Debbie Macomber - 92 Pacific Boulevard

September 2009

Dear Friends,

The number nine has long held special significance for me. It all started in an algebra class when the professor said that those of us who wished to bypass the final exam could write an essay on anything to do with mathematics instead. I leaped at the opportunityneed I mention that working with numbers makes my blood pressure rise? An essay sounded like an easy outuntil I spoke with other students in my class. One young man had decided to write about mathematics in World War II and another chose the probability of solving a complicated conjecture in our lifetime. I gulped, visited the local library and prayed for inspiration. I found it in the number nine. Yes, I wrote my entire essay on the number nine and how its used in literature, Scripture, the classroom and daily life. Not only did I receive a top grade for the essay, the instructor asked me to share with the class everything Id uncovered. And so you see, I have a special bond with the number nine.

Maybe thats why its not surprising that the ninth book in the Cedar Cove series has proved to be special. Because, simultaneous with this book, my wonderful publisher also released Debbie Macombers Cedar Cove Cookbook, written by Charlotte Jefferson Rhodes (with my help). Charlotte has gathered her familys special recipes and those shared by her Cedar Cove friends, and put them all together for her granddaughter, Justine Gunderson, who recently opened the Victorian Tea Room and asked her grandmothers advice. Charlotte, being Charlotte, responded with this collectionabove and beyond anything Justine could have anticipated. And if you dont mind my saying so, the cookbooks incredible. Its beautiful and filled with fabulous recipes, plus Charlottes personal comments on Cedar Coves residents and on the recipes themselves. You may also be interested to know that A Cedar Cove Christmas, which was a gift hardcover preceding this book, will be available in paperback for the first time in a volume entitled Christmas in Cedar Cove, which also includes the novella 5-B Poppy Lane.

Theres more Cedar Cove news, in addition to the launch of the cookbook. The entire town of Cedar Cove (aka Port Orchard, Washington) celebrated Cedar Cove Days from August 26 to August 30, 2009. Our little town worked for the previous two years preparing for this event. I cant begin to tell you how exciting it was and how happy we are to welcome you to the real Cedar Cove anytime.

So, as you can see, 2009 was a special year for this series. Sheriff Troy Davis has his hands full with the goings-on around town. His heart was broken after Faith decided it would be best if they didnt continue their relationship. In addition, theres the mystery of those skeletal remains in the cave outside town. Olivias undergoing chemotherapy and doing well, and Grace has started a wonderful new program at the library. Settle back, grab yourself a glass of iced tea and join Troy and your other friends in Cedar Cove.

P.S. I love to hear from my readers.

You can reach me in two ways: through
my Web site (www.debbiemacomber.com)
and by mail (P.O. Box 1458, Port Orchard, WA 98366).

To
Jerry Childs
and
Cindy Lucarelli
For making the dream of Cedar Cove Days a reality

And to the board members who worked so hard to make it possible:

Gil and Kathy Michael
Dana Harmon and John Phillips
Gerry Harmon
Mary and Gary Johnson
Shannon Childs
and
Ron Johnson