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Falling for Christmas
Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy' - Candis
Debbie Macomber brings you home for Christmas!
A Cedar Cove Christmas
Mother-to-be Mary Jo Wyse arrives in Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve, pregnant and alone. And there's no room at the local inn… However, the people in Cedar Cove are all willing to lend a hand. There’s more than enough faith, hope and love to go round this Christmas!
Call Me Mrs Miracle
Emily Merkle (call her Mrs Miracle! ) is working in the toy department at Finley’s – a store that needs a Christmas miracle to keep the business afloat. Fortunately, it’s Mrs. Miracle to the rescue. Next to making children happy, she likes nothing better than helping others – including just a bit of matchmaking!
Make time for friends. Make time for Debbie Macomber.
Debbie Macomber brings you home for Christmas!
A Cedar Cove Christmas
Mother-to-be Mary Jo Wyse arrives in Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve, pregnant and alone. And there's no room at the local inn… However, the people in Cedar Cove are all willing to lend a hand. There’s more than enough faith, hope and love to go round this Christmas!
Call Me Mrs Miracle
Emily Merkle (call her Mrs Miracle! ) is working in the toy department at Finley’s – a store that needs a Christmas miracle to keep the business afloat. Fortunately, it’s Mrs. Miracle to the rescue. Next to making children happy, she likes nothing better than helping others – including just a bit of matchmaking!
Make time for friends. Make time for Debbie Macomber.
433 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2010
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Debbie Macomber
902 books20.7k followersDebbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
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January 4, 2016
Christmas reads would be the same without settling down with a book from Debbie Macomber and this book you get two for the price of one.
In this first delightful story we meet Mary-Jo who is heavy pregnant on the day before Christmas Eve listening to her brothers discussing how they are going to get David Rhodes to setup to the plate for her. The four of them are a quite close knit have been they were kids when their parents died they have been there each other and this is no different. Mary-Jo sends the boys to bed but has her own plan to get to David or his family before her brothers do, so she sets of early hours of Christmas Eve for Cedar Cove as she remember David saying that he was visiting his family at Christmas, so she jumped in her car and headed out leaving a note for the boys!!! As she needed a head start before her brothers?
Arriving at Cedar Cove she didn’t know where to begin the search she took refused in a local café for refreshments and maybe some information from some locals, but the young man that served her was very friendly but was unable to help her apart from steer her in the direction of the Library and see Grace Harding she knows all and nearly everyone in Cedar Cove. Mary-Jo walks into the Library she is welcomed with another friendly environment and was greeted by Grace welcomed smile and once she explained her situation and that she needs to find David or his family. But once again David spreads his lies as he was never coming back home as his parents are away on a cruise and returning on Christmas Day , but would find out more information for her. While making inquiries she called her best friend Olivia who was David step sister and informed her of Mary-jo, which in turn sent Olivia straight over to meet the young lady. Olivia informs Mary-Jo that herself and her parents have not seen or heard from David in some time and that there’s was no love lost between them. Grace and Olivia convince Mary-Jo to stay the night but she is not used to all this welcome and the will to help her and this was all too much to take on board she faints. The ladies call out the fire fighters who are medical trained , when she comes round , she has a handsome man called Mack checking her over to muck sure she is ok and from the first eye contact they have a connection . Mary-Jo is ordered with her feet up, but she knows that her brothers will soon be here. To Mary-Jo delight Grace takes her in for the night and is welcomed in with opened arms from her family. But is still shocked by all the kindness she has receives so when ask to go to the carol service she decided to stay behind and rest up and try and get hold of her brothers but they are hot on her tail but have manged to get lost but turn up at the fire station where them meet with Mack who attended to Mary-jo this morning, and that every time they mother had a dizzy spell in late term meant that the baby was on its way. So when Mack receives a silent call he knows that it’s Mary-Jo. While the brothers find the way to her, will her baby arrive safely on Christmas Eve and find her prince charming after all.
In the second part of this delightful book we come across the second story and if you are a fan of Miracle on 34th street then this story is for you.
