Touched by Angels

Lives are ensnared when Shirley, Goodness and Mercy take over on earth in New York City. Brynn, Hannah and Jenny are young woman facing trials and changes. Brynn goes from a Catholic Girls' School to an inner City school which is not only co-ed, but full of troubled teens; Hannah is being pushed into an engagement to the Rabbi's son even though neither one loves the other; Jenny has been trying to break onto the Broadway Stage for 3 years with no luck. Enter the angelic trio, and watch things happen....even the Statue of Liberty is no left untouched.

I enjoyed this trio of December holiday stories, as unlike many "inspirational" books they had Catholic and Jewish characters as well as a Protestant (no denomination given) one. In so many books of this type, the religion is rather vaguely evangelical Protestant, so for those of us who are not members of one of those churches, this book is a refreshing change. Ms Macomber also tackles two controversial subjects in the Catholic-themed story -- birth control and bullying. This makes the book a little edgier than most of her stories, but I applaud the chance she took in discussing these issues. While the main character comes out for abstaining from premarital sex, she also discusses safe sex for those who are not ready or interested in abstaining, even if it means a challenge to the beliefs of her church. The other two stories are more conventional Macomber -- a Jewish girl who has to chose between two men, even if it means bringing unhappiness to her parents, and the final story of a country girl in the Big Apple trying to make it on Broadway. In the latter story there was a nice piece at Ellis Island about an immigrant ancestor.This book had more sex of the heavy necking and petting variety than in many of the Angel series. Good narrative writing but nothing literary, and realistic dialog. A feel good story for the holidays.

This is the 3rd book in this series and the 3 angels once again take on more than they realize. I’m not sure why I didn’t find these stories as interesting and amusing as I found the earlier ones. Perhaps it is because the situations are darker and the romance more forced than before. There are fun episodes like having the Statue of Liberty decide to rotate around on her pedestal or large flakes of snow falling from a cloudless sky, but the end results of each of the 3 situations seems forced and abrupt rather than a consequence of the earlier actions.

You can never go wrong with a Debbie MacComber book. It has been awhile since I have read this book and don't remember much about it. I read various authors and 2-3 novels per week. So just take my word for it, read al her novels you can get your hands on. You won't be sorry and you will be delightfully entertained.

A good heartfelt story, but still filled wth personal struggles, sadness, love. Throw in the quirky angels, and you will have a great time. There is sadness, but we our humans find the strength to overcome, in each other! Enjoy

Shirley Goodness and Mercy are back for another Christmas of Mischief and mayhem as they blunder their way through their prayer assignments as they try to solve problems and help their girls end up happy and in love. You can’t help but smile when these three angels get together and get in trouble!

I Truly loved this story and the caricatures in this book. I cannot say which character is my favorite the ones that have family members praying for them. This is the last book in this series.

This is a cute book for a 10-12 year old. I was looking for a light science fiction with spiritual underpinning. I guess I’m not the authors target audience. Moved slowly explaining everything .

I love Touched by Angels! I love this angel series! My cousin recommend this series. She read a book a day and said she hated for the series to end. I agree with her. I give Touched by Angels 5 stars*****! I will be starting Shirley,Goodness & Mercy tonight!

Just as the reader becomes involved with each relationship there seems to be some problem which must require heaven!y intervention. Apparent lack of experience does little to dissuade these young angels. Their discussions are priceless.

Lives are ensnared when Shirley, Goodness and Mercy take over on earth in New York City. Brynn, Hannah and Jenny are young woman facing trials and changes. Brynn goes from a Catholic Girls' School to an inner City school which is not only co-ed, but full of troubled teens; Hannah is being pushed into an engagement to the Rabbi's son even though neither one loves the other; Jenny has been trying to break onto the Broadway Stage for 3 years with no luck. Enter the angelic trio, and watch things happen....even the Statue of Liberty is no left untouched.

