"Window on the Bay" by Debbie Macomber
I enjoyed watching the characters stretch their wings and adventure into new to them territories. Of course, the journeys were enhanced (?) by a few wrong turns, retreats, and mis-conceptions, as in most all good stories.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley for my honest review.
I say, if you like Debbie Macomber stories... you will like this one, also.

Jeena - Single Mom- EmptyNester - Divorced. Has pledged not to get involved with another man. Along comes a really nice Dr and she regains her faith in love again. Really nice heartwarming story.

Window on the Bay is a captivating, emotional story following the lives of two college friends. Jenna & Maureen met in college & stayed close. After divorces, kids & careers, they are closer than ever & are again planning a trip to Paris. Two women who were both hurt in their own ways & the courage it took to open themselves up to living again. This book is their journey through empty nests, dating, misconceptions, new lives & life ever after. I laughed. I cried. I worried. I swear I felt every emotion possible. The writing was intense & down to earth. The characters were so well developed it was easy to fall in love with them. The writing enables the reader to slip into their places & just feel. Ms. Macomber has given her readers another gem of a story.

This is exactly what you pick up a Debbie Macomber book for -- that sense of warmth, genuine, natural narrative and dialogue, relatable characters, a plot that weaves storylines together without any surprises. It's like the frosting of the novel cupcake. You love that it's there for you, and you don't care much if it's a little too sweet. It's just pleasing, and expected in a way that's comforting. Read this one after a gripping psychological thriller to just breathe in the natural warmth of Macomber's voice. It's to our advantage that she turns out very good books on a regular basis, so even if this one isn't her all-time best, it's still pretty great.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC and an enjoyable read.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read and review Window on the Bay. Debbie, you did it again! This book was fast (too fast) read. The characters Jenna and Maureen were likable solid characters that were the woman that you wanted to see have a happily ever after. What I enjoy most about Debbie Macomber is that she writes about romance without profanity and explicit love scenes, she ignites romance by making you care about the characters.

This cozy novel is the story of two single moms who are also empty nesters. The outcome is predictable and the journey seemed contrived. Nevertheless a light and amusing romantic read.

Debbie Macomber has done it again. Another sweet, cozy romance with some real life examples of letting the walls around your heart down both in terms of romantic love and the love between parent and kids.

I will post a 5 star review and n Amazon under the name of Connie.

Thanks for granting me access to this book.

Window on the Bay is another delightful read by Debbie Macomber. Two friends, Maureen and Jenna, were single parents, but now their children are gone and both look forward to relaxing. Except life gets in the way: children who are adjusting to life choices, an elderly parent's medical issues, and both women find love interests. Both have been reluctant to date as it always seemed to backfire, but the two men they appear to be keepers, but are they? Bumps in the road of romance for both prove to be useful. Readers will be pleased with this novel.

Another great book by Debbie Macomber. Wonderful characters and storyline. Like always this book also deserves a re read. Just an amazing story. Definitely recommend.

Having met in college and maintaining their friendship through the years, empty nesters, Jenna and Maureen are ready to spread their wings and pursue their passions. Two sweet love stories and a sure hit for Debbie Macomber fans.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy for an honest review. Jenna and Maureen are college friends who love Casablanca and dream of one day going to Paris. Life got in the way for them to go after graduation.....fast forward twenty or so years both ladies are divorced and dealing with empty nests. Jenna a nurse meets her Mothers doctor after her Mom breaks her hip. Maureen a librarian has been helping a construction worker pick out books to read at the library. As both of these women have new experiences, you can't help but laugh and smile with them. Macomber once again grabs her readers at page 1 and you can't wait to see how things are going to turn out, will they ever get to Paris? Will Maureen be able to love outside her comfort zone and Jenna will she be able to let go of her mis trust issues brought on by her ex? Great feel good book, totally recommend.

Window by the Bay
By Debbie Macomber
Pub July 16, 2019

At the University of Washington in Seattle Jenna and Maureen became fast friends. All through college they were pals but it all started in their French class. They both had a great desire to see Paris in the spring. They pledged that right after they graduated they would book a flight and fulfill their dream. Getting ready for nursing clinicals Jenna ran into a very emotional Maureen. She would have to skip the trip to Paris. She was pregnant . She and her fiance, Peter, moved up the wedding plans. The tickets went on hold. Maureen married Peter and began raising their daughter, Tori. Jenna married her long-time boyfriend, Kyle and continued on with her nursing career. Years later, still close friends but divorced, now single mothers trying their best to support their kids in college.
When Jenna sent her daughter, Allie off to the U of W in Seattle, she sat at her ‘thinking spot’ on the window bay of her Seattle home. It was quiet and lonely without the noise and play of children. No teens to feed, no games to attend; is work the only thing left? Her phone rang. Of course it was Maureen asking if she got Allie moved into the dorm all right. They chatted. Talked again of plans for Paris. They both thought it would be good to consider the next spring if vacation from their careers could be arranged. The book continues with the life and times of these women; lives changing as the days and weeks moved on.
At first I felt the novel to be a bit predictable and humdrum. As I continued, I became very involved with these women and the decisions they made. How these decisions affected the years to come. Having read only a few of Ms. Macomber’s works, I was pleased to see that what I foresaw as an expected storyline became a very thought provoking, worthwhile account of her character’s lives. I highly recommend her new book, Window by the Bay, due to be published on July 16, 2019.

