Angels at the Table [Large Print]

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this joyous and whimsical holiday novel, Debbie Macomber rings in the season with the return of Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy, delivering laughs, love, and a charming dose of angelic intervention. Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy know that an angel's work is never done, especially during a time as wondrous as New Year's Eve. With an apprentice angel, Will, under their wings, they descend upon Times Square in New York City eager to join in the festivities. And when Will spies two lonely strangers in the crowd, he decides midnight is the perfect time to lend a heavenly helping hand. Lucie Farrara and Aren Fairchild meet after bumping into each other--seemingly by accident--in Times Square on New Year's Eve. They immediately hit it off and find they have a lot in common: Lucie is a burgeoning chef and Aren is a respected food critic. But just as quickly as they're brought together, another twist of fate tears them apart, leaving Lucie and Aren with no way to reconnect. A year later, Lucie is the chef of an acclaimed new restaurant and Aren is a successful columnist for a major New York newspaper. For all the time that's passed, the two have not forgotten their one serendipitous evening--and neither have Shirley, Goodness, Mercy, and Will. To reunite the young couple, the angels cook up a brilliant plan: mix true love, a second chance, and a generous sprinkle of mischief to create an unforgettable Christmas miracle. Praise for Angels at the Table "This delightful mix of romance, humor, hope and happenstance is the perfect recipe for holiday cheer."--Examiner.com "Rings in Christmas in tried-and-true Macomber style, with romance and a touch of heavenly magic."--Kirkus Reviews "The angels' antics are a hugely hilarious and entertaining bonus to a warm love story."--Bookreporter "[A] sweetly charming holiday romance."--Library Journal From the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Debbie Macomber, the author of A Turn in the Road, 1105 Yakima Street, Hannah's List, and Twenty Wishes, is a leading voice in women's fiction. Five of her novels have scored the #1 slot on the New York Times bestseller list, with three debuting at #1 on the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly lists. Debbie Macomber's Mrs. Miracle (2009) and Call Me Mrs. Miracle (2010) were Hallmark Channel's top-watched movies for the year. This prolific author has more than 160 million copies of her books in print worldwide. i>From the Hardcover edition.

Reviews

The bumbling but well-meaning angels Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy are back, along with their apprentice, Will (Where Angels Go). During an unauthorized trip to Earth to see Times Square on New Year's Eve, Will causes two lonely strangers to bump into each other and connect. Unfortunately, the timing is wrong, and now 11 months later the angels have to fix the mess they've made with Lucie and Aren. Lucie is busy running her new restaurant, and Aren is a food critic. The angels' "help" leads to a bad review for the restaurant, and the chances of a match between Lucie and Aren grow slimmer. A little more divine help, though, will reunite them in time for a memorable Christmas. VERDICT Best-selling Macomber (The Inn at Rose Harbor) spins another sweetly charming holiday romance that will please her many fans. [Library marketing; see Prepub Alert, 5/20/12.] (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

"This delightful mix of romance, humor, hope and happenstance is the perfect recipe for holiday cheer."--Examiner.com "Rings in Christmas in tried-and-true Macomber style, with romance and a touch of heavenly magic."--Kirkus Reviews "The angels' antics are a hugely hilarious and entertaining bonus to a warm love story."--Bookreporter "[A] sweetly charming holiday romance."--Library Journal