Alaskan Holiday
Books | Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
3.7
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Debbie Macomber
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Debbie Macomber brings us to the Alaskan wilderness for a magical Christmas tale about finding love where it’s least expected.“Picture-perfect . . . this charmer will please Macomber fans and newcomers alike.”—Publishers Weekly Before beginning her dream job as sous chef in one of Seattle’s hottest new restaurants, Josie Avery takes a summer position cooking at a lakeside lodge in the remote Alaskan town of Ponder. Josie falls for the rustic charms of the local community—including Jack Corcoran, the crotchety keeper of Ponder’s famed sourdough starter, and, in particular, the quiet and intense Palmer Saxon, a famed master swordsmith. Josie and Palmer become close during the long Alaskan summer days, but Josie knows that, come fall, she’ll be returning to reality and the career she’s worked so hard for. Palmer, on the other hand, would like nothing better than to make Josie his wife and to keep her in Ponder. But Josie can’t imagine abandoning her mother back in the Emerald City and sacrificing her career to stay in this isolated town—not even for a man she’s quickly coming to love. Fate has other plans. Josie misses the last boat out of town before winter sets in, stranding her in Ponder and putting her dream job at risk. As the holidays approach, Josie and Palmer must grapple with the complications that arise when dreams confront reality, and the Christmas magic that can happen when they put their faith in love. Debbie Macomber is at her best in this beautiful holiday story about the far journeys we travel to find a place to call home.Praise for Alaskan Holiday “[A] tender romance lightly brushed with holiday magic.”—Library Journal “[A] thoroughly charming holiday romance.”—Booklist
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Author
Debbie Macomber
Pages
256
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Published Date
2018-10-02
ISBN
0399181296 9780399181290
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"Such a fast, easy read! It was my Christmas day read, and I'm so glad I chose it! Very cute and cozy! The romance was so adorable and the Alaskan setting was absolute perfection! I absolutely adored both of the main characters, but Palmer was definitely my favorite! He was so respectful, and so sweet with Josie! Jack was also a fun addition to the book! The plot was fun and not too terribly predictable. It had a few twists and turns, and kept me thoroughly entertained! 10/10 would recommend!"
Madison C
"Cute winter read"
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Courtney H
"Before beginning her new job as a sous chef at one of Seattle's finest restaurants, Josie takes on a six-month position cooking at a lodge in an Alaskan lake town. It's only temporary--or so she thinks, as she becomes a valued part of the local community, falling in love with the people there. But one man, in particular, stands out among Josie's new friends: Palmer Saxon, a quiet, intense sword craftsman, whose very existence forces her to question whether her heart wants to return to Washington at all.<br/><br/>As usual, I turned to Debbie Macomber for my Christmas books to read this season. I loved the characters, including Palmer and Jack! This was a fairly quick holiday read that starts with Palmer and Josie already in love, which is a tad different than her normal fall-in-love as she goes stories, but this was still enjoyable and had me rooting for the characters. A good read to get you in the holiday spirits.<br/><br/>I rate this 4"
Melanie Dutka