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Angelic Intervention #4
Mrs. Miracle
Seth Webster's heart never healed after he lost his adored wife. Now, with Christmas approaching, wild twin boys to raise alone, a home in chaos, and the latest in a long line of exasperated housekeepers quitting in disgust, Seth needs more than help to keep his family togethe...he needs a miracle.
And then a miracle arrives on his doorstep. Her name is Mrs. Merkle, but the kids call her "Mrs. Miracle"—and from the moment the warm, knowing, and very patient nanny appears, everything is different. Her sassy spirit is infectious, and it gives Seth the courage to approach Reba, a beautiful travel agent who's been hurt and betrayed, and is afraid to ever love again. Through the magic of faith—and with a little help from a children's Christmas pageant and a lot of encouragement from Mrs. Miracle—Seth and Reba might just be able to find a Christmas miracle of their very own: true love.
And then a miracle arrives on his doorstep. Her name is Mrs. Merkle, but the kids call her "Mrs. Miracle"—and from the moment the warm, knowing, and very patient nanny appears, everything is different. Her sassy spirit is infectious, and it gives Seth the courage to approach Reba, a beautiful travel agent who's been hurt and betrayed, and is afraid to ever love again. Through the magic of faith—and with a little help from a children's Christmas pageant and a lot of encouragement from Mrs. Miracle—Seth and Reba might just be able to find a Christmas miracle of their very own: true love.
352 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
About the author
Debbie Macomber
806 books18.9k followersDebbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
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February 1, 2016
The Good: The very basic premise of the book is good. A widower with young children struggling. A magical nanny appearing out of nowhere to aid him at Christmas time, and maybe find him a little love as well. That's the bare bones of the book and that is all that was included in the delightful Hallmark movie.
The Bad: This is a case of the movie being better than the book. The movie dropped all of the unnecessary and sort of weird angles the book tended to dwell on. The book was very specific about Seth not being able to take care of his kids for 4 years, and how his in-laws raised them at that time. These grandparents love having the kids, yet just decide they're done and send the kids back to understandable unprepared father - with no help and no experience to guide him. The grandparents marriage goes to hell, grandma embracing women's lib and grandpa being aghast that his wife refuses to wait on him hand and foot anymore. Aghast. And for some reason, the reader is supposed to hope they get back together. Yeah, that wasn't happening. Good for grandma. Seth and Reba were closed off, scared of commitment, annoying people who would have never managed to make it work in real life. Overall, the characters were obnoxious and it was hard to want happiness for any of them.
The Bad: This is a case of the movie being better than the book. The movie dropped all of the unnecessary and sort of weird angles the book tended to dwell on. The book was very specific about Seth not being able to take care of his kids for 4 years, and how his in-laws raised them at that time. These grandparents love having the kids, yet just decide they're done and send the kids back to understandable unprepared father - with no help and no experience to guide him. The grandparents marriage goes to hell, grandma embracing women's lib and grandpa being aghast that his wife refuses to wait on him hand and foot anymore. Aghast. And for some reason, the reader is supposed to hope they get back together. Yeah, that wasn't happening. Good for grandma. Seth and Reba were closed off, scared of commitment, annoying people who would have never managed to make it work in real life. Overall, the characters were obnoxious and it was hard to want happiness for any of them.
December 30, 2016
One of the best DM books I've read to date, and you know how much I love my Deb! This was the Christmas fix I needed, and I'm happy to end this crap-tastic reading year on a high note with Mrs. Macomber. 5 stars!!!!!!!
November 22, 2022
My favorite part was when the old busybody fell and got her jaw wired shut in a karmic example of having to then listen. What does that say about me as a human being? Otherwise, Christmasy, sappy sweet, and utterly forgettable.
