Hailey is dreaming big and taking the offer from a friend to take control of her Christmas break despite a meddling family. Jay ends up being the person she didn't know she needed in more than one way. This sweet Christmas story will definitely bring some light to your holiday season.

Thank you Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book.

How many times do we wish we could just spend a holiday without all the family drama. Hailey hopes to do just that hoping to get her mojo back for her music. I know it is supposed to make a good book, but I was disappointed when meddling relatives try and destroy her solitude. The book is a good Christmas read to get you into the spirit of the holidays.

Reading a Debbie Macomber Christmas book always makes me happy and A Christmas Duet didn't disappoint. This book tells the story of Hailey Morgan finally leaning into music, the thing that makes her happiest in life. She's a teacher that decides to spend her Christmas break in solitude in Podunk, Oregon so she can get back to writing songs and be away from her prying mother and slithering back ex. That time alone though becomes elusive as she becomes friendly with folks from town and gets a few surprise visitors. The story was heartwarming, sweet, and a quick read, three things I like in holiday stories so I can read a lot of them!

A CHRISTMAS DUET
Debbie Macomber, Author
Christmas Romance

What happens when you throw an aspiring singer songwriter into an isolated cabin with a hunky handsome famous musician? Well a Debbie Macomber Christmas book is what you get. As Hailey is hiding away from her family and hoping to write some songs, Jay is wanting some much needed rest and relaxation. When these two are thrown together, will great things happen or will everything fall apart?

This was a great new story from one of my favorite Christmas book authors.There’s a few electrifying sparks with some lazy relaxing moments. I would give it a solid 5 out of 5 stars.

A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber is a charming Christmas story. It is a feel good holiday story.

Hailey Morgan looks forward to spending Christmas with her family. Until her mother invites her ex-boyfriend! Zac never encouraged Hailey's music writing and does not seem to get the message that she has moved on.

Her friend offers a cabin in Podunk for Hailey to have time away to write music. She jumps at the opportunity. When she arrives the cabin is occupied by a racoon. Which totally freaks her out. Jay comes to the rescue. Before long they find they have a lot in common. Which leads to a blossoming romance.

This story was heartwarming and a good one to start off the holiday season.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Net Galley and the publisher. All views expressed are my honest opinion.

The life of Hailey Morgan has always centered around her music. She always had big dreams of becoming a professional songwriter, but then life happened which then she ended up becoming an assistant high school band teacher in Portland. As the holiday approaches, Hailey just dreads the family tradition of getting together as she dodges her mother’s meddling questions about her love life.

Hailey finally decides to make herself happy by taking up her close friend’s offer of staying in their family’s cabin to rejuvenate herself during the holidays. However, anything is peaceful compared to when she arrives in this small town Podunk, Oregon and finds that the cabin has been invaded by several wild animals. Luckily there happens to be this incredibly handsome and charming son of the main store proprietor which is a former musician to boot named Jay. Jay comes to Hailey’s rescue and is more than willing to help.

Soon Hailey and Jay are found inseparable. They end up chopping down a Christmas tree and decorating it, drinking hot cocoa in front of her fireplace and best of all jamming music together! Hailey’s inspired by all of Jay’s positive feedback and encouragement that she feels she may succeed after all as a songwriter. Even tucked away in the snow dusted cabin, she can’t escape the holiday family drama which is interrupting and threating her peaceful atmosphere and confidence. Meanwhile Jay presents his own complications. Suddenly her Christmas paradise is disturbed and Hailey must weather the storm through the challenges of standing up for herself and embracing the holiday spirit.

Debbie Macomber once again brings heartfelt and warm feelings along with plenty of family to her novels. You can just imagine yourself sitting by a warm fire, sipping hot cocoa, snuggled in a warm blanket with Christmas music playing in the background as the snow is falling on the rooftop. There are lots of surprises in this fun story. Lots of twists and turns. Always a HEA! You won’t want to miss this one! A must read for the holidays or any time of the year!

