Falling for Him

Midnight Sons #5

by Debbie Macomber

Hard Luck, Alaska � a town that needs women! 50 miles north of the Arctic Circle. 150 -- mostly men -- but growing! Because the O'Halloran brothers, who run a bush-plane charter service called Midnight Sons, are heading a campaign to bring women to Hard Luck.Christian O'Halloran--The youngest O'Halloran brother. Charming, handsome, clever. He loves the company of women--but please keep him away from Mariah Douglas! She's the secretary at Midnight Sons and she drives him crazy. She loses his messages, misplaces his files and generally creates chaos around him. What he can't understand is why no one else has a problem with her. And why, despite everything, he can't get her out of his mind ....Mariah Douglas--Life in Alaska is an adventure for her. For the first time, she's taking risks, learning about survival, making new friends. Falling for Christian O'Halloran is an adventure, too--one that her heart might not survive!

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Fiction, Harlequin Romance, Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Audiobook

283 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1996

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Linda (NOT RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS) · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked up Alaska Skies: Brides for Brothers / The Marriage Risk / Daddy's Little Helper a while back not realizing at the time that it was a reissue of a series Mrs. Macomber wrote in the 1990s. I read the romances and gave them 3 stars. Then Falling for Him fell in my lap recently and I decided to visit Alaska once again.

The O'Halloran brothers have a chip on their shoulder before finally falling in love. Never more so, than Christian O'Halloran. He was a mixed-up, immature (IMHO), 30-something man who did not deserve Mariah Douglas. There was not enough shoveling the grovel for my taste.

And I only kept reading only so I would have closure. I won't be returning to Hard Luck, Alaska.

[StMargarets · Rating 4 out of 5]

My local library has the old Midnight Sons series by Debbie Macomber and I read the last three last night:

I liked this one the best because the hero was so clueless and the heroine tried to get over her crush on him, but never quite succeeded. It was worth the re-read.

[Cecelia]

This alternativly annoyed and amused me at points.

[Dee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two-haiku review:

They can't get along
He hired her, now regrets it
Then she quits--uh-oh!

Been waiting for this
Set up last few stories
Wish it were longer

[Sharon Rudolph · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Christian cracked me up! Everyone knew what was going on except for him. They make such a cute couple. I am excited to read the rest of the series. The storyline was wonderful.

[Margo · Rating 2 out of 5]

He barely thinks she's pretty, whereas he's constantly thinking about how OW is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. He is reluctant to admit he even likes her, and the resolution was tepid because of the H's self-absorption.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

THIS SUMMARY/REVIEW WAS COPIED FROM OTHER SOURCES AND IS USED ONLY AS A REMINDER OF WHAT THE BOOK WAS ABOUT FOR MY PERSONAL INTEREST. ANY PERSONAL NOTATIONS ARE FOR MY RECOLLECTION ONLY

Since Christian helped bring women to Hard Luck Alaska he thought he could pick out his perfect secretary for Midnight Sons. He picked gorgeous Allison who stayed in Hard Luck for only a day. He then hired Mariah and since that time he has tried everything who could to have her quit, leave, or to fire her. To no avail. Mariah who is in love with Christian has not idea what to do with Christian. I have read that hate and love are similair to each other and maybe reading about Christian shows how you could be dumb enough to believe you hate someone when in fact the opposite is what is going on.

[Haven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Debbie Macomber is such a talented author! She always does an amazing job creating realistic characters that people can somehow become really attached. Her Midnight Sons series is amazing!

Mariah moved north of the Arctic to fill a job position as a secretary working for the O'Hallaran Brothers. To Sawyer and Charles, she's an amazing secretary that can do no wrong. However, to Christian, she is a major klutz who is always losing files and can't ever seem to get his coffee right. He's been looking for a reason to get rid of her ever since he hired her.

[Dana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I reread this because it always gives me that pull in the gut whenever the main character gets rejected by the love interest or whenever she remembers about needing to leave something she learned to love-- applies to both Hard Luck and the dumbest man on earth Christian O'Halloran. And it's short and easy to absorb, best thing to read when in a slump

[Ayami · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, the joy of holiday reads! To be honest the pace at which the couples in Macomber's books get hitched and start popping out babies is a bit too much to wrap my head around but it was fun and effortless to read.

[Mattie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't like it at all. The hero was horrible to the heroine for a year, the whole time thinking about another woman and wishing she was there instead. He finally went out with the other woman, he was extremely attracted to her, but she talked about herself the whole time so he lost the attraction. In my opinion if she had just talked about him and stroked his ego, he would have still been attracted and went to bed with her.

