Books by Debbie Macomber

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Book SynopsisThe brand new festive romance from Debbie Macomber, the #1 New York Times bestselling author and the queen of Christmas fiction!Will the festive season bring them together?Hailey Morgan's life has always revolved around music. She once had big dreams of writing her own songs, but the reality of life has led her here: an assistant high school music teacher. As the holidays approach, Hailey dreads the annual tradition of Christmas with her meddling family, where she'll have to play nice while dodging their traditional expectations. So when Hailey's friend offers her family's empty cabin for a relaxing solo retreat, Hailey finally decides to do something to make herself happy. However, her arrival is anything but peaceful when she discovers the cabin is already occupied - by several wild animals. Luckily, Jay, the mayor's son-who happens to be an incredibly charming former musician-is more than willing to help salvage her winter escape. As Hailey and Jay get closer through their lov

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Book SynopsisThe joyful and escapist novel from New York Times bestselling author Debbie MacomberIt''s been nearly six years since Julia Jones had her heart broken. After her husband fell in love with another woman, Julia fought to keep her family together, but now, recalling the words of her beloved father, she realises it''s time to move on: it''s better this way.Desperate for a fresh start, Julia sells the family home and moves into an apartment complex, and she''s delighted to discover that her new abode comes with a gorgeous new neighbour. Heath is a welcome change from the men Julia usually dates, and as a divorcé himself he understands the difficulties of a fractured family all too well.As a relationship between Julia and Heath blossoms, Julia dares to dream that her life is looking up - until a dramatic revelation threatens their newfound happiness. Will Julia, Heath find a way through - and will it be together?Perfect for fanTrade ReviewIf there's a star in the romance and women's fiction firmament, chances are high it's Debbie Macomber * Publisher's Weekly *No one tugs at readers' heartstrings quite as effectively as Macomber * Chicago Tribune *The reigning queen of women's fiction * The Sacramento Bee *It's impossible not to cheer for Macomber's characters . . . When it comes to creating a special place and memorable, honorable characters, nobody does it better than Macomber * BookPage *Warm-hearted fiction . . . Debbie Macomber knows how to write an absorbing novel * People’s Friend *Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy * Candis *

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Book SynopsisCould a holiday romance save Everly''s Christmas? Everly Lancaster has always had big dreams, but her high-flying career has left little time for anything - or anyone - else. When the opportunity arises to take the whole of December off, Everly decides it''s time to go on the holiday she deserves. Little does she know, there''s more than one surprise in store for her this Christmas . . . To escape the massive snowstorm on the way, Everly prepares for a sunny, relaxing cruise - until a mix-up with her booking lands her on a tour of the Amazon rainforest. At first, not even the handsome tour guide Asher can improve her mood, but soon the spectacular sights - and Asher''s charming company - open workaholic Everly''s eyes to all she''s been missing in life. As Christmas approaches and the tour comes to an end, will Everly finally realise there''s more to life than work? And could Asher be the person to help her see it? Trade ReviewCosy up this Christmas with the ultimate feel-good festive bestseller * Docklands & East London Advertiser *

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Book SynopsisThe joyful and escapist new summer novel from New York Times bestselling author Debbie MacomberLove blossoms in the most unexpected places . . .Joan Sample has been content being something of a recluse. But after another birthday spent alone, she decides it''s time to get back out into the world. With her sister''s encouragement, Joan starts taking care of her overgrown lawn, adopts an energetic puppy, and even rents out her spare room.Maggie Herbert is overwhelmed, working mornings as a barista, studying to become a nurse in the afternoons, and avoiding her alcoholic father''s temper at home. When she finds Joan''s room to rent, she believes her luck has turned. Only after she moves in does she realise that her least favourite customer happens to be Joan''s son - and she''s just taken his childhood room.Despite a rocky start, a friendship blooms between the two women and they wonder if they''ve found the home they''ve been

