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Bright Lights, Big Christmas
From Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Homewreckers and The Santa Suit, comes a novella celebrating love and the warm, glittering charm of the holiday season.
When fall rolls around, it’s time for Kerry Tolliver to leave her family’s Christmas tree farm in the mountains of North Carolina for the wilds of New York City to help her gruff older brother & his dog, Queenie, sell the trees at the family stand on a corner in Greenwich Village. Sharing a tiny vintage camper and experiencing Manhattan for the first time, Kerry’s ready to try to carve out a new corner for herself.
In the weeks leading into Christmas, Kerry quickly becomes close with the charming neighbors who live near their stand. When an elderly neighbor goes missing, Kerry will need to combine her country know-how with her newly acquired New York knowledge to protect the new friends she’s come to think of as family,
And complicating everything is Patrick, a single dad raising his adorable, dragon-loving son Austin on this quirky block. Kerry and Patrick’s chemistry is undeniable, but what chance does this holiday romance really have?
Filled with family ties, both rekindled and new, and sparkling with Christmas magic, Bright Lights, Big Christmas delivers everything Mary Kay Andrews fans adore, all tied up in a hilarious, romantic gem of a novel.
When fall rolls around, it’s time for Kerry Tolliver to leave her family’s Christmas tree farm in the mountains of North Carolina for the wilds of New York City to help her gruff older brother & his dog, Queenie, sell the trees at the family stand on a corner in Greenwich Village. Sharing a tiny vintage camper and experiencing Manhattan for the first time, Kerry’s ready to try to carve out a new corner for herself.
In the weeks leading into Christmas, Kerry quickly becomes close with the charming neighbors who live near their stand. When an elderly neighbor goes missing, Kerry will need to combine her country know-how with her newly acquired New York knowledge to protect the new friends she’s come to think of as family,
And complicating everything is Patrick, a single dad raising his adorable, dragon-loving son Austin on this quirky block. Kerry and Patrick’s chemistry is undeniable, but what chance does this holiday romance really have?
Filled with family ties, both rekindled and new, and sparkling with Christmas magic, Bright Lights, Big Christmas delivers everything Mary Kay Andrews fans adore, all tied up in a hilarious, romantic gem of a novel.
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First published September 26, 2023
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Mary Kay Andrews
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MARY KAY ANDREWS is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels (including The Homewreckers, The Santa Suit, The Newcomer; Hello, Summer; Sunset Beach; The High Tide Club; The Weekenders; Beach Town; Save the Date; Ladies’ Night; Christmas Bliss; Spring Fever; Summer Rental; The Fixer Upper; Deep Dish; Blue Christmas; Savannah Breeze; Hissy Fit; Little Bitty Lies; and Savannah Blues), and one cookbook, The Beach House Cookbook.
A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, she earned a B.A. in journalism from The University of Georgia. After a 14-year career working as a reporter at newspapers including The Savannah Morning News, The Marietta Journal, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where she spent the final ten years of her career, she left journalism in 1991 to write fiction.
Her first novel, Every Crooked Nanny, was published in 1992 by HarperCollins. She went on to write ten critically acclaimed mysteries under her real name, Kathy Hogan Trocheck. In 2002, she assumed the pen name Mary Kay Andrews with the publication of Savannah Blues. In 2006, Hissy Fit became her first New York Times bestseller, followed by twelve more New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestsellers. To date, her novels have been published in German, Italian, Polish, Slovenian, Hungarian, Dutch, Czech and Japanese.
She and her family divide their time between Atlanta and Tybee Island, GA, where they cook up new recipes in two restored beach homes, The Breeze Inn and Ebbtide—both named after fictional places in Mary Kay’s novels, and both available to rent through Tybee Vacation Rentals. In between cooking, spoiling her grandkids, and plotting her next novel, Mary Kay is an intrepid treasure hunter whose favorite pastime is junking and fixing up old houses.
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MARY KAY ANDREWS is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels (including The Homewreckers, The Santa Suit, The Newcomer; Hello, Summer; Sunset Beach; The High Tide Club; The Weekenders; Beach Town; Save the Date; Ladies’ Night; Christmas Bliss; Spring Fever; Summer Rental; The Fixer Upper; Deep Dish; Blue Christmas; Savannah Breeze; Hissy Fit; Little Bitty Lies; and Savannah Blues), and one cookbook, The Beach House Cookbook.
A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, she earned a B.A. in journalism from The University of Georgia. After a 14-year career working as a reporter at newspapers including The Savannah Morning News, The Marietta Journal, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where she spent the final ten years of her career, she left journalism in 1991 to write fiction.
Her first novel, Every Crooked Nanny, was published in 1992 by HarperCollins. She went on to write ten critically acclaimed mysteries under her real name, Kathy Hogan Trocheck. In 2002, she assumed the pen name Mary Kay Andrews with the publication of Savannah Blues. In 2006, Hissy Fit became her first New York Times bestseller, followed by twelve more New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestsellers. To date, her novels have been published in German, Italian, Polish, Slovenian, Hungarian, Dutch, Czech and Japanese.
She and her family divide their time between Atlanta and Tybee Island, GA, where they cook up new recipes in two restored beach homes, The Breeze Inn and Ebbtide—both named after fictional places in Mary Kay’s novels, and both available to rent through Tybee Vacation Rentals. In between cooking, spoiling her grandkids, and plotting her next novel, Mary Kay is an intrepid treasure hunter whose favorite pastime is junking and fixing up old houses.
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June 30, 2023
Bright Lights Big Christmas is me, offering my readers a hot cocoa hug of a happy holiday story. I hope they enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
December 11, 2024
FINALLY!!! A *cozy Christmas* book that didn’t make me roll my eyes every 5 pages!! I loved the Christmas in NYC-feel + the sort of silly but also sort of “real” twist to it. The romance piece was perfectly in the background (without being too much) of a really heartwarming story, and I was fully crying at the ending!! Loved it!! 🎄
September 26, 2023
There's something charming about Christmas tree farms and the enchanting spirit of the season in New York City. Combining the two together and you have an undeniable festive holiday romance in the new Mary Kay Andrews' Bright Lights, Big Christmas!🎄
The Tolliver Family runs a Fraser fir tree farm in Tarburton in western North Carolina and for nearly four decades they have taken an annual trip after Thanksgiving with their fresh trees to West Village, New York.
