‘“I guess I just like the taste of peppermint. It reminds me of Christmas. And hope.”’

Looking for a little romance?

Or, perhaps a sweet treat?

Care to partake in Christmas in July?

My answer—Why, Yes, Please, and Thank You!

Here in Cali, it’s been triple digits the past few weeks, today’s high being ninety-nine degrees, it felt good being submerged in the small rural town of Tarburton, North Carolina in the middle of Winter—the setting in Mary Kay Andrews’ sweet and touching, Highly Recommended story, THE SANTA SUIT…

‘When newly-divorced Ivy Perkins buys an old farmhouse sight unseen, she is looking for a change in her life. The Four Roses, as the farmhouse is called, is a labor of love—but Ivy didn't bargain on just how much labor…’

‘At the top of a closet, Ivy finds an old Santa suit—beautifully made and decades old. In the pocket of a suit, she finds a note written in a childish hand: it's from a little girl who has one Christmas wish, and that is for her father to return home from the war. This discovery sets Ivy off on a mission.’

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press (Macmillan Publishing), for providing me with an eARC of THE SANTA SUIT at the request of an honest review.

Ivy Perkins, after a divorce, takes a chance on a new home and a new town. Ivy is a likeable and relatable character. When she comes across a letter written to Santa, she tries to find the writer of the letter and meets new members of town along the way. There is so much hope and inspiration in this story as there should be with a holiday story. Mary Kay Andrews has a way with words that makes you feel as if you are immersed in the story yourself. Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book! All thoughts and opinions are my own!

This was a fun holiday read for sure! I always love a good MKA story! Wasn’t my favorite but it was enjoyable. Characters were fun. The little town was adorable.

Make sure this one is on your list to kick off the holiday season!

Newly divorced Ivy Perkins buys an old farmhouse sigh unseen and is not prepared for what she finds. Amid all the furniture and boxes of junk the previous owners left is a gorgeous, very old Santa Suit, with a mystery in its pocket.

Absolutely loved the small town setting and starting over theme. Super fun side characters and a hint of magical realism will start your holiday off right.

Thanks to the author, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the complimentary digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

What a sweet perfect Holiday book. Loved this one. Thank you Mary Kay Andrews for making the beginning of my Christmas reads wonderful.

I loved it all, small town, old home/cabin, finding the old letters and the Santa Suit Trying to bring back the nostalgia. The hot hunky neighbor was a nice touch too.

MKA does a wonderful job in bringing her readers a light holiday book to enjoy on a chilly day or night.

This book was a great holiday read. I enjoyed everything about it. Thank you net galley for the early release copy.

I enjoy Mary Kay Andrews and like to read a good Christmas story. This was a fun one. Hallmark movie like, but not in a bad way. Just enough mystery and adventure to keep it exciting..

I received a reviewer copy of The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews from the publisher St. Martin’s Press from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

What It’s About: Newly divorced Ivy buys a new farmhouse that won her over but needs major work. The house has a legacy of Christmas and Ivy is not feeling so jolly. But Ivy is not feeling very merry. However she finds an old Santa suit with a note from a young girl who only wants her father to come home. Ivy is touched by this note and seeks to try to find out if the girl ever got her wish.

What I Loved: This book is sweet as sugar. This is the perfect little holiday book. I love the small town vibes and the friendliness. It makes me want to go to a small town in the South for the holidays which is a weird sensation. I loved this book so much. It was a delightful story. I loved the romance. I loved the old people in the story, a beloved curmudgeon.

What I didn’t like so much: This was a little cheesy and maybe a little traditional but oh well, it was a good holiday read.

Who Should Read It: People who love a sweet holiday story of family and new love.

Summary: A lovely book about finding the joy and magic in Christmas.

I absolutely loved this book! I found it hard to put down. I highly recommend reading it! You won’t be disappointed.

Loved this! MKA always delivers. The characters were great and I enjoyed the story. The little bit of mystery in this book also kept it interesting. I also enjoyed the setting. I would love to live in a place like this. Thank you for the copy of this book !

Dear Publisher - I was unable to finish this book before the digital ARC expired. I appreciate the opportunity to review this title before it was published and hope you will continue to approve access to your titles! I am continually hand selling titles I have read to my customers and recommending them on Goodreads, Litsy and my personal blog.

Ho ho ho! This holiday read will get you in the Christmas spirit for sure! A bit of holiday magic and a lot of heart is at the center of this short tale.

I did not finish this book. It never caught my interest. I might include it in a suggested reading list as some of my students might find it an easy read.
I did not finish this book. It never caught my interest. I might include it in a suggested reading list as some of my students might find it an easy read.

Perfect Christmas Read!

If you love a good Hallmark movie, you're going to love this one from Mary Kay Andrews. With the small-town background and a little mystery, you'll fall in love with Ivy Perkins and her adventures. A perfect short novel to get you into the holiday spirit!

Loved this sweet story! Just enough romance and just enough mystery to keep me happily engaged to the very end. Appreciated that it was full of the holiday spirit without being too overwhelming.

This book made me feel so warm and happy. If you want to get yourself in the holiday spirit I highly recommend it! 5 Santa suits for this one!

Thank you to Netgalley for this early copy. As always her writing is seamless and characters loveable. Enjoyed this holiday read.

Ivy Perkins buys an old farmhouse that needs a ton of work done on it. She starts cleaning the house out and finds a Santa suit in a closet. There is a note in the pocket of the suit that asks Santa to bring her dad home. Ivy begins a search to try to find out who wrote the note. She meets a guy and their journey begins. Will they find love or just be friends? It is a very sweet story and I definitely enjoyed reading it.

The Santa Suit is a light-hearted easy-going book. This is a perfect holiday book to get you in the Christmas spirit without disrupting too much of the holiday hustle and bustle. The characters are light and fluffy and you get a nice and cozy feeling by the end of the book. Ivy, the main protagonist, can be a bit insufferable at times due to her unwillingness to immerse herself in her new community, but she eventually comes around.

This was fun, romantic Christmas story. Perfect for the holidays to experience warm and cozy feelings.