Most Popular Books by Debbie Macomber

Sometimes, where you think you’re going isn’t where you end up… In the middle of the year, in the middle of her life, Bethanne Hamlin takes a road trip with her daughter, Annie, and her former mother-in-law, Ruth. They’re driving to Florida for Ruth’s 50th high-school reunion. A longtime widow, Ruth would like to reconnect with the love of her teenage life. She’s curious and maybe even hopeful. Bethanne needs time to reflect, to ponder a decision she has to make—whether or not to reconcile with her ex-husband, Grant, her children’s father. Meanwhile, Annie’s out to prove to her onetime boyfriend that she can live a brilliant life without him! So there they are, three women driving across America. They have their maps and their directions—but even the best-planned journey can take you to a turn in the road. Or lead you to an unexpected encounter… From Seattle’s Blossom Street to the other end of the country, this is a trip that could change three women’s lives. Previously published.

204 Rosewood Lane by Debbie Macomber released on Jan 1, 2007 is available now for purchase.

Planning the wedding will be the easy part! If Hallie McCarthy is going to get married and start a family the way she wants to, she’s going to need a plan. And a man. Since Hallie is an organized, goal-setting kind of person, she gives herself a year to meet Mr. Knight in Shining Armor. But all her dates are absolute disasters. Aren’t there any nice, normal guys out there? Too bad she can’t just fall for her good-looking neighbor, Steve Marris. He’s definitely not her type. Anyway, Steve’s busy trying to win back his ex-wife, who’s busy getting married—just not to Steve. Life would be so much simpler if he could fall for someone else. Like…Hallie. They are friends, though—and sometimes friends become more…

The town of Promise, Texas, is a good place to live, to raise a family, to spend the rest of your days with the person you love. Cal Patterson and his wife, Jane—also known as Dr. Texas—certainly think so. The last thing they expect is a threat to their marriage. But in September, disagreements begin to escalate—with the "help" of an attractive young woman who''s got her eye on Cal. After months of emotional upheaval brought on by doubts about their marriage, the two separate, and Jane returns to her childhood home in California, taking their children. Cal, now 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 to Jane? Is there hope for a reconciliation—in time for Christmas?

It was a night she’d never forget…two strangers coming together in one breathless moment of intense need and heart-stopping desire. But now sheltered Hannah Raymond is expecting the child of rugged naval seaman Riley Murdock—a man she never thought she’d see again…. Riley has been searching for the elusive Hannah for months—ever since that night of searing passion left him shaken to the very depths of his soul. Now fate has finally reunited them. Determined to give his child the chance he’d never had, Riley marries Hannah. They had created the miracle of life together, but would that be enough to spark the miracle of love?

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The highly anticipated sequel to "The Shop on Blossom Street." Once again, a disparate group of women find friendship and comfort as they learn the age-old craft of knitting

A time to think about lives lived, choices made.A time for friends…Every week, four women have an unmissable appointment in their calendars: they meet for breakfast. Clare has just been through a devastating divorce. She’s driven by anger and revenge—until she learns something that forces her to question her own actions and to look deep inside for the person she used to be. Elizabeth is a successful professional. A widow, she’s determined not to waste another second of her life. And maybe that includes romantic possibilities… Karen is in her twenties, and she believes these should be the years for taking risks. She’s working on her dream of being an actor, despite her mother’s severe disapproval. Julia is turning forty this year. Her husband’s career is established, her kids are finally teenagers and she’s just started her own business. Everything’s going according to plan—until she discovers she’s pregnant. Over a meal and coffee, the friends talk, tell their stories, and offer each other encouragement and unfailing support. They share the truths they’ve discovered about their lives.

Busy attorney Catherine Fredrickson loved her job at a submarine base in Washington, but her new boss, Royce Nyland, had her spirits sinking fast. The icy widower was distant, demanding…and incredibly attractive. And though he kept her at arm’s length, he aroused a stormy passion in Catherine that was impossible to deny. Already struggling to keep afloat while caring for his energetic daughter, Royce didn’t need any more distractions—especially not in the form of an appealing woman! Though the laws of the sea deemed naval fraternizing strictly taboo, how long could Royce resist romance when just the sight of Catherine capsized his vulnerable heart?

First Comes Marriage by Debbie Macomber released on Jan 25, 1991 is available now for purchase.

Thirty-eight-year-old widow Anne Marie Roche, the owner of a successful Seattle bookstore, creates a list of twenty wishes, and, while acting upon her wishes, encounters an eight-year-old girl named Ellen who helps her complete her list--with unexpected results.

Return to #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove, where sometimes you have to take a leap of faith to find the love you deserve. In the small town of Cedar Cove, everyone knows everybody else’s business—and they usually have an opinion about it. Recently divorced, Zach and Rosie Cox were given an unusual custody deal by Judge Olivia Lockhart: instead of their children moving between homes, the kids keep the family home and the parents move in and out. Working to create stability in this new arrangement just might show them that they still belong together, if only they can learn to trust each other again. Olivia herself is caught in a dilemma. Her ex-husband is trying to regain her affection, but maybe what she really wants is Jack Griffin to show her how he feels. As always, Olivia will help and encourage her friends as they deal with new challenges and fresh starts, because this community is one that cares about each other, and they know hope and happiness can show up in unexpected places. Previously published

There’s more than one way to capture a man’s heart… On the day of her best friend’s Las Vegas wedding, Clare Gilroy fears that her own walk down the aisle will never happen...until she finds herself falling for best man—and town outcast—Reed Tonasket. After a dizzying night in the glitter of Vegas, Clare wakes to find a ring on her finger and a husband by her side. It should be everything she’s ever wanted, but can a man like Reed ever fit into the life she left back home?

