A Capital Holiday

By Janet Dailey

Book Overview

Life in the White House means never having a moment to yourself. As the President's daughter and official hostess, Jocelyn Wakefield longs to escape the media circus that surrounds her every move for just one day. Impossible? Not with a wig, some very different clothes, a secret tunnel, and a grandmother with a butler, both of whom are willing accomplices. But being anonymous in Washington, D.C. at Christmas time may turn out to be an impossible dream after all when she collides with political columnist Grady Tucker -- a man who could publish her exploits in papers nationwide. But Jocelyn is about to discover that Grady is more than just a journalist looking for a story -- and that the magic of love can never be disguised.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420112228
• ISBN13: 9781420112221
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Zebra Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

Christmas spirit is alive-and-well in Washington DC!

The star of this story is its setting, and the beautifully descriptive way Janet Dailey presented it, almost as a travelogue. Adding to the enjoyment of the story are highly likeable characters, and a charming and magical Santa Claus incarnation. The story was a tad long and drawn out in places, so my only criticism is that it could have been 75 pages shorter. Otherwise, it's lighthearted fun reading, with a lovely insight into Washington DC.

Good Light Reading

"A Capital Holiday" is a good read and an enjoyable "feel good" book. It reminds me, especially the part about the cane, of the original "Miracle on 34th Street" film with Maureen O'Hara. The part about Christmas according to Obediah makes you take another look at the celebration of Christmas. Other than that, it is not a "deep" book, but fun. It is somewhat contrived but, no matter, forget that and you'll have fun with the vivid characters and learn a bit of history at the same time.

a capital holiday

Enjoyable book, with pleasant characters and an enjoyable plot.

Very Entertaining

What an entertaining novel. The perfect Saturday read. Janet Dailey continues to delive stories that makes me look forward to the next. The characters in A Capital Holiday are quite likeable and the story moves right along. This book reminds me of why I need a "Dailey" fix of romance. Whether a Harlequin or a larger novel, you will always find good romance in a Janet Dailey story.

A fun tale of omance and chicanery

After two years as the First Daughter, Jocelyn Wakefield cannot stand being the paragon of behavior that she must be while her father occupies the White House. Needing some breathing room, Jocelyn decides to escape the net of the Secret Service and the even worse trappings of the media circus that reports her every movement down to a sneeze. She plans to spend a day in town as just another Jane Doe American. With the help of her grandmother, non-Jocelyn escapes her White House prison only to crash into political columnist Grady Tucker, who could easily destroy more than just her day off with a few strokes of his word processor. However, he finds Jocelyn more charming in person than as her father's hostess. Without her retinue of protectors and media maniacs, Grady and Jocelyn find they are attracted to one another. However, talk about the wrong side of the tracks. Can a nationally syndicated political reporter and the daughter of the President find the time, privacy, and trust to allow love to soar like a bird in the sky? CAPITAL HOLIDAY is an Americanizing modern update of the classic "Roman Holiday" as Janet Dailey entertains the audience with her DC Holiday fluffy but fun story line. Fans of romantic romps will relish this tale because the lead couple seems like genuine individuals. However, with the horrific terrorists' incidents the First Daughter's actions now seem dangerous. Being from the Bronx, having been to the Twins, and having a beloved cousin Marion residing within a few blocks while not knowing how she is doing, I know the fears and anguish. My prayers go out to everyone.Harriet Klausner