Books in series
#1
A Season of Angels
1993
Wishes for love bring hope from above.
Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy—three willing but sometimes wayward angels—are each given someone's prayer to answer . . .
Shirley: She's sent to help nine-year-old Timmy Potter, who longs for a new father. And although his mother, Jody, has vowed never to trust any man, Shirley is determined to help her love again.
Goodness: She knows Monica Fischer longs for a husband and home of her own, but the young woman has practically given up on finding the right man to stand by her side . . . until Goodness steps in to help.
Mercy: Can Mercy bring hope back into Leah Lundberg's life? This maternity nurse desperately wants a child to fill up the home she's made with her husband, Andrew.
But there's just one catch: Each angel must teach her charge a memorable lesson before the prayer can be granted . . .
#2
The Trouble with Angels
1994
When those irrepressible angels—Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy—set out for the City of Angels to grant three rush Christmas prayers, they soon find it will take more than one miracle to teach their precious lessons of love—as well as make three special holiday dreams come true.
#2.5
Angels in London
2012
Originally published in UK Newspaper
Exclusive short story by best-selling author Debbie Macomber
Also published as Christmas Angels in London
#3
Touched by Angels
1995
New York City is always in need of miracles...
And this Christmas is no exception. Thank heavens the divinely inspired, if somewhat ditsy, angelic trio—Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy—is available to answer three heartfelt prayers this sacred holiday season... and to impart important lessons along the way. And Goodness knows (as do Mercy and Shirley) that the three lonely women to whom they've been assigned have a lot to learn:
A dedicated inner-city school teacher, Brynn needs to teach her troubled students how to dream...
Shy and dutiful Hannah must learn to follow her own heart...
And frustrated small-town-girl-turned-Broadway-wannabe Jenny needs to discover that home is where love truly lies.
It's time for the angels to shine.. and to prove once again that when you wish upon a star, you get much more than just a pretty song!
#4
Shirley, Goodness and Mercy
1999
Alone at Christmas, Greg Bennett feels his life has been a waste. Sixty years old and he has no one to spend the holiday with—and no one who cares. Greg knows he's made mistakes, hurt people, failed in all the ways that matter. As a young man, he fathered a child he never acknowledged. He deserted a friend in his hour of need. He abandoned his own brother, who he hasn't seen in years. And he and his wife are in the midst of an acrimonious divorce. Listlessly wandering through the streets of San Francisco, Greg finds himself in a church—and he whispers a simple, heartfelt prayer. His prayer finds its way to the Archangel Gabriel, who assigns his favorite angels—Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy—to Greg Bennett's case. Gabriel knows that very soon, Greg will need all three.
#5
Those Christmas Angels
2003
A heartwarming and hilarious holiday romance finds three angels—Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy—coming to the aid of Anne Fletcher who prays that her career-obsessed son Roy will find a special woman who can teach him what is truly important in life. Original.
#6
Where Angels Go
2007
Christmas is a time for angels.
Shirley, Goodness and Mercy are back! These three irresistible angels love their assignments on Earth. They especially love helping people who send prayer requests to Heaven (even though the Archangel Gabriel, their boss, knows they're going to break his rules)!
This Christmas, Mercy is assigned to bring peace of mind to an elderly man—who discovers an unexpected answer to his prayer.
Goodness is sent to oversee the love life of a young woman afraid to risk commitment a second time. And Shirley has the task of granting a little boy's fondest Christmas wish.
Shirley, Goodness and Mercy go wherever they're needed. These three charming angels often find themselves in trouble, but somehow things always work out for the best—especially at Christmas.
#7
Angels at the Table
A Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy Christmas Story
2012
Here from beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber is the next installment in her Angelic Intervention series-a joyful holiday story that's sure to warm the hearts of readers everywhere this winter.
Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy know that an angel's work is never done, especially during New Year's Eve. With an apprentice angel, Will, under their wings, they descend upon Times Square in New York City. When Will spies two strangers in the crowd, he decides that 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, but just as quickly as they're brought together, another twist of fate tears them apart. A year later, the two have not forgotten their one serendipitous evening-and neither have Shirley, Goodness, Mercy, and Will. To reunite the young couple, the angels devise a plan to create an unforgettable Christmas miracle.
#13
Holidays with the Angels
Christmas Shopping with the Angels / Grandma and the Angels
2022
A collection of two new original short stories from author Debbie Macomber featuring the irrepressible angels, Shirley, Goodness and Mercy. First published in Macomber's Digital Magazine, these heartwarming stories are now available exclusively in this collection.
Christmas Shopping with the Angels
In this short story, you'll see returning characters from my Christmas novel, A Mrs. Miracle Christmas. Come enjoy more hilarious antics by our favorite angels Shirley, Goodness and Mercy. Our rogue angels’ pranks lighten the holiday season at Macy’s but can they answer a shopper’s prayers and yet avoid trouble from Gabriel?
Grandma and the Angels
Rachel and Sam, bored with being quarantined with their work-from-home parents, are disappointed to learn their beloved grandmother can’t afford the airfare to visit them for Christmas. Enter our favorite angels Shirley, Goodness and Mercy. What pranks at the airport will they use to answer this prayer without being seen?
#5-6
Angels at Christmas
2009
Every Christmas, three lovable angels visit Earth. Once a year, Shirley, Goodness and Mercy are allowed to intervene (or, more accurately, interfere!) in human affairs. Despite their frequent misadventures and the chaos they often cause, things always seem to turn out right .
This Christmas, join Those Christmas Angels as they respond to Anne Fletcher's prayer request. She wants her son, Roy, to meet a special woman and the angels contrive to throw Julie Wilcott in his path (literally!).
Watch as the heaven-sent messengers reunite a divorced couple, bring peace of mind to an elderly man and grant a little boy's fondest wish. Because there's always joy Where Angels Go.
Shirley, Goodness and Mercy offer you laughter and Christmas cheer in these two heartwarming stories!
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Author
Debbie Macomber
Author · 367 books
Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot. In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books. Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons. She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
