A Romance Novel (A Blossom Street Novel) - Summer on Blossom Street

Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber is a beach book, plain and simple. It is the story of a number of families living in the same neighbourhood. They all have lovely professions - one runs a bookstore, one a knitting shop, one a bakeshop. Each of the families is experiencing a crisis of some sort - one wants to adopt, one has an ex-fiance who won't leave her alone, another wants to quit smoking.

Here's the thing; the author makes you care about her characters, their struggles and their happy endings - because, of course, everyone has a happy ending! I would definitely recommend this book for an easy, friendly read.

I borrow e-books from the library so I don't always get them in order. Having read another of Debbie Macomber's books, I had a spoiler for this one.

Even though I don't knit, Debbie Macomber has turned into a favorite author. I like the way she develops her characters and her relationships. I like the way she includes religion without getting preachy.

For me, the highlight of this book was the growth of Casey, who ended up as Lydia's foster child, and connected with "Alix with an 'I'" through their unique bond of having been fostered.

12/3/15 note: after reading Twenty Wishes, I realized that I needed to re-read Summer on Blossom Street. Things from Twenty Wishes helped me appreciate Summer on Blossom Street even more the second time through.

Debbie Macomber never fails to uplift readers and SUMMER ON BLOSSOM STREET is classic Debbie---warm, friendly, and guaranteed to have a happy ending. Yes, it may be pretty predictable but arriving at happy-ever-after is still a sweet journey filled with romantic pairings and landmark decisions.

Once again, Lydia Goetz, owner of the local knit shop, has a class called Knit to Quit designed for those trying to overcome some problem. For Phoebe Rylander, her problem is an errant fiancé who has been caught yet again paying for sex. Alix Turner needs to quit smoking so she can become pregnant and begin the family she and Jordan want. Bryan "Hutch" Hutchinson becomes the series' first male knitter as he joins on doctor's orders to overcome the stress of running his family's chocolate empire.

Lydia has problems of her own as she and Brad attempt to adopt an infant. When they agree to take twelve-year-old Casey in on a temporary basis, they get more than they bargained for. Surly and bad-tempered, this young girl gives the whole family a hard time.

Anne Marie Roche, the charming book store owner whom we met in TWENTY WISHES, has returned from Paris with adopted daughter Ellen and becomes a focal point of this entry without being in the knitting class. A handsome stranger is looking for Anne Marie and his questions could cause trouble with her new life as Ellen's mom. Anne Marie's story is my favorite part of this book and her alternatives at book's end have me happily anticipating the next entry in the series.

Yes, everything is quite predictable and there won't be any great surprises. Yet, I just couldn't put this book down. It radiates such a happy, feel-good quality that it's just what we all need for a bit of escapism. No wonder everyone on Blossom Street is so happy---life always works out for them, and for those of us whose lives are not quite so cheery, it's nice to know that happy endings are possible, if only in our dreams and Debbie Macomber novels.

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Lydia Goetz has opened her yarn shop for an evening knitting class called "Knit to Quit" where folks are trying to move on from something in their life that is getting them down. Alix Turner is back, wanting to quit smoking so she and her pastor husband Jordan can try to have a baby. Chocolate making connoisseur Bryan "Hutch" Hutchinson is trying to ease the stress in his life resulting from being sued for "making" someone fat by over-eating his chocolate! Phoebe Rylander is trying to get over her lying, cheating, manipulative ex-fiance who was arrested for solicitation (not for the first time).

Then we have the added story of Anne Marie Roche dealing with her adopted daughter Ellen's birth father, a recovering alcoholic/drug addict, wanting to be a part of Ellen's life. Then there is the attraction Anne Marie feels for a man she should not like. As if that wasn't enough, Lydia and Brad long to adopt a baby but instead are asked to foster a troubled pre-teen girl, Casey, whom they find themselves bonding with more than expected.

