I would call this book more of an insta-love book. As I am reading this in August I felt the first part of the book was made for a beach read. The second part made me feel like it was a Christmas book. It's cute to see Daisy and Asher relationship develop during the Brazil adventure. The love might be quick for them but it takes a lot for both of them to come to terms with making this happen for real. I say this book ends up being a Christmas miracle. Asher brings out a side to Daisy that she has forgotten about. Daisy brings out Asher's protective, loving side. These are two people who seem like opposites but are very much made for each other. I loved how the last chapter gives you a glimpse of the future.


*I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley and am voluntarily giving my honest opinion*

Everly is a driven real estate executive. When she threatens to fire his incompetent, entitled niece, her business partner insists she take off the month of December to de-stress, and asks his niece, Annette, to book Everly on a cruise. Not until she arrives at the dock in Brazil does Everly realize that the vindictive young woman has booked an eco-cruise through the Amazon rain forest instead of the luxury cruise she expected—no Internet, phone, or TV available. Everly cannot imagine how she will survive for 2 weeks, but then she meets the ship’s naturalist, Asher. Can a city girl who is driven to succeed in business even consider a relationship with a laid-back traveling naturalist? Jingle All the Way is a good choice for readers looking for a happily-ever-after holiday romance with a different twist. Thanks to the publisher and to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC.

“Jingle all the Way” is a cute easy to read story that leaves you feeling good. As usual Debbie Macomber develops interesting characters and the story will make you laugh out loud in parts. A simple tale about choosing what really matters.

I LOVE Christmas books, they are the perfect sweet reads for the holidays. I'm usually a fan of Debbie Macomber's holiday books, which I know are sticky sweet, but they're fun and there's usually a Hallmark movie made of them.

So I was thrilled to get to read Jingle All the Way! Unfortunately, this ended up a DNF for me and I usually stick them out, but I just couldn't get past the 80% mark.

The story had great potential, but was a total fail for me. Being captured by "natives" in the rainforest? Ugh, so offensive. Stilted dialogue about how much they care for each other, yet they can't manage to communicate that to each other?

Thank you to Net Galley for the ARC for an honest review.

Jingle All the Way by Debbi Macomber 5 stars

You can never go wrong with a #DebbieMacomber book. I have read and enjoyed many of her books through the years and this one didn’t disappoint me. It’s a light, fast and fun read. I like Everly’s character though I prefer to call her Daisy. Like Asher said, Daisy suits her more.

Daisy’s trip to the Amazon rainforest was unexpected. I didn’t expect it either but I enjoyed reading all about the adventure on the Amazon Explorer. It sounds fun and educational. I’d like to join an explorer trip someday but hopefully avoid falling in the murky Amazon river. Daisy and Asher’s time together was short. It’s somewhat unrealistic to have deep feelings for each other that fast but it was cute to read. I couldn't put it down.

I enjoyed the character developments. Just like the author's other books, you will always learn a lesson or two at the end. It’s also a clean read. I like the romance part as well as the family gatherings in the story. Daisy’s family is adorable and sweet. Christmas was amazing with her family and I’m glad Daisy finds her way home.

Thank you #netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Books for the free copy. All opinions are my own.

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I was thrilled when I was approved to receive an ARC of this book as I love Debbie Macomber's Christmas stories. However, this one didn't have much of a Christmas theme. It was still a fun book but it just wasn't what I expected. While some of the storyline is unrealistic and required me to suspend my disbelief, I enjoyed the characters and their journeys. I also thought Daisy's family was awesome and would love to read more about them. Overall, 3.5 stars.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

This was a lovely, sweet Christmas romance. It was a really fun, unique storyline with a great opposites attract couple.

I always enjoy books by Debbie Macomber and this one is no exception. I particularly liked the setting and characters. Not your usual Christmas theme story. Such a fun read!

Jingle All the Way is a quick, easy read about choosing what priorities in life mean the most, especially during the holidays. I received an ARC from the publisher and NetGalley and this is my honest review.

3 1/2 stars rounded down to 3.

I wanted to love this book. I did. My first issue was that it didn't feel like a Christmas book. A majority of it took place in the Amazon and just didn't have a Christmas feel. My second issue was just the whole believability of it all. Two people meet on a boat trip. And in two weeks (where for on week you're VERY VERY ill) you fall so madly in love that you can't function without the person? I don't know. Maybe I'm a cynic (coming from someone who met her husband online 16 years ago) but it just didn't work for me.

I ADORED her parents and siblings though.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are mine, and mine alone.

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A cute and cozy holiday book. I liked that part of it was set in the jungle. It’ll make you want to take a jungle cruise.

A delightful story about finding love in the most unusual circumstances and with the most unlikely people. I truly enjoyed this one. The Amazon river cruise especially. In the end it's about finding home again and that was the best thing of all.

