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The Christmas Spirit

A Novel

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The Christmas Spirit

By: Debbie Macomber
Narrated by: Eliza Foss
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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.

©2022 Debbie Macomber (P)2022 Random House Audio
Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Holidays Romance Women's Fiction Celebration Winter Christmas Feel-Good Heartfelt
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Critic reviews

“With almost all of Debbie Macomber’s novels, the reader is not only given a captivating story, but also a lesson in life.”New York Journal of Books

“Bestseller and Hallmark Channel stalwart Macomber (Dear Santa) does it again with a candy cane-sweet holiday romance about two friends who swap lives for a week before Christmas. . . . An eclectic supporting cast—including cadres of strippers and bikers—and a comically disastrous climactic Christmas Eve church service make the narrative shine bright. It’s exactly what readers want from a Macomber holiday outing.”Publishers Weekly

“This light, sweet Christmas novel is perfect for someone looking for a chaste love story with a happy ending.”Booklist

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Very Entertaining

Great characters. Who doesn’t love being told a story?!
Debbie tells the best Christmas stories.

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A heartwarming story for the holidays

I loved the idea of the job swap and the antics that arose when the pastor took the bartender’s position. And the ending of this brought a tear to my eye. Even so, the story within a story format was at times not my favorite. She made it work, however and overall, I enjoyed the book.

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Heart warming Christmas miracle

Loved it. I beautiful love story about the true meaning of Christmas. Grab your favorite cup of tea or coffee

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Wholesome good story

Simple and very satisfying. I enjoyed it very much. Recommend for anyone who wants a feel good book. Narrator did a great job. I have no complaints at all.

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Nice feel good Christmas story!

A great story with all the Christmas feels! Loved the narration. It makes a big difference!

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Authentic and realistic

Kept my attention to the end Loved the plot line Not afraid of reality Thanks

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Great Christmas story

Debbie has done it again! I wait all year for a Christmas tale and this one did not disappoint!

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another great Christmas story

I always look forward to Debbie's Christmas books. This one did not disappoint. exactly what is needed for the Christmas season.

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Not your typical Love story

A very sweet Christmas love story. An interesting twist on swapping lives and redemption. Looking forward to more stories with these people.

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Great listening

I don’t read much but do enjoy audible books. This one was very enjoyable. I found my self chuckling more than once. All in all a fun read.

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