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A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber – a Review

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A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber – a Review

 

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Halley Morgan’s life has always revolved around music. She once had big dreams of becoming a professional songwriter, but the reality of life has led her to working as an assistant high school band teacher in Portland. As the holidays approach, Hailey dreads the annual tradition of spending Christmas with her family and dodging her mother’s meddling questions about her love life.

When Halley’s close friend offers her the use of her family’s empty cabin for a rejuvenating solo holiday retreat, Halley finally decides to do something to make herself happy. However, her arrival in the small town of Podunk, Oregon, is anything but peaceful when she discovers the cabin has been invaded by several wild animals. Luckily, Jay, the son of the town’s main store proprietor—and an incredibly handsome and charming former musician to boot—is more than willing to help.

Soon Halley and Jay are nearly inseparable, chopping down and decorating a Christmas tree, sipping hot cocoa in front of a cozy fire, and best of all, playing music together. Jay’s positive feedback and encouragement inspire Halley to believe she might succeed as a songwriter after all. But even in her snow-dusted oasis, family holiday drama still finds Hailey, interrupting and threatening her newfound peace and confidence. Meanwhile revelations from Jay present complications of their own. Suddenly her Christmas paradise has become a winter storm and Hailey must weather through the challenges to stand up for herself and embrace the holiday spirit.

 

 

Review:

A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber is a sweet wonderful heartwarming Christmas holiday story. We meet Halley Morgan, who has always dreamed of becoming a professional song writer, but she currently is an assistant high school band teacher in Portland. Halley isn’t happy to join her family on Christmas, since her mother keeps pushing Halley’s ex-boyfriend to attend Christmas. Her BFF, Katherine are both happy for the holiday break, and when Halley talks about her ex planning to come to their house, she is desperate.  Katherine suggests to her to use the family cabin in the small town of Podunk; enabling her to concentrate on creating her music.  Halley decides to take up Katherine offer and escape having to go to her family’s Christmas celebration, with her ex planning to attend.

 When Halley arrives at the cabin, she senses the feel of her journey in creating her music; but she also discovers some animals that seem to visit the cabin. When shopping at the town’s main store, the owner sends her son, Jay to help rid the animals; and Halley finds him to be charming and handsome, not to mention he too is a former musician. Both Halley & Jay play the guitar and are very passionate about creating music; though she loves writing songs, he is currently working on building his own company.  In a short time, both begin to feel sparks between them, with lots of delightful banter and their love of music.  Jay gives Halley encouragement inspiring her that she can be a successful songwriter, especially when she sang her song at the bar/restaurant, which became so popular, with videos opening up a possible career. Halley and Jay become inseparable, spending fun time together as well as playing music together.

I will say, I really did not like Halley’s mother, who was obsessive and determined to bring the ex-back into the picture. When the video of her song escalated, her parents found out where she was staying, comes to visit; of course, the mother lets the ex-know.   It will take Halley to tell the ex she does not want anything to do with him; especially since she finds herself caring about Jay. I really loved Hailey and Jay together. I liked Halley’s sister, Daisy, who had who came earlier, concerned about her own boyfriend being serious. 

A Christmas Duet was a heartwarming, charming, sweet, cozy romantic story filled with music and love.  It was really nice to see both sisters have their own HEA. A Christmas Duet was so very well written by Debbie Macomber.  I suggest you read A Christmas Duet, as you can n ever go wrong with anything by Debbie Macomber.

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Mistletoe and Mischief by Debbie Macomber – a Review

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Mistletoe and Mischief by Debbie Macomber – a Review

 

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Two stories to celebrate the holiday season with the good people of Cedar Cove…

A Cedar Cove Christmas
Mary Jo Wyse finds herself in Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve, stranded, pregnant and alone. And there’s no room at the local inn… So Grace Harding brings Mary Jo home to her ranch, where they’ve got a spare room over the stable. And luckily a paramedic named Mack McAfee is there to help when Mary Jo goes into labor. The people of Cedar Cove join them in celebrating the birth of baby Noelle. But no one has more to celebrate than Mack…because this Christmas brings him faith, hope and love.