The heroine was extremely weak and let him treat her bad. She didn't give other men a real chance because she was so set on him the whole year.

It did not feel like he was truly in love with her by the end. It felt like he was still confused but didn't want to lose her. Np.

[Once Upon A Book by Samantha · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have been reading Debbie Macomber for years. She's my absolute favorite. But this book, I struggled to get thru. The O'Halleran brother this one is based on, is a complete and total jerk. He doesn't want anyone so he pushes and pushes Mariah away but then wants her close. He is a confusing man and needless to say character. He frustrated me more times than one. And had he been a real man, a real man I loved, he would have pushed me away for good but there would Not have been anything between us, ever. But it's a book and not real life. He still gets the girl in the end. I can say I've read it. I can say it will stay on my book shelf. However, I probably won't read again. Sorry, Debbie.

[*CJ* · Rating 2 out of 5]

"Falling for Him" is the story of Mariah and Christian.

So we have been hearing about the klutz secretary who has been in love with the playboy hero for a while. In this book, we see him trying to fire her for no reason, dating multiple OW, pushing her to date OM, playing with her emotions and even at the very end, his confession came out of nowhere (he was lusting over OW until the last few chapters).

Mariah deserved more. Eat shi! Christian. Get an STD check.

Unsafe
2/5

[Rhonda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read. Liked the story flow. Liked the characters and reading their individual struggles and how they work through them. Fun reading the back and forth issues between characters and finally realizing it is love. Sometimes you feel like you want to shake Christian. He is so conflicted and stubborn. Always a pleasure to read this author. Would recommend this book.

[Kshydog · Rating 2 out of 5]

Debbie writes easy enough but these plots are almost ridiculous. Mariah works for him for a whole year, pinning for him, being clumsy around him. Christian hates her working there, wants her gone but brothers don’t. She finally starts an occasional date with other men before Christian finally realizes he might have feelings for her. Only good part was Mariah saving Ben with CPR.

[Amanda Hash · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been dying for Christian and Mariah's story since the moment Mariah stepped off the plane, so I was psyched for this book. It didn't disappoint-- full of humor and heart, just enough drama and a perfect conclusion. This was one of my favorite books in this series, and it was well worth the wait.

[Lorraine Otis · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I love how Debbie Macomber makes you love her characters. I have to read another of the midnight sons series. This is book 5. I love how with each book you get to see what’s going on in the lives of the characters in the prior book in the series.

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

You know the ending from page 1, but that was comforting right now. What I like about this series is that its set in an isolated, small town where people make do and have a sense of community. Idealistic, but nice to escape to now and then.

[Christie Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the entire Midnight Son's series. There is always a tear jerker ... Each book, the landing male character gives the leading lady a rough road to go but they don't realize their are madly in 💘...with each other

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, clean romance based in remote Alaska. It was instant attraction when Mariah sets eyes on her boss, but her flustered missteps have him irritated rather than pining for her. Each book can be read alone, but for the best experience, read them in order.

[Cathie McManus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christian is very oblivious and hard headed. Mariah has been in love with Christian since she met him. After working with him for a year and overhearing a conversation, she decides to quit so Christian can get his first choice. Christian gets advise from a 10 year old.

[Mary Baker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Watching Christian try to get rid of Mariah, who had a crush on him, made for an amusing read. When she finally resigned and left his business office, he began to appreciate her more. Debbie Macomber has been entertaining her readers for many years now, and I rarely dislike anything she writes.

[Lis Sigona · Rating 5 out of 5]

The continuing saga of Hard Luck, Alaska. Familiar characters with forlorn love, tragedy, obtuse men not seeing what’s right before them, all ending in happily ever after. Debbie Macomber knows how the please the audience in the end. Intriguing, insightful, enjoying and delightful.

[Angie Green · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Cathy Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book Christian is very dense but in the end he sees the error of his ways.

[Qui2 · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always, I love these books. I really like the midnight sun series, and this was my favorite of them so far.

[Sydney · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute book. Christain was so frustrating! The ending was rushed.

[Kari · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books in this series.

[Virginia Markhart · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was such a good story. I love it when the man is such a dummy and doesn’t understand his feelings. Awwww. Great read

[Christine Fitzmaurice · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ridiculous story! My least favorite of the series so far. No man could possibly be as clueless as Christian! Unreal!