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Book Synopsis The brand new festive romance from Debbie Macomber, the #1 New York Times bestselling author and the queen of Christmas fiction! ALL SHE WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS IS HER HAPPILY EVER AFTER . . .Lindy Carmichael isn''t feeling particularly joyful as she returns to her childhood home for Christmas with her family. Having just had her heart broken, not even her favourite Christmas carols and cookies can put her in the festive spirit. That is, until her mother reveals a box of Lindy''s childhood letters to Santa in the hope of restoring her faith.Reminiscing about what she''d wished for as a child sparks the inspiration Linda needs to get her life back on track. With her mother''s encouragement, she decides to write a new letter to Santa, filled with her hopes for the future - and little does she know, her wishes are about to unfold in the most unexpected of ways . . .With a little Christmas magic - and a surprising connection wit

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Book SynopsisWhen Walt Larimore, MD, moved his young family to Kissimmee, Florida, to start a small-town medical practice in 1985, he had no idea he was embarking on an enterprise that would change his life in ways both large and small. Dr. Larimore shared some of these heartwarming and heartbreaking tales in The Best Medicine. Now he offers up more charming stories of his time as a family physician in a rural, small-yet-growing town in The Best Gift.Ideal for anyone wrestling with the inevitable and difficult storms of life, as well as fans of Dr. Larimore''s popular Bryson City series, The Best Gift is a tender and insightful collection of stories chronicling one young doctor''s spiritual growth as a physician, husband, father, and community member. Filled with characters colorful and crusty, warmhearted and hotheaded, witty and winsome, these captivating stories glow with drama, heartbreak, warmth, love, and humor. You''ll laugh. You''ll cry. You''ll learn some of

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Maeve Binchy' – Candis NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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Book SynopsisThe brand new festive romance from Debbie Macomber, the #1 New York Times bestselling author and the queen of Christmas fiction!Will the festive season bring them together?Hailey Morgan''s life has always revolved around music. She once had big dreams of writing her own songs, but the reality of life has led her here: an assistant high school music teacher.As the holidays approach, Hailey dreads the annual tradition of Christmas with her meddling family, where she''ll have to play nice while dodging their traditional expectations. So when Hailey''s friend offers her family''s empty cabin for a relaxing solo retreat, Hailey finally decides to do something to make herself happy.However, her arrival is anything but peaceful when she discovers the cabin is already occupied - by several wild animals. Luckily, Jay, the mayor''s son-who happens to be an incredibly charming former musician-is more than willing to help salvage her

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Book SynopsisThe joyful and escapist new novel from New York Times bestselling author Debbie MacomberIt''s been nearly six years since Julia Jones had her heart broken. After her husband fell in love with another woman, Julia fought to keep her family together, but now, recalling the words of her beloved father, she realises it''s time to move on: it''s better this way.Desperate for a fresh start, Julia sells the family home and moves into an apartment complex, and she''s delighted to discover that her new abode comes with a gorgeous new neighbour. Heath is a welcome change from the men Julia usually dates, and as a divorcé himself he understands the difficulties of a fractured family all too well.As a relationship between Julia and Heath blossoms, Julia dares to dream that her life is looking up - until a dramatic revelation threatens their newfound happiness. Will Julia, Heath find a way through - and will it be together?Trade ReviewIf there's a star in the romance and women's fiction firmament, chances are high it's Debbie Macomber * Publisher's Weekly *No one tugs at readers' heartstrings quite as effectively as Macomber * Chicago Tribune *The reigning queen of women's fiction * The Sacramento Bee *It's impossible not to cheer for Macomber's characters . . . When it comes to creating a special place and memorable, honorable characters, nobody does it better than Macomber * BookPage *Warm-hearted fiction . . . Debbie Macomber knows how to write an absorbing novel * People’s Friend *Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy * Candis *

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Book SynopsisThe brand new festive romance from Debbie Macomber, the #1 New York Times bestselling author and the queen of Christmas fiction!Will they find their happy-ever-after this Christmas? Peter and Hank are lifelong friends, but when it comes to their jobs they couldn''t be more different. Peter is a small-town pastor and is devoted to helping the community, while Hank runs the local pub and is never too far from a party. But this Christmas, everything is about to change . . . Having never settled down, Peter and Hank believe their demanding jobs are keeping them from finding love. Convinced that the other has it easier, they hatch a plan to swap places the week before Christmas to put their theories to the test and find time for themselves. But as Hank quickly becomes overwhelmed by nativity plans, and Peter struggles to control the rowdy festive pub-goers, they each begin to worry they''re in over their heads. Luckily, church assistan