1225 Christmas Tree Lane
Beth Morehouse expects this Christmas to be one of her best. But someone leaves a basket of puppies on her doorstep, and now she’s determined to find them all good homes. Also complicating things is the invitation her daughters extended to their dad…whom Beth divorced a long time ago. As always in life, there are surprises. More than one family’s going to have a puppy under the tree. More than one scheme will go awry. And more than one romance will have a happy ending!

 

 

Review:

Mistletoe and Mischief by Debbie Macomber is set in her wonderful Cedar Cove series.  There are two Christmas holiday stories, A Cedar Cove Christmas and 1225 Christmas Tree Lane.  

A Cedar Cove Christmas

We meet Mary Jo Wyse, who is pregnant, and the father of her baby is nowhere to be found.  With her 3 brothers making decisions to find the man responsible and force him to marry Mary Jo; she leaves in the middle of the night, and heads to Cedar Cove.  She expects to find her ex-boyfriend there, or meet his parents; but when she arrives, the boyfriend is not in Cedar Cove, and the parents are away.  There are no openings in the local inn, but Grace Harding invites her to her ranch, knowing that Mary Jo needs help, and her pregnancy is close.

Mary Jo meets a local paramedic, Mack AcAfee, who will later help her when she goes into labor. Mack finds himself having feelings for Mary Jo, as she will too; as they will make a wonderful couple.  I loved the animals, which were cute.  Her brothers end up in Cedar Cove, and many of the local people celebrated the birth of Noelle.  This was a wonderful and heartwarming story.

 

1225 Christmas Tree Lane

This story also takes place in Cedar Cove, with many wonderful residents who played a large part in this story.  The story revolves around Beth Morehouse, as she finds a basket of puppies at her doorstep. What follows is Beth determined to find good homes for the 10 puppies for many of the residents at Cedar Cove; with many of the residents having their own chapter, with Beth dropping buy to bring them a puppy.  Very cute stories. 

Beth is also celebrating Christmas with her two daughter’s home from college; with both girls determined to bring their mother and father together again, as they have been divorced for a few years.  To Beth’s surprise, her ex brings along a coworker.  Is she just a co-worker, or is there something more?  

There were a few surprises, as well as Beth bringing the puppies to each resident, who wanted one.  Lots of fun, and felt like visiting old friends. 

This was a quick enjoyable read for both stories; in a Christmas theme.  Once again Debbie Macomber gives us sweet heartwarming stories.   Well done.

Reviewed by Barb

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Must Love Flowers by Debbie Macomber – a Review

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Must Love Flowers by Debbie Macomber – a Review

 

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Joan Sample is not living the life she expected. Now a widow and an empty-nester, she has become by her own admission something of a recluse. But after another birthday spent alone, she is finally inclined to listen to her sister, who has been begging Joan to reengage with the world. With her support, Joan gathers the courage to take some long-awaited steps: hiring someone to tame her overgrown garden, joining a grief support group, and even renting out a room to a local college student. Before long Joan is starting to feel a little like herself again.

Across town, Maggie Herbert works mornings as a barista, tending to impatient customers before rushing to afternoon nursing classes. She’s been living with her alcoholic father, ducking his temperamental outbursts and struggling to pay the household bills. But her circumstances brighten when she finds a room for rent in Joan’s home. In the unexpected warmth of her new situation, Maggie finds a glimmer of hope for a better life. But will Maggie’s budding attraction to one of her favorite customers ruin the harmony she’s only recently found with Joan? Meanwhile, what is Joan to make of the mysterious landscaper who’s been revitalizing her garden–a man who seems to harbor a past loss of his own?

As Maggie and Joan confront unfamiliar life choices, they find themselves leaning on each other in surprising ways–discovering in the process that “family” is often just another word for love in all its forms.

 

 

Review:

Must Love Flowers by Debbie Macomber is a wonderful standalone novel. We meet Joan Sample, who has been widowed for 4 years, and has been a recluse, with her sister and two sons trying to pressure her out of her rut.  Joan realizes she is lonely, and decides to listen to some of the suggestions made by her family, such as counseling, taking in a boarder, and when she receives a letter from her HOA that her yard is a disaster, this pushes her to start living again. 

