Dear Friends,
Welcome to Cedar Cove! If youâre a regular visitor, youâll 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 youâre 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 youâre interested in viewing the âlay of the land,â you can download a Cedar Cove map from my websiteâor you can receive a glossy collectorâs 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. Iâm dedicating this book to three phenomenal women whoâve 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 editorâs 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 visitâand Iâm looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
Warmest regards,
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: Oliviaâs son and Justineâs younger brother. In the Navy. Lives in San Diego with his wife, Selina, and daughter, Isabella, and son, Adam.
Will Jefferson: Oliviaâs brother, Charlotteâs son. Formerly of Atlanta. Divorced, retired and back in Cedar Cove, where he recently bought the local gallery.
Grace Sherman Harding: Oliviaâs 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. Graceâs 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.
Zachary Cox: Accountant, married to Rosie. Father of Allison and Eddie Cox. The family lives at 311 Pelican Court. Allison is attending university in Seattle, while her boyfriend, Anson Butler, has joined the military.
Rachel Pendergast: Works at the Get Nailed salon. Engaged to widower Bruce Peyton, who has a daughter, Jolene.
Bob and Peggy Beldon: Retired. Own a bed-and-breakfast at 44 Cranberry Point.
Roy McAfee: Private investigator, retired from Seattle police force. Two adult children, Mack and Linnette. Married to Corrie, who works as his office manager. The McAfees live at 50 Harbor Street.
Linnette McAfee: Daughter of Roy and Corrie. Lived in Cedar Cove and worked as a physician assistant in the new medical clinic. Leaving for North Dakota. Her brother, Mack, a fireman in training, is moving to Cedar Cove.
Gloria Ashton: Sheriffâs deputy in Cedar Cove. Biological daughter of Roy and Corrie McAfee.
Troy Davis: Cedar Cove sheriff. Married to Sandy, now deceased. Father of Megan.
Faith Beckwith: Troy Davisâs high-school girlfriend, now a widow. Moving back to Cedar Cove.
Bobby Polgar and Teri Miller Polgar: He is an international chess champion; sheâs a hair stylist at Get Nailed. Their home is at 74 Seaside Avenue.
Christie Levitt: Sister of Teri Polgar, living in Cedar Cove.
James Wilbur: Bobby Polgarâs driver.
Pastor Dave Flemming: Local Methodist minister. He and his wife, Emily, are the parents of Matthew and Mark.