This year, Kerry an artist has to step in to help her family after their father returns from the hospital. With their cute 1963 Shasta trailer "Spammy" in tow, Kerry makes the 700-mile trip to their usual tree stand where she would stay with her brother Murphy and his English Setter "Queenie" until Christmas Eve.
This is a sweet & clean holiday romance. I love that Kerry and her brother are welcomed and are part of this neighborhood at this time of year. Everyone is kind and nice, they are treated like family. There's a small mystery element that makes the story interesting.
If you read last year's The Santa Suit, there's a delightful little surprise for you as well!🎅
This is my third novel by Mary Kay Andrews and I enjoyed all three. Her holiday books are a must-read! I listened to this audiobook narrated by Kathleen McInerney. I love her cheerful tone and she's extremely talented at portraying all the characters.
Thank you Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for an ALC.
Published Sep 26, 2023!
8 hrs and 8 mins
The Tolliver Family runs a Fraser fir tree farm in Tarburton in western North Carolina and for nearly four decades they have taken an annual trip after Thanksgiving with their fresh trees to West Village, New York.
This year, Kerry an artist has to step in to help her family after their father returns from the hospital. With their cute 1963 Shasta trailer "Spammy" in tow, Kerry makes the 700-mile trip to their usual tree stand where she would stay with her brother Murphy and his English Setter "Queenie" until Christmas Eve.
This is a sweet & clean holiday romance. I love that Kerry and her brother are welcomed and are part of this neighborhood at this time of year. Everyone is kind and nice, they are treated like family. There's a small mystery element that makes the story interesting.
If you read last year's The Santa Suit, there's a delightful little surprise for you as well!🎅
This is my third novel by Mary Kay Andrews and I enjoyed all three. Her holiday books are a must-read! I listened to this audiobook narrated by Kathleen McInerney. I love her cheerful tone and she's extremely talented at portraying all the characters.
Thank you Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for an ALC.
Published Sep 26, 2023!
8 hrs and 8 mins
December 15, 2023
I must have murdered a bunch of puppies and literally shit on a baby's candy for Santa to punish me with this fucking book.
DNF at 60%
I tried, I promise I did. Especially after DNFing a holiday book, I was hellbent on not DNFing another one, but God didn’t give me life for me to make myself suffer like this.
This might be the worst book I’ve ever read this year and I read a ton of bad books, BookTok famous books. Still, between all of these, this one takes the cake.
I was going to start by talking about the story but I can’t because there is not a story to talk about. Nothing. No plot, no rhythm, no story arc. Just a waste of trees and misery. First, the issue was that their farm needed money to survive another year. It would’ve been a nice story to follow, two distant siblings coming together and learning to work together to save their family’s farm but of course, this wasn’t the case. The farm gets saved because dumb luck would have it, an influencer passing by likes their tree stand and makes a free advertisement on her Instagram page. The author then decides to create another plot, in the middle of the book, and makes the MC not want to leave so now that’s an issue... I think?
I’m honestly baffled that all of a sudden she does not want to leave the place that made her miserable for ten days or so. What did you grow a connection with exactly—the city rats or the dirt on your hair? Not to mention, we didn’t even see her make a meaningful connection with the neighbors or the city. She just existed and worked her ass off in the cold and one day she dreaded going back. I mean the sewers of New York are probably way more exciting than this book but still.
Speaking of disappointing connections and nasty smells, Patrick. The love interest, which is hard to call him that, because there wasn’t love and he really was not interesting. The trash trailer called Spammy was more appealing to look at and the tree trunks at the back had more personality than him. And for the love of God, who names the love interest Patrick? It’s like you wanted us to hate him.
Kerry wasn’t any better, but the more I think about this book, the more I feel my brain cells dying, so I’m just going to cut to the chase and jump to their relationship. Or whatever they had going on. There was no flirting. No banter. No sparks. And before they even had ONE proper conversation, he just kissed her. And Kerry didn’t even have a single thought about it. She quite literally acted like it didn’t happen up until she saw him again. And even then she didn’t spend a single thought on it, she just let him kiss her again. Imagine sitting down at the Christmas table and finding the turkey not undercooked but fucking alive, screaming for its life. That’s what their love made me feel like.
Anyway, the next time they see each other which is the fourth time and their general interaction doesn’t even fill a full hour in total at that time, he asks her if she missed him? She doesn’t even know you man, miss what? The way you fucking breathe? I sure miss the peace I had before I decided to pick up this book, I’ll tell you that much.
Not only their romance didn’t make any sense but so did their dates? They literally had the worst dates possible if you can call them dates. Patrick invites her to the apartment and she just leaves after exchanging literally TWO FUCKING SENTENCES. I promise you I’m not exaggerating, you can pick up the book and check for yourself. Provided that you’ll then burn it in the fireplace because I promise if you try to read it, it will be your own personal paralysis demon. Like this wasn’t even enough, for their second date, they decide to stay over in the trailer called Spammy. Really romantic... Then they try to have sex while an eight-year-old child is literally sleeping two feet away from them. They only fail because Kerry goes to the bathroom to strip and Patrick falls asleep in the meantime. Fifty shades of fucking ick.
Every time I thought this book couldn’t possibly become worse, it did. It managed to prove me wrong in every badly written-chapter. I honestly don’t know if I have it in me to continue my Christmas reading list after this. Just cancel the whole holiday, I’m done.
DNF at 60%
I tried, I promise I did. Especially after DNFing a holiday book, I was hellbent on not DNFing another one, but God didn’t give me life for me to make myself suffer like this.
This might be the worst book I’ve ever read this year and I read a ton of bad books, BookTok famous books. Still, between all of these, this one takes the cake.
I was going to start by talking about the story but I can’t because there is not a story to talk about. Nothing. No plot, no rhythm, no story arc. Just a waste of trees and misery. First, the issue was that their farm needed money to survive another year. It would’ve been a nice story to follow, two distant siblings coming together and learning to work together to save their family’s farm but of course, this wasn’t the case. The farm gets saved because dumb luck would have it, an influencer passing by likes their tree stand and makes a free advertisement on her Instagram page. The author then decides to create another plot, in the middle of the book, and makes the MC not want to leave so now that’s an issue... I think?
