Book Review: Jingle All the Way by Debbie Macomber

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Well, I'm reading fast and furiously. This book was actually in large print with very thin paper so it was soooo easy to read. I should read more large print books. You have no idea how many words I read wrong and have to go back and read again when it doesn't make sense. ~~~~ [/i]Trapped in the middle of five siblings, Everly Lancaster always had big dreams. Now a top real-estate executive, Everly finds that her work is her life, leaving no space for anything (or anyone) else. Sensing her stress, Everly's boss insists she take December off. At first, a month away seems crazy - how will the company survive without her? But Everly's mother convinces her otherwise. She deserves a vacation - plus, when she returns, she'll have no excuse to skip family Christmas like last year.[i] [/i]But after her vengeful assistant books a guided cruise on the Amazon instead of the luxury beach vacation she expected, Everly is horrified to realize that she's about to spend the next two weeks trapped - with no Wi-Fi! - in the rain forest. Not even Asher Adams, the ship's charming naturalist, can convince Everly that the trip will be unforgettable. Slowly but surely, though she realizes he is right: the sights are spectacular. And with each passing day, Everly's relationship with Asher deepens, forcing her to take a long, hard look on her priorities.[i] [/i]Everly and Asher begin to see magic in the possibility of a life together. But as the cruise nears its end, and Everly's family Christmas approaches, both must decide if love is worth the risk. A merry surprise may be in store in Debbie Macomber's newest holiday delight.[i] ~~~~ This was a delightful read indeed. Though the two weeks on the Amazon weren't very Christmassy, returning home to her family in Indiana brought all of the Christmas season with it from sleigh rides, to singing carols, to Grandma's fudge, to making a gingerbread house... the list is endless. I much more enjoyed this Christmas read. (I have one more but I'm going to leave that for a little later). I want to clarify Christmas reads. It is greatly apparent that all contemporary authors write Christmas novels every year. This is the first year I have read any. The first one I read was "Christmas at the Red Door Inn" and it was totally, 100 percent filled with Christmas magic. I mean, it takes place in Prince Edward Island where they were knee deep in snow. I am getting used to the Christmas stories and how contemporary authors are writing a story around the Christmas season, not necessarily a Christmas story. And I can accept it for what it is. I will read more but not run out and get every Christmas novel every year (don't hold me to that). I prefer the cozy stories... and the thrillers. So I'm turning to a thriller now and will get back to cozy later. I'm giving this 4 stars. I really enjoyed it and (obviously) could hardly put it down. P.S. For the picture... not I have not brought out my Christmas decorations. We don't usually do that until a week or two before Christmas in this house. There were a couple of items I neglected to put away and couldn't be bothered once all the boxes were stored away. So the stocking hangers have been out all year.