Debbie Macomber once again weaves a tale of romance full of information on the remote Alaskan town and the people there. She always has a story full of characters that stick with you as you read and leave you thinking about them as you finish the story. Once again she’s written a book that doesn’t disappoint this reader, a love story that takes the characters quite by chance and they have to separate from each other as the main character, Josie Avery, is only working at the Lodge as the cook for the summer and then she is to go on to a very hot new restaurant with her dream job as a sous chef which should set her up for a good future in her chosen field. She meets a famed master swordsmith, Palmer Saxson and he works his magic into her heart. What happens when its time for her to leave Alaska and report to Seattle is the second half of the book and becomes a Christmas story that is woven with romance. You’ll have to read the book to find out how things end, if you do you won’t be disappointed this is written as all of Debbie Macomber’s books are full of life and some mystery and romance.
I received this book through NetGalley in kindle format in the hopes that I would proved an honest review of the book which I am doing here! Loved the book! #NetGalley #AlaskanHoliday
Description as found on NetGalley.com
“[Debbie] Macomber brings her signature charm to this appealing tale of an aspiring chef. . . . This charmer will please Macomber fans and newcomers alike.”—Publishers Weekly
Debbie Macomber brings us to the Alaskan wilderness for a magical Christmas tale about finding love where it’s least expected.
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 Ponders 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.
