Bøger af Debbie Macomber

Lad fortiden blomstre Græske Nick Andreas er født til succes. Hårdtarbejdende og en ægte businesstycoon. Alt handler om forretning og penge, og han kunne ikke drømme om så meget som at overveje giftermål – og endnu mindre at indtræde i faderrollen. Maggie er cool og den type kvinde, der gør alt for at vise, hun kan klare sig selv. Hun har i hvert fald ikke tænkt sig at sidde og vente på, at Nick atter skal dukke op i hendes liv – især ikke eftersom han har været hende utro! Men nu er hun gravid og det ændrer selvfølgelig lidt på sagen. Spørgsmålet er nu om det vil lykkes dem at hele fortidens sår og nærme sig hinanden igen?Forelsket igen Nell Bishop er enke og mor til to, har gjort Twin Canyons til et gæstgiveri. En af hendes første gæster er Travis Grant, en berømthed af en slags, en wannabe-cowboy, en fremmed – kendt for sine bøger om det vilde vesten. Nells børn er vilde med ham, og Nell … ja – hun kunne nu også godt selv falde for ham. Men det er for tidligt at begynde at tænke på mænd, kærlighed og giftermål igen. Alt for tidligt! Og dertil kommer, at Travis synes at have besluttet at sætte byen på den anden ende – ved at afsløre fortidens mysterier!

Projekt baby Da Darius Andreas og Whitney Ross bliver udpeget som værger for Gino, regner ingen af dem med, at de vil blive så voldsomt tiltrukket af hinanden. Men de er begge sikre på, at de kan håndtere situationen. Men at opfostre et barn skal vise sig ligeså overraskende, som det er at forelske sig …Lægen på landet De kalder hende ‘Dr. Texas’. Hun er Jane Dickinson fra California, en nyuddannet læge, som netop er ankommet til Promise for at arbejde på byens klinik. Meningen er, at hun blot vil blive et par år for at få erfaring, derefter er planen at vende hjem igen. De kalder ham ’vrissenpind’. Cal Patterson blev svigtet ved alteret af sin smarte storbykæreste – og han er bestemt ikke kommet sig over det endnu. Og desværre er det sådan, at Jane minder ham om hans eks. – og det i mere end én forstand …

Perfekt til tronen Nikolai de Montez er international advokat og har lige opdaget, han er den hemmelige arving til tronen af Alp de Montez. Men for at kunne overtage tronen, må han gifte sig med Rose! Rose McCray er en helt almindelig dyrlæge fra landet, men med hendes royale blodlinje falder Nicks valg på hende, da han skal vælge sin brud – og Rose ved, det er hendes pligt at acceptere giftermålet. Bryllupsceremonien er fantastisk og overdådig, men da alle formaliteterne er overstået, er det tid for prinsen og prinsessen af Alp de Montez at lære hinanden rigtigt at kende – som mand og kone!Det svære valg Ellie Frasier har brug for sine venner. Hun sørger stadig over sin afdøde far, samtidig med, hun har travlt med at lære sig at køre sin fars butik i Promise. Hun ved, hun kan regne med folkene i den lille by. De vil trøste og støtte hende, som gode venner jo gør. Men hvorfor er det pludselig som om hendes lange venskab med rancheren Glen Patterson er ved at forandre sig. Han opfører sig helt underligt … Kan det være kærlighed?

Flirt i vildmarken Jayne Cutter burde næppe se de flirtende smil fra en skøn, mindst ti år yngre fyr, som andet end et kompliment, men der er noget ved Alex MacKay, der pirrer hendes nysgerrighed og får hende til at sænke de professionelle parader! Alex, derimod, er opslugt af at skabe en succesfuld forretning og finde sandheden om sin fortid – han har ikke tid til kærlighed, forhold og andet pjat. Men han må erkende at Jayne er flot – og overraskende distraherende. En rejse gennem Australiens rå vildmark bliver en udfordring for dem begge – og det i mere end én forstand!Et kys for livet Blandt indbyggerne i den lille by Promise har Savannah Weston fået ry for at være kedelig og gammeldags. En pebermø, der ufortrødent lever sit stille liv sammen med broderen Grady på deres afdøde forældres gamle farm. Men Savannah har masser af lidenskaber – for de gamle roser, hun elsker at dyrke, for de børn, hun håber at få en dag. Og nu også for en mand ved navn Laredo Smith. Han er en fremmed i byen og der er noget mystisk ved ham … men måske er det netop ham, der kan ændre Savannahs triste liv …