I enjoyed this trio of December holiday stories, as unlike many "inspirational" books they had Catholic and Jewish characters as well as a Protestant (no denomination given) one. In so many books of this type, the religion is rather vaguely evangelical Protestant, so for those of us who are not members of one of those churches, this book is a refreshing change. Ms Macomber also tackles two controversial subjects in the Catholic-themed story -- birth control and bullying. This makes the book a little edgier than most of her stories, but I applaud the chance she took in discussing these issues. While the main character comes out for abstaining from premarital sex, she also discusses safe sex for those who are not ready or interested in abstaining, even if it means a challenge to the beliefs of her church. The other two stories are more conventional Macomber -- a Jewish girl who has to chose between two men, even if it means bringing unhappiness to her parents, and the final story of a country girl in the Big Apple trying to make it on Broadway. In the latter story there was a nice piece at Ellis Island about an immigrant ancestor.This book had more sex of the heavy necking and petting variety than in many of the Angel series. Good narrative writing but nothing literary, and realistic dialog. A feel good story for the holidays.

This is the 3rd book in this series and the 3 angels once again take on more than they realize. I’m not sure why I didn’t find these stories as interesting and amusing as I found the earlier ones. Perhaps it is because the situations are darker and the romance more forced than before. There are fun episodes like having the Statue of Liberty decide to rotate around on her pedestal or large flakes of snow falling from a cloudless sky, but the end results of each of the 3 situations seems forced and abrupt rather than a consequence of the earlier actions.

You can never go wrong with a Debbie MacComber book. It has been awhile since I have read this book and don't remember much about it. I read various authors and 2-3 novels per week. So just take my word for it, read al her novels you can get your hands on. You won't be sorry and you will be delightfully entertained.

A good heartfelt story, but still filled wth personal struggles, sadness, love. Throw in the quirky angels, and you will have a great time. There is sadness, but we our humans find the strength to overcome, in each other! Enjoy

Shirley Goodness and Mercy are back for another Christmas of Mischief and mayhem as they blunder their way through their prayer assignments as they try to solve problems and help their girls end up happy and in love. You can’t help but smile when these three angels get together and get in trouble!

I Truly loved this story and the caricatures in this book. I cannot say which character is my favorite the ones that have family members praying for them. This is the last book in this series.

This is a cute book for a 10-12 year old. I was looking for a light science fiction with spiritual underpinning. I guess I’m not the authors target audience. Moved slowly explaining everything .

I love Touched by Angels! I love this angel series! My cousin recommend this series. She read a book a day and said she hated for the series to end. I agree with her. I give Touched by Angels 5 stars*****! I will be starting Shirley,Goodness & Mercy tonight!

Just as the reader becomes involved with each relationship there seems to be some problem which must require heaven!y intervention. Apparent lack of experience does little to dissuade these young angels. Their discussions are priceless.

Pretty standard light-hearted romance novel with feisty but conflicted females, reluctant but intrepid males, and a host of complications that everyone can see coming from miles away. A pleasant, light read at Christmas time. I decided to buy this book because of the clever "hook" of the 3 angels: Shirley, Goodness and Mercy (love that!) but the angels were actually just kind of superfluous to the plot. I guess I was thinking more of Janet Evanovich and her Diesel series rather than this piece of fluff. It was OK if you just want a soft, predictable, chaste romance to pass a couple of hours.

I Love Debbie Macomber's Christmas Stories. Shirley,Goodness, and, Mercy are up to their antics saving. Three different Christmas Wishes sent to heaven. There are funny, sad and surprising moments throughout the book. I highly recommend these books.

I love this author. Always waiting to see what the three angels are getting into next. Always watching for the next book

With a little faith and a whole lot of love miracles do happen! Enlightening and full of twist and turns and delightful to read.

Again, Debbie Mcomber doesn't disappoint with her escapades of the angels: Shirley, Goodness and Mercy guided by the archangel Gabriel. Great names for angels! This time they are involved with a young teacher fresh out of college who wants to make a difference in the lives of high school students in a downtown high school in New York City. The problems she faces with the students and her love life are followed in this story. The only reason I didn't give a five star rating is because of the expletives. In my opinion, not necessary.

