I have read a lot of her books over the years and enjoyed how a lot of the the characters are connected. I felt like this one moved kind of slow and I wonder if it is because her books are kind of similar and I know the outcome.

These are two short Romance stories. huge fan Debbie Macomber's book. I listen to the audiobook for this book. This book has characters that just do not talk to each other a lot which I really do not like. I hate when the whole book is a misunderstanding just because the two main characters are not talking about the problems. I received an ARC of this book. These are two short romance stories. I am a huge fan of Debbie Macomber's work and enjoyed listening to the audiobook of this particular book. However, I found that the characters did not communicate much, which I really didn’t like. I can't stand it when the entire plot revolves around misunderstandings simply because the two main characters fail to discuss their problems. I also received an ARC of this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Audio for the ARC.

Both of these stories were short and sweet, but their shortness left little room for meaningful character development or time to truly connect with the characters. That said, the moments we did get felt lacking—particularly with Rick, who came across as revolting and outdated in his attitudes.

I appreciated the use of classic romantic tropes like friends-to-lovers and second-chance romance, which added charm and familiarity. However, I couldn't help but feel like the stories needed more depth and emotional build-up to really resonate.

On a positive note, the narrator delivered a solid performance, bringing what life they could to the material.

These two stories were good, but so glaringly obvious they were first written in the 90s. There are some very old school values depicted and many gave me the ick. Overall good stories, just a old school way of thinking. Ex: I can’t even remember the last time I heard/read the word “bastard” in relation to a child born out of wedlock… ick…

Overall okay book. The first book has a female lead that was hard to like. She changed her mind all the time, very hot and cold behavior towards her partner. I did not like her. Even though I like pregnancy romance books, this one was hard to enjoy.

Two well written romances by Debbie Macomber. I enjoyed the plots, characters and the narrator. Recommend this book.

I’m a huge fan of this author, but this has got to be my favorite. If ever a romance novel has tugged at my heart. It was so realistic and relatable. I was chuckling and crying and every other emotion. The gripping feelings I had for the characters was crazy good. The narrator was one of the best I’ve heard. I highly recommend!

I enjoyed the audio book. The person reading put heart and definition in the reading of the story. It kept your attention. The voice was not dull.
I was given the ARC by NetGalley and the Publisher and leaving a review by my own choice.

These are two short Romance stories. I normally love Debbie Macomber's book. I listen to the audiobook for this book. This book has characters that just do not talk to each other a lot which I really do not like. I hate when the whole book is a misunderstanding just because the two main characters are not talking about the problems. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

This title offers two books in one. Overall I gave it three stars because both novels made me cringe a bit in different ways, but they were well written and provided an entertaining listen.

Marriage of Inconvenience: Rich and Jamie are best friends, both have been cheated on by their significant others and are there for each other in the fall out. For Jamie, she decides to quit dating and take her future into her own hands, she is going to have a baby. Rich doesn't think this is a good idea, but when Jamie ask for his sperm, he can't fathom the idea of her having a child with anyone else, so he decides to help her but according to his terms, he will be involved, he will be financially responsible and the baby will have his last name through marriage. Thus starts a marriage of convenience with an exit plan that quickly turns inconvenient as they realize they have feelings for each other.

I greatly enjoyed the premise of this story but Rich's character gave me red flag vibes, he really needed anger management classes or therapy to work through better ways of handling his erratic emotions. Both characters could have save a LOT of trouble through communication. I would have rather seen them be open and honest with their feelings much sooner and worked through it all in a healthy and adult way.

Stand-in Wife: The positive's - this story was well written and made the best of a difficult situation but I could not get past the timeline of the love story considering the MMC and FMC's relationship to each other. It felt cringe on so many levels, despite good intentions. I understand this book was written decades ago and is being re-released, but even with the provisions made to make the relationship feel better, it didn't work for me. (Avoiding spoilers)

Springtime Sunshine had too great novels I enjoy them. I like that both of novel similar theme about marriage of inconvenience. I think that Rich and Jamie truly loved each other since high school but true love right in front of them for so many years. All though I like Paul and Leah 's story ,and I though that Leah just doing what sister ask to. I believe that no real true between them. Well, They were very good reads. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this are completely my own.