As always, we are guaranteed a sweet, inspiring, heart-warming story of family and friendship in Summer on Blossom Street. Debbie Macomber knows relationships of all kinds and does them beautifully in her novels. From best friends to young marrieds to families of both traditional and non-traditional kinds, we experience them all here.

I was especially drawn to Brad and Lydia's story as they adjust to the pressures of caring for a young girl who has felt like she doesn't matter to anyone for most of her life. Casey is a sweet caring child underneath the gruff exterior, afraid to let people see how she truly feels. Seeing her blossom from scared girl who hoards food and goods for safety, to a young woman of strength and security is one of the most wonderful aspects of the story. Even better was seeing Alix and Casey interact, since it wasn't all that long ago that Alix felt the same way. She provides remarkable insight for Lydia to help her understand where Casey is coming from.

As with all of Debbie Macomber's books, she manages to develop a romance or two amidst all family dynamics. Hutch and Phoebe hit it off immediately upon their first introduction and it is through this friendship gradually developing into more that Phoebe finds out what a real man is like. She is able to finally forget her philandering ex, in spite of the fact he is harassing her. Also through their time together, Hutch finds himself able to relax and let go of the overwhelming stress he is suffering.

Then there is Ann Marie's story. She finds herself attracted to Ellen's father though he is not at all someone she ever would have imagined for herself. She struggles with her fear he may want to take Ellen away. It certainly doesn't help that he's a recovering alcoholic/addict. But the more time she spends with him, the more she begins to realize he could be a positive influence in both her life and Ellen's.

As I have come to expect from a novel by Debbie Macomber, Summer on Blossom Street delivers, happiness, thought- provoking storylines, and a few tears in response to all of the emotional relationships.

© Kelley A. Hartsell, July 2009. All rights reserved.

First of all, let me say that I love Debbie Macomber. She is one of my favorite authors and wrote one of my most favorite (and highly recommended) books (BETWEEN FRIENDS), but I hate to say this -- I think it's time to close the Shop on Blossom Street and move one! Don't get me wrong. I love Lydia and Brad, Anne Marie and Ellen, Alix and Jordan, et al. But the stories are becoming tiresome and too predictable. It was fun in the beginning and I enjoyed getting to know them, but I'd like to meet new characters and read new stories.

Once again, the story revolves around Lydia's Knitting class at her shop on Blossom Street. There are several women and a man this time. Each chapter is told from the point of a view of a different character (I enjoy this writing style). The stories are predictable and I knew the ending before I was halfway through. Once I finally got there, however, it felt rushed and disorganized. I don't even feel that we got the full story of some of the characters (Alix and Jordan's ending was almost an afterthought! As one of the original characters from the very first Blossom Street book, doesn't Alix deserve a better ending to her story?). Phoebe and Hutch were cute, altho I felt their story was incomplete and didn't receive a proper ending (could their story be the theme for next year's novel?) The last few chapters seemed to revolve entirely around Casey and Lydia -- what about the other characters and their stories? You knew what would happen with Lydia & Casey. I wanted a more complete ending to the other stories (the ones that were new!)

One of my favorite genres of reading is women's fiction and I enjoy reading about the friendship and love between a small group, which is why I was drawn to Debbie Macomber and grew to love her books. I just think this series is getting a little old and repetetive and predictable. I'd like to meet new characters and read new stories. Maybe in a few year we can re-visit Blossom Street, but next spring can we please travel somewhere else and meet someone new? I give this book 4 stars -- if you're a new reader traveling to Blossom Street for the first (or even second) time, I'm sure you'll love it. But if you're a returning fan and have been along since the beginning, I can't say I recommend it. Pull out the original SHOP ON BLOSSOM STREET and reread that one. It's much better than this one (or better yet, pick up BETWEEN FRIENDS or THURSDAYS AT EIGHT -- two of my most fav books also by Debbie Macomber!)

Lydia Goetz, owner of A Good Yarn is back for more fun and adventures. She is joined by some old as well as some new friends. So sit back, relax, and enjoy Summer on Blossom Street.

