Really enjoyed this one - LOVE all MKA books and loved that she made a Christmas one! Thanks for the opportunity to read!

The Santa Suit is one of those books that you enjoy from the moment you hit page one. From Ivy's arrival that the farmhouse to finding all the forgotten treasures left behind, I found I couldn't wait to see how the story unfolded. The journey Ivy found herself on led her to a treasure beyond her imagination. This is one book that will remain in your heart all season long.

Well written, with wonderful characters, this is one more book to add to your Christmas reading pile.

I really enjoyed this book. It is a story of starting over, making new friends, and finding the place that you knew you belonged your entire life.

This was a fun, festive read by one of my favorites authors. I enjoyed how easy it was to read and get lost in and could easily imagine the farmhouse and trunk of treasurers left at the house. I almost wanted a bit more of Ivy -- her happy ending felt a bit rushed to me. Still, an enjoyed holiday read!

After a divorce, Ivy purchased a 106-year-old farmhouse sight unseen... and discovered a Santa suit. While settling into her new small town, she also made a few new friends and perhaps even a love interest!

"It was the power of the Santa suit."

This was a sweet Christmas-themed romance with a bit of a mystery too. Since I also work in the marketing industry, I loved learning more about Ivy's career especially when she redid the candy store's website, etc. Normally, the huge coincidence at the end would irritate me, but this time (since I enjoyed the characters, story, and writing style), I can chalk it up to the magic of Christmas and/or the Santa suit (wink wink).

Location: Tarburton, North Carolina

I received an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

A cute and sweet read that will definitely put you in the holiday spirit. I enjoyed Mary Kay Andrews’ charming novella. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 3.5 stars

*Thank you to St. Martins Press, Mary Kay Andrews, and NetGalley for an Arc in exchange for an honest review*

Ivy is a recent divorcee who buys a dilapidated farmhouse, sight unseen, and brings herself and her dog to live in it. This is an adorable Christmas story about Ivy finding a Santa Suit, left behind by the previous owners. When she is asked for the millionth time if she will decorate her new house for Christmas, she decides to do it. This is a fun and cute story with a bit of romance, lots of holiday cheer, and a joyous reunion. If you love all of those things, then this is the book for you!

This was a lovely Hallmark-style Holiday book. It was exactly what I expected and wanted from Mary Kay Andrews. It was a wonderful feel good read and not to be missed if that’s what you love at this time of year.

After her life falls apart Ivy Perkins does something spontaneous, she buys the old farm house of her dreams sight unseen. When she arrives at Four Roses she realizes that she may have just stepped into more than she can handle. The porch is sagging, the windows are drafty if they are intact at all and the previous owner left so many things behind. While cleaning out Ivy discovers tucked into the back of one of the closets a box with a beautifully tailored Santa suit inside. Tucked into the pocket she finds a letter that sets Ivy on a journey to uncover whatever became of the little girl with such an impossible Christmas wish. Mary Kay Andrews has written a heartwarming, feel good Christmas read that I thought was over too soon. This quick read will fill you with Christmas cheer and a great escape during the season for holiday stress. Don't miss this one before year's end. Thank you to NetGalley & St Martin's Press for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I’m calling it now- the Santa Suit will be the next book to TV movie Hallmark makes! This book is begging to be made into a movie! A small town’s Christmas festivities, home renovation of a beloved landmark, helping the elderly get into the spirit of Christmas, several romances; what’s not to love!

This absolutely heartwarming mug of book is absolutely 5 stars for me. I loved the leap of faith Ivy took with the farmhouse and of course I loved her poochie, Punkin. The town itself is just precious and the cast of characters of comes with reminds me so much of Gilmore Girls.

I know this is a novella, but I would really love more of Ivy’s story. I just really connected with her and I want to see where she goes!

Thank you so much to @stmartinspress, @marykayandrews, @netgalley, and #tandempublicity for the gifted copy. This is definitely one I’ll reread next year!

I’m calling it now- the Santa Suit will be the next book to TV movie Hallmark makes! This book is begging to be made into a movie! A small town’s Christmas festivities, home renovation of a beloved landmark, helping the elderly get into the spirit of Christmas, several romances; what’s not to love!

This absolutely heartwarming mug of book is absolutely 5 stars for me. I loved the leap of faith Ivy took with the farmhouse and of course I loved her poochie, Punkin. The town itself is just precious and the cast of characters of comes with reminds me so much of Gilmore Girls.

I know this is a novella, but I would really love more of Ivy’s story. I just really connected with her and I want to see where she goes!

Thank you so much to @stmartinspress, @marykayandrews, @netgalley, and #tandempublicity for the gifted copy. This is definitely one I’ll reread next year!

