Bøger af Debbie Macomber

Curl up and get cozy with two classic romance stories about finding love and making it workBride on the Loose Jason Manning is content with his life as a carefree bachelor, until a precocious girl decides to play matchmaker and introduces him to her mother. To Jason's relief, Charlotte Weston is as uninterested in a relationship as he is. Charlotte likes Jason, but there's no way she's putting her broken heart on the line again. As their feelings start to deepen, can Jason convince the stubborn Charlotte that they're better together? My HeroWould-be romance writer Bailey York has already failed twice at love. She thinks men are wonderful to read and write about, but that's it. Which is probably why she has such difficulty creating a hero for her novel. What she needs is a real-life example, and she finds one in Parker Davidson. He's everything a hero should be: attractive, determined, capable of tenderness and a man of substance. Parker is perfect as Bailey's inspiration-but he wants to be the hero in her life, not just in her book! "Romantic, warm, and a breeze to read." -Kirkus Reviews on Cottage by the Sea

This season, discover the magic of two classic heartwarming stories and the message of love and giving at Christmas!Christmas LettersKatherine O'Connor spends her days at a cozy café writing Christmas letters for other people. She's good at making their everyday lives sound more interesting. But for renowned child psychologist Dr. Wynn Jeffries, who also frequents the café, Christmas means deception. Katherine argues with Wynn about his theories while he argues that her letters are nothing but lies. They disagree about practically everything?but as the days move closer to Christmas, Katherine and Wynn may find that love means accepting your differences while discovering what you share.Call Me Mrs. MiracleFor Jake Finley, owner of Finley's Department Store in New York City, Christmas means only one thing to him: profit. The holiday was destroyed for him by a tragedy years before. But now he needs a Christmas miracle to keep the business afloat. Holly Larson needs a miracle, too. Her nephew's father won't be home for Christmas, but at least she can get him the one gift he desperately wants. If she can figure out how to pay for it... Fortunately, it's Mrs. Miracle to the rescue. Next to making children happy, she likes nothing better than helping others?and that includes a bit of matchmaking!

Curl up with three heartwarming stories and let the spark of romance brighten the holiday seasonTHE FORGETFUL BRIDECaitlin Marshall is stuck spending the holidays with Joe Rockwell. Her childhood friend is still a terrible tease, claiming that he and Cait are married. Oh, sure, they had a pretend ceremony when she was eight?but now it would seem that Joe wants to make their relationship into something real.SUGAR AND SPICELibrarian Jayne Gilbert needs a man she can bring to her high school reunion. So, naturally, Jayne turns to a book: How to Pick Up a Man. And it works, even if she attracts the attention of good-looking Riley Chambers only because she's carrying that book, not because she followed its advice!FRIENDS?AND THEN SOMELily Morrissey decides it's time to find a husband, preferably one who can look after her. It's a strictly practical decision, so she enlists the help of her best friend, Jake Carson, in the Great Husband Search. But then Lily's feelings for Jake start to change... Could they become more than friends?

A country Christmas might be the best Christmas of all...Return to PromiseRancher Cal Patterson and his wife, Jane?known as Dr. Texas?have recently separated, with Jane going back to her childhood home in California with their children. Now Cal, alone on his ranch, is forced to confront what he really wants in his life, what he needs. Jane is confronting the same questions. How seriously does Cal take his marriage vows? And how important is Promise, Texas, to Jane? Is there hope for a reconciliation?in time for Christmas?Buffalo ValleyThe town of Buffalo Valley, North Dakota?a community in farm country?is undergoing a revival. Vaughn Kyle, who's just out of the army, is looking for a place to live, a life to live. While he's waiting for his ambitious fiancée to make up her mind, he visits Buffalo Valley one snowy day and meets a young woman named Carrie Hendrickson. As they grow close, Vaughn has to question his feelings for the woman he thought he loved. He knows then that he wants to stay in Buffalo Valley, where life is about family and friends?not money and social standing. And not just at Christmas, but every day of the year...

