Where Angels Go: Shirley, Goodness & Mercy are Back

Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy are back on Earth, and they each have a task, that is, a miracle to accomplish. But there are restraints even on angels, and they must abide by the rules. This delightful novel tells the stories of three different people, what they prayed for, and what happened when the angels got to work. Since it is a Debbie Macomber Christmas book, readers of her books will probably guess how it ends. Still, it is a quick and lovely book to read, at Christmas time or any time.

This is a nice holiday themed story and a very quick read. I enjoyed it very much. Angels Mercy, Goodness, and Shirley from some of Ms. Macomber's earlier books are back for another adventure. I have to say they did not get into as much mischief as the earlier stories about these three. I miss that and the religious referrals were right on the edge of being too much for me. Overall, the story is very heartwarming. The three angels' assignments are for an aging couple where the husband knows he does not have long to live and he wants to leave the world knowing his wife is safe and taken care of, a divorced woman who is afraid to love again, and a 9 year old boy who wants a dog for Christmas.

Where Angels Go by Debbie Macomber is a solid Christmas read. Three angles, Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy have missions on earth that their leader is praying they don't screw up. You become interested in their charges and start keeping you fingers crossed as the book progresses. It is fun and fills you with faith. I'd say this book is a good solid must read for dog lovers and people who study human nature. The story of the gentleman with heart trouble is especially poignant and has legs the story will stick with you. The dating x's was also twisted enough in plot that it gave more food for thought.

This is another sweet Christmas read from Debbie Macomber.

The angels Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy are back! This time their earthly assignments lead them to Seattle and Leavenworth, Washington, to take on three very special cases.

There's Harry Alderwood, an ailing, ederly man who needs to convince his wife, Rosalie, to move into an assisted-living facility before his time on Earth is finished.

There's Beth Fischer, who ever since her divorce nearly ten years ago has given up on love, instead finding companionship through the online game World of Warcraft. Could her online partner, Peter, ever become something more than just a fellow gamer?

And finally there's nine-year-old Carter Jackson, who has been waiting patiently all year to get a show more dog for Christmas. But with his family in financial crisis, it looks like Santa won't be bringing him the one gift he wants most.

Who doesn't love these three meddlesome angels? Although the Archangel Gabriel always has misgivings about sending these three Prayer Ambassadors to Earth, you just know everything is going to work out in the end -- after all, it's Christmas!

This is a quick, cute read that's perfect for this feel-good time of year. show less

Light and easy without being a tear-jerker like I've heard some of Macomber's other novels can be. The angels make for fun characters. The story-line isn't too intricate but you don't read books like this for that purpose. Sometimes you just want to smile and feel good. This is like the wine-cooler on the back porch with a good friend. You're not drinking great wine in France, but the company makes the atmosphere just as enticing...at least for the evening.

3 wings up for Where Angels Go

This was my first Debbie Macomber book, but I will definetely be reading much more of her books. Shirley, Goodness and Mercy are the main characters of this book and provide such insight into how our lives move through life day in and day out. This book makes you realize that you never know how one little gesture, effort or comment can change a person's day. Not only one person, but many people may be affected by just one thing we do. Read lots of Debbie Macomber, she has a true heart and a wonderful gift for writing!

I would recommend Christmas Letters by Debbie Macomber and A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg.

In Where Angels Go Debbie Macomber brings back her mischevious angels; Shirley, Goodness and Mercy. Three prayer requestes have reached heaven just days before christmas, and the three angels are put on the cases. An elderly man, knowing he is not much longer for the world, sends a prayer that his wife be set up to be taken care of before he dies. The mother of a young divorced woman prays for her to let someone into her heart. And a young boy prays for what neither santa nor his parnets can bring him: a dog for christmas. All of these prayer requests hit snags, and all must be fulfilled before christmas.

I really enjoy reading Debbie Macomber's Christmas novels. They are just as sappy and heartwarming as I could want. This one fell a show more bit flat, though. It seemed to be three very short stroies that were strung together, and fleshed out in a hurry. There didn't seem to be as much of a feel for the characters or place as she usually manages to convey. And the stories were pretty predictable, without much saving writing or detail. But still, a sweet story to read at christmas time. show less