Phoebe Rylander works as a physical therapist at Madison Avenue Physical Therapy. While out for a walk, she finds herself on Blossom Street and in front of A Good Yarn. She spots in the store window a sign advertising a knitting class called Knit to Quit. Phoebe signs up for the class. The knitting class will be the perfect distraction for her to get her mind off her ex-fiance and her broken engagement.

Alix and her husband Jordan are finally ready to start a family but first Alix needs to quit smoking. Alix decides to sign up for Knit to Quit as she has something to quit.

Bryan Hutchinson has taken over his family's chocolate company. Between all of the responsibilities of running a company and the lawsuit, it is no wonder he is under a lot of stress. Bryan's physician suggests that he take up knitting.

Anne Marie Roche and her adopted daughter, Ellen have just returned home from a trip to Paris. They are barely unpacked before a mysterious man comes around asking about Ellen.

Finally there is Lydia. She, her husband, and their son Cody have taken in twelve year old girl named Casey. Casey was only suppose to be with them for a few days. Now Lydia and her family have to find a way to bring harmony to their lives. It won't be easy as Casey has the biggest chip on her shoulder.

Debbie Macomber's latest Summer on Blossom Street is the perfect way to start out my summer. I instantly felt welcomed like I was part of the group on Blossom Street. The only other series where I felt the same way is Robyn Carr's Virgin River series. Debbie Macomber is in good company. What I enjoyed about this book is that all of the characters from the previous novels were back as well as the fact that I was introduced to new ones as well. So if you are wanting the perfect summer, where you can hang out with good friends then pick up a copy of Summer on Blossom Street today. You won't be sorry.

Summer on Blossom Street is part of a wonderful series by Debbie Macomber called the Blossom Street Series. This is book five and I've read them all and they are one of my favorite series. Blossom Street is a friendly neighborhood in Seattle and the series centers on A Good Yarn, a cozy yarn shop owned by Lydia who also teaches many knitting classes. There are other shops along Blossom Street that are featured in the books and they include the French Café, Susannah's Garden and Blossom Street Books.

I savored this story when I read it. Debbie Macomber has a style of writing that for me, just pulls me right into the pages and I feel as if I know the characters on Blossom Street. They have become so familiar to me that they feel like old friends. These books are comfort reading at it's best. They lift you up and touch your heart and they make you yearn for more. As soon as I finished this book, I wanted more. I cannot wait for the next book in the Blossom Street Series. If you are a fan of this series, you will certainly enjoy this book. If you've never read a Blossom Street novel, dive in and start at the beginning with The Shop on Blossom Street. If you want you can even start with Summer on Blossom Street or any of the others in the series. Each book gives you enough background to follow the story and you can go back and catch up on the rest.

I like the book as a book and the story line. However I must say that Delilah completely ruins it as the voice of the audiobook. There is absolutely no difference between the different character's voices, she can't pronounce "asked" and always says "ask", Also I think she puts too much emphasis on awkward pauses and it's just weird. I always have to mentally prepare myself for the horrible reading style when I listen to it. But the story is adorable and one of my favorites to "read" even if I only have it as an audiobook.

Reading the books in the Blossom Street series is like returning to good friends that you have lost touch with and want to catch up with again. Macomber creates likable characters in her series, which keep readers returning. As some other reviewers have stated, this entry in the series is lacking in some areas. Plot lines are a bit unbelievable, such as Phoebe falling for Hutch so quickly and fiercely; Casey's foster to adoption track; Ellen's wish for a father and then who enters the picture; Anne Marie's feelings for Tim. At times, I felt frustrated with the direction these plots were taking because of their predictability or their lack of depth.

Yet, I think the reader wants everything to happen the way Macomber has written the story. It is gratifying to have the happy ending, and satisfying to read the text and have the story play out the way you think it will. Would a little more realism and drama have added to the book? Yes. But not having those elements wouldn't keep me from me from recommending the book to those who have been reading the series. It is a light book and I believe, that is the intention. So go out and get this latest addition and enjoy meeting some new characters, as well as revisiting those from previous installments.

