This one started off a little slow for me. But once I got into it I really loved it. I loved the characters and the storyline. I lived how the sisters came together to solve their problems and how the town came around them to help them. Just a great feel good, heart warming Christmas book!

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A December to Remember by Jenny Bayliss is a funny, adventurous and entertaining read.
I had a blast getting to know these three.
A sweet page turner that I literally could not put down.
The story invites you in and moves you through a magic holiday building up to a perfect ending.
This book was absolutely delightful. The premise is adorable. And the characters were so much fun.
I loved being on this holiday journey with half-sisters Maggie, Simone, and Star.
A heartwarming story of love, hope, and reconciliation.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

This was such a cozy, heartwarming read for the winter! Centered in England in December, A December to Remember is the book for you if you are looking for a novel with themes of grief, love, and family.

The 3 sisters - Maggie, Simone, and Star- were relatable and written in a way that makes you feel compassion for each character even at times when you might disagree with them.

This novel put me in such Christmas/cozy vibes that I think it’ll be perfect for end of the year reading.

This is my first Bayliss novel and I see myself coming back for more!

Thank you to Putnam Books and Netgalley for a free copy of A December to Remember in exchange for a honest review.

I loved this book more than I expected to. It's a great holiday story that rekindles the relationship of 3 very different sisters. The book was a good representation of different types of relationships in today's world and how different families are formed.

The town was giving Stars Hollow vibes. If ya know, ya know. So cozy. So closely knit. I had a good time imagining the outcome of the solstice celebration in my mind.

This was my 2nd Jenny Bayliss read,and it did not disappoint. Keep em coming!

Very cute book and such an easy read for the holidays. I liked the sisters and their back stories as well. This is exactly the type of book to cozy down with in front of the fire for a few hours.

This was a cute and sweet story that I enjoyed. Though it wasn’t not as festive as the title and cover made it seem, so that was a bit of a let down, but overall a sweet sister story, that addressed some important topics.

This was a book about lost family finding each other. Three sisters that only saw each other over the summers are now together for the reading of their father's will. As adults they get to know each other in a different way. I just loved the story, The sisters became friends and family again. Also add in the holiday spirit and it was magical. Thank you to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you NetGalley, Jenny Bayliss and Penguin Group Putnam for the copy of A December to Remember. This is my personal review.
Maggie, Simone and Star are half sisters who do not see each other very often. They meet again when they are together to hear the reading of their father Augustus’s will. Much to their surprise he has a bunch of things for them to do in order to get their inheritance. This sets them off on a series of things they have to do together. They are not too keen on this, but they jump into it and soon they realize they need each other in their lives and not to just get the inheritance.
I enjoyed the adventure with them, and I know you will also.

I tried to read this as my first holiday book of the year. I gave it a fair chance, but it was just too busy for me. I thought the beginning was hard to follow, but I don’t know if that was me or the book.
I hav enjoyed other books by Jenny, but this one just wasn’t for me.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. Jenny Bayliss is one of my favorite holiday authors and this book did not disappoint. In this story, we follow three sisters navigating their strained sibling relationship as they come back together following the death of their father. In order to inherit his estate, the sisters must work together to reinstate the small town's Winter Solstice Festival.

A December to Remember by Jenny Bayliss - an enchanting and heartwarming tale that will transport readers to a cozy small-town setting during the holiday season. This romance follows the journey of three estranged half-sisters who are brought together by the reading of their late father's will. As they navigate their differences and past grievances, they must unite to organize the town's Winter Solstice Festival. A December to Remember is a delightful read that will leave you with a smile on your face and a warm feeling in your heart. It is a perfect choice for anyone seeking a heartwarming holiday romance filled with love, family, and the spirit of the season. TAGS: fiction, romance, contemporary romance, holiday romance, lgbtqia+ romance, *Thanks to NetGalley, the book's publisher & the book's author for providing a free eARC in exchange for my honest review #NetGalley #ADecemberToRemember

A heartwarming holiday story about three half sisters who must work together after their father died. These three women (and their mothers) could not have been more different, and at first none of them are pleased with the conditions of his will. As they get reacquainted with each other and spend time on the tasks, they realize they missed each other and the town their father lived in where they used to meet up for a month each summer.
It's a sweet story, more about the sisters and the community of their town than anything else. I liked the holiday elements and the Winter Solstice.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to receive this book for an honest review.