I’m honestly baffled that all of a sudden she does not want to leave the place that made her miserable for ten days or so. What did you grow a connection with exactly—the city rats or the dirt on your hair? Not to mention, we didn’t even see her make a meaningful connection with the neighbors or the city. She just existed and worked her ass off in the cold and one day she dreaded going back. I mean the sewers of New York are probably way more exciting than this book but still.
Speaking of disappointing connections and nasty smells, Patrick. The love interest, which is hard to call him that, because there wasn’t love and he really was not interesting. The trash trailer called Spammy was more appealing to look at and the tree trunks at the back had more personality than him. And for the love of God, who names the love interest Patrick? It’s like you wanted us to hate him.
Kerry wasn’t any better, but the more I think about this book, the more I feel my brain cells dying, so I’m just going to cut to the chase and jump to their relationship. Or whatever they had going on. There was no flirting. No banter. No sparks. And before they even had ONE proper conversation, he just kissed her. And Kerry didn’t even have a single thought about it. She quite literally acted like it didn’t happen up until she saw him again. And even then she didn’t spend a single thought on it, she just let him kiss her again. Imagine sitting down at the Christmas table and finding the turkey not undercooked but fucking alive, screaming for its life. That’s what their love made me feel like.
Anyway, the next time they see each other which is the fourth time and their general interaction doesn’t even fill a full hour in total at that time, he asks her if she missed him? She doesn’t even know you man, miss what? The way you fucking breathe? I sure miss the peace I had before I decided to pick up this book, I’ll tell you that much.
Not only their romance didn’t make any sense but so did their dates? They literally had the worst dates possible if you can call them dates. Patrick invites her to the apartment and she just leaves after exchanging literally TWO FUCKING SENTENCES. I promise you I’m not exaggerating, you can pick up the book and check for yourself. Provided that you’ll then burn it in the fireplace because I promise if you try to read it, it will be your own personal paralysis demon. Like this wasn’t even enough, for their second date, they decide to stay over in the trailer called Spammy. Really romantic... Then they try to have sex while an eight-year-old child is literally sleeping two feet away from them. They only fail because Kerry goes to the bathroom to strip and Patrick falls asleep in the meantime. Fifty shades of fucking ick.
Every time I thought this book couldn’t possibly become worse, it did. It managed to prove me wrong in every badly written-chapter. I honestly don’t know if I have it in me to continue my Christmas reading list after this. Just cancel the whole holiday, I’m done.
November 30, 2023
A nice holiday story with lots of feel-good moments. The cozy corner neighborhood atmosphere set smack-dab in the middle of a large metropolitan city lends a certain charm and comfortable appeal. The characters have an everyday folksy feel, like they're just people going about their lives and being kind to those around them simply because that's who they are. There's no ulterior motive, and genuine friendships are formed and cemented, bringing these temporary neighbors together as family year-round. An easy and contenting read, perfect for a casual Saturday at home in those weeks just before the busy holiday season starts.
November 5, 2023
4.5 stars rounded up for all the feels! Now, this is how you do a Christmas story!! Love, love, loved the Tree🎄 lot story, and even if the ending was just a tad predictable, this is just such a warm hug of a book. Super “found family” trope done just exactly right, and the NYC Village square seems magical! Both the oldest & youngest characters here totally stole my heart, plus the cute doggo🐶. I also enjoyed the callbacks to other of the author’s Christmas stories & the “clean” romance. If you want a sweet, quirky & cozy holiday story, I highly recommend this one!!
September 29, 2023
Be warned... this review may make me sound slightly like a Grinch. I love holiday movies and the whole season, but I think I need to acknowledge that holiday books are not my thing. Somehow the schmaltz works in film form for me but not in a literary format. Not that this is a bad book, at all, and most reviewers loved it, so take my review with a grain of salt.
When Kerry loses her job, she's forced to move back to her rural North Carolina hometown (the same town in which Andrews' story THE SANTA SUIT is set). When her dad falls ill, she's stuck accompanying her gruff older brother Murphy on the annual trip to New York City to sell the family's Christmas tree allotment, which, of course, makes up the main share of the income for their farm. Murphy and their dad Jock (whose name immediately makes me think of DALLAS, I'm so old, guys) typically sleep in a tiny trailer parked by the stand powered by an extension cord they run to a kind nearby business. Immediately I call foul--where in NYC can you a) park a trailer for a month? b) run extension cords across the sidewalks and c) find kindly people who feed you for free and let you use their showers? Because, oh yeah, the trailer has no running water and is powered by a space heater. I felt cold reading most of this book.
Kerry immediately makes friends with all the neighbors, including an elderly man, Heinz, and her brother's friend Patrick and his young son, Austin. Heinz and Austin are easily the best part of this book--they have far more depth than the other characters. I felt empathy and cared for them because of this. Kerry's "romance" with Patrick is utter instalove and makes no sense--there was no reason to root for them, as they had no chemistry, banter, or any sort of connection or backstory whatsoever.
The book was incredibly slow in the first half (it's cold, sell some trees, repeat) but picks up a bit in the second half. Honestly, I would have been fine cutting the romance story altogether and just focusing on Heinz' piece. That aspect was incredibly touching.
Overall, it's a sweet read but lacks much depth, like many of the movies I watch each year on Hallmark. Although there's a gay character in this read (yay!) so I guess we'll have to call this a Lifetime book instead, right? ;) 3 stars.
I received a copy of this book from St. Martin's Press and Netgalley in return for an unbiased review.
When Kerry loses her job, she's forced to move back to her rural North Carolina hometown (the same town in which Andrews' story THE SANTA SUIT is set). When her dad falls ill, she's stuck accompanying her gruff older brother Murphy on the annual trip to New York City to sell the family's Christmas tree allotment, which, of course, makes up the main share of the income for their farm. Murphy and their dad Jock (whose name immediately makes me think of DALLAS, I'm so old, guys) typically sleep in a tiny trailer parked by the stand powered by an extension cord they run to a kind nearby business. Immediately I call foul--where in NYC can you a) park a trailer for a month? b) run extension cords across the sidewalks and c) find kindly people who feed you for free and let you use their showers? Because, oh yeah, the trailer has no running water and is powered by a space heater. I felt cold reading most of this book.
