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Kisses in the Snow: The Christmas Basket / Let it Snow
Get cozy with two classic love stories for the holidays from #1
New York Times
bestselling author Debbie Macomber
The Christmas Basket
More than ten years ago, high-school sweethearts Noelle McDowell and Thomas Sutton planned to elope--but then he jilted her. This Christmas, Noelle is home to celebrate, and she and Thom discover they are still in love. Now only the decades-old rivalry between their mothers stands in the way of a second chance together.
Let It Snow
When Shelly Griffin's plane is rerouted due to weather, she's stuck sharing the last available rental car with Slade Garner. She's not immediately convinced she likes him, but she sure is attracted to him! All those hours they spend together show her that this is a man who could change her life. Shelly's special gift that she's bringing her dad might turn out to be a son-in-law!
The Christmas Basket
More than ten years ago, high-school sweethearts Noelle McDowell and Thomas Sutton planned to elope--but then he jilted her. This Christmas, Noelle is home to celebrate, and she and Thom discover they are still in love. Now only the decades-old rivalry between their mothers stands in the way of a second chance together.
Let It Snow
When Shelly Griffin's plane is rerouted due to weather, she's stuck sharing the last available rental car with Slade Garner. She's not immediately convinced she likes him, but she sure is attracted to him! All those hours they spend together show her that this is a man who could change her life. Shelly's special gift that she's bringing her dad might turn out to be a son-in-law!
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published September 24, 2019
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Debbie Macomber
917 books20.7k followersDebbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
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December 15, 2020
(2.5) Part of my 2020 Reading Challenge: a winter book
This was exactly what I was expecting - not more or less. Two easy-to-read stories with predictable endings and way too many coincidences in the story that are convenient to the plotline.
The first story dragged on quite a bit. It did not need to be as long as it was. And I couldn't get past how immature Sarah and Mary were. They're adults - fighting like 10 year olds. The only thing that saved this story were the characters. They had a bit more depth than I was expecting.
But, it was ridiculous to me how Noelle has been hung up about the same guy for 10 years. It's one thing to move away, but to barely see your own family for that long because of a boy? Plus the whole "misunderstanding" trope made me physically roll my eyes. There could have been so many better reasons as to why he "jilted" her.
The second story was more charming, and more enjoyable. The country atmosphere and rustic feel of Shelley's family home lured me in. Her neverending sarcasm was a bit much, but I could get past it. But, I had a harder time rooting for her, since she is aware that her newfound love interest is engaged... yet still goes for him. The story seems to want us to forget about the fact that he's cheating? It just made me uncomfortable.
This was exactly what I was expecting - not more or less. Two easy-to-read stories with predictable endings and way too many coincidences in the story that are convenient to the plotline.
The first story dragged on quite a bit. It did not need to be as long as it was. And I couldn't get past how immature Sarah and Mary were. They're adults - fighting like 10 year olds. The only thing that saved this story were the characters. They had a bit more depth than I was expecting.
But, it was ridiculous to me how Noelle has been hung up about the same guy for 10 years. It's one thing to move away, but to barely see your own family for that long because of a boy? Plus the whole "misunderstanding" trope made me physically roll my eyes. There could have been so many better reasons as to why he "jilted" her.
The second story was more charming, and more enjoyable. The country atmosphere and rustic feel of Shelley's family home lured me in. Her neverending sarcasm was a bit much, but I could get past it. But, I had a harder time rooting for her, since she is aware that her newfound love interest is engaged... yet still goes for him. The story seems to want us to forget about the fact that he's cheating? It just made me uncomfortable.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 13, 2020
I enjoyed this set of clean, Christmas stories. I've reviewed each story seperately. I voluntarily chose to review this book I bought at a local store. Both stories leave a feel good feeling at the end and I've rated the book a 4.5*. Just the right amount of Christmas story for this time of year. I enjoy most of Debbie Macomber's stories.
November 20, 2023
The first story was amazing. The second story was good, but a little to short.
April 1, 2025
This is two stories in one book. The first is The Christmas Basket. The main character is Noelle. She is returning to her hometown for the first time in 10 years to spend Christmas with her family. She has not returned before because of a heartbreaking end with her boyfriend, Thom. Just her luck, she doesn't even get there yet and there he is on her plane!
The second story is about Shelly who is returning to spend Christmas with her dad. Due to a bad snowstorm her flight was cancelled. She hates flying anyway, so she rents a car to finish the drive. A handsome man on the plane wants a rental car also, but Shelly has the last one. Should she share it with a perfect stranger?
The second story is about Shelly who is returning to spend Christmas with her dad. Due to a bad snowstorm her flight was cancelled. She hates flying anyway, so she rents a car to finish the drive. A handsome man on the plane wants a rental car also, but Shelly has the last one. Should she share it with a perfect stranger?