I love a good Christmas tale as much as anyone, but now I can say that I have a number one favorite. The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews isn't special, per se, in terms of the storyline, but the writing in it sure is magical. Andrews brings to life the gumption that grows in a woman after a divorce, she brings to life the magic of the holidays, and she captures small town warmth like no one else. Ivy Perkins is a newly divorced woman on a mission: to take her rundown farmhouse and turn it into the dream she's always harbored. Nevermind she used all her money and savings to get here, that she's potentially without a job, and that it's significantly more rundown than she expected. The Four Roses farmhouse is famous in the small town, and not just for it's gorgeous style. Ivy discovers the owners were once the famed Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the home used to be visited by travelers far and wide for its spectacular lights. Divorce has left Ivy as a bit of a Scrooge though and Christmas just isnt in the card.

Luckily, the house, and the residences of the small town, have other plans for Ivy. The local realtor, a friendly neighbor, and a box filled with Christmas surprises give Ivy all the hope and joy she needs. She wasn't looking for love, friendship, or Christmas, but Four Roses gives her all that and more. This story is sweet, magical, and so very heartfelt. It's the kind of story you cozy into a blanket to read, it just feels good, and yet somehow it's also a powerful story of making life your own. Ivy finds herself, the spirit, and a family in the mountains of North Carolina.

I’m a city girl and this was dream like for someone wanting to start over and have a farm house just in time for Christmas. I suffered a painful divorce and know what it like to want to start over. This fresh start had friendly, safe people with a small town feel.
The farmhouse had family history that was steeped in the spirit of Christmas. With realistic events the story reminded me of the simple joys of slowing down and taking in my surroundings. Appreciating Christmas traditions.
The story had:
• Glass ornaments
• Vintage lights
• A giant Christmas tree
• And HEA
The annual Christmas stroll was precious that they have every year and I wish we had something like that here in my sweet town of Lyman. The novel was magical and just what I needed. I highly recommend it.
Thanks St. Martin’s Press via Netgalley.

A perfect Christmas read. Mary Kay Andrews does holiday drama like no other. I love a good tale with a bit of history and mystery involved and this fit the bill!

Perfect book to kick off the Christmas season! Ivy buys an old farmhouse without seeing it first for a fresh start. She has bumps along the road but ultimately knows this is where she's supposed to be.

I found this book to be a cute little read for the holidays. Mary Kay Andrews always delights with her beachy summer novels but this Christmas centric novella does not disappoint either. A feel good story of second chances and starting over, The Santa Suit is magical. I would recommend this novella to anyone who needs to up their holiday spirits and good cheer.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy of this novel.

Mary Kay Andrew’s brings so much joy to her storytelling. This is a great, feel-good Christmas story. I read it all in one sitting and couldn’t believe how quickly I finished this book! I wish it was longer and we could have explored the characters more. They were so charming and I feel in love with the quaint little town.

The Santa Suit 🎅🏼by Mary Kay Andrews was the perfect Christmas novel to start the season.

Ivy buys a rundown, we’ll known farmhouse in a quaint town. She discovers a Santa Suit with a mystery note in the pocket. With help from her realtor/ handyman and newly made friends in town everyone knows your name she’s off to solve and may be help make a Christmas wish come true. This book was sweet, fun and I loved the characters. Quick read that provided all the holiday feels. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Ivy Perkins is hoping to start over after her recent divorce. She has bought an old farmhouse sight unseen. Little did she know it was a real fixer upper. The previous owners have also left a lot of old furniture and some clothes. While Ivy is cleaning out a closet she finds a Santa suit with a note in the pocket from long ago. The note has a very special wish.
The town loves The Four Roses farmhouse at Christmas. Ivy is not sure she is up to carrying on the tradition.
The town’s people are very welcoming and helpful. Ivy is very surprised and grateful for everyone’s advice. She is wondering if this is her everlasting home.
This is a very heartwarming and romantic Christmas story.

The Santa Suit was my first Christmas book this season, as well as my first Mary Kay Andrews book. I zipped through this sweet holiday novella about a young divorcée moving to a to small town for a fresh start. Ivy isn’t looking for love when she arrives in Tarburton, North Carolina with her dog and “the girls.” The “magic” of Four Roses Farm and the Santa Suit has other ideas, though. Despite all the problems that Ivy discovers with her sight-unseen property purchase, she falls in love with her fixer-upper farmhouse, her new community and, seemingly, her very helpful realtor, Ezra. Such a cute story with very likable characters embodying the Christmas spirit. I look forward to reading more from this author. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.