Book Spotlight - A Mrs. Miracle Christmas by Debbie Macomber

A Mrs. Miracle Christmas by Debbie Macomber 

Do you enjoy reading Christmas books all year long?  Or..do you only read Christmas books during the Christmas season?

I enjoy reading Christmas books all year round.

 The stories are inspiring and keep me in the Christmas spirit!  😃

I received this book as a gift, and I'm looking forward to reading it very soon! 

From Debbie Macomber's website:   Mrs. Miracle shows an ordinary family that they are blessed beyond belief in this uplifting holiday tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.

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.

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Book Spotlight - Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber

Published July 17th, 2018 by Ballantine Books

I have had a copy of "Cottage by the Sea" on my bookshelf for a couple of months, and I'm really looking forward to reading it!

I'm a big fan of Debbie Macomber and I really enjoy reading all of her books ( I'm currently reading a Debbie Macomber book, and wanted to finish it before starting this book ) 😀

Description of this book from Goodreads:

A seaside town helps one young woman rediscover hope and healing in a brand-new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.

After tragedy strikes, Annie moves into the summer cottage where her family vacationed when she was a child. Soon Annie finds herself making new friends, even developing a romance with a quiet and mysterious painter. And as she becomes part of the community, Annie learns that the surest way to heal is by making a difference in the lives of those around her.

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Happy Reading! 

Book Review - Cookbook - Debbie Macombers Table

Recently, I bought Debbie Macombers new Cookbook called "Debbie Macombers Table:  Sharing the Joy of Cooking with Family and Friends".

Published April 3rd, 2018

Publisher:  Random House 

I love this Cookbook!  Its full of wonderful recipes and photos!  There are a lot of different kinds of recipes in this book including recipes for Breakfast, Appetizers and Snacks, Soups, Salads, Side Dishes, Desserts, Main Dishes ( Example: Deep Dish Pizza ) and lots more!

The recipe photos are so pretty!  And, I especially like the photos of Debbie's family.

If you are a fan of Debbie Macomber,..( like me ) .. or know someone who is  😊 you will really enjoy this Book!  

This book is available in a Hardcover edition or e-book edition.

Visit Debbie Macomber's website for more information about this book.

Have a wonderful day!  

Lots of books to look forward to in 2018!

Happy New Year to Everyone!  

I wish everyone a Safe and Happy New Year

With Blessings and Hugs for the Year Ahead

I'm finishing up the following two books today ~ 

  this will bring my total of books read in 2017 to 13. 

"The Perfect Hope" by Nora Roberts

Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy #3 

Playaway Audio edition

From Goodreads: #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts introduces you to the Montgomery brothers - Beckett, Ryder, and Owen - as they bring an intimate bed-and-breakfast to life in their hometown.

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A Second Helping of Murder by Christine Wenger

   Comfort Food Mystery #2 

Print edition 

From Goodreads: Trixie Matkowski is warming up to running her family’s diner in the small town of Sandy Harbor in upstate New York. But the only thing more demanding than serving up piping-hot comfort food twenty-four hours a day is getting to the bottom of a double homicide....

I have also started a few other books ( and plan on finishing those in 2018 and adding them to my 2018 "Read" list ).

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I'm looking forward to reading more in these cozy mystery series in 2018

the Consignment Shop Mystery Series by Duffy Brown

"Lethal in Old Lace #5" ~ March 2018 

And 

A Southern Sewing Circle Cozy Mystery series by Elizabeth Lynn Casey

"Patterned After Death" ~ June 2017

I have many other books on my "to be read" list that I'm anxious to read also.  Including books by Debbie Macomber, Robyn Carr and Jenn McKinlay. 😊

I'm looking forward to starting these Cozy Mystery series in 2018:

Food Lovers' Village Mystery Series

And  

A Spice Shop Mystery Series

What are you reading?  

Book Spotlight - Merry and Bright by Debbie Macomber

I enjoy reading Christmas books anytime of the year, but especially during the Holidays!  😊
And, I always enjoy reading Christmas stories by Debbie Macomber!

I started reading this book yesterday, I love the story! 

Merry and Bright by Debbie Macomber

Published: October 3rd, 2017
Publisher: Random House 

From Goodreads:

Merry Knight is pretty busy these days. She's taking care of her family, baking cookies, decorating for the holidays, and hoping to stay out of the crosshairs of her stressed and by-the-book boss at the consulting firm where she temps. Her own social life is the last thing she has in mind, much less a man. Without her knowledge, Merry's well-meaning mom and brother create an online dating profile for her--minus her photo--and the matches start rolling in. Initially, Merry is incredulous, but she reluctantly decides to give it a whirl.