Twenty WishesAt thirty-eight, Anne Marie Roche is childless, a recent widow, alone. She owns a successful bookstore on Seattle's Blossom Street, but despite her accomplishments, she struggles to find happiness. With several of her friends, she makes a list of twenty wishes: things she always wanted to do but never did. When Anne Marie volunteers at a local school, a little girl named Ellen enters her life. It's a relationship that becomes far more involving?and far more important?than Anne Marie had ever imagined. As Ellen helps Anne Marie complete her list, they both learn that wishes can come true...but not necessarily in the way you expect!The Twenty-First WishAnne Marie and Ellen both wanted to learn to knit. Like many of their wishes, they made this come true, and now they knit practically every day. But Ellen has quietly added a twenty-first wish to her list: that Anne Marie will fall in love with Tim, Ellen's birth father, who has recently entered their lives...

Welcome to Promise, a small town in the heart of Texas where the neighbors are friendly and you might just find love.Lonesome CowboyEveryone in Promise thinks Savannah Weston is content to stay on the quiet family ranch with her overbearing brother, Grady. Life on the ranch is busy but lonely, yet Savannah has her passions?particularly for the vintage roses she loves to grow. Then she meets a disenchanted cowboy named Laredo Smith. He's a stranger to town, and doesn't plan on staying long, but he may just change Savannah's life...for the better.Texas Two-StepEllie Frasier has to take over running the feed store in town after her father's death. Still in mourning, she relies on her friends for comfort. She was always close with her childhood buddy Glen Patterson, but they never shared ?those? feelings for each other. However, the folks around town know a good match when they see one, and Ellie and Glen suddenly find themselves being pushed together more and more often. And now her long-standing friendship feels like it's turning into something else...

A very special wedding gown leads two women to find their perfect match in these two classic stories from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie MacomberThe dress was made many years ago, and it came with a promise:The First Man You Meet...Shelly Hansen was horrified when her great-aunt's wedding dress arrived?because, according to family legend, she was destined to marry the next man she met. So when she tripped on an escalator and fell into Mark Brady's arms, she told him?and herself?that she wasn't interested in marriage. But then she started seeing him everywhere... Coincidence?The Man You'll MarryAfter her own wedding, Shelly sends her best friend, Jill Morrison, the dress?which is delivered to Jill's hotel in Hawaii. But at least the man Jill sat beside on the plane?gorgeous grouch Jordan Wilcox?can't be the man in question, can he? She met him before she got the dress!

Christmas news! Read all about it in these two classic stories from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Christmas is a time for…fruitcake. Rookie reporter Emma Collins hates fruitcake; for that matter, she hates Christmas, too. When three Washington State women are finalists in a national fruitcake contest, the story is assigned to her. That's bad enough. It gets worse when she has to fly in a small plane (scary!) with a smart-aleck pilot named Oliver Hamilton (sexy!) and his scruffy dog (cute!). In the end she meets three wise women, falls in love and learns There's Something About Christmas. This is also a time for families, for togetherness, for memories. On Christmas Eve, Maryanne and Nolan Adams tell their kids the story they most want to hear-how Mom and Dad met and fell in love. It all started when they were reporters on rival Seattle papers…and next thing you know, Here Comes Trouble! Previously published.

What would make your Christmas perfect?For Cassie Beaumont, it's meeting her perfect match. Cassie, at thirty-three, wants a husband and kids, and so far nothing's worked. Not blind dates, not the internet and certainly not leaving love to chance.What other options are there? Well...she could hire a professional matchmaker. Simon Dodson has quite a reputation, but he's very choosy about the clients he takes on?and very expensive. Cassie considers him a difficult, acerbic know-it-all, and she's astonished when he accepts her as a client.Claiming he has her perfect mate in mind, Simon assigns her three tasks to complete before she meets this paragon. Three tasks that are all about Christmas: being a charity bell-ringer, dressing up as Santa's elf at a mall and preparing a traditional turkey dinner for her neighbors (most of whom she happens to dislike). Despite a number of comical mishaps, Cassie does it all?and then she's finally ready to meet her match.But just like the perfect Christmas gift, he turns out to be a wonderful surprise!