Window on the bay we meet Jenna and Maureen who are lifelong friends since college years. They are now divorce women living their life with empty nest. Jennie and Maureen have a system when dating men red ligh(means a no go)t green(go) and light yellow(maybe). Maureen is the more introvert between the two since her ex husband was her only love and it becomes a challenge for her when the construction worker Logan shows an interest in her. Maureen and Logan are totally opposite she's a librarian who loves her ballet and he constructor worker who loves his beer and football. Both of them go through a few fumbles before they realize they were meant for each other. Jennie has swear of dating anyone she works with especially a surgeon since her ex was one but then after her mother has emergency surgery Jennie finds herself attracted to the surgeon Rowan. They also go through some trust issue especially on Jennie's side and Jennie also dealing with some issues with both her children who are in college. Lovely read I love the realistic pace off both the relationship and the added bonus of Jennie's children especially getting feature in the novel. Review on goodreads and amazon.

A story about two single mom's who are at the point in their life to focus on themselves. Jenna and Maureen find themselves in unexpected romances.They will realize that they will have to have faith in love and to let down their walls or run the chance of losing there chance at love

Debbie Macomber is an amazing writer that touches your heart and whose stores give hope. I enjoyed reading this book and it was over before I hoped. Looking forward to more books from Debbie Macomber. If you need a feel good wholesome story this is the one for you,

Window on the Bay by Debbie Macomber is not one of her best books but not one of worst. I liked it but I felt like the story dragged a little. Jenna and Maureen are best friends from college and find themselves divorced, middle aged and empty nesters. Let the games begin! Or not. The story in itself is interesting and entertaining but also repetitive. As they enter the dating world both women realize their expectations and interests may have changed a little since they were in college. Learning to open up and risk their hearts is scary. Jenna is content with her life and still wants to be immersed in the world of her two college-aged children. It’s hard to put herself first and even though she tries, she isn’t sure she’s ready. And she KNOWS she isn’t ready for a relationship with another surgeon. Between her children trying to “be adults “, her career as a nurse and her mother who has recently broken her hip, Jenna is sure she will never get to Paris. She has dreamed of a trip to Paris since those long ago college days.
Then there’s Maureen. She wants to go to Paris with Jenna. She has made plans to go to Paris with Jenna and no one plans better than Maureen. So when a plumber from a construction site comes into the library where she works Maureen is not distracted from her plans. Well maybe a little. Actually, a LOT! This was my favorite storyline. Maureen deserves her own book. (Sequel maybe?)
Here’s the reason for a 3 star rating. Too much thought process. Macomber focuses a lot of the story on character thought and feelings. I understand those things are important but it became repetitive. I read over and over about first marriage problem, absentee dads, grieving mothers and fear of commitment. So many of Macomber’s books are best sellers because she puts the reader in the life of the characters. You go through each day and become invested in what happens in the story. It doesn’t take explaining the emotions because the reader seems to be part of the story. I just didn’t get this with Window on the Bay.
I voluntarily received a copy of this book from Netgalley.

Debbie Macomber's books are always a light read and this one was no different. While I found it charming, it lacked depth and seemed a bit forced or stilted. I enjoyed reading about Maureen and Jenna and how their friendship evolved as they met new partners in their later years. I feel as though Macomber writes to a certain audience and will never really branch out. That's totally fine and I am glad I can pick up her books for a quick, light-hearted read in between books with more substance.

Super cute fun beach read. Debbie Macomber is always a great author to read and she does not disappoint on her latest book. Characters are very engaging and entertaining from the very start and it will keep you reading from the first page. Loved this one!
Thank you to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Once again Debbie Macomber did not disappoint. I picked this up and started reading and could not put it don't. Her characters are real and she can tell a love story without all the sex.
This story about 2 life long friends is a delight. Do not miss it.

Debbie Macomber does it again!!! She never disappoints. Absolutely a great read!!
A definite must read. Thank you Netgalley for this wonderful arc. Highly recommend!!

Another great book by Debbie Macomber. I love her storylines and characters. Single mothers and empty nest snydromes is just the beginning. I like that she can tell a love story and not make it all about sex. Good book for all ages.