Kerry immediately makes friends with all the neighbors, including an elderly man, Heinz, and her brother's friend Patrick and his young son, Austin. Heinz and Austin are easily the best part of this book--they have far more depth than the other characters. I felt empathy and cared for them because of this. Kerry's "romance" with Patrick is utter instalove and makes no sense--there was no reason to root for them, as they had no chemistry, banter, or any sort of connection or backstory whatsoever.
The book was incredibly slow in the first half (it's cold, sell some trees, repeat) but picks up a bit in the second half. Honestly, I would have been fine cutting the romance story altogether and just focusing on Heinz' piece. That aspect was incredibly touching.
Overall, it's a sweet read but lacks much depth, like many of the movies I watch each year on Hallmark. Although there's a gay character in this read (yay!) so I guess we'll have to call this a Lifetime book instead, right? ;) 3 stars.
I received a copy of this book from St. Martin's Press and Netgalley in return for an unbiased review.
November 4, 2023
Flat plot and weak romance.
December 16, 2023
4⭐
Genre ~ holiday fiction
Setting ~ NYC
Publication date ~ September 26, 2023
Est page Count ~ 285 (54 chapters)
Audio length ~ 8 hours 8 minutes
Narrator ~ Kathleen McInerney
POV ~ single 3rd
Featuring ~ Christmas, small business, no steamage
Every year Kerry's brother and father go to NYC to sell Christmas trees from their farm in North Carolina. She is asked to help her brother, Murray, this holiday season after their father falls ill.
Their tree stand is placed in a great neighborhood with plenty of great characters. Murray is a little rough around the edges and set in the ways the business has been run for 30 years. It takes a while, but you'll eventually warm up to him. Single dad, Patrick, and 6 year old, Austin and the old man, Heinz, make frequent appearances.
I loved how Kerry thought of fresh ideas to get the business back in the black. I could not even believe the price of their biggest tree ~ $1,800!! Crazy talk when it's going to die in a few weeks and be tossed to the curb.
Overall, a nice lighthearted holiday read with some heartwarming moments. Make sure you have a hot beverage to drink while you read it because it's always blustery cold on the NYC streets and in the camper named, Spammy.
Some side notes ~ Kerry seemed to be hurting for money and earns a $200 gift card, which she went and blew on a cashmere sweater for a first date with Patrick. I'm pretty sure she didn't even end up wearing it. What a waste of money. Also, I didn't like their first kiss. It was a small little peck on the street, but it came from practically no where. One more thing, I always love when there is a dog in the book, but I didn't like it for this read. I know dogs live in NYC, but what a boring time he had only sitting in front of the trees or in the camper. He probably would have had a better time running free on the farm.
Narration notes:
Kathleen really did a great job. She differed her voices perfectly and her tone for 6 year old Austin was great.
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Genre ~ holiday fiction
Setting ~ NYC
Publication date ~ September 26, 2023
Est page Count ~ 285 (54 chapters)
Audio length ~ 8 hours 8 minutes
Narrator ~ Kathleen McInerney
POV ~ single 3rd
Featuring ~ Christmas, small business, no steamage
Every year Kerry's brother and father go to NYC to sell Christmas trees from their farm in North Carolina. She is asked to help her brother, Murray, this holiday season after their father falls ill.
Their tree stand is placed in a great neighborhood with plenty of great characters. Murray is a little rough around the edges and set in the ways the business has been run for 30 years. It takes a while, but you'll eventually warm up to him. Single dad, Patrick, and 6 year old, Austin and the old man, Heinz, make frequent appearances.
I loved how Kerry thought of fresh ideas to get the business back in the black. I could not even believe the price of their biggest tree ~ $1,800!! Crazy talk when it's going to die in a few weeks and be tossed to the curb.
Overall, a nice lighthearted holiday read with some heartwarming moments. Make sure you have a hot beverage to drink while you read it because it's always blustery cold on the NYC streets and in the camper named, Spammy.
Some side notes ~ Kerry seemed to be hurting for money and earns a $200 gift card, which she went and blew on a cashmere sweater for a first date with Patrick. I'm pretty sure she didn't even end up wearing it. What a waste of money. Also, I didn't like their first kiss. It was a small little peck on the street, but it came from practically no where. One more thing, I always love when there is a dog in the book, but I didn't like it for this read. I know dogs live in NYC, but what a boring time he had only sitting in front of the trees or in the camper. He probably would have had a better time running free on the farm.
Narration notes:
Kathleen really did a great job. She differed her voices perfectly and her tone for 6 year old Austin was great.
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November 3, 2023
the setup…
Kerry Tolliver is a graphic artist who recently lost her job after her company was acquired. She returned to her family home in Tarburton, North Carolina to try and figure out what was next, especially after her relationship also fizzled out. Her family runs a Fraser fir Christmas tree farm and it’s now time for the annual trip to New York’s Greenwich Village to sell the trees. Normally this is done by her father and brother Murphy but her Dad’s health issues prevent him from going. It’s up to Kerry to stand in for him, driving a tiny vintage camper to live in with Murphy and his dog Queenie for the month they’ll be in Manhattan. Oh, joy!
the heart of the story…
Many believe New York City to lack the sense of community you’d find in smaller towns but surprisingly, that’s not necessarily true. Kerry soon discovers that the people living and working near the tree stand they’d occupied for years not only knew each other but looked out for one another. She found herself bonding with them, quickly immersing herself in their lives, in particular with Patrick McCaleb and his young son Austin. He’s divorced with a unique living arrangement for the sake of Austin and connects with Kerry after an interesting encounter. I loved how the story presented an alternate sense of community in a city environment. They all knew Murphy and embraced Kerry almost immediately. I also learned a lot about the rigors of raising and selling Christmas trees and it was quite an education.
the narration…
McInerney narrates one of my favorite series and I was worried she’d remind me of those characters but that didn’t happen. Her performance was unique to this story and I enjoyed her performance.
the bottom line…
This was a heartwarming, sweet story that embodied the spirit of the Christmas season. Kerry’s romance with Patrick was just one element as the secondary characters are equally essential. They are unique, adding substance and color to what happens in this vibrant but tightly knit community within the city. But it’s young Austin who’s the scene stealer with his big heart and loving nature, bringing everyone together to search for an old man who might have been forgotten otherwise. It’s everything you want in a holiday story.
