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I enjoy reading clean romance novels featuring women over forty who’ve been through a few things and are now ready for their second act. The Lobster Bay Series is a great summer read. There are six books that can be read as a stand alone or in order, which I highly suggest. Drop me a line if you know of any other clean romance novels featuring women over forty.
Written by Meredith Summers this is the first book I’ve read by the author. It’s set in a coastal town called Lobster Bay where three childhood friends have lived their entire lives and raised families.
Claire is a divorcee who has found her footing in launching a small business. Only new potential competition opening across the street threatens her livelihood. Her best friend Jane is struggling to care for an aging mother with dementia while trying to run the family inn. And Maxi, whose idealic life appears to be perfect from the outside, struggles with an empty next and wondering if her marriage will last. This is a great read for the summer.
The second book in the Lobster Bay series, this novel, shares the story of Jane Miller as she struggles to keep the family inn afloat. All while dealing with the difficulties of caring for her elderly mother who struggles with dementia. Along comes a furry friend to help her navigate life’s challenges.
After setting aside her dreams of becoming an artist to raise her children, Maxi Stevens has too much time on her hands. Her empty house includes a husband who works too much, but Maxi wonders if that’s all he’s been doing. Can she adjust to an empty nest and reclaim her dream? And what about her marriage…
Fourth in the series is Shifting Sands. Andie Miller returned home to help her sister Jane run the family business and help with their mother. But Andie has always wanted more than Lobster Bay had to offer and wonders if she made a mistake in returning.
I’ve been a huge fan of Debbie Macomber’s books for years and found this book thoroughly enjoyable. As a person who has lost a loved one her grasp on grief, especially after the pandemic and subsequent behavior was remarkable. Her character descriptions are wonderful and allows the reader to easily envision everything.
However, I am very disappointed at Debbie Macomber’s racist and stereotypical depiction of a black character with “a gold tooth.” I’m deeply bothered by this and have lost interest in her work.
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