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I look forward to Debbie Macomber Christmas stories every year. This one is special since it looks at infertility and dementia. Mrs. Miracle is such as special angel. A pleasure to read!

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Another lovely Christmas story from Macomber. I look forward to reading these each year. I think this one will be most loved by those who have struggled with fertility.

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Debbie Macomber is always a sure bet for an enjoyable read. A Mrs. Miracle Christmas captured me from the first page and I savored it till the end. This is a great holiday story also and I loved that the Angels from previous books made an appearance.

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Such a sweet Christmas story that brings Mrs. Miracle back to visit! I've always loved Debbie Macomber's Christmas stories. It was nice to also include Shirley, Goodness and Mercy but I guess Will was busy elsewhere. This story is sure to out readers on the Christmas spirit as Mrs. Miracle shares her love with this special family. Highly recommended!!

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A cup of cheer for “A Mrs. Miracle Christmas”! Absolutely loved this one. Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to enjoy this book well in advance of the release date. It brought my heart such joy! I have to say, to date, this is most likely one of my most favorite reads by Ms. Debbie! Perhaps it was the theme, or the timing of the story. I needed to come home to a tale such as this, these past few weeks! Having a rough day and then reading something to fun, uplifting and heart warming, I mean seriously how could it not make my heart happy! And, we just had some friends who were waiting for such a long time, just like Laurel and Zach, for their miracle to arrive. And it reminded me of them, and their journey. Things do work out as they should, when they should. And we all have a Mr.s Miracle in our corner if we look closely and pay attention.

This book was so well written, on point, heartwarming and just a wonderful read all around. I would recommend this for anyone in the midst of adoption, as a holiday read and I already have three people who I intend on purchasing this one for for Christmas.

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Debbie Macomber is the best and A Mrs. Miracle Christmas doesn't disappoint. It's a wonderful, heart-warming read. Treat yourself to this one!

Many thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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A heartwarming story of love, family, and believing.
Laurel and Zach are happily married and live and take care of Laurel's grandmother who has dementia. They have tried desperately to have children, but have not been able to. After much heart break, they have given up hope.
With Nana getting more confused and getting lost, the couple decide to hire a companion for her while they are working. Mrs. Merkel, AKA Mrs. Miracle, is a blessing to them all. She helps them in ways they never dreamed were possible.
Debbie Macomber has done it again. This new Mrs. Miracle story will make you laugh, cry and fall in love.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This would make for a perfect Hallmark Christmas movie!!

This is a story about Laurel and Zach who live with Laurel's grandma Helen. Helen who is up there in years is starting to have early stages of dementia and needs someone to stay with her while Laurel and Zach are at work. Not able to find an agency that has a companion available Laurel and Zach are unsure what to do. Then there is a knock on the door. Mrs. Miracle.

As Mrs. Miracle is taking care of Helen she lets slip some of the struggles that the family is going through. Specifically, Laurel and Zach and their struggle and heartbreak with being childless. The family becomes a little leary of her when she knows things that she shouldn't know about the family.

This is a very sweet little Christmas story. It's a reminder that we are being watched over and those on the other side know our needs. That angels are sent to help us.

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Another Awesome book by Debbie Macomber. As I read her books I keep thinking this one is her best one yet, until she writes her next one and then I think that one is. As she writes they just seem to keep getting better and better and this one does not disappoint.

I loves Mrs. Miracle in her last appearance and love her even more in this one. The way she is friends with Helen and makes her feel like she is young again. Puts everything right in Helen's world.

The way she helps Zach and Laurel as well. All I can say is that this is an emotional book that has me on the edge of my seat wondering as I read this book. The only question left in my mind now that I have finished the book is Wow this one was really good how is she going to top this.

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As soon as I received notice that this book was available on NetGalley, I immediately requested it. This is the third book about Mrs. Emily Merkle, also known as Mrs. Miracle and it lives up to its heritage. The first two were made into Hallmark movies and I can see this installment also making a wonderful Christmas movie. The late Doris Roberts will always be Mrs. Miracle in my mind.

Laurel and her husband Zach live with Laurel’s grandmother Helene/Nana both to save money and to take care of her. When it’s obvious that Helene’s memory is slipping, they request assistance from Caring Angels, an in-home care service. When Mrs. Miracle arrives at their door a few hours later, their lives will never be the same, as is usual with anytime Emily Merkle/Mrs Miracle appears.

Mrs. Miracles knows things about the family and Nana that she wouldn’t normally know, about the past and the future. While the care of Nana is the central theme, the care of Laurel and Zach in their struggle with being childless is also a major concern. Debbie Macomber writes wonderful stories addressing serious issues with love and compassion. This book is another in the long list of endearing tales.

