This was a cozy Christmas story with all the characteristics we have come to expect from Sarah Morgan. The characters all have their issues to work through, and the end is satisfying. I loved that at least one of the characters was only partly solving a romantic issue, and was just as much solving a professional transition. I think in so many books women characters are focused on finding love while the rest of their life just magically happens. It was great that this book had several aspects of transition. Highly recommend.

This book was super cute! A fun quick read. I like the mystery aspect of it too in not knowing the full story behind Erica and trying to figure out her secrets. I desire to have friends like Claudia, Erica and Anna.

I adore this author and need to read more by her. This is a perfect festive read full of friendships, family, romance, teamwork, and books. All set in a beautiful hotel surrounded by snow. The story is told through each different character. Meet frienship trio Erica, Claudia, and Anna, who are reuniting for a book club holiday. Each are facing big things in their own lives, which becomes known throughout the story. We also see a lot of the Inn owner Hattie who soon becomes close to this trio but more so to one particular lady. An uplifting, festive, heartwarming read. One for your Christmas lists this year. A well-deserved four stars from me.

Life changes for hotel owner Hattie when lifelong friends Erica, Claudia, and Anna arrive for a book club holiday.

This was one of the nicest, sweetest friendship stories I've ever read! I loved everything about this book: the enduring friendships, the book club, the mystery (out of all the hotels they could have stayed at, why did Erica pick Hattie's?), the way the women supported one another, the humor, the romance, the empty nester syndrome, and the holiday setting. If you're looking for a light, but powerful, festive read, then this is it!

Location: Vermont

I received an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

If you’re into Hallmark flicks, epic Book Club shenanigans, and those super cool mystery-packed romantic getaways, this book is your vibe! Dive into the pages and get hooked on this story of friendship, family, and chasing your dreams.

Picture this: a second shot at life, love, and all the crazy stuff in between. This novel is like a burst of energy, with its awesome plot, cool setting, and characters you’ll totally want to grab a coffee with. It’s so good; I’m already planning a resort trip with my book club or just a solo vacation there. Trust me, your book club crew will be obsessed!

This story is an absolute blast - entertaining, heartwarming, and totally charming. Meet the widowed hotel owner, the book-loving trio, and the surprise sisters who find each other. The whole “found family” thing, the awesome friendships, sweet secondary characters, and the cozy winter wonderland of a small town – it’s all there! 📚✨

4 stars !

I really enjoyed following Erica, Anna, and Claudia as they stayed at the Maple Sugar Inn. They had been friends since college and tried to get away one week a year for their girl's book club.
It was so interesting to discover why Erica had chosen this inn and to meet the owner,Hattie and her daughter, Delphi. This was a beautiful story that focused on all the women, their lives, hopes, and insecurities as they faced life. I loved the idea of the book club hotel where friends go and stay at a hotel for a week's getaway, catch up with each other, and discuss a book. They also visited a bookstore. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.

3.5 rounded up! I always really enjoy Sarah Morgan books, so this one was hard to rate for me. I ended up really liking it, but it had a pretty slow start for me, hence the slightly lower rating.

I found the story entertaining, heartwarming and charming. It was about a widowed owner of a hotel, three friends who bond over books and two sisters who didn't realize the other existed until later in life. I like the found family aspect, the friendships, the sweet secondary characters and the small town, winter wonderland.

The beginning just started off a little bit slow and I felt like it took a while to get into the heart of the story. There were also a number of characters and it took a while for me to get used to who was who. But once I got into the story, I ended up really liking it!

The Book Club Hotel is a heart-warming Christmas story set in a snowy boutique hotel in Vermont. Erica and her friends Anna and Claudia missed their annual book club meeting getaway, and Erica insist they go a week before Christmas. Anna and Claudia are suspicious of Erica's motives, but go along with the idea because they both love the idea of being at the hotel. Widowed far too young, Hattie feels overextended trying to run a boutique hotel the way her husband would have wanted her to, raise their daughter, and fight her attraction to her neighbor. When Erica and her friends check in to the hotel, they all three appear to have it all together. Hattie encounters some challenges, but she makes some decisions on her own and likes how she feels empowered. The women all have their own secrets and Hattie soon becomes close to them all in ways she would not have imagined. The Book Club Hotel is a charming, fast-paced holiday story that kept me engaged and curious about the secrets that are discovered.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for the opportunity to read the ARC of The Book Club Hotel.

This was such a feel good holiday read! Though there was some romance, the story was mainly about friendship and family, which I loved. I enjoyed all the characters--Hattie, Claudia, Erica and Anna. I absolutely wish the Maple Sugar Inn was real because I want to go there and sit in that library and read all day. Though a bit predictable, I didn't care because it was such a hug of a book!

