16 Lighthouse Road

by Debbie Macomber
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Good Books rating 4.23
Contemporary Fiction
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  • ID: 6468
  • Added: 2025-11-18
  • Updated: 2025-11-18
  • ISBN: 9780778316886
  • Publisher: MIRA
  • Published: 2013-05-28
  • Reviews: 3

Judge Olivia Lockhart of Cedar Cove finds herself at the center of a media storm after denying a divorce in court. The ruling becomes a hot topic in the small town, stirring up gossip and speculation. The story delves into the personal and professional lives of the characters, exploring themes of love, family, and the complexities of small-town life. /n/n As the town reacts to the judge's decision, relationships are tested, and secrets are revealed. The narrative weaves together multiple storylines, creating a rich tapestry of human experiences and emotions. This reissue of the novel promises to captivate readers with its engaging characters and compelling drama.

Reviews
The Book Pushers · 2013-06-13
community 4.20

The series is loved for its focus on new characters or couples in each book while keeping readers updated on everyone else. The community feel and emotional depth make it a compelling read.

The reviewer expresses their love for the series, appreciating how each book focuses on new characters or couples while still providing updates on other characters. They highlight the community feel of Cedar Cove, noting that the emotional depth and character interactions make the story compelling. The reviewer also mentions that the series' ability to create a sense of community and evoke strong emotions is a standout feature.

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    I do love this series! Every book focuses on a new character or couple, but you keep getting updates on everyone else.

    It is a real community.

    The sheer amount of characters and their interactions make the story engaging and memorable.

Nordie · 2012-01-26
engaging 4.50

The book is likened to a soap opera, with well-written characters and engaging storylines that keep the reader invested. The reviewer enjoyed the community feel and the emotional depth of the characters' journeys.

The reviewer compares the book to a soap opera, praising its ability to keep the reader engaged with well-developed characters and compelling storylines. They highlight the community feel of Cedar Cove, noting that the characters' interactions and emotional journeys make the story memorable. The reviewer also mentions that the book's ability to evoke strong emotions and create a sense of community among the characters is a standout feature.

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    Cedar Cove—people love it and sometimes they leave it, but they never forget it!

    It's a great book. In a way, it's kind of like watching a soap opera but it's reading it.

    I loved how the novel focused on several different characters and relationships in this town, rather than just the main couple, it really made the story compelling.

All About Romance · 2001-08-17
emotional 4.00

The novel is driven by deep emotions rather than external conflicts, with spare but profound prose. The focus is on the characters' interactions and their emotional journeys.

The reviewer appreciates Macomber's ability to convey deep emotions with minimal description, creating a narrative that resonates through its emotional depth. They highlight the character interactions as a standout feature, making the story compelling despite the lack of external conflict. The reviewer also notes that the novel's strength lies in its ability to evoke strong feelings and create a sense of community among the characters.

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    Macomber is not big on descriptions and her prose is spare but deep, so that Lighthouse is driven not by external conflict but by sheer emotion.

    The novel is driven not by external conflict but by sheer emotion.

    Macomber's prose is spare but deep, creating a narrative that resonates through its emotional depth.

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