Soon Merry finds herself chatting with a charming stranger, a man with similar interests and an unmistakably kind soul. Their online exchanges become the brightest part of her day. But meeting face-to-face is altogether different, and her special friend is the last person Merry expects--or desires. Still, sometimes hearts can see what our eyes cannot. In this satisfying seasonal tale, unanticipated love is only a click away.

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Happy Holidays! 

If Not for You by Debbie Macomber

Debbie Macomber is one of my favorite romance authors. 
I look forward to her new books - and this year she has several new ones being released.

If Not for You was released March 21st, 2017
New Beginnings Series 
Publisher - Random House

From debbiemacomber.com

If not for her loving but controlling parents, Beth Prudhomme might never have taken charge of her life and moved from her native Chicago to Portland, Oregon, where she’s reconnected with her spirited Aunt Sunshine and found a job as a high school music teacher. If not for her friend Nichole, Beth would never have met Sam Carney, although first impressions have left Beth with serious doubts. Sam is everything Beth is not—and her parents’ worst nightmare: a tattooed auto mechanic who’s rough around the edges. Reserved and smart as a whip, Beth isn’t exactly Sam’s usual beer-drinking, pool-playing type of woman, either. 


I plan to start reading this book soon!  It really sounds like a great story!

Watch for "Any Dream Will Do" by Debbie Macomber
Release Date - August 8th 2017

Visit Debbie Macomber's website for more information on this book and her upcoming new Releases!  

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Books on my Nightstand

What's on your Nightstand?

I'm reading several books right now.  I'm reading a Love Inspired Romance book called "Stranded with the Rancher" by Tina Radcliffe and  "Twelve Days of Christmas" by Debbie Macomber.  ( I started "Twelve Days of Christmas" around Christmas time and I'm really enjoying it! )

Do you read one book at a time? ...or do you like reading several books at a time ( like me )?  

Stranded with the Rancher

About the book: 
The Doctor and the Cowboy 

Stranded at single father Dan Gallagher's ranch during a Colorado blizzard, Dr. Beth Rogers is counting the days till the roads are clear. She can't wait to leave for her exciting new life in New York. But suddenly the big-city doctor is delivering babies in log cabins, helping to feed newborn calves and teaching Dan's little girl to play hymns on the piano. No-nonsense Beth even throws a snowball or two at the handsome, love-shy cowboy. She thought she had her heart set on leaving, so why does she dream of Dan asking her to stay forever?

Visit tinaradcliffe.com  for more information on this Author!

Whats on your Nightstand? 

Book Spotlight - Sweet Tomorrows by Debbie Macomber

Sweet Tomorrows release date - August 2nd, 2016
 The newest book in Debbie Macombers Rose Harbor series! 

From:  DebbieMacomber.com

The much-anticipated conclusion to Debbie Macomber’s beloved Rose Harbor series, set in the picturesque town of Cedar Cove, Sweet Tomorrows is a vibrant and poignant novel of letting go of fear, following your heart, and embracing the future—come what may.

I'm looking forward to reading this book!   Debbie Macomber is one of my favorite Authors and this book sounds like a wonderful conclusion to the "Rose Harbor" series!

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Have you read any of Debbie Macombers books?  I would love to hear your comments! 

Spring is almost here!

Spring and Fall are my favorite months of the year! 

The weather has been really nice in my area recently and I'm looking forward to Spring!

I'm currently reading "A Girls Guide to Moving On" by Debbie Macomber. 

In this powerful and uplifting novel a mother and her daughter-in-law bravely leave their troubled marriages and face the challenge of starting over. Leaning on each other, Nichole and Leanne discover that their inner strength and capacity for love are greater than they ever imagined. 




What is on your reading list?

Review: The Way to a Man's Heart by Debbie Macomber

About the Book:  Meghan O’Day isn’t sure what captures her fancy more: the sexy stranger in her Wichita diner or his reading material. Before long, Grey Carlyle becomes a regular, ordering the nightly specials and chatting with the spirited redhead about the classics. Certain that her favorite customer has an appetite for more than home cooking, Meghan decides it’s time to teach the good professor a thing or two about romance.

Grey notices the sparkle in Meghan’s eyes the moment she opens up about her passion for literature. She’s the breath of fresh air and joy this reserved and lonely teacher needs in his life. They say opposites attract, and Grey becomes a true believer each time he holds Meghan in his arms—even as they hit a few speed bumps on the road to togetherness. But if Grey knows anything about great books, it’s that the best tales always have a happy ending.

My Review:   I really enjoyed this story!  I am familiar with some of the landmarks mentioned in this book, including Friends University - which made reading this story fun!

