A Christmas Duet, Debbie Macomber
A Christmas Duet, Debbie Macomber
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A Christmas Duet

Bestseller

Author: Debbie Macomber

Narrator: Andi Arndt

Unabridged: 5 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/15/2024


Synopsis

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A solo holiday trip inspires one woman to rediscover her passion—and remember that, sometimes, duets are more fun—in this romantic Christmas novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.

“A perfectly delicious Christmas bonbon of a novel.”—Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Santa Suit and Bright Lights, Big Christmas

Hailey Morgan’s life has always revolved around music. She once had big dreams of becoming a professional songwriter, but the reality of life has led her to working as an assistant high school band teacher in Portland. As the holidays approach, Hailey dreads the annual tradition of spending Christmas with her family and dodging her mother’s meddling questions about her love life.

When Hailey’s close friend offers her the use of her family’s empty cabin for a rejuvenating solo holiday retreat, Hailey finally decides to do something to make herself happy. However, her arrival in the small town of Podunk, Oregon, is anything but peaceful when she discovers the cabin has been invaded by several wild animals. Luckily, Jay, the son of the town’s main store proprietor—and an incredibly handsome and charming former musician to boot—is more than willing to help.

Soon Hailey and Jay are nearly inseparable, chopping down and decorating a Christmas tree, sipping hot cocoa in front of a cozy fire, and best of all, playing music together. Jay’s positive feedback and encouragement inspire Hailey to believe she might succeed as a songwriter after all. But even in her snow-dusted oasis, family holiday drama still finds Hailey, interrupting and threatening her newfound peace and confidence. Meanwhile revelations from Jay present complications of their own. Suddenly her Christmas paradise has become a winter storm and Hailey must weather through the challenges to stand up for herself and embrace the holiday spirit.

About Debbie Macomber

How many people follow the dream they had as a child growing up? American Women's Fiction and Romance novelist, Debbie Macomber did just that. She realized that it was her dream to become a writer from the time she was in fourth grade. She did not act upon that dream (for fear of rejection) until she was 30 years old, and the mother of four children. She submitted many manuscripts, but all were rejected. She attended a romance writers conference, where one of her manuscripts, Heartsong, was selected to be critiqued by an editor from Harlequin Enterprises, Inc. Of course, that editor ripped her work to shreds with his criticism, and recommended she throw it away! Instead, she gathered the $10 fee and submitted the same manuscript to Harlequin's competitor, Silhouette Books. They published the manuscript, and Macomber's illustrious writing career began in earnest.

Debbie Macomber overcame her dyslexia to become one of the most prolific authors of romance novels. She sat in her kitchen, with four children, tapping out her work on an ordinary typewriter. At her peak writing, she was releasing two or three titles per year, with her first hardcover novel being released in 2001.

Most women today are very familiar with Macomber's current works, especially those that have been made into Hallmark Channel movies and series. The Christmas movies.......Debbie Macomber's Mrs. Miracle, Call Me Mrs. Miracle, and Trading Christmas.....have become iconic Christmas features. The Cedar Cove series was also a hit with not only Debbie Macomber fans, but Hallmark fans in general.

Macomber and her husband raised their four children, and now have grandchildren. They still live in Port Orchard, Washington, but now winter in Florida.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Chris on August 25, 2024

I usually get excited when I can read and review this author. Her stories are consistently heartwarming and beautifully true to life. This one is no exception. Macomber does not shy away from the tough parts of being a family. Hailey’s mother is obsessive when it comes to her daughter’s love life and......more

Goodreads review by Caitlin on November 12, 2024

There were moments of this I enjoyed, but I did feel like the writing was pretty stiff and I didn't really feel anything in the story. That's a lie. I desperately wanted to yeet the mom off a cliff. That's a feeling.......more

Goodreads review by Judy on October 14, 2024

A new romance from Debbie Macomber. A Christmas romance just in time for the holiday season - perfect timing! I picked this one up immediately. Description: Hailey Morgan’s life has always revolved around music. She once had big dreams of composing her own songs, but the reality of life has led her to......more

Goodreads review by Mary Jackson on October 21, 2024

This was such a sweet story. I love a happy ending, but two happy endings are better. Macomber brings the music this holiday season. This was a fast, easy feel-good read. The romance was sweet and developed so fast.......more

Goodreads review by Kathleen on November 05, 2024

Escape? Yes. Up to Macomber standards? No.......more


Quotes

“Debbie Macomber has delivered a perfectly delicious Christmas bonbon of a novel, all tied up in a perfect ribbon that will tug at your heartstrings.”—Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Santa Suit and Bright Lights, Big Christmas

“Set against the charming backdrop of small-town Podunk, Oregon, Hailey’s story of finding herself amidst family drama and unexpected love will warm your heart and inspire you to embrace the holiday spirit.”—Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author of The Twelve Dogs of Christmas