Debbie Macomber

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - When a woman alone in the world bravely chooses to open her heart, two lost souls have a new chance at belonging, in this intimate novel from Debbie Macomber. 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. Even having settled quickly into the community, Hope still feels something is still missing. That is, until her landlords convince her to volunteer at their 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 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?

A second-chance town Like many small towns, Buffalo Valley, North Dakota, is dying. Stores are boarded up, sidewalks are cracked, houses are in need of a coat of paint. But despite all that, there's a spirit of hope, of defiance. The few people still left are fighting for their town. Lindsay Snyder is an outsider, even though she spent childhood vacations here. Now she returns to see the family house again, to explore family secrets and to reevaluate her life. And soon after she arrives, she meets a local farmer named Gage Sinclair... Lindsay decides to stay in North Dakota. Her decision marks a new beginning for Buffalo Valley and for her. Because in this broken little town, she discovers the love and purpose she's been seeking. The Dakota Series Book 1: Dakota BornBook 2: DAKOTA HOMEBook 3: Always DakotaBook 4: Buffalo Valley

The heart-warming and life-affirming new novel from New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.

Headlined by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, this romantic collection of four second chance love stories is the perfect comfort read Old flames reignite and new passions burn when lovers follow their hearts back to the place they once called home... "WHALE ISLAND" by Cathy LambFamily secrets and imposing friends are making Chalese feel like an outsider in her very own home on beautiful Whale Island. But it's only when a shocking revelation makes her feel truly lost that she opens her heart to the possibilities the past offers--including a chance at love with the last man she expected... "QUEEN OF HEARTS" by Judy DuarteHer high school reunion is coming up, and advice columnist Jenn Kramer couldn't be dreading it more--until she lays eyes on Marcos. Jenn hardly noticed him when they were kids, but now he's all grown up... and how deliciously he's changed . . . "THE HONEYMOON HOUSE" by Mary CarterIt doesn't get more romantic than Andy Beck's cottage on Martha's Vineyard. But love is the last thing on his mind--he just wants to get the cottage ready for his best friend's honeymoon. At least that's the plan, until he finds the gorgeous Maid of Honor ransacking his house--in the most irresistible way... "THE MARRYING KIND" by Debbie MacomberHigh school sweethearts Katie and Jason haven't seen each other in ten years--and now she's walked back into his life. With one look, the love they shared comes flooding back--only now the odds seem stacked against them. But when something's meant to be, all bets are off...

The right person could appear anytime, anywhere, in these two stories of finding love and creating family. Father''s Day Robin Masterson's little boy wants 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, but life has dealt him some harsh blows. Robin actually understands and shares his heartache, and soon Robin and Cole are looking at each other in a whole new way. They can make each other whole, and make a family again. Same Time, Next Year With a broken engagement behind him, James Wilkens decides to celebrate New Year's Eve in Las Vegas...where he meets Summer Lawton. She's just suffered a painful betrayal, and James promises her that in a year, she'll be over it. To prove his point, he makes a date to meet her in Vegas at the same time a year from now. Except it turns out to be more than a date--it's a wedding Reading a Debbie Macomber book is like wrapping yourself in a warm, cozy blanket. --BookLoons

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Available in one book for the first time: Borrowed Dreams and The Trouble with Caasi, two of Debbie Macomber's classic novels that explore the power of love and family Borrowed Dreams Carly Grieves is made of strong stuff. Tough and adventurous, she journeys to the wilds of Alaska looking for a new beginning, but she finds more than she bargained for in Brand St. Clair, a rugged bush pilot. Something about him stirs a primal longing inside Carly, but he's a man with wounds, a widower stuck in the past. Carly desires him deeply, yet how can she compete with a dead woman for a place in his heart? Despite his painful past, Brand is ready to make his own fresh start with Carly, until he discovers she too has walls that must come down. Now Brand won't give up until he convinces Carly that the biggest risk of her life is actually the safest move she could make: loving him. The Trouble with Caasi: A driven workaholic, CEO Caasi Crane has sacrificed all semblance of a personal life to build a West Coast hotel empire. But everything she's built comes into question when her top manager, Blake Sherrill, abruptly resigns. Caasi can't figure out why it hurts so much to lose him, and why she so desperately misses his presence not only in the office but also in her heart. Once Blake decides to leave, he unexpectedly gets what he's wanted all along: Caasi's undivided attention. Blake is excellent at his job and he knows it. While Caasi begs him to come back to work, he delays his response and tries to convince Caasi there's more to life than a career. Can Blake help her see the love that's waiting for her? A love strong enough to last a lifetime.

"Macomber delivers her usual high-quality read, placing interesting characters in an emotionally volatile situation that has particular resonance in these times." --RT Book Reviews on Navy Husband Navy heroes become family men Navy Baby It was a night she'd never forget: two strangers coming together in a moment of intense desire. But now, sheltered Hannah Raymond is expecting the child of a rugged naval seaman she thought she'd never see again. Riley Murdock has been searching for Hannah for months--ever since that soul-shaking night of passion. Now fate has reunited them. Determined to give his child the chance he never had, Riley marries Hannah. They've created the miracle of life together, but is that enough to spark love? Navy Husband Shana Berrie is her sister's official navy "parenting plan," so despite being unprepared, she's in charge of adorable nine-year-old Jazmine for the next six months. Shana isn't all that close to her niece, but she's trying her best. The little girl has lots of opinions--including ones on Shana's love life, or lack thereof. Shana also doesn't appreciate Jazmine's godfather, Lieutenant Commander Adam Kennedy, constantly checking up on her. She is definitely not looking for a navy husband, no matter what her meddling niece thinks. So why does infuriating Adam seem so appealing?

