If you need a little something to get you in the Christmas spirit, look no further than this delightful read from Mary Kay Andrews. Ivy is newly divorced and has purchased Four Roses Farm in rural North Carolina sight unseen. She is greeted by her very handsome real estate agent, Ezra and the story begins. Not only is she going to rehab the old farmhouse, but she is starting a new life as well. With a cast of quirky characters, a Santa suit with a mysterious letter in its pocket, you will find yourself in the center of a small town love story with Christmas.

Mary Kay Andrews is one of my favorite authors. I love her books set in Savannah and Tybee. Not since her Blue Christmas have I found a Christmas novel I enjoyed more. The Santa Suit is simply magical, full of that heart warming feeling of belonging and finding your perfect home and family.

When Ivy, reeling from a recent divorce, uproots her life and career to buy an empty old farmhouse in the middle of nowhere, she is looking for a fresh start. What she finds is so much more. Her real estate agent, Ezra, turns out to be a hottie and very handy in fixing all the things falling apart at the farm. She meets a young clerk at city hall, Phoebe, who makes her feel welcome to town. Phoebe has her own problems in love though.

When Ivy finds an old Santa suit with a child's letter in the pocket is sends her on a hunt for the little girl who wrote it so long ago. What Ivy find on her search is so wonderful that I cant' spoil it here. Do yourself a favor and read this book!

This was a really cute short Christmas story. I enjoyed the developing relationship, though it moved a bit quickly. I loved the idea of the farm and I really liked the story of the Santa Suit. I loved the main character helping out the fudge shop and spreading Christmas cheer. My only real complaint is how short it was. I think that the story had a lot more to offer. I wanted to see how the farm came back to life and how she renovated the house.

This was a delightful Holiday read. It struck me as I was almost finished that it didn't have any malicious characters. No one was trying to hurt anyone. No one was playing games. No one was trying to put anyone out of business, or take over a town, or destroy a town landmark. In fact, as I read this book I couldn't help but think how this could be the next Hallmark Holiday movie. It was light and breezy and happy, and perfect.

Perfect Christmas story that would not be out of place on the Hallmark Channel!
Ivy Perkins is newly divorced and buys a farmhouse in a small town sight unseen. While she is cleaning the house of the previous owner's belongings, she finds a beautiful Santa Suit. In the pocket of the suit is a scrawled letter from a little girl asking Santa to bring her daddy home for Christmas. This note leads Ivy and her new friends on a quest to find the family from the note. I loved the warm, Christmassy feelings from the story and the little mystery and romance were perfect as well.
Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.

Cute seasonal read which made me excited for Christmas time again. This would make a really cute Christmas romcom as I could picture all the characters and scenes in my head while reading.

The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews… my 1st holiday book of the season. I love holiday books and this one is so sweet and inspiring! Is a story about starting over, a story of coming full circle. Bravery, hope hope, peace. When the present meets the past and the past comes back to the present. When the magic of the holiday season brings it all together with an ancient but magical santa suit, a child's heartfelt note, the tender heart of one woman, and a big dose of holiday spirit ❤ This charming book has all the feels and is just the thing to get you in the mood for the holiday season!

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for this wonderful advanced copy in exchange for my honest review

Ivy buys a farm house in a new town to start over following a divorce
Once she moves out to this small town where she knows absolutely no one she finds it easy to make new friends as the towns people are so kind
This is a Christmas story and a very charming one at that
I found myself so enchanted with each character that was introduced to the story
The book gives you a good warm feeling

Every December I like to select a new holiday read to put me in the spirit of the season. The Santa Suit caught my eye and was calling my name. It checked all the boxes of what I like in anticipation for the winter break. Mary Kay Andrews is a fun treat to read.

