This book is a heartwarming story that was a joy to read. It has wonderful characters, drama, romance and the spirit of Christmas. It's a great book to read at Christmas time.
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All opinions expressed are my own.

3.5 stars down to 3 Goodreads stars. I did not enjoy this as .much as I do most of the Mary Kay Andrews' books that I have read. I loved last year's Christmas book, The Santa suit and though this one was cute, overall, this one did not have the same feeling as her previous Christmas book. I continue to read more of her books and hope to find another one that I love as I did The Santa Suit and The High Tide Club.

Bright Lights, Big Christmas is yet another perfectly delightful holiday story from the prolific southern author, Mary Kay Andrews. With ties to Tarburton, NC, as did her holiday story The Santa Suit, this tale tells of siblings Kerry and Murphy Tolliver as they load up a special cargo of their top of the line Fraser firs on a flatbed that Murphy will pull while his sister has the old family travel trailer, Spammy, hooked to the back of their dad’s truck to make their way to a special corner in Greenwich Village where they have set up the Tolliver Family Tree lot for decades.

It is usually Murphy and their dad, Jock, that make the trip but this year Kerry is helping out in the wake of their dad’s heart attack and bypass surgery. Since Kerry was downsized when her company was taken over by another, she has been home and at loose ends. This trip just might point her in the right direction.

As they set up in the super cold weather, Kerry begins making neighborhood friends, including those that feed them, those that allow them to use their shower, and those that allow them to do their laundry. But the most important friends Kerry makes are a young boy named Austin, his single dad Patrick, and the elusive elderly man, Heinz, who frequents their stand regularly and shares stories and artwork with Kerry and Austin.

This is just a thumbnail sketch of this well woven story. A little mystery, a bit of romance, and self discovery for Kerry make this an excellent read. I very much enjoyed this book and I do recommend it!

Loved this! Fun, festive, heartwarming, with great characters and some depth. Great holiday read! Will definitely be recommending for holiday reads!

Kerry Tolliver and her older brother, Murphy are headed to Greenwich Village to sell their Christmas trees since their father suffered a heart attack. It’s a Christmas tradition, going on for over thirty years and one that keeps the family farm afloat. She isn’t looking forward to living out of their rustic camper with no working bathroom, but she wants to help the family while she’s in between jobs. Kerry doesn’t count on becoming attached to the little, tight-knit community or falling in love, but these things happen when you least expect it.

This little corner of New York city came to life, bustling and charming. The Tolliver’s Christmas Tree stand sounded like a lovely oasis of pine and all things Christmassy in the middle of their little neighborhood. Kerry’s artistic knack stepped things up with twinkling lights and her handmade wreaths, which sounded gorgeous!

Bright Lights, Big Christmas was a heartwarming, low drama holiday story! Found family and choosing a life that makes you happy was at its center. This is the perfect must add read for the TBR for the winter/holiday season!

I alternately read and listened to Bright Lights, Big Christmas and I recommend either version. Kathleen McInerny brought the characters to life, her southern and New York accents sounded authentic, and her performance enhanced this lovely story immensely! I listened at my usual 1.5x normal speed.

I thought this was a really cute, quick read! It was heartwarming and almost made me wish for Christmas in October. I loved following Kerry and her time in New York City. I wish that the story line with her brother was explored further where they got to know each other more besides a new outfit and haircut. But overall this was a cozy read that will be perfect for winter. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC!

Since reading Mary Kay Andrews' The Santa Suit last year, I couldn't wait to get my hands on her latest, Bright Lights, Big Christmas!
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I'm the first to admit that romances, particularly holiday romances, are not always my go-to as I'm more on the Grinch side of holiday fare, however MKA is not to be missed!
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Kerry's family has a long history of being Christmas tree farmers. Every fall, they make the trek to sell their trees and accessories on the busy streets of New York City. When Kerry's father falls ill and her mom needs to stay behind to take care of him, Kerry and her gruff brother (& his sweet pup!), make the journey to sell trees on the family's behalf.
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We meet a quirky cast of neighbors, a sweet elderly friend and a kind-hearted-single father and his son---all of whom are leaving their mark on Kerry's heart.
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Mary Kay Andrews' describes Big Lights, Bright Christmas as a hot coca hug, and honestly, that's just what I needed this week. I absolutely adored every minute of this story!

This is my favorite of all the holiday books I’ve read so far, I think it’s one of the best books of this year.

Every year the Tolliver family goes to NYC from North Carolina to sell Christmas trees on a specific corner in Greenwich Village. They make enough money to support the business, to plant new trees and manage their property.

Usually her father and brother go, but this year Kerry is going because her father is sick and she’s back home after losing her advertising job. She is not looking forward to sleeping in the family trailer, Spammy, but knows she has no choice.

When they get to NYC, it’s a surprise to Kerry that her brother knows a lot of the people in the area very well. As she meets the residents of the nearby buildings, she makes friends with a boy named Austin and his father Patrick. They spend time together working on an illustrated story that Kerry illustrates. As she gets to know Patrick and the time to leave approaches, Kerry wonders what if maybe she doesn’t have to go back.

There’s much more to the story but no spoilers. I love the characters, they are so well done that I can see them in my mind perfectly. The plot is funny and sweet, and definitely brings out the holiday spirit.

I highly recommend this holiday romance, 5 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed as in this review are completely my own.

Makes me so ready for Christmas! Mary Kay Andrews always crafts a terrific story but this one brings the magic of Christmas alive. Kerry goes from NC to NYC to help her brother sell Christmas trees from their tree farm. This is after she has lost her job and moved in with her mother. She is feeling pretty lost and even though she is a small-town girl, she finds a love for the city and some of the people in it. This is a great read. Will definitely get you in the feels!

Kerry Tolliver is forced to move back home after being made redundant at work and being dumped by her boyfriend. She gets roped into going to New York City for the holidays with her brother to help run the family Christmas tree business and live in a vintage camper with her brother. They set up their Christmas tree stand in Abingdon Square, which is apparently the cutest little NYC neighborhood, full of charming brownstones and cafes and the kindest neighbors.

I was absolutely enchanted by this book! I loved all the characters and their different stories. While parts could be a little unrealistic, this book gave off a sweet Christmas vibe that made it easy for me to suspend my disbelief. I’ll also add that this book gave major Taylor Swift vibes with the whole family Christmas tree farm and just overall charm. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a feel good novel to get them into the holiday spirit!

A sincere thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for the electronic copy of Bright Lights, Big Christmas. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

Bright Lights, Big Christmas is like a warm cup of Christmas cheer. It left me feeling warm and hopeful. I loved Kerry, and found her down to earth and relatable. She moves from North Carolina to New York City to sell Christmas trees from her family’s farm for the holiday season. She meets the most charming neighborhood characters, including a sweet love interest and his adorable son and a mysterious elderly man.

This book was darling, and got me into the Christmas spirit. I’m not normally one who tolerates Christmas movies, but I loved how cozy this book was!

Thank you to netgalley and St. Martin’s for this electronic arc in exchange for an honest review.

A cute, festive holiday romance. When her father ends up hospitalized, Kerry Tolliver must step up and make the trip to sell Christmas Trees from her family’s farm in New York City with her brother. Along the way she meets neighbors who will become chosen family and change her life.

This story was really cute and an easy, enjoyable read. My main criticism is with the lack of chemistry between Kerry and Patrick. It just felt very forced to me. Otherwise I did enjoy this book and would recommend to anyone looking for a cute holiday romance.

Kerry Tolliver travels from her family's Christmas tree farm in North Carolina to New York, along with her brother Murphy and his dog Queenie - all to sell trees in a holiday tree lot. Kerry, Murphy, and Queenie stay in a vintage camper they have nicknamed Spammy. Murphy, who does this each year, knows many people in the tree lot neighborhood. Kerry gets to know them too, and is especially drawn to single dad Patrick and his son Austin. She also meets an older man with a mysterious past, an artist, and when he goes missing, the search for him changes lives.

I wanted to read Bright Lights, Big Christmas because I love Mary Kay Andrews' books. Mentions of Christmas in New York City, a vintage travel trailer, and a dog all sweetened the read!

This is a delightful holiday read, with a heartwarming community in the big city, a sweet love story, and a light mystery as well. There is even a brief mention of characters from Mary Kay Andrews' The Santa Suit.

I really enjoyed this read, and recommend Bright Lights, Big Christmas for fans of women's fiction, Christmas in New York, and heartwarming holiday stories. Five enthusiastic stars for this novel!

What a cute story!! Kerry and Murphy are selling their fathers Christmas trees in New York. They have to sell them all to make it back into black.

Along the way you'll meet a charming cast of characters that you'll root for along the way. Between Heinz, Patrick and Austin you'll dive right into New York at Christmas time.

This story has romance and drama but not too much.

This is the Perfect story for Christmas time! This book is light and perfectly fluffy. It's so cute you can't resist. It's such an easy read.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for this gem of an ARC.

Kerry is in between jobs and living with her mother when she is asked to trailer a camper up to NYC in order to help to sell trees from their Christmas tree farm. Kerry remembers being happy in NYC during the holiday season as a child before her parents' divorce but this trip is missing some of the magic through her adult lens. The camper has no usable bathroom and she's sharing the responsibility with her curmudgeonly older brother. The magic of Christmas starts to peek out in fits and starts through Kerry's getting to know the neighborhood residents, especially divorced father Patrick and his son Austin. This was a cute read to get into the holiday spirit. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.

Another great Christmas story by MKA! I love the dynamic between all of the characters. I could picture the cute tree stand and neighborhood. Watching Kerry and Murphy build their sibling relationship was really sweet.

I don't think the title of the book makes justice of the content, but this Christmas story is pretty interesting. As the family sets out to sell Christmas trees in New York for yet another year, Kerry has to deal also with what will happen with her life after Christmas is over and there's no more trees to sell.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the chance to read this heartwarming novel!

Since she has moved home after losing her job, Kerry Tolliver is joining her older brother, Murphy and his dog, Queenie to New York City to help sell Christmas Trees at their annual stand. Not having been back to the city since a child, Kerry now has to share their beloved vintage camper, Spammy, with her brother and learn the ropes of selling trees leading up to Christmas Eve.

Along the way, Kerry becomes close with all of the neighbors in the area, including single dad, Patrick and his son, Austin. Kerry and the elderly neighbor, Heinz, helps Austin create a story throughout the holiday season. From her time spent in the city, Kerry rediscovers her love of art. What will she decide to do with her life once all the trees are sold?

This was such a heartwarming, wholesome Christmas story. I enjoyed The Santa Suit by the same author so I was excited to see a new story. Austin was my favorite character with his excitement and kind heart, despite a set of parents who are divorced. It was intriguing to see Kerry take an unwanted situation and make the very most of it. She helped change the dynamics of their tree stand and made many friends along the way. It was just like a sweet Christmas movie that puts a smile on your face.

Good hallmark type Christmas story. I could’ve done without some elements of the story…Heinz’s ending for example…. But that’s hard to avoid in books now unfortunately. Thanks to netgalley for the advanced copy

If you need a fun read to get you into the Christmas spirit, this latest by Mary Kay Andrews is a great choice. Most of us start the Christmas season by shopping for and decorating Christmas trees and wreaths. The Tollivers’, from North Carolina own a tree farm and have been selling their trees in the same New York street for years.

This year there are some changes and challenges in store for them, but in the end, it works out to make the season even more special than ever. Their father was at home recuperating from a heart problem and daughter Kerry came to New York as his replacement. In between jobs, and reeling from a recent breakup, Kerry was in need of a change of scenery.

It’s heartwarming to see how the people that live in the area embrace the Tolliver’s and their other neighbors as the holiday season gets underway.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for allowing me to read an advance copy. I am happy to give my honest review.