Years after she caught her husband cheating and divorced, Julia has forged a happy life for herself alone. She then meets Heath and they slowly begin a meaningful relationship only to find some difficult obstacles ahead of them. Written in great Macomber style this is an enjoyable book.

Six years after her divorce Julia is confident and lives a full life alone. She enjoys life. She has semi retired. She bumps into a man in the workout room of her condos one morning. She sees him daily and wished for her solitude of working out alone. Little does she know he feels the same way. One day he strikes up a conversation, and slowly a relationship blossoms. Tragedy strikes when the two realize their ex's are married. Their children hate one another. This relationship seems doomed until a plan is hatched.

It's Better This Way by Debbie Macomber. Current family situations learning to blend families of divorce when Julia and Heath become involved in a relationship. Multiple members from both families are featured with past family history. A multi layered story that is pure Debbie Macomber gold.

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

It's Better This Way
A Novel
by Debbie Macomber
Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine
Ballantine Books
Romance | Women's Fiction
Pub Date 13 Jul 2021 | Archive Date 31 Oct 2021

This is the best book I have read this year! I have been a fan of Debbie Macomber for many years. The last couple I liked but not as much as I had hoped. This one is a breakthrough. Possibly, because I could relate to the main character's age and demographic. "it is better this way" is a great motto for all of us I think. When things don't work out in this book the main character reflects on this very statement. Great book! I read it in two days.
Thanks to Ballentine Books and NetGalley for the ARC. This book brightened my day!
5 stars

Debbie Macomber is a gifted author that I have loved for many years!
I am encouraged, uplifted, and blessed by her books
and this one even more.

In life, with faith in God- "It's Better This Way" is a good motto!

I got invested with characters and each storyline.
I cared for each one. I was rooting for them, scolding them, and feeling for them.

I did NOT want to stop reading
was mad when I had to go to work, carried book with me just in case I had a second
I wanted this book with me

I more than highly recommend!!

I read this entire book in one sitting. It is so nice to not have to read a book with a bunch of sex stuff. Debbie writes about things you can relate too. She is very current in her topics and she is just fun to read. She has been a favorite of mine for years. She just keeps getting better. I went and preordered a copy for my Mom and sister, I know they will love it too

This is a very pleasant read about a romance between two older adults and the obstacles they face when families are involved. There is enough suspense and action to keep readers involved and eager to discover what happens next. As usual, Debbie Macomber delivers a very readable and pleasurable story.

For some reason-and it could be just a reading slump-I haven't gotten into the last few of Debbie's books. However, I do believe this one is one of her best. She manages to tug on your heart strings and makes you believe in the power of love. Thankful to NetGalley for providing me a copy of this book.

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were people you could relate to and the story felt current. Every day families are learning how to blend kids and ex’s and family. I really recommend this book