When Travis thought in the beginning she was meek and mousy, he discovered that in reality she was a spitfire. What comes after is my favorite part of the book and it is so wonderfully written - the awkwardness of a marriage between two strangers, how they slowly get to know each other. When they meet for the first time, they are both disappointed. That was what Mary had attempted to do, bargain with the deep well of pain within her by marrying a man who by his own word would never love her. It knew no border or boundary, was without mercy, and couldn’t be bribed. They agree to marry for the children's sake…

Shy Louisiana librarian and rough bachelor Montana rancher - he is struggling to raise his brother's three children and she answers his ad for a wife.

This was one amazing story that made me laugh and cry, made me angry and sad and happy at times… It took me a while to get used to the writing, I don’t know if it is a ‘Montana thing’ or ‘Debbie Macomber thing’ or ‘90’s thing’ (the book was first published in 1993) but all complaints I had were quickly forgotten when the story itself began to unfold. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series. 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. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons. 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. 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.Ĭelebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.

In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope.

Debbie 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.

Morning Comes Softly by Debbie Macomber