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Kerry Tolliver is a graphic artist who recently lost her job after her company was acquired. She returned to her family home in Tarburton, North Carolina to try and figure out what was next, especially after her relationship also fizzled out. Her family runs a Fraser fir Christmas tree farm and it’s now time for the annual trip to New York’s Greenwich Village to sell the trees. Normally this is done by her father and brother Murphy but her Dad’s health issues prevent him from going. It’s up to Kerry to stand in for him, driving a tiny vintage camper to live in with Murphy and his dog Queenie for the month they’ll be in Manhattan. Oh, joy!
the heart of the story…
Many believe New York City to lack the sense of community you’d find in smaller towns but surprisingly, that’s not necessarily true. Kerry soon discovers that the people living and working near the tree stand they’d occupied for years not only knew each other but looked out for one another. She found herself bonding with them, quickly immersing herself in their lives, in particular with Patrick McCaleb and his young son Austin. He’s divorced with a unique living arrangement for the sake of Austin and connects with Kerry after an interesting encounter. I loved how the story presented an alternate sense of community in a city environment. They all knew Murphy and embraced Kerry almost immediately. I also learned a lot about the rigors of raising and selling Christmas trees and it was quite an education.
the narration…
McInerney narrates one of my favorite series and I was worried she’d remind me of those characters but that didn’t happen. Her performance was unique to this story and I enjoyed her performance.
the bottom line…
This was a heartwarming, sweet story that embodied the spirit of the Christmas season. Kerry’s romance with Patrick was just one element as the secondary characters are equally essential. They are unique, adding substance and color to what happens in this vibrant but tightly knit community within the city. But it’s young Austin who’s the scene stealer with his big heart and loving nature, bringing everyone together to search for an old man who might have been forgotten otherwise. It’s everything you want in a holiday story.
Posted on Blue Mood Café
October 12, 2023
3.75 Stars
A cute and heartwarming holiday novel
Kerry, a young woman from North Carolina, initially felt apprehensive about leaving her family's Christmas tree farm to travel to New York and assist her elder brother in selling Christmas trees. However, during her stay, Kerry was able to explore the charming neighborhood of Greenwich Village. She was impressed by the warm and welcoming nature of the locals, which made her feel at home. During her stay, Kerry met Patrick, a single father who lived in the area with his son, Austin. Patrick was kind and intelligent, and they soon became friends. Which quickly blossomed into a romantic relationship.
This was a cute and wholesome read. The author did a great job of developing the secondary characters. I adored them. I also enjoyed the small romance between Kerry and Patrick, but felt that it was a tad undeveloped. Kerry and Patrick needed more opportunities to interact with each other to build up that romance. Nevertheless, it was still a great light-hearted holiday novel that is worth reading.
***Thank you to NetGalley, Mary Kay Andrews, and Macmillan Audio for graciously sending me the audiobook to review. As always, all thoughts are my own.***
A cute and heartwarming holiday novel
Kerry, a young woman from North Carolina, initially felt apprehensive about leaving her family's Christmas tree farm to travel to New York and assist her elder brother in selling Christmas trees. However, during her stay, Kerry was able to explore the charming neighborhood of Greenwich Village. She was impressed by the warm and welcoming nature of the locals, which made her feel at home. During her stay, Kerry met Patrick, a single father who lived in the area with his son, Austin. Patrick was kind and intelligent, and they soon became friends. Which quickly blossomed into a romantic relationship.
This was a cute and wholesome read. The author did a great job of developing the secondary characters. I adored them. I also enjoyed the small romance between Kerry and Patrick, but felt that it was a tad undeveloped. Kerry and Patrick needed more opportunities to interact with each other to build up that romance. Nevertheless, it was still a great light-hearted holiday novel that is worth reading.
***Thank you to NetGalley, Mary Kay Andrews, and Macmillan Audio for graciously sending me the audiobook to review. As always, all thoughts are my own.***
December 26, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ -NetGalley Audiobook
Description:
When fall rolls around, it’s time for Kerry Tolliver to leave her family’s Christmas tree farm in the mountains of North Carolina for the wilds of New York City to help her gruff older brother & his dog, Queenie, sell the trees at the family stand on a corner in Greenwich Village. Sharing a tiny vintage camper and experiencing Manhattan for the first time, Kerry’s ready to try to carve out a new corner for herself.
In the weeks leading into Christmas, Kerry quickly becomes close with the charming neighbors who live near their stand. When an elderly neighbor goes missing, Kerry will need to combine her country know-how with her newly acquired New York knowledge to protect the new friends she’s come to think of as family, and complicating everything is Patrick, a single dad raising his adorable, dragon-loving son Austin on this quirky block. Kerry and Patrick’s chemistry is undeniable, but what chance does this holiday romance really have?
BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CHRISTMAS delivers everything a Christmas romance should. The Spirit of Christmas. Friends and Family. Love and Romance…without the sex. Now don’t get me wrong, I love some smut just as much as the next person, but I don’t think a Christmas novel is the place for it. So kudos to Ms. Andrews for writing a clean, feel good novel. This book was also so atmospheric that you’d swear you’re there; sipping hot chocolate by a garbage can fire. A perfect read for a snowy Christmas Eve.
Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio/St. Martin's Press and Mary Kay Andrews for the chance to listen to this book for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.
Description:
When fall rolls around, it’s time for Kerry Tolliver to leave her family’s Christmas tree farm in the mountains of North Carolina for the wilds of New York City to help her gruff older brother & his dog, Queenie, sell the trees at the family stand on a corner in Greenwich Village. Sharing a tiny vintage camper and experiencing Manhattan for the first time, Kerry’s ready to try to carve out a new corner for herself.
