It's release day for A Date with Santa by Debbie Macomber!

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A Date with Santa
Author:Debbie Macomber
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Genre: Contemporary/Fiction/Romance

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Romance blooms when an unlikely couple plans to surprise a child in need of some Christmas magic in this sparkling holiday romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.

For single career woman Clare Madison, Christmas means pre-made cookies and artificial trees. But when her sister needs her help, Clare volunteers to care for her six-year-old nephew, Ricky.

Determined to give Ricky a memorable Christmas, Clare enlists help from her best friend Erica, who loves kids, and her colleague Ethan, who agrees to dress up as Santa . . . if Clare goes on a date with him.

As Clare navigates the challenges of caring for her nephew and the prospect of romance with Ethan, she begins to discover the true magic of the holiday season. Ethan's bond with Ricky and his kindness towards Clare bring unexpected joy and new adventures—filled with ice skating, baking, and a sense of fulfillment she never expected.

But when her old life threatens to interfere with the festivities, Clare must decide what she truly wants before the season’s magic slips away.


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Debbie Macomber is a leading voice in women’s fiction. Fifteen of her novels have reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller lists, and six of her beloved Christmas novels have been made into hit movies on the Hallmark Channel, in addition to the original series Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove, based on Macomber’s Cedar Cove books. There are more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide.

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Sage Madison has been tasked with caring for her young nephew over the holidays, and she is determined to give him a Christmas to remember... even if it means agreeing to go on a date to achieve it!

A Date with Santa is a heartwarming holiday romance that is destined to stir up your feels and holiday spirit! In this one we meet a young single woman who has agreed to help out her very busy sister and take care of her nephew through the holidays. She recruits her friends to help make sure that he has the best time while in her care, even agreeing to go on a date with a colleague whom she convinces to play Santa and visit her nephew.

It doesn't take long for her to see all that she has been missing out on, she's been so focused on work that somewhere along the way she forgot how to enjoy life and all the good things it has to offer. Maybe it's time to change her focus...

This wonderfully penned tale touched my heart and left me smiling! What a great reminder about taking time to embrace the smaller things in life and finding your own joy! Highly recommend!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, via NetGalley request, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.



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