Alaskan Holiday
Chef Josie Avery takes a summer job in a remote Alaskan town and ends up snowed in for the winter. Palmer Saunders, a local who lives off the land, wants her to stay forever. A short, cozy Alaska romance.
About This Book
Alaskan Holiday is a contemporary romance novel by Debbie Macomber, first published in 2019 by Ballantine Books. It runs 256 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract, forced proximity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Length
- 256 pages
- Format
- Mass market paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A chef taking a summer job in Alaska finds her plans complicated when she becomes snowed in for the winter.
- Readers who enjoy cozy, wintry settings
- Fans of quick, standalone romance reads
- Cozy
- Features Forced Proximity
This may not be ideal if…
- Likely follows very traditional genre conventions given the short page count
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced; two independent adults navigating a change in plans.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Fans of contemporary sweet or low-heat romance.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Josie Avery travels to a remote town in Alaska for a seasonal chef position. Her plans for a short stint are interrupted by heavy weather, leaving her stranded for the winter season. During this time, she encounters Palmer Saunders, a local resident who makes his living off the land and hopes to convince her to put down roots permanently.
Central Conflict
The forced proximity caused by being snowed in, coupled with the differing desires of Josie (a temporary visitor) and Palmer (who wants her to stay).
Setting
A remote town in Alaska.
Strengths
- Cozy and atmospheric setting
- Clear, focused premise
Consider before reading
- Likely follows very traditional genre conventions given the short page count
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Ballantine Books
- Format
- Mass market paperback
- Length
- 256 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780399181306
- ISBN-10
- 039918130X
Alaskan Holiday: quick answers
- Who wrote Alaskan Holiday?
- Alaskan Holiday was written by Debbie Macomber.
- When was Alaskan Holiday published?
- Alaskan Holiday was first published in 2019 by Ballantine Books.
- What genre is Alaskan Holiday?
- Alaskan Holiday is a contemporary romance novel, with opposites attract, forced proximity.
- How many pages is Alaskan Holiday?
- Alaskan Holiday is 256 pages long (Mass market paperback).
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