In the weeks leading into Christmas, Kerry quickly becomes close with the charming neighbors who live near their stand. When an elderly neighbor goes missing, Kerry will need to combine her country know-how with her newly acquired New York knowledge to protect the new friends she’s come to think of as family, and complicating everything is Patrick, a single dad raising his adorable, dragon-loving son Austin on this quirky block. Kerry and Patrick’s chemistry is undeniable, but what chance does this holiday romance really have?
BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CHRISTMAS delivers everything a Christmas romance should. The Spirit of Christmas. Friends and Family. Love and Romance…without the sex. Now don’t get me wrong, I love some smut just as much as the next person, but I don’t think a Christmas novel is the place for it. So kudos to Ms. Andrews for writing a clean, feel good novel. This book was also so atmospheric that you’d swear you’re there; sipping hot chocolate by a garbage can fire. A perfect read for a snowy Christmas Eve.
Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio/St. Martin's Press and Mary Kay Andrews for the chance to listen to this book for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.
September 26, 2023
This is a heartwarming story that is a great one to add to your Christmas reads, filled with a lovely setting and wonderful characters and a sweet dog named Queenie.
The Tolliver family has owned a Christmas tree farm for many years in the mountains of North Carolina. For thirty years, they have taken a load of Christmas trees a month before Christmas to sell in a village in New York City. This is the first year that Kerry has gone to sell trees since her family went when she was very young. Her father is recovering from a heart attack, and she takes his place working with her brother. Rough living conditions, sibling tension, and mean competition add interest. But I enjoyed seeing the friendships that have developed over the years between the residents of the neighborhood and the Tollivers. This has a feel-good ending with the promise of a new beginning for Kerry, all with the happy holiday atmosphere.
I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. All thoughts are mine.
The Tolliver family has owned a Christmas tree farm for many years in the mountains of North Carolina. For thirty years, they have taken a load of Christmas trees a month before Christmas to sell in a village in New York City. This is the first year that Kerry has gone to sell trees since her family went when she was very young. Her father is recovering from a heart attack, and she takes his place working with her brother. Rough living conditions, sibling tension, and mean competition add interest. But I enjoyed seeing the friendships that have developed over the years between the residents of the neighborhood and the Tollivers. This has a feel-good ending with the promise of a new beginning for Kerry, all with the happy holiday atmosphere.
I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. All thoughts are mine.
July 7, 2023
A Christmas tree stand in West Village, NY brings people together and reminds us of the spirit of Christmas in Mary Kay Andrews’ new holiday novel.
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For the past four generations, the Tollivers have grown Fraser fir trees on their western North Carolina tree farm and transported them to a stand in the West Village, NY to sell over the holiday season.
When the patriarch of the family, Jock Tolliver, has a heart attack and surgery, his children, Kerry (34) and her brother Murphy (39) step up to take over. They aren’t used to working together and living in small quarters, but they make it work to continue the family tradition. Their patience wears thin when the competition moves across the street. Readers soon become aware that it’ll take a lot more than Christmas spirit to keep their Dad’s business alive.
I always look forward to Andrews’ Christmas novels as she always seems to capture the magic of Christmas in a captivating read. At the heart of this novel, is ‘reinvention’ and she reminds readers that sometimes we can’t rely on the old way of doing things in a modern world. In order to keep the business afloat, the siblings learn to reinvent things at the Tolliver Christmas Tree Stand.
I loved the reminders to believe in oneself, to quit hiding out and playing it safe, to remember to stop and have fun, and to replace our fear of failure feelings with something productive. The message about the importance of intergenerational friendships is woven throughout and readers see characters learning to put others' needs first to ensure happiness for all.
The reference to one of my favourite books, Dragons Love Tacos, made me smile and I was driven to Google the differences between an eastern and a western Carolina BBQ.
This fantastic novella celebrating the magic of Christmas and second chances needs to be on your holiday reading list this winter.
I was gifted this book by St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
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For the past four generations, the Tollivers have grown Fraser fir trees on their western North Carolina tree farm and transported them to a stand in the West Village, NY to sell over the holiday season.
When the patriarch of the family, Jock Tolliver, has a heart attack and surgery, his children, Kerry (34) and her brother Murphy (39) step up to take over. They aren’t used to working together and living in small quarters, but they make it work to continue the family tradition. Their patience wears thin when the competition moves across the street. Readers soon become aware that it’ll take a lot more than Christmas spirit to keep their Dad’s business alive.
I always look forward to Andrews’ Christmas novels as she always seems to capture the magic of Christmas in a captivating read. At the heart of this novel, is ‘reinvention’ and she reminds readers that sometimes we can’t rely on the old way of doing things in a modern world. In order to keep the business afloat, the siblings learn to reinvent things at the Tolliver Christmas Tree Stand.
I loved the reminders to believe in oneself, to quit hiding out and playing it safe, to remember to stop and have fun, and to replace our fear of failure feelings with something productive. The message about the importance of intergenerational friendships is woven throughout and readers see characters learning to put others' needs first to ensure happiness for all.
The reference to one of my favourite books, Dragons Love Tacos, made me smile and I was driven to Google the differences between an eastern and a western Carolina BBQ.
This fantastic novella celebrating the magic of Christmas and second chances needs to be on your holiday reading list this winter.
I was gifted this book by St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
June 14, 2023
I fell for this sweet clean romance story!
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I was so thankful to be able to use this book as a cushion between two really tough reads. Sometimes you just need that light-hearted, feel-good story, and Andrews really delivers that in this book.
It’s a quintessential Holiday romance you would expect to see as a Christmas movie. She delights us with wonderful characters of all ages, types, and even delightful dogs that will make you smile.
The slow-burn development of a love interest adds an extra layer to this story. Andrews never fails to deliver a beautiful story that just makes your soul sing and leaves you with a smile when you come to the end.
Timeless and joyful. Bright Lights, Big Christmas is a story you want on your list if you’re craving that sweet uplifting holiday spirit!
* copy received for review consideration
* full review - https://amidlifewife.com/bright-light...
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I was so thankful to be able to use this book as a cushion between two really tough reads. Sometimes you just need that light-hearted, feel-good story, and Andrews really delivers that in this book.
It’s a quintessential Holiday romance you would expect to see as a Christmas movie. She delights us with wonderful characters of all ages, types, and even delightful dogs that will make you smile.