December 27, 2019
2.5 stars and DNFd at 61%
I read the first story, Christmas Basket, and it was alright. I didn’t like the fighting between the mothers and unfortunately that was most of the story. It was just unnecessarily silly and juvenile. The relationship between Noelle and Thom was nice, I just wish we had more time to develop it. It was very rushed. The ending was also too easy and quick. Overall, it was okay but could’ve been a lot better. After finishing it, though, I really didn’t feel motivated to read the second story, Let it Snow, so I decided to put the book down.
I read the first story, Christmas Basket, and it was alright. I didn’t like the fighting between the mothers and unfortunately that was most of the story. It was just unnecessarily silly and juvenile. The relationship between Noelle and Thom was nice, I just wish we had more time to develop it. It was very rushed. The ending was also too easy and quick. Overall, it was okay but could’ve been a lot better. After finishing it, though, I really didn’t feel motivated to read the second story, Let it Snow, so I decided to put the book down.
December 18, 2019
I read this as part of my book club, and it is definitely not my style of book. I do not like romance novels, but on the off chance I read one, I at least expect a bit of steam/ sexiness. I found both stories in this book exceptionally drab as far as sexiness! Neither story involved any sex (on or off page), so if you're looking for that, look elsewhere.
Additionally, I found this book quite offensive and sexist. The characters all maintain horribly traditional "male" and "female" roles, and I'm so over the idea that men are hard/ cruel/ cold to a woman until she breaks through to him and he melts into a softy. This trope is so overdone! The women are no better. The mothers in the first story are utterly insufferable, not to mention they are the exact same character. The female protagonists also both support traditionally (boring) female cliches and lack motivation/ depth.
Uhg this book was a sexist bore. If you're looking for a quick, fun, light-hearted read, I suggest Liane Moriarty instead. If you're looking for romance and steam, I genuinely don't have a good suggestion for that either but it's not here.
Additionally, I found this book quite offensive and sexist. The characters all maintain horribly traditional "male" and "female" roles, and I'm so over the idea that men are hard/ cruel/ cold to a woman until she breaks through to him and he melts into a softy. This trope is so overdone! The women are no better. The mothers in the first story are utterly insufferable, not to mention they are the exact same character. The female protagonists also both support traditionally (boring) female cliches and lack motivation/ depth.
Uhg this book was a sexist bore. If you're looking for a quick, fun, light-hearted read, I suggest Liane Moriarty instead. If you're looking for romance and steam, I genuinely don't have a good suggestion for that either but it's not here.
December 26, 2019
This is a two stories in one book deal. The two of them doesn't have a link together. First we have :
The Christmas basket
3.75
Noelle McDowell is back in her hometown, after ten years, for her sister's wedding. It's her chance to finally learn what happened with her high school sweetheart and why he broke her heart a decade ago. But even if reconciliation could be possible, there's still the long-time feud between their mothers.
While the story was too short to totally believe in Noelle and Thom reconciliation and love story, I still enjoyed my reading. The mothers were acting too much like teenagers that I found it annoying most of the time but funny at certain moments.
Let is snow
2.75 star
Thanks to the weather and an airplane delay, Shelly will be sharing a rental car and spend a few days with her irritating seat's neighbor.
I had trouble with this one for two reasons. Slade didn't act like a nice guy at the beginning and suddenly changed personality too quickly for me to believe in this. And he had a fiancé and for me, a kiss or two is still cheating and I don't like to read about it.
The Christmas basket
3.75
Noelle McDowell is back in her hometown, after ten years, for her sister's wedding. It's her chance to finally learn what happened with her high school sweetheart and why he broke her heart a decade ago. But even if reconciliation could be possible, there's still the long-time feud between their mothers.
While the story was too short to totally believe in Noelle and Thom reconciliation and love story, I still enjoyed my reading. The mothers were acting too much like teenagers that I found it annoying most of the time but funny at certain moments.
Let is snow
2.75 star
Thanks to the weather and an airplane delay, Shelly will be sharing a rental car and spend a few days with her irritating seat's neighbor.
I had trouble with this one for two reasons. Slade didn't act like a nice guy at the beginning and suddenly changed personality too quickly for me to believe in this. And he had a fiancé and for me, a kiss or two is still cheating and I don't like to read about it.
January 24, 2020
In The Christmas Basket – the Moms are a Hoot
This anthology holds two sweet Christmas novels. The Christmas Basket is an angsty second-chance romance based on a longtime feud and high-school sweethearts caught in the crossfire. Originally written in 2002, this was my favorite of the two, not because of the angsty misunderstanding between the two leads, but because of the wonderfully ridiculous rivalry between the moms. The crazy battle scene in the toy store was hilarious; and the antics in their eventual resolution made me laugh out loud.
