Can’t Wait Wednesday #176: Chasing The Clouds Away by Debbie Macomber

Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the Jill at Breaking the Spine. So let me introduce you my Can’t Wait Wednesday #176 pick. Click on the book’s cover to add it to your Goodreads shelf (opens in a new window).

Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbie Macomber book cover — Expected Publication: April 26, 2026 by Random House Audio.
Length: ~ 8 hours.
Narrator: TBD.
Genre: Women’s Fiction

From The Publisher:

Maisy Gallaher has always dreamt of becoming a nurse, a beacon of hope and healing for those in need. But when her father passed away, she selflessly set aside her aspirations to help her family. Despite knowing it was the right thing to do, she can’t help but wish for the path not taken.

Chase Furst, on the other hand, is primarily focused on his own life and his work as a hardened bank executive and heir to a financial empire. His childhood was marred by his mother’s struggle with addiction, leaving him jaded and emotionally distant.

Then he meets Maisy, a beautiful woman full of optimism and kindness who can see past his defenses. To his surprise and annoyance, Maisy offers to help Chase in a time of need, despite just meeting him. The two butt heads, especially when Maisy declines his offer of payment. Instead, she asks him to pay it forward to someone else—not with money or a quick fix, but through an act of true selflessness. Chase doesn’t know where to begin.

Despite his skepticism, Chase is determined to rise to this challenge. And doing good for others leads Chase back to Maisy, who begins to break down his walls, even as she resists risking her own gentle heart. But the more time they spend together, the more they realize how much they have to learn from each other . . . and how much love could make a difference in their future.

Why I Can’t Wait to Read Chasing The Clouds Away:

At a time when the world can feel so negative, this book sounds like exactly the kind of uplifting read I’m looking for. Debbie Macomber is an auto-read author for me, and I have no doubt this one will be just as wonderful as her others.