An awesome read! Actually, with Angels doing their best to help a situation -- one can expect a perfect solution. Angeline

I. R. eally like the different stories bring the different day's the love is displayed. I was amazed of how the. Angels.played with the outcome.

I've enjoyed the books I've read in the "Angel Series". Good, clean romance, with drama mixed in. But I felt things wrapped up a little too quickly at the end.

I love these three angels Shirley Goodness and Mercy. Once again a great story. I even enjoyed Gabriel the archangel .

3 antes are sent to influence the lives of 3 mortals and using their specific powers guide them a life of happiness. Fun read for anyone

Love the 3 Angels - all 3 books. Wish Debbie Macomber would write some more with them as subjects.

Such a sweet and enjoyable series. The angel’s definitely have more possible adventure in their future. Hope to read more of the adventures of Shirley, Goodness & Mercy

You just can't beat a Debbie Macomber Christmas angel book for an enjoyable and relaxing Christmas read! I loved the way Shirley, Goodness and Mercy eventually "led" these three couples to their "heaven sent" destinations of true love. Three delightfully interferring angels with true hearts of gold that never seem to follow (or do they?) Gabriel's specific instructions! I highly recommend this book!

I bought this book because the author is a very talented lady!

As there Angels with three different people to help and as usual, Shirley, Goodness and Mercy help each other to help each person the way they should.

Really enjoyed this lighthearted read

Loved the book years ago in paperback. Loved the three stories and the love of life and belief in Angels

Love all of Debbie Macomer novels. This was no exception. She is a very good story teller.

I fell in love with these characters I enjoyed reading about the characters and their angels. I will read #1 and 2.

I loved this book. It has conflicts and romance. These three angels get into more trouble but it all comes together in the end.

Just the right book for a nice Christmas read. Something light for when we all have too much to do. Debbie Macomber and her angels are a welcome gift.

I thought this was a fun book. I enjoyed it thoroughly. I would recommend it to anyone who likes Debbie Macomber.

Three more wonderful stories interwoven in one enchanting book. Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy provide Christmas miracles once again in this heartwarming Christmas novel.

I love Debbie Macombers books esp her Angel books I fall in love woth Shirely, Goodness and Mercy all over agin everytime I read about thier adventure on earth. I love hpw thier curious and are mischivious and that makes them so lovable, thier like little kids going to the candy store whenever(or if)they go down to earth.

How could you not love these 3 Angels? This time I cried as well as laughed. A surprise ending

Love this author and the angels are fun. Easy, relaxing read.

This was a sweet novel I am going to get the other books in this series

I especially love Shirley, Goodness and Mercy. I wish I knew MY angels names. Through Debbie's wonderful depiction, I can imagine my very own personal helpers from Heaven. Even Gabriel seems so present in my present. How can you resist reading ALL the angel books? My Goodness, I Shirley can't.

I love the way Debbie Macomber weaves a story. My fav author

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Great book I love those angels. I have read every angel book and love the good things they do for other people. No matter what mission they are sent to do they always get in to mischief but they are the greatest. Thanks again for the laughs and tears.

Always look forward to reading one of Debbie Macomber's Angels books at Christmas: perfect for the Season, amusing yet with a message of overcoming hardships and hope..

Every book that Debbie Macomber writes seems to be better than the last one. I found it very hard to put the book down. This book is well worth reading.

The three angels were cute and resouseful. It was light reading and dad and funny and love reigned over all.

feel good book

I love all the Angel books, especially with Christmas coming soon!

I loved this book . I loved the fact the characters were real with real challenges and real life situations ...and the fact they ultimately did the right things ...the suicide was tough but it happens far too often to not be included

Another fun and fast read by a wonderful writer.

I thought the stories were very sweet. I have always enjoyed Debbie Macomber's novels especially her Angel intervention series. If anyone likes to read her books, they would probably enjoy this book. I don't think they would be disappointed.

I've read most of the Angels Everywhere series and loved them all. Hope she continues the series. I can never get enough of Shirley, Goodness and Mercy.

I always enjoy her books.

Touched by Angels is another great Christmas book by Debbie Macomber. Her books are very enjoyable. I have several and have not found one that I do not like.

