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Christmas Wishes
by
Debbie Macomber (Goodreads Author)
Christmas Letters
Katherine O'Connor (known as K.O.) adores her five-year-old twin nieces; and strongly objects to her sister's plans to dispense with Christmas. Zelda is following the theories of child psychologist Wynn Jeffries, author of The Free Child (and, as it happens, K.O.'s neighbor). K.O. is particularly horrified by his edict to "bury Santa under the sleigh," and...more
Katherine O'Connor (known as K.O.) adores her five-year-old twin nieces; and strongly objects to her sister's plans to dispense with Christmas. Zelda is following the theories of child psychologist Wynn Jeffries, author of The Free Child (and, as it happens, K.O.'s neighbor). K.O. is particularly horrified by his edict to "bury Santa under the sleigh," and...more
Mass Market Paperback, 427 pages
Published
October 16th 2007
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This book was great. I have read many Christmas books this month, and this was the best (in my opinion).
I loved the plot. Dr. Jeffries wrote a book about raising children, and how he believes you should do away with Santa...When Katherine hears about this she rages. When they meet they laugh, argue, love and fight. The story was sweet, the characters were fun, and the little details would be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit if you weren't already. Also, some parts were very funny!
This was...more
I loved the plot. Dr. Jeffries wrote a book about raising children, and how he believes you should do away with Santa...When Katherine hears about this she rages. When they meet they laugh, argue, love and fight. The story was sweet, the characters were fun, and the little details would be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit if you weren't already. Also, some parts were very funny!
This was...more
Katherine O'Connor (known as K.O.) adores her five-year-old twin nieces— and strongly objects to her sister's plans to dispense with Christmas. Zelda is following the theories of child psychologist Wynn Jeffries, author of The Free Child (and, as it happens, K.O.'s neighbor). K.O. is particularly horrified by his edict to "bury Santa under the sleigh," and she's out to prove that Wynn and his ideas are full of?snow. He's not going to ruin her nieces' Christmas! Too bad the guy's so darned attrac...more
In this two story novel from Debbie Macomber, the reader is treated to a Christmas story and a feel-good story that is enjoyable at any time of the year (although threw me a little since I was expecting another Christmas themed tale).
"Christmas Letters" is about Katherine and Wynn. Wynn is a psychologist who wrote a best-selling book on child rearing that Katherine's sister just loves. Katherine wants to prove Wynn's theories wrong, but as they spend time together they have trouble ignoring the...more
"Christmas Letters" is about Katherine and Wynn. Wynn is a psychologist who wrote a best-selling book on child rearing that Katherine's sister just loves. Katherine wants to prove Wynn's theories wrong, but as they spend time together they have trouble ignoring the...more
"Christmas Letters" by Debbie Macomber. Macomber is the queen of heart warming stories but I feel like I missed out on something here and I am really not sure what it was. I liked the characters, especially K.O, and I appreciate that the conflict was solved without it being a mess of who was right and who was wrong but I felt like there was something missing between K.O and Wynn. A lack of chemistry between them - a passion (for the lack of a better term) that was not present.
However, I did li...more
However, I did li...more
This book has two stories in it and both are equally as cute. The first is about a woman whose sister reads a parenting book and goes over the deep edge implememnting everything she thinks she is reading- to an extreme- No Christmas Tree/ No Santa/ No nothing. The woman happens to meet the author and sparks fly. She challenges his theories by inviting him to her sister's for the weekend so he can demonstrate the effectiveness of his ideas on her neices. What follows is sheer mayhem!
