I don't know what it is about Debbie Macomber's books that make you feel so comfortable when you read them. Her characters are often faced with difficult life situations or choices, yet she presents them in a way that is both positive and life-affirming. Her latest book, A Turn In The Road (#83) fits that mold.
Bethanne, introduced in one of the Blossom Street Yarn Shop books, has made a successful career for herself with her party-planning company after her divorce from Grant. Now that her son Andrew is about to be married, Grant wants back in her life, but does she want that, too? To help her figure things out, she decides on impulse to accompany her ex-mother-in-law on a road trip. Ruth is determined to drive by herself across country to attend her 50th high school reunion in Florida. Her daughter Robin strongly objects until Bethanne announces she will go, too. At the very last minute, Bethanne begs to join her mother and grandmother after her boyfriend invites her to a special dinner not to propose, but to announce that he is leaving for Europe for a year with a co-worker and his girlfriend.
There are unexpected adventures for the three generations as they hit the road and most of Ruth's original itinerary is thrown out the window. One encounter will lead to unexpected emotional consequences for Bethanne. Ruth will follow her dreams, and Annie will come to terms with her own relationships.
If you're looking for a book where you can root for the characters to make the right choices and put down the book at the end knowing that they did, I highly recommend A Turn In The Road.
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