Tuesday, February 23, 2016

A Girl's Guide to Moving On by Debbie Macomber-4 1/2 *

Title: A Girl's Guide to Moving On
Series: 
New Beginnings 
Author: Debbie Macomber
Genre: Contemporary Women
Rating: * * * * 1/2
Publishers: Ballantine Books
(Feb 23, 2016)
Hardback: 352 pages
ISBN: 978-0553391923
FTC Disclosure: ARC provided by the 
publisher via Netgalley

In this powerful and uplifting novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, a mother and her daughter-in-law bravely leave their troubled marriages and face the challenge of starting over. Leaning on each other, Nichole and Leanne discover that their inner strength and capacity for love are greater than they ever imagined.
When Nichole discovers that her husband, Jake, has been unfaithful, the illusion of her perfect life is indelibly shattered. While juggling her young son, a new job, and volunteer work, Nichole meets Rocco, who is the opposite of Jake in nearly every way. Though blunt-spoken and rough around the edges, Rocco proves to be a dedicated father and thoughtful friend. But just as their relationship begins to blossom, Jake wagers everything on winning Nichole back—including their son Owen’s happiness. Somehow, Nichole must find the courage to defy her fears and follow her heart, with far-reaching consequences for them all.
Leanne has quietly ignored her husband’s cheating for decades, but is jolted into action by the echo of Nichole’s all-too-familiar crisis. While volunteering as a teacher of English as a second language, Leanne meets Nikolai, a charming, talented baker from Ukraine. Resolved to avoid the heartache and complications of romantic entanglements, Leanne nonetheless finds it difficult to resist Nikolai’s effusive overtures—until an unexpected tragedy tests the very fabric of her commitments.

An inspiring novel of friendship, reinvention, and hope, A Girl’s Guide to Moving On affirms the ability of every woman to forge a new path, believe in love, and fearlessly find happiness.

While this was not one of my most favorite Debbie Macomber books, I still enjoyed it. I loved the idea of both a mother and daughter-in-law striking out on their own after enduring cheating husbands and having each other to lean on. The characters, especially Rocco and Nikolai, made me smile and I caught myself silently cheering them on in their conquests to romance Nichole and Leanne. 
New Beginnings 
1. Last One Home (2015)

2. A Girl's Guide to Moving On (2016)

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