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Book SynopsisThe brand new festive romance from Debbie Macomber, the #1 New York Times bestselling author and the queen of Christmas fiction!ALL SHE WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS IS HER HAPPILY EVER AFTER . . .Lindy Carmichael isn''t feeling particularly joyful as she returns to her childhood home for Christmas with her family. Having just had her heart broken, not even her favourite Christmas carols and cookies can put her in the festive spirit. That is, until her mother reveals a box of Lindy''s childhood letters to Santa in the hope of restoring her faith.Reminiscing about what she''d wished for as a child sparks the inspiration Linda needs to get her life back on track. With her mother''s encouragement, she decides to write a new letter to Santa, filled with her hopes for the future - and little does she know, her wishes are about to unfold in the most unexpected of ways . . .With a little Christmas magic - and a surprisi

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Maeve Binchy'' CandisWelcome to Cedar Cove a small town with a big heart!There's a mystery to be solved in Cedar Cove. Local private detective Roy McAfee and his wife Corrie have been receiving anonymous postcards with messages asking if they regret the past. What does it mean?On a more positive note, Roy and Corrie's daughter Linette is now working at the new medical clinic and is very taken with the new doctor. But where does this leave doting Cal Washburn, who works for Cliff at the horse farm?Speaking of Cliff, it looks like the romance between him and Grace Sherman is back on. Could a wedding be on the cards?There's so much to discover in Cedar Cove.Make time for friends. Make time for Debbie Macomber.Trade Review"Wonderful addition to the Cedar Cove series" - Fresh Fiction"

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Book SynopsisA classic story of finding love and creating family.Robin Masterson and her ten-year-old son, Jeff, have finally moved to their dream home. Now that they have their very own backyard, Jeff thinks he needs a dog more than anything in the world - and there just happens to be one right next door! But the friendly black Lab belongs to Cole Camden, the unfriendliest man in the neighborhood.Cole hasn''t always been so solitary, so aloof. The deaths of his wife and son have embittered him, something Robin can understand. Her own much-loved husband died when Jeff was just a baby.Still, Jeff persists . . .and soon his mom and Cole are looking at each other in a whole new way.This is a first-time regular print hardcover edition of a title previously available as a mass market paperback.

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Book Synopsis Somewhere between a car accident and a divorce, Annie Applegate stopped believing in happy endings… …Now, she just wants to disappear. And the tiny town of Promise fits the bill. With its winding streets and melting-pot of residents, it’s the perfect place for Annie to hide away and open the bookshop she always dreamed of owning. Until her new-found peace and quiet is disturbed by Lucas, a widower who rivals Annie as the most cynical person in town. With his troubled past and precocious children, Lucas is the last person she should be getting involved with. But when he asks for her help, Annie comes to realise that, maybe, going it alone isn’t the solution after all… Readers LOVE The Little Bookshop of Promises: ‘An emotional, heartwarming and romantic story that will make you feel more optimistic about the world!’ ‘Love this book! Would recommend any of her books!’ ‘This book is the best I've read in a long, long time … I was hooked’

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Book SynopsisDoes a perfect wedding make a happily-ever-after?As three very different women meet in their local knitting store, they find strength in friendship to help them through their problems. Lydia is blissfully happy in her marriage, but worrying about her adoptive daughter and the future of her business.Bethanne is still madly in love with her husband, but their long-distance relationship is becoming difficult to deal with, and her ex-husband is determined to win her back. Lauren has always yearned for marriage and a family of her own, but her long-term boyfriend just won't commit. Could a whirlwind romance with an unlikely stranger lead to the happily-ever-after she's always dreamed of?As the three women''s lives intersect in unexpected ways, they realise that the best surprises in life and love still lie ahead.