Cedar Cove is shocked after Pastor Dave Flemming is accused of stealing jewelry. His wife, Emily, doesn''t know what to believe, especially since Dave is being so evasive. Then she finds an earring in his pocket. Could he have stolen it--or is he having an affair?

Includes an excerpt from: Merry and bright.

Christmas is a time for angels... Shirley, Goodness and Mercy are back! These three irresistible angels love their assignments on Earth. They especially love helping people who send prayer requests to Heaven (even though the Archangel Gabriel, their boss, knows they''re going to break his rules)! This Christmas, Mercy is assigned to bring peace of mind to an elderly man...who discovers an unexpected answer to his prayer. Goodness is sent to oversee the love life of a young woman afraid to risk commitment a second time. And Shirley has the task of granting a little boy''s fondest Christmas wish. Shirley, Goodness and Mercy go wherever they''re needed. These three charming angels often find themselves in trouble, but somehow things always work out for the best - especially at Christmas.

Two New York Times–bestselling authors. Two captivating contemporary Western romances. Two irresistible cowboy heroes. The Wild West is calling . . . The Wyoming Kid by Debbie Macomber Rancher Lonny Ellison has never known a woman like Joy Fuller. She doesn''t seem very interested in him, and as a former rodeo cowboy, Lonny is used to being mobbed by women. It isn''t like him to get rattled, but Joy knows exactly what buttons to push. While he and Joy might argue constantly, Lonny can''t help but fall for her. Now he just has to convince her that opposites attract! No-nonsense schoolteacher Joy has no time for cowboys in her life. Especially not the bullheaded Lonny, who can''t seem to take a hint. Joy wants nothing to do with Lonny, yet she finds herself drawn to him when he begins to mentor one of her troubled students. But when Joy''s ex shows up in town, she will have to decide between the man she once loved . . . and the cowboy who''s lassoed her heart. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! The Horseman''s Son by Delores Fossen Ranchman Dylan Greer''s life was changed after he adopted a baby boy rescued from a criminal ring. Now cop Collena Drake has shown up to claim her son, but Dylan won''t give him up without a fight.

Get snowbound with this classic holiday romance by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber! A Christmas story for the keeper shelf! Practical Jenna Campbell has done something impractical. She’s met a man on the Internet and now, a month before Christmas, she’s going to Alaska to marry him. Dalton Gray seems to be everything she wants in a husband—sensitive, gallant, romantic… On the flight to Fairbanks, she has the misfortune to sit beside Reid Jamison, who obviously isn’t sensitive, gallant or romantic. However, he’s not impressed with her plan to marry Dalton, a man he detests (for good reason, as Jenna later finds out). So Reid takes it upon himself to change her destination—and her marriage plans. Which is why Jenna ends up at Reid’s cabin in tiny Snowbound, Alaska. It’s currently a one-woman town (and the other woman’s out of town). That leaves Reid, a bunch of eccentric old men, a few grizzly bears—and Jenna. Kidnapped! And then there’s a blizzard. The two of them alone, stranded in Snowbound… Maybe she’ll be a Christmas bride, after all! Originally published in 2003

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Savor the magic of the season in a Christmas novel filled with warmth, humor, the promise of love, and a dash of unexpected adventure. Ashley Davison, a graduate student in California, desperately wants to spend the holidays with her family in Seattle. Dashiell Sutherland, a former army intelligence officer, has a job interview in Seattle and must arrive by December 23. Though frantic to book a last-minute flight out of San Francisco, both are out of luck: Every flight is full, and there’s only one rental car available. Ashley and Dash reluctantly decide to share the car, but neither anticipates the wild ride ahead. At first they drive in silence, but forced into close quarters Ashley and Dash can’t help but open up. Not only do they find they have a lot in common, but there’s even a spark of romance in the air. Their feelings catch them off guard—never before has either been so excited about a first meeting. But the two are in for more twists and turns along the way as they rescue a lost puppy, run into petty thieves, and even get caught up in a case of mistaken identity. Though Ashley and Dash may never reach Seattle in time for Christmas, the season is still full of surprises—and their greatest wishes may yet come true. This ebook edition features an excerpt from Debbie Macomber’s Any Dream Will Do. Praise for Dashing Through the Snow and Debbie Macomber “Wonderful and heartwarming . . . full of fun, laughter, and love.”—Romance Reviews Today “This Christmas romance from [Debbie] Macomber is both sweet and sincere.”—Library Journal “There’s just the right amount of holiday cheer. . . . This road-trip romance is full of high jinks and the kooky characters Macomber does so well.”—RT Book Reviews “Macomber’s name is almost as closely linked to Christmas reading as that of Charles Dickens.”—The Romance Dish, on Mr. Miracle

"Shay Benson adored her younger brother Caden, and that got her into trouble. When he owed money, Shay realized she would do anything to help him avoid the men who were threatening him, and she crossed lines she never should have crossed. Now, determined to start fresh, she finds herself in search of a place to stay and wanders into a church to escape from the cold. Pastor Drew Douglas adored his wife. But when he lost her, it was all he could do to focus on his two beautiful kids, and his flock came in a distant third. Now, as he too is thinking about a fresh start, he walks through his sanctuary and finds Shay sitting in a pew"--