I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery! I received a free electronic copy from the publisher for an honest review. Thanks so much to Canary Street Press and Susan Mallery for letting me be a part of the tour!
Title: One Big Happy Family
Author: Susan Mallery
Published by: Canary Street Press
Released: October 1, 2024
Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher
Synopsis: Please don’t come home for Christmas…
Julie Parker’s kids are her greatest gift. Still, she’s not exactly heartbroken when they ask to skip a big Christmas. Her son, Nick, is taking a belated honeymoon with his bride, Blair, while her daughter, Dana, will purge every reminder of the guy who dumped her. Again. Julie feels practically giddy for one-on-one holiday time with Heath, the (much) younger man she’s secretly dating.
But her plans go from cozy to chaotic when Nick and Dana plead for Christmas at the family cabin in memory of their late father, Julie’s ex. She can’t refuse, even though she dreads their reactions to her new man when they realize she’s been hiding him for months.
As the guest list grows in surprising ways, from Blair’s estranged mom to Heath’s precocious children, Julie’s secret is one of many to be unwrapped. Over this delightfully complicated and very funny Christmas, she’ll discover that more really is merrier, and that a big, happy family can become bigger and happier, if they let go of old hurts and open their hearts to love. (Synopsis from Goodreads)
Julie Parker’s kids are her greatest gift. Still, she’s not exactly heartbroken when they ask to skip a big Christmas. Her son, Nick, is taking a belated honeymoon with his bride, Blair, while her daughter, Dana, will purge every reminder of the guy who dumped her. Again. Julie feels practically giddy for one-on-one holiday time with Heath, the (much) younger man she’s secretly dating.
But her plans go from cozy to chaotic when Nick and Dana plead for Christmas at the family cabin in memory of their late father, Julie’s ex. She can’t refuse, even though she dreads their reactions to her new man when they realize she’s been hiding him for months.
As the guest list grows in surprising ways, from Blair’s estranged mom to Heath’s precocious children, Julie’s secret is one of many to be unwrapped. Over this delightfully complicated and very funny Christmas, she’ll discover that more really is merrier, and that a big, happy family can become bigger and happier, if they let go of old hurts and open their hearts to love. (Synopsis from Goodreads)
My Thoughts: I am not in the Christmas Spirit just yet, I am firmly in the land of Halloween, but I did enjoy this chaotic family Christmas story.
This was a fun Christmas drama. There is so much going on with this family, with relationships and secrets. I had fun staying at this family cabin as all the family came piling in. I was never bored and was interested to see where everything was going to go. Family is everything.
I can see a lot of people enjoying this one. This would be the perfect add to the reading pile if you can't wait for Christmas.
#1 NYT bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming, humorous novels about the relationships that define our lives―family, friendship, romance. She's known for putting nuanced characters in emotional situations that surprise readers to laughter. Beloved by millions, her books have been translated into 28 languages. Susan lives in Washington with her husband, two cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Visit her at SusanMallery.com.
Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery! Thank you to Canary Street Press and Susan Mallery for letting me be a part of the tour. If you're ready for Christmas, you should add this one to your TBR!