When I pick up a Blossom Street series book from Debbie Macomber, I know exactly what I expect and I get it every time -- a good, uplifting read that I enjoy from the first page to the last. This novel was no exception to that and I am only sad that I will have to wait another year to get the next installment.

Lydia Goetz, owner of A Good Yarn, offers a Knit to Quit class at her shop which draws in multiple new characters eager to "quit" something. Each has a different problem or issue they are trying to overcome and they all have varying success. This class forms the structure of the novel and does so very well. The reader not only gets introduced to new characters via this class, but characters we have gotten to know in previous books make their appearances and we get to follow along on their life's journey.

When I pick up a Blossom Street book, I feel like I am catching up with old friends. It's comfortable and comforting. To truly appreciate these books, you really need to go back and start with the very first one, "A Good Yarn". If you enjoy a good story with warmth, joy, tears and intrigue you'll enjoy these.

Of all of Debbie's series, I enjoy this one the best. Many of her other books make the women sound like whiny victims, but the voices on Blossom Street, are much stronger and more in control of their lives. Something that is very lacking in much of women's fiction.

Like the other books in this series, the comings and goings of enjoyable characters keeps me coming back. Book six takes us once again to the quilt shop where Lydia hosts a Knit to Quit class. This class if for people looking to quit something or maybe even someone.

With new characters and the reappearance of likable familiar ones, once again Macomber entwines just enough new with old and moves these woman forward into surprising new directions. Though each woman, and a man, move at their own pace, they are always brought back to where they need to be, whether it be expanding their horizons or knowing that home is always the best place to be, the women of Blossom Street are there for each other and on occasion bring new and exciting people with them on their journey.

This is my favorite so far of this writer's many series and literary groupings. It seems the rule rather than the exception that as a series goes along, there will be some flagging of interest and/or effectiveness. So far, this particular series does not badly succumb to that pattern.

It is a creative concept of a variety of businesses springing up in an urban renewal project, with relationships developing among the owners and employees. The characters have a mix of appeal personality-wise along with their relative home venues. One can be overwhelmed with the number of them at first, but they are carried through the books with alternating emphasis, and new ones come along.

There's a good job done with keeping a reader current who might happen to jump in along the way without having read previous editions. But, as with any series, it is best to start with the first and carry forward. One book near the beginning leaves the overall home base, but apparently popular demand brought things back to Blossom Street. I know I really liked the concept with the first one, and have retained interest in the characters as they interact and progress in their lives.

Also, I particularly enjoyed "Christmas Letters," which is a shorter story related to the series. There is some inspiration added in, which for many contributes to a satisfying read. Looking forward to the remaining volumes of the series.

****Having finished off the series books at this later date, I have to remark about this subject book that it is the last of the ongoing Blossom Street chronicles. Several follow, which take off on obscure single characters in some cases and all are in another venue. But, while critical review began sliding with this volume, you really don't want to involve yourself in those that follow. Sad but true. They seem tacked onto the series and actually, along with sophomoric writing, they would be "tacky" on their own. So, as to my comment in the first paragraph, unfortunately, this series ended up succumbing to the downward pattern and rather badly. An attempt was made to salvage the series with "Blossom Street Brides," the very last, but was unsuccessful.

Another great installment of Blossom Street series. Lydia and her husband have decided to adopted a baby but end up being foster parents to a surrly twelve year old girl. She's having a new knitting class where everyone is quitting something. Alix returns trying to quit smoking because she and her husband want to have a baby. Phoebe is trying to quit a relationship gone bad and Hutch is trying to relieve stress in his life for his health. I was surprised and happy with a man joining the knitting class. All the stories were very good except for two minor things I'm not sure why Phoebe chose to lie about her fiance and I'm surprised Hutch took learning the truth so well. And this series is starting to have the same problem the Cedar Cove series there's too many charactors its hard to remember who everyone is. Debbie Macomber had drop ins from previous books and it took a few minutes for me to remember who they were.