We meet a Christmas worker Emily Merkle but the HR department have named her Miracle and she is working on the toy department as temp Christmas staff at Finley’s. The head department is Jake is out to make a point to his father that he can stand in his own two feet so orders in 500 units of a robot toy for the Christmas market, but they need a Christmas miracle to sell all the units in time . Also Jakes day is not getting any better as he takes a dislike to Mrs Miracle and feels she is too old for the job on this department, but this does not stop her she uses some charm on Jake to go for a morning coffee as he hasn’t had one yet. So Jake finds himself going for coffee in the nearby coffee house waiting in line to order, while he helps the lady in front with her bill, and from the moment he meet Holly he wanted know more about her. So when she came to visit the store at the weekend with her nephew his wish came true.
Holly year had not been the been the best broken up from her long term relationship her brother is sent to war and she is custody of her nephew and dealing with school runs and works which looks like she will be losing her Christmas bonus so money is tight. So on their visit she is hoping he picks lots of items so she can have a selection of gift to pick for her budget but Gabe heads straight to the robot toy which is the most expensive item on the department and fears that she can’t get the item, she bumps into Jake while she is there and the sparks fly. She like Jake but is still nursing a broken heart and is not sure she is ready to open up again to love.
But Mrs Miracle is spreading her charm again by telling Jake that he should not worry about the robots and Telling Holly that will be Gabe best ever Christmas, but with Jake not celebrate the Christmas time she finds his hard to try and believe, but the more time they spend together he opens up and explains that 20 years ago his mother and sister where killed on Christmas eve so it’s hard to celebrate the time of year for him and his father.
Can Mrs Miracle save Christmas for everyone, will Holly get her life back on track and open up her heart to love again with Jake.
Well that’s where I leave you go and grab and copy and read to fabulous Christmas reads.
In this first delightful story we meet Mary-Jo who is heavy pregnant on the day before Christmas Eve listening to her brothers discussing how they are going to get David Rhodes to setup to the plate for her. The four of them are a quite close knit have been they were kids when their parents died they have been there each other and this is no different. Mary-Jo sends the boys to bed but has her own plan to get to David or his family before her brothers do, so she sets of early hours of Christmas Eve for Cedar Cove as she remember David saying that he was visiting his family at Christmas, so she jumped in her car and headed out leaving a note for the boys!!! As she needed a head start before her brothers?
Arriving at Cedar Cove she didn’t know where to begin the search she took refused in a local café for refreshments and maybe some information from some locals, but the young man that served her was very friendly but was unable to help her apart from steer her in the direction of the Library and see Grace Harding she knows all and nearly everyone in Cedar Cove. Mary-Jo walks into the Library she is welcomed with another friendly environment and was greeted by Grace welcomed smile and once she explained her situation and that she needs to find David or his family. But once again David spreads his lies as he was never coming back home as his parents are away on a cruise and returning on Christmas Day , but would find out more information for her. While making inquiries she called her best friend Olivia who was David step sister and informed her of Mary-jo, which in turn sent Olivia straight over to meet the young lady. Olivia informs Mary-Jo that herself and her parents have not seen or heard from David in some time and that there’s was no love lost between them. Grace and Olivia convince Mary-Jo to stay the night but she is not used to all this welcome and the will to help her and this was all too much to take on board she faints. The ladies call out the fire fighters who are medical trained , when she comes round , she has a handsome man called Mack checking her over to muck sure she is ok and from the first eye contact they have a connection . Mary-Jo is ordered with her feet up, but she knows that her brothers will soon be here. To Mary-Jo delight Grace takes her in for the night and is welcomed in with opened arms from her family. But is still shocked by all the kindness she has receives so when ask to go to the carol service she decided to stay behind and rest up and try and get hold of her brothers but they are hot on her tail but have manged to get lost but turn up at the fire station where them meet with Mack who attended to Mary-jo this morning, and that every time they mother had a dizzy spell in late term meant that the baby was on its way. So when Mack receives a silent call he knows that it’s Mary-Jo. While the brothers find the way to her, will her baby arrive safely on Christmas Eve and find her prince charming after all.
