8 Sandpiper Way

8 Sandpiper Way
Debbie Macomber

Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy' - CandisI have something to confide in you. I think my husband, Dave, might be having an affair. I found an earring in his pocket, and it's not mine.I'm also worried because some jewellery was recently stolen from an old woman - and Dave used to visit her a lot. You see, he's a pastor. And a good man. I can't believe he's guilty of anything, but why won't he tell me where he's been when he comes home so late?The Cedar Cove series is now a hit Channel 5 TV series, appearing on UK screens on CHANNEL 5USA

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CEDAR COVE

16 LIGHTHOUSE ROAD

204 ROSEWOOD AVENUE

311 PELICAN COURT

44 CRANBERRY POINT

50 HARBOR WAY

6 RAINIER DRIVE

74 SEASIDE AVENUE

8 SANDPIPER WAY

BLOSSOM STREET

THE SHOP ON BLOSSSOM STREET

A GOODYARN OLD

BOYFRIENDS WEDNESDAYS AT FOUR

TWENTY WISHES

SUMMER ON BLOSSOM STREET

HANNAH’S LIST

THURSDAYS AT EIGHT

CHRISTMAS IN SEATTLE

FALLING FOR CHRISTMAS

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Cedar Cove! If you’re a regular visitor, you’ll be happy to know that Olivia, Jack, Grace and all the rest are waiting to tell you about the current events in their lives. And if you’re new to town, you can expect to make a whole group of new and interesting friends.

As many of you already know, Cedar Cove is loosely based on my own home town of Port Orchard, Washington. The streets and businesses are disguised but easily recognisable. As an unexpected result of the Cedar Cove stories, our little town has become something of a tourist destination. Because of this, a group of wonderful volunteers headed by Jerry Childs and Cindy Lucarelli organised Cedar Cove Days, which took place in August 2009. Check my website at www.DebbieMacomber.com for information.

If you’re interested in viewing the “lay of the land,” you can download a Cedar Cove map from my website—or you can receive a glossy collector’s edition free by sending a SASE to my office at PO Box 1458, Port Orchard, WA 98366, USA.

Although I rarely mention it, take a look at the dedication page. I’m dedicating this book to three phenomenal women who’ve been coping with breast cancer. Minda Butler lived in our condo building in Florida. Karen Sweeney, my cousin from Omaha, is now in remission. Hyacinthe Eykelhof-Mitchell is my editor’s younger sister. All three women are dear to my heart and an inspiration to everyone.

I hope you enjoy 8 Sandpiper Way. Your Cedar Cove friends are looking forward to your visit—and I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

Warmest regards,

8 Sandpiper Way

Debbie Macomber

www.mirabooks.co.uk (http://www.mirabooks.co.uk)

To

Minda Butler,

Karen Sweeney

and

Hyacinthe Eykelhof-Mitchell

For their courage, strength

and

inspiration

and special thanks to my friend Emily Myles,

the fabric artist who inspired Shirley’s dragon

Some of the Residents of Cedar Cove, Washington

Olivia Lockhart Griffin: Family Court judge in Cedar Cove. Mother of Justine and James. Married to Jack Griffin, editor of the Cedar Cove Chronicle. They live at 16 Lighthouse Road.

Charlotte Jefferson Rhodes: Mother of Olivia and of Will Jefferson. Now married to widower Ben Rhodes, who has sons David and Steven, neither of whom lives in Cedar Cove.

Justine (Lockhart) Gunderson: Daughter of Olivia. Mother of Leif. Married to Seth Gunderson. The Gundersons owned The Lighthouse restaurant, recently destroyed by fire. They live at 6 Rainier Drive.

James Lockhart: Olivia’s son and Justine’s younger brother. In the Navy. Lives in San Diego with his wife, Selina, and daughter, Isabella, and son, Adam.

Will Jefferson: Olivia’s brother, Charlotte’s son. Formerly of Atlanta. Divorced, retired and back in Cedar Cove, where he recently bought the local gallery.

Grace Sherman Harding: Olivia’s best friend. Librarian. Widow of Dan Sherman. Mother of Maryellen Bowman and Kelly Jordan. Married to Cliff Harding, a retired engineer who is now a horse breeder living in Olalla, near Cedar Cove. Grace’s previous address: 204 Rosewood Lane (now a rental property).

Maryellen Bowman: Oldest daughter of Grace and Dan Sherman. Mother of Katie and Drake. Married to Jon Bowman, photographer.