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The second st...more
I thought this was a cute christmas book. As a mother it is interesting sometimes the things we do or the things we hear our friends do. The one thing I have learned is you can't tell a mom that she is doing the wrong thing without really hurting her feelings. Yes, I learned the hard way! Anyway, part of this story is about just that! A mom thinking that she is doing the best thing for her kids and it really backfires on her. She has read a book (I know some of you are really starting to laugh b...more
Two stories in this book -- the first is Christmas Letters. Katherine writes Christmas letters for those who are unable to do so or don't have the time. In helping out her neighbor, she is introduced to Wynn, another neighbor and also a distinguished author of a child-rearing book. Although attracted to each other, Katherine is strongly opposed to his views. The second story is Rainy Day Kisses and is about Katherine, an executive with her eye on moving up the corporate ladder. Once she has met...more
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I thoroughly enjoyed both stories included in this book. They were both lighthearted and touching and perfect to get you in the Christmas Spirit. They were both short, easy reads!
I believe that both stories really has great character development and story lines that kept you interested and involved and rooting for the main character! They were both charming stories with great but realistic romance.
If you looking for a breathe of fresh air and something to get you in the Christmas spirit, then l...more
I believe that both stories really has great character development and story lines that kept you interested and involved and rooting for the main character! They were both charming stories with great but realistic romance.
If you looking for a breathe of fresh air and something to get you in the Christmas spirit, then l...more
Christmas Letters
Katherine O'Connor (known as K.O.) adores her five-year-old twin nieces; and strongly objects to her sister's plans to dispense with Christmas. Zelda is following the theories of child psychologist Wynn Jeffries, author of The Free Child (and, as it happens, K.O.'s neighbor). K.O. is particularly horrified by his edict to "bury Santa under the sleigh," and she's out to prove that Wynn and his ideas are full of snow. He's not going to ruin her nieces' Christmas! Too bad the guy's...more
Katherine O'Connor (known as K.O.) adores her five-year-old twin nieces; and strongly objects to her sister's plans to dispense with Christmas. Zelda is following the theories of child psychologist Wynn Jeffries, author of The Free Child (and, as it happens, K.O.'s neighbor). K.O. is particularly horrified by his edict to "bury Santa under the sleigh," and she's out to prove that Wynn and his ideas are full of snow. He's not going to ruin her nieces' Christmas! Too bad the guy's...more
Review originally published on my blog: Snuggle Up and Read (http://nurseatkins.blogspot.com/2010/...)
I enjoyed reading this Christmas book by Debbie Macomber. It contains two short novels, both of which were fun. I read this book for my Holiday Challenge, which is a perfect way for me to start the Christmas season.
Christmas Letters was a fun novel with many different laughs in it. K.O., the main character, has a small side business writing humorous Christmas letters. She made me laugh out loud....more
I enjoyed reading this Christmas book by Debbie Macomber. It contains two short novels, both of which were fun. I read this book for my Holiday Challenge, which is a perfect way for me to start the Christmas season.
Christmas Letters was a fun novel with many different laughs in it. K.O., the main character, has a small side business writing humorous Christmas letters. She made me laugh out loud....more
Rainy Day Kisses:
When I started reading this, I felt like it was dated. I had thought this was a new story, but that it takes place 17 years ago, so I was pretty forgiving for a short amount of time….until I realized that this is a reprint and is not a new book at all.
Also, it was marketed as a Christmas book ~ and it’s not. I was very disappointed. The whole Christmas Eve thing was just thrown in there and it didn't even belong! The romance didn't even happen at Christmas time.
I really liked th...more
When I started reading this, I felt like it was dated. I had thought this was a new story, but that it takes place 17 years ago, so I was pretty forgiving for a short amount of time….until I realized that this is a reprint and is not a new book at all.
Also, it was marketed as a Christmas book ~ and it’s not. I was very disappointed. The whole Christmas Eve thing was just thrown in there and it didn't even belong! The romance didn't even happen at Christmas time.
I really liked th...more
I lost my fiance 7 months ago to a car wreck so reading all these romantic books have a way of getting to me but one thing I keep learning from them, and especially this one is that no matter how you have charted your life, you can still find love. It makes me realize that even though my heart was shattered and I feel deep down that I'll never find real love again, I know that I can. These were two really wonderful stories by Debbie.
This should actually count as TWO books, since it's two stories in one volume. So, there was Christmas Wishes and Rainy Day Kisses. They were both pretty good, but I thought the writing lacked a little something. I'm not sure what . . . except there were areas that weren't quite up to par, I guess is a good way to say it. The stories were cute, and very predictable. But fun to read for Christmas.