December 19, 2023
This is type of story that will make you believe in Miracles.,
I saw the Hallmark movie first, loved it, and then I got the book, it stayed pretty much on course with the movie which is rare, you have more in depth feel of the individual characters in the book, also, more of a backdrop with the grandparents Jerry and Sharon that raised the boys for awhile, the book goes through great detail what it's been like for Seth's in laws, dealing with life complications, challenges of financial stability putting three through college, burying a child, and rearing two grandchildren for four years, and their Retirement, they had fallen in a rut themselves, with contemplation of divorce, do they pull it together?, it's a great cozy holiday story, full of hope with a dash of faith, Seth Webster their son in law, a miserable mess since his wife Pamela died, leaving him with twin boys to raise, he sends them off with the grandparents mentioned above to live who been doing so for the past four years, they feel it's time for Seth to take care of the boys and for them to decide to split ways or save their own marriage, Seth finds raising the two boys isn't easy , one housekeeper after another quits, the rowdy boys are just too much on any hired help, Seth begins to feel hopeless. He also refuses to play the piano ever again too much pain and hurt remembering Pamela, he also removed every little reminder of Pamela to help him cope and refuses to talk to the boys about their mom, to which they so desperately seek and want to know more about , as Christmas dawns near, an unexpected knock is heard. Mrs. Merkle, dubbed Mrs. Miracle by the twins, enters their lives. In no time at all, she has the boys and the household back on track and in good order, from a home that was in very much disarray, from the moment a very patient & understanding Mrs Miracle appears, everything is different. Her sassy spirit is infectious, her timing on everything is always perfect and it gives Seth the courage to approach Reba, a beautiful travel agent who's been hurt and betrayed, deeply hurt from ex fiancé who left her at the alter to run away with her own sister Vicki, who later ends up with an entirely different husband and child, so grudges held, communication is lost for many years and Reba is afraid to ever love again. Mrs Miracle and Reba help Seth understand the importance of allowing the boys to know who their mom was, and keeping the memories alive not hidden away from them, Seth and Reba learn of the each other's past, trials and tribulations and their struggles of forgiveness from the past, and with a little help from a children's Christmas pageant and a lot of encouragement from Mrs. Miracle—Seth and Reba might just be able to let go of the hurts from their individual past, find faith in each other, while finding a Christmas miracle of their very own, I did really enjoy the quotes at the beginning of every chapter, wise truthful knowledge, it was also surprising to find Mrs Miracle food recipes throughout the book, some simple, and easy to make, it's filled with everything you'd ever want in a cozy holiday novel, author Debbie Macomber doesn't disappoint!
I saw the Hallmark movie first, loved it, and then I got the book, it stayed pretty much on course with the movie which is rare, you have more in depth feel of the individual characters in the book, also, more of a backdrop with the grandparents Jerry and Sharon that raised the boys for awhile, the book goes through great detail what it's been like for Seth's in laws, dealing with life complications, challenges of financial stability putting three through college, burying a child, and rearing two grandchildren for four years, and their Retirement, they had fallen in a rut themselves, with contemplation of divorce, do they pull it together?, it's a great cozy holiday story, full of hope with a dash of faith, Seth Webster their son in law, a miserable mess since his wife Pamela died, leaving him with twin boys to raise, he sends them off with the grandparents mentioned above to live who been doing so for the past four years, they feel it's time for Seth to take care of the boys and for them to decide to split ways or save their own marriage, Seth finds raising the two boys isn't easy , one housekeeper after another quits, the rowdy boys are just too much on any hired help, Seth begins to feel hopeless. He also refuses to play the piano ever again too much pain and hurt remembering Pamela, he also removed every little reminder of Pamela to help him cope and refuses to talk to the boys about their mom, to which they so desperately seek and want to know more about , as Christmas dawns near, an unexpected knock is heard. Mrs. Merkle, dubbed Mrs. Miracle by the twins, enters their lives. In no time at all, she has the boys and the household back on track and in good order, from a home that was in very much disarray, from the moment a very patient & understanding Mrs Miracle appears, everything is different. Her sassy spirit is infectious, her timing on everything is always perfect and it gives Seth the courage to approach Reba, a beautiful travel agent who's been hurt and betrayed, deeply hurt from ex fiancé who left her at the alter to run away with her own sister Vicki, who later ends up with an entirely different husband and child, so grudges held, communication is lost for many years and Reba is afraid to ever love again. Mrs Miracle and Reba help Seth understand the importance of allowing the boys to know who their mom was, and keeping the memories alive not hidden away from them, Seth and Reba learn of the each other's past, trials and tribulations and their struggles of forgiveness from the past, and with a little help from a children's Christmas pageant and a lot of encouragement from Mrs. Miracle—Seth and Reba might just be able to let go of the hurts from their individual past, find faith in each other, while finding a Christmas miracle of their very own, I did really enjoy the quotes at the beginning of every chapter, wise truthful knowledge, it was also surprising to find Mrs Miracle food recipes throughout the book, some simple, and easy to make, it's filled with everything you'd ever want in a cozy holiday novel, author Debbie Macomber doesn't disappoint!
