It's Better This Way by Debbie Macomber

Book Review:

It's Better This Way by Debbie Macomber

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Description:
It's been nearly six years since Julia Jones had her heart broken. After her husband became involved with another woman, she did everything she could to save their marriage, to no avail. Their two daughters continue to stand by Julia in the wake of their father's behavior--and they've had a tough time getting along with the other woman who became their stepmother. Distraught after selling the family home, Julia moved into a condominium complex that offers the warmth and charm of a fresh start. Now, having settled into her new community and sold her successful interior design business, she's embraced a fulfilling new life, one that doesn't seem to need a man in it. Her beloved father's trusty saying is ringing truer than ever: It's better this way.

But when Julia meets a handsome new resident in the building's exercise room, she can't help but be drawn to him. Heath Johnson is a welcome change from the men she's encountered on the occasional--mostly disastrous--dates her sister has eagerly planned for her over the years. As she and Heath, a divorce himself, begin to grow close, their friendship blossoms into a love neither of them had expected. However, they soon realize that combining families, even with four adult children, presents inevitable challenges.

When a dramatic revelation threatens the happiness they've found, Julia and Heath must reconcile their love for their children with their love for each other. If they can't, their bright future together may be nothing but a dream.

Review:
Super quick and easy read for me. This was my first Debbie Macomber novel and it wasn't terrible. The story line kept my interest and it wasn't all that predictable. Julia and Heath's children were too old to be acting the way they were though - lots of drama that could have been handled better if they acted their age. I enjoyed that Julia was trying her best with her adult children to reconnect with their dad, that is all too relatable with divorces. Overall, I'd read another novel by Debbie Macomber.