Debbie Macomber is a good storyteller, especially when she is juggling multiple characters and multiple plot lines. This story of Everly Lancaster and her semi-disastrous trip down the Amazon River Fell a little short of the mark for me. Everly is an over-worked part owner of a successful company. She has pored her being into the company to the exclusion of her family. Her partner insists she take a vacation and a disgruntled employee books her on an Amazon cruise instead of a luxury vacation. Predictably, Every and the only eligible man onboard fall in love. Can their vastly different lifestyles merge so they can have their happily ever after? Not without some trials along the way.

Debbie Macomber’s Jingle All the Way is a sweet read filled with serious, underlying messages about viewing the world around oneself, the importance of family and what is really important in life. That said, I did find a good bit of it implausible and didn’t think the title really connected with the story. 
Everly Lancaster is literally sent down the river by a spoiled, revengeful employee who books her on an Amazon river boat cruise instead of a luxury cruise. Once on board, circumstances put her in close contact with Asher Adams, the passionate, environmentalist naturalist on board. Since this book is a romance, the inevitable occurs, but the story lies with the how, not if, the happily-ever-after comes about. I especially enjoyed the secondary characters—fellow passengers on the cruise and Everly’s family. 
Fans of Debbie Macomber and Hallmark movies will love this book. It is clean, sweet and brimming with family values. Three stars. 
I was given a free copy of this book by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions stated are solely my own.

I can always count on Debbie to lift my spirits. Nothing like sitting down with a ice coffee to read and next thing you know you finished it in under 2 hours. I loved the story of Asher and Everly what a way to fall in love on a cruise through the Amazon river and right before Christmas! YES PLEASE!! No need to read this one only at Christmas this one can be enjoyed anytime. LOVED IT!!


My thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Awww just saying Debbie Macomber’s name makes me smile.
Hmmm this awesome cover did mislead me. We are having a recording breaking/historic heat wave this Labor Day weekend and I thought this would be a nice winter/Christmas read. What’s this about a trip to Brazil down the Amazon River???
Everly Lancaster is a Chicago top real-estate executive and a workaholic! She has high standards and expects the same from coworkers. Everly is ready to fire her new assistant Annette who is the incompetent niece of her business partner. Everly’s business partner believes she is over reacting and needs a vacation. Since it is December it would be the perfect time to take a much needed month long break. He suggests a cruise and will have Annette get right on making all the arrangements for a luxury cruise.
Everly is on her way, however the plane arrives late and she has to rush to the dock in Brazil. She is taken to her room and immediately Everly notices that the accommodations are not so luxurious but told she was lucky to get this room as there was a last minute cancellation. She then is reminded to check the brochure regarding the expectation on the trip. It appears Annette has some devil in her and made arrangement not on a luxury cruise but an eco-cruise through the Amazon rain forest ~ No electronics of any kind. Everly tries to get the ship to turn back. Of course, that doesn’t happen and the real story begins!!!

Ms. Macomber never lets me down! I follow her on Facebook and Instagram. Love her inspirational messages.. Yep! her positive attitude it is contagious!

Want to thank NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group ~ Ballantine for this early release granted to me in exchange for an honest professional review. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for October 13, 2020

It took me awhile to adjust to the premise that this was a Christmas novel as advertised. Once I did the benchmark expected in Debbie Macomber offerings was eventually met. The main characters have depth and a core of kindness. The path to a happy conclusion is filled with difficulty and uplifting resolutions. Finally getting to Indiana and all things Christmas was wonderful and put me in a happy mood for the lovely ending. Stay with this one and you will be rewarded in a way on Debbie Macomber can do.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Jingle All the Way starts off not really having to do anything with Christmas, but it does come at the end of the book. Once again, Debbie has written a book everyone will enjoy reading. A book about really finding yourself after years of just working and not taking the time out for yourself or family. I recommend this book for all of Debbie's fans!

The setting for this story, the Amazon River area, is a unique location for a Christmas story. I must admit I was a little surprised. I have read most of Ms. Macomber's books and this was a nice twist.
Everly is stressed out, overworked and at the end of rope with her new assistant. Her business partner tells her to take the month of December off. The assistant thinking she could get a little payback on her boss scheduled her a two week cruise. Only this isn't the luxury cruises we are used to with fine dining and all the extra amenities. No this is a small ship, only 40 people, going down the Amazon- no internet-no TV- no phone! And you can only take two showers a week! What is a workaholic to do? The very capable Everly turns into a bumbling misfit on the ship. Her one saving grace is the naturalist on the ship, Asher. Of course in the course of two weeks they develop feelings for each other. But she is to go back to Chicago and he has more cruises to work in the Amazon. What are they to do? Be sure to stick around for the epilogue. It's great!

Everly/Daisy has been consumed with work, working all hours. When she is ordered to take a vacation her incompetent assistant, who she wants to fire, books her on a cruise. Not a luxury relaxing cruise, but a no frills cruise down the Amazon, no phone, no internet and twice weekly showers. For some reason I had trouble connecting with the 2 main characters in the book. The plot was OK but it isn’t my favorite book by this author and it wasn’t very Christmasy til the end of the book. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read and review Jingle All the Way. I look forward each year to reading Debbie Macomber’s holiday romance novels. This year I was disappointed, it just was lacking the magic that her previous holiday stories had. I usually can’t put her bookS down, this one I had difficulty getting through. Perhaps I was expecting a story like Mrs. Miracle or her Angel books, Jingle All the Way was nothing like either of those previous titles. However, She is still one of my favorite authors.