November 28, 2022
A really enjoyable Christmas story.
December 27, 2023
I was looking for a heart warming Christmas story & this one was perfect. Great story to round out my 2023 challenge! 📚🥳
November 13, 2020
I forgot how much I enjoy Debbie Macomber books! This was a wonderful Christmas treat. Mrs. Miracle is so much fun and I love all of her little quotes at the beginning of each chapter. The romance between Seth and Reba is sweet and compelling. The side stories were equally as compelling with plenty of moments for laughter, smiles, and indulging in the holiday spirit.
I wish Mrs. Miracle would come to my house! :)
I wish Mrs. Miracle would come to my house! :)
December 9, 2021
Good for a lift!
December 20, 2022
2.5 stars
It's what you would expect from Debbie Macomber, a fine christmas romance this one from her Angelic Intervention series. It's a warm story, very full of heart, where an angel visits earth to help a few humans who need a little push in the right direction. If you're looking for a syrupy love story tinted with family drama you're in luck!
It's not usually my favourite genre but I do like to read a couple romance books this time of the year. I didn't think the male characters were very believable and I'd seen the film a few years back so there was no element of surprise for me but it's decent and sweet!
It's what you would expect from Debbie Macomber, a fine christmas romance this one from her Angelic Intervention series. It's a warm story, very full of heart, where an angel visits earth to help a few humans who need a little push in the right direction. If you're looking for a syrupy love story tinted with family drama you're in luck!
It's not usually my favourite genre but I do like to read a couple romance books this time of the year. I didn't think the male characters were very believable and I'd seen the film a few years back so there was no element of surprise for me but it's decent and sweet!
December 26, 2019
This was my 8th Debbie MacComber Christmas Book that ive read this month and I still love her Christmas Stories more than ever.
This one was about a widower named Seth trying to raise 2 5 year old twin boys but since all the housekeepers left he looks to hire a new one til Mrs Merkle aka to the kids as Mrs Miracle where she helps out and grants wishes to everyone in Seth's life before the big Christmas Pagenant on Christmas Eve night!!
I wish I could rate this 10 stars instead of 5 stars!! Can't wait to read more by Debbie in the future!!
This one was about a widower named Seth trying to raise 2 5 year old twin boys but since all the housekeepers left he looks to hire a new one til Mrs Merkle aka to the kids as Mrs Miracle where she helps out and grants wishes to everyone in Seth's life before the big Christmas Pagenant on Christmas Eve night!!
I wish I could rate this 10 stars instead of 5 stars!! Can't wait to read more by Debbie in the future!!
January 28, 2024
Reviewed for THC Reviews
"3.5 stars" Mrs. Miracle is the first book in Debbie Macomber’s Miracle series. Four years ago, Seth lost his wife in a car accident and was left to raise rambunctious twin boys alone. Since his wife’s passing, the children have been living with his in-laws, but they recently moved back in with him. Judd and Jason are always getting into one scrape or another, leaving Seth about ready to pull out his hair trying to balance his work and home lives. To make matters worse, all the housekeepers he’s hired haven’t lasted more than a couple of weeks and the holidays are fast approaching. Then Emily Merkle, a kindly older woman shows up at the door, out of the blue, claiming she’s from the domestic employment agency. She fits right into their little home and the boys love her, dubbing her Mrs. Miracle. Then Seth meets Reba, a travel agent who unexpectedly takes over direction of the church Christmas pageant his boys are starring in. Reba experienced her fair share of pain, too, when she caught her ex-fiance and her sister cheating on her. She hasn’t spoken to her sister since. Seth and Reba find a kindred spirit in each other, but as Christmas draws closer and closer, they each begin to see that the other is having trouble moving on from their respective pasts. However, with a little heavenly help from Mrs. Miracle, they just might find a way to heal from their hurts and find the perfect partner in one another.