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The much-anticipated conclusion to Debbie Macomber's beloved Rose Harbor series, set in the picturesque town of Cedar Cove, Sweet Tomorrows is a vibrant and poignant novel of letting go of fear, following your heart, and embracing the future-come what may. Nine months ago, Mark Taylor abruptly left Cedar Cove on a perilous mission to right a wrong from his past. Though Mark finally confessed his love for her, innkeeper Jo Marie Rose is unsure if he's ever coming back. The Rose Harbor Inn barely seems the same without Mark, but Jo Marie can't bear to lose herself in grief once more. Determined to move forward, she begins dating again, and finds companionship when she takes on a boarder who is starting a new chapter herself. Recovering from a twice-broken heart, Emily Gaffney, a young teacher, is staying at the inn while she looks for a home of her own. Having given up on marriage, Emily dreams of adopting children someday. She has her eye on one house in particular-with room for kids. Although Emily's inquiries about the house are rudely rebuffed, her rocky start with the owner eventually blossoms into a friendship. But when the relationship verges on something more, Emily will have to rethink what she truly wants and the chances she's willing to take. The inn seems to be working its magic again-Emily opening herself up to love, Jo Marie moving on-until Jo Marie receives shocking news. With Debbie Macomber's trademark charm and wisdom, Sweet Tomorrows brings to a close the journeys of cherished characters who feel like old friends. Macomber has created an enchanting place in the Rose Harbor Inn that readers will never forget.Praise for Sweet Tomorrows"Macomber fans will leave the Rose Harbor Inn with warm memories of healing, hope, and enduring love."-Kirkus Reviews "Overflowing with the poignancy, sweetness, conflicts and romance for which Debbie Macomber is famous, Sweet Tomorrows captivates."-Book Reporter "Macomber manages to infuse her trademark humor in a more somber story that focuses on love, loss and faith. . . . This one will appeal to those looking for more mature heroines and a good, clean romance."-RT Book Reviews "With Sweet Tomorrows, we get another dose of women's fiction perfection. . . . In the nooks and crannies of small-town life, we'll find significance, beauty, and love."-Heroes and Heartbreakers

Christmas Letters is "a fine companion to a glass of eggnog." -Publishers Weekly Katherine O'Connor (known as K.O.) adores her five-year-old twin nieces-and objects to her sister's plans to dispense with Christmas. Zelda is following the theories of child psychologist Wynn Jeffries, author of The Free Child (and, as it happens, K.O.'s neighbor). K.O. is particularly horrified by his edict to "bury Santa under the sleigh," and she's out to prove that Wynn and his ideas are full of...snow. He's not going to ruin her nieces' Christmas! Too bad the guy's so darned attractive... Rainy Day Kisses is a delightful romantic comedy at Christmas-or any other time of the year! Seventeen years ago, Susannah Simmons was a career girl who knew nothing about babies. But after babysitting her niece, Michelle, Susannah discovered that one determined-and screaming-infant can make the corporate world look like child's play! Thank goodness for Nate Townsend, her charming neighbor at the time. Now he's her charming husband, and Susannah is a mother as well as an aunt. And every Christmas Eve, Michelle tells her cousins how their mom met their dad...

Mrs. Miracle on 34th Street This Christmas, Emily Merkle (just call her Mrs. Miracle) is working in the toy department of Finley's, the last family-owned department store in New York City. And her boss is none other than Jake Finley, the owner's son. For Jake, holiday memories of brightly wrapped gifts, decorated trees and family gatherings were destroyed in a Christmas Eve tragedy years before. Now Christmas means only one thing to him-and to his father. Profit. Because they need a Christmas miracle to keep the business afloat. Holly Larson needs a miracle, too. She wants to give her eight-year-old nephew, Gabe, the holiday he deserves. Holly's widowed brother is in the army and won't be home for Christmas, but at least she can get Gabe that toy robot from Finley's, the one gift he desperately wants. If she can figure out how to pay for it... Fortunately, it's Mrs. Miracle to the rescue. Next to making children happy, she likes nothing better than helping others-and that includes a bit of matchmaking! This Christmas will be different. For all of them.