This was a very enjoyable read

These books are always related to Christmas time and make me smile. I can remember Shirley as one of the angels and each of us in our lives have one of these angels in our life. I look for books with these characters all the time.

At first I did'nt like the skipping around. Then it got so I looked forward to what was going to happen next And to whom. It really has me hooked on "The Angel Series." I love anything Debbie writes, she does it so well!

Always enjoy the story lines that this author uses. Good job.

If you feel like you just want to read a feel good book I suggest Debbie Macomber Angels books. They are quick and easy reads and they all end happily, which can't be said for real life. I have read they all and hightly recommend them, especially if you're feeling down.

Love those angels!Fun&heartwarming.

Unbearably the best book. I could not put it down. Made me laugh and made me cry. The only problem was the lack of sleep I got because I could not stop reading.

D.M. Did it again with her three angel characters. Using 3 entirely different situations she manages to lure the reader to laughter, tears, and to develop a heart-felt concern for each Earthling😊

Ah, always a just a miracle away. This is a quick read and as all the books in this series it never disappoints.

great read

Anything by Debbie Macomber is always good. These sweet mischievous angels are a joy to read about. They are always up to the task. Fun. Cute. Sweet.

This is one of the first books by Debbie Macomber that I read, and I was extremely pleased with it. I really LIKE her characters (including the angels). I'll be rereading this book a number of times over the years to come.

I love the books that Debbie writes about Shirley, Goodness and Mercy. They are light hearted, fun, and a great read! Debbie knows how to make you love her characters and really care about what happens to them. I recommend you read this book!

Great quality book

I enjoyed reading touched by (Angels Eeverywhere Book 3) I love reading Debbie Macomer's books.

gift for my wife

I recommend this book to everyone who loves a happy ending . Who loves having a warm heart. I couldn't put this one down. It's 3am and I just finished it. Loved it!!!!!!!!!!

Love her angel series !

I AM ENJOYING THIS ANGEL SERIES

This is a brilliant book. I laughed and cried and held my breath in places. I love every character, the theme behind it and the quirky angels. Enjoy.

I have found this series to be delightful. They are a great read for Christmas or any time you want to laugh, cry, and be entertained by 3 erasable angels.

Very uplifting!

What a fun book to read. Have read all 3 of her Angel series books and would love to see more. Its just too bad that Debbie Macomber doesn't plan on continuing this series. Love her writing, a very cute and enjoyable read!

I will read anything that involved with Angels. My married name is Gabriel so I will be interested in any book involving my last name

Another easy read story by Macomber. These books are simple, but fun to read. This review requires more words, so here they are.

I love all Debbie McComber books

Easy reading. Keeps you involved with all characters. Love the angels involvement. Would recommend this book to everyone to give us hope and encouragement.

Love Debbie Macomber and this was really a great one

I enjoy reading any of Debbie Macomber books. I have 55 books between my Kindle and paperback. I have the whole Cedar Cove series and the Blossom series.

was good read. Think I figured out what was going to happen but how it happened was enjoyable. I keep a hold of my guardian angel and talk to her every day.

Overall it was a charming read with lots of feel good moments. At times it was difficult to keep the assignments of the angels straight, but didn't detrack from the overall enjoyment of the book.

I love ALL of Debbie's Angel books. They are touching, great stories and the hilarious antics of the Angels keep me laughing. I would recommend that she talk to Hallmark about making these into Specials for Christmas!!! Keep the stories coming about those three!!! Love them.

Debbie Macomber always delivers with stle and grace. She touches the real world with deftness and heart - makes you "see" the world around you through different eyes.

It was a good Christmas read.

Loved this story as all the others I've read

It was very entertaining. I loved all the trouble the Angels caused while "fixing" problems. Everything worked out in the end and I had a few laughs at their antics. I chose 4 stars because it was a fun book to read.

I have enjoyed reading about the series about the Christmas angels and their antics. I really enjoyed the intercity theme. the recap, yay!! love it!!!