Katherine O'Connor forguder sine fem-årige tvillingeniecer. Men Katherines søster følger børnepsykologen og forfatteren Wynn Jeffries teorier nøje, og han opfordrer til at julen droppes helt og holdent. Wynn er tilfældigvis Katherines nabo og forbandet attraktiv. Men han skal ikke ødelægge niecernes jul. Det skal hun nok sørge for.

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.Fallen Angel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber Amy Johnson is firmly anchored in Seattle, working as an executive for her father's oil company. It's always been assumed she'll eventually take over, even if her heart isn't in it. When Amy meets Josh Powell, a self-described drifter who's rejected his money and power, she begins to question what she really wants. Maybe it's time to craft a new future-together.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!The Soldier's Secret Child by New York Times bestselling author Lee Tobin McClain Former soldier Vito D'Angelo has come home with a foster son-and a secret that could devastate his comrade's lovely widow. Lacey McPherson is Vito's childhood friend and the last person he wants to hurt. When Lacey invites Vito and his son to stay on her property, it awakens a longing for family she thought she'd never have… Could the onetime boy next door prove to be just the man she needs?

Livet i Cedar Point har ikke været det samme siden en mand døde på det lille pensionat Thyme and Tide. Efter politiets efterforskning kom det frem, at manden hed Max Russell, og at han havde kendt Bob Beldon, Thyme and Tides ejer, siden de var i Vietnam sammen. Hvorfor han kom til Cedar Cove og hvem der myrdede ham er derimod stadig et mysterium. Men det er ikke det eneste, der sker i Cedar Cove. Jon Bowman og Maryellen Sherman skal giftes, og Maryellens mor, Grace, har sin andel af mandlige beundrere. Det vanskelige spørgsmål er, hvem hun skal vælge. Olivia er desuden vendt tilbage fra sin bryllupsrejse, og hendes mor Charlotte finder tilsyneladende sin udkårne i sit livs efterår. Men det ser hendes datter ikke nødvendigvis positivt på …

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • When a woman alone in the world bravely chooses to open her heart, two lost souls have a new chance at belonging, in this intimate novel from Debbie Macomber.A new beginning in charming Oceanside, Washington, is exactly what Hope Godwin needs after the death of her twin brother. There are plenty of distractions, like her cozy cottage with the slightly nosy landlords next door, and a brewing drama among her students at the local high school.Even having settled quickly into the community, Hope still feels something is still missing. That is, until her landlords convince her to volunteer at their animal shelter. There she meets Shadow, a rescue dog that everyone has given up on. But true to her name, Hope believes he’s worth saving.Like Shadow, shelter volunteer Cade Lincoln Jr. is suffering with injuries most can’t see. A wounded ex-marine, Cade identifies with Shadow, assuming they are both beyond help. Hope senses that what they each need is someone to believe in them, and she has a lot of love to give. As she gains Shadow’s trust, Hope notices Cade begins to open up as well. Finding the courage to be vulnerable again, Cade and Hope take steps toward a relationship, and Hope finally begins to feel at peace in her new home.But Hope’s happiness is put to the test when Cade’s past conflicts resurface, and Hope becomes embroiled in the escalating situation at the high school. Love and compassion are supposed to heal all wounds, but are they enough to help Hope and Cade overcome the pain of their past and the obstacles in the way of a better future?

