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I felt like I was in the middle of a Hallmark movie. I read through this story so fast and was sad when it ended. As a new mom and someone who has done elderly care, I know how hard it can be to manage these tasks. Kindness and compassion goes a long way.

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It is very rare for me to give five stars on a book but this one was amazing! Adoption is very dear to me as I adopted my daughter over twenty years ago. The struggles and emotions are indescribable. Laurel and Zach were portrayed true-to-life in this regard. Plus, it was a bonus to have an appearance by the angels Shirley, Goodness and Mercy! This one will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit!

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Christmas is still 3 months away, but I was so excited to read Debbie Macomber’s newest Christmas book, A Mrs. Miracle Christmas!

Laurel McCullough and her husband, Zach, dream of expanding their family and having a baby. They have struggled for years with infertility and have suffered heartbreak after heartbreak with unsuccessful adoptions. This Christmas, Laurel turns her focus to her aging grandmother, Helen and finding her a caregiver. Laurel has no luck in finding a caregiver and then miraculously a guardian angel named Mrs. Miracle shows up at their door!

This story follows these characters during the holiday season and it is a heartwarming treat! Mrs. Miracle has been featured in some of Macomber’s other Christmas novels and a couple of them have even been made into Hallmark movies.

Debbie Macomber is one of my go-to authors and I am never disappointed with her storytelling. I will admit that the story is predictable, but it is very well-written and you can’t help but fall in love with the characters and their story. I finished this one in two days. If you are looking for a cozy and easy holiday read, I highly recommend this one.

4/5 stars!

I appreciate @netgalley and @ballantinebooks for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Have the tissues ready. An absolutely beautiful book. Warmth, inspiration and fun. I love the Mrs Miracle series and this is a home run. Fabulous read.

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This book is a delightful and incredible, sweet read. It was wonderful written. I enjoyed the storyline. The characters Laurel and Jack are wonderful. It was easy to read and a page turner.
I received a complimentary ARC from the publisher through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are of my own.

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A Mrs. Miracle Christmas is a book that will warm your heart and get you in the Christmas spirit. Debbie Macomber delivers a genuine loving story.

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One of my favorite things about this time of year is a holiday release from Debbie Macomber. A Mrs. Miracle Christmas is an early holiday present that surpasses any expectations that you might have. Mrs. Miracle is one of my favorite characters that Debbie Macomber has created, but she also included Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy...the three goofy but, lovable angels from her previous holiday books. A great holiday read that is funny and pulls at your heart strings.

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Christmas is not complete without a Christmas book by Debbie Macomber. A Mrs. Miracle Christmas is wonderful. I haven’t enjoyed one of Ms. Macomber’s Christmas books as much as this one since the Season of Angels when I first discovered this author yeas ago. More faith based than many of her romances, I identified with the characters dealing with the issues of aging and dementia. It gave me encouragement as a loved family member of mine is now like Laurel’s grandmother. Her grandmother’s health is but one of Laurel’s disappointments in life. There are unexpected joys in this story with the biggest coming to Zach and Laurel.

Keeping your faith when dreams seems to be completely shattered is a lesson that Zach and especially Laurel learn through her grandmother and special companion, Mrs. Miracle. I LOVED Shirley, Goodness and Mercy making an appearance. Sometimes more than one angel is required. Such an uplifting, encouraging story for anyone.

The publisher through Net Galley provided an ARC. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts.

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This is a wonderful book with one of my very favorite characters, Mrs. Miracle. Laurel and Zach have had a difficult time trying to have a baby, and have been through several heartbreaking situations. Laurel loses faith in ever having a family,. When her grandmother begins to show signs of dementia, Mrs. Miracle arrives to be her caregiver. While her presence is a true blessing, Zach hides a secret from Laurel that could end their marriage. It was wonderful having Mrs. Miracle and her fellow angels in a story again. Please keep them coming Debbie Macomber!

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A very heart-warming and touching story. Laurel and Zach desperately want children. They have tried everything, but have been unable to conceive. They fostered a little boy and after becoming very attached, his father decided that he would not give him up for adoption. Laurel's grandmother is starting to have memory problems and needs a care taker. When Mrs. Miracle shows up on their doorstep, just when they need her, their lives change. They do need a miracle and Mrs. Miracle is very happy to help.

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I received an Advanced Reader Copy from Ballantine Books and NetGalley for my unbiased opinion of the book. This book centers around one of our favorite angels that Debbie Macomber has created. Mrs. Miracle arrives in the nick of time to help Laurel McCullough, her husband Zach and grandmother Helen. Lauren and Zach are unable to have children and been unsuccessful trying to adopt a child. Meanwhile, Helen is having memory issues and can't be left alone anymore. Since the holidays are fast approaching, ignoring problems of the past are no longer possible. Mrs. Miracle arrives and immediately takes over the household watching Helen and working on everyone's faith which is lacking and hope for a newborn to adopt. What would Christmas season be without our angels around us. Thank you, Debbie, for writing another fabulous novel!

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The beloved Mrs. Miracle is back for another wonderful Christmas story. I always look forward to Debbie Macomber’s Christmas books. A Mrs. Miracle Christmas did not disappoint.

Once again Mrs. Miracle arrives just when she is needed to help a family through a difficult time. Laurel McCullough is a first grade teacher. She loves her students, but longs for a child of her own. Laurel and Zach have been dealt one disappointment after another. It begins to look like they will never be blessed with a baby.

