Book Review - A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber

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Title: A Christmas Duet

Author: Debbie Macomber

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Sphere

Publication Date: 15th October 2024

Rating: 5 Stars

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

It is always a pleasure to curl up with a new Debbie Macomber cosy Christmas book, and this was no exception. 

What a fab time I had reading this book, complete with overbearing family members, a small town community in Podunk, and a new friendship that I loved seeing develop. 

And it is full of festive feeling too, I especially loved the Winter festival in Podunk, and the various decorated Christmas trees.  And some of the locals are just fabulous too. 

The cabin that Hailey has escaped to for Christmas is massive, and she is determined to spend Christmas on her own, away from the ex that wants her back, and the family that have invited said ex for Christmas, so she can find herself again and have time to write music, something that is a part of her. 

To say that her master plan, doesn't quite go as expected would be an understatement, but her connection to Jay was really lovely to see. 

This is small town USA at Christmas at its very best, and I loved reading every minute of this story.

Thank you to Sphere and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.