Love all of Debbie Macomber books and it great to have them on the kindle because I do not lose them

More twists and turns in this Debbie Macomber book, but I love any book that she has The angels in it. The more lighthearted ones are more to my liking, but there was a good message in this one

I love her books and collect them. they are easy reads and are always about family values and morals. Helping people in need and doing the right thing.

The angels are so funny. Debbie Macomber has you guessing what they can get into next. Hope to read a lot more books about the angels.

One of her best books. I love all of the Angels Series.

Interesting and light reading enjoyed it. Makes you think about what actually happens in lifed

Good stiry

Light, feel good reading. It was ok, I made it through the entire book in one day, but don't plan on reading anymore of her books.

These angels can make any story a good read. What mischief these 3 can't think of sees to happen anyway. I enjoyed the whole book about when all was lost every thing shifted and what an unexpected twist it was. Excellent book.

This book was a good uplifting read. It had just enough romance and adventure from these 3 angels that it needed. Def would recommend it.

TOO MUCH BACK AND FORTH CONSTANTLY. I ONLYCOULD STAND ABOUT 20 PAGES AND QUITD.

As usual fabulous writing. Great story and linked together quieter well. I am ready to read the next book. Can hardly wait.

I love all the books with them little angels they are so cute

Very good, will buy the rest of them.

I had a copy of this book on my kindle and loved it. I love the Auther Debbie Macomber so when my friend had an 85th birthday, I decided to give it to her o hardcopy. She's in the middle of it.

These books are amazing!! Keep them coming. These 3 amazing. Witty angels. Keep me on my toes!! Thank you. Awesome!!!!

great read, very well written. I love this author! She makes the characters seem so real in every book she writes.

I REALLY ENJOYED THIS STORY AND WOULD RECOMMEND IT. IT HELD MY ATTENTION. THE ANGEL STORIES BY DEBBIE MACOMBER ARE FUN TO READ.

Guardian angels on earth! How delightful. The three story lines were rich with love and miracles. Thanks for the break from reality.

Cute sweet

It was so much fun to read and constantly kept me wanting to read more. Touched by angels left me feeling happy.

I thought this was a series of great stories. They kept you guessing until the end. I would recommend this book to everyone who likes a good angel story.

Love the adventures of the Angels.

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I truly loved reading this novel. Like every novel that I have ever read by her it really touches me. I get a small lesson from every one I read. I read most of them over again after a time. I just love her insight into her characters.

Amazing story, book was in perfect condition. Fast read, Finished in a day and gave to a friend. Thanks again.

I loved all the Angel books written by Debbie Macomber Refreshing light and sweet stories.

Debbie Macomber 's. series of the angels, Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy are entertaining, funny, and well written. I have read the entire series and look for more to come.

Debbie Macomber is one of my favorite authors. I don't think she could write a book I didn't like. I especially like the three mischievous angels. Another winner!

I have been reading Debbie Macomber Christmas books for 3years now and would not miss a holiday without Shirley. Mercy.and Goodness. The 3 Angels in her books. They're outstanding.

Never disapointedmin Ms Macombers books. Would not miss reading one. I am waiting for her next one out about the new Inn.

I did not like this book at all Was not interesting , lost my interest very boring reading, sorry I bought it

Very nice. Love all these books.

Great

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Touched by Angels. It made me smile and lifted my spirits. Thank You Debbie Macomber Please keep writing. All your books are so uplifting.

Great

I love the series of Goodness, Mercy & Shirley. It was worth the wait and the price is always within my budget.

This is an Author and a book that are both thoroughly enjoyable.

Debbie is delightful with her angel books. Those 3 angels are a delight to read about. She gives them such depth. I would recommend this book absolutely.

I have never met a Debbie Macomber book I didn't like. I bought this because I have enjoyed all her angel books so far. Haven't gotten to reading this but know it will be great.

The stories are thought provoking and I always look forward to the next book. The three angels are the greatest. Thanks

I COULD READ ANY OF THE ANGEL BOOKS SHE WRITES. THEY ARE BOTH FUNNY AND SPECIAL AT THE SAME TIME

Wonderful book. Great characters. Story flows nicely too. A great author and a fun story to read. Definitely one I recommend.

