We’re back from Alaska with full camera rolls, wonderful family memories, a newfound appreciation for elastic waistbands...and one unexpected takeaway. Our cruise ship carried nearly 6,000 people from all over the world. Different countries. Different ethnicities. Different religions. Different political views. Different generations. But for one week, none of that seemed to matter. People admired the majestic views together, held elevators, laughed over trivia games, swapped

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While I love writing stories, I love it even more when readers connect with them in different ways—whether that's discussing a favorite character, debating a difficult decision, or sharing how a particular scene resonated with their own lives. That's why I'm excited to share that The Recipient now has a free Book Club Discussion Guide available on my website. A Novel About Second Chances At its heart, The Recipient is a story about hope, healing, and second chances. It's abou

I have a confession: I'm not sure I know how to write a scene without food in it. Food shows up in my books the same way it shows up in real life—as comfort, connection, celebration, and love. In my stories, a meal is rarely just a meal. It's where people gather. It's where conversations happen. It's where relationships begin, heal, and sometimes change forever. Where It All Started I grew up in a home where food was one of the primary ways people expressed love. If someone w

If you've ever finished a Debbie Macomber novel and immediately gone searching for your next read, you're not alone. Readers return to Macomber's books for the same reasons again and again: memorable characters, close-knit communities, second chances, and stories that leave you feeling hopeful long after you've turned the last page. Her novels remind us that life rarely goes according to plan—but that friendship, family, and love often show up when we need them most. If that'

One of the questions I hear most often from readers is: "How is The Recipient different from The Summer Breeze series?" It's a fair question. At first glance, the books seem very different. The Summer Breeze novels are set in the Finger Lakes and focus on friendship, family, second chances, and the communities we build around us. The Recipient has those same elements—but it also includes something extra: suspense. The Heart of the Story Is Still Women's Fiction While The Reci

Finger Lakes in Upstate New York Some places feel like characters in their own right. The Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York is one of those places. With its small towns, rolling vineyards, sparkling lakes, and four distinct seasons, it's the kind of setting that naturally lends itself to stories about community, second chances, and finding where you belong. I should know. I grew up in nearby Rochester, New York—home to Kodak, Xerox, the Lilac Festival, and The Strong Na

You know that feeling when you finish a book and you're genuinely sad it's over? Not just "that was good" sad — but "I'm going to miss these characters who feel like friends and I'm not ready to leave this place that feels like home" sad? It could mean you need a new a cozy small-town fiction series. Here are five signs to look for 😊. Sign 1: You Keep Rereading Your Favorite Comfort Books - Because nothing new feels quite the same. You've tried other books, but they're e

The Summer Breeze Bed & Breakfast has once again been selected for Amazon Prime Reading, which means Prime members can read it free for a limited time.