In the second part of this delightful book we come across the second story and if you are a fan of Miracle on 34th street then this story is for you.
We meet a Christmas worker Emily Merkle but the HR department have named her Miracle and she is working on the toy department as temp Christmas staff at Finley’s. The head department is Jake is out to make a point to his father that he can stand in his own two feet so orders in 500 units of a robot toy for the Christmas market, but they need a Christmas miracle to sell all the units in time . Also Jakes day is not getting any better as he takes a dislike to Mrs Miracle and feels she is too old for the job on this department, but this does not stop her she uses some charm on Jake to go for a morning coffee as he hasn’t had one yet. So Jake finds himself going for coffee in the nearby coffee house waiting in line to order, while he helps the lady in front with her bill, and from the moment he meet Holly he wanted know more about her. So when she came to visit the store at the weekend with her nephew his wish came true.
Holly year had not been the been the best broken up from her long term relationship her brother is sent to war and she is custody of her nephew and dealing with school runs and works which looks like she will be losing her Christmas bonus so money is tight. So on their visit she is hoping he picks lots of items so she can have a selection of gift to pick for her budget but Gabe heads straight to the robot toy which is the most expensive item on the department and fears that she can’t get the item, she bumps into Jake while she is there and the sparks fly. She like Jake but is still nursing a broken heart and is not sure she is ready to open up again to love.
But Mrs Miracle is spreading her charm again by telling Jake that he should not worry about the robots and Telling Holly that will be Gabe best ever Christmas, but with Jake not celebrate the Christmas time she finds his hard to try and believe, but the more time they spend together he opens up and explains that 20 years ago his mother and sister where killed on Christmas eve so it’s hard to celebrate the time of year for him and his father.
Can Mrs Miracle save Christmas for everyone, will Holly get her life back on track and open up her heart to love again with Jake.
Well that’s where I leave you go and grab and copy and read to fabulous Christmas reads.
November 14, 2016
Disappointed by my second experience with this author. This one was much more contrived, much juicier, much less of a plot. Maybe hardcore romance fans would give this 3 or 4 stars. The writing was fine, but it's basically guy and girl stuck in a cabin together so they can end up in bed. There was plenty of story potential to develop about the setting and the character motivations beyond their romantic wounds. I wish she had gone there instead.
December 17, 2024
This book features two very cute Christmas stories.
The first, A Cedar Cove Christmas, had lots of parallels with the nativity story, which I loved.
The Second, Call Me Mrs Miracle, was a fine festive read, centred around a toy store and the number 1 must have toy.
If your looking for something to get you in that Christmas mood, you can find that here!
The first, A Cedar Cove Christmas, had lots of parallels with the nativity story, which I loved.
The Second, Call Me Mrs Miracle, was a fine festive read, centred around a toy store and the number 1 must have toy.
If your looking for something to get you in that Christmas mood, you can find that here!
December 31, 2020
Lovely duo of Christmas reads in one volume
December 5, 2018
Christmas really is a Christian thing for Americans, or so it seems. 😅 I nearly DFNed this book half way to ”A Cedar Cove Christmas” do all the blessings and god-related talk.
I’m glad I didn’t quit reading, because I enjoyed the second part of the book, the ”Call Mrs Miracle”. It was a very traditional Christmas story, sort of like a fairytale. You could guess what was going to happen right from the start but that didn’t bother me.
I’m glad I didn’t quit reading, because I enjoyed the second part of the book, the ”Call Mrs Miracle”. It was a very traditional Christmas story, sort of like a fairytale. You could guess what was going to happen right from the start but that didn’t bother me.
May 27, 2021
I found this book at a house nearby whilst on a walk recently.
This is a good heart warming story to read out loud. I loved every minute of it. One half of the book revolves around Mary Jo and her family etc. The second story is about a woman called Holly, her brother, and her life and romances. All in all two good stories to read especially at Christmas time and whenever you are bored really.
