Her parents sound wonderful.

Jerk is too tame a word. I have a feeling he pursued Celeste.

Small world.

Man bun, blech.

Poor Peggy.

Oof, no good deed goes unpunished, I guess.

This is making me hungry.

Aw, Peter is so cute.

Yay!

Many years ago I read several of Debbie Macomber’s books and truly enjoyed them, so I was excited to read her latest Christmas novel. Dear Santa was a sweet story, that will put you in the Christmas spirit, about love, loss, and renewing old relationships. Unfortunately, I did find it very predictable and cliche. For example, in one chapter as the two main characters exit their vehicle, it just happens to begin to snow.

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This was a magical walk down memory lane, the one in my childhood where I wrote letters to Santa and got my wishes answered. Lindy is a graphic designer, living alone in Seattle and focused on her career. Then she takes the holidays off and returns home to the little town of Wenatchee. There, she decides to write a letter to Santa. She needs a friend, wants a love interest and it would be great if her proposal at work gets accepted. Through a series of coincidences, Lindy finds herself fact to face with a Santa who promises to answer her wish list. The plot was so well written that it was like being in the middle of the story. And, of course, the characters were well-developed, with all of the qualities that one would expect in people raised in a sweet small town. I loved the extra details, like the Christmas Eve service and a party with cookies for everyone. The sled rides with her nephew Peter were as exhilarating for me as they seemed to be for the young boy. I lived each scene as the author wrote it because she has a magnificent flair for telling a story and enlisting the readers to participate in its magic. The book was a fast read and worth every minute that I spent reading it. Family, wholesome love, choosing priorities wisely and counting on a future with your loved ones were all themes that make this book memorable and a real Christmas reading delight.
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I always enjoy Debbie Macomber’s books. I thought the decision that needed to be made in Dear Santa was handled well and was not sappy. I look forward to more of Macomber’s books.

What a way to lead into the holiday spirit and as always Debbie Macomber does it right! Letters have the perfect reminiscent quality to bring family and friends together with ties that bind and heal. A real feel good snuggle, Thank you netgalley for this thoughtful time!

Dear Santa is the latest Christmas story by Debbie Macomber. Lindy goes home for Christmas with her family. She loves her job at Media Blast but feels she still has to prove herself to her team. She has pitched a large account and if they get it she thinks things will change. While she is home her mother pulls out the old letters she sent to Santa as a child. One year she tells Santa that Billy deserves coal for picking on her. As an adult she learns what really happened to him that year and feels a bit guilty. She decides to bake him cookies to apologize for her mean thoughts but will it also lead to a Christmas romance?
I really enjoyed this sweet story and recommend it to everyone. It would make a nice Christmas gift for the romantic or Debbie Macomber fan in your life.
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I wish to thank NetGalley and Random House – Ballantine Books Publishers for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. I have voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Just in time for the holidays, Debbie Macomber has brought us another lovely Christmas romance novel. It is set in Washington State when a young woman returns home for a two week holiday to celebrate with her family and rediscover the Magic of letters to Santa. This is a quick read and one you will love. Grab a cup of cocoa and settle in for a few hours of delightful escape from everyday worries. This book reminds us of why we love Debbie Macomber’s storytelling. She never disappoints her readers.

This is another wining book from the Awesome Debbie Macomber! Set during Christmas, this is a sweet romance book with Santa, love, and family. I greatly enjoyed this book and if you are looking for a woman who is trying to find her way in the world after heartbreak and difficult decisions in her work & personal life, then this is the book for you!

This is such a wonderful book!
It's a charming, heartwarming
& moving story. I was captivated
from the first page to the last.
I truly enjoyed reading it.
Billy ❤ Lindy, are perfect together.
Great characters & small town charm. Everything you love in a
true Holiday romance.
RECOMMEND FOR EVERYONE!!

She never fails to bring that Christmas warmth no matter what time of year it is. Debbie Macomber is the true queen of Christmas romance. Dear Santa was yet again a quick and lovely read which made me long for the days of snow, cookies, and that special time with loved ones.

This is a cute Christmas story. It’s filled with the magic of the season and the childhood thrill of believing in Santa. More importantly, it’s also filled with the love of family, good friends, and that special someone. This book is the perfect feel-good and heartwarming way to get into the Christmas spirit.

