Caitlin Marshall's trying to go home to Minnesota for Christmas, but at the last minute she gives her airline ticket to a stranded soldier. So Cait spends the holidays with Joe Rockwell, who was a childhood friend – and is still a terrible tease, claiming that Cait's his wife. Oh, sure, they were "married" in a pretend ceremony when she was eight, but now Joe wants to make their "marriage" real!
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"I didn't realize that this book had two short stories in it, so I was surprised by the quick ending of story one. But story number two was a hilarious Christmas "mix-up" that kept me laughing on every page. Very cute, very predictable but lots of fun to read. A nice Christmas story that puts you into the holiday spirit."
— Cathy (4 out of 5 stars)
" Two good stories by Debbie Macomber ... great reading for the holidays ... The Forgetful Bride and When Christmas Comes. Debbie's stories are always humerous and have great endings ... wonderful low key reading. "
— Glenda, 2/18/2014" Two more of Macomber's holiday novellas. "When Christmas Comes" has a similar plot to the movie "The Holiday" -- house exchanges spark romances. It's set partly in a small town in Washington and partly in Cambridge. "The Forgetful Bride" is a "meeting old flame after some years have gone by" story. Both quite enjoyable. "
— Nikki, 2/12/2014" Light Christmas reading. You will figure out the plot in the first chapter. I have been to Leavenworth, WA so I thought that part would be more interesting. If you like light holiday reading it will fit the bill. Now I can watch the movie "Trading Christmas" I saved on my DVR. "
— Sue, 1/30/2014" It's so nice to read a romance book for people over 30.... Kind of predictible, but really, who cares? "
— Shannon, 1/27/2014" This book reminded me of the Kate Winslet/Cameron Diaz movie The Holiday. Two people trade homes for the Christmas holiday and fall in love with the other persons sibling and friend. Like her other books, this one was predictable, mushy, and unrealistic. Which annoys me, but her Christmas books make you feel cozy and get you into the holiday spirit. "
— Lindsay, 1/27/2014" My sister bought a bunch of her books.. So I'm trying this one - I really don't like the cookie cutter writing - so this is my last of her books.... "
— Kathy, 1/20/2014" This rating is just of the Trading Christmas story, which was cute and diverting. "
— Kelly, 1/16/2014" Darling little story. Light read but so enjoyable. Loved the brother's mother! LOL, she was totally confused. "
— Carol, 1/11/2014" Two stories in one book.Both very Christmassy and very sweet. Couldn't read many though. "
— Pauline, 1/8/2014" I enjoyed some Christmas in July! "
— Sherry, 1/2/2014" Cute, fun, quick reads. Good for plane rides or car rides over the holidays. "
— Lindsey, 12/31/2013" Very cute Christmas story - (actually, there were two stories in this edition!) Both of them were great. Definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes a light-hearted and fun romantic holiday story. "
— Stephanie, 12/30/2013" Cute book to read during football games. "
— JenniferB, 12/21/2013" Predictable, sappy Christmas story - which I love to read this time of year! "
— Sally, 12/14/2013" These were two cute stories from Debbie Macomber! I enjoyed both of them, the second one had me laughing out loud! "
— Susan, 12/3/2013" I only read Trading Christmas, not The Forgetful Bride, because I'd seen the TV movie. It was a charming story, even if the characters seemed a little old for their ages. "
— Bettye, 11/4/2013" sweet christmas book, sometimes i wish...... "
— Sally, 10/8/2013" I really enjoyed reading these two stories "
— Debbie, 5/25/2013" I don't usually read romance novels but Lena insisted I had to read something Christmasy,and this was a book that had 2 Christmas stories. . .they were probably a bit predictable (especially the first one) but fun to read anyway! "
— Karen, 5/18/2013" Two more brilliant Christmas stories "
— Marie, 5/9/2013" The Forgetful Bride was enjoyable, better than Trading Christmas. "
— Jodie20, 12/20/2012" This is a collection of two holiday time romances. They were both cute, but in the second, both the main character and her daughter's character changes were too abrupt/not believable, and that took away from it. "
— Jenny, 11/7/2012" Pure Debbie Macomber. I love her Christmas stories with their fun, and romance. They are light hearted and fun, and easy to read. "
— Candace, 8/24/2012" I love, love, love this book so far!!! :) "
— Heather, 8/2/2012" I enjoyed this lighthearted Christmas tale about 5 people who all venture out of their normal routine for the Christmas holiday. If you are looking for something fun and a quick read for the holidays this is a good choice. "
— Mary, 5/2/2012" OK, I usually don't read these type of books, but I think Debbie Macomber's Christmas books are a pleasant diversion at Christmastime. "
— Kate, 3/7/2012" While I don't care for DM's regular novels, I very much enjoy her Christmas stories! This book is a little jewel, and it will put you in the right spirit! =) "
— big, 1/21/2012Debbie Macomber is a leading voice in women’s fiction. Her novels have hit the number one on the New York Times bestsellers list as well as making the USA Today and Publishers Weekly lists. Her novels Mrs. Miracle and Call Me Mrs. Miracle inspired the Hallmark Channel’s top-watched movies for the year when they were released. There are more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide.
Cristina Panfilio is a voice talent, audiobook narrator, and actor whose credits include Fallen Angels at Indiana Rep, The Merchant of Venice at Notre Dame Shakespeare, Twelfth Night at Chicago Shakespeare, Mirandolina, Seascape, Laughing Stock at The Milwaukee Rep, and Memory House at Renaissance Theaterworks. She was also part of touring productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet with the Utah Shakespeare Festival and five wonderful seasons with the Riverside Theatre Shakespeare Festival in Iowa City.