Five out of five marks. I enjoyed reading about Holly, and how she eventually is able to find the perfect toy for her nephew Gabe even in her financial difficulty. I recommend both stories to readers who enjoy that type of thing. In my opinion, this is a classic chick flick type story. I cannot put it down either. Recommended. Not for children however.
This is a good heart warming story to read out loud. I loved every minute of it. One half of the book revolves around Mary Jo and her family etc. The second story is about a woman called Holly, her brother, and her life and romances. All in all two good stories to read especially at Christmas time and whenever you are bored really.
Five out of five marks. I enjoyed reading about Holly, and how she eventually is able to find the perfect toy for her nephew Gabe even in her financial difficulty. I recommend both stories to readers who enjoy that type of thing. In my opinion, this is a classic chick flick type story. I cannot put it down either. Recommended. Not for children however.
December 23, 2023
Okay so the writing isn't bad but it's so heavy on the religious metaphors. I made it through "a cedar cove Christmas" just about but when going to start "call me Mrs miracle" I had to just close this book before I even started the first chapter.
I'm sure these books are great for Christians but that ain't me - which there was a way to spy it from the off
I'm sure these books are great for Christians but that ain't me - which there was a way to spy it from the off
December 13, 2017
Very nice, heartwarming book about Christmas. It shows what Christmas is all about - acceptance and just being together without asking questions. Decorations, dishes and perfectly clean house are less important.
October 5, 2018
This book consists if two short stories.
The first one if sickly sweet, predictable and cheesy.
The second one is also sickly sweet, predictable and cheesy but a lot less cringe-worthy than book 1.
The first one if sickly sweet, predictable and cheesy.
The second one is also sickly sweet, predictable and cheesy but a lot less cringe-worthy than book 1.
January 9, 2023
I was finished reading about Christmas and then I saw this book. I usually like books by this author, so I decided to give it a try. This book will not try your brain power, but is a sweet read. The book is almost predictable, but is perfect for a rainy, cold weekend.
November 19, 2017
A beautiful seasonal read. Light the fire, pour a cup of tea and plate up a mince pie ...or two. Lovely characters and storylines in both tales in this book. A 'feel good' of a read.
February 28, 2019
Fantastic red and I loved the story with Mrs miracle. Just like the film x
December 4, 2019
One of the best Christmas books i ever read, loved it.
January 12, 2020
Preferred the second short story Mrs Miracle, as loved the film. First story very similar to other books she’s written.
December 6, 2020
3,5 stars
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February 7, 2021Two lovely Christmas tales.
December 8, 2021
2 enjoyable festive reads. Took my mind off what I should really be getting on with for Christmas. We all need time out this time of year.
November 16, 2022
Really enjoyed this book
November 19, 2011
This book features two of Debbie Macomber's stories - A Cedar Cove Christmas and Call Me Mrs. Miracle.
***A Cedar Cove Christmas***
Mary Jo Wyse is heavily pregnant and sick of being avoided by the father, she decides to track him down. Her search leads her to Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve. A dizzy spell means her path crosses with hunky EMT Mack McAfee, and leaves her ordered to rest. But with no room at the inn, Mary Jo is reliant on the kindness of her newly made friends in Cedar Cove.
I'm relatively new to the world of Cedar Cove so I was a little worried that I'd end up totally lost with this book. However, although I don't know the back story for some of the characters there is enough information here to make each one realistic. I loved Mary Jo and Mack, and it was great how this isn't the typical romance as it starts a year after the story has taken place. Grace and Olivia were lovely and I'm looking forward to reading their books. All in all, a great Christmas read.
Plot: 10/10; Characters: 10/10; Ending: 10/10; Enjoyment: 10/10
***Call Me Mrs Miracle***
Emily Merkle has a new job in the toy department of Finley's, a store that depends on Christmas trade to stay afloat year round. The head of the toy department Jake Finley has taken a gamble on a new toy, and he needs Mrs Miracle's help to get them all sold. But that's not the only help he needs - and Mrs Miracle intends to help him with his feelings for Holly Larson, a woman desperate to give her nephew the most amazing Christmas ever while his Dad serves in Afghanistan. Mrs Miracle definitely has her work cut out for her on this holiday season!
