I received an ARC of this book. I loved this book! This author writes the best Christmas stories and this one was fantastic! Highly recommend!

The holiday books by Debbie Macomber are like hot chocolate on a cold day. She gives you what you need but you feel all warm and fuzzy in the end.

I have read a few books by this author and they are always quick, positive reads. She is a fellow Washington resident and she tends to pick familiar places, which makes me feel right at home during her stories.

This was the perfect, feel good holiday read to get in the spirit of the season. A special thank you to NetGalley and the Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for allowing me access to an advanced digital copy of this book.

This is a heartwarming Christmas story! Hailey is a hard working school teacher who decides she just wants to get away for the Christmas vacation after her mother pulls a fast one on her by inviting Hailey’s ex-boyfriend to dinner thinking she can get them back together. A rustic cabin in the middle of nowhere should give her all the peace and quiet she wants right??? Read this story to find out how that can go so wrong and still end up being the perfect Christmas. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to receive this book for an honest review.

I absolutely love Debbie Macomber and have never read a back book of hers. This one does not disappoint. I wish it was longer because I wanted the story to go on.

What a nice Christmas story. It made me want to visit a town like Podunk.

Debbie Macomber please continue to write great books.

This book started off so good. I really liked the concept of Hailey Morgan deciding to hide away this Christmas season in a cabin far away to let her creative/musical mind be unleashed. Her hippy sister usually doesn't come home for Christmas anyway. Her parents have been hounding her about getting married and having kids. When she found out that her mom invited her ex-boyfriend over for Christmas, Hailey decided to officially run away this Christmas.

Hailey arrived in Podunk, Washington to a friend's cabin which hasn't been used in over a year. She opens the door to find a very unhappy raccoon. She runs into town to find help. Jay arrives to help get rid of the raccoon then the bats from the fireplace. I loved this meet cute. They both find out they love music as Jay helps bring all of Hailey's bags into the cabin which included her guitar case.

They both find reasons to see each other over the next few days. I really liked their chemistry (a little cheesy but still good). I liked the town of Podunk. Where this book derailed for me was halfway through when Hailey's sister arrived. Then her parents arrived. This is where it got to be too much. Hailey's sister is running away from her boyfriend who she believes is too good/smart for her. Hailey's mom is constantly trying to interfere and talk Hailey into seeing her ex-boyfriend again. THEN Hailey's ex-boyfriend shows up. I would have preferred this storyline to be cleaner and simpler with just Hailey and Jay (and the town of Podunk) for the entire Christmas season.

If Hailey was annoyed that her ex-boyfriend just showed up in Podunk, why would she think it was sweet for her sister's ex-boyfriend to just show up? This whole part of the storyline was just weird to me.

Again a simpler storyline would have made this book better in my opinion.

If you are looking for the perfect Christmas story, this is it! Hailey & Jay meet in a little town call Podunk & fall in love over a Christmas song. This story was happy, sweet and adorable wrapped up into one.
Clean, closed-door love story.

A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber is a testament to all the good things the love of music can bring to people. It's also the story of a young woman taking control of her life.

Such a cute Christmas themed story with two people finding their way to a small town and meeting in a funny way. Together they create beautiful music and find love in a quaint little Christmas town.

A happy, fun Christmas read. A sweet holiday read that is filled with the music of the season. While a predictable ending, it’s always pleasant that love conquers all. Her pushy mother was a fun and annoying character

Hailey has always loved music, singing, writing lyrics and just enjoying being with her guitar and creating. She made a few sales but not near enough to live off of so she began working in the school system as a assistant band director. This did not give her time to work on her music and she kind of gave up the dream.
Christmas is around the corner and her mother is talking about what they are all going to do this year when an old boyfriend comes back into Hailey's life. The last thing she has any desire for is to reconnect with this person but her mother loved him and always wanted them to marry. Low and behold and without telling her, Hailey's mom invites her ex. for Christmas with the family. Why would she do this?
Hailey decides that this is just not where she wants to be for her vacation and when a friend offers her a chance to stay in her grandmothers cabin in Podunk, OR she jumps at the change and heads to this out of the way and off the normal grid to spend time finding out who she is again and what she really wants to do with her music. There she meets Jay and sparks fly.
Enjoy finding out what happens with the family, her sister, the ex and most of all if she and Jay will be able to combine their musical interests and become what they both want to be.
Such a great book

I love Debbie Macomber books and this was a perfect addition to add to my collection! It was a quick, cozy read with a HEA ending. I enjoyed the humorous way Hailey and Jay met by evicting a raccoon from the cabin Hailey was staying in for the holidays. They had an instant connection through their interest in music that grew as they spent time together enjoying the festivities around town. There was also a plethora of family drama that almost ruined Hailey’s quiet get away. The plot twists kept things interesting until the very end. This is a great book to curl up with!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I received this for review. I look forward to Debbie’s Christmas books every year. I received this quite a while ago and I held on to it so that I could read it for the start of the holiday season. One thing that Debbie does like no other is write a cozy Christmas setting. Hailey goes to a remote cabin to spend Christmas alone to work on her music. Of course things do not go as planned. Throw in some Christmas music, a hot towns person and a crazy family to make a heck of a good time!

