44 Cranberry Point Book Review

44 Cranberry Point (Cedar Cove) by Debbie Macomber was the next in the series and not available at my branch of the library.  I put it on reserve at the library and waited patiently for it to come into the library while reading a bunch of other books to distract me.  I was excited to get it as soon as it came in and started reading!

In this book, the title location is the address for the Thyme and Tide bed and breakfast that is run by Bob and Peggy Beldon.  They are trying to get past the death of a man in their establishment while deciding that they are in danger and closing the B&B to guests.  The man turned out to be a friend of Bobs from Vietnam and the second man dead in their four man team.  The business shut down causes a financial strain since that is their source of income.  But Peggy and Bob let Hannah Russell move in, the daughter of the dead solider, while she is trying to find her way.

At the same time, the book follows all of the other characters through their trials and tribulations.  Cecilia Randall is dealing with being pregnant and having her husband going away for 6 months on an aircraft carrier missing the birth of their second child.  The first died after a few hours of life and almost cost the young couple their future together.  Maryellen Sherman moved out of her rented apartment and in with her new husband Jon Bowman but they are on shaky ground when she contacts his estranged parents against his wishes.  Charlotte Jefferson goes in front of the court for civil disobedience after protesting to get a health clinic in town.  The fight was worth it because she finally gets her health clinic and she grows even closer to her partner in crime, Ben Rhodes.  Grace Sherman is working to gain back the trust of Cliff Harding through e-mails, letters and daily attention after their date purchased by all of her friends through the Dog and Bachelor Auction to benefit the animal shelter.  There was lots going on with all of the characters in this book but I don't want to give it away so pick it up and check it out!!!

As always, Debbie's books have great characters and great story lines.  I hope that you pick up this one or any other from the series from your local bookstore or library soon. It is well worth it and I look forward to the new series on the Hallmark Channel even though I don't have it!!  Has anyone seen it??  I am already started on the next book so stay tuned for the next review soon!