A solo holiday trip inspires one woman to rediscover her passion—and remember that, sometimes, duets are more fun—in this romantic Christmas novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. “A perfectly delicious Christmas bonbon of a novel.”—Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Santa Suit and Bright Lights, Big Christmas Hailey Morgan’s life has always revolved around music. She once had big dreams of becoming a professional songwriter, but the reality of life has led her to working as an assistant high school band teacher in Portland. As the holidays approach, Hailey dreads the annual tradition of spending Christmas with her family and dodging her mother’s meddling questions about her love life. When Hailey’s close friend offers her the use of her family’s empty cabin for a rejuvenating solo holiday retreat, Hailey finally decides to do something to make herself happy. However, her arrival in the small town of Podunk, Oregon, is anything but peaceful when she discovers the cabin has been invaded by several wild animals. Luckily, Jay, the son of the town’s main store proprietor—and an incredibly handsome and charming former musician to boot—is more than willing to help. Soon Hailey and Jay are nearly inseparable, chopping down and decorating a Christmas tree, sipping hot cocoa in front of a cozy fire, and best of all, playing music together. Jay’s positive feedback and encouragement inspire Hailey to believe she might succeed as a songwriter after all. But even in her snow-dusted oasis, family holiday drama still finds Hailey, interrupting and threatening her newfound peace and confidence. Meanwhile revelations from Jay present complications of their own. Suddenly her Christmas paradise has become a winter storm and Hailey must weather through the challenges to stand up for herself and embrace the holiday spirit.

The brand new festive romance from Debbie Macomber, the #1 New York Times bestselling author and the queen of Christmas fiction! Will the festive season bring them together? Hailey Morgan's life has always revolved around music. She once had big dreams of writing her own songs, but the reality of life has led her here: an assistant high school music teacher. As the holidays approach, Hailey dreads the annual tradition of Christmas with her meddling family, where she'll have to play nice while dodging their traditional expectations. So when Hailey's friend offers her family's empty cabin for a relaxing solo retreat, Hailey finally decides to do something to make herself happy. However, her arrival is anything but peaceful when she discovers the cabin is already occupied - by several wild animals. Luckily, Jay, the mayor's son-who happens to be an incredibly charming former musician-is more than willing to help salvage her winter escape. As Hailey and Jay get closer through their love of music amidst the magical holiday festivities, Hailey starts to find herself again. But when her family's issues invade her snow-dusted oasis, Hailey must stand up for herself and embrace the holiday spirit . . . A Christmas Duet is a warm and wintry delight from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. The perfect Christmas read for fans of Heidi Swain, Carole Matthews and Milly Johnson

A FAKE DATE FOR KATE Five days before Christmas, Kate Thompson boards a flight from LAX on her way to New York for her sister’s Christmas Eve engagement party. The only problem she’s minus a date and now a prime target for her mother and sister’s meddling ways. Not only will she be alone for all the couple activities her sister has planned, but Kate’s ex husband and his pregnant wife will be there. How could this nightmare ever be merry and bright? Alex Messina was going to be alone for Christmas. Then Kate takes the last empty seat next to him. On the five-hour flight, her talk of an old-fashioned family Christmas, baking cookies, decorating, and shopping has him yearning for the kind of holiday celebrations from his childhood. She needs a fake date, and he wants a family Christmas. What could go wrong? THE CHRISTMAS PRESENT Brandon Johnson can’t believe his good fortune landing a prominent movie role. And Christmas on location in Fiji with A-Lister Carlotta. Emotionally unavailable, Carlotta always hated guys like Brandon Johnson. The devastatingly handsome TV actor irritated her with his sly remarks. His notorious reputation preceded him. Although his charm worked on others, it would not on her. Carlotta’s plan is to fly to Fiji, get through the shoot and hightail it out of paradise. Brandon had no use for love until the sexy Italian film star ignited a fire in his soul. Now, he’s willing to give up his one-nighters for Carlotta. Can he convince the seductive beauty that they belong together?

Sheriff Don Armstrong can’t believe what he sees when he shines his flashlight on someone breaking and entering –a beautiful woman. What’s a woman wearing expensive suede boots doing climbing in a window? And why is such a fancy perp in Pine Grove altogether? With gun drawn, he gives the orders. “Hold it right there, Ma’am. Step back. Away from the window. Keep your hands where I can see them.” The woman’s eyes widen. Like a deer in the headlights, she freezes. He thinks he’s seen it all, until he meets Traci Ashton. Sure, it’s Christmas Eve, but Don stopped believing in miracles years ago.

Christmas for Two continues the tradition of flexible, easily prepared vocal duets established by Carols for Two, Spirituals for Two, and Folk Songs for Two. This new collection features eight beloved carols, folk songs, and folk hymns, arranged for two equal voices. With lyrics for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, these duets are perfect for performance throughout the season, for both concerts and worship. Reproducible instrumental parts are included right in the book! An accompaniment CD recording and a book/CD kit are also available. Titles include: Ding Dong! Merrily on High/He Is Born! (Page) * What Child Shall Come? (Liebergen) * The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy (Price, Besig) * Minuet Noel (Shafferman) * Come to Set Us Free (Shafferman, Larson) * English Advent Carol (Liebergen) * Hidden as a Baby (Williams, Martin) * Joyful, Joyful to the World (Althouse).

Christmas means spending more time with family, showing gratitude and loving, sharing and making people happy, and remembering the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ. These are the general meanings of Christmas to many people. More than two dozen easy to play Christmas and Hanukkah duets for a festive holiday season including O' Come Little Children, Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella, Jolly Old St. Nick, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Ding Dong Merrily on High, Silent Night, Jingle Bells, O Come All Ye Faithful, angels We Have Heard on High, We Three Kings, Joy to the World, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, Up On the Housetop, Toyland, O Holy Night, Away in a Manger, Go Tell It on the Mountain, The First Noel, I Have a Little Dreidel, Dreidel Turn, The Hanukkah Song

Written in the first narrative, this is a story told by Robert Chandon Smith who falls headlong in love with a woman by the name of Catherine Mason. A high ranking Corporate Executive working with an Oil & Gas company based in Asia and whose term of office was coming to an end with retirement, Robert Chandon Smith had always put his job as a priority above all else and had his marriage fail due to that. He has two children from that first marriage and they live with his ex-wife in New York. In this story, Robert has a difficult time expressing his desires and love for a woman he has been attracted to from the first time he laid eyes on her. Her youthful looks and age as compared to his advanced one were one of the reasons for his hesitation to expose his true feelings to her. From the day he met her, he kept a journal detailing everything that took place and tirelessly related his feelings for her in it. His unspoken thoughts were written with much yearning and his laments through poetic verses and expressions divulged his most intimate feelings for a woman he painstakingly stalked and in his own way looked after without exposing his turbulent feelings for her. He is a loner and someone who prioritized his commitments to his job thus isolating himself from the realities of a personal relationship. Catherine Mason's entry into his life is like a breath of fresh air as Robert views the world in a different light after meeting her. Though his feelings remain unspoken till the end, Robert Chandon Smith's vulnerability and the magnitude of love he feels for the target of his desire effectively invokes in the readers a chance to see love written with much longing and honest clarity.