The slow-burn development of a love interest adds an extra layer to this story. Andrews never fails to deliver a beautiful story that just makes your soul sing and leaves you with a smile when you come to the end.
Timeless and joyful. Bright Lights, Big Christmas is a story you want on your list if you’re craving that sweet uplifting holiday spirit!
* copy received for review consideration
* full review - https://amidlifewife.com/bright-light...
May 26, 2023
I really wanted to enjoy this Christmas book, but it felt very choppy. It was hard to see the flow in the story or any of the connections between the characters as it was kind of not descriptive. I don't know if I was supposed to be picking up on the romance aspect of this book, but it seemed to me as it was coming out of no where.
October 4, 2023
What was MKA thinking???
The way she’s portrayed female friendships, complicated family dynamics and communities has always brought me great joy. As a bookseller, I’ve sold a ton of MKA’s work over the years.
I felt kinda meh about the last two novels, but still, buying her latest book every May for the last 10+ years and listening to Kathleen McInerney’s wonderful narration has become a tradition. Waiting until the September release of BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CHRISTMAS this year was nearly unbearable.
Then the title released… and bummed me out for eight hours.
Here‘s an abbreviated list of reasons why:
⁃ flat characters
⁃ not just vaguely repetitive, but nearly word-for-word repetitions of whole chunks of dialogue
⁃ boring vignettes instead of a cohesive plot
⁃ a bland romance, which felt forced the entire time. I am blocking out Chapter 43, btw, because the entire scene—Patrick’s entire behavior—made me physically uncomfortable. (That said, why is he so into her??? I don’t get it.) I so desperately didn’t want them to get together.
⁃ so much unaddressed misogyny, sexism and lazy stereotypes (especially in the scene with late night customer Ashley and her fiancée. I’m beyond tired of young blonde women, especially if they’re influencers, being portrayed as stupid little dolls)…
⁃ the Token Tragic Queer. just no.
⁃ Murphy, the protagonist’s brother. Did not care for him one bit.
⁃ chapter after chapter of the same things happening over and over again. The monotony is an issue that comes with the setting. The wreath-making and tree installing offered the opportunity to switch things up and peek into other people’s homes, travel around the city—but nope.
If you’re a MKA fan, do yourself a favor and skip this story.
The way she’s portrayed female friendships, complicated family dynamics and communities has always brought me great joy. As a bookseller, I’ve sold a ton of MKA’s work over the years.
I felt kinda meh about the last two novels, but still, buying her latest book every May for the last 10+ years and listening to Kathleen McInerney’s wonderful narration has become a tradition. Waiting until the September release of BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CHRISTMAS this year was nearly unbearable.
Then the title released… and bummed me out for eight hours.
Here‘s an abbreviated list of reasons why:
⁃ flat characters
⁃ not just vaguely repetitive, but nearly word-for-word repetitions of whole chunks of dialogue
⁃ boring vignettes instead of a cohesive plot
⁃ a bland romance, which felt forced the entire time. I am blocking out Chapter 43, btw, because the entire scene—Patrick’s entire behavior—made me physically uncomfortable. (That said, why is he so into her??? I don’t get it.) I so desperately didn’t want them to get together.
⁃ so much unaddressed misogyny, sexism and lazy stereotypes (especially in the scene with late night customer Ashley and her fiancée. I’m beyond tired of young blonde women, especially if they’re influencers, being portrayed as stupid little dolls)…
⁃ the Token Tragic Queer. just no.
⁃ Murphy, the protagonist’s brother. Did not care for him one bit.
⁃ chapter after chapter of the same things happening over and over again. The monotony is an issue that comes with the setting. The wreath-making and tree installing offered the opportunity to switch things up and peek into other people’s homes, travel around the city—but nope.
If you’re a MKA fan, do yourself a favor and skip this story.
December 15, 2023
i liked this one! prob 3.5 stars rounding up for GR. the Christmas vibes were so cute and charming. i was expecting cheesy hallmark vibes and to roll my eyes, but i really didn’t at all until the end (more specifically the final paragraph😅😂).
this is one of the better Christmas books ive read. it had the vibes and a cute story. it’s also less than 300 pages so its a perfect binge when you’re busy but wanting to read in December 🎄🎄
the setting and plot were also fun—the MC and her family sell Christmas trees in NYC in December and everyone in the neighborhood is so friendly and helpful and welcoming. i liked the sub plots and most of the characters.
my main issues were:
🎄the pacing. the first half had me OBSESSED. the second half of the book was fine, but felt like a totally different book. it took a bit of a segway w the plot and while i didn’t mind it, it just felt a bit disjointed
🎄the ending, especially the last paragraph. i think romcoms like this are very predictable with the endings and you know how it’s likely going to end w the ~love story~ but this one really did make me roll my eyes. once you read the last paragraph, you’ll know what i mean
this is one of the better Christmas books ive read. it had the vibes and a cute story. it’s also less than 300 pages so its a perfect binge when you’re busy but wanting to read in December 🎄🎄
the setting and plot were also fun—the MC and her family sell Christmas trees in NYC in December and everyone in the neighborhood is so friendly and helpful and welcoming. i liked the sub plots and most of the characters.
my main issues were:
🎄the pacing. the first half had me OBSESSED. the second half of the book was fine, but felt like a totally different book. it took a bit of a segway w the plot and while i didn’t mind it, it just felt a bit disjointed
🎄the ending, especially the last paragraph. i think romcoms like this are very predictable with the endings and you know how it’s likely going to end w the ~love story~ but this one really did make me roll my eyes. once you read the last paragraph, you’ll know what i mean
October 5, 2023
I wanted to like this but I just couldn't buy into the love story. There was no depth there. I feel like it was rushed.
October 13, 2023
As this story begins, it’s late fall, and with Christmas approaching it’s time for Kerry to leave their Christmas tree farm in North Carolina and drive their camper - which is on its last legs - up to Greenwich Village to help her brother with selling the trees, at the same spot they’ve sold them every year.