Lydia Goetz, owner of a Seattle yarn shop, decides to offer a class called Knit to Quit, which provides the diversion of knitting for its members who are trying to quit something. Phoebe has been in an unhappy relationship and she is trying to quit thinking about her ex-fiance. Alix is a young married woman who wants to have a baby and needs to quit smoking before she becomes pregnant. Hutch is an overworked company president who needs to relax and quit having so much stress in his life. The other story line has to do with Lydia herself who is hoping to adopt a baby with her husband, Brad. The lives of the main characters begin on a parallel course, but soon they intertwine like so many skeins of yarn. Debbie Macomber is good at creating characters whom her readers can care about, and she handles the various plot lines in a smooth manner. This book is sure to please Macomber's many fans.

This was my first Debbie Macomber book and I found it to be pretty blah. The characters were not very well defined. They all spoke and acted as if they were over 50 and yet many of them were supposed to be in their 20's or even children. There were very few physical descriptions given so it was difficult to visualize what the characters were supposed to look like.

Also, a lot of the plot seems to happen "off camera." For example, when Phoebe's ex-fiance learns that she's started dating other men, he supposedly went ballistic. That would have been a good scene for us as the reader to see so that we could see how Phoebe handled it and how she'd grown as a person...but it all happened outside of the narrative. We only get a few lame lines from Phoebe about it after the fact.

Likewise the transition of Casey slowly becoming absorbed into Lydia's family. That would have been a great way to show real-life conflicts being resolved. But instead we keep coming back to their story days or weeks after the last installment and suddenly things have massively changed. Then we get a brief monologue from Lydia telling us what happened, rather than the narrative actually showing us.

It certainly wasn't the worst book I'd ever read but I gave up on this one about halfway through because I was just plain bored with it. Even though the characters were dealing with important real-life issues, there just never seemed to be any real conflict in the story. No sense of urgency or worry that things might not work out. The blase narrative and slow pace never left any question that things would eventually work out perfectly so there wasn't any pull for me to keep going and find out what happened.

Oh and I listened to this book on CD and the narrator was AWFUL. Her saccharine-sweet delivery of every single line was extremely tiresome to listen to.

This was my first in the Blossom Street series and I thought that Macomber did a pretty good job of filling a new reader in on what had gone before, without leaving too many holes. It's nice beach reading and heartwarming, even if every story line is wholly predictable.

On the other hand, there were two things that bothered me: First, that Phoebe, an otherwise independent woman should be so manipulated by both her mother [who should be going to bat for her!] and her former fiance. And, second, that a social worker would drop a child with a family with NO INFORMATION AT ALL on her background, interests or problems. That's no kind of professionalism! It really made no sense and destroyed credibility.

You can count on Debbie Macomber's Blossom Street series to be uplifting and hopeful. While problems arise they are handled with humor, faith and perseverance. As we catch up with old friends we also get new characters to add to the mix. These books don't rely on sex or shocks to entertain you. When I am feeling down I know Blossom Street will cheer me up. a feel good book & true Macomber.

I have enjoyed Debbie MacComber's Blossom Street series and always enjoy picking up a story where the last book left off. I don't always remember all the action from the previous installment, but MacComber fills in enough detail to remind me.

The problem I had with this book was that I couldn't "see" the characters. There was not enough physical description of Casey, for instance, and I really couldn't envision her. None of the characters were vivid to me.

That being said, I enjoyed the development of the various relationships, especially the bond with Casey and Lydia's family. I thought it was extremely plausible. I also liked how MacComber drew Alix into the relationship as a mentor of sorts to Casey. I like Alix a lot.

As for Phoebe, it's not uncommon for a woman to be so snowed by a man that she puts her better judgment aside and forgives what might seem to be unforgivable. Clark's character defects were a bit extreme, but certainly not unrealistic.