Since losing his wife, Seth has felt adrift. He’s kind of going through the motions of life, but especially now that he’s raising his boys on his own, he’s having trouble keeping his head above water. He’d previously enjoyed playing the piano, but gave it up because it brought more pain than joy. Reba has understandably harbored a major grudge against her sister ever since finding the other woman in bed with her fiance, which ended the engagement. She refuses to be in the same house with her sister during the holidays, which has led to a lot of strife in her family. Then Seth and Reba meet and start dating. When they’re able to open up to one another about their respective pasts, they find understanding and comfort in the other. But eventually they start to see the flaws in each other’s logic and that they’re having trouble letting go of their grief over losing someone they loved, which leads to an eleventh hour breakup and a need for angelic intervention. If I’m being honest, I couldn’t help but feel that Seth and Reba got a little lost in what was ostensibly (according to the cover blurb), their own story. Each of them have backstories that were ripe for deeper exploration but that never really comes about. Instead, things stayed pretty much at surface level, with a lot of what passed for romance being told rather than shown. At first, Seth and Reba appeared perfect for the other because they seemed to understand each other… until they didn’t. A part of me realized that they each needed to make peace with the past in order to move into the future, but it all came about in such a magical last minute sort of way that left me feeling like they didn’t exactly get a solid HEA. So while I didn’t dislike either of them, I also didn’t feel like I got the deep POV and heart-stopping romance that I crave.
Another reason that Seth and Reba got a bit lost is a result of other character perspectives being included as well. Seth’s in-laws, Jerry and Sharon, are having a marital crisis after forty years together, which only added to the overall sense of strife in the story. Jerry really rubbed me the wrong way, because he’s a classic male chauvinist (which I’ve noticed this author sometimes writes even in romantic hero type roles), who seems to think that his wife’s place is to cook, clean, and generally take care of everything for him while he gets to golf, play cards, and do other retirement related activities with his buddies. Jerry is also rather autocratic, making arbitrary decisions for both himself and Sharon and expecting her to just go along with it. But what really annoyed me is his initial refusal to spend the holidays with his grandkids for weak reasons. What kind of grandfather is he? My own husband absolutely dotes on our two grandchildren and will never pass up a single minute he can spend with them, so this didn’t make any sense to me. I couldn’t help feeling like Sharon was right to finally be fed up after putting up with him for so long. But then she behaved in what I felt was a rather immature way, jumping to the conclusion that her husband and best friend were having an affair after merely seeing them together at a restaurant, and then she runs away without saying a word to them. After cooling off, she realizes it was silly of her to think such a thing, but the problem I had was that she refused to communicate (both of them did really). Their reconciliation was equally lacking in depth as Seth and Reba’s, maybe more so. It was cute, but I wasn’t left with any true sense that things would really change between them. Then there was a third supporting character perspective for Harriet, a lady at Seth and Reba’s church who seemed to think it was her God-given mission to judge and call out others for their “sin,” all under the guise of being a “good Christian.” Sure she gets taken down a peg by the end, but I didn’t really feel like her POV was necessary or added anything to the story except a sense of frustration for me. IMHO, all three of these characters needed to act their age (60+ years), instead of like immature teenagers.
I went into reading Mrs. Miracle thinking it would be a charming Mary Poppins type story about a nanny/housekeeper who helps a young widower get past his grief and find love again, while turning his spirited children around. Unfortunately this part of the story only took up maybe a third of the book, which was far too little to my way of thinking. If the other character POVs had been left out, Seth and Reba’s characterizations and relationship could have been built out much more fully. Not to mention, the title character herself was little more than a background player. Mrs. Miracle just kind of hovers on the periphery instead of being a primary cast member. In Debbie Macomber’s other Angel books, the angels are front and center and the reader gets to see just how they’re helping people, however misguided their attempts might have been. But here Mrs. Miracle is occasionally seen, but rarely heard. We only get her perspective a couple of time for maybe a page or two, which was disappointing. I didn’t necessarily want Mrs. Miracle to be the comic relief like the author’s other angels are, but I think Ms. Macomber could have maintained Mrs. Miracle’s more serious demeanor while still giving her more to do. As far as Jerry, Sharon, and Harriet, I could have done without their POVs entirely. I didn’t really feel like they added anything meaningful to the story. If anything, they only added more arguing and conflict, which just made me tense, when I was expecting a heartwarming holiday read. I guess it was meant to show how the magic and love surrounding Christmas can change people, but I still think the one storyline would have sufficed and would have been much better if the author had dug into it much deeper. The ending was nice, with the requisite HEAs all around. Overall, though, Mrs. Miracle ended up being somewhat disappointing for me and I can really only characterize it as an okay read. I’m sure I’ll probably read the next one of the series, though, because I know this author can do better.