When Laurel’s beloved Nana begins to have memory problems and difficulties living alone, they move into her home to help her. After Nana becomes lost in her own neighborhood, Laurel realizes that they can’t do it alone. Laurel contacts Caring Angels, a home care agency, for help. They have no available caregivers.

Laurel does not know what to do. She can’t take time away from her students. If she can just make it until the Christmas vacation, she will have two weeks to find help.

Then Mrs. Miracle shows up at the door saying that she is a “caring angel”. Laurel doesn’t understand because she was told that the agency had no caregivers available, but Mrs. Miracle has an answer for every question.

Mrs. Miracle takes control of the situation and Laurel begins to believe that she really is a miracle.

Ms. Macomber has a way of writing that really touches the reader’s heart. I definitely recommend A Mrs. Miracle Christmas and all of her previous Christmas books. They will definitely put you in the Christmas Spirit.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the author in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts are my own.

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This book is just what the soul needs in a Christmas book. It is clean and sweet and full of goodness...and angels! You can never miss with a Debbie Macomber book. Her characters always overcome an obstacle set before them and find love and contentment along the way.
The story of A Mrs. Miracle Christmas doesn't have a couple falling in love with each other, but fighting to keep that love strong. Laurel and Zack have been dealing with infertility for years and after having to return a baby they were hoping to adopt, Laurel has decided she can't take anymore. Zack is still hoping a baby will be found for them and he's been getting weird "signs" that that may just be the case.
Mrs. Miracle returns as Laurel's grandmother's caretaker and she's up to her old mysterious ways again. Will her angelic ways help bring Laurel and Zack a baby or is she just a bit wacky like Zack thinks?
I was given a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.

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Who doesn’t love a Mrs. Miracle story? Do you believe that we have angels among us? This is a very sweet story about Helen (Nana) who has problems with dementia and Laurel and Zach who are wanting so badly to be parents. As you follow their journey you will get some insight into what can happen in these situations. Of course, Mrs. Miracle helps them in ways only she can. I loved it and hope you will also. I received this book from NetGalley, but my opinion is my own.

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I loved this book! It was inspirational and left me with a such a good feeling. Laurel and Zach want a baby, but it looks like this is not to be. Laurel can't take any more disappoints and has closed off that part of her heart. In addition to this heart ache, her beloved grandmother is starting to need more help and appears to have some dementia. In steps Mrs. Miracle. She weaves peace and love and memories into all she does. Both for Laurel and for her grandmother.

This book leaves you with such a wonderful, warm fuzzy feeling. I loved it and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good Hallmark moment.

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Once I turned the first page on this one, I didn’t put it down until I was finished, and there is a teaser for another book, you will be hooked there also! I also loved that we are given an epilogue!
Debbie Macomber has done it again, and you don’t want to miss this feel good read, we really need to have one of these once in a while, and this doesn’t disappoint.
We are reunited with characters that we fell in love with in past books, and they will delight you here also.
This one is bound to give you warm fuzzy feelings along with a few tears!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Ballantine, and was not required to give a positive review.

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A Mrs.. Miracle Christmas is the perfect book to read to get in the holiday spirit. Debbie Macomber is a master at capturing the Christmas spirit. She sprinkles in the perfect amount of Christmas magic and delivers a heartwarming story.

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Just a feel good, wholesome Christmas miracle story you'll want to reread each holiday season. I tgink Macomber really knows how to get readers right in the feels.

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This starts out in a precarious situation with a woman with onset dementia and calling the police regarding her 10 year old missing granddaughter, Laurel. She had told the police that she was late coming home from school. Laurel walks into the house, as an adult with the police at her house. It is shortly before Christmas and the realization that grandma cannot stay home alone lies heavily on her shoulders, along with the debt from failed IVF. After speaking to the agency and being told there is a huge wait list, Laurel consults with her husband about what to do. He too has no idea what to do, so they decide to just hang tight until after the holidays. Shortly after this conversation, Mrs. Miracle appears at their door and has a solution to everything. Boy, could I sure use her in my life. Mrs. Miracle, I have a few stops for you to make..my house first, please! Did I mention my cousin with four kids who could also use a little Mrs. Miracle love and magic? PLEASE come my way!! Anyway, the book unfolds with Mrs. Miracle working her undeniable magic and interference, in a good way, in people's lives. A wish that Laurel never thought would come true is manifested. Mrs. Miracle is quite the Godsend! She is someone that I want in my household and wish that she would come and clean up my house, organize my life and fix what is broken. This is what Mrs. Miracle does and this book does not disappoint! I love everything Debbie writes and was so happy that I was able to review this one. I want to just hug Mrs Miracle after this book! If you are looking for a nice, heartfelt book, you will find it here and it ends with a smile, but it leaves you longing for Debbie to write yet another book and wonder why you torture yourself when you know another Christmas book is not coming out until next year. In the meantime, I will sit here and long for said book. Thanks Debbie for warming my heart on a not so cold fall day!

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Laurel McCullough and her husband Zach needed to figure out what to do about her grandmother. Her health was declining and she was beginning to have bouts of confusion and memory loss. They lived with with her, but she was alone during the day while they were both at work. Laurel was also battling depression. She and Zach had been trying for years to have a baby and had even attempted adoption with no success. Laurel had given up on her dream of becoming a mother and it hurt her Grandmother to see her loss of faith. Then Mrs Miracle arrived on their doorstep......
What a wonderful Christmas book. This book not only touched my heart, but it renewed my faith. It is very uplifting and it will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit!

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