but once I skipped to the second I really enjoyed the others. "
— Jodi, 11/19/2009 -
" my favorite story in this collection was the second one. the other three are pretty sketchy. i didn't even finish the story actually by debbie macomber. however, the plotlines are interesting. "
— Becca, 8/23/2009
About the Authors
Debbie Macomber is a leading voice in women’s fiction. Her novels have hit the number one on the New York Times bestsellers list as well as making the USA Today and Publishers Weekly lists. Her novels Mrs. Miracle and Call Me Mrs. Miracle inspired the Hallmark Channel’s top-watched movies for the year when they were released. There are more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide.
Cathy Lamb is the author of Julia’s Chocolates, The Last Time I Was Me, Henry’s Sisters, and If You Could See What I See. She lives in Oregon with her husband and children.
Judy Duarte has had more than thirty books was released since 2002. A two-time RITA finalist, Judy’s books won a Maggie and a National Reader’s Choice Award.
Mary Carter is a freelance writer and novelist. Her works include My Sister’s Voice, She’ll Take It, Accidentally Engaged, Sunnyside Blues, and The Honeymoon House in the bestselling anthology Almost Home. She is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, which is part of the Rochester Institute of Technology. She recently completed A Very Maui Christmas, a new novella included in a Christmas of 2010 anthology.
About the Narrators
Joyce Bean is an accomplished audiobook narrator and director. In addition to having won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, she has been nominated multiple times for the prestigious Audie Award. Equally adept at narrating fiction and nonfiction, and she also narrates audiobooks under the name Jane Brown.
Sandra Burr is an AudioFile Earphones Award–wining narrator. She has read more than one hundred books in her career, including the New York Times bestselling Cedar Cove romance series by Debbie Macomber.
Tanya Eby is a novelist and an audiobook narrator who has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards and been nominated for the Audie Award. She has a BA degree in English language and literature and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Southern Maine.
Laural Merlington is an audiobook narrator with over two hundred titles to her credit and a winner of multiple Earphones Awards. An Audie Award nominee, she has also directed over one hundred audiobooks. She has performed and directed for thirty years in theaters throughout the country. In addition to her extensive theater and voice-over work, she teaches college in her home state of Michigan.