Really like her take of her unique CHristmas stories

He wonderful it is to follow the adventures of those three mischievous angels, Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy. I never seem to get tired of them.

This book is funny, clean, and holds your attention. It's a book I will pick up and read again. Great read!

I really like the book. It had some tearful spots. Love the plots and the angels.

Easy reading. Just let yourself be lead along the journey of life with ups and downs. Till the predictable and joyous end.

I loved the Angel books because they lifted my spirits, touched my soul, made me laugh and made me cry. The Angels made me think of what is really important in life. LOVE :)

This book feels like the romance books read as a preteen. Too far fetched for adults. Well written on the whole

Christmas comes and goes by so fast. I found by picking up this book and reading about the fun loving angels that truly care about the humans they help, helps me enjoy the season more.

Again the content has very little christian influence in the book. A light and fluffy romance that you can read in an afternoon.

It's great I loved it

I love het Angel series!

I really felt the Angels and Michael the Archangel were itting by my side while reading this. I want to get the next one.

Great!

absolutely love this series--everyone should read at least one of these books and they will be hooked on the series--fun, laughs and light hearted!

Wonderful. It's like a mystery book. You never know what the 3 of them are going to do. Even if you guess you are usually wrong.

The story and characters are so descriptive, and the plots are so down to earth and witty. Enjoyed it very much

Again great story light hearted but with a good message. Hopefully it's not the final installment about the three Angels

I love Debbie's books and the Angels are amazing. Always making you smile while reading. I look forward to hearing what the Angels are up to next

Have read almost all of this series and really enjoy them!

I love her Christmas stories!!!!! (and all of her books)

I just love Debbie Macomber's angels books. Shirley, Mercy and Goodness just make you laugh. Debbie is a great author.

Great Christmas story. A quick and easy read during the holidays. The three Angels are wonderful and make you want to read more.

Its my Christmas tradition to set back and enjoy My favorite angels..Shirley, Grace and Mercy... You just never know what mischief they are going to set in play.

There are not enough words to express how great of an author Debbie Macomber is. I love all of her books.

Quick, feel good reading! Gotta love those happy endings! All of Debbie Macomber books are light hearted and fast reads for busy people!

As usual Debbie Macomber kept me wanting to see how each situation turned out. Easy read and always wanting more.

I love the angels. Looking forward to more stories down the road. Thought provoking on many issues; I enjoy this author and recommend her books.

Predictable, but still a sweet story of love winning out.

Great book

I love all the stories with those 3 angels. They are so real and comforting. I will read every book with the 3 angels.

This author is one of my favorites anyway. Loved the price and the book. Thanks for the great service. Pat

Made me feel like i was right there.I recommend this read to everyone that likes stories of angels. Great work.

I Loved this book

Story of three angels who come to help 3 couples find each other. A great Christmas story any one would enjoy.

Brynn, Hannah, and Jenny all have dreams. Brynn is a teacher who dreams of making a difference in her students' lives, even if Roberto Alcantara thinks she is in over her head. Hannah is so used to following her parents' wishes that she is engaged to one man, Carl, while in love with another, Joshua. Small-town girl Jenny's dreams of becoming a star on Broadway are growing dimmer by the day and she misses her family - and Trey LaRue. All three must learn to follow their hearts and they'll have some help along the way from three angels - Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy. First released in 1995, "Touched by Angels" is a cute, at times poignant, novel set in New York at Christmas time (this is one novel, not three separate stories). Of the three women, I found Brynn's story to be the deepest, saddest, and most realistic, (outside of the discussion she has with her students regarding sex which felt out of place and merely a plot device). Author Debbie Macomber touches on several issues in this story that she normally stays away from and handles them all deftly (have a tissue nearby when reading this - there are some genuinely sad moments in this book). Macomber does a pretty good job of showing what life is like in a school in a poor neighborhood and doesn't sugarcoat the story - not everyone has a happy ending. The Brynn/Roberto romance is a pleasant surprise as Macomber's romances are almost always lily-white. The Hannah/Joshua story was my next favorite. While I sometimes wished Hannah would get a backbone, the chemistry between her and Joshua is well done (and very romantic) as are the family dynamics (I also like the fact that Macomber included a Jewish family in what could be considered a Christmas book). Hannah's struggles to please everyone instead of listening to her heart was very believable. Jenny's story was my least favorite of the three, mainly because there didn't seem to be much chemistry between her and Trey (I think this is because they already knew and cared for each other - readers had no chance to see the romance developing). As for the three angels, the story could easily have worked without them (and in fact they disappear for long periods of time) but they add a nice touch of humor to the story. "Touched by Angels" is a nice novel set during the holiday season.

