Midnight Sons, Volume 3: The Last Two Bachelors: Falling for Him/Ending in Marriage

by Debbie Macomber

One of Debbie's most beloved series, featuring the O'Halloran brothers, concludes this July with a special 2-in-1 collector's edition of the final two books. "The Last Two Bachelors" features Falling For Him and Ending In Marriage.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Fiction, Contemporary, Chick Lit, Anthologies

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published July 1, 2000

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

[Freda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this series. I loved how the author referenced each character from the first book all the way through the third volume. It was nice to see how their lives changed with each story.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars
The final set of books in the Midnight Sons Series.

Falling For Him
After the build up from the first book, Christian and Mariah finally get their story told.
A cute story and a good ending for the two of them. Lots of continuation of the Hard Luck story in this one, too...Sawyer and Abby are a constant in this one. Matt and Karen have scenes, too. It is fun to "visit" with the characters from former books.

Ending in Marriage
Another story begun long ago...Duke and Tracy's story.
This books picks up right where Falling For Him ends. Duke and Tracy have been fighting since the moment they met. Of course, it wasn't because they didn't like each other.
I was really looking forward to this story. I liked Duke and the idea of them arguing all the time. It was a good set-up. The story was a slight bit disappointing. There was a lot of focus on Ben and the Hard Luck Cafe that detracted from Duke and Tracy. It seems that Ben's story was added for "filler" to make the book longer, but it didn't really make a good enough story--it was ended abruptly and I didn't care for that.

I liked this book and the entire series. I plan to pick up Born in a Small Town Harlequin Superromance No. 936 to follow-up with Hard Luck. It is Scott's story--all grown-up.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book for a rainy day where you want to relax with an easy romance. While there was never any doubt about the outcome of the two books in this volume, I loved them anyway. The stories are of the two most difficult bachelors in Hard Luck, Alaska with a third thrown in for good measure. After reading about the painfully obvious attraction between Christian and Mariah through the other 4 stories, (where her reaction was unbelievable clumsiness and ineptitude whenever Christian was around, and his annoyance was clearly an excuse to mask how he felt) it was great to finally see them come together. I also liked the story of Tracy and Duke. Both characters softened in a nice way. Neither became weak. They just rounded each other out.

[Judie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the third book in the series. All of the stories were fun, quick little reads. I enjoyed the Alaska background, as well as the references to the Pacific Northwest. The stories had a lot of similarities, but were still entertaining romances. There are days when only a happy ending will do.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easy read, romance with kissing only, always a happy ending, not a very complex plot. Each story sounds similar to the one before. Not her best work.

[Ayny · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the last of the series first I see. It was a predictable, yet nice story without any sex.
I was hoping for more descriptions of Alaska.

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Debbie Macomber and loved this book

[Jan Mcleod · Rating 3 out of 5]

This novel has 3 stories.
The first one is about Christian and Mariah. She has constantly irritated Christian and he says she is a terrible secretary. He wants her gone, but he can't stop thinking about her.
The second story, my favorite, is about the opinionated, male chauvinist pilot named Duke and a very successful Seattle attorney named Tracey. At first I wanted to strangle Duke the way he treated her, but a disasterous plane crash changed his thinking. They still have a lot of differences, though.
The third story deals with Scott and Chrissie who are now adults. They have been in love most of their lives, but Scott has broken her heart twice and she isn't sure she can ever trust him again.

[Lis Sigona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Midnight Sons and Daughters: Novella of two of the younger characters from Hard Luck, Alaska. Just a smattering teasing little bit of their struggles and loves. It would have been nice to have completed the story in full, but I guess it was time to close it. This was a delightful series all total. 12/24/22 - 12/25/22

[Dixie-Lee Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book... but was anticipating more with Duke & Tracy's engagement, just mentioning their Seattle wedding & ending with the planning.
Couldn't put the book down... once I started reading it - had trouble putting it down.

[Heather Bridson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Last story in Hard Luck Alaska. I loved it! I still love Debbie Macomber's writing style, and her characters. Just a couple sweet stories in this one. Showing people can overcome issues and find true love. Great book!

[Rebeka · Rating 4 out of 5]

great story

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Midnight Sons series. Alaska sounds beautiful, although I would not want to live there. Too Cold :)

[JoAnn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not great writing but I enjoy the series. They are cute and sweet!

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

#3 Midnight Sons Series

[Nana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Previous to Goodreads I kept a book log. I am updating ratings based on my log. My rating system is 1 - 10. I gave this book a 7.0.

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Second time around this series was just ok. If I could slap Christian I would.

[Danielle Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read