Review of The Christmas Basket by Debbie Macomber

That summer—more than ten years ago, while they were still in high school—Noelle McDowell and Thomas Sutton fell secretly in love. Secretly because their mothers had been locked in a bitter feud for decades. But despite the animosity between Sarah McDowell and Mary Sutton, Noelle planned to elope with Thom. Until he jilted her.

This Christmas Noelle McDowell is home to celebrate the holidays with her family. (After all, December 25 is also her birthday.) Unfortunately, Noelle's feelings about home—or rather, her hometown of Rose, Oregon—were changed forever the day Thomas Sutton broke her heart.

This Christmas the feuding mothers find themselves working together to fill Christmas baskets for charity. What irony! And what an opportunity for reconciliation…if only they could see it.

This Christmas Noelle and Thom discover they're still in love. Regardless of their mothers' reactions, they want to be together. Is that possible? Can old rivalries be set aside? Will Sarah's Christmas daughter have a second chance with Mary's charming son?

Maybe she will…this Christmas!

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**My thoughts**

I can always count on Debbie Macomber for a heartwarming romance that is going to give me a much needed escape in my day. And while I read this Christmas story on a warm summer’s day, I still felt the holiday spirit and all of those warm fuzzies.

Not only is this a story of a second chance romance, but a story of rekindling friendships. The McDowells and Suttons have had a roller coaster of a relationship over the past several years. Clearing up misunderstandings goes a long way in healing. The Christmas season is a great time to do so.

This one will have you laughing out loud and maybe cause a little misting in the eyes as well. I loved it.

Click on a book title below to read my review of these other Debbie Macomber novels.

Call Me Mrs. Miracle

The Christmas Basket

The Forgetful Bride

Friends -- And Then Some

On a Snowy Night (An Anthology)

The Perfect Christmas

The Snow Bride

When Christmas Comes