Let It Snow was originally written in 1986 and my least favorite of the two stories. I enjoyed the premise of two people forced to ride together through the snow after their plane is rerouted, reluctantly getting to know each other and finding themselves mutually attracted. It was fast-paced and fun, but it was also forgettable.
I never go wrong reading Debbie Macomber’s stories, and although I wasn’t as enamored of the older story, I still enjoyed the first.
This anthology holds two sweet Christmas novels. The Christmas Basket is an angsty second-chance romance based on a longtime feud and high-school sweethearts caught in the crossfire. Originally written in 2002, this was my favorite of the two, not because of the angsty misunderstanding between the two leads, but because of the wonderfully ridiculous rivalry between the moms. The crazy battle scene in the toy store was hilarious; and the antics in their eventual resolution made me laugh out loud.
Let It Snow was originally written in 1986 and my least favorite of the two stories. I enjoyed the premise of two people forced to ride together through the snow after their plane is rerouted, reluctantly getting to know each other and finding themselves mutually attracted. It was fast-paced and fun, but it was also forgettable.
I never go wrong reading Debbie Macomber’s stories, and although I wasn’t as enamored of the older story, I still enjoyed the first.
December 26, 2019
This is two novellas in one book. The first story “The Christmas Basket,” is full of humor and talks about the silly spats that divide friendships. Part romance and part reconciliation, this story had me in stitches more than one.
The second story “Let It Snow” will have you touting for unsuspecting wayward travelers that are as different as two people can be. Despite their differences, will they find what they’re looking for in each other?
The second story “Let It Snow” will have you touting for unsuspecting wayward travelers that are as different as two people can be. Despite their differences, will they find what they’re looking for in each other?
November 8, 2021
As with any book by Debbie Macomber I knew it would be good. I loved this book. Mary and Sarah were awesome. I laughed at some of their antics. It was such a fun book to read.
Noelle and Thom were once high school sweethearts who believe the other one did them wrong. Now they have a second chance. Will they take it or will things go wrong for them again.
Check the book out. I'm sure you will love the whole cast of characters.
Noelle and Thom were once high school sweethearts who believe the other one did them wrong. Now they have a second chance. Will they take it or will things go wrong for them again.
Check the book out. I'm sure you will love the whole cast of characters.
November 16, 2019
The Christmas Basket was a fun little read. Noelle and Thom's relationship was predictable but enjoyable. Let it Snow was quick and I didn't care for the ending though you knew that Slade would end up with Shelly before you even read the book. I finished it in 2 days. Would probably make good Hallmark movies...just add some things to the plot!
December 6, 2024
3.5 happy cutesy holiday stars for a cutesy holiday book!!! so i actually only read the first book in this because i am saving the second for my next snow day- and that is exactly what this is perfect for!! easy, light reading with a nice dose of humor and all of the hallmark vibes. i will come back and rate the second book when i come back to it!!!
March 4, 2020
enjoyed the second story but not the first. The mothers were so incredibly chidish and petty and the daughter almost as bad throwing popcorn at people at a movie because he exboyfriend was there with another woman
December 2, 2022
One book with two great stories. Perfect holiday reads. Especially if you enjoy holiday romance movies. The first story has some drama between 2 families. The second one is more of a guy and girl meeting, hanging out, and falling in love.
December 5, 2022
I’ve always loved this author for her easy to read stories about normal people. This one however made me feel stupider after reading it. It was so ridiculously predictable and really just kind of boring.
October 23, 2019
Easy feel-good read but not a lot of substance. Characters fall in love so easily and everything wraps up so nicely.
October 30, 2019
I needed a light sweet book, and this was two stories in one book. Great reading.
October 31, 2019
Another cute romance! Gotta love it!
November 2, 2019
Light sweet holiday read..
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December 8, 2019Christmas Basket (After 10 years ago a couple that went. They got back together. Their mothers got back together with their daughters and son.
December 12, 2019
I enjoyed both stories.
March 24, 2020
great to imaging being at that cabin- change of scenery always good. 2 cute love stories.
November 20, 2020
fun christmas story
December 2, 2020
It was cute
December 10, 2020
First story was a 3 - the story mostly focused on a 20 year-ish feud between two women whose kids happen to be in love.
I enjoyed the second story better - you knew what was coming but it was sweet.
I enjoyed the second story better - you knew what was coming but it was sweet.
December 21, 2020
They are quick reads but you miss all the i between because it goes to fast.
March 6, 2021
Fabulous stories!
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April 26, 20212 fast reading good books. Enjoyed.
July 17, 2021
Good, fun easy read.... it was a bit predictable, but nice to have a not so serious book.
December 23, 2021
Love found during the holiday season. Cute, easy to read stories that made me think of Hallmark Christmas movies.
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