This story is about three sisters whose relationship have to join together following the fathers death.
Even though their relationships are strained, they have to work together to re-create the Winter Solistice Festival in order to inherit their dad's estate.

I felt like this book would be a great Hallmark movie. Their dads end goal was to have them come together and rebuild their relationship.
This was a great cozy read to start my holiday reading and I highly recommend this one.

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A December to Remember
Author: Jenny Bayliss
Source: NetGalley
Pub Date: September 26, 2023

A December to Remember is written by one of my favorite authors, and she did a great job with this charming tale of magic, fantasy, mixed families, love, and understanding. The story centers on three half-sisters, Maggie, Simone, and Star, who share a father who is lovingly known as a “randy” local Gandolfi-ish magic man and raconteur, Augustus. To say Augustus was not a traditional father would be a massive understatement. But he DID invite all three daughters for one month each summer to stay with him and experience his magical lifestyle. When he dies, his legacy to them is a challenge that they must solve together. This is the gist of the story: three unlikely and different half-sisters must work together to hunt for “treasures” and, once found, reintroduce a winter solstice festival. It is an enchanting story with lots of (mostly talked about) sex (especially by the deceased Dad’s many girlfriends) and how similar these sisters are in real life. It seems like Dad left the best life lessons to his girls when he is not there to fix things for them, and they realize that their affections are genuine. This will be a huge hit. It’s so sweet and charming; I lovingly consider it a wizarding (he wasn’t really a wizard), incredible Hallmark-ish family story with some unusual characters. So, technically, it's a lot better than Hallmark. Please read it. #magic #antiquities #ADecemberToRemember #riddles #charms #sisters #family #love #future #smallTownEngland #Christmas #hope #Holiday #romance #Fiction #womensFiction #wintersolstice #empowerment @netgalley @putnambooks #jfputnamsons#book #bookstagram #bookreviewer @jennibayliss #jennybayliss
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I received a complimentary copy of this ARC. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. Thank you to Putnam Books, and the author for the opportunity to read this novel. Pub. Date: September 26, 2023.

The epitome of the perfect cozy read to get you in the mood for family togetherness and Winter!

I absolutely adored the characters and their growth as they came together to complete their father's wishes. The mystery of the shop, tender-hearted romances, and quaint town made this a five star read for me!

I loved how relatable each person in the book became, the more I got to read about them. It gave me Stars Hollow vibes, with the town rallying to support the sisters as they each overcame personal obstacles for the perfect happy ending that made me want to give the book a hug!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for the opportunity to read this digital advanced reader's copy in exchange for my honest opinion!

Thank you for the chance to read this early! This is the story of 3 estranged sisters (share the same father, but have different mothers), who come together after their father dies. There’s a lot of family drama (and side characters) that they have to work through along with the stipulations of their father’s will. A fun holiday read!

I found this book enjoyable but just a tiny bit trite. However, the comedy included more than made up for that. Lots of one liners and just funny quotes from all the characters. It would be nice to read about the other townspeople here outside of the North families.

Overall a very cozy and comfortable read.

i got about halfway before i couldn't keep up with the brit of it all. i don't usually read UK authors

This was a cute Christmas story with not a lot of substance. I really enjoy her writing but I've found her books to be pretty forgettable

This book takes us on a journey of a dad, 3 sisters and a close knit community. The title A December to Remember is the perfect depiction of this book. This book is less about Christmas and more about family, community and love. It is emotional, inspiring, uplifting and joyful. I wasn’t sure about this book towards the middle. However, by the end of the book I loved the characters, the community and adored the family.

There is sapphic representation and some heavy topics within the book that were well done in my opinion. However, due to the heavy topics check trigger warnings beforehand.

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and Jenny Bayliss for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!!