In addition to her continued involvement in Cecilia and Ian's ongoing negotiations, Olivia's life is further complicated by her mother, Charlotte, her daughter, Justine, and her best friend, Grace, as they struggle with the difficult situations life tosses their way. And Jack's attentions are not entirely unwelcome for the long-divorced Olivia. Decreeing that the young couple had not tried hard enough to make their relationship work following the tragic death of their newborn daughter, Olivia's decision brings her to the attention of recent Cedar Cove arrival, newspaper editor Jack Griffin. Perennial favorite Debbie Macomber does what she does best in 16 Lighthouse Road, introducing fans to the scenic Pacific Northwest town of Cedar Cove, Washington, and its panoply of characters, including family court judge Olivia Lockhart who makes news when she denies the divorce petition of Cecilia and Ian Randall. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.

Well, you wouldn't believe the reaction! Thanks to an article by Jack Griffin, the editor of our local paper (and a man I wouldn't mind seeing more of!), 'everyone's' talking.Ĭedar Cove-people love it and sometimes they leave it, but they never forget it! So I rendered my judgment: Divorce Denied. In Charlotte's view, young Cecilia and Ian Randall hadn't tried hard enough to make their marriage work-and I agreed. Recently I was hearing a divorce petition. Here's an example: I'm a family court judge and she likes to drop in on my courtroom. Then there's my mother, Charlotte, who has plenty of opinions and is 'always' willing to share them. My marriage failed some years ago, and I have a rather.difficult relationship with my daughter, Justine. I have to admit that my own secrets are pretty open. Come and hear their stories-maybe even their secrets! You see, I'm inviting you to my home and my town of Cedar Cove because I want you to meet my family, friends and neighbors. You don't know me yet, but in a few hours that's going to change.

16 lighthouse road by debbie macomber