Loving a man in uniform Navy Brat Erin MacNamera has one rule: never fall for a navy man. But from the pulse-stopping moment her eyes meet Lieutenant Brandon Davis's across a crowded lounge, Erin knows life will never be the same. Sexy, tender and strong, Brandon is all she's ever dreamed of in a man, but he's also navy--and as a navy brat from way back, she knows better than to give her heart to a seafaring man. Navy Woman Busy attorney Catherine Fredrickson loves her job at a submarine base, but her new boss, Royce Nyland, has her spirits sinking fast. The icy single dad is distant, demanding...and incredibly attractive. And while he initially keeps her at arm's length, together they brew a stormy passion that is impossible to deny. Though the laws of the sea deem naval fraternizing strictly taboo, how long can they resist romance?

The brand-new festive romance from the #1 New York Times bestseller. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Milly Johnson and Carole Matthews.

NEW 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 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.

Two stories of women whose men also love the sea Navy Wife Lindy Kyle flees to Seattle to weather a broken heart but is unprepared for a roommate like Rush Callaghan. Strong, sensitive and sexy, the temporarily dry-docked naval officer is everything she's ever dreamed of in a man...and in a husband. Though they are swept away on a tide of passion, Rush holds duty to his country above all else. When he has to return to service, does Lindy have the courage to be his wife? Navy Blues Despite her ex-husband's stubbornness, Carol knows Lieutenant Commander Steve Kyle would be the perfect man to father the child she so desperately wants. But she also realizes that the strong, honorable man would never allow his child to be raised without him. Passion together was never the problem--it was the absences that tore them apart. Have they grown enough to risk trying again?

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. Luckily, church assistant Grace is on hand to help Hank navigate a church/life balance, and a young woman seeking shelter at the pub might be exactly what Peter needs to realise there's more than one way to help his community . . .This Christmas, will Peter and Hank's stunt fall flat, or will it open their eyes to the possibility of love at last? The Christmas Spirit is a warm and wintry delight from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. The perfect Christmas read for fans of Milly Johnson, Cathy Bramley and Trisha Ashley

'Tis the season for cozy stories of falling in love Here Comes Trouble by Debbie Macomber After rival columnist Nolan Adams writes an unflattering piece about rookie journalist Maryanne Simpson, she decides to make some big life changes. She needs to show the tough, streetwise Nolan that she deserves his respect. When they end up as neighbors, Maryanne discovers that she can't resist Nolan's gruff charm, and although he doesn't seem to be an appropriate match for a socialite, Maryanne has other ideas Once Upon a Wedding by JoAnn Ross Desiree Marchand doesn't have time for any complications ahead of her friend's wedding--especially not her ex-boyfriend, rock star Bastien Broussard. Unfortunately, the wedding is down a singer...and whether Desiree likes it or not, Bastien is the perfect man for the job. An Alaskan Christmas Homecoming by Jennifer Snow The only thing Griffin Geller wants for Christmas is to reconcile with his family, which would take a real miracle. They haven't spoken to him in the three months he's been back in Wild River, Alaska. But when Jade Frazier walks into his tattoo shop, determined to decorate the front window, she helps remind Griffin that Christmas can be a season for second chances...in life as well as love.

Angels are all around us--especially at Christmas Three classic stories of hope and seasonal cheer. Shirley, Goodness and Mercy Greg Bennett hates Christmas. Divorced, almost friendless and about to lose his business, he has no time for what he considers sentimental nonsense. But three irrepressible angels are here to follow him--until he learns what Christmas is truly all about. Those Christmas Angels The angels come down to earth again to respond to Anne Fletcher's prayer request. She wants her son, Roy, to meet a special woman and learn what is actually important in life. So the angels contrive to throw Julie Wilcoff in his path--literally. Where Angels Go Another Christmas, another angelic rescue. Three heaven-sent messengers reunite a divorced couple, bring peace of mind to an elderly man and grant a little boy's fondest wish...because bringing joy is in their job description The Angel Books Book 1: SHIRLEY, GOODNESS AND MERCYBook 2: THOSE CHRISTMAS ANGELSBook 3: Where Angels Go

Finding love with grooms from the Lone Star State Norah Norah Bloomfield is feeling a bit unneeded these days. Her father is recovering from his heart attack, and her sisters are each busy planning their weddings. But then a cantankerous Texan named Rowdy Cassidy crashes his small plane in Orchard Valley, and into Norah's life. In all Norah's nursing experience she's never encountered a more difficult man. Or a more irresistible one. But Rowdy's connection to the Bloomfields is complicated, and Norah doesn't know if she can trust her heart to him. Lone Star Lovin' When Sherry Waterman arrives in Pepper, Texas, she's definitely not in the mood for romance. But if anyone could change her mind, it's the hardworking, good-looking Cody Bailman. Except the rancher seems to have neither the time nor the patience for pursuing a woman. Fortunately, his twelve-year-old daughter is determined to bring them together. Sherry's definitely attracted to Cody--in fact, she's close to falling in love with him--but she needs to know if he feels the same first "Virtually guaranteed to please." --Publishers Weekly

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A special holiday wish list brings about hope, love, and second chances in this nostalgic novel from the queen of Christmas stories, Debbie Macomber. 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.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - When a woman alone in the world bravely chooses to open her heart, two lost souls have a new chance at belonging, in this intimate novel from Debbie Macomber. 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. Even having settled quickly into the community, Hope still feels something is still missing. That is, until her landlords convince her to volunteer at their 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 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?