It's nice to continue with characters you already know altho I'm starting to think many of the female characters are incredibly stupid. A decent series but nothing too exciting or new.  ( )

This is a warm, romantic story where everyone living in the same community, knows everybody, and they all experience the ups and downs of happines and tragedy. Just the sort of book to while away a few hours. ( )

This is the second book in the Cedar Cove series. This time we learn more about the judge (Olivia) from the first book and why she made the decision that she did with the young couple. We also meet a more seasoned couple who are considering divorce as well and claim to only have their children's interest at heart. Olivia's unconventional ruling of joint custody with the parents moving between two houses instead of the children requires them to rethink their current situation. We also learn more about Olivia's daughter and son-in-law, along with Olivia's best friend (Grace) and we find out what happened to Grace's husband who disappeared in the first book. ( )

In the next installment of the Cedar Cove series, we are introduced to Rosie and Zach Cox. Zach is extremely frustrated that Rosie spends more time volunteering and barely has time to cook a meal. Dinners at their house are usually microwaved or take-out. Marital stress takes it toll and the couple decides to separate.

Meanwhile, Grace Sherman has divorced her husband, who disappeared in 16 Lighthouse Road. She’s convinced he left her and her daughters for another woman, so she decides it’s time for her to move on as well. She develops a friendship with Cliff Harding and entertains the idea of moving their relationship forward.

Grace’s daughter, Maryellen, has sworn off men as a result to a short-lived marriage. Maryellen feels men are not to be trusted and spends her time avoiding the dating scene and engrossed in her work. That is until she meets Jon.

Olivia Lockhart, her mother Charlotte, daughter Justine and boyfriend Jack are also back in this book. 204 Rosewood Lane continues to interweave the lives of the residents of Cedar Cove. As more characters are introduced, readers cannot help but to feel as though they are catching up with old friends. ( )

This is a cute series but i recommend you read the books close together as the books rely heavily upon the last one. The characters are great and very loveable. Makes you feel like you live there in cedar cove with them. A great light read with some mystery and romance intermingled together for a delightful entertaining read. ( )