"3.5 stars" Mrs. Miracle is the first book in Debbie Macomber’s Miracle series. Four years ago, Seth lost his wife in a car accident and was left to raise rambunctious twin boys alone. Since his wife’s passing, the children have been living with his in-laws, but they recently moved back in with him. Judd and Jason are always getting into one scrape or another, leaving Seth about ready to pull out his hair trying to balance his work and home lives. To make matters worse, all the housekeepers he’s hired haven’t lasted more than a couple of weeks and the holidays are fast approaching. Then Emily Merkle, a kindly older woman shows up at the door, out of the blue, claiming she’s from the domestic employment agency. She fits right into their little home and the boys love her, dubbing her Mrs. Miracle. Then Seth meets Reba, a travel agent who unexpectedly takes over direction of the church Christmas pageant his boys are starring in. Reba experienced her fair share of pain, too, when she caught her ex-fiance and her sister cheating on her. She hasn’t spoken to her sister since. Seth and Reba find a kindred spirit in each other, but as Christmas draws closer and closer, they each begin to see that the other is having trouble moving on from their respective pasts. However, with a little heavenly help from Mrs. Miracle, they just might find a way to heal from their hurts and find the perfect partner in one another.
Since losing his wife, Seth has felt adrift. He’s kind of going through the motions of life, but especially now that he’s raising his boys on his own, he’s having trouble keeping his head above water. He’d previously enjoyed playing the piano, but gave it up because it brought more pain than joy. Reba has understandably harbored a major grudge against her sister ever since finding the other woman in bed with her fiance, which ended the engagement. She refuses to be in the same house with her sister during the holidays, which has led to a lot of strife in her family. Then Seth and Reba meet and start dating. When they’re able to open up to one another about their respective pasts, they find understanding and comfort in the other. But eventually they start to see the flaws in each other’s logic and that they’re having trouble letting go of their grief over losing someone they loved, which leads to an eleventh hour breakup and a need for angelic intervention. If I’m being honest, I couldn’t help but feel that Seth and Reba got a little lost in what was ostensibly (according to the cover blurb), their own story. Each of them have backstories that were ripe for deeper exploration but that never really comes about. Instead, things stayed pretty much at surface level, with a lot of what passed for romance being told rather than shown. At first, Seth and Reba appeared perfect for the other because they seemed to understand each other… until they didn’t. A part of me realized that they each needed to make peace with the past in order to move into the future, but it all came about in such a magical last minute sort of way that left me feeling like they didn’t exactly get a solid HEA. So while I didn’t dislike either of them, I also didn’t feel like I got the deep POV and heart-stopping romance that I crave.
Another reason that Seth and Reba got a bit lost is a result of other character perspectives being included as well. Seth’s in-laws, Jerry and Sharon, are having a marital crisis after forty years together, which only added to the overall sense of strife in the story. Jerry really rubbed me the wrong way, because he’s a classic male chauvinist (which I’ve noticed this author sometimes writes even in romantic hero type roles), who seems to think that his wife’s place is to cook, clean, and generally take care of everything for him while he gets to golf, play cards, and do other retirement related activities with his buddies. Jerry is also rather autocratic, making arbitrary decisions for both himself and Sharon and expecting her to just go along with it. But what really annoyed me is his initial refusal to spend the holidays with his grandkids for weak reasons. What kind of grandfather is he? My own husband absolutely dotes on our two grandchildren and will never pass up a single minute he can spend with them, so this didn’t make any sense to me. I couldn’t help feeling like Sharon was right to finally be fed up after putting up with him for so long. But then she behaved in what I felt was a rather immature way, jumping to the conclusion that her husband and best friend were having an affair after merely seeing them together at a restaurant, and then she runs away without saying a word to them. After cooling off, she realizes it was silly of her to think such a thing, but the problem I had was that she refused to communicate (both of them did really). Their reconciliation was equally lacking in depth as Seth and Reba’s, maybe more so. It was cute, but I wasn’t left with any true sense that things would really change between them. Then there was a third supporting character perspective for Harriet, a lady at Seth and Reba’s church who seemed to think it was her God-given mission to judge and call out others for their “sin,” all under the guise of being a “good Christian.” Sure she gets taken down a peg by the end, but I didn’t really feel like her POV was necessary or added anything to the story except a sense of frustration for me. IMHO, all three of these characters needed to act their age (60+ years), instead of like immature teenagers.
