Sometimes you just need a sappy story to pick you up out of the doldrums and set you right and make everything right with the world again. Nothing heavy, nothing extreme… Just a feel good story that makes your heart happy.
A huge name in the literary world, I can’t tell you how many Debbie Macomber books I’ve read and reviewed. But I think this one is my favorite. Here are my thoughts and review for this upcoming release.
Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber
Publisher : Ballantine Books (October 19, 2021)
ISBN-13 : 978-1984818812
OVERVIEW:
Lindy Carmichael isn’t feeling particularly joyful when she returns home to Wenatchee, Washington, for Christmas. The man she thought was “the one” has cheated on her with her best friend, and she feels completely devoid of creativity in her graphic-design job. Not even carolers or Christmas cookies can cheer her up—but Lindy’s mother, Ellen, remembers an old tradition that might lift her daughter’s spirits.
Reading through a box of childhood letters to Santa and reminiscing about what she’d wished for as a young girl may be just the inspiration Lindy needs. With Ellen’s encouragement, she decides to write a new letter to Santa, one that will encourage her to have faith and believe just as she’d done all those years ago. Little does Lindy know that this exercise in gratitude will cause her wishes to unfold before her in miraculous ways. And, thanks to some fateful twists of Christmas magic—especially an unexpected connection with a handsome former classmate—Lindy ultimately realizes that there is truly no place like home for the holidays.
Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber Review
Those that enjoy women’s fiction and women’s romance stories love Debbie Macomber and while I’ve read and reviewed several of her books, it’s been a while since I picked one up. I was excited to check out this Christmas story.
Right from the beginning of the book my heart was just singing. It’s a sweet simple sappy story that just had me smiling throughout the entire book.
The plot is familiar and the story is a clean romance. But it’s perfectly written in such a uplifting manner. It reminds us that even when we struggle and we have heartbreaks in our life, something good usually comes out of it. They say when a door doesn’t open, it wasn’t supposed to be your door, and that’s what the story is all about.
Lighthearted and refreshing Dear Santa is just a special story that brings a smile to your face and provides a beautiful escape for a few hours. Definitely one to pick up and read over and over.
5 STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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