"A classic tale of the holiday season with a modern twist"
Reviewed by Sandra Wurman
Posted January 4, 2021
Romance Romantic | Romance Holiday | Holiday
Sounded like a very inventive idea for a blog and Julia is in need of something that will catch the attention of as many followers as possible. Julia is at the top of a list for a new job at a major software company. The list narrowed down to two people. Goal was to generate followers, now all she needed was a hook.
Being the season of good will toward all men, that would have to include her grumpy neighbor too. But Cain was usually in a rushed, get out of my way mood. The only thing friendly about Cain was his dog.
So when Julia’s friend suggests a fun and seasonal idea for her blog it seems like something that just might work. Julia was aware that she was outgoing and friendly and most important a huge fan of the holidays. Was there even a remote chance that any of her holiday spirit could rub off on her neighbor? Well the job prospect was waiting in the wings. What did she have to lose?
The game is on. It’s neighbor Cain and his anti-holiday sentiment versus Julia and her all things holiday spirit.
Almost immediately Julia notices an uptick on her blog which is definitely a step in the right direction. But there was quite a lot of time left until Christmas and a lot of territory to cover. Surely there would be some hiccups. The countdown to Christmas begins and hopefully she can not only continue generating hits on her blog but provide a measure of holiday glee for her curmudgeon of a neighbor.
Anyone who has ever read a story by Debbie Macomber expects to be entertained and joyously at that. TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS is Debbie Macomber’s latest foray into holiday tales with a decidedly modern twist. The cast of characters includes some adorably quirky folk and a gorgeous beast of a dog. Family is all-important to the holidays and to Debbie Macomber. This is quite evident in TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS in which the challenge of infusing the merriment and joy of the season is at the forefront of activity. Can’t think of anyone more up to this challenge than Debbie Macomber. So sit back and enjoy the game.
SUMMARY
Continuing in a festive annual tradition, #1 New York
Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber returns with a
new original holiday novel full of romance and cheer—and the
magical prospect of finding love in even the most guarded
hearts. Friendly and bubbly, Julia Padden likes nearly everyone, but
her standoffish neighbor, Cain Maddox, presents a particular
challenge. No matter how hard she’s tried to be nice, Cain
rudely rebuffs her at every turn, preferring to keep to
himself. But when Julia catches Cain stealing her newspaper
from the lobby of their apartment building, that’s the last
straw. She’s going to break through Cain’s Scrooge-like
exterior the only way she knows how: by killing him with
kindness. To track her progress, Julia starts a blog called The Twelve
Days of Christmas. Her first attempts to humanize Cain are
far from successful. Julia brings him homemade Christmas
treats and the disagreeable grinch won’t even accept them.
Meanwhile, Julie’s blog becomes an online sensation, as an
astonishing number of people start following her adventures.
Julia continues to find ways to express kindness and, little
by little, chips away at Cain’s gruff façade to reveal the
caring man underneath. Unbelievably, Julia feels herself
falling for Cain—and she suspects that he may be falling for
her as well. But as the popularity of her blog continues to
grow, Julia must decide if telling Cain the truth about
having chronicled their relationship to the rest of the
world is worth risking their chance at love.
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