Two stories in one book and they intertwine as each story is about a brother and their “not so normal wedding “.

I really like the premise behind both of these stories. They were not your typical Macomber style. I liked that they were both a bit different as they were not the usual boy meets girl and falls in love. I was vested and wanted to hear the outcome, my only issue was the miscommunication trope was way overdone in both, to the point of almost being aggravating. I needed more depth f the resolve after the miscommunication.

Debbie Macomber definitely is a feel good author, but these two stories didn’t do it for me. I felt as if the characters were very self deprecating, unrealistic, and at times quite rude lol there were some cute parts but overall just wasn’t for me.

As the name states, this book is a ray of sunshine! Absolutely adorable and I loved listening to every minute of it!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

Typical sweet stories by this author. Nice that there are two stories friends to lovers and second chance love. I enjoyed listening to the audiobook, the author did a great job with the voices of the characters. Thank you #NetGalley for this ARC, all opinions expressed are my own. #SpringtimeSunshine

Springtime sunshine is a collection of 2 short stories. Both were an easy read, a story you pick up and read in one setting. Both of these were just that for me. Something relaxing and enjoyable after a rough day at work.
I did love that the characters in both stories intertwined. This keeps the story going for me. Love always wins even during those challenging times!
If you are looking for a short, easy, happy ending I would highly recommend this… 5 stars in that catagory!

Springtime Sunshine is a delightful compilation of two short novels by seasoned author Debbie Macomber. These stories revolve around the eldest and youngest Manning brothers as they stumble upon love that’s actually right before their eyes.

In Marriage of Inconvenience, good friends Jamie Warren and Rich Manning, have each had disappointing relationships in the past and have reached their early thirties. They both want children but there’s no future partner in sight. With an internal clock counting down, Jamie proposes they share the DNA for a child through artificial means, but Rich’s counter proposal is that they marry and share the experience, even if the DNA is shared artificially they will each share in the pregnancy, birth, and raising of the child, but without being a real couple. The only issues are meddling families and miscommunication.

In Stand In Wife Paul Manning is destroyed when his wife Diane succumbs to complications from childbirth and toxemia leaving behind a newborn daughter and twin sons. If it weren’t for Diane’s sister Leah and Paul’s family stepping in to help there’s no telling how the broken family would have survived the first six months after Diane’s passing. But now Leah is ready to do even more by taking leave from her teaching position at the community college. Her proposal is to care for her sister’s family like Diane had asked her to in a dream. But will the lines blur as they raise Paul’s children together?

These two dynamic tales by a consummate author are reflections of an earlier time, but there is nothing simpler about it. Filled with well drawn characters and dealing with people going through difficult circumstances, these stories will entertain the readers. I did enjoy this compilation and would recommend it!

Springtime Sunshine is 2 books in one. In the past I have enjoyed Debbie Macomber books. I really could not get past how chauvinistic Rich was in the first book. So many red flags that I was literally yelling the words Red Flag. I enjoyed the second book a little more but it was still very conservative in the message it was giving me I felt. Both books were all about the main characters having to get married. No one not even in the 90s when these books were originally written had to get married.

Debbie Macomber delivers a great love story. You feel like you are there with the characters. Remembering the insecurities of past love developing and not enough communication to keep the butterflies and anxiety of it. “Will he or she be the one” feelings?
In this special release, you get two wonderful love stories. I chose to do audio as that is my favorite way to indulge while doing driving, housework, or craft projects at the same time. This narrator, Lisa Zimmerman, was excellent in pace and character depiction. Voice changes and emotional input were very well done.
The stories are each about love right in front of you but familiarity or fear has blinded you from recognizing it. I felt the pain of fear and anxiety the women and men of the stories felt it was so well done.
I do recommend these stories for the romantic reader.
Thank you Harlequin Audio and NetGalley for this audio recommendation this book is my personal opinion. Debbie Macomber is always producing great reads. Well written, heartfelt, and insightfully done.

I love that Debbie Macomber has easy reads and keeps me coming back for more. They’re very cute and very tasteful.