I'm a sucker for love stories set at Christmas but Debbie Macomber has created such a fun and lighthearted holiday story.

Lindy returns home for a vacation around Christmas with a broken heart, a friendship gone and a proposal for work up in the air. Her mom tries to remind her of the joy she had in Christmas's past by bringing out her letters to Santa. Stirring memories, her mom encourages her to write one now. Lindy obliges but little does she know how one letter may potentially change her life.

Debbie does an amazing job with building characters and telling a story that is not only relatable but heartwarming. When you read about Lindy's hometown and her family, as a reader, you wish you could go visit for the day!

If you are looking for a sweet love story with a lovely Christmas backdrop, look no further than Dear Santa.

Dear Santa is another darling Christmas novel by Debbie Macomber! Lindy goes home for Christmas, unhappy with her job in Seattle, having broken up with her boyfriend who had cheated on her with her best friend. It was not the happiest of Christmases. Her mother pulled out her old letters to Santa and Lindy decides to write a new one...will it make her Christmas wishes come through?

Written in the endearing style that Debbie Macomber is known for, Dear Santa is a quick, delightful Christmas read. I couldn't put it down! I love when love prevails! Thank you to the author, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

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I adore Debbie Macomber book's when her comes out I'm in.  Dear Santa is a heartwarming delightful read it differently made me in the Christmas spirit 5 star read 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟



Happy Reading Lisa 📚

Debbie Macomber has done it again. This is a great book. It is one that you can’t put down. The two main characters are Lindy and Billy. They have known each other all their lives. When Lindy was little she would write Santa letters. Everything she asked for she got. She comes home for a two week vacation at Christmas. She writes Santa a letter asking for three things. As the story unfolds she receives all three things. Then she has to make the decision if she wants to return to her old life or quit and start a new life.

I live Debbie's books. They are so heartwarming and thoughtful. She makes you think about what's important in life with every book she writes.

Dear Santa is a heartwarming story that you'll enjoy reading this Christmas season. The characters were childhood friend and reconnected as adults. You'll live how this plays out.

I requested to read and review this book for free from Ballantins Books. Debbie Macomber has written another winner. This book will bring a smile to your face. This book has some mystery, romance and some drama. Lindy is a hard working gal that has had some things happen in life that is making her down. Billy is hard working want to prove himself. Life hasn't always been easy for him. And Peggy the champion that will cheer you on no matter what. This book is about forgiveness and can love truly exist. Can things in our past prevent our future. And can Santa be real? This book can be read anywhere and by anyone.

Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber
Book starts out with a note from the author as to how she got the idea for this story. Dedication page.
Store starts with Lindy, she is back home for the holidays, loving she has a place to go.
She has news for them and tells them of losing her boyfriend to her best friend and out of a place to live but she solves that.
She mother had saved all the letters Lindy had written to Santa over the years so this year she wants a new best friend.
She ends up shopping and meets up with her old friend from junior high and they run into owner of the place they are eating.
She had once written a letter to Santa about him and once she hears the troubles they had that Christmas she feels real bad.
Her mom has an idea, cookies for him.... he shares cookies and coffee in his office with her.
She designs websites and can help him out...and he has a nice way of showing his appreciation.
Love scavenger hunt she has with her new friends, so fun and a riddle to solve. Magical special day at Leavenworth, so festive.
She gets a shock when she sits to talk to Santa. They see each other frequently and she is able to help pass out candy canes to the children.
love how the Christmas day went and the week after Lindy and Billy spend together.
His sister at the snowy hill gets her thinking of her decision to stay or to go back to the city to her job and apartment. Others have tried to persuade her to stay also...she also gives the hint of family secrets...
Her spouse have all their money invested in his restaurant and don't want to lose it.... Lindy has to go back to the city for work....
An excerpt "Jingle all the way" is included at the end along with about the author.
I received this review copy from Ballantine Books via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

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4.5 stars

I love Christmas-themed books, and Debbie Macomber is one of my favorite authors, so this is a winning combination!

The characters are relatable and realistic, and the setting and prose quickly pull the reader into. This is a quick, uplifting read that is perfect to get the reader in a holiday mood. And if you're wanting a bit of positivity with all that's going on in the world, this fits that bill, as well, as it shows the kindness and hope one often things of with the Christmas season. Macomber's latest would make a wonderful Hallmark movie.