Debbie Macomber does it again! This book gave me all the Christmas feels and I loved the plot. I read this book super quick because I was so engrossed in it and it gave me the exact Christmas spirit that I was looking for.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy to honestly review.

It wouldn't be the holidays without a wonderful Christmas story to read and A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber fits that bill so perfectly! This book is everything you could want in a sweet romance novel. From the very first page, we are drawn into the lives of these characters and you just don't want to stop reading until you have read every word and felt every feel!

I truly enjoyed Hailey and Jay's story as well as the small town where they met. The charming town of Podunk, Oregon captures the magic of the holiday season so completely. When we dream of classic holiday traditions and the love of family, friends, and neighbors, this place is where our minds should travel. I highly recommend this title to anyone who is looking to get lost in a beautifully told story this holiday season!

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for allowing me to read this title and offer my honest opinion.

A Christmas Duet is the newest holiday themed novel by the incredible Debbie Macomber. It revolves around Hailey Morgan, a high school band teacher whose biggest dream is to be a professional songwriter. However, she has not seriously written any music in several years. So, during her holiday break from school, one of her co-workers, Katherine, suggests Hailey spend Christmas at her family's secluded cabin in order to rekindle her passion for songwriting. Hailey accepts, and is soon on her way to Podunk, Oregon, where she meets Jay Cantor, a struggling music producer. Jay is home for Christmas at the insistence of his mother, whom he hasn't seen in several years. Both Hailey and Jay are trying to figure out the next moves in their respective careers while they bond over their mutual love of music.

I loved this book! Both Hailey and Jay are good, family-oriented people whose connection felt genuine and not predictable. I loved how they inspired each other, and strived to support each other through their individual struggles. I also loved the town of Podunk, Oregon. I felt like I was in the book, it felt so real. Debbie Macomber has crafted another wonderful Christmas novel, and I am so happy I was able to read it!

Thank you to #NetGalley and #BallantineBooks for the opportunity to read and review the eARC of #AChristmasDuet.

A Christmas Duet

Debbie Macomber is the Queen of Christmas. If it has her name on it I am going to read it. This is such a cute Christmas story. It is about falling back in love with your passion and standing up for yourself to make your dream come true. I love that Jay helps Hailey come alive and reminds her of her musical talents and encourages her to keep playing. Sometimes you need someone to push you to get out of your comfort zone. I really enjoyed the secluded cabin and small-town vibes. I also was invested in daisies love interest and I am glad she got a happy ending as well. This is the perfect holiday book to snuggle up by the fire with and get in the holiday spirit.

Thank you, Net Galley, the author, and the publisher, for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The h wants to be a composer, but doesn’t have the confidence she needs. A friend offers her a cabin during Christmas break to work on her music. In the small town, she meets the H who was a member of a popular band who had broken up and was going through legal discussions. He wants to form a management company. They become involved. At a Christmas festival, the h sings one of her Christmas songs that goes viral.
I. Received an ARC from net galley

A delightful Christmas story that makes you just grin with joy. I rounded up to a 5 star review because it really hit the Christmas vibe. A teacher whose dream it was to write music, but a set of overbearing parents want her to have a back up job, sets off on a journey to rediscover who she is. It’s a story of renewal, of hope, of family, and of course a little Christmas magic! Huge thanks to NetGalley for a delightful read!

Sweet read with a happily ever after just as expected. The quintessential Christmas read with a little suspense and fun mixed in. Debbie Macon er never disappoints on the wholesome romance.

I read an advanced copy, these thoughts are my own.

Debbie Macomber’s A Christmas Duet is everything you’d expect from a heartwarming holiday novel—charming, cozy, and brimming with emotion. The story skillfully weaves together relatable characters and heartfelt themes, making it a perfect seasonal read.

At its core, the novel offers a delightful mix of tropes: the well-meaning but nagging mom, a cautious sister afraid to step out of her comfort zone, and a leading lady, Hailey, who wrestles with her fear of love after being jilted by her last boyfriend. Hailey’s journey is beautifully crafted, showcasing her resilience and personal growth as she learns to trust herself and open her heart again. Her strength is inspiring, and her transformation feels both genuine and uplifting.

Jay, the male lead, is the perfect counterpart to Hailey. His steady, warm presence brings balance to her guarded nature, and their chemistry adds a layer of sweetness that’s impossible to resist. Together, their story unfolds with just the right amount of festive charm and romantic tension, making it a quintessential holiday tale.

If you’re looking for a feel-good story filled with love, redemption, and the magic of the season, A Christmas Duet won’t disappoint. It’s the kind of book that wraps you up like a cozy blanket and leaves you with a smile long after the final page.