I loved Mrs. Miracle, and was really looking forward to reading this. I absolutely loved it. Mrs Miracle is her same slightly-cryptic self, and Jake and Holly were amazing together. But the real star of the story is Holly's nephew Gabe whose emails to his Dad are really funny and sweet. A couple of background characters were a little two-dimensional, but all in all I really enjoyed this and think it's a brilliant seasonal read.
Plot: 10/10; Characters: 9/10; Ending: 10/10; Enjoyment: 10/10
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Both stories are brilliant and really Christmassy, making this book a near-perfect seasonal read.
Cover: 10/10
Overall: 49/50
***A Cedar Cove Christmas***
Mary Jo Wyse is heavily pregnant and sick of being avoided by the father, she decides to track him down. Her search leads her to Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve. A dizzy spell means her path crosses with hunky EMT Mack McAfee, and leaves her ordered to rest. But with no room at the inn, Mary Jo is reliant on the kindness of her newly made friends in Cedar Cove.
I'm relatively new to the world of Cedar Cove so I was a little worried that I'd end up totally lost with this book. However, although I don't know the back story for some of the characters there is enough information here to make each one realistic. I loved Mary Jo and Mack, and it was great how this isn't the typical romance as it starts a year after the story has taken place. Grace and Olivia were lovely and I'm looking forward to reading their books. All in all, a great Christmas read.
Plot: 10/10; Characters: 10/10; Ending: 10/10; Enjoyment: 10/10
***Call Me Mrs Miracle***
Emily Merkle has a new job in the toy department of Finley's, a store that depends on Christmas trade to stay afloat year round. The head of the toy department Jake Finley has taken a gamble on a new toy, and he needs Mrs Miracle's help to get them all sold. But that's not the only help he needs - and Mrs Miracle intends to help him with his feelings for Holly Larson, a woman desperate to give her nephew the most amazing Christmas ever while his Dad serves in Afghanistan. Mrs Miracle definitely has her work cut out for her on this holiday season!
I loved Mrs. Miracle, and was really looking forward to reading this. I absolutely loved it. Mrs Miracle is her same slightly-cryptic self, and Jake and Holly were amazing together. But the real star of the story is Holly's nephew Gabe whose emails to his Dad are really funny and sweet. A couple of background characters were a little two-dimensional, but all in all I really enjoyed this and think it's a brilliant seasonal read.
Plot: 10/10; Characters: 9/10; Ending: 10/10; Enjoyment: 10/10
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Both stories are brilliant and really Christmassy, making this book a near-perfect seasonal read.
Cover: 10/10
Overall: 49/50
January 19, 2012
Mary Jo Wyse has gotten into one hell of a predicament. Falling pregnant by a man that lied to her, Mary Jo Wyse feels ashamed. It doesn't help having three very over-protective brothers who have vowed to make their sister's boyfriend pay for dishonouring their sister. Heavy with child, Mary Jo heads off on Christmas Eve to Cedar Cove to warn David's family about her three over-protective brothers who are out- to- get the father of their sister's unborn child and bring him to justice.
When Mary Jo Wyse arrives in Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve, all the Inns are full; but then she discovers the true meaning of Christmas when she and her unborn baby are showered with overwhelming hospitality. With the help of a friendly librarian and David's half sister, Mary Jo feels welcomed and at home at Cedar Cove. Grace Harding, the Librarian at Cedar Cove offers Mary Jo an apartment at the top of the barn where the animals for the Live Nativity are being kept. Mary Jo hates being a nuissance and when Grace asks her to come with her and her family to the Church Service, Mary Jo declines. Then on Christmas Eve, all alone in the apartment over the Barn, Mary Jo goes into labor. With the help of firefighter and EMT specialist, Mack, Mary Jo gives birth on Christmas Eve.
