Tying the Knot: Yesterday's Hero / White Lace and Promises

by Debbie Macomber

Available in one volume for the first Yesterday's Hero and White Lace and Promises, two of Debbie Macomber's classic novels about finding love in the most unexpected places.

Yesterday’s Hero: Nothing is going to keep marine biologist Leah Talmadge or world-famous photographer Cain Hawkins from seizing the opportunity to study the rare whales of the Diamantina Islands. But the traditional governor of the islands won't permit two unmarried people to live together, even for a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. The two refuse to miss out and decide to get married on paper only. And why not? They both desperately want to document the whales, and a fake marriage won't have any effect on their lives after this, right? But when the lines of their relationship begin to blur, the two must reevaluate what they want.

White Lace and Promises: Marrying Glenn Lambert was either the smartest thing Maggie Kingsbury has ever done or the craziest mistake of her life. It’s been a long time since they were children and best of friends. They went their separate way in adulthood, until a chance encounter at a wedding inspires a spontaneous leap of faith. As past disappointments and unhealed emotions start to wreak havoc on their lives, Glenn and Maggie need to decide whether they will remain strangers - or whether they belong together after all.

Genres: Fiction

432 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 25, 2024

About the author

Debbie 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.

Reviews

[Karen Brauneis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Secret to Happiness

Tying the Knot - Marriage. The subject is the same, but went at it from entirely different angles. In both cases one thing became very clear, the secret to happiness, simple in retrospect, yet so many struggle with it. The key is communication. We can’t read each other’s minds (thank goodness), yet we expect them to know what we are thinking and feeling. As ridiculous and unrealistic as this is, how many fall into this trap. Listen, communicate, that’s the secret to happiness.

[Cheryl Rowland · Rating 4 out of 5]

These two stories were originally written in an earlier period of Debbie Macomber's writing career. It her later books, she wasn't as explicit in the romantic scenes. I liked them but I could tell a difference.

[Babs Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are two stories in this book, it's a shame you can't rate each one individually. The first story is a 2024 story which was excellent I would have given it a five. The second story is an older one from the 90s and it was horrible I would have given it 2

[Ashley Benning · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good books. I liked the first one better than the second. But both are cute easy reads.

[Kristy Peacock · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just barely made it out of the DNF mode. The second story was a bit better than the first. A bit cringy.

[Frankie · Rating 4 out of 5]

love stories

Fast and easy reads. Sure to delight anyone who likes love stories with expected endings. The author does not disappoint.

[Becky Tatar · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unsatisfying stories from the 80s by Macomber. Premises shallow. Characters not very good. I remember reading her books in the 80s and 90s that were better than these two.

[Donna Covell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Happy upbeat stories with a happy ending.

[Dorry Lou · Rating 4 out of 5]

2 good stories about finding mates in unexpected places.

[ANGIE RING · Rating 4 out of 5]

LOVED IT!!!

[Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

crazy book

First of all who ever heard of such things and goodness they acted like kids. What a waste of teading time.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two good stories about getting married first, then falling in love, and all the problems that come along the way.