Joan hires a landscaper to fix the yard and bring it back to life.  She meets Phil, who is very helpful and friendly.   Joan goes to a therapist, who encourages her to join a weekly grief support group, and to her surprise, she sees Phil also attends.  Joan also meets Maggie, a college student majoring in nursing.

Maggie Herbert, works long hours as a barista, as well as going school for her nursing classes.  She has been living with her father, who is an alcoholic, and giving her a hard time.  Maggie is trying to find a place to rent, and is thrilled when Joan offers her a room to stay, and they both connect quickly.  Maggie and Joan help support each other, with a strong bond developing between them.

Joan’s two sons are always busy, with one son living locally, and the other in another state.  Maggie accidently meets Joan’s son at her job, and when he discovers she is the new boarder, he becomes belligerent, thinking she is using his mother; but Joan will clear the air, and slowly Maggie and Nick will become attracted to each other.  Joan enjoys meeting those in the support group, making new friends, as well as a slow burn friendship that grows between her and Phil.

What follows is a heartwarming story, with Joan and Maggie always there to help one another, especially when Maggie, Joan, Phil, and even Nick help fix up Maggie’s father’s place; and slowly her father stops drinking and things change for the better.  I loved Joan and Maggie’s close friendship, almost like a mother and daughter. 

Must Love Flowers was so very well written by Debbie Macomber. The story covered many life changing issues, such as grief, support, parents, therapy, friendship and children.  I suggest you read this book, as I could not put the book down.

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The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber – a Review

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The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber – a Review

 

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Peter Armstrong and Hank Colfax are best friends, but their lives couldn’t be more different. Peter, the local pastor who is dedicated to his community, spending time visiting the flock, attending meetings, and, with the holiday season approaching, preparing for the Christmas service and live nativity. As a bartender, Hank serves a much different customer base at his family-owned tavern, including a handful of lonely regulars and the local biker gang.

When Peter scoffs that Hank has it easy compared to him, the two decide to switch jobs until Christmas Eve. To their surprise, the responsibilities of a bartender and a pastor are similar, but taking on the other’s work is more difficult than either Peter or Hank expected. As the two begin to see each other in a new light–and each discovers a new love to cherish–their lives are forever changed.

In The Christmas Spirit, Debbie Macomber celebrates the true meaning of the holidays and the inclusive community spirit that binds us all.

 

 

Review:

The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber is another of her wonderful delightful novels that take place during the Christmas holidays. The story centers on two men, who have been best friends since their elementary school days, which each choosing a different path in life.   Hank Colfax runs a popular family-owned tavern; Peter Armstrong is a local pastor, dedicated to his faith and community. They meet weekly at a restaurant (Mom’s Place), and both discuss who has the harder job. Peter claims that Hank has it easier compared to him, and the two best friends decide to switch jobs until Christmas Eve.  To both of their surprise, they discover that things are more difficult than they expected.

Peter has to deal at the tavern with regulars, who insist he knows nothing about pouring beer, causing long delays; he also meets the local bikers, who spend lots of time at the bar; not to mention the young women who work at a strip club.  This was a fun story how they learn about Peter being a pastor, and help him along the way. 

Hank takes over Peter’s job, and has to deal with Peter’s sister, who is very difficult.  Hank knows that Grace has changed over the years, but he finds that he still has a crush on her; he will slowly get her to open up and relax more.  Hank also must deal with a mean old lady, who after meeting Hank, decides she will no longer donate to the church or pay for the new roof.  When Grace learns about this, she is beside herself, but Hank convinces her that the old lady is cruel and has no faith, especially not helping her family. When Hank meets the board, he makes some suggestions to make more money (bingo, etc), with Grace beginning to realize how Hank was making things better.

While Hank begins to win Grace over, Peter meets Millie, who works at the restaurant.  Millie needs a job to pay the bills, and Peter offers her a job to help at the Bar; with Hank’s approval.  Slowly, both men find love during the course of the week.  This really was a wonderful feel-good story.  It was also wonderful how everyone joined together (at the bar and church) to plan a wonderful Christmas Party, with many from the bar and church going out of their way to brings things together.

I really loved most of the characters, and totally enjoyed this story. The Christmas Spirit was a quick and wonderful story, centered on the holidays and community spirit.  The Christmas Spirit was so very well written by Debbie Macomber. I suggest you read this sweet wonderful story.