I fell in love with this book from the first page. Debbie takes you home to a cosy place that warms your heart and soul. The story has a happy ending. I found I couldn't put this book down. I found myself crying in places, laughing in other parts and felt the warmth of the Christmas Spirit.
As with some of Debbie's books, there are two stories in this book. The second story is Call Me Mrs Miracle. This is a heart-warming tale about a match-making person called Mrs Merkle whom others affectionately call Mrs Miracle.....because whenever she's around, miracles do happen. Emily Merkle works for a department store on the brink of going into administration. With Mrs Merkle on board, the company is spared and a few hearts are mended. I also have seen the Hallmark movie of Call Me Mrs Miracle....it's heart-warming.
When Mary Jo Wyse arrives in Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve, all the Inns are full; but then she discovers the true meaning of Christmas when she and her unborn baby are showered with overwhelming hospitality. With the help of a friendly librarian and David's half sister, Mary Jo feels welcomed and at home at Cedar Cove. Grace Harding, the Librarian at Cedar Cove offers Mary Jo an apartment at the top of the barn where the animals for the Live Nativity are being kept. Mary Jo hates being a nuissance and when Grace asks her to come with her and her family to the Church Service, Mary Jo declines. Then on Christmas Eve, all alone in the apartment over the Barn, Mary Jo goes into labor. With the help of firefighter and EMT specialist, Mack, Mary Jo gives birth on Christmas Eve.
I fell in love with this book from the first page. Debbie takes you home to a cosy place that warms your heart and soul. The story has a happy ending. I found I couldn't put this book down. I found myself crying in places, laughing in other parts and felt the warmth of the Christmas Spirit.
As with some of Debbie's books, there are two stories in this book. The second story is Call Me Mrs Miracle. This is a heart-warming tale about a match-making person called Mrs Merkle whom others affectionately call Mrs Miracle.....because whenever she's around, miracles do happen. Emily Merkle works for a department store on the brink of going into administration. With Mrs Merkle on board, the company is spared and a few hearts are mended. I also have seen the Hallmark movie of Call Me Mrs Miracle....it's heart-warming.
December 12, 2010
In a bid to read at least one Christmas-themed book during this festive season, I went in search of new books. I found a few, but it was Falling for Christmas by Debbie Macomber that really caught my eye.
Falling for Christmas contains not one, but two Christmas stories by Debbie Macomber.
A Cedar Cove Christmas
Mary Jo Wyse is a young mother-to-be who travels to Cedar Grove on Christmas Eve to find the father (or at least his family) of her unborn baby. Unfortunately for Mary Jo, the baby’s father is no-where to be found and his family is out of town. With it being Christmas Eve, there’s no room at the inn… there’s no room at any inn, they’re all fully booked. What will Mary Jo do?
A Cedar Cove Christmas is a story of love, faith and hope as the people of Cedar Cove show just how friendly and helpful a community can be.
Call Me Mrs Miracle
Finley’s department store is in need of a Christmas miracle when Emily Merkle comes to the rescue in the toy department. Not only does she help sell the toys, but she also does a bit of matchmaking along the way!
This story had a familiar feeling about it, almost as if I’d read the story before or seen a movie, but I still enjoyed reading it.
A lovely touch to ‘Call Me Mrs Miracle’ are the recipes included in the story. There are 3 recipes included – Holiday Sugar Cookies, Fried Chicken and Baby Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese, Pecans and Pomegranate Seeds – and all can be found in Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove Cookbook. I’m hoping to make the Holiday Sugar Cookies sometime before Christmas!
Debbie Macomber’s Falling for Christmas was a real joy to read and both stories left me with a warm feeling inside.
So, if you’re looking for some feel-good Christmas stories, look no further than Debbie Macomber. I’d hadn’t heard of Debbie before Falling for Christmas, but I’ve already bought some more of her Christmas books to read over the next couple of weeks!
Falling for Christmas contains not one, but two Christmas stories by Debbie Macomber.