Headlined by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, this romantic collection of four second chance love stories is the perfect comfort read!Old flames reignite and new passions burn when lovers follow their hearts back to the place they once called home… “WHALE ISLAND” by Cathy LambFamily secrets and imposing friends are making Chalese feel like an outsider in her very own home on beautiful Whale Island.  But it’s only when a shocking revelation makes her feel truly lost that she opens her heart to the possibilities the past offers—including a chance at love with the last man she expected… “QUEEN OF HEARTS” by Judy DuarteHer high school reunion is coming up, and advice columnist Jenn Kramer couldn’t be dreading it more—until she lays eyes on Marcos. Jenn hardly noticed him when they were kids, but now he’s all grown up… and how deliciously he’s changed . . .“THE HONEYMOON HOUSE” by Mary CarterIt doesn’t get more romantic than Andy Beck’s cottage on Martha’s Vineyard.  But love is the last thing on his mind—he just wants to get the cottage ready for his best friend’s honeymoon. At least that’s the plan, until he finds the gorgeous Maid of Honor ransacking his house—in the most irresistible way… “THE MARRYING KIND” by Debbie MacomberHigh school sweethearts Katie and Jason haven’t seen each other in ten years—and now she’s walked back into his life.  With one look, the love they shared comes flooding back—only now the odds seem stacked against them.  But when something’s meant to be, all bets are off…

Beth Morehouse glæder sig til den kommende jul ligesom alle andre i Cedar Cove, og hun regner med, den bliver den bedste nogensinde. Hun har succes med sin lille granplantage, og hun har netop indledt et forhold til Ted, den lokale dyrlæge. Men… der er nogle, der har efterladt en kurv med hundehvalpe foran hendes dør, så nu må hun sørge for at finde gode hjem til dem. Og hendes døtre har inviteret deres far, Beths eksmand, til at holde jul sammen med dem. Livet byder altid på overraskelser, og der er både planer, der går i vasken, og romantik i luften i Cedar Cove.

Højgravide Mary Jo Wyse kommer til Cedar Cove juleaften for at lede efter faderen til sit ufødte barn. David er der ikke. Der er ikke plads på kroen, så Mary Jo er strandet, alene og gravid og den nat kommer Mary Jos barn til verden. Redderen Mack McAfee kommer hende til undsætning. Folkene i Cedar Cove slutter sig til dem og fejrer den lille nys ankomst. Men ingen har mere at fejre end Mack. For med julen er kommet tro, håb og kærlighed … Beth Morehouse glæder sig til den kommende jul ligesom alle andre i Cedar Cove, og hun regner med, den bliver den bedste nogensinde. Men livet byder altid på overraskelser, og der er både planer, der går i vasken, og romantik i luften i Cedar Cove.

Buffalo Valley has found new life. People have started moving to this town people like Lindsay Snyder, who came as a teacher and stayed, marrying local farmer Gage Sinclair. And now Lindsays best friend, Maddy Washburn, has decided to pull up stakes and join her in Buffalo Valley, hoping for the same kind of satisfaction. And the same kind of love Jeb McKenna is a rancher, a solitary man whos learned to endure. Maddy unafraid and openhearted is drawn to Jeb, but he rejects her overtures. Until one of North Dakotas deadly storms throws them together Those few days and nights bring unexpected consequences for Maddy and Jeb. Consequences that, one way or another, affect everyone in Buffalo Valley.

I en lille by som Cedar Cove kan man være sikker på, at indbyggerne ved alt om alle. For eksempel har alle hørt om Rose og Zack’s skilsmisse. Alle ved også, at dommer Olivia Lockhart har fået en meget sjælden sag om forældremyndighed på sit bord. For børn skal ikke bare flytte frem og tilbage, det må forældrene gøre. Olivia er ikke immun overfor sladder, når det gælder hendes privatliv. Skal hun flytte ind hos Jack, chefredaktøren på byens avis, eller gå tilbage til sin ex-mand? Mange undrer sig. Men den person, som der tales mest om, er den mand, som døde på Pelican Courts lille Bed & Breakfast. Hvem er han, og hvorfor dukkede han op i byen midt om natten? Privatdetektiven Roy McAfee er fast besluttet på at opklare sagen …

