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A Girl's Guide to Moving On

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Absolutely loved Girls Guide to Moving On, taking place immediately after Last One Home, we catch up with Nichole and mother in law Leanne after both leaving their cheating spouses. 2 years have passed and they're both trying to move on but both exes have other ideas. Enter Rocco and Nikolai and the fun begins. Many frustrations with these 4 and their new relationships but definitely had a happy ending. Excited to read Sam's story!

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A great read. One of my first of Debbie Macomber and I will be adding more of her books to my to read shelf. Good story and characters.

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This was a good coming of age story. Friendship is a major theme in this story. The importance of having friends and being able to depend and lean on them is key. Finding hope in moments of despair. A heartwarming story.

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I requested this book when I saw it because I was familiar with the authors name, knew she had a loyal following, and saw her name attached to a lot of “Hallmark-type” movies so I wanted to see what all the hype was about. It sat on my shelf for a while, until it was finally archived and I forgot about it. I pulled it back out when I was sitting and looking for a quick read. I probably should’ve left it. It’s not that it was bad, per se, it’s just not a style of buck that I prefer. I had not read the first book, but didn’t feel like I’d missed much. If you’re into predictable romance novels, with stereotypical characters, and enjoy those “Hallmark movies.“ you would probably enjoy this. It’s just not my “cup of tea.” I didn’t like the varying points of view and dint really find myself invested in any of the characters , nor their stories.

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Debbie Macomber is one of my top 5 favourite authors and she never disappoints. And this is just a delightful read. She creates superb dialogue and characters.

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This story was true to other Debbie Macomber titles. Loved the characters and how they were connected to eachother. The story felt personal and true to life. Thanks for sharing!

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The author has captured the agony of the destruction of two long term relationships. The women are long suffering in laws and the men are father and sons cheaters. Two generations of the same recurring aberrant behaviors. The women lease apartments across the hall from each other after their marriage breakups and become fast friends. The men behave with even more destructive tactics in efforts to get their ex-wives back. Each woman is tempted with a new male friend/potential lover as they strike out to build new lives and loves. Ms. Macomber had me crying at one point with the depth and poignancy of the emotions she evokes. Always a make of a good tale in my estimation so have a tissue handy. This book is well worth an evening's read.

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This book follows Last one Home, and is very compelling. I would recommend reading that one first. I love the way the author creates memorable characters and real-life, relatable situations.

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Debbie Macomber's books are always refreshing to read. A Girl's Guide to Moving On is no different. Memorable characters, realistic storyline, and descriptive narrative are the perfect combination for a good read -- and A Girl's Guide to Moving On has all of those.

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I always enjoy Debbie Macomber's books. This one was no exception. It was a great read, though it was not quite as good as the first book in this series.

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Debbie Macomber comes through once again for readers. Taking characters you won’t find on Wall St but on your street she brings the matters of the heart home. Will she take him back? Will she venture further with her new love? Read, find out and I also recommend subscribing to Debbie’s newsletter/digital magazine. She gives 100% there as well!

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I read and enjoyed the first book in this series, but A Girl's Guide to Moving on was just okay for me.
I liked the characters of Nicole and Leanne, but some of the secondary characters really got on my nerves.

Debbie Macomber is one of my go-to authors for women's fiction, but this book just didn't live up to many of her previous stories.

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This is a very sweet and heartwarming story about the changing dynamics of love and family when a marriage doesn’t work. There were aspects that bothered me, but not in a significant manner. This is a series I will continue to follow now that I’ve started it.

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Usually Debbie Macomber is an auto-borrow from the library for me, but this time I was lucky enough to get a copy from NetGalley and Ballantine books.
This is the story of cheaters, generations of cheaters. Nichole leaves her cheating husband and her mother-in-law also leaves hers. The both move into the same apartment building and regain their confidence and independence. They find love in unexpected people and find their happiness.

The storyline was simple. The characters were likable. The book was ok. Macomber’s books usually leave with a cozy warm feeling. This one missed the mark. It was a good read, but not one that I will reach to again.

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As much as I enjoy Debbie Macomber books, I just couldn't get into this one. I honestly only read the first few chapters before abandoning it. I felt like the daughter who was trying to "move on" was overly privileged and whiny. It may have gotten better, but I couldn't get into it enough to find out.

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I am not linking my Goodreads review because I didn't give one.
I enjoyed the first book in the series, and I enjoy most of Debbie Macomber's books, but I did not enjoy this one. I didn't like either romantic relationship and I really hated how Nichole treated Rocco.

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I found it to be quite an engaging read. It was fairly predictable in its rhythm and conclusion but I like books with positive endings so I was okay with that. It’s a good fiction read about a woman and her mother-in-law helping each other get through their divorces and start fresh.

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Thank you for my review copy Netgalley
Wish I had read this a while back when I was in the right frame of mind. Unfortunately I read this now only a few months after my own break up. I liked the characters and the writing was good but it was a little too idealised for my liking and rose tinted. I did not finish.

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A light and easy to read book that can be devoured in one sitting

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The characters are believable and interesting. The story flows.

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