If you enjoy a clean, wholesome holiday romance as much as I do, look no further than Christmas in Chestnut Ridge. After reading this sweet romance, I long to move to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and to find a small town that has such giving and caring residents!

I had not read the first book in this series, but will certainly have it on my tbr immediately. I absolutely loved the characters, and would love to spend more time in Chestnut Ridge. The traditions and holiday celebrations in the community are inspiring and put me in the holiday spirit.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the digital copy of Christmas in Chestnut Ridge by Nancy Naigle. The opinions in this review are my own.

Even though I do not celebrate Christmas, I loved it. This is so much more than a holiday romance. Fire problems. Small town competitiveness, helpfulness, friendliness and compassion. Nancy Naigle is one of my favorite authors. She does not disappoint. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

A Nancy Naigle's novel never disappoint. This is a well written, heartwarming Christmas romance with wonderfully genuine and well developed characters that draw you into their lives. Chestnut Ridge is a very special and close knit community. The story takes you on an emotional journey filled with compassion, kindness, caring and romance. You will definitely be rooting for Sheila's happily ever after as she's filled with the Christmas spirit and the magic of the season. A delightful, entertaining, feel good Christmas story.

I usually read psychological thrillers or romantic suspense but I have to give my mind a different speed sometimes and that’s where I turn to a cozy. I’m not really sure if this would be categorized as a cozy but that’s what it is for me. It’s a feel good story.
It’s set around Christmas season so we know it’s going to be a happy story and it totally was. I’m not much for romances but this was more of a community-family story and it was very heartwarming. The romance was definitely there but it was not overly done.The characters were very well developed and I fell in love with a few of them. There was drama and tragedy but there was also a beautiful resolution. I wish I could live in a place like Chestnut Ridge. This story made me think that if there really are some Chestnut Ridges out there, there may be some hope for this world after all.
I recommend this book and it’s the perfect one to read cozied up with some hot chocolate and your favorite snuggly blanket.

I received an advanced review copy and the opinions in this review are mine alone.

Sheila Aldridge agrees to spend Christmas with her best friend in small town Chestnut Ridge. With her mother in assisted living and unaware of who she is, most of the time, she had planned to stay home. She hadn’t counted on her best friend, Natalie, who finally convinced her to visit. She was definitely not expecting to meet someone like Tucker, the local fire chief. Sheila finds herself becoming involved in a Christmas Tree decorating contest as well as assisting a local family. The family’s home burnt down and she, along with the entire community, work to find them a place for the couple and their six children to live. As she spends time with Tucker, an attraction slowly flares between them, but after the holidays she will be returning to her real estate business in Richmond. When Tucker is injured while fighting a fire, will she realize that staying here in Chestnut Ridge, and with Tucker, is what she really wants and needs? A touching story to get you in the mood for the holiday season! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

I've really hit the jackpot this week with good Christmas romances. I knew one by Nancy Naigle would give me all the right vibes and it certainly did. There is hot chocolate, Christmas trees galore, excited children and the season of giving.

Sheila is a city girl who certainly can't see any reason for real Christmas trees. But when invited by a friend to come stay at her small town for Christmas, Sheila's state of mind slowly shifts to doing things the country way, including going out with the local fire captain.

This is a delightful Christmas novel that makes you want to settle down with a blanket and some hot chocolate and dream of Christmas lights.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the e-book. All thoughts are my own.

Christmas in Chestnut Ridge by Nancy Naigle is the 2nd book in her wonderful Chestnut Ridge series. The story revolves around Sheila, who owns her own business in Richmond, as a successful realtor. Natalie (book one heroine), moved to a small town in The Blue Ridge Mountains, in Chestnut Ridge. With Christmas near, Sheila agrees to return for a few weeks in Chestnut Ridge, to help her bff, Natalie, in the town’s annual decorating contest, The Christmas Tree Stroll fundraiser.

Sheila decides to move in with Orene, a sweet older lady, who always welcomes her when she visits Chestnut Ridge; as well as the community welcoming her. Natalie and her friend, Amanda begin to work with Sheila on the decorative trees for the contest; and the fun begins. Chestnut Ridge is a close-knit town, priding themselves to go above and beyond throughout the community. For example, when a home is destroyed in a fire, the town will rally around the family, helping the family (4 young children), find a temporary home, with everyone helping. Sheila is so moved by the residents helping, as she too will get gifts, as well as help the family in the future.

We meet Tucker, the towns Fire Chief, who is very good at his job, with everyone loving the how he gets his volunteers to do help with various things. When the fire brought about home destruction, they did manage to stop the fire before it got totally destroyed. When Tucker meets Sheila, he finds himself attracted to her, as they both felt the sparks between them. Sheila always steps up to help others, including Tucker; slowly the romance between Tucker and Shelia escalates. I did love Sheila and Tucker together, hope in the long run, they will find love.
Natalie, Amanda and Sheila are determined to win the contest, as Tucker’s volunteers are also determined to win. I love the camaraderie within the town, with Sheila enjoying the Christmas spirit; with all the residents always helping one another. All the fantastic secondary characters, made this a fabulous town to be part of.

Christmas in Chestnut Ridge was a sweet delightful story of friendship, love, heartwarming, wonderful neighbors and a terrific small-town romance. I loved the Christmas spirit, with all the decorations being done as they lead to Christmas, as well as The Christmas Tree Stroll contest. Christmas in Chestnut Ridge was so very well written by Nancy Naigle. I wholly suggest you read this book, as it was a great read.

This is the perfect cozy romance especially for the holidays. It is set in a small mountain town where friends and family are so important. The setting that the author portrays makes you want to travel there to be a part of it all.

This was a very enjoyable journey with Sheila as she takes some much needed time in Chestnut Ridge to visit her best friend. She is able to slow down from a very demanding Real Estate business, make some new friends, help out in the community, have a some great fun and find a new meaningful location that ends up stealing her heart.

If you enjoy books that revolve around community and Christmas this will be a great book for you.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc.

Christmas in Chestnut Ridge by Nancy Naigle is an uplifting story that will give you all the feels! It is Christmas time in Chestnut Ridge, which means festivals and community. When Shelia leaves the city to visit her best friend Natalie for the Holidays, she finds how welcoming this small town can be. There is some tragedy which will pull at your heart strings, but there is also a lot of heart in this small town, and a very handsome, involved Fire Chief that gives a little Romance. This is the second book in this series, but it can easily be read as a stand alone. After reading this book, I really want to go to Chestnut Ridge and be friends with these people!

I love small town romance stories, add in Christmas time and its perfect. This story gives you everything you could want in a sweet small town Christmas. Wonderful characters, a community that pulls together when tragedy strikes. Add in a fire chief and a visitor from out of town visiting her best friend and you got yourself a great story. The traditions this small town has are fun and festive! A Christmas town come to life with everyone adding something to the mix. Thank you for a great story, I have only read this book 2 in the series but I look forward to the next one and plan on going back and reading book 1.

Yes, another seasonal read! Nancy Naigle takes us to Christmas in Chestnut Ridge.

Sheila is our lead character - and her life is not what she wants. She's successful in business, but not in love. Her best friend has moved to Chestnut Ridge and insists that Sheila come to her new home for Christmas. She reluctantly agrees.

Well, Chestnut Ridge celebrates Christmas in a really big way! There's some great ideas scattered throughout the book. These celebrations are all tied together by a large group of supporting characters. Including Tucker, the town's Fire Chief and all round beloved good guy.

So, what do you think might happen next? Uh huh, Tucker and Sheila hit it off. The sparks fly - but will they ignite?