Ms Macomber found herself in this one... The first book I read in this series was book #4 and loved it, so started with book 1. Although book 1 and 2 were good they weren't as good as book 4 and the air about them were a bit different. BUT this book was very nice! Although the middle seemed to kind of 'got stuck' and the ending was hurried up until the end I would have given this a 5 star rating but the end was hurried into one chapter after being dragged out for about 10. But still a good book. The stories in this book is a country girl moves to the big city to find her dreams but is that really where her dreams is? Or was it really in her back yard all along? The next is a teacher wanting to make a difference to high school kids that lives in a bad part of town. Kids that everyone seemed to have given up on and in the process she finds herself. And the last story in this book was about a Jewish girl that was her parents only child and all her life had done exactly what was expected of her to make her parents happy. But when her heart is telling her something different will she go with her heart and 'disappoint' her parents? Along the way these people have three special prayer angels helping them along their way. 2nd personal favorite in the series through book 4. All have been good just book 3 and 4 better than books 1 and 2

While it's not clear from the cover, "Touched by Angels" is new release of a book that was originally written in 1995. Some of the technology has been updated for this release to make it more believable to today's audience. (For example, characters now use cell phones.) The book is about three angels - Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy - who are being sent to Earth for the third holiday season in a row, to help answer someone's prayers. This year, the angels have been assigned to three young women in New York City. Goodness is assigned to Hannah Morganstern to make sure she becomes happily married. Hannah is almost engaged to Carl Rabinsky, a rabbi's son. It seems Carl will make a perfect husband, but Hannah and Goodness may have other ideas. Mercy is assigned to help Jenny Lancaster make it back to her hometown in Montana for Christmas. However, Jenny has much more on her mind than how to make it home. She could be on the verge of making her dreams of becoming a Broadway star come true, but what about her dreams of love? Shirley is responsible for helping Brynn Cassidy, a young teacher that wants to make a difference in the lives of her inner-city students. Brynn wants to help, but it looks like the inexperienced teacher, as well as her guardian angel, may both be in over their heads. While the three angels interact in short passages throughout the book, the stories of Hannah, Jenny, and Brynn are completely separate. It's really like three shorter novellas in one book. The angels are always looking out for the best for their charges on earth, even if their "boss", the angel Gabriel, doesn't always agree with their methods. The three angels are amusing and have great insights into the actions of others. However as characters, the personalities of the three angels blend together for me and the book would be better if the three angels were more distinct. I enjoyed reading about the everyday struggles of Brynn and her budding romance with one of her student's older brother the most out of the three stories. This story is the most dramatic and has the most depth and realism, yet is the most moving out of the three. Brynn is caring and kind, but tough enough to make it in a challenging environment even when faced with tragedy. It is realistic love story between two people from different worlds, as well as the power of dreams and education for young people. Brynn is an inspirational character to whom readers can relate. If only the other heroines in the book were as likeable as Brynn! Hannah is sweet and wants to do the right thing, but instead ends up leading on two men and making everyone miserable until the very end. Maybe she needed a bit more guidance from Goodness, because her story starts to drag on until I began to think maybe Hannah and Carl deserved each other and her new love interest, Joshua, should move on! Jenny's story had potential, but the ending seems forced. Jenny has settled in and made new friends in New York, but so far a job as a singing waitress is the closest she has come to her dream of performing on Broadway. I like the friendship between Jenny and her roommate Michelle, also an aspiring singer/dancer, and the way they support each other even when they are competing with each other for roles. The love story between Jenny and Trey, the rancher from Montana, falls flat for me. There is no doubt the two love each other, but I wish their story would have ended a little differently. Jenny says she is happy with the way things turn out, but as a reader, I felt cheated and thought Jenny got cheated as well. Overall, the book is pleasant, light reading for the holidays. The angels come to New York as an answer to a prayer, but the book is not at all "preachy". There are some passionate kissing scenes, but it's definitely an inspirational and not a steamy romance. While Hannah and Jenny's stories are a bit lacking, the story of Brynn and her students make the book worthwhile. Fans of Debbie Macomber that missed this book the first time around may want to give it a try this holiday season. This review was originally written for The Season E-Zine. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.