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This was a very touching book. Laurel and zach live with her grandmother helen. Laurel decides to get her grandmother someone to take care of her during the week since she has dementia. laurel calls the cared agency to find someone for her grandmother. They told her there was no one available until after the Christmas season. They next morning Mrs miracle shows up and says shes there to take care of Helen lauels grandma. Soon mrs miracle has helen back to her old self knitting and baking. Mrs miracle asked Helen not to tell anyone she is an angel. To hear more read the book

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With the holidays comes stress and when it all piles up you could use a miracle. Laurel and Zach need help with their grandmother, Helen, who is having trouble taking care of herself and they are trying to deal with the heartbreak of not having a baby. After contacting a home-care agency for help they are told no one was available till the new year yet someone must have heart their prayers.

Mrs. Miracle is a godsend when she shows up unexpected on the doorstep at Laurel and Zach's house to take care of their grandmother. Mrs. Miracle is more than what she seems and has Helen even believing she is an Angel. This proves that a magical Christmas is possible if you believe and have faith. A special Christmas story that will leave your heart warm and make you believe again in magic.

Debbie Macomber never disappoints in her touching stories. This is my favorite Christmas theme book for the year! A stand-alone story that will get you in the Christmas spirit and feeling all warm inside. Like my family would say this a wholesome book that will touch your heart.

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What a sweet book. I loved the fact Shirley, Mercy and Goodness were included in this book. A perfect holiday read that can be enjoyed throughout the year. If you have never read Debbie Macomber, this would be a good one to start with.

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I am a big fan of all of Debbie Macomber's books, but especially her Christmas books.

This is another excellent Christmas book from the author, featuring the beloved Mrs. Miracle. We also meet up with her angelic friends from previous books, Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy.

Mrs. Miracle becomes a caretaker to Helen, who has dementia. As she does her “angelic” work with Helen, we find moments of laughter and joy as the two ladies grow close.

Mrs. Miracle also has come to help with answering the prayers of Lauren and Zach. Lauren is Helen’s granddaughter. They have had many disappointments with not being able to start a family and have given up hope that there will ever be a child in their lives.

A perfect Christmas read that you won’t want to put down once you start reading it.
I highly recommend this book to start your holiday reading.

I received a copy of this book from Random House Publishing – Ballentine and NetGalley, and this is my honest review.

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Another winner by Debbie Macomber. I look forward to reading her Christmas book each year and this one brought back characters from her previous books, especially the angels, Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy. I had a hard time putting this down and, in fact, I read it in just a few hours. Great story line. I especially like it when there is a happy ending for everyone. I guess there really are angels.

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I can't say enough good things about this book. I started it and regretted that I had to work. I finished it in a day an a half!. I loved the story of Laurel and her husband Zach and how they lived with her grandmother and although at first it was to save money it sounds like they helped each other out. Mrs Miracle of course was an important part of the book - I think we would all like to see have a Mrs. Miracle in our lives. This book was great and had interesting characters and it was something I did not want to put down. Thanks for the opportunity to read it.

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I loved this sweet cozy story!

Debbie Macomber has a way with words. This book makes you feel good in your soul. I'm ready for Christmas in August.


I love that this book dealt with real emotions in a way that was not too heavy. I need to go read others in the miracle category from Macomber.

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A delightful holiday story filled with the real spirit of Christmas. It was a roller coaster of a book, there are some very poignant moments, some very sad moments as well as some that are downright amusing. - I chuckled and I cried at times. The story isn’t very long but it is not short on emotion and you will be fully invested in this family long before the end.

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Macomber delivers a beautiful, Christmas story full of hope and miracles.
A young couple has given up on having a family after heart wrenching experiences. A grandmother is slowly losing her mental faculties. Enter Mrs. Miracle, who is a caregiving angel. The Family responds to her ministrations and a much awaited arrival is on her way.
This is a feel good story set in a season of hope and renewal.

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Oh how I love a feel good Christmas story! They make you feel warm and cozy, like being wrapped in a blanket of holiday spirit. And no one does a feel good Christmas story better than Debbie Macomber! A Mrs. Miracle Christmas is a prime example of that.

Now, while I have read many Debbie Macomber books and was familiar with the character of Mrs. Miracle (primarily through the Hallmark movies), I must admit that this was the first of the books that I had read. Oh what a delight it was! I find myself wanting to read them all now. I am certain those who have read the previous books will love another appearance by this wonderful character. Others like myself will love this introduction, and won't feel as though they are missing anything.



This story does deal with infertility and adoption---and the heartaches that can go along with that. Though it is a very heartwarming story that had me walking away with a sense of hope, I could certainly see how this could be a tough read for those who are currently going through these struggles and would certainly suggest you keep that in mind before reading. That said it was a beautiful story that had me laughing and crying throughout...just as a good Christmas story should. It was also a very quick read, I was able to finish it in less than a day!

If you're looking for a quick read that will warm your heart this holiday season (or before!), A Mrs. Miracle Christmas is a GREAT choice!

**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for consideration. All thoughts are 100% my own.

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