"An unbreakable bond is formed among the knitters in this poignant story of real women with real problems becoming real friends." -Booklist A place of welcome and warmth, of friends old and new. Watch three women discover how knitting can change their lives in this beloved Blossom Street novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.Lydia Hoffman owns a knitting shop on Seattle's Blossom Street. In the year since it opened, A Good Yarn has thrived-and so has Lydia. A lot of that is due to Brad Goetz. But when Brad's ex-wife reappears, Lydia is suddenly afraid to trust her newfound happiness.Three women join Lydia's newest class. Elise Beaumont, retired and bitterly divorced, learns that her onetime husband is reentering her life. Bethanne Hamlin is facing the fallout from a much more recent divorce. And Courtney Pulanski is a depressed teenager, whose grandmother's idea of helping her is to drag her to seniors' swim sessions-and to the knitting class at A Good Yarn.The shop is a place of welcome and warmth, of friends old and new. Watch three women discover how knitting can change their lives.Previously published.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber comes the first book in a series set in the beloved Pacific Northwest town of Cedar Cove.Jo Marie Rose first arrives in Cedar Cove seeking a fresh start. A young widow coping with the death of her husband, she purchases a local bed-and-breakfast-the newly christened Rose Harbor Inn-ready to begin her life anew. Her first guest is Joshua Weaver, who has come home to care for his ailing stepfather. The two have never seen eye to eye, and Joshua has little hope that they can reconcile their differences. Jo Marie's other guest is Abby Kincaid, who has returned to Cedar Cove to attend her brother's wedding. Back for the first time in twenty years, she almost wishes she hadn't come, the picturesque town harboring painful memories. And as Abby and Joshua try to heal from their pasts, and Jo Marie dreams of the possibilities before her, they all realize that life moves in only one direction-forward.Praise for Debbie Macomber and The Inn at Rose Harbor"No one tugs at readers' heartstrings quite as effectively as [Debbie] Macomber."-Chicago Tribune "Debbie Macomber is the reigning queen of women's fiction."-The Sacramento Bee "Charming . . . warm and serene . . . a wonderful novel."-Bookreporter

Der er en ny butik på Blossom Street i Seattle - en blomsterbutik kaldet Susannah's Have, lige ved siden af A Good Yarn. Susannah Nelson, som ejer butikken, har netop ansat en assistent ved navn Colette Blake, en ung enke, der tydeligvis gemmer på en hemmelighed – eller to! Da Susannah og Colette begge melder sig til Lydia Goetz' nye strikkekursus, går det op for dem, at Lydia og hendes søster, Margaret, har deres egne bekymringer. Margarets datter, Julia, har været ude for et voldsomt overfald, og hele familien er kastet ud i et følelsesmæssigt kaos. Så er der Alix Townsend, som skal giftes om ganske kort tid. Hun er dog ikke længere sikker på, at hun kan gennemføre det. En reception i country club’en med hundredvis af gæster, hun aldrig har mødt - det er bare ikke Alix. Men, som alle andre på Lydias strikkekursus, så er hun overbevist om, at der er en løsning på ethvert problem ... og at en anden kvinde vil kunne hjælpe dig med at finde den!