I went into reading Mrs. Miracle thinking it would be a charming Mary Poppins type story about a nanny/housekeeper who helps a young widower get past his grief and find love again, while turning his spirited children around. Unfortunately this part of the story only took up maybe a third of the book, which was far too little to my way of thinking. If the other character POVs had been left out, Seth and Reba’s characterizations and relationship could have been built out much more fully. Not to mention, the title character herself was little more than a background player. Mrs. Miracle just kind of hovers on the periphery instead of being a primary cast member. In Debbie Macomber’s other Angel books, the angels are front and center and the reader gets to see just how they’re helping people, however misguided their attempts might have been. But here Mrs. Miracle is occasionally seen, but rarely heard. We only get her perspective a couple of time for maybe a page or two, which was disappointing. I didn’t necessarily want Mrs. Miracle to be the comic relief like the author’s other angels are, but I think Ms. Macomber could have maintained Mrs. Miracle’s more serious demeanor while still giving her more to do. As far as Jerry, Sharon, and Harriet, I could have done without their POVs entirely. I didn’t really feel like they added anything meaningful to the story. If anything, they only added more arguing and conflict, which just made me tense, when I was expecting a heartwarming holiday read. I guess it was meant to show how the magic and love surrounding Christmas can change people, but I still think the one storyline would have sufficed and would have been much better if the author had dug into it much deeper. The ending was nice, with the requisite HEAs all around. Overall, though, Mrs. Miracle ended up being somewhat disappointing for me and I can really only characterize it as an okay read. I’m sure I’ll probably read the next one of the series, though, because I know this author can do better.
January 25, 2014
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Seth Webster is in a bind. His rambunctious twin boys need a full-time babysitter/housekeeper and so far, all of the housekeepers he’s hired have quit. They’re unable to care for his troublesome kids. Then suddenly “the agency” sends Mrs. Merkle aka Mrs. Miracle as his housekeeper. Mrs. Miracle fits right into his household – she’s an awesome cook, and she seems to be able to control his wild boys.
Seth is still grieving over his late wife and when he meets travel agency owner Reba Maxwell, they share an instant attraction. Reba has a fractured relationship with her family – she has yet to forgive her sister for something that happened four years ago – she has not spoken to her sister since.
Also, Seth’s in-laws (the parents of his deceased wife) are facing problems in their marriage. Are their problems fixable?
Mrs. Miracle knows about Seth’s enduring grief, Reba’s unforgivable nature, and Seth’s in-laws marriage problems. Mrs. Miracle is all-knowing since she’s an angel. She does her best to help fix the problems from which these characters are suffering.
I enjoyed reading this book. It’s gentle, sweet, and I think most readers of inspirational romance would like this story. The Hallmark movie was shown last Christmas and I enjoyed that too. I’d recommend this book to all who like a good Christmas story.
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Seth Webster is in a bind. His rambunctious twin boys need a full-time babysitter/housekeeper and so far, all of the housekeepers he’s hired have quit. They’re unable to care for his troublesome kids. Then suddenly “the agency” sends Mrs. Merkle aka Mrs. Miracle as his housekeeper. Mrs. Miracle fits right into his household – she’s an awesome cook, and she seems to be able to control his wild boys.
Seth is still grieving over his late wife and when he meets travel agency owner Reba Maxwell, they share an instant attraction. Reba has a fractured relationship with her family – she has yet to forgive her sister for something that happened four years ago – she has not spoken to her sister since.
