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Right Next Door by Debbie macomber
Father's Day by Debbie macomber
Robin, accountant had lost her husband many years ago and she was happy to have her son, Jeff. She is able to share stories over and over gain
about his father, Lenny. While they are camping out in the backyard a dog appears and Jeff is very happy thinking it's his new dog. The owner of the dog shows up, he's their next door neighbor.
Cole Camden, lawyer is his name and he's very grumpy that his dog had run away.
Other next door neighbors meet them and they set up after school activities for their children and Robin finds out more about those in the neighborhood. She has had to tell her son they can't afford to have the dog just yet.
Jeff has run away and she goes to the backyard to call for him. Cole goes to his backyard to call for his dog. When they find the boy and the dog they have come to an agreement that Jeff can use the fort and that he can play with Blackie.
They find out Cole was married and his son had died and he got divorced.
Jeff also visits Cole to help with other chores at his house.
They have spent time together, at Golden Gate Park love the details here, flying kite, playing ball and playing with the dog.
Robin is dating now and just before her first one Cole called and said he lied. He means he really did mean it bothers him that she's dating others.
Robin hears other stories about Cole and his ex wife from other neighbors.
Cole has dealt with his pain and has moved onto love them. She needs more time to get over her grief before she can go on with her life.
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The Courtship of Carol Sommars by Debbie Macomber
Carol Summers is a single mom, nurse with a teen age driving son.
Peter and Jim are friends. Jim's dad Alex Preston is mad his son is late coming home.
Carol's car breaks down after the class she taught at night for first time mothers. She made it to a restaurant and her phone is at home charging.
Alex is there with a blind date and can't wait to get rid of her. He does come to the rescue and she has a cup of coffee while they finish their meal and then he takes her home.
Her Italian family came to the rescue of her borrowing one of her brothers cars. The grandparents drill Peter for information about Carol dating.
She has secrets about her past that have harmed her for life and she won't tell others.
The boys are all for them getting married but she's still holding back.
Alex shares his pain and fears with her: his wife had leukemia and was lucky to get pregnant.
Love the time spent at the Italian relatives, the day long simmering sauces and the dialog and very detailed descriptions of the rainforest in WA state.