This was a sweet romance but really did not have much Christmas in the story line. When you have an employee who messes everything up and makes so many mistakes, why would you let her plan your month long vacation with out even double checking things. A luxury cruise turns into an Amazon Cruise

I have been looking forward to this book release since Feb 25th, when first saw was in works.
Debbie Macomber is a Must-Read TOP Author for me! "Angels Everywhere" book changed my world. I got her into the 3 local libraries, and our local book store as they had not heard/had no books yet.
I LOVE DEBBIE MACOMBER!!!

This is another book that will warm your hearts and toes for the holidays!

I highly recommend!!

I want to thank Net Galley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the opportunity to read this book and give an honest opinion. In all honesty, I am a huge fan of Debbie Macomber and have a hard time putting put one of her books down once I pick it up. This was no exception. A workaholic woman, Daisy aka Everly, runs a successful real estate business with her friend Jack. Jack's niece works for her and she is a hot mess. Jack suggests that Everly take the month of December off and go on a cruise before returning home to Indiana to spend the holidays with her family. The assistant decided to be mean and booked her on an amazon river cruise where she meets a naturalist named Asher. (side note: maybe my soul mate is lost in the amazon and can't find his way out). Many great support characters (the Browns are a cute couple who befriend Everly). This is a must read and such a great book. Happy Holidays oh and maybe you can add a copy of Grandma Ruth's fudge with the book!

Debbie Macomber Christmas novel. Really, that says it all. It's sweet, predictable, and not very realistic. If you are in the right mood it is a pleasant way to pass a few hours but no, there is nothing special about this.



I did like the setting--a cruise down the Amazon River. Usually when you think of cruises you think of those huge ships that are floating luxury resorts sailing from beach to beach or tourist city to tourist city but this book reminded me that you can take cruises on smaller ships to more unique locations.



Thanks to the publisher for making a review copy available via NetGalley. Grade: B-

To be published 10/20/20

Instead of the holidays providing a jingle in her step, Daisy "Everly" Lancaster is executing marching orders to her wayward assistant, Annette. When that ship sails, her partner sets forth a mandatory month's relaxation. Annette deploys revenge by instead of booking a luxury cruise, Everly finds herself debarking on a no-frills Amazon voyage. Will she get on board be left stranded in the Amazon without cell service?

#JingleAlltheWay provides Debbie Macomber signature lighthearted merriment with a seasonal twist. Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for the early read in exchange for an honest review. Reading as part of my Christmas in July offerings, I enjoyed the adventure.

It wasn't what I expected as her other Christmas books are more holiday centric such as the Mrs. Miracle stories. Upon further reflection, the tale teaches Everly more about the value of Christmas and her family than celebrating the season. Debbie Macomber's fans will enjoy the read especially armchair traveling to Brazil while being stranded at home during the pandemic.

Jingle All the Way by Debbie Macomber. Was looking forward to another Christmas story by Ms Macomber. All primed and ready to read a snow filled, jingling bells, sleigh rides, love and family story and to meet the pup pictured on the cover. Ms Macomber first took us on a cruise of the Amazon Rainforest before Daisy (Everly) headed home for Christmas. As interesting as this trip was, I did miss the traditional holiday tale. As always Ms Macomber does write a sweet romantic story.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

This book kind of reminds me of The Christmas Carol, but it has a very different ending. I loved it. It's an easy read, I finished it in a day. I loved the characters especially Asher. I think he was afraid to fall in love but he let nothing stand in his way, after a while. Like other Debbie Macomber Christmas books, I can see this one turning into a movie. I would be very curious on who would play Asher. I am grateful that Netgalley let me read this in exchange for an honest review.

Everly Lancaster's boss insists she take the month of December off for vacation. As an act of revenge for attempting to fire her, her assistant books Everly on a two week guided cruise down the Amazon River. Everly gets on the boat thinking it is a luxury cruise, then she is horrified to realize she is going to have to go two weeks with no internet, and is going to be limited to two showers a week . After she finally reconciles herself to the situation, she decides to make the most of it. What she doesn't expect is to fall in love with the ship's naturalist, Asher Adams. Falling in love with her is the last thing he expected or wanted either. They come from two very different worlds, so how could they ever make it work? When the cruise is over, and she goes home to Indiana for the remaining 2 weeks of the month to enjoy Christmas with her family, she leaves heartbroken, but resolved to move past her shipboard romance.
This was the typical Debbie Macomber book.... a light, quick romance with a happy ending. I was a little disappointed in that it didn't seem much like a Christmas book, since almost all of the book took place in the Amazon Rainforest. Only the last few chapters had a Christmas theme. Other than that, I really enjoyed it.