Sometimes I think MacComber reverts a bit to her "romance" novel style of writing, but overall, this book was worth the time it took to read it.

When Lydia Goetz, who owns a yarn shop, starts a class aptly titled "Knit to Quit" for people who want to make a change in their lives, she has no idea how many lives she will affect, including her own. But that's the fun and the magic of this book.

A sweet story as we discover how Phoebe, who's been betrayed by a man, finds a new love, and how Anne Marie Boche and her daughter react to a stranger who comes to Anne Marie's bookstore. As for Lydia and her husband Brad, who sought to adopt a baby and find themselves unexpectedly coping with an angry 12-year-old, they realize the word "family" comes to have a whole new meaning. A warm and touching saga of friends helping friends this is a very good read and leaves one with a smile in the heart.

I've read all of Debbie Macomber's books, and their appeal for me lies in the fact that she creates believable scenes and characters that I can easily relate to. She has a gift for taking ordinary people and putting them in situations that anyone might find themselves in. While reading Summer on Blossom Street, I found myself sympathizing with Anne Marie as she agonized over whether to tell her adopted daughter about the sudden appearance of her biological father; and wishing I could help the Goetz family as they tried to understand the foster child living with them "just for the summer." Reading a Macomber book is like reuniting with old friends and catching up on the latest neighborhood news. It's also good for lowering your stress level.

I love the characters in the book as much as I would if they were real. They are so genuine and believable. I became so involved with the book that I couldn't put it down. I want to go to Blossom Street in Seattle! I can't wait to read the next book and continue my friendships.

Excellent read!!!! The drama between Phoebe and Clark was intense, really thought she would fall prey to his manipulation using his dad`s illness. Glad she found out just how low and conniving he is, also glad her mom finally saw who he is besides all his charm and his family's influence. Imagine wanting your child to marry someone who cheated on them repeatedly, the worse advice any parent could ever give a child.

I really enjoyed "Summer on Blossom Street." I had found the last book or two to be a little lacking- short on plot and character development. I enjoyed reading about some of the original characters (Lydia and Alix) and thought that the new characters were good too. While the endings were all a little too "pat" it's fun to have happy endings every now and again! I definitely felt that this book was on par with the original, "The Shop on Blossom Street."

I liked summer on Blossom street just as good as the other Blossom street books and I love that all the characters keep coming back. I felt this book left a lot still unanswered. I hope it is addressed in future books. The end was rushed a little.

Debbie Macomber is just a terrific writer whose books I just simply love. This is another of many I have read that just holds my attention from start to finish. Just LOVE her books! Always look forward to what book of her I will read next; however will for sure continue with the next book from this series. Her writing is awesome!

This was another great book by Debbie Macomber. It was a very quick and easy read. I did not want to put it down and finished it in 4 days.

Although Debbie introduced some new characters into this story, you were able to catch up on your favorites from previous books. As with all her other stories I can not wait to find out what happens to our friends next.

On her website, it says "Where ever you are Debbie takes you home" and they are right. Whenever I can't find a good book to read I just pick up hers and it's always enjoyable!

It was great to read more about our favorite characters from the earlier Blossom Street books, and to meet a couple of new ones! Macomber has done it again, excellent characters with real problems that get resolved, not always the way you would hope for, but realistically. I just love this "series" and this book was great.

I really enjoyed this delightful read. It was refreshing reading an old fashion romance where there wasn't a lot of sex, etc. It was really nice to read about the people on Blossom Street. I have become a huge fan of this series. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series.

This is another wonderful story about how life is lived. I just love blossom street and all the characters there. I can't wait to see what happens in the next story. Thank you so much for writing such wonderful stories!!!!

Sweet and easy to read...just what I like about this author's knitting-shop/Blossom St. books, which are the only ones of hers that I read. Macomber presents her characters well and juggles multiple story lines with ease. She ties up her stories happily, and once in a while, this is just what I need!