Reviewed by Barb

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The Best is Yet to Come by Debbie Macomber -a Review

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A new beginning in charming Oceanside, Washington, is exactly what Hope Godwin needs after the death of her twin brother. There are plenty of distractions, like her cozy cottage with the slightly nosy landlords next door, and a brewing drama among her students at the local high school.

Despite having settled quickly into the community, something is still missing for Hope. That is, until her landlord convinces her to volunteer at his animal shelter. There she meets Shadow, a rescue dog that everyone has given up on. But true to her name, Hope believes he’s worth saving.

Like Shadow, shelter volunteer Cade Lincoln Jr., is suffering with injuries most can’t see. A wounded ex-marine, Cade identifies with Shadow, assuming they are both beyond help. Hope senses that what they each need is someone to believe in them, and she has a lot of love to give. As she gains Shadow’s trust, Hope notices Cade begins to open up as well. Finding the courage to be vulnerable again, Cade and Hope take steps toward a relationship, and Hope finally begins to feel at peace in her new home.

But Hope’s new happiness is put to the test when Cade’s past conflicts resurface, and Hope becomes embroiled in the escalating situation at the high school. Love and compassion are supposed to heal all wounds. But are they enough to help Hope and Cade overcome the pain of their past and the obstacles in the way of a better future?

 

 

Review:

The Best is Yet to Come by Debbie Macomber is a heartwarming standalone novel. We meet Hope Godwin, our heroine, who recently moved to Oceanside, Washington, and is a teacher at the local high school.  Hope lost her twin brother, and both of her parents, and hopes that this small town will take away the grief and build a new life; though she still feels like something is missing.  Her landlord asks her to help out as a volunteer at his Animal shelter; soon she meets Shadow, a rescue dog, who is aggressive to anyone who approaches him.  She decides to spend more time with Shadow, determined to get him to know her, and bring him out of his shell. To everyone’s surprise, Shadow slowly begins to change, learning to love Hope, with her adopting Shadow.

We also meet, Cade Lincoln, our hero, a former marine, who is in court, being sentenced in a bar fight.  Cade lost his best friends during the war, which continues his despondent and angry behavior.  The judge sees that he is a shell of his former self, and knows he was awarded the purple heart.  She decides to give him choices; do volunteer work and therapy or go to jail for a year; Cade accepts the volunteer work, which also include counseling and therapy.   Cade decides to work at the Animal shelter as part of his community service, where he will eventually meet Hope. 

Cade watches how great Hope is patiently handling, Shadow, and in a short time he will open up to befriending Hope.  In a short time, their friendship, helps find the courage to move toward a relationship and slowly happiness, peace and romance. 

There is another storyline with Hope’s students, that she will get involved to help; but the issues are intense, with high school drama, attacks, kidnapping, as well as drugs. I really loved Hope, as she was a terrific heroine. I did like Cade, but he would jump to conclusions at times.  I loved loved Shadow, who turned into an amazing and wonderful dog. 

The Best is Yet to Come is a wonderful heartwarming story line, so very well written by Debbie Macomber.  The story covered many issues, dealing with family, tragedy, obstacles, school issues, drugs and PDST; but Macomber gave us a great couple in a pure clean romance. I wholly suggest you read The Best is Yet to Come.

Reviewed by Barb

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Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber – a Review

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Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber – a Review

 

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Lindy Carmichael isn’t feeling particularly joyful when she returns home to Wenatchee, Washington, for Christmas. The man she thought was “the one” has cheated on her with her best friend, and she feels completely devoid of creativity in her graphic-design job. Not even carolers or Christmas cookies can cheer her up–but Lindy’s mother, Ellen, remembers an old tradition that might lift her daughter’s spirits.

Reading through a box of childhood letters to Santa and reminiscing about what she’d wished for as a young girl may be just the inspiration Lindy needs. With Ellen’s encouragement, she decides to write a new letter to Santa, one that will encourage her to have faith and believe just as she’d done all those years ago. Little does Lindy know that this exercise in gratitude will cause her wishes to unfold before her in miraculous ways. And, thanks to some fateful twists of Christmas magic–especially an unexpected connection with a handsome former classmate–Lindy ultimately realizes that there is truly no place like home for the holidays.

