This book caught my eye because of a man advertising for a bride on a billboard. But what kept me reading was the way he treated her with so much kindness and genuine interest in her. But likewise what keeps me from giving this more than 3 stars was partially how well he treated her. She was constantly doing her own thing and never treated him as well and that really bothered me. In the end I was also frustrated with how fast everything moved. I guess I just enjoy the courtship more than I enjoy the intimate scenes.

I received a copy of this through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

An Engagement in Seattle: Groom Wanted\Bride Wanted
by Debbie Macomber

Not exactly her best ever book. However, the one story with the billboard... and Chase----- I liked a lot.. the other was so so. I must say I was a little disappointed for this is one of my favorite authors. So..... I backed up and read it again. This time, I can say I gave it four stars instead of 2. I liked her characters and her way of writing the stories. I absolutely adored the billboard romance. It was different and had twists I did not expect! I would of liked more on this one. As for the other... it is interesting but just not my taste. you will not lose buying this book. Both are of interest and both are well written. It could not be otherwise with this author. I was given this book in return for an honest review. Anna

Debbie Macomber's books are always enjoyable and well written. I really enjoyed Bride Wanted. Fun modern mail order bride story!

A cute story though slightly predictable ending. When Lesley is mugged and Chase assists in taking down the thief much does she know that he will steal her heart. Chase has come to Seattle to find a bride, he decides to take out a billboard ad to hopefully find "Mrs. Right". When he rescues Lesley, she rescues his heart. Thank you Harlequin for this advance copy. I look forward to putting in on a Valentines display.

Chase wants a wife to take back to Alaska. He has an unusual way to find one. He advertises on a billboard. Lesley is the only woman who interests him so he hires her.

This was not exactly my cup of tea. Lesley hit one of my pet peeves. She was a whiney woman, something that really gets on my nerves. In the end I didn’t really care if they got together. Thank you to net galley for a copy of this book.

This was a quickie romance in every sense. The book (a reissue of an older edition) focuses on the romance between Chase and Lesley, which happens very quickly, and not much else. There isn't so much character development in this book as in others of Debbie Macomber, nor is there much storyline.

I realize after adding this book to my list it was not new(got it from netgalley) but a reissue of book originally printed in 2011. Chase has come to Seattle from Alaska to find himself a bride. He puts up a billboard advertising a wife only to have found a love interest saving Lesley from being mugged. As with Ms. Macomber book you cannot go wrong. Her books are uplifting and sweet. Review on Amazon and netgalley.

I opened An Engagement in Seattle on my Kindle. Imagine my surprise when I discovered a different book! It is Say My Name by Allegra Huston. How do I get Debbie Macomber’s book?

Debbie Macomber is one of my favorite authors. Her stories are always heartwarming and sweet with characters you can't help but adore. This book was no exception! I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Leslie is left stunned and heartbroken after her fiance breaks off their engagement and marries someone else. Then on the day her wedding was supposed to take place, her purse is snatched in a store parking lot. Desperate to retrieve her belongings, she runs after the thief but is unable to catch him. An unknown hero rushes in to save the day. That hero is none other than Chase Goodman. Chase had come to Seattle from his home in Alaska to find a wife. He had such a short time to do just that, so he advertised on a billboard "Bride Wanted".

Although she didn't know at first that Chase was the man behind the billboard, Leslie soon became interested in this man and a warm relationship soon developed. Things did not go smoothly however! Tony, Leslie's ex-fiance created problems and Leslie's mother wasn't all too keen on this relationship either. But a HEA prevailed!

I have to say that the romance in this book gave me tingles, and oh how I love those tingles! There was enough steam to let you know what was happening without having it thrown in your face (if you know what I mean). It definitely gives you a good dose of romance!

Another great Christmas romance by Debbie. Read each one every year

An Engagement in Seattle was an average read with a decent supporting cast. Chase and Lesley are likable, but she is way too boring a character to actually care about, I wish that there was more character development. However it was nice to see their HEA in the end.

Debbie Macomber delivers a wonderful novel yet again.

I absolutely love most of Debbie Macomber's books, but this one was just okay to me. The relationship between Chase and Lesley felt so rushed. It was almost like insta-love. Chase was an amazing guy and Lesley deserved some happiness after what her ex did, but it was just too fast. I wanted more of a build-up so that I could fall in love with the characters as they fell in love, and I never quite felt as though they did fall in love. I just never really connected with them. I found myself wanting to know more about Daisy, and I really wanted her to find love with a good man. She was more interesting than Lesley. I also would have liked for April, Lesley's ex-fiance's wife, to have been involved in the story. I wanted her to show up and dump his sorry behind. I liked the overall idea of the story but the plot wasn't as fleshed out as it should have been.

According to the back cover copy above, this book has two stories; my NetGalley only had one, and it was about what you would expect from a romance novel bundled with another in one volume.

Chase was a man on a mission--he wanted a bride and was advertising for one. In the mean time, he met Lesley whose snatched purse he rescued, and he fell hard and quick. Lesley was recovering from having her heart broken when her fiance of several years dropped her just before the wedding, to marry a co-worker. She decides she will marry him and go with him to Alaska. Of course once they get there she realizes just how small the town is...but this is a romance novel so...

About the best grade I give these short formula romances is a B-, so that's what this one gets.

This is sweet and clean and like the romances from years ago. A kind-hearted "bear" of a man needs a wife and meets her in Seattle.

I love Debbie Macomber and this book was no exception. Pure love and romance with quite a twist. A love story that was accidental and even more beautiful because of that. Started with a broken heart and haven't we all been there? Good dialogue, well drawn characters. I enjoyed it all.

I didn't know going into this book that I was going to get two books in one... what a nice surprise!! Both of these books were typical Debbie Macomber style- which is a good thing. Her books are always to fun, light-hearted, sexy, and just a good read!

Single Chase wanted a wife but he lived in Alaska where basically he would always be single as there were no women living there. So he decided to go to Seattle and buy a billboard advertising he was looking for a wife.
Lesley had her heart broken 6 months prior by her fiancé and wasn’t looking to get hurt again.
She accidentally meets Chase not realizing the billboard was his.
Chase interviews many women but his heart is with Lesley. Can he convince her to marry him and move to a very, very small town in Alaska? Will she go even after her ex fiancé who broke her heart gets involved?
A feel good story that will make you smile

Lesley's fiance dumped her a few months before their wedding and married someone else. It's awkward, because all three of them teach at the same Seattle elementary school. When Chase stops an attempted robbery, she wonders if maybe she can trust another man--but of course, there are other complications. Debbie's books are always pleasant escapist reading for me, and this one was no exception..