I always have to read the Christmas books from this author as they are always just light-hearted fluffy fun.

Lindy is at a crossroads in her life and not feeling very joyful. The one man she thought was 'the one' cheated on her with her best friend. Her job isn't treating her right either and it seems she has to work harder than others to get ahead. Her mother wants her to come home for Christmas and she has decided to go.

At her mothers as she is taking about things her mom reminds her about the letters she had written to Santa and how she has kept them. She tells her to read them as she never asked for things regular kids would ask for and it seemed that is an unusual want her wishes always happened. Then her mom tells her to write a new letter to Santa.

Lindy thought that was dumb and she wasn't going to do it but then she decides to do it anyway. She ask for a friend like she had as a child and for a man who would treat her well. Then a strange thing happens the next day.

I liked Lindy and Will and thought they made a cute couple. I thought this was just a sweet romance and as always just a fun Christmas story and that is what you always get with a Debbie Macomber Christmas book!

I think my one complaint might be that I felt the ending was quite rushed, other than that I really enjoyed it.

I may be biased because I love just about everything that Debbie Macomber writes. I loved this book. It's the perfect holiday read. It's cute, heartwarming, has great chemistry, a touch of magic, and a lot of heart. If you just want something light and happy, this is a great book.

This book has all the ingredients you need for a holiday romance, it has hope, love, and second chances while still being a realistic and contemporary fiction novel.

Always a great read. You can count on Debbie Macomber. Lindy is going through a not joyful time so she returns home for Christmas. Her mother try’s to gets her in the spirt by letting her read her pass letters she wrote to Santa as a young child. She remembers the spirt and decides to write a letter right then and there. Can you wants and wishes come through?

Lindy Carmichael has been going through a rough patch and is looking forward to some time with her family for Christmas. The return home to Wenatchee, Washington takes on new meaning as she reconnects with old friends. Will reading through her old letters to Santa put the sparkle back on Christmas?

Debbie Macomber delivers another Hallmark Channel worthy Christmas romance. Although her stories are predictable and often similar to each other, sometimes it is nice to read a clean romance about a person who realizes that she has more to offer the world. Not the best book I ever read, but not the worst, the magic of Christmas comes alive in a year where not many miracles have happened. This beach read, wrapped up in holiday paper, will be enjoyable to those who like the genre.

I wish the author had spent more time developing the characters and exploring the setting, but this quick read was enjoyable nevertheless. Readers who like Christian holiday romances will enjoy Dear Santa.

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy of Dear Santa by NetGalley and the publisher, Ballantine Books. The decision to read and review this book was entirely my own.

I would love to see this book made into a Hallmark movie! Thank you Net-Galley Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Ballantine Books for the opportunity to read this story.

This was a quick read for me. I was able to dive right in and not put it down.

Lindy Carmichael has decided to go home for Christmas this year. Taking 2 weeks to spend with
family, much needed time after disappointments and betrayal is what she needs. Her mom gives her letters that she wrote to Santa as a young girl to read, which Lindy thinks is a waste of time why would she want to read them. She does eventually read them and decides what the heck and writes another letter.

Will her wishes to Santa come true? Time will only tell. I loved this sweet romance. A little bit of Christmas magic, romance and life lessons all wrapped into a great story. You can never go wrong with a DM Christmas story!

Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber is the sweetest Christmas story, I loved every second of it. The storyline is of Lindy Carmichael coming home for the holidays in not the best frame of mind. Lindy rekindles some old friendships, something she desperately needs after having been burned in her most-recent relationships. Dear Santa is full of Christmas joy and spirit, I would highly recommend putting this one at the top of your Christmas story to-read list!

This book fell into my December, holiday read marathon. Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber is a cute holiday read. The lead character comes home, after her life falls apart. Her boyfriend has been cheating on her, with her best friend and she is waiting to hear about a big project at work. When she gets home her mother decides to cheer her up by showing her all the letters she wrote to Santa over the years. Lindy Carmichael thinks this is a silly exercise to find some happiness. But the longer she is home and the more letters she reads.. she starts to feel some joy.. Dear Santa, reminds of all the joys and traditions Christmas brings. How coming home and being with family can help a heart heal. And maybe just maybe a Christmas miracle or two can come true.. I love a read like this, happy and hopeful.. always wins for me..

Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber is the perfect holiday read. Ms Macomber never fails to deliver the perfect feel good holiday story. Here, Santa himself has a hand in helping a woman reconnect with the least likely man from her past. Santa is a great matchmaker. This is the perfect read for the holidays or a long weekend. I loved it. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

A pleasant Hallmark movie-like story that is perfect to read at this time of year. Lindy returns to her childhood home for Christmas in a discontented mood. In a few days, thanks to a magical Santa, her life improves and her mood takes a definite upward turn. Charming and entertaining. Thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for providing an ARC.