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this joyous and whimsical holiday novel, Debbie Macomber rings in the season with the return of Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy, delivering laughs, love, and a charming dose of angelic intervention. Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy know that an angel's work is never done, especially during a time as wondrous as New Year's Eve. With an apprentice angel, Will, under their wings, they descend upon Times Square in New York City eager to join in the festivities. And when Will spies two lonely strangers in the crowd, he decides midnight is the perfect time to lend a heavenly helping hand. Lucie Farrara and Aren Fairchild meet after bumping into each other-seemingly by accident-in Times Square on New Year's Eve. They immediately hit it off and find they have a lot in common: Lucie is a burgeoning chef and Aren is a respected food critic. But just as quickly as they're brought together, another twist of fate tears them apart, leaving Lucie and Aren with no way to reconnect. A year later, Lucie is the chef of an acclaimed new restaurant and Aren is a successful columnist for a major New York newspaper. For all the time that's passed, the two have not forgotten their one serendipitous evening-and neither have Shirley, Goodness, Mercy, and Will. To reunite the young couple, the angels cook up a brilliant plan: mix true love, a second chance, and a generous sprinkle of mischief to create an unforgettable Christmas miracle.Praise for Angels at the Table "This delightful mix of romance, humor, hope and happenstance is the perfect recipe for holiday cheer."-Examiner "Rings in Christmas in tried-and-true Macomber style, with romance and a touch of heavenly magic."-Kirkus Reviews "The angels' antics are a hugely hilarious and entertaining bonus to a warm love story."-Bookreporter "[A] sweetly charming holiday romance."-Library Journal

New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber has teamed up with Universal Yarn to create the Blossom Street Collection -- a line of yarns made from the best fibers. Blossom Street Collection, Book 1 (Leisure Arts #5268) has 9 exclusive knit and crochet patterns by a variety of popular designers. These designs for the family were created with Gerbera Solid and Gerbera Print yarns from Debbie's collection. All of Debbie's proceeds from sales of the yarn and her Blossom Street Collection pattern books will go to help children all over the world. 9 Projects: Garter Chevron Shawl, Blossom Street Tote, Peacock Feathers Pullover, Market Tote, Fair Isle Bands Cap, Granny on the Loose Shawl, Lace & Cables Vest, Saturday Afternoon Sweater, and Brioche Neck Gaiter.

It's been nearly six years since Julia Jones had her heart broken. After her husband became involved with another woman, she did everything she could to save their marriage, to no avail. Their two daughters continue to stand by Julia in the wake of their father's behavior--and they've had a tough time getting along with the "other woman" who became their stepmother. Distraught after selling the family home, Julia moves into a condominium complex that offers the warmth and charm of a fresh start. Now, having settled into her new community and sold her successful interior design business, she's embraced a fulfilling new life, one that doesn't seem to need a man in it. Her beloved father's trusty saying is ringing truer than ever: It's better this way. But when Julia meets a handsome new resident in the building's exercise room, she can't help but be drawn to him. Heath Johnson is a welcome change from the men she's encountered on the occasional--mostly disastrous--dates her sister has eagerly planned for her over the years. As she and Heath, a divorcâe himself, begin to grow close, their friendship blossoms into an unexpected love. However, they soon realize that combining families proves to be a challenge, even though their four children are adults. When a dramatic revelation threatens the happiness they've found, Julia and Heath must reconcile their love for their children with their love for each other. If they can't, their bright future together may be nothing but a dream.

'Tis the season for cozy stories of falling in loveHere Comes Trouble by Debbie MacomberAfter 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.

Da Susannah Nelson fyldte atten, vinkede hun farvel til sin kæreste, Jake – og så ham aldrig igen. Hun så heller aldrig sin bror igen. Doug døde i en bilulykke samme år. Nu, som 50-årig, fortryder hun alt det, hun ikke gjorde. Som mor, lærer og gift gennem mange år burde hun være lykkelig. Men hun føler, at der mangler noget i hendes liv, selvom hun ikke ved præcis hvad. Og så skal hun også håndtere både en aldrende, krævende mor og en temperamentsfuld tyveårig datter. Hendes mor, Vivan, som for nylig er blevet enke, har svært ved at klare sig og leve alene, så Susannah tager hjem til Colville, Washington. Men da hun vender tilbage til sine forældres hus, sine pigevenner fra dengang samt den have, hun altid har elsket, vender hun også tilbage til fortiden - og de valg, hun traf dengang. Hvad hun opdager er, at tingene ikke er, som de engang så ud. Nogle stier er blindgyder. Men nogle haver forbliver smukke ...