Wonderful stories. Love Debbie Macomber. This story makes you feel good! Love the Angels! Looking forward to more books by Debbie

Awesome! The Trio are back! Can they fulfill the lonely hearts wish? See how they cope causing a bit of mayhem in the process. If you love a good story filled with humour, mayhem, romance and leaving you smiling then this is for you. Absolutely must read

Purchased this book on audio CD along with the other two "Angel" books in the trilogy. Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy do their best to help there prayer assignments in New York, without causing too much "trouble" for archangel, Gabriel. Enjoyable romance with happily ever after and read well enough to keep me away while driving in the car. Recommend this story and all three books for those looking for a sweet romance.

Goodness, Mercy and Shirley, 3 sometimes faulty guardian angels, are given three new charges in New York. A novice teacher in an inner city school, a Montana maiden who aspires to be a broadway singer, and a New York city girl-a sweetheart betrothed to a man she doesn't love but who her parents adore. Like many Macomber books this one deals with the loves of the everyday person and the hopes and heartaches they sometimes face. A sweet, romantic tale-a good lighthearted book to curl up with this holiday season:)-Merry Christmas!

This is third in a series. It's an enjoyable, easy read following the efforts of three angels who break lots of rules while helping the people they're assigned to. If you like happy endings this is a good series.

Great book for any age reader.

What a delightful read! I enjoyed this story. The plot was intriguing, the characters were likable, the dialogue was creative and Debbie's storytelling style is real yet refreshing! :)

Next on my list . Love Debbie Macomber’s books

Shirley, Goodness and Mercy are maturing angels but can still find mischief in trying to help their charges. Humans certainly can be stubborn they discover.

I enjoyed this book.I read it on a rainy day and it made me feel happy inside. One just has to believe a little and then the places and people dont look so grimm .

Loved this series

I LOVE-LOVE-LOVE all of Debbie Macomber's Christmas books; especially the ones with angels. Keep 'em coming!

I enjoy the way Macomber wrote about 3 separate situations, connected thru angels. I was losing hope in the depth of the book until tradgedy struck and the angels had to figure a way to resolve everything. Was very sweet in the end. A good light read.

Great book

First book I have read of the angels and just loved all the stories. Another Great book by Debbie!!!!!

Debbie Macomber has done it again. These 3 angels and Gabriel are absolutely the best and the characters they "manage" are also good. I look forward to these books each year.

Love this book. It has twists and turns and a great outcome with some realistic not so great endings. I would recommend to 25 and over.

I didn't like the way she skipped from one angel to the other in a chapter. I like books that flow. I just skipped around in it after reading half of it and made myself do that.

Debbie McComber writes such delightful stories! This one so full of Shirley, Goodness and Mercy, angels who come down to earth to help humans find the right way to go. Their help isn't always approved by Gabriel, but they get the job done! Another fun read from Debbie.

good reading

Awesome! The Trio are back! Can they fulfill the lonely hearts wish? See how they cope causing a bit of mayhem in the process. If you love a good story filled with humour, mayhem, romance and leaving you smiling then this is for you. Absolutely must read

Debbie Macomber always writes very readable books, always very readable

enjoyed this book

This is an amazing book, always well written storys by Debbie, but this book made you feel dreams really can come true. It was an excellent feel good book. Anyone who wants to believe in angels this is the book for you.