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Book SynopsisAnton Hartman believes that he''s found the perfect husband for his spirited granddaughter Janine, but she can''t stand Zach Thomas . . .Janine Hartman loved her grandfather dearly - but she balked at his plan to choose her a husband. Zach Thomas, the intended groom, didn''t like it any better.Zach had recently merged his business with the Hartman family firm, and that was the only Hartman-Thomas merger he wanted. But Grandfather had other ideas, ideas belonging to a different place, a different time, when marriages were arranged by families. It would be a perfect match, he insisted. You two suit each other.Zach and Janine didn''t agree. In fact, they agreed on only one thing - that Gramps was a stubborn, meddling old man. But . . . what if he was right?This is a first-time regular print hardcover edition of a title previously available as a mass market paperback.

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Book SynopsisThe heart-warming and life-affirming new novel from the New York Times bestselling author Sometimes the end of the road is just the beginning . . .After the devastating loss of her twin brother, Hope Goodwin packs up her things and moves across the country for a fresh start. Arriving in Oceanside, Hope finds solace walking on the beach and teaching history at the local high school. Until she meets Cade Lincoln and everything changes.Cade, like Hope''s twin brother, is ex-military, and after suffering an injury in the line of duty he is discharged and left to deal with his problems alone. Despite their personal struggles, Hope and Cade grow close, and their friendship blossoms into a love neither could have ever expected.But as Hope and Cade begin to move forward in their new life together, secrets from the past resurface and put their relationship to the test. Will the couple find a way through together?Perfect for fans

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Book SynopsisESCAPIST ROMANCE FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, DEBBIE MACOMBER ‘Warm-hearted fiction … Debbie Macomber knows how to write an absorbing novel.' People’s Friend _________________________________________Jenna Boltz is at a crossroads.She's spent the last twenty years raising two children on her own. But now as they start to embark on their own lives, Jenna can't help but wonder what her future holds. Will she find the kind of love she's always yearned for?Enter Dr Rowan Lancaster, who saves the day when Jenna's elderly mother suffers an accident. Though he keeps to himself, he is immediately smitten with Jenna. Jenna on the other hand, is determined to remain friends. Until her children approach her with shocking news that makes her question everything.If Jenna can learn to put herself first again, she might just discover a love that takes her beyond her wildest dreams.Trade ReviewWarm-hearted fiction … Debbie Macomber knows how to write an absorbing novel. * People’s Friend *

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Book Synopsis___________________________Sisters Willa and Harper mean the world to each other.Inseparable since the loss of their mother as teenagers, the Lakey sisters are perfect opposites. Quiet, demure Willa has always admired Harper's sense of adventure. She enjoys her peaceful routine as a café owner in their coastal hometown of Oceanside. When a handsome customer shows interest in Willa, Harper urges her sister to take a chance on love. Then Harper receives crushing news that threatens to bring everything to a halt. Only by supporting each other will the sisters be able to face the trials to come. And though the time ahead may be tough, Willa and Harper will discover that the darkest times can lead to the most beautiful rewards.___________________________Praise for Debbie Macomber 'An ideal holiday book' Good Housekeeping 'If there's a star in the romance and women's fiction firmament, chances are high it's Debbie Macomber' Publisher's Weekly

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Book SynopsisFor years, Libby Morgan dreamed only of making partner in her competitive, high-pressure law firm. She sacrificed everything for her career - her friends, her marriage, her chance at creating a family. When her boss calls Libby into his office, she assumes it will finally be good news, but nothing can prepare her for the shocking reality: she''s been let go and must rebuild her entire life . . . starting now. With no job prospects in sight, Libby reaches out to old friends and spends her afternoons at A Good Yarn, the local knitting store. There, she forms a close bond with Lydia, the sweet-natured shop owner, Lydia''s spirited teenaged daughter, Casey, and Casey''s best friend, Ava, a shy yet troubled girl who will shape Libby''s future in surprising and profound ways. As A Good Yarn becomes a second home - and the women a new kind of family - Libby relishes the different person she''s become. She even finds time for romance with a charming and handsome doctor who sTrade Reviewa heartfelt tale of friendship and new beginnings * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Maeve Binchy'' CandisNO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWhen times are tough, confiding in friends can change your life. Cancer survivor Lydia's business is thriving but her dream-man's ex is threatening their relationship Retired, self-contained Elise has lost everything and lives with her daughter, but still has disturbingly strong feelings for her gambling ex-husband.Nervous Bethanne is an unwilling divorcée whose husband left her and their children for a younger woman. She urgently needs a job, but has she the confidence to find one? Lonely teenager Courtney feels abandoned too.Grieving over her mother's death, she has put on weight and dreads starting a new school. This uplifting, heart-warming story proves that however bleak the future may look, the importance of friendship should never be underestimated. Make time for friends. Make time for Debbie Macomber.

