B>NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Love can transform even the best-laid plans in this heartfelt Christmas novel from the queen of Christmas stories, Debbie Macomber.br>/b>br>Trapped in the middle of five siblings, Everly Lancaster always had big dreams. Now a top real-estate executive, Everly finds her work is her life, leaving no space for anything (or anyone) else. Sensing her stress, Everlys boss insists she take December off. At first, a month away seems crazy--how will the company survive without her? But Everlys mother convinces her otherwise. She deserves a vacation--plus, when she returns, shell have no excuse to skip family Christmas like she did last year.br>br> But after her vengeful assistant books a guided cruise in the Amazon instead of the luxury beach vacation she expected, Everly is horrified to realize that shes about to spend the next two weeks trapped--with no Wi-Fi!--in the rain forest. Not even Asher Adams, the ships charming naturalist, can convince Everly that the trip will be unforgettable. Slowly but surely, she realizes he is right: the sights are spectacular. And with each passing day, Everlys relationship with Asher deepens, forcing her to take a long, hard look at her priorities.br>br> Everly and Asher begin to see magic in the possibility of a life together. But as the cruise nears its end, and Everlys family Christmas approaches, both must decide if love is worth the risk. A merry surprise may be in store in Debbie Macombers newest holiday delight.