I loved this story , was a very cute story line and I enjoed reading it very much. I hope there is a follow up story . it's nice to just read a clean fun story for a change.

Everything you would expect from a Christmas book! Second chance romance, fun characters, a beautiful setting, and a lot of Christmas magic. This one was enjoyable! 4⭐️

A definite read for the holidays. Some decisions to be made; but Santa is there to help this almost 30 year old with her decision.

Dear Santa was a heartwarming Christmas story. Heartbroken Lindy is returning to her hometown over Christmas break. She’s discovered that her best friend has been secretly having an affair with her (Lindy’s) boyfriend.

The breakup is hard for Lindy, so when she returns home for Christmas she’s looking for some downtime – some time for rest and relaxation.

Things take an interesting turn when she finds an old letter that she wrote to Santa. Intrigued, she writes a letter to Santa telling him of her hopes and dreams.

I loved how Lindy’s trip turned interesting when she encounters Peggy, her childhood best friend. The two reconnect and their friendship is revived. She also runs into Billy – a boy that didn’t hold good memories for her.

As the story unfolds you see a romance blossoming and Lindy is forced with making an important decision. She struggles with this decision and considers how her actions may affect her family and friends.

One part of the story that really resonated with me was when Peggy and Lindy were talking about how they first met. Peggy reminded Lindy that when she first arrived in their neighborhood she was the only Black person in their class. Peggy ate lunch alone and Lindy joined her and asked if she had rollerblades. Lindy then invited Peggy to her house so that they could play.

I could relate to that because when my family moved to a new neighborhood when I was ten I was the only person of color in my class. Folks were mean and used racial slurs. It was awful and to this day, I wish we’d never moved. I did make friends in my new neighborhood but I still preferred our old home. My family used to live on a military base and there were more people of different races. I missed living in that environment.

Dear Santa is a delightful book to read over the holidays. It will also make you question if Santa really exists.

Love the story of Lindy and her letters to Santa both past and present. Very warming read and the characters are so loveable! The Santa was so wonderful in the story too!

A heartwarming holiday story about forgiveness and second chances along with the magic of
Santa Claus. If you need a quick feel-good read to put you in the holiday spirit this is it.

Debbie delivers another sweet holiday romance. Traditions are a big part of Christmas for me and reading one of Ms. Macomber’s is certainly a part of that. In the hectic hustle of the season, it’s comforting to hunker down and visit a time honored treasure. The story has all the elements one loves about her books. Lindy is at a crossroads and decides to head home for the holidays. At her mother’s encouragement she rereads her childhood letters to Santa and is inspired to write a new letter. Will Santa grant her wishes? She meets up with her childhood “tormentor” and sparks fly. Fate and the magic of Christmas fill Lindy’s soul. In the end she discovers home is where the heart is. Thank you for the ARC #DearSanta #NetGalley

A sweet yearly book from Debbie Macomber that I look forward to every year. This story is about Lindy Carmichael who just broke up with a man and is not in the Christmas spirit. Her mom reminds her that she used to write a letter to Santa so she decides to continue the tradition. Exciting situations happen and help make the season truly magical.

Dear Santa is a wonderful Christmas read - full of love, hope, and second chances. I enjoyed the story from start to finish. Lindy opened her heart to the magic of Christmas - with a little help from Santa. This would make a wonderful movie!

It isn’t Christmas without a new Debbie Macomber novel. Dear Santa, is a sweet story. Lindy Carmichael has returned to her hometown for Christmas. She doesn’t have the Christmas spirit after finding out that her boyfriend was cheating on her with her best friend. Her mother tries to lift her spirits by showing her old letters she had written to Santa as a youth. As a lark, Lindy writes an adult version to Santa asking for a new best friend and boyfriend. She soon rediscovers her old childhood best friend Peggy and her nemesis Billy. Will Lindy be able to put her life back together and rediscover the magic of Christmas?

I loved this shorty and cozy story. It was filled with the spirit of Christmas. I really loved this premise with the letters to Santa. It made me wonder what I wrote to Santa about as a kid. I loved Billy’s story as well. Isn’t it interesting as an adult to really learn about others that you grew up with and discover that there was a lot going on that you didn’t know about? This book is a clean read and does have a magical Santa in it as well. I liked the reconnection with family and friends, and the rethinking of life after it falls apart.

I read Dear Santa as the December pick for the Brenda Novak Book Group. Brenda Novak had a fun Christmas party with Debbie Macomber which can still be viewed on her Facebook page. Debbie Macomber talks about her inspiration for this novel. It was a lot of fun!

Overall, Dear Santa is an enjoyable Christmas novel.

Book Source: Review copy from Netgalley. Thank-you! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.