Also, Seth’s in-laws (the parents of his deceased wife) are facing problems in their marriage. Are their problems fixable?
Mrs. Miracle knows about Seth’s enduring grief, Reba’s unforgivable nature, and Seth’s in-laws marriage problems. Mrs. Miracle is all-knowing since she’s an angel. She does her best to help fix the problems from which these characters are suffering.
I enjoyed reading this book. It’s gentle, sweet, and I think most readers of inspirational romance would like this story. The Hallmark movie was shown last Christmas and I enjoyed that too. I’d recommend this book to all who like a good Christmas story.
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December 31, 2012
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read its follow up. Here are some of my favorite quotes to entice you:
God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.
Some marriages are made in heaven, but they all have to be maintained on earth.
Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, faith looks up.
Pick your friends, but not to pieces
A successful marriage isn't finding the right person, it's being the right person.
Scatter sunshine.
People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Swallowing angry words is much more palatable than having to eat them afterward.
Love looks through a telescope, not a microscope.
It's alright to sit on your pity pot every now and again Just be sure to flush when you are finished.
You'll notice that a turtle only makes progress when it sticks out it's neck.
God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.
Some marriages are made in heaven, but they all have to be maintained on earth.
Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, faith looks up.
Pick your friends, but not to pieces
A successful marriage isn't finding the right person, it's being the right person.
Scatter sunshine.
People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Swallowing angry words is much more palatable than having to eat them afterward.
Love looks through a telescope, not a microscope.
It's alright to sit on your pity pot every now and again Just be sure to flush when you are finished.
You'll notice that a turtle only makes progress when it sticks out it's neck.
September 15, 2014
What a fantastic story. Macomber’s smooth and low key writing brings this world together in a phenomenal manner. She draws you in with the tales of her characters, and keeps you there with the intricate plot development. One can easily picture each of the households that Macomber brings us into. Everything is presented in such a natural light that you find yourself transported there with ease.
I loved all of the characters that Macomber presents to us throughout. Everyone has a story to tell, and things go haywire just as often as they go right. It likens them to those that you meet every day. The way that their lives all intertwine is remarkable. It really makes you realise just how small this world is.
This was a fantastic story that I couldn’t put down. I read it in a single sitting. Her unique brand of storytelling never fails to draw me into the story.
I loved all of the characters that Macomber presents to us throughout. Everyone has a story to tell, and things go haywire just as often as they go right. It likens them to those that you meet every day. The way that their lives all intertwine is remarkable. It really makes you realise just how small this world is.
This was a fantastic story that I couldn’t put down. I read it in a single sitting. Her unique brand of storytelling never fails to draw me into the story.
December 22, 2010
I had heard that a movie had been made from this book, so I gave it a read. It was a fun, light Christmas tale. What made it more enjoyable was the presense of Mrs. Miracle. I really liked her and wanted more of her. Especially delightful were her words of wisdom at the beginning of each chapter. Advice like, God wants spiritual fruits, not religious nuts; A skeptic is a person, who when he sees the handwriting on the wall claims it's a forgery; If the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, you can bet the water bill is higher; and A closed mouth gathers no foot.
December 27, 2021
Mrs. Miracle arrives to take care of widower Seth's children just when he is at the end of his rope. It's not until weeks later when things have settled down that he discovers she didn't come from the employment agency he as been using. And she seems to be helping him connect with a young woman who he has noticed himself. There are several relationships in jeopardy here so Mrs. Miracle is busy for a while, but in the end everything is much improved, and she's off to her next assignment. It's a feel good story of people getting second chances in their relationships, both romantic and familial.
December 25, 2019
I asked someone to choose for me a Debbie Macomber Christmas book or two to read for the holiday season, because I told her that I wanted to “read a hallmark Christmas movie”. I was not disappointed. I flew threw this book as fast as I normally do Evanovich’s books. There were funny moments and many heartwarming scenes. Mrs. Miracle as a character seems so mysterious and wondrous. I will surely be reading more books of this series at future Christmastimes. The relatability of the characters makes the story all the more real, despite the magic of the book and season.
January 7, 2021
Really a very sweet story of many people finding exactly what they need with a little heavenly nudge from Mrs. Miracle!