 I like the way that Meghan knows what she wants from life. Grey seems like a quiet professor, however he is open to the possibility of a romance in his life.  

Meghan's family is really nice and I liked how they interacted with Grey. 

 Meghan and Grey have to work thru several challenges while getting to know each other - will love be in their future?  You will have to read the book to find out!  =)

For more information on Debbie Macomber, visit her website

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I read "The Way to a Man's Heart" in the book below 

"A Man's Heart" includes "The Way to a Man's Heart" and "Hasty Wedding".  I'm currently reading "Hasty Wedding."  and really enjoying the 2nd story in this "2 in 1 book"! 

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Review - Mr. Miracle by Debbie Macomber

Mr. Miracle by Debbie Macomber 
Published:  October 7th, 2014
Hardcover, E-book and Audiobook

More about the book:

Harry Mills is a guardian angel on a mission: help twenty-four-year-old Addie Folsom get her life back on track—and, if the right moment strikes, help her find love. Posing as a teacher at a local college in Tacoma, Washington, Harry is up to the task, but not even he can predict the surprises that lay in store.

After trying to make it on her own, Addie has returned home to Tacoma for the holidays, but this time she plans to stay for good, enrolling in the local community college to earn her degree. What she doesn’t plan to do is run into Erich Simmons.

Addie and her next-door neighbor, Erich, are like night and day. Growing up, he was popular and outgoing while she was rebellious and headstrong, and he never missed an opportunity to tease her. Now she intends to avoid him entirely, yet when they’re suddenly forced to spend Christmas together, Addie braces for trouble.

Perhaps it’s the spirit of the season or the magic of mistletoe, but Addie and Erich soon find they have more in common than they thought—and that two people who seem so wrong for each other may actually be just right. With a little prompting from a certain angelic teacher, the two are in for a holiday miracle they’ll never forget.

My thoughts:

  I really enjoyed this story!  In fact, Debbie Macomber's Angel series were the first books that I read by her and I have enjoyed reading all of them!
Mr. Miracle is a Christmas themed book, but there is so much more to the story!  The friendship between Addie and her next door neighbor, Erich is so sweet!  They have been friends since grade school and they share alot of sweet memories together.  

When Addie moves back in with her Mom, she is not sure that she wants to talk to Erich because he used to tease her so much...but she realizes that he has changed. 
Will romance be in their future?  You will have to read the story to find out.  =)

I also enjoyed reading about Harry, the guardian Angel posing as a Teacher.  He experiences some very real human feelings as he makes friends at the College where he is teaching, ( and even lands in a little bit of trouble involving some champagne! )  

Dont miss this wonderful story about Angels, Christmas and Love! 

www.debbiemacomber.com

In 2015, Debbie Macomber's all-new hardcover publications will include Last One Home (March), Silver Linings (August) and Dashing Through The Snow (October) and paperback editions of Blossom Street Brides (March) and her Christmas novel, Mr. Miracle (October).

In addition to fiction Debbie Macomber has also published two bestselling cookbooks; numerous inspirational and nonfiction works; and two acclaimed children’s books.

A devoted grandmother, Debbie and her husband Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington (the town on which her Cedar Cove novels are based) and winter in Florida.

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Review - "Love Letters" by Debbie Macomber

Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: August 12, 2014
Format: Hardcover, e-Book, Large Print, Audiobook

A Rose Harbor Novel

About the book:

In this enchanting novel set at Cedar Cove’s cozy Rose Harbor Inn, #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber celebrates the power of love—and a well-timed love letter—to inspire hope and mend a broken heart.

Summer is a busy season at the inn, so proprietor Jo Marie Rose and handyman Mark Taylor have spent a lot of time together keeping the property running. Despite some folks’ good-natured claims to the contrary, Jo Marie insists that Mark is only a friend. However, she seems to be thinking about this particular friend a great deal lately. Jo Marie knows surprisingly little about Mark’s life, due in no small part to his refusal to discuss it. She’s determined to learn more about his past, but first she must face her own—and welcome three visitors who, like her, are setting out on new paths.

Twenty-three-year-old Ellie Reynolds is taking a leap of faith. She’s come to Cedar Cove to meet Tom, a man she’s been corresponding with for months, and with whom she might even be falling in love. Ellie’s overprotective mother disapproves of her trip, but Ellie is determined to spread her wings.

Maggie and Roy Porter are next to arrive at the inn. They are taking their first vacation alone since their children were born. In the wake of past mistakes, they hope to rekindle the spark in their marriage—and to win back each other’s trust. But Maggie must make one last confession that could forever tear them apart.