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers in letting me read this book and allowing me to leave an honest review.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Hailey wanted to follow her dreams and compose and write music but she always held herself back from that dream. When an opportunity presented itself she grabbed it and had a plan. Plans do have a way of changing and while she meets the perfect man her time away starts to change direction.

A meddling Mother, a sister on the run from feelings, an old boyfriend, and new fears may bring Hailey trouble this Christmas.

Nice cozy Christmas read.

Hailey is a teacher who has dreamed of being a songwriter. When her mother invites her ex-boyfriend to join them for Christmas, she accepts the offer from a co-worker to spend the holidays at a family cabin in the small town of Podunk (yes, really). She meets Jethro (who prefers to be called Jay) who happens to be in the music industry.

It's a cute story, but this is not the author's best work. Some of the dialogue is awkward, and the mother is incredibly annoying. Maybe some women side with the ex-boyfriend, but it seems hard to believe here. But if you are looking for a bit of holiday fluff, this will be for you.

Family friendly.

Hailey Morgan needs a break for more than one reason. A meddling mother is a huge one. An ex-fiancé is another. When her friend Katherine offers the use of a family cabin in Podunk, Oregon the schoolteacher jumps at the chance to be by herself over the Christmas holiday break.
Hailey is excited to have time to herself, escape the family pressure and simply enjoy writing music. Things appear to be going her way and looking up when she meets Jay, the son of a local store owner. He has a love for music too.

I received an e-copy of Debbie Macomber new Christmas book from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my own unsolicited opinion about it. It feels like a charming Christmas movie. I enjoyed it very much. When the meddling mother continues her intention of reuniting Hailey and her ex-fiancé the young woman has to stand up for herself and her dreams.

This book is a perfect example of why Debbie Macomber is such a beloved author. There isn't a whole lot in this story that hasn't been done before, but Macomber's excellent writing make it worth reading anyway. I actually think I may reread this one when Christmas gets closer just to get into the holiday spirit. It has all the cozy Christmas vibes any reader could want!

This is a great story for the holidays. I enjoyed the love story between Jay and Hailey. Hailey traveled to Podunk for the Christmas holidays to have peace and quiet to work on her music.. She meets Jay and as they spend time together, their relationship develops. We are treated to Christmas holiday traditions and Hailey’s creative juices are flowing. All is going well until her family and former boyfriend shows up. I enjoyed this story and would recommend it. This is my honest review. I as given an arc from Net Galley

Debbie Macomber always delights with her Christmas stories. She has a way of bringing magic and hope to those at this time of year. Hailey Morgan loves music. A one time inspiring song writer, Hailey has had to put her dream on hold to work a real job as an assistant band director for a high school. When drama enters her life, Hailey's friend offers her a solo trip to the now empty family cabin. With only a small second thought, Hailey accepts but the cabin is all but empty when she arrives. Thankfully, Jay, the son of the main stores owner, shows up to save the day. As Hailey and Jay spend more time together, they find so much in common including Music. Will they be able to make beautiful music together or will last minute arrivals spoil the song? If you are looking for a great holiday read for a cool winter night, go with A Christmas Duet. I received a copy through Netgalley. A review was not required.

Thank you to Net Galley for this ecopy of A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber.. This is another Macomber Christmas gem that emphasizes the meaning of family and new beginnings during Christmas time. Haley takes her friend up on her offer of a stay at a cabin in Podunk during Christmas vacation where she can get away from her interfering mother who wants her to reunite with her ex boyfriend Zach who has mysteriously reappeared after he dumped her 3 years ago. . She wants to be able to write her music and relax. Everything is going great and she has met a great guy Jay who can help her with her musical aspirations. But when a music video of her goes viral she might just get too much attention and attract unwanted visitors . Read the book for what happens next . You won’t be disappointed. I can definitely see this as a Hallmark movie.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group, Ballantine Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this eARC in return for my honest feedback!

