A ferry merry Christmas : a novel / Debbie Macomber.
Avery and Reed Bond have always shared a close-knit relationship, having weathered life's storms side by side. Even so, Avery often finds herself exasperated by her brother's relentless matchmaking, while Reed can't resist teasing his sister--after all, isn't that what siblings do? Following the recent passing of their beloved Gram, the woman who lovingly raised them, Reed and Avery decide to honor her memory by spending Christmas together. However, their holiday plans take an unexpected turn when a mechanical failure strands Avery on the ferry in the middle of the Puget Sound and Reed waiting for her arrival. At first, the inconvenience seems to halt the festivities, but soon, Avery and Reed discover that this unforeseen detour might just be a blessing in disguise. While stuck on the ferry, Avery meets a handsome sailor and witnesses a Christmas miracle that reignites her belief in the holiday spirit. Meanwhile, Reed runs into a coworker who's also waiting for a family member to arrive, sparking an unexpected and delightful connection. In this tale of holiday magic, the Bond siblings find themselves swept up in taking a chance on love, proving that sometimes the best moments in life come when we least expect them.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593974674
- ISBN: 0593974670
- Physical Description: 254 pages ; 20 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Ballantine Books, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
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- Subject:
- Man-woman relationships > Fiction.
Ferries > Fiction.
Siblings > Fiction.
Puget Sound (Wash.) > Fiction. - Genre:
- Romance fiction.
Christmas fiction.
Available copies
- 159 of 172 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 4 of 4 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 2 current holds with 172 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | FIC MAC (Text) | 37810435634885 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Marion Library | FIC MAC (Text) | 37810435637383 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Marion Library | FIC MAC (Text) | 37810435637391 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Old Fort Branch Library | FIC MAC (Text) | 37810435630784 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Avery and Reed Bond have always shared a close-knit relationship, having weathered life's storms side by side. Even so, Avery often finds herself exasperated by her brother's relentless matchmaking, while Reed can't resist teasing his sister--after all, isn't that what siblings do? Following the recent passing of their beloved Gram, the woman who lovingly raised them, Reed and Avery decide to honor her memory by spending Christmas together. However, their holiday plans take an unexpected turn when a mechanical failure strands Avery on the ferry in the middle of the Puget Sound and Reed waiting for her arrival. At first, the inconvenience seems to halt the festivities, but soon, Avery and Reed discover that this unforeseen detour might just be a blessing in disguise. While stuck on the ferry, Avery meets a handsome sailor and witnesses a Christmas miracle that reignites her belief in the holiday spirit. Meanwhile, Reed runs into a coworker who's also waiting for a family member to arrive, sparking an unexpected and delightful connection. In this tale of holiday magic, the Bond siblings find themselves swept up in taking a chance on love, proving that sometimes the best moments in life come when we least expect them.
