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The First Man You'll Meet Paperback – January 1, 2011

by Debbie Macomber (Author)
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Shelly Hansen was horrified when her great-aunt's wedding dress arrived because, according to family legend, she was destined to marry the next man she met. When she tripped & fell into Mark Brady's arms, she told him she wasn't interested in marriage.
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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    Camden
  3. Publication date
    January 1, 2011
  4. ISBN-10
    1408492423
  5. ISBN-13
    978-1408492420
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Camden; Large type edition (January 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1408492423
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1408492420
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
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Debbie Macomber

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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.

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xhawaiian
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly entertaining story of an eccentric aunt Millie sending a ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2014
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Highly entertaining story of an eccentric aunt Millie sending a wedding gown to her niece Shelly, then telling her of her own experience in marrying the first man she met. Says this will also happen to Shelly who has no desire to get married. This wedding gown seems to be magical as it perfectly fits whoever tries it on. Includes a lot of chuckles along the path to a wedding.
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Betsy Campbell
4.0 out of 5 stars The First Man You Meet
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2016
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I enjoyed reading this book. It was an easy read which kept me interested in the story. I would recommend this book.
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Janis E. Henry
5.0 out of 5 stars adventure and reality and always leave you with a good feeling and wanting more
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2014
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You can't go wrong with a Debbie Macomber book. I have read almost all of her books and always look forward to her new releases. Her books have just the right amount of romance, adventure and reality and always leave you with a good feeling and wanting more. She is hands down my favorite author and a fellow Washingtonian.
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3.0 out of 5 stars They had a good story, but it was ruined with the explicit ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2014
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Need to go back and delete some of the, so called, classics. I have read quite a few of Debbie's "Classics" recently. I can't recall the titles, but some of them needed to have an R rating. They had a good story, but it was ruined with the explicit sex. It just ruined the book. Sex is a private matter and does not need to be publicised. That is considered pornography. Debbie, you are one of my favorite authors. Some of my friends have voiced the same concern. That is one reason most of our young people treat sex as a recreational sport. The world tells them "If it feels good and gives you pleasure, it's OK--whether or not you are married---doesn't matter."
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kaytay
5.0 out of 5 stars Good short romance
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2014
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Readers who like magic and romance will enjoy this book. It's a little predictable but short and fun to read. A well developed short story that leaves you wanting to know what happens next.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The First Man You Meet
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015
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Loved it. The reaction of Shelly Hansen upon receiving "the wedding dress" was priceless and then meeting a good-looking man named Mark by falling off an escalator into his arms led to witty conversations between the two with much denial on her part about the dress legacy. Debbie Macomber interlaced a very romantic novel with humor from beginning to end. Definitely recommend this book to all who enjoy a fun read.
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Kathie H.
4.0 out of 5 stars good read
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2014
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Fun romance...great light read! Perfect short story for relaxing for an hour or two.Love Debbie Macomber - this is one of her earlier books.
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BJ
5.0 out of 5 stars A Feel Good Book...leaves you smiling
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014
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Being a Debbie Macomber fan while waiting for a new series release I read some of her first books that I've never read. What can I say but for me I loved it. It was a fun, funny and entertaining book. Read it in a couple of hours the other night and would recommend it.
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