Review: Cottage by the Sea

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Cottage by the Sea Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Debbie Macomber writes a tale of shock, loss, and personal morphing. It is a lesson in going beyond ones’ comfort zone to find peace, harmony, and balance. A comforting read.

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