Thank you to the Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy for an honest review. Everly (whose real name is Daisy) lives the corporate world, she is overworked and never takes time off for herself. Her business partner tells her she must take a month off and he is booking her on a cruise. Unbeknownst to him and Everly is is a Brazilian cruise that literally is not meant to lounge by the pool....it was booked by his niece who isn't a Everly fan. On the cruise, Everly becomes ill after being bitten by a mosquito (this was the second book I have read by this author where a character becomes quite ill after being bit by a mosquito. Makes me wonder if this happened to the author.) Asher the naturalist on the ship was assigned to care for Daisy (as he calls her) and you can't help but root for these two. Reading a book by Ms. Macomber you can't go wrong, she makes you feel like you are right there, you can picture the story and she makes characters that you love and others not so much. Always love, love her books.

Macomber's latest holiday abook is a treat. Everly, also known as Daisy, is a workaholic who has distanced herself from her family. Her spiteful assistance Books her on an Amazon cruise and her adventure begins. She meets the ship naturalist and the chemistry is strong. But is it just a ship romance? My favorite scene is when Everly gave Asher the wake call he needs. The message is grab life with gusto and enjoy it. It's a good holiday romance.

Debbie Macomber, the author's name alone ensures that you will find a book that is entertaining, enjoyable and one that you will love. This book has all those characteristics and more. We are going through some rough times and this book allows the reader to step inside her fictional pages, sit back and relax. My thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the only Christmas book you will read that includes indigenous people of the Amazon rain forest and piranhas. Everly/Daisy is booked on a cruise, but she doesn't know it's an Amazon River cruise. Asher is the naturalist on board. Hijinks ensue. Over half of this book takes place in Brazil, which you would never know from the cover. The title has absolutely nothing to do with the book. It seems like the cover and title were chosen and whatever what written was just put inside it.

An enjoyable Christmas book! Even though the “Christmas” portion was only the last 25% of the book, it was so cozy and heartwarming! This was a fun read of misadventures and made me laugh out loud. I always love a good feel-good story and this one definitely put a smile on my face! My thanks to the publisher for the advance reader in exchange for my honest review.

Love reading books from this author. It's Christmas time. Everly (daisy) is taking a much needed vacation and the whole month off of December. When she gets to the ship for her cruise. Its not what she thought. Her assistant booked her on a surprising adventure and everly was not prepared for. To hear more read the book.

Ahhhhh... Debbie Macomber you did it again. Wonderful story in a wonderful setting. Perfect way to get in the mood for the holidays. A cozy blanket, a cup of eggnog, and this book are all you need.

This is a light hearted Christmas read with lovable main characters. Everly and Asher meet on an Amazon cruise where Everly is out of her element and so not prepared. The story is funny and charming, typical of a Debbie Macomber holiday story. Perfect to read during the holidays when life gets even more hectic. If you enjoy Debbie's books, you'll like this one as well. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Jingle All the Way pulled me in all the way! Are you following your life’s passion or taking the safe road so you don’t get hurt? The main characters in this novel have to figure that out for themselves. With some loving family and exasperating friends moving the couple along the paths of self discovery. Thanks to NetGalley and the author and her publisher for letting me read an advanced copy of her book.

I always love Debbie Macomber’s books, particularly the Christmas ones, and this one is no different.

Very likable characters make this a delightful book that covers many of life’s emotions – exhaustion, trip plans not going as planned, illness, very unlikely and dangerous adventures, possible love, holiday spirit, and realization of what is important in life.

You will find yourself drawn into this holiday story, unable to put it down until you have finished the book. I highly recommend it.

I received a copy of this book from Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine through NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own.

Debbie Macomber introduces us to Everly Lancaster who is part owner of Easy Home with her partner Jack. What starts out as a disaster with Jack's niece Annette being a continuous disaster, Everly is being informed that a cruise had been booked so that she could unwind and de-stress. Everly is hesitant about this vacation which also allows her to visit her family for the holidays. Because Annette got her a last minute cruise, Everly has to quickly pack and try getting to her connections on time to get to the port in Brazil on time. Boarding the ship, Everly realizes that her cruise is not the one that involved hot beaches, icy drinks, and lazy days. Instead, she was booked on a cruise going down the Amazon River. Being unprepared and uninformed, Everly is at a disadvantage in all the activities such as the appropriate clothing, insects of the Amazon, and the lack of communication. Luckily, there are her shipmates who help her along the way and there is Asher Adams, the naturalist on board. Whatever can go wrong does go wrong for her.