"Peter Armstrong and Hank Colfax are best friends, but their lives couldn't be more different. Peter, the local pastor who is dedicated to his community, spending time visiting the flock, attending meetings, and, with the holiday season approaching, preparing for the Christmas service and live nativity. As a bartender, Hank serves a much different customer base at his family-owned tavern, including a handful of lonely regulars and the local biker gang. When Peter scoffs that Hank has it easy compared to him, the two decide to switch jobs until Christmas Eve. To their surprise, the responsibilities of a bartender and a pastor are similar, but taking on the other's work is more difficult than either Peter or Hank expected. As the two begin to see each other in a new light--and each discovers a new love to cherish--their lives are forever changed"--Back cover.

Loving a man in uniformNavy BratErin MacNamera has one rule: never fall for a navy man. But from the pulse-stopping moment her eyes meet Lieutenant Brandon Davis's across a crowded lounge, Erin knows life will never be the same. Sexy, tender and strong, Brandon is all she's ever dreamed of in a man, but he's also navy-and as a navy brat from way back, she knows better than to give her heart to a seafaring man.Navy WomanBusy attorney Catherine Fredrickson loves her job at a submarine base, but her new boss, Royce Nyland, has her spirits sinking fast. The icy single dad is distant, demanding…and incredibly attractive. And while he initially keeps her at arm's length, together they brew a stormy passion that is impossible to deny. Though the laws of the sea deem naval fraternizing strictly taboo, how long can they resist romance?

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.Ready for Romance by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber As a teenager, Jessica Kellerman was in love with one of the boys next door, Evan Dryden. Now an adult, Jessica is working for the Dryden brothers at their law firm. Evan finds her past crush amusing, but there's a bigger problem-Jessica has actually fallen for Evan's brother, Damian. No one will let Jessica forget her girlish infatuation, least of all Damian, who's trying to be the ultimate matchmaker and set Jessica and Evan up once and for all. But how can she convince Damian of her true feelings when he's still trying to push her toward his brother?FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Child on His Doorstep by New York Times bestselling author Lee Tobin McClain After his little brother is abandoned on his doorstep, Corbin Beck admits he needs help. Thankfully, former hometown party girl Samantha Alcorn is making a fresh start as a live-in nanny. With sparks flying, the unconventional situation has them feeling like family, but Samantha's secret could change everything… Previously published.

A very special wedding gown leads two women to find the love they always wished for The dress was made many years ago, and it came with a promise: the first man you meet is the man you'll marry.Shelly Hansen is horrified when her great-aunt's wedding dress arrives. Because according to family legend, she's destined to marry the next man she meets. So when she trips on an escalator and falls into Mark Brady's arms, she tells him-and herself-that she isn't interested in marriage. But then she starts seeing him everywhere. Is it coincidence…or destiny?After 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. But the gown always ends up in a wedding! "Her novels are always engaging stories that accurately capture the foibles of real-life men and women with warmth and humor." -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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 Promise Rancher 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 Valley The 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 fianc e 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!

Also a motion picture from the Hallmark Channel, this is a fan favorite from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. They call her Mrs. Miracle...Seth Webster's heart never healed after he lost his adored wife. Now, with Christmas approaching, wild twin boys to raise alone, a home in chaos, and the latest in a long line of exasperated housekeepers quitting in disgust, Seth needs more than help to keep his family together...he needs a miracle.And then one arrives on his doorstep. Her name is Mrs. Merkle, but the kids call her "Mrs. Miracle"?and from the moment the warm, knowing, and very patient nanny appears, everything is different. Her sassy spirit is infectious, and it gives Seth the courage to approach Reba, a beautiful travel agent who's been hurt and betrayed, and is afraid to ever love again. Through the magic of faith?and with a little help from a children's Christmas pageant and a lot of encouragement from Mrs. Miracle?Seth and Reba might just be able to find a Christmas miracle of their very own: true love.