Thursday, 8:00 a.m. Mocha moments, breakfast club!
Every week, these words appear in the calendars of four women. Every week, they meet for breakfast—and to talk, to share the truths they’ve discovered about their lives. To tell their stories. To offer each other encouragement and unfailing support.
Clare has just been through a devastating and unexpected divorce. She’s driven by anger and revenge—until she learns something about her ex-husband that forces her to question her own actions. Forces her to look deep inside for the forgiveness she’s rejected…and the person she used to be.
Elizabeth is a widow, in her late fifties, a successful professional. A woman who’s determined not to waste another second of her life. And if that life should include romantic possibilities—well, why not?
Karen is in her twenties, and she believes these should be the years for taking risks, reaching for your dreams. Her dream is to be an actor. Except that her parents think she should be more like her sister, the very conventional Victoria!
Julia is turning forty this year. Her husband’s career is established, her kids are finally in their teens and she’s just started her own business. Everything’s going according to schedule—until she discovers she’s pregnant. That’s not part of the plan.
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"This was a good book - just slower read for me because of four different women - changing woman chapter to chapter; so it just did not flow as well as other of Debbie Macomber books - lots of recall if not read day after day. I had breaks between reading times so probably not rated as high due to my current schedule."
— Sharon (4 out of 5 stars)
" good stuff! four women meet every week at a diner to talk about their lives. Each are in different places in their lives, all are drawn together to encourage each other in their respective stages. a story about friendship and the many roles women play and relationships they navigate. "
— Christine, 2/12/2014" This was a really sweet, endearing and lesson-teaching story about 4 friends. They each faced life's challenging circumstances and grew to be better people because of it and because of their friendships with one another. Inspiring. "
— Shelley, 2/6/2014" Out of all the Debbie Macomber books this has to be my favorite. It is thought provoking. I still think about the stories and the words that define their lives for the year. When I write in my journal I think of the defining moments that some up the events of my life. It is one of a few books that I will read again. "
— Gayle, 2/3/2014" Still reading it, but I'm sure not for long. It's so good I read 10 chapters yesterday. I'm a big fan of Debbie Macombers, she never disappoints. "
— Liz, 1/29/2014" Has its slow parts but was also good. "
— Tricia, 1/18/2014" Great book - well written and an easy read but an interesting story. "
— Clare, 1/8/2014" A book definitely gets a five when it makes me cry! :) "
— Amanda, 1/8/2014" I really enjoy Debbie Macomber's novels. I cannot wait to crack open the pages to this book. Awesome book about friendship. I wanted be friends with the characters. Mrs. Macomber is able to keep up with numerous points of view and delve into the mind of women. I loved this book. "
— Jen, 1/7/2014" I listened to this and felt like I was watching a Lifetime movie, nothing too exciting or suspenseful at all but a nice, easy read. "
— Jamye, 1/1/2014" Another enjoyable story of hope and friends helping each other from Debbie Macomber. "
— Julie, 12/12/2013" I love Debbie's books. The main story was wrapped around the four friends that met weekly (and sometimes more), but there were sub-stories with each character. It was a nice, easy read and I enjoyed it. "
— Melissa, 12/8/2013" Another good book by Debbier.. About four women who become friends and their diversified life styles... Great read... "
— Diane, 11/27/2013" Certainly one of Macomber's better books. Easy read. "
— Tinker, 11/25/2013" Not necessarily taxing or though provoking but as comfortable as your favourite pair of joggies. The perfect afternoon in front of th fire read. "
— Evelyn, 8/11/2013" It took a while for some of the characters to "grow" on me but in the end I liked how they all grew and evolved. I like the idea of having a word for each year to focus on as well as the idea of journaling. Not my favorite D. Macomber book though. "
— Denise, 7/2/2013" The essence if female friends and commradery. Illustrates the need for healthy friendships. Love the plot lines, very engaging. "
— Jean, 2/2/2013" This was the first Debbie macomber book I have read. I thought it was just ok. "
— Kathy, 12/19/2012" A short read about four women in different times of their lives who meet once a week to touch base and encourage each other. Each have chosen "a word" for the year. In the end, I thought this would be a good way for all of us to start the new year. "
— Fran, 12/4/2012" It took a bit to get into, but evolved into a touching and at times heart renching story. "
— Sarah, 8/10/2012" An easy read but just a bit lightweight - didnt gel with the characters as much as in her other Blossom St books/ "
— Donna, 5/11/2012" Relatable woman & their stories, despite a little saccharin sweet writing. "
— Eppie, 5/6/2012" I thought this was a beautifully written story about 4 ladies (all very different). I thought it covered some sad things very nicely, and the 'ups' made up for the downs! I thought the ending was done really well, and I'd look out for others by Debbie Macomber. "
— Kathryn, 4/18/2012" Light, quick read about friends supporting each others lives! "
— Jverti, 8/22/2011Debbie 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.
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.