In Dear Santa, Debbie Macomber celebrates the joys of Christmas blessings, old and new.

 

 

 

Review:

Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber is another one of her heartwarming Christmas novels.  We meet Lindy Carmichael, our heroine, at the start when she returns home to her parents’ house, in Wenatchee, Washington for the Christmas Holidays.  Lindy works and lives in Seattle, and waiting to see if her project was accepted; she has been feeling a bit down, after discovering that her boyfriend and best friend were secretly together.

Lindy’s mom decides to try and cheer her up, by giving her a stack of letters she wrote as a child to Santa.  After reading things she wished for back in the day, her mother convinces her to write a letter to Santa now, giving her some faith and hope.  In a short time, Lindy runs into her childhood friend, Peggy, whom she has not seen in a long time, and their friendship happily rekindles.   Lindy also runs into a boy who constantly teased her as a child, but who is now a handsome hunk. 

Billy Kincaide, our hero, has always had a crush on Lindy, even if she thought he was her nemesis back in those days.   Billy owns the successful local restaurant, The Wine Press, and it is there that he runs into her.  What follows is a wonderful romance that builds between them, with sizzling chemistry.   But Lindy is concerned, as she needs to go back to Seattle after Christmas, since she is hoping her project is accepted.  Will she be able to walk away from her feelings towards Billy?

I really enjoyed the Christmas spirit between family, friends throughout the book.  Lindy’s friendship with Peggy, and two other new friends, gives her happiness to move on past losing her friend whom she felt betrayed her.  Most of all I loved Billy and Lindy together, as they made a fantastic couple.   I also got a kick out of Santa, giving us the feeling that he knew her wishes and dreams, and made sure to read all her letters over the years.  Sort of a magical feel during Christmas.

Dear Santa was a sweet, delightful, heartwarming romance that was so very well written by Debbie Macomber.  If you love romance, and a magical holiday story, I suggest you read Dear Santa.

Reviewed by Barb

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A Walk Along the Beach by Debbie Macomber – a Review

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A Walk Along the Beach by Debbie Macomber – a Review

 

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The Lakey sisters are perfect opposites. After their mother died and their father was lost in grief, Willa had no choice but to raise her sister, Harper, and their brother, Lucas. Then, as an adult, she put her own life on hold to nurse Harper through a terrifying illness. Now that Harper is better and the sisters are living as roommates, Willa has realized her dream of running her own bakery and coffee shop, bringing her special brand of caretaking to the whole Oceanside community.

Harper, on the other hand, is always on the go. Overcoming a terrible illness has given her a new lease on life, and she does not intend to waste it. When Harper announces her plan to summit Mount Rainier, Willa fears she may be pushing herself too far. Harper, for her part, urges Willa to stop worrying and do something outside of her comfort zone—like taking a chance on love with a handsome new customer.

Sean O’Malley is as charming as he is intriguing—a freelance photographer whose assignments take him to the ends of the earth. Soon Willa’s falling for him in a way that is both exciting and terrifying. But life has taught Willa to hedge her bets, and she wonders whether the potential heartache is worth the risk.

Life has more challenges in store for them all. But both sisters will discover that even in the darkest moments, family is everything.

 


Review:

A Walk Along the Beach by Debbie Macomber is a wonderful standalone novel focusing on two sisters.  The story takes place in Oceanside, Washington, where our heroine, Willa, runs a local coffee shop. Willa shares an apartment with her sister, Harper, who is the complete opposite of Willa; but they are very close.  Willa, is the more serious one, always looking out for her sister or brother, Lucas, as when her mother died, she assumed the overall responsibility of watching over her siblings.  Harper is happy go lucky, who occasionally helps Willa at the coffee shop, or is out having fun; especially since she is also a cancer survivor. 

Harper also pushes Willa to open up to a new customer, who has been eyeing her.  Sean O’Malley, is not a coffee lover, but he has eyes on Willa, so he comes every morning just to see her, and finally gets to talk to her when Harper pushes them together.  A slow build romance will begin, as they both feel the attraction between them. Their brother Lucas is now engaged, and he and his fiancé (Chantelle) want to plan a wedding with Willa and Harper’s help.  