I absolutely loved this book. Each book of Debbie Macomber's Blossom Street series I look forward to every year, and this author never lets me down.
I am not going to get into a detailed book review (as of this typing), but I will encourage readers that "Summer on Blossom Street" is a wonderful, fun read and to buy and get themselves a copy. (I read this book in one week!)

It was great to read more about our favorite characters from the earlier Blossom Street books, and to meet a couple of new ones! Macomber has done it again, excellent characters with real problems that get resolved, not always the way you would hope for, but realistically. I just love this "series" and this book was great.

I really enjoyed this delightful read. It was refreshing reading an old fashion romance where there wasn't a lot of sex, etc. It was really nice to read about the people on Blossom Street. I have become a huge fan of this series. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series.

This is another wonderful story about how life is lived. I just love blossom street and all the characters there. I can't wait to see what happens in the next story. Thank you so much for writing such wonderful stories!!!!

Sweet and easy to read...just what I like about this author's knitting-shop/Blossom St. books, which are the only ones of hers that I read. Macomber presents her characters well and juggles multiple story lines with ease. She ties up her stories happily, and once in a while, this is just what I need!

I absolutely loved this book. Each book of Debbie Macomber's Blossom Street series I look forward to every year, and this author never lets me down.
I am not going to get into a detailed book review (as of this typing), but I will encourage readers that "Summer on Blossom Street" is a wonderful, fun read and to buy and get themselves a copy. (I read this book in one week!)

Like other readers, the story is a good, uplifting read. Easy on the eyes, enjoyable for my bedtime story. Since I see others recommend the first book, "A Good Yarn", I'll go to that next because this author writes in a colorful way filled with warm hearted feelings.

Once again, Debbie has woven a wonderful story with interesting characters and the importance of love, caring, and family. I enjoyed the book very much...it brought tears
to my eyes several times.

Debbie Macomber has done it again in Summer on Blossom Street. She takes us right back into the middle of the lives of all of the friends we've made on Blossom Street. It seems like yesterday, not almost a year since we've been with them. Macomber always manages to keep the characters and lives of her characters real. Its not like reading a book; its more like visiting friends and/or family. I love her books. I loved this one as well. I don't think any Macomber fan will be disappointed.

Debbie Macomber does not disappoint in this book as part of the Blossom Street Series. We learn how Lydia came to adopt Casey and more about several of the other knitters. It all starts with a knit to quit class. I good read. I hope Debbie Macomber writes another in this series. I always want to know what will happen next in her series.

Didn't want to stop once I started reading it, then sorry to see it end. Enjoyed this as I have all Debbie Macomber's books. What's not to like, if you just want an interesting, enjoyable, relationship-oriented book!

This is the first Debbie Macomber book I read, I was excited to find an author with lots of books published. But I was quickly disappointed and I don't think I will be reading another one of her books. There was a couple of interesting storylines in the book, but overall I found it to be very boring. I think she over-explains everything and found myself skipping paragraphs because you don't need that many details to understand the story! The way the book was written made me feel like all the characters were well past retirement age. The book just dragged on to me.

Summer On Blossom Street

This book was good light reading. The characters were interesting and the book moved along nicely. I've read many of the author's books and always enjoy them.

As with all of Debbie Macomber Blossom St. series, I could not put this one down 'til I finished it. Can't wait for the next book. You really look forward and the characters are great, you feel you know them.

I LOVE Debbie Maccomber's books, especially the Blossom Street series. Having a male knitter in the story was fun and his relationship with Phoebe was a great part of the story. It was a bit predictable but a great summer read.

A friend recommended this series and I am thoroughly enjoying it. I eagerly look forward to the next book! I would recommend that they be read in order. This author keeps me interested and entertained.

The story line for this book is tired and sounds very much like the same thing that Kate Jacobs wrote about in her latest book Knit Two for the Friday night knitting club series. Life rarely gets fixed so perfectly by a bunch of women sitting around knitting and sipping tea. Macomber needs to start thinking outside the box for future story lines because her characters are starting to become very one note.