Every holiday season, I usually pick up one of Debbie Macomber's holiday romances, so I was excited to receive her newest this year. Unfortunately I was overall disappointed by this year's release. What I love about Macomber's holiday romances is that she evokes the magic and glitter that comes with the holiday season. The banter is light, the towns are magical and the ending is sweet. I found A Christmas Duet to lack the chemistry and magic I wanted. The plot was lackluster and the characters were not likable nor did they redeem themselves by the end. Not a favorite for me.

I always love a Debbie Macomber book and this book did not disappoint. The cover made me think that at this point this will become a Christmas movie.
Hailey goes to her friends cabin to work on her music writing after her annoying parents and ex boyfriend expect her to be with them. As she gets comfortable at the cabin and starts feeling like she's fitting in and getting to write some good songs her sister and then her parents show up. She doesn't want them there but they are so pushy and brought all the Christmas dinners and desserts that she finds it's hard to make them leave. In the mean time her budding relationship and music writing partnership with Jay becomes a little rocky because her mom wants her to be with her ex-boyfriend. However as the story ends it's all you want it to be.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

The Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber is another wonderful book by this author. I always look forward to reading Ms. Macomber’s holiday books. Her stories are thoughtful and sweet without too much sappiness. While the plot is predictable you find yourself rooting for the main characters.

Hailey is a High School Music Teacher. She is dreading going home for Christmas because of her ridiculously annoying, always inserting herself mother. Ms. Macomber does such a great job at making you dislike her. One of Hailey’s friends offers her family cabin in Oregon for Christmas so she can escape the dreaded family drama. She accepts the offer and decides to use this time to work on writing songs.

The small town in Oregon is delightful. You can feel the uniqueness of a small town during the Christmas Holidays. You can understand how everyone knows everyone. The son of the Mayor/General Store owner comes home to help his mother for Christmas. Needless to say the two meet and the story glides on from here. I am absolutely looking forward to Ms. Macombers next book.

I would like to thank Ms. Macomber, Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Hailey is tired of family get-togethers. It’s always the same thing: When are you getting married? When are you having kids? And to top it off, her break up with her boyfriend still haunts her, and her mom is trying to get them back together.

So when her friend offers her cabin to use for the holidays, it’s too good to pass up. However, some critters have taken over the cabin.

Jay, whose full name is too ancient to use, steps in and helps Hailey. They quickly bond as they clear out the cabin and realize they share a love for music.

In fact, Jay is a former musician and Hailey is an assistant band teacher. Hailey’s dreams of being a songwriter are reignited with Jay and soon they’re duetting Christmas songs together.

The problem is, Hailey’s stay is only supposed to be temporary and she’s quickly falling in love with Jay.

This book is perfect as a Hallmark Christmas movie (which Macomber has done many times before)!

Wonderful!

I really enjoyed this book. It was a short, easy read, and could easily become a movie on that channel. Hailey is determined to not let her ex ruin her Christmas, but when her mother gets in the way, Hailey decides to spend Christmas on her own, writing the music she loves on her own terms.

She didn’t expect to meet Jay, or for feelings to grow, for Jay or Podunk. Will her personal drama get in the way of her plans?

Thank to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

I normally!y enjoy Debbie's books., but I found this one to be very meh, sorry. I made it to the end but really felt disappointed in the read, wishing I had just stopped at about chapter 3. Maybe another reader will enjoy but just not the book for me. Thank you for giving me the chance to read this and I will always try het books as she is an author I enjoy

There's nothing like a new Christmas story from Macomber to put you in the mood for the holidays.

Hailey is dreading spending the season with her family. Mainly her mothers prying and interfering into Hailey's personal life. A friends offer to use their remote cabin for the week is a welcome time away that Hailey can't resist.

The setting, the characters and the atmosphere are perfect for a holiday read. A quick and easy read that is just right for the busy season ahead.

Thanks to netgalley and Ballantine for the arc.