I've read a few of Debbie Macomber books previously and who doesn't like books centered around Christmas so I thought why not and borrowed the book from my mother in law.
There are two stories combined into one book.
I liked the second story better than the first because I felt the main character in the first story was rather whiny.
It is an easy yet amusing read around Christmas.
There are two stories combined into one book.
I liked the second story better than the first because I felt the main character in the first story was rather whiny.
It is an easy yet amusing read around Christmas.
I already read the first story "Chistmas Letters" so here's my review on "Rainy Day Kisses". It wasn't really a Christmas story, which is the reason I chose it. The plot was a cute little romance. LOTS of kissing but it didn't get beyond that. I'm learing to expect that from Debbie Macomber.
Since I'm only 4 books away from my 2011 goal of reading 100 books, I started looking for cheap and quick reads for my nook. I started this one yesterday and finished it this morning. Now I think I only have 3 more to go!
This book actually contains two different stories, Christmas Letters and Rainy Day Kisses. I'd give 3 stars to the first and 2 to the second. I've seen a couple of cute Hallmark movies based on Debbie Macomber's books (Mrs. Miracle and Call Me Mrs. Miracle), so I thought I'd try one of her Christmas books. It's amazing how often their social gatherings revolve around drinks or coffee, so much so that my attention was really drawn to that fact. LOL - I guess I'm used to gatherings that revolve a...more
Christmas Letters: I wasn't very into this story. I think the main characters lacked chemistry.
I liked Rainy Day Kisses a lot better than Christmas Letters. It wasn't much of a Christmas story though.
I liked Rainy Day Kisses a lot better than Christmas Letters. It wasn't much of a Christmas story though.
Audio Book Version:
This was an okay read, although Debbie has written much better.
The characters are nicely developed and the book sustained me until the end.
One thing I have to say about Debbie, she really knows how to write holiday stories.
This was an okay read, although Debbie has written much better.
The characters are nicely developed and the book sustained me until the end.
One thing I have to say about Debbie, she really knows how to write holiday stories.
Remembered I had read Christmas Letters as a stand alone. Rainy day Kisses is not a Christmas story, and it is fluff, pure fluff. Oh well, got my mind off murder and mayhem for a little bit
I don't normally read romance novels, but this one was good. No trashy sex scenes, just pure romance. I've heard good things about Debbie Macomber so I had to check her out and I'm pleased.
Quick, easy Christmas read! First I have read by this author and not my usual genre (chick-lit romance) but I must say it was enjoyable. Oh yes, and clean which I appreciated!
This was a 2 for one book. Both stories were your typical romances. Not outstanding and really just average. Not a keeper for me as I have doubt I'll ever read it again.
I always enjoy Debbie Macomber's Christmas books. This was no exception. Christmas Letters took place on Blossom Street, which is one of my favorite series.
I'd have been very upset if this book was more than $1.99 on Nook. The stories were poorly developed, predictable and the second one ("Rainy Day Kisses") was actually a little boring.
My mom liked this and had me read it while visiting her. I read it in 1 day... it was a cute sweet clean and pure very predictable love story.
I really like this book so far. Very easy to read and very predictable, but very cute and a lot of holiday sprit. I have only read the first story (there are 2) and just started on the second one, but that won't take long to read, probable about a week.
This lady needs to update her characters looks but other then that I really liked this book. I am almost tempted to email this author and let her know she is a couple decades behind in fashion, hair styles, and what women are looking for in a han...more
This lady needs to update her characters looks but other then that I really liked this book. I am almost tempted to email this author and let her know she is a couple decades behind in fashion, hair styles, and what women are looking for in a han...more
The second book, especially was terrible. But I still loves me some Debbie Macomber! This book got me through airport after airport.
Two romances wrapped in one book. Christmas Wishes and Rainy Day Kisses was the duo in this paperback. Enjoyable stories.
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