Ivy Perkins has just gone through a divorce and is looking for a change and what she really wants is a project to focus her attention. Almost sight unseen she buys a picturesque farmhouse complete with a chicken coop. She is met at her property by the sales agent, Ezra. The appearance of the property is far from picturesque, in fact it's a little run down. Almost immediately things get off on the wrong foot starting with the delay of her furniture delivery. Ezra turns out to be very helpful with the details of the family that used to live in the farmhouse and as a handyman. The Roses were well loved for their community involvement during Christmas when they dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus. The farmhouse was also well known for its display of lights. Ivy has no intention of carrying on that tradition and the hassle of Christmas decorations. As she searches the house, the attic is a treasure trove forgotten items. Ivy soon discovers a Santa suit with a note in the pocket of a request by a little girl that couldn't possibly be granted. Ivy is determined to find the girl that wrote the note years before. Along the way she meets many of the members of the community and befriends them when she recruits them to help in her search. The goodwill of the townspeople shined through at their willingness to help and welcome Ivy. The spirit of Christmas was the spark she needed to start her new life.

The Santa Suit is a lighthearted holiday read complete with a family lost and then found, unexpected love, and Christmas magic sprinkled throughout.

Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and the author for an advanced copy.

What a wonderfully written story that will get you into the Christmas spirit. This was such an uplifting & beautiful tale about what happens when a woman takes a chance & does something out of the ordinary after an extreme upheaval in her life (divorce). I found it to be very creative & unlike any other holiday story I've read (& I've read a lot). All of the characters were a lot of fun & I highly recommend reading this to get to know them.

Thanks to the publisher & NetGalley for advanced copy in exchange for my honest review

Following a messy divorce, Ivy Perkins has a strong desire for a fresh start in a new location. She settles on a small southern town nestled in the mountains and decides to purchase a white farmhouse sight unseen. There to greet her upon arrival is her real estate agent Ezra. And while Ivy is surprised to find that the farmhouse is in need to some extensive repairs she is delighted that Ezra seems keen to lend a helping hand. The house also comes fully furnished and located among the items left behind by the previous tenants is a Santa suit with a crumpled note in the pocket. The note is from a young girl with a very special Christmas wish. As Ivy digs into the past in an effort to uncover the identity of the young girl and whether her wish was granted, she finds herself slowly making friends with members of the community and finds her attraction to Ezra is starting to grow as well. As she slowly comes out of her shell, Ivy starts to understand the true gift of community and what she has gained back by starting over.

The Santa Suit is a sweet, heartwarming, southern novella with the magic of Christmas at its core. While the romance was a bit hurried given the novella length, there was some true sparks between the characters that never felt forced in the least. The characters were every bit as well drawn as those in any of the author's full length novels and while short in length, the plot was layered and deep, with bits of whimsy and charm tucked in to every corner. The story struck just the right balance with the perfect amount of Christmas spirit without feeling overdone or underwhelmed. The Christmas theme combined with the small town setting equated to a charming, heartfelt story that will leave readers with a dose of much needed sweetness and hope. The Santa Suit is the perfect read for the upcoming holiday season.

This is a feel good read. I enjoyed the jolly feel of this book with all its holiday descriptions. The story reminds me there’s still kindness in this world, even if it is fiction. MKA always spins an enjoyable story in all her books. I look forward to her next one!

What a wonderful Christmas story! When Ivy buys an old farmhouse, she doesn't realize it is the home of the former town Santa, and that a Santa Suit she finds will be the key to happiness for more than one person. The characters are endearing, and the story is fun, magical, and just right for Christmas. The reader is transported to the Christmas season in a big way.

I recommend this to anyone who wants to experience some Christmas joy.

The old farmhouse called Four Roses was in a mild state of disrepair, but Ivy Perkins was determined to renovate and create a comfortable home for herself, all while working remotely as a graphic designer and raising chickens. Atlanta had become a painful memory after her bitter divorce, and Tarburton, North Carolina, seemed to be the perfect place to start over. While clearing out the bedroom closet, Ivy discovers a beautifully made Santa suit, and Ezra, her real estate agent, told her of the history of the Rose family and their devotion to all things Christmas. Finding a letter in the coat pocket, from a little girl named Carlette, piqued Ivy’s curiosity and she began a search for the family.

Ivy’s dedication to her search brings her many new friends, a resurgence in her business, and even a new love interest. This was a fun read, and I loved the setting and all the Christmas components. In The Santa Suit, Mary Kay Andrews has created a magical place that embodies the spirit of Christmas.