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Book Synopsis The brand new festive romance from Debbie Macomber, the #1 New York Times bestselling author and the queen of Christmas fiction! Will they find their happy-ever-after this Christmas? Peter and Hank are lifelong friends, but when it comes to their jobs they couldn''t be more different. Peter is a small-town pastor and is devoted to helping the community, while Hank runs the local pub and is never too far from a party. But this Christmas, everything is about to change . . . Having never settled down, Peter and Hank believe their demanding jobs are keeping them from finding love. Convinced that the other has it easier, they hatch a plan to swap places the week before Christmas to put their theories to the test and find time for themselves. But as Hank quickly becomes overwhelmed by nativity plans, and Peter struggles to control the rowdy festive pub-goers, they each begin to worry they''re in over their heads.

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Book SynopsisWhen stubborn but proper Texas postmistress Letty Madden hires a rough soldier, Jack Murphy, to help her find her brother for the price of one night together, she has no idea that he will fall deeply in love with her.

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A seaside town helps one young woman reclaim the light after darkness in an uplifting novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.“Romantic, warm, and a breeze to read—one of Macomber’s best.”—Kirkus Reviews Annie Marlow has been through the worst. Rocked by tragedy, she heads to the one place that makes her happy: Oceanside in the Pacific Northwest, the destination of many family vacations when Annie was a teenager.    Once there, Annie begins to restore her broken spirit, thanks in part to the folks she meets: a local painter, Keaton, whose large frame is equal to his big heart—and who helps Annie fix up her rental cottage by the sea; Mellie, the reclusive, prickly landlord Annie is determined to befriend; and Britt, a teenager with a terrible secret. But it is Keaton to whom Annie feels most drawn. Hi

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSet in Cedar Cove’s charming Rose Harbor Inn, Debbie Macomber’s captivating new novel follows innkeeper Jo Marie and two new guests as they seek healing and comfort, revealing that every cloud has a silver lining, even when it seems difficult to find.  Since opening the Rose Harbor Inn, Jo Marie Rose has grown close to her handyman, Mark Taylor. Jo Marie and Mark are good friends—and are becoming something more—yet he still won’t reveal anything about his past. When Mark tells her that he’s moving out of town, Jo Marie is baffled. Just when she is starting to open herself up again to love, she feels once more that she is losing the man she cares about. And as she discovers the secret behind Mark’s decision to leave, she welcomes two visitors also seeking their own answers.   Best friends Kellie Crenshaw and Katie Gilroy have returned to Cedar Cove for their ten-year high

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Book SynopsisAvailable in one volume for the first time: That Wintry Feeling and Thanksgiving Prayer, two of Debbie Macomber’s classic novels that explore the power and joy of the holiday season.That Wintry Feeling: After watching the man she loves walk down the aisle with her sister, Cathy Thompson needs to get away. Alaska—beautiful, remote, and far from bitter memories—sounds like the perfect place to start over. But a brand-new life comes with brand-new challenges . . . namely Grady Jones, a pilot and single dad who has a solution to both their problems: a marriage of convenience. Thanksgiving Prayer: Seth immediately recognizes that Claudia is the woman for him—the woman he wants to marry and take back to Alaska. But Claudia is torn between Seth and her life in Seattle. How can she give up everything familiar, everything she's always worked for? And yet, she can’t bear the thought of losi

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two lifelong friends decide to trade places the week before Christmas and end up finding love along the way in this delightful novel from the queen of holiday stories, #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. 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

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