Alaskan Holiday

A Novel

By: Debbie Macomber

Narrated by: Laurel Rankin, Luke Daniels

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Debbie Macomber brings us to the Alaskan wilderness for a magical Christmas tale about finding love where it’s least expected.

“Picture-perfect . . . this charmer will please Macomber fans and newcomers alike.”—Publishers Weekly

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 Ponder’s 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.

Praise for Alaskan Holiday

“[A] tender romance lightly brushed with holiday magic.”—Library Journal

“[A] thoroughly charming holiday romance.”—Booklist

Critic reviews

“Picture-perfect . . . this charmer will please Macomber fans and newcomers alike.”—Publishers Weekly

“[A] tender romance lightly brushed with holiday magic.”—Library Journal

“[A] thoroughly charming holiday romance.”—Booklist

Alaskan Holiday

I enjoyed reading this book as I do all of Debbie's books. I recommend this book to everyone 😊

Debbie Never Disappoints

Narration was excellent, you could feel the humor and emotions. Description of Alaskan nature was true to form

Excellent presentation

I loved the whole presentation. It really captured my attention. It was hard to put it down.

Love in Alaska

I loved this book it’s her second book I read based in Alaska. The writing makes me want to visit.

Narrator makes or breaks a book

I don’t care for the “midwestern” accent that Luke used. The nasal voices were grating on the ear.
Laurel Rankin was lovely.
Story was standard Christmas romance. I didn’t care for phrases like “my woman” used frequently seemed like the book was 30 years old.