Just when things are looking good for the family, as well as Willa and Sean’s relationship, Harper starts getting sick.  Despite their thinking she may have pneumonia, to their grief, the prognosis is worse; Harper’s cancer is back.  What follows is an emotional ride the rest of the way, which kept us turning the page.  This was a powerful story, with Willa, Lucas, their father (who has been sober for awhile) being there to help Harper through a horrific enhanced treatment to fight the cancer.  Can Harper beat this again? 

The relationship between Sean and Willa begins to fall apart, as Sean is always away, and Willa feels his job is more important than her, especially with her needing his support during these difficult times.   The closeness of the family made this such a wonderful and heart wrenching story of love, sisterhood, friendships, family, illness and tears.  A Walk Along the Beach pulls on your emotions throughout the second half of the book.  Will Harper survive?  Will Willa forgive Sean? 

Debbie Macomber wrote such a great story, with fantastic characters and family bonds.  A Walk Along the Beach was a heartwarming, emotional read, that was so very well written by Macomber. I will warn you that you will need tissues, for there are tears of happiness as well as sadness.  I strongly suggest you read this book.

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A Mrs. Miracle Christmas by Debbie Macomber – a Review

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A Mrs. Miracle Christmas by Debbie Macomber – a Review

 

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As the holiday season begins, Laurel McCullough could use some good news. She and her husband, Zach, have been praying for a baby that seems more and more like an impossible dream, and they’ve had to move in with her beloved grandmother, Helen, who’s having trouble taking care of herself. But when Laurel contacts a local home-care organization for help, there are no caregivers available.

Then Mrs. Miracle appears at her door. No stranger to lending a helping hand to a family in need, Mrs. Miracle reveals herself to be nothing short of a godsend. Helen’s even convinced she’s an angel! Still, Laurel has to admit that Helen has become noticeably happier and more engaged, decorating the family Christmas tree and setting up the nativity with Mrs. Miracle’s companionship. In the meantime, Laurel and Zach begin to encounter curious signs, all pointing toward the arrival of a special baby.

With Christmas approaching, there appears to be even more to Mrs. Miracle than meets the eye. In a classic turn of Debbie Macomber’s signature seasonal magic, Laurel, Zach, and Helen experience a holiday of heavenly proportions.

 

 

Review:

A Mrs. Miracle Christmas by Debbie Macomber is another one of her heartwarming, sweet Christmas stories. Those who read Macomber are aware of who Mrs. Miracle is, as there have been books on the wonderful Mrs. Miracle and well as Hallmark movies. 

We meet Laurel McCullough, who is an elementary school teacher, and her husband, Zach, who have been trying to adopt a child, and suffered a big loss, when they succeeded to foster and adopt a son, only to lose him when the father of the child claimed him in the final days of the adoption.  Being heartbroken, Laurel does not want to go through the pain again; but Zach still does not want to give up hope.

Laurel has lived with her grandmother, Helen, since she was 10 and when she married Zach, they had Helen move in with them.  Slowly, Helen begins to get confused or forgets things, as she is in the start of dementia, and when one day she gets lost, Laurel decides its time to get help from a caregiver, during the hours she is at work.  When no one is available until after the Christmas holidays, Laurel is shocked when Mrs. Miracle shows up at the door step saying she is a last-minute availability and would love to help.

Helen and Mrs. Miracle get along fabulously, and in a short time Mrs. Miracle is telling her stories about being an angel, her friends in heaven, and how she reports to Gabriel.  Mrs. Miracle also reveals to Helen that a baby will become part of their lives in the near future.  It doesn’t take long for Helen to believe everything, but knows she needs not tell too much to Laurel or Zach, as they would not believe a word of it.

What follows is a heartwarming & enjoyable story that pulls on your emotions, as we also get to see the grief and despair that Laurel and Zach suffer through;  but their love is strong enough to be willing give up trying to adopt, as long as they have each other.  Macomber touches base on emotional themes such as, infertily, adoption, foster care, as well as dementia.   A Mrs. Miracle Christmas was a wonderful read, with a Christmas background and a great cast of characters.  It certainly felt like Christmas and believing in miracles.

Reviewed by Barb

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