December 7, 2021
What a wonderful heart warming story. Mrs. Miracle took the messy lives of several people and with a touch of Christmas magic...all the wrongs had been righted. Recommend for a magical holiday read.
December 31, 2021
lovely heartwarming read.
Lots of problems, a grandmotherly angel, a few happy ever after‘s. All set around Christmas. I really loved this book. Thank you Debbie Macomber.
Lots of problems, a grandmotherly angel, a few happy ever after‘s. All set around Christmas. I really loved this book. Thank you Debbie Macomber.
February 14, 2023
solo lo recomiendo a las personas que le gustan leer libros malos
para empezar, no me gustan las cosas de navidad, y este era justamente otro libro de navidad. es como una de esas peliculas nefastas que pasan cada navidad
tengo tantas cosas malas para decir que no se por donde empezar
voy a empezar diciendo que TODO el libro es predecible. te das cuenta enseguida lo que va a pasar.
QUE ES ESA MANERA DE EMPEZAR LOS CAPÍTULOS. cada capitulo empezaba con una frase NEFASTA como "sorrow looks back, worry looks around, and faith looks up" o "standing in the middle of the road is very dangerous: you get knocked down by the traffic from both sides"
por otra parte, seth es el tipico hombre inservible que no sabe hacer nada a sus 40 años. los hombres son inutiles, estoy completamente de acuerdo, pero me gusta que en los libros al menos no sea así.
despues, la relación de seth y reba¿? que es eso. solo se miraron dos veces y ya la gente les preguntaba que pasaba entre ellos. eso NO PASA. una sola cita, un solo beso, y ya estaban pensando en casarse. no puede ser
sobre jerry y sharon: era muy obvio que no se iban a divorciar. no tengo mucho para decir, de verdad.
para empezar, no me gustan las cosas de navidad, y este era justamente otro libro de navidad. es como una de esas peliculas nefastas que pasan cada navidad
tengo tantas cosas malas para decir que no se por donde empezar
voy a empezar diciendo que TODO el libro es predecible. te das cuenta enseguida lo que va a pasar.
QUE ES ESA MANERA DE EMPEZAR LOS CAPÍTULOS. cada capitulo empezaba con una frase NEFASTA como "sorrow looks back, worry looks around, and faith looks up" o "standing in the middle of the road is very dangerous: you get knocked down by the traffic from both sides"
por otra parte, seth es el tipico hombre inservible que no sabe hacer nada a sus 40 años. los hombres son inutiles, estoy completamente de acuerdo, pero me gusta que en los libros al menos no sea así.
despues, la relación de seth y reba¿? que es eso. solo se miraron dos veces y ya la gente les preguntaba que pasaba entre ellos. eso NO PASA. una sola cita, un solo beso, y ya estaban pensando en casarse. no puede ser
sobre jerry y sharon: era muy obvio que no se iban a divorciar. no tengo mucho para decir, de verdad.
November 4, 2022
Mrs. Miracle is a wonderful heartwarming Christmas story. Seth is attempting to raise his high-spirited twin boys on his own after the death of his wife. After the last housekeeper quits weeks before Christmas and the employment agency is out of qualified candidates Emily Merkle (aka Mrs. Miracle) shows up at his door. She reminds me of an older version of Mary Poppins carrying a basket of delicious chicken pot pie. Furthermore, she cleans up the house, acts as a surregate grandmother to the boys, and helps Seth with his grief by acting as a matchmaker with Reba. In addition, I loved the uplifting quotes sprinkled throughout the book as well as the recipes.
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December 15, 2017
A very sweet story, perfect for Christmas reading!
November 20, 2018
Cheesy but a fun holiday read 🎄
January 1, 2019
Ane enjoyable read. Mrs. Merkle, or Mrs. Miracle as the twins Judd and Jason call her, comes at just the right time to help all the wounds being suffered by the Webster family. It is a light, Christmas read, and makes you believe in angels all over again.
December 2, 2019
Book was a nice light read but it never really grabbed me.
December 18, 2020
A light read and cute story.
December 20, 2022
Enjoyed this book a lot! Great Christmas read!
January 1, 2018
easy to read. Likeable characters.
January 14, 2018
Oh what a lovely story it was!
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