Welcome! A Legacy of Murder by Connie Berry, A Christmas Home by Marta Perry and Child's Play by Danielle Steel will be out on October 8. Silent Knit, Deadly Knit by Peggy Ehrhart releases October 29 along with Can't Judge a Book by It's Murder by Amy Lillard. Is there a book you are looking forward to publishing this month?
A Mrs. Miracle Christmas by Debbie Macomber has readers enjoying December in Seattle, Washington. Laurel McCullough arrives home from teaching
first graders to find police at her house.
Her grandmother, Helen became confused and thought Laurel was a child
who failed to arrive home from school. After
Laurel and her husband, Zach agree that it is time to get someone to stay with
Helen during the day while the two of them are at work. It is an expense they really cannot afford after
the expensive IVF treatments, but Helen’s well-being is important to them. Laurel contacts Caring Angels where she is
told that no one is available until the New Year. That evening after dinner, there is a knock
at the door, and they find Mrs. Miracle on their doorstep. Laurel notices an improvement in her
grandmother right away and is happy to see Helen lively again. She is a little worried, though, when Helen
states that Mrs. Miracle is an angel. Helen
has been praying for Laurel because she knows how badly her granddaughter wants
a child. Laurel and Zach are unable to
have a baby naturally and the adoption of a foster child fell through days
before the court hearing. Laurel has
lost faith as well as hope, but Zach is still hopeful that there is a child out
there for them. You never know what can
happen during this magical time of year.
A Mrs. Miracle Christmas by Debbie Macomber is touching Christmas story.
I began reading it and did not stop until I finished. A Mrs. Miracle Christmas has Debbie Macomber’s
delightful writing which drew me right in.
Her characters are developed, and the story moved along at a steady pace. Mrs. Miracle is sent by Gabriel to help
Helen, Laurel and Zach. Helen has been
praying for her granddaughter who has lost faith as well as hope after failed
IVF treatments and an unsuccessful adoption.
Zach still has hope, but he is not the praying type. Helen, Laurel’s grandmother, has dementia and
her life has shrunk to the point where she sits in a chair trying to knit and
watching television. With Mrs. Miracle taking
care of Helen, her life expands. Helen
finds new activities and new friends with her favorite being the kindly Mrs.
Miracle. I thought Laurel and Zach’s
struggles were realistic. I could feel
their turmoil and sadness. There are
some bright moments for the couple along with angelic guidance. There were humorous scenes that had me
laughing out loud. I especially enjoyed
Mrs. Miracle mentioning her friends, Shirley, Goodness and Mercy. Mrs. Miracle enlists their assistance for a
job or two. I like the inclusion of this
segment of the Twenty-Third Psalm, “Surely goodness and mercy will follow me
all the days of my life.” We see how
important it is to never lose hope or faith.
God does listen to our prayers and He answers them in His own way and when
He feels it is time. We need to remember
that patience is a virtue (like Mrs. Miracle, I struggle with this one). It also tells us that we should be grateful
for what we do have instead of what we do not have. I am guilty of this as well. A Mrs. Miracle Christmas is a heartwarming
Christmas tale that will lift your spirits and touch your heart. I was happy for the epilogue that beautifully
wrapped up this touching tale. A Mrs.Miracle Christmas is an uplifting story with heavenly help, grandmotherly
guidance, holiday happenings, a spirited Christmas Eve service and the
mysterious Mrs. Miracle.
A Mrs. Miracle Christmas is available at Amazon (Amazon UK) along with other major booksellers. Thank you for joining me today. If you wish to read Debbie Macomber's other angelic novels, check here on Amazon. I will be back tomorrow (I haven't decided which book to feature yet). I hope you have a heavenly day. Take care and Happy Reading!
Kris
The Avid Reader
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