I loved it! When Ivy's life crashed and burned she bought a house sight unseen. She expected so much more than a major fixer upper. Not only is she newly divorced but her life continues to go bad when all her possessions are ruined when the moving truck is in an accident. She has to settle for what was left in the house. In a closet she finds a Santa suit. How the Santa suit becomes the center of the story is a story of twists, turns and pure luck. As Ivy becomes part of the town the story unfolds in a nice heartwarming way. And the romance was pretty cool too. I admit I could not put the book down. Good thing I started reading early in the day. Another winner for this fabulous author.

This book is not my usual mystery genre but every now and then one needs a little romance even if it is a little formulaic. Big City girl buys farmhouse site unseen and moves to small rural town where she meets the local hunk who helps her fix up the house. The characters were likeable and believable if not strongly developed. The plot threw in a couple of interesting twists. The town of Tarburton, NC was nicely described and was a character in itself. The book is not a long one and it is easy to read in one sitting. It was a pleasant interlude on a rainy Sunday afternoon. This review makes it sound really boring but it was not boring at all. I finished it with a nice warm fuzzy feeling inside. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review it.

Super cute book to get you in the Christmas spirit! A light, breezy read with enough depth and heart to keep it interesting. Ivy is a character that was easy to root for and I really enjoyed the cozy, small town sense of place. I had to suspend a little disbelief that the main twist wasn't figured out by the characters years earlier - but otherwise a super enjoyable read!

A cute, Christmas story about starting over after heartbreak! I 100% enjoyed reading this book. The characters in the story were relatable and felt like real people that I know in my own life.
I definitely recommend this book if you're looking for a quick, Christmas read this year!

After Ivy Perkins' marriage breaks up, she wants a real change -- so she buys a farmhouse in North Carolina that she has only seen online and leaves Atlanta. The catch? The farmhouse is not in the condition she expected, and she finds herself in a new place with a big project on her hands. Thankfully she is helped by handsome local realtor and all-around nice guy, Ezra. As she is going through the farmhouse, she discovers a 1960's Santa suit on the top shelf of the bedroom closet. In the pocket, there is a letter from a little girl to Santa, imploring Santa to help her Daddy to come home for Christmas. Ivy is determined to solve the mystery of who wrote this note. In the process, she meets some new friends, finds romance, and rediscovers Christmas joy.

I wanted to read this book because I love Mary Kay Andrews' novels. The Christmas setting and old farmhouse only added to my excitement. I will add that as well as the tale of bringing new life to an old abandoned house (something MKA does so well in her books), there were so many vintage Christmas details in this novel. Add in the Southern setting, and you have a perfect Christmas read!

I loved everything about this short novel - the setting, the vintage/old house details, the lovable small town characters, Ivy and Ezra, and the mystery that Ivy solves -- all because of the Santa suit. Highly recommended for fans of Mary Kay Andrews, Southern fiction, old farmhouses, and vintage Christmas!

Ivy Perkins has been divorced nine months to the day when she arrives to move into the Four Roses Farm. She finds the farmhouse not looking quite like it did in the pictures and the house full of furniture the seller did not want. In master bedroom closet, she finds a box contains a beautiful Santa suit. In the pocket, she finds an old letter addressed to Santa asking him to bring the little girl’s father home for Christmas. Ivy is curious as to what happened to the girl and her family. She begins asking questions which allows her to meet various townspeople. Christmas magic is at work and Ivy finds soon finds herself swept up into town happenings and helping others. The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews is a sweet, uplifting Christmas story. I thought The Santa Suit was well-written with steady pacing (it was over too soon). It contains developed, realistic characters. There are some great characters in the story. I liked Ivy and her adorable dog, Punkin. The mystery was fun to follow, and I love how it turned out. I liked the town of Tarburton and Four Roses Farm. I would love to own Ivy’s lovely farm. There is some romance in the story, but it is not the main attraction. The Santa Suit is a story that will make you smile and put you in the mood for the holidays. The Santa Suit is a sweet Christmas tale with cuddly canine, a striking Santa Suit, pictures from the past, a lost letter, creative candy creations, fairy-tale lights, and second chances.