Sarah Morgan has a ton of novels, so I was excited to read her newest release, The Book Club Hotel. I have also seen covers for this saying the title is The Christmas Book Club, so I am not sure if they are different based on country of release or just two names for the same novel in all countries. Either way, this story seemed like a fun holiday read and it delivered its promises. The story takes place in Vermont, which is an amazing location, especially for the holidays. Hattie and Brent Coleman decided to take the plunge and buy the Maple Sugar Inn. Unfortunately, Brent passes, and Hattie is left to run the inn and their five-year-old daughter, Delphie, alone.

Erica, Claudia, and Anna, who are lifelong friends, all live in different places, but are coming together for a book club holiday at the Maple Sugar Inn. With the addition of these three characters to Hattie’s story, there are four characters to follow. Each has their own journey along with the ties that bring them together. Friendship is a central theme of the novel, and it is done well. Hattie is running the Inn, dealing with grief, and raising Delphie. Anna is preparing to become an empty nester. Claudia lost her job as a chef and her long-term relationship ended. Erica is trying to figure out her relationship. There is a lot with the four characters, so some are a little more developed than others. It was still easy to connect with them, but it is difficult to have four balanced. The atmosphere of the novel adds a nice layer to the story, and I love how everything ties together. Overall, I enjoyed this novel a lot and cannot wait to read more from the author.

**I give a special thank you to Netgalley and the publisher, Canary Street Press, for the opportunity to read this entertaining novel. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.**

If you like Hallmark movies, Book Club adventures, and special get a way resorts, with a splash of mystery, and romance, you’ll find this novel intriguing. I had so much fun reading this story which centers around friendship, family, and what following your dream looks like.

The idea of being granted another chance at life, love, and everything in between is at the heart of the story. The novel, the setting, and the fun loving likable characters are well rounded. It made me want to go to this resort with my book club and/or go there on vacation. This is a fun escape and one your book club will adore.

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Three friends check into the hotel for their annual book club holiday. Ver good book. It is told from three points of view.

This was a slow start but once I got into it, I found it heartwarming and endearing. Quick read and really enjoyable.

I enjoyed this book a lot. It had the typical emotions. Fun, laughter, romance, loss, and starting over. i just loved Delphi, i thought she was too cute. She was really smart and was really loved by her mother. I think this was the best book that Sarah Morgan has written so far this year. I am grateful that netgalley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely adored this story. It started slow but as soon as you were introduced to Erica, Claudia and Anna it was so hard not to put my kindle down!! The multiple pov’s is fantastic and really keeps the pages moving quickly.

Another great Christmas/December read by Sarah Morgan! This one tells the story of 3 friends who are reuniting for their annual book club trip. Each of three are struggling with their own issues and this story brings them all together and keeps you reading to find out how it all ends.

Sarah Morgan writes a delightful holiday book. Perfect for curling up on the couch with a mug of hot chocolate. This one steered a little away from romance and focused on the dynamic of 3 women who are friends, as well as a sprinkle of family drama.

It was heartwarming and endearing. I actually enjoyed this one more than others in the past! I would recommend this book!

This one hit me on so many levels, mainly the empty nest storyline, something I am adjusting to this year. I loved the strong relationship between Anna and her husband, and how they navigated a new path forward.

I also loved the friendship that brought our heroines to the Book Club Hotel, I relate to that as well. It really makes the book for me. In addition, the setting was perfect! I loved it! The hints of romance, the growth that happens in the characters, it all was good for me.

A great holiday read!

This was the perfect book for bringing in December. I've never read anything before by Sarah Morgan, but I certainly will do my best to rectify that unfortunate situation. "The Book Club Hotel" is a charming Christmas story that is as cozy and comfortable as can be. The characters were delightful and and I found myself rooting for all of them. I found myself wanting to magically disappear into my Kindle and mingle with the other guests at the Maple Sugar Inn and experience a real Christmassy Christmas in the picturesque town it's set in. A strong five stars for making me feel good! Thank you Net Galley for an ARC of this book. My opinions are my own.

The Book Club Hotel is another adorable holiday read from Sarah Morgan! Three best friends meet up every year for a vacation book club—and this year their schedules send them to a quaint Vermont Inn in December. All three women are bringing a bit of drama with them this year and who better to help you work through your problems than the people who know you best?

I loved the premise—how fun to make your book club into a vacation?! The setting seemed fun and the characters were lovable. This was a cute holiday read!