It was nice to see the humor of Everly's misadventures as the maneuvers around the various obstacles presented to her during this trip. We see Everly who is the overworked and overstressed business woman who is confident in herself and her skills become someone different on this trip. We also see the growing attraction between Everly and Asher and how their lives get in the way of what they want. Will they be able to get past it and fight for each other? How will Everly get through the days without any internet or phone service while on the cruise?

Debbie Macomber brings us a story of second chances and the magic of the Christmas season. I enjoyed Everly and Asher's story. I look forward to the next adventure from this author. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Randon House Publishing Group - Ballantine Books for this privilege.

A story of a woman forced to take a vacation that ends up changing her life. Daisy has worked hard to make her company a success so she is at a lost when she is forced to take a vacation and ends up on a cruise on the Amazon with no internet or wifi. She is forced to reconsider the choices she has made and to consider what she really wants. and her decision surprises even her.

Debbie Macomber's Christmas romances are some of my favorite treats. Jingle All the Way is fantastic. Just what you want to read by the tree with some hot chocolate. Loved this one!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

This was a sweet story. I also loved that the heroine was from Chicago like me. However, for me, the story was a bit predictable as it followed the general guidelines of a romance novel even down to the problems they faced and their reuniting was also predictable. I will say that I totally appreciated that there was no overt sex scenes and that they built a relationship that wasn’t built on sexual attraction.

Debbie Macomber is almost as iconic as Santa when it comes to Christmas stories. No holiday season would be complete without a heartwarming romance like this. Her books are so much better than a Hallmark movie. Take some time away from holiday shopping, meal planning, and the utter chaos of the holiday season and settle down with a cozy blanket, a warm drink and Macomber!

I sat out in the heat of a Louisiana summer because I was not going to put this down to take the time and go inside. I read this on my Kindle without realizing it was Debbie Macomber. I should have known because I was instantly in love from the first page. I easily read it in one day!

The characters, main and side, were well fleshed out and believable. I instantly was inspired by Everly's work ethic, although I knew it was going to get her into trouble. I was just as annoyed with her assistant as she was and couldn't wait to see how it was all going to work out! She is more than believable though, my little sister is just like her, so I was invested in finding out how this was going to end for her. While maybe also hoping she would learn lessons that would help her.

The first big mistake from her assistant was tiny compared to the one Everly finds herself in. This was deliciously terrible and had me turning pages on my kindle like it was on fire! Love, love, love and I want to write up more but I'm so worried about spoiling that I'll just leave it there. Fabulous, wonderful character.

Asher was much the same. Since there are a few men in this book, I wasn't sure who was going to be the love interest, especially since I hate to re-read a synopsis and spoil it. So, I was able to suss out not only who the romance was going to be with, but how I felt about him without any extra input. I enjoyed their easy talks and fun relationship, and the way he always seems to look out for her. Which is especially nice considering where they are!

In short, I could write pages and pages about how lovely this is and how wonderful this made me feel while reading. More Christmas at the end than throughout, but that didn't stop me from being happy the whole way through. I can't wait to buy this for friends and family this Christmas!

Jingle All the Way is a spectacular romance. Debbie McComber has written another winner. Loved this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

Jingle All the Way
A Novel
by Debbie Macomber
Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine
Ballantine Books
Romance | Women's Fiction
Pub Date 13 Oct 2020 | Archive Date 04 Jan 2021

I have several readers in our library who will love this book! Overworked Everly is mistakenly booked on an Adventure cruise and falls in love with the naturalist. Loved it!
Thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for this light-hearted read.

5 star

This is a quick read for a rainy afternoon. Holiday reading...although not one of my all time favorites, it was a fun read. This is one of my favorite aiuthors who writes several series and other stand alone books. Try this one.

Overworked Everly goes on what she thinks is a luxury vacation. She soon finds herself on a trip into the Amazon with naturalist Asher. They fall in love and must decide how to mesh their very different lives. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Ballantine Books for my honest review.