Sheila Roberts – författare

It''s time for the men to take over . . . NYT Bestselling author Sheila Roberts gives the best gift of all in this funny, heartwarming story that touches the very core of Christmas spirit.At Christmas time, it seems as though a woman''s work is never done. Trimming the tree, mailing the cards, schlepping to the mall, the endless wrapping - bah humbug! So this year, Joy and Laura and the rest of their knitting group decide to go on strike. If their husbands and families want a nice holiday filled with parties, decorations, and presents - well, they''ll just have to do it themselves. The boycott soon takes on a life of its own when a reporter picks up the story and more women join in. But as Christmas Day approaches, Joy, Laura, and their husbands confront larger issues in their marriages and discover that a little holiday magic is exactly what they need to come together.Sheila Roberts makes me laugh. I read her books and come away inspired, hopeful, and happy.- Debbie MacomberPerfect for fans of Marie Force, Debbie Macomber and Jill Shalvis, this is a sparkling Christmas story that''s sure to capture your heart and leave you with a smile

''Within minutes of cracking open the book, my mood was lifted; the warm, glowing feeling it gave me lasted for days'' First for Women''A heartwarming tale of magic, miracles and coming home'' Goodreads reviewerAn unforgettable holiday treasure . . . When Kiley Gray discovers an enchanting snow globe in an antique shop, she has no idea how much her life is about to change. For years, the snow globe has passed from generation to generation, somehow always landing in the hands of a person in special need of a Christmas miracle. Kiley could use a miracle herself. This year, all she wants for Christmas is someone to love. A hopeful shake leads her on an adventure that makes a believer out of her. When Kiley shares the story of the snow globe with her best friends-two women with problems of their own-they don''t believe it. But they''re about to discover that at Christmastime, sometimes the impossible becomes possible and miracles really do come true.Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Marie Force and Nora Roberts, this is a gentle, romantic Christmas story that''s sure to capture your heart and leave you with a smile''Roberts'' charming story offers hope, comfort, and a second chance for those who believe in love, and a nudge to change the minds of those who don''t.'' Booklist

In this Christmas tale, two people are about to discover that when it comes to finding love, Christmas magic isn''t enough . . . sometimes it takes a pesky orange cat named Ambrose When a guy is in trouble, he starts making deals with his Creator . . . and Ambrose the cat is no exception. In danger of losing his ninth and final life, Ambrose makes a desperate plea to the universe. He''ll do anything if he can just survive and enjoy a nice long, final life. His prayer is answered when a stranger comes along and saves him-and now it looks like he has to hold up his end of the bargain.The stranger turns out to be a firefighter named Zach, who''s in need of some serious romantic help. If Ambrose can just bring Zach together with Merilee, the nice lady who works at Pet Palace, it''s bound to earn him a healthy ninth life. Unfortunately for Ambrose, his mission is a lot harder than he ever thought. Merriliee is way too shy to make the first move on a ladies man like Zach, and Zach thinks he''s all wrong for a nice girl like Merrilee. Now it''s going to take all of Ambrose''s feline wiles-and maybe even a good old fashioned Christmas miracle-to make them both realize that what they''re looking for is right in front of their eyes.Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Marie Force and Nora Roberts, this is a sparkling Christmas story that''s sure to capture your heart and leave you with a smile.Sheila Roberts makes me laugh. I read her books and come away inspired, hopeful, and happy.- Debbie Macomber