For each of these characters, it will ultimately be a moment when someone wore their heart on their sleeve—and took pen to paper—that makes all the difference. Debbie Macomber’s moving novel reveals the courage it takes to be vulnerable, accepting, and open to love.  

From: http://debbiemacomber.com

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My thoughts: 

"Love Letters" is the 5th book in the Rose Harbor series, but it can also be read as a "stand-alone book.  I'm a big fan of Debbie Macomber, and really enjoy all of her books!

As we visit the Rose Harbor Inn, there are some new guests checking in.  The owner, Jo Marie enjoys getting to know her guests ( without being too pushy ) and she also enjoys cooking breakfast for them, including some wonderful desserts!  

I enjoyed the story of Ellie and Tom.  They met online, and decide to meet in person in Cedar Cove.  Ellie is nervous and excited at the same time.  She really feels like her and Tom have a connection, and they both are looking forward to meeting!   Tom has a suprise for her, and you will have to read the story to find out more!  =)

Maggie and Roy are really trying to put some past mistakes in their marriage behind them, and they are hoping to "rekindle their romance" on this trip to the Rose Harbor Inn.  Will everything turn out OK for their marriage?

And,...Jo Marie is trying to find out more about her handy-man friend Mark.  She dosent know that much about him, and she finds him really interesting. Mark is kind of a quiet kind of guy, and he dosent share too much about himself.  So as Jo Marie asks her friends about him, ( and asks Mark questions ) - she begins to know more about his past.

This book is really hard to put down!  I enjoyed all the story lines and my visit back to Cedar Cove and The Rose Harbor Inn!

Debbie Macomber 

For more about Debbie Macomber, visit her website
http://www.debbiemacomber.com

Watch for her new Christmas book - "Mr. Miracle"
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Book Tour - Review and Giveaway - Blossom Street Brides by Debbie Macomber

Release Date - March 25, 2014
Publisher: Ballantine Books

I'm a huge fan of Debbie Macomber's books, and her Blossom Street series is one my favorites! Blossom Street Brides is the newest book in the Blossom Street series, I loved it! 
If you havent read the other books in this series, this book would be fine as a "stand alone" book.

In this book, we meet Lauren, who works near the yarn shop and has waited years for her boyfriend to propose. She has to make a decision on whether to keep seeing him or break up with him... 
It was nice visiting again with Bethanne and Max.  They love each other very much but Bethanne's ex-husband keeps interfering!

And, Lydia ( who owns "A Good Yarn" shop ) is puzzled on who is leaving baskets of yarn in public places around town,   ( there is a  note in each basket of yarn for people to work on the scarf for charity and then take it to Lydia's store. )   Lydia is married and has a family life that she enjoys very much.

I enjoyed the story lines of this book.  With each of these ladies having a unique romance in the book, it was very interesting to follow them and see how their stories turned out!

As each story "unravels" you will find the charm and wonderful characters that Debbie Macomber is known for!
5 stars!

She found herself staring at him, unable to pull her gaze away.

Then, to her utter embarrassment, he removed his sunglasses, stared back at her,

and smiled.

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About the book - from http://www.debbiemacomber.com

#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber has won the hearts of millions of readers with her moving and inspiring stories. Now wedding bells are ringing in the tight-knit community that gathers around A Good Yarn, a store in a pretty Seattle neighborhood. Knitters come to the store to buy yarn and patterns but somehow they leave richer in friendship and love.

Lauren Elliott has waited years for her long-term boyfriend, Todd, to propose, yet he seems more focused on his career than their relationship. When Lauren learns that her younger sister is pregnant before she herself even has an engagement ring, she feels overjoyed yet disheartened. Knowing she can’t put her future on hold, Lauren prepares to make a bold choice—one that leads her to a man she never dreamed she’d meet.

Newly married to her second husband, Max, Bethanne Scranton is blissfully in love. But with Max’s job in California and Bethanne’s in Seattle, their long-distance marriage is becoming difficult to maintain. To complicate matters, Bethanne’s cunning ex will do anything to win her back.

Lydia Goetz, too, is wonderfully happy with her husband, Brad, though lately she worries about the future of A Good Yarn. As she considers how to bring in business, she discovers that someone has beaten her to the punch. Baskets of yarn are mysteriously popping up all over town, with instructions to knit a scarf for charity and bring it into Lydia’s store. Never before has her shop received so much attention, but who hatched this brilliant plan?

As three women’s lives intersect in unexpected ways, Lydia, Lauren, and Bethanne realize that love heals every heart, and the best surprises still lay ahead.

More about the Author:

Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 170 million copies of her books in print worldwide. Macomber brings to life the compelling relationships that embrace family, community and enduring friendships, filling her readers with a sense of love and hope.

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