A Cedar Cove Christmas
Mary Jo Wyse is a young mother-to-be who travels to Cedar Grove on Christmas Eve to find the father (or at least his family) of her unborn baby. Unfortunately for Mary Jo, the baby’s father is no-where to be found and his family is out of town. With it being Christmas Eve, there’s no room at the inn… there’s no room at any inn, they’re all fully booked. What will Mary Jo do?
A Cedar Cove Christmas is a story of love, faith and hope as the people of Cedar Cove show just how friendly and helpful a community can be.
Call Me Mrs Miracle
Finley’s department store is in need of a Christmas miracle when Emily Merkle comes to the rescue in the toy department. Not only does she help sell the toys, but she also does a bit of matchmaking along the way!
This story had a familiar feeling about it, almost as if I’d read the story before or seen a movie, but I still enjoyed reading it.
A lovely touch to ‘Call Me Mrs Miracle’ are the recipes included in the story. There are 3 recipes included – Holiday Sugar Cookies, Fried Chicken and Baby Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese, Pecans and Pomegranate Seeds – and all can be found in Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove Cookbook. I’m hoping to make the Holiday Sugar Cookies sometime before Christmas!
Debbie Macomber’s Falling for Christmas was a real joy to read and both stories left me with a warm feeling inside.
So, if you’re looking for some feel-good Christmas stories, look no further than Debbie Macomber. I’d hadn’t heard of Debbie before Falling for Christmas, but I’ve already bought some more of her Christmas books to read over the next couple of weeks!
January 4, 2015
I don't know how to describe this. Serious spoiler alert though.
A woman named Mary Jo is having some guy called David's son on Christmas Eve. And her 3 brothers, last name Wyse, set off to find her, bearing gifts of - uh, gold, perfume, and incense, as you do. Poor Mary Jo finds that there is no room at the hotels and therefore is set up in the den of the local librarian's house. Which is, for a lot of wonderful reasons, located in their stables. Where they are housing the animals for the nativity play, sheep, horses, camel, you know. As you do. In the mean time, her brothers are led in the wrong direction by a nasty man named King, but led in the right direction by the fireworks which for another number of wonderful reasons suddenly illuminate the dark sky, and which they for even more wonderful reasons are quite certain will lead them to Mary Jo. Thankfully, the baby is a girl!
The other story will delight with wonderful little catchphrases such as "Be ye a fisher of men. You catch 'em and God'll clean 'em", and "Exercise daily -walk with God".
I claim this for my reading challenge as a book with Christmas in it.
A woman named Mary Jo is having some guy called David's son on Christmas Eve. And her 3 brothers, last name Wyse, set off to find her, bearing gifts of - uh, gold, perfume, and incense, as you do. Poor Mary Jo finds that there is no room at the hotels and therefore is set up in the den of the local librarian's house. Which is, for a lot of wonderful reasons, located in their stables. Where they are housing the animals for the nativity play, sheep, horses, camel, you know. As you do. In the mean time, her brothers are led in the wrong direction by a nasty man named King, but led in the right direction by the fireworks which for another number of wonderful reasons suddenly illuminate the dark sky, and which they for even more wonderful reasons are quite certain will lead them to Mary Jo. Thankfully, the baby is a girl!
The other story will delight with wonderful little catchphrases such as "Be ye a fisher of men. You catch 'em and God'll clean 'em", and "Exercise daily -walk with God".
I claim this for my reading challenge as a book with Christmas in it.
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November 4, 2011
Packed with festive romance and fun, these two seasonal stories will melt any heart this Christmas. "A Cedar Cover Christmas" - Mother-to-be Mary Jo Wyse arrives in Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve, searching for her baby's father. David Rhodes had said he'd be in town. But he isn't, which leaves Mary Jo stranded, pregnant and alone. And there's no room at the local inn...However, the people in Cedar Cove are all willing to lend a hand ensuring there will be plenty of faith, hope and love this Christmas. "Call me Mrs. Claus" - Clare Keneally is a long-divorced maths professor with four adorable - and very mischievous - grandchildren. With Clare looking after the children for the holidays, their grandfather Jim also drops by and this starts the kids thinking...wouldn't Christmas just be perfect if they 'helped' their grandparents fall in love and get married again?
