www.DebbieMacomber.com STARLIGHT A Man's Future Rand Prescott believes that his chances for happiness are limited because he's going blind. But when he meets Karen McAlister one magical starlit night, he begins to imagine a different future—one filled with love. Karen already knows she wants to be with him for the rest of her life. But Rand refuses to consider marriage; he refuses to bind her to a man who can't see. Brokenhearted, Karen is prepared to walk away, but can Rand really let her go? PROMISE ME FOREVER A Woman's Resolve Joy Nielsen is a private nurse and physical therapist who's never been daunted by the challenges of her career. And her latest patient, businessman Sloan Whittaker, isn't going to change that. Confined to a wheelchair after a serious accident, he's lost the will to walk. Joy is determined to make sure he recovers, and once he does, she's prepared to move on to her next patient, no matter how strongly she feels about Sloan. There's only one problem. She doesn't think she can get over him…. "Macomber is known for her honest portrayals of ordinary women in small-town America, and this tale cements her position as an icon of the genre." –Publishers Weekly on 16 Lighthouse Road "Romance readers everywhere cherish the books of Debbie Macomber." –Susan Elizabeth Philips "Debbie Macomber's name on a book is a guarantee of delightful, warmhearted romance." –Jayne Ann Krentz "Popular romance writer Macomber has a gift for evoking the emotions that are at the heart of the genre's popularity." – Publishers Weekly "With first-class author Debbie Macomber it's quite simple–she gives readers an exceptional, unforgettable story every time and her books are always, always keepers!" – ReaderToReader.com "Debbie Macomber is one of the authors who led me to appreciate romantic fiction. She can take a well-worn plot device...craft her characters carefully, having them grow and develop as the story unfolds, and leave readers with a sense of the goodness of strong values." –The Romance Reader "Debbie Macomber is one of the most reliable, versatile romance authors around." – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "Macomber is a skilled storyteller." –Publishers Weekly Debbie Macomber, with more than 100 million copies of her books sold worldwide, is one of today's most popular authors. The #1 New York Times bestselling author is best known for her ability to create compelling characters and bring their stories to life in her books. Debbie is a regular resident on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times (70 times and counting), USA TODAY (currently 67 times) and Publishers Weekly (47 times). Visit her at www.DebbieMacomber.com. Karen had dreaded the party for weeks. Her father was sure to use it as another opportunity to find her a husband. She almost cringed at the thought of what lay before her—a succession of eligible men, abrupt introductions, and pointed questions. Yet she loved her godparents and wouldn't offend them by not attending their annual Christmas party. "Are you ready, lass?" Matthew McAlister let himself into her apartment without the courtesy of knocking. "Honestly, Dad, one of these days you're going to walk in here and find me stark naked," Karen admonished with a sigh. Matthew chuckled. Karen laughed, too, for it was difficult to maintain an injured air when her father was in this mood. Stepping back to survey Karen, Matthew's eyes lit up in appreciation. "My heart swells with pride at the sight of you, lass," he said in a strong Scottish brogue. Karen forced herself to smile. His speech always began the same way. After admiring her beauty, he would recount the days he'd courted her mother and their marriage when Madeline was nineteen. From there he'd reiterate his growing desire for grandchildren, most particularly a granddaughter. It was always the same, to the point that Karen could have mouthed the words along with him. "Dad," she interrupted, "we'd better go. Snoqualmie Falls is a forty-five-minute drive." Surprisingly, Matthew insisted Karen drive. She did so willingly, but glanced apprehensively at her father. He looked tired and a bit ashen. "Are you feeling okay, Dad?" she asked, hiding the concern in her voice. "Of course I am." He rallied somewhat. "I'm just saving myself for the grand affair. Certain demands are made of a widower these days, and the ladies are expecting a good time." They were greeted at the large rented hall with soft Christmas music. The room was lavishly decorated with hundreds of large, glittering snowflakes suspended from the ceiling. The reflective glow of the turning flakes cast the dimly lit room into a winter wonderland. The hall was already crowded. Several others had arrived and were milling around, chatting in small groups and sipping champagne. Evan Forsyth raised a welcoming hand when he saw Matthew and Karen enter, and walked purposefully toward them. The two men clasped hands with the enthusiasm of many years of