The Christmas Spirit: A Novel
Oct 2022 · Ballantine Books
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two lifelong friends decide to trade places the week before Christmas and end up finding love along the way in this delightful novel from the queen of holiday stories, #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.
Peter Armstrong and Hank Colfax are best friends, but their lives couldn’t be more different. Peter, the local pastor who is dedicated to his community, spending time visiting the flock, attending meetings, and, with the holiday season approaching, preparing for the Christmas service and live nativity. As a bartender, Hank serves a much different customer base at his family-owned tavern, including a handful of lonely regulars and the local biker gang.
When Peter scoffs that Hank has it easy compared to him, the two decide to switch jobs until Christmas Eve. To their surprise, the responsibilities of a bartender and a pastor are similar, but taking on the other’s work is more difficult than either Peter or Hank expected. As the two begin to see each other in a new light—and each discovers a new love to cherish—their lives are forever changed.
In The Christmas Spirit, Debbie Macomber celebrates the true meaning of the holidays and the inclusive community spirit that binds us all.
Peter Armstrong and Hank Colfax are best friends, but their lives couldn’t be more different. Peter, the local pastor who is dedicated to his community, spending time visiting the flock, attending meetings, and, with the holiday season approaching, preparing for the Christmas service and live nativity. As a bartender, Hank serves a much different customer base at his family-owned tavern, including a handful of lonely regulars and the local biker gang.
When Peter scoffs that Hank has it easy compared to him, the two decide to switch jobs until Christmas Eve. To their surprise, the responsibilities of a bartender and a pastor are similar, but taking on the other’s work is more difficult than either Peter or Hank expected. As the two begin to see each other in a new light—and each discovers a new love to cherish—their lives are forever changed.
In The Christmas Spirit, Debbie Macomber celebrates the true meaning of the holidays and the inclusive community spirit that binds us all.
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4.6
25 reviews
Jen Miller
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October 19, 2022
Thank You #NetGalley #Random House #Debbie Macomber I received an ARC of this wonderful book. I love Christmas in July! I love the way this story was told through the 3rd person. The grandkids were funny. Debbie Macomber hit this one out of the park. I always look forward to Debbie's Christmas books. This one did not disappoint! This is heartwarming story that shows us how to look at things from a different point of view. The characters in this story are very likable. I really enjoyed this heartfelt story. I could picture the scenes in my head as I was reading! Debbie did a great job with the descriptions. Who would have thought a bartender and a Pastor would turn out to be similar in profession?
Jennie Fortna
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October 19, 2022
A*R*C for honest review with no compensation Received from NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group 4.5 stars The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber is a standalone holiday story that is filled with the Spirit of Christmas. What happens when two best friends decide to change places (jobs) right before the holidays, a preacher and a bar owner. Change perspective, new friends, romance, storytelling, some drama, smiles and heartwarming story.
Vickie Watts
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October 18, 2022
Charming holiday story about two friends who exchange places just before Christmas. The anecdotes of their adventures made me laugh out loud and the way they each ended up finding love was absolutely delightful. This book is a must read to get your holiday started right, with a little love, a little laughter and plenty of life lessons to hold close to your heart. All opinions expressed are my own.
About the author
Debbie Macomber is a leading voice in women’s fiction. Fifteen of her novels have reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller lists, and five of her beloved Christmas novels have been hit movies on the Hallmark Channel, including Mrs. Miracle and Mr. Miracle. Hallmark Channel also produced the original series Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove, based on Macomber’s Cedar Cove books. She is as well the author of the cookbook Debbie Macomber’s Table. There are more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide.
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