Her brother knows which neighbors are happy to help, especially as their camper’s not fully equipped - unless you don’t need to eat since the stove doesn’t work, and neither does the toilet. It doesn’t take long before she begins to meet and become friendly with the neighbors, and the shops who let her use their restrooms. She quickly makes friends with a father, Patrick, through his young son, Austin, who is writing a story, and she offers to help him with illustrations. When an older man happens by who gives her some tips, he continues stopping by daily to follow the progress. They work on this when she has time, until one day he doesn’t appear. As days pass, they all become worried about him, and ask around, without much success.
In the meantime, there is a new tree stand across the street from theirs, which seems to be trying to create a lot of problems for them.
Meanwhile, there is a slowly building connection forming between Patrick and Kerry, which she knows that it can’t possibly work since she is only there for a short time, and North Carolina is her home. Add in their need to find out what happened to the man who seems to have disappeared. No one seems to know where he lives, but they are determined to find out.
A simple, sweet story of the bonds we form when we least expect it and the lengths we will go to for those we care for.
Published: 26 Sep 2023
Many thanks for the ARC provided by St. Martin’s Press
October 21, 2023
DNF @ 70%.
There’s more sexual tension/attraction between the MC (Kerry) and her brother (Murphy), than with the actual love interest (Patrick).
I stopped reading when I realized I knew nothing about the main love interest, but read this description about her BROTHER coming back from a haircut:
>”Murphy Toliver was almost unrecognizable. The mullet was gone. His dark unruly hair had been tamed, conditioned, and styled. Combed back in waves from his broad forehead with sharply razored sideburns. The bushy mountainman beard was neatly trimmed and for the first time since she could remember, Kerry could actually see the lower half of her brother’s face, which she had to admit was pretty damn handsome. Without a droopy mustache obscuring his mouth, Murphy’s broad smile was surprisingly warm. The resemblance to their father down to his clear blue eyes and the touches of silver at his temples was remarkable. His ruddy weather-beaten skin was now smooth, even glowing. Kerry couldn’t help herself—she reached out and touched his face. ‘Bro, what what all did they do to you at that salon?’ “<
There’s more sexual tension/attraction between the MC (Kerry) and her brother (Murphy), than with the actual love interest (Patrick).
I stopped reading when I realized I knew nothing about the main love interest, but read this description about her BROTHER coming back from a haircut:
>”Murphy Toliver was almost unrecognizable. The mullet was gone. His dark unruly hair had been tamed, conditioned, and styled. Combed back in waves from his broad forehead with sharply razored sideburns. The bushy mountainman beard was neatly trimmed and for the first time since she could remember, Kerry could actually see the lower half of her brother’s face, which she had to admit was pretty damn handsome. Without a droopy mustache obscuring his mouth, Murphy’s broad smile was surprisingly warm. The resemblance to their father down to his clear blue eyes and the touches of silver at his temples was remarkable. His ruddy weather-beaten skin was now smooth, even glowing. Kerry couldn’t help herself—she reached out and touched his face. ‘Bro, what what all did they do to you at that salon?’ “<
November 6, 2023
Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews. A nice change of pace. A relaxing not too Christmasy book.
December 20, 2023
This was a very sweet book, but completely unrealistic.
December 13, 2025
3.5 ⭐️’s
A very cute, enjoyable Christmas read with very entertaining characters.
A very cute, enjoyable Christmas read with very entertaining characters.
August 17, 2023
I really wanted to love this one and start my holiday reading off early with a bang, but this one was very meh. I think the thing I struggled with the most was that I felt ZERO chemistry between Kerry and Patrick, and it was very hard to buy into their whole insta-love dynamic. I loved the setting of a tree farm in New York City. I enjoyed the characters of Austin and Heinz...though it took too long to get a feel for them. I enjoyed how Kerry and Murphy's relationship developed throughout the book (but I really got tired about the details of who was sleeping when and who was covering tree sales when). Overall, I was just hoping for a bit more.
September 19, 2023
Such an ADORABLE holiday🎄read!! I love Mary Kay Andrews books so when I get a chance to read one of hers, I drop everything else I'm reading and read that one. I have to say that Bright Lights, Big Christmas did not disappoint.. each page just draws you in, the characters felt real, all meshing so well together. It’s a story of friendship + found family🕊️, self-discovery, and romance.. plus there’s also character references from The Santa Suit🎅🏻.
This is heartwarming, feel-good storytelling of what the true spirit of Christmas is all about! Loved it! ❥ 5 stars — Pub. 9/26/23
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this novel! All opinions are my own.
This is heartwarming, feel-good storytelling of what the true spirit of Christmas is all about! Loved it! ❥ 5 stars — Pub. 9/26/23
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this novel! All opinions are my own.
July 7, 2023
Adorable and fluffy Christmas book that fans of Mary Kay Andrews will love. The MC's brother was a bit much (such a jerk!) but I enjoyed it!
August 15, 2023
Since I’m a big fan of Mary Kay Andrews, I just knew I had to read Bright Lights, Big Christmas. And I was not disappointed.
The book’s description pretty much hightlights the gist of the novel. But it’s primarily a friends and family story with a smidge of romance.
The characters are typical Mary Kay Andrews’ style — clean, wholesome, colorful and sometimes snarky. I loved everyone of them in this novel. And if you’ve also read The Santa Suit, there are a couple of other character mentions which was a nice surprise and a welcome nod to The Santa Suit novel.
A lot of heartfelt scenes dotted the novel’s landscape, which made for some tearful and joyous moments. Get the tissues ready for a heartwarming holiday story perfect for Christmastime or anytime of the year for a needed break from the daily grind. Five stars.
I received a DRC from St. Martin’s Press through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
The book’s description pretty much hightlights the gist of the novel. But it’s primarily a friends and family story with a smidge of romance.
The characters are typical Mary Kay Andrews’ style — clean, wholesome, colorful and sometimes snarky. I loved everyone of them in this novel. And if you’ve also read The Santa Suit, there are a couple of other character mentions which was a nice surprise and a welcome nod to The Santa Suit novel.
A lot of heartfelt scenes dotted the novel’s landscape, which made for some tearful and joyous moments. Get the tissues ready for a heartwarming holiday story perfect for Christmastime or anytime of the year for a needed break from the daily grind. Five stars.
I received a DRC from St. Martin’s Press through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
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