One of my favorite authors is Debbie Macomber. Her holiday stories are the best. For me, it's just not Christmas without one of Debbie's heartwarming holiday books!
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| It's just not Christmas without one of Debbie Macomber's holiday books! |
I AM ONE LUCKY DOG!
I'm a lucky dog because last month I WON a signed, advance copy of Debbie Macomber's latest Christmas book, ALASKAN HOLIDAY!! She ran a contest on her Twitter page and I was one of the winners! As expected, I loved the book and finished it in just two sittings.
The book is about Josie, a young woman who is about to realize her dream of becoming sous-chef at one of Seattle's hottest new restaurants. But will it really be the fulfilling, glamorous life she was hoping for?
While waiting for her dream position to start, Josie takes a Summer job cooking at a remote Alaskan lodge. She's captivated by the raw beauty of Alaska and the tiny rustic town, as well as the warmth of the people living there - especially one particular person she's grown quite fond of. But her dream job is about to start back in Seattle, where she's been selected to work side by side with a world renowned chef!
Tension builds as fate tries to tell Josie it has other plans for her. But will she listen? Is the big-time restaurant job a dream come true, or is it a nightmare disguised as a dream when...... But wait! I'm getting ahead of myself. You'll have to read the book and see for yourself whether Josie chooses love, her career, or both!
Being the mom of a Siberian Husky, I always get more excited when Debbie sets one of her fabulous stories in Alaska.
I loved the book, but Icy thinks the one flaw in this novel is that Debbie could have given Hobo, the faithful Siberian Husky, a little more action in the book. Hobo is always at his Dad Palmer's side as they trudge through the snowy rural Alaskan town they call home. I'm wishing she had developed the character of Hobo a bit more too - like maybe shown us how the heck he stays right by Palmer's side without running off!! I'm thinking Icy could learn a thing or two about sticking by my side from Hobo, LOL!
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| Hmmm, I think Debbie could have developed the Hunky Husky character a bit more. He sounds so handsome! |
BOOKS ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO GIVE (AND GET!)
Not only do great holiday books get me in the holiday spirit, they're thoughtful Christmas gifts for others.
I put Alaskan Holiday on my holiday gift list for my sisters.
I also gave them Cottage By The Sea. I think Cottage By The Sea is one of Debbie Macomber's best books yet. It's about a young woman who finds unexpected hope, healing, love and friendship after a horrific family tragedy nearly breaks her. The way the unique characters are developed as this riveting story unfolds kept me turning pages at rapid pace well into the night. I highly recommend it!
Check these books out, for yourself or as a gift for someone else!
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Note: In case you're wondering, this is NOT a sponsored post. I just wanted to share some of my favorite books with you!
Do you enjoy reading holiday books to get into the Christmas or other holiday spirit? Tell us in the comments!