December 11, 2011
My husband gave me this book last christmas so with the season looming I thought it would be an ideal time to pick it up.
The first story is about a young lady called Mary Jo who is pregnant, she decides to go in search of the father on Christmas eve and finds herself in a strange town where all the hotels are full! Her 3 brothers (surname Wyse) decide to go in search of her after finding her AWOL. She finds a kind person who has an apartment above their barn she can stay in - I think you get the picture now hey, it was so cheesy that it was laughable.
The second story was very predictable and remind me a bit of miracle on 34th street, not sure if it was because the story was about mrs miracle!
Both stories are very cheesy, but are light quick reads. I'm not sure I will be rushing out to buy anymore by this author.
The first story is about a young lady called Mary Jo who is pregnant, she decides to go in search of the father on Christmas eve and finds herself in a strange town where all the hotels are full! Her 3 brothers (surname Wyse) decide to go in search of her after finding her AWOL. She finds a kind person who has an apartment above their barn she can stay in - I think you get the picture now hey, it was so cheesy that it was laughable.
The second story was very predictable and remind me a bit of miracle on 34th street, not sure if it was because the story was about mrs miracle!
Both stories are very cheesy, but are light quick reads. I'm not sure I will be rushing out to buy anymore by this author.
February 13, 2015
I brought this book as a birthday present for my sister(even though Christmas is long gone). Of the two stories, I liked "Call Me Mrs. Miracle" although the ending is quite obvious, an angel who brings back Christmas to a father and son who lost their family on this very day years ago.
Mary Jo's brothers, the Wyse brothers, are hilarious. Thundering across Seattle in search for their sister who could be giving birth any day now, it's no wonder Mary Jo is so fed up of them.
In short, this book is a perfect read!
Mary Jo's brothers, the Wyse brothers, are hilarious. Thundering across Seattle in search for their sister who could be giving birth any day now, it's no wonder Mary Jo is so fed up of them.
In short, this book is a perfect read!
December 14, 2015
I not sure where to start to review this book. It's not the sort of book I usually read, I tend to stick to historical fiction often those set in war time. It was a very easy light read, and you couldn't get more Christmassy if you tried! The book contains two stories, both of which are heartwarming and a pleasure to read. I am a Christian and this book's author is obviously writing from a Christian perspective. A lovely book to read in the run up to Christmas, a nice change from the books I usually choose, I would recommend this book to everyone.
April 5, 2021
It was a really wholesome story but it wasn't really my cup of tea.
1) The first story was actually really cute and I liked it a lot but I prefer more meaning In the story.
2) The second store, At first, I liked it it was cute y/a romance also really realistic but the ending ruined it for me completely. Hated the ending. It felt like they just shoved fantasy in a good realistic romance book.
IT TOOK ME WAY TOO LONG TO COMPLETE IT BECAUSE TBH IT WAS REALLY Monotonous.
1) The first story was actually really cute and I liked it a lot but I prefer more meaning In the story.
2) The second store, At first, I liked it it was cute y/a romance also really realistic but the ending ruined it for me completely. Hated the ending. It felt like they just shoved fantasy in a good realistic romance book.
IT TOOK ME WAY TOO LONG TO COMPLETE IT BECAUSE TBH IT WAS REALLY Monotonous.
August 27, 2016
Soooooooooo cheesy and predictable but just what I needed to take me away from the stress of organising Christmas. Was going to give it 2 stars but hey it's Christmas and we all like cheese at this time of year so it got an upgrade! Will pass this on to a senior lady in the village who will no doubt give it 5 stars.
April 27, 2012
If you are ever looking for something easy-to-read with the feel-good factor, pick up this book. I have never before read two more delightful romances that totally leave out all the formulaic angst that usually goes into such a story. Debbie couldn't have written better stories, in my opinion. Absolutely loved this book.
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