I'm a big fan of Debbie Macomber, but this wasn't one of my favorites. Maybe it's because I was expecting a Christmas story and this didn't seem Christmasy. Christmas is only mentioned in the first 80% of the book, the last part is about Christmas, but it's mostly about Daisy going home. It was an ok read.

No need to wait until Christmas to read Jingle all the Way by Debbie Macomber. It's an uplifting book that is right on the mark any time.

Fast and furious romance with a sweet holiday theme.
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In many ways, I can understand what the big deal is about forcing a vacation. This year I really feel the need! So when I saw this story was about that very topic, I knew it was the perfect kickoff to some fun holiday reads!

Macomber sets the stage with a perfect workplace scenario that really sets your teeth on edge! I can feel for Everly and her desire to find the right assistant who doesn’t want revenge for working with you! An Amazon cruise? Oh, I would die!

With plenty of embarrassing and humorous situations, poor Everly has her work cut out for her on this unexpected vacation and Macomber creates the perfect offset to Everly’s workaholic ways in Asher. A wee bit of a nerd but strong, tender, handsome, and capable, they manage to find a bit of insta-love in the Amazon.

With beautiful settings, a blossoming love affair, and a tiny bit of family intervention comes a sweet story that gives hope and sweetness a new look. A perfect holiday story that you can enjoy in an afternoon and leave you with a smile on your face! Macomber is the go-to author for happily ever after women’s fiction and sweet romance!

Debbie Macomber does it again! This book was everything and more that I love about her writing style. It was easy to read, full of quirky characters, and so sweet and heartwarming. Even though this looks like a Christmas book, it just takes place in December and only has a few pages of Christmas dialogue. I’m so happy I didn’t wait to read this until December. Read any time of the year. It was an easy five star read. Also, now I really want to go to the Amazon.

Another great story by this author. I enjoy her books and love watching movies on Hallmark
that are based on her books. AlwaYs ready for the next book to come out. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.

Debbie Macomber is the Queen of "Feel Good women's fiction." Jingle All The Way:A Novel is the story of a young woman who starts a business right out of college with a friend. Ten years later the business is a success but no one has paid for that success more than Everly. She has given up her family, her social life. Everything she has is directed toward the business. But when her partner hires his niece it is a big mistake. Trying to soothe things over the partner demands Everly to take December off and has his niece book a cruise for Everly. However, this cruise is not your typical cruise
but an adventure cruise on the Amazon and in the Rainforest. Everything that could go wrong on this cruise does go wrong up to and including losing the Amazon/Rainforest guide romantic interest. One thing she does get out of this cruise is that family is very important.

"Jingle All the Way" by Debbie Macomber
Oh, my, yes, I loved this story. What is not to like? It is a fun light clean sweet contemporary romance. But who would expect this author to select an Amazon River cruise? That took a bit of an adjustment on this readers' part. Ah, but a luxury cruise would not have been what our female lead needed nor would her … well I may have already said too much. Let's just say, you really do want to check out this story. It is a winner and just what I expect from this author. Happy Reading ! !
Note: I received an ARC from the publisher with the expectation I would post my honest review.

When workaholic Everly/Daisy is mistakenly sent on an Amazon Jungle Christmas cruise by her inept assistant, her life drastically changes when she meets Asher. Asher is the ship’s tour guide/wildlife expert.

I enjoyed reading the Amazon Jungle scenes. Everly is not outdoorsy. She’s the complete opposite of Asher and it’s a nice surprise when we initially see both of them get along so well. Everly manages to land into a lot of trouble and Asher is there to help her.

Everly feels somewhat estranged from her family. She hopes this holiday season will help to solidify her familial relationships. She also reflects about her workaholic life style. How can she balance her family, her workload, and her feelings for Asher?

This is a delightful, light, Christmas read that all will enjoy!

This is a fun book. Everly (Daisy) is a partner in an up and coming real estate agency in Chicago. When her partner’s niece, who is working at the agency, sets Everly up for a cruise to take some time off, instead of the luxury cruise Everly was expecting she found her self on a tour down the Amazon river exploring the rain forest with a naturalist (Asher) in charge of the tours. Everly falls head over heels for Asher and he falls head over heels for her but they cannot see their lives meshing over time due to the fact that she loves the fast paced city life and he loves his job in the Amazon. It’s fun watching them work it all out and finding a happy solution.

This is one of those feel good stories that has some fun twists and turns included. And a Christmas theme makes its way in as well.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

I wish to thank NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine Books for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. I have voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I have long been a fan of Debbie Macomber and was thrilled when I was offered a chance to read and review this one. I did not think the cover or the book title reflected the story line. There was just not enough of a Christmas story there. This is more of a Hallmark movie theme.

I think the beginning of the book was good but toward the end it felt like a rush to finish and not the usual theme we get from Debbie Macomber. Much of the book is set in the Brazilian rain forest where some of the heroine’s escapades did not seem reasonable. She created a very strong, successful woman turning into someone who is accident prone and needs to be rescued. It just did not ring true.

Sorry but this book was just not for me.

I just finished Jingle All the Way by Debbie Macomber and I have to admit, I was very disappointed by this book. The story was rushed, the characters not very developed and the style was so not the author's usual style that I was really put off by it. The whole story seemed trite and uninspired, as though it was drudged out in boredom. As a real fan of her previous work, I hope that the quality of this Christmas book doesn't indicate the direction her books are going.

Thank you to the author, Random House Publishing - Ballantine and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel for an honest review. I just wish it could have been better.