I enjoy MKA Christmas books and this didn’t disappoint! Typical holiday cheesy but I think it works if you’re in the mood!

Mary Kay does it again with Bright Lights, Big Christmas. I enjoyed this fun Christmas-time read, that had me in the Christmas spirit in September!

🎄 Christmas-time
🎄Found family & community
🎄Sweet romance

Really loved the narrator for this story and it was just a cute feel good book for me. Not my first by this author and for sure not my last.

𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 4⭐️
𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎: Holiday romance 📚

𝙼𝚢 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜:
A super cute holiday romance.

𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
NYC tree lot setting
Small town vibes
Great side characters
Found family
Sweet and cute romance
All the christmas vibes
Slow burn
Self discovery

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚍:
Cute dog!

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛:
A little cheesy
I wanted more romance

A feel good holiday read. I enjoyed the story and found myself really connecting with the characters. It shows you that you never know where you are going to wind up in life.

I couldn’t love this book more!! The characters were so well developed and the story itself is so sweet and wholesome; the perfect story to read at the holidays!

Another enjoyable read from Mary Kay Andrews! I always enjoy the snappy characters, well developed plot, and sweet romance.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!

Kerry has come home after her father has suffered a heart attack to offer some relief on the family Christmas tree farm. By the side of her brother Jerry starts to fall in love with the season all over again. Christmas magic is real. Will she stay on the farm or return to her fast paced New York life?

Such a sweet Christmas story! I loved the storyline, the setting - seriously who wouldn't love to live in a trailer in the middle of NYC selling Christmas trees?! A dream!!

📱 BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CHRISTMAS by Mary Kay Andrews
Genre: holiday romance
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💭: a perfect little cheesy holiday romance set at a seasonal Christmas tree stand on a busy corner in NYC with a small-town feel in a big city. Neighbors turned friends turned family, cozy snowy nights, romance blossoming, found family. I adored this one!! Definitely a little cringe but that’s par for the course in a holiday romance. Very hallmarky!

This is such a feel-good romance. Kerry Tolliver is floundering in her life, so when her family tells her that she will have to move to New York for the Christmas season and sell trees at their family tree stand, she can't say no. She and her distant brother pack up and head to New York, hoping to help the struggling tree farm make enough profit to continue on. In true Christmas fashion, New York is cold yet festive. Kerry meets and befriends everyone in the neighborhood, especially Austin and his dad Patrick. If you are looking for a wholesome HEA holiday read, this is it. Thank you, NetGalley for the eARC. 4 stars.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for an ARC.

Overall, a nice lighthearted holiday read with some heartwarming moments. Make sure you have a hot beverage to drink while you read it because it's always blustery cold on the NYC streets.

This will definitely be a reread next year for me!

Another warm and fuzzy Christmas story. This is the 2nd Christmas novella from this author and I do with there were a bit longer. I’d like a little more of the story and a little more to the plot climax.

Set against the backdrop of a cozy Christmas tree farm in the mountains of North Carolina, this story follows Kerry Tolliver as she embarks on an adventure to New York City with her brother and their trusty dog, Queenie. From navigating the bustling streets of Manhattan to bonding with quirky neighbors, Kerry's journey is brimming with charm and Christmas magic.

I really enjoyed the sense of family and community that permeates every page. As Kerry forms bonds with her new friends in the city and grapples with the disappearance of an elderly neighbor, themes of friendship, love, and the true meaning of Christmas shine through.

And the romance! Kerry's chemistry with single dad Patrick is as sweet as a candy cane, and their budding relationship adds an extra sprinkle of warmth to the story. It's the perfect holiday romance that will leave you with plenty of warm fuzzies.

Mary Kay Andrews has a knack for creating vivid settings and lovable characters, and this book is no exception. From the twinkling lights of Greenwich Village to the snow-covered mountains of North Carolina, the festive atmosphere leaps off the page and transports you to a winter wonderland.

Overall, this is a delightful holiday read that's sure to leave you smiling. If you're a fan of heartwarming stories filled with love, laughter, and Christmas cheer, be sure to add this gem to your holiday reading list!

Loved the characters. Loved the story. Loved all the feels this book left me with. Christmas reads are something I will read anytime I need a pick me up and this one delivered the cup of cheer I was craving.

Mary Kay Andrews delivers a heartwarming holiday novella with 'Bright Lights, Big Christmas,' celebrating love, family, and the magic of the season. Set against the backdrop of New York City, Kerry Tolliver leaves her family's Christmas tree farm to help her brother sell trees in Greenwich Village. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, Kerry forms close bonds with her neighbors, but when one goes missing, she does everything she can to take care of her newfound friends. Along the way, Kerry finds herself drawn to Patrick, sparking a charming holiday romance. Filled with warmth, humor, and Christmas spirit, this novella is a delightful treat for fans of Mary Kay Andrews and lovers of holiday romance.

“Bright lights, Big Christmas” by Mary Kay Andrews is a fun and festive read. I would rate this book 4 stars. I enjoyed the plot and most of the characters.

Mary Kay Andrews did an amazing job with the setting and the descriptive language which I really loved. I felt like I was transported to New York City at Christmas time and could picture the tree lot.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my digital arc in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed Bright Lights, Big Christmas immensely. Filled with an entertaining cast of characters and all the holiday feels. My first Mary Kay Andrews book was The Santa Suit—I loved the nod to that book when reading this one.

Always enjoy Mary Kay Andrews. This was such a cute holiday read. I enjoyed the character development through the story as well as the story line. Thank you for the opportunity.

This was a sweet small town meets big city romance! In my opinion, this was really slow paced, but I enjoyed it. It picked up toward the end. I loved how Kerry and her brother Murphy's relationship evolved over the course of the book. I want a Spammy!!
Read if you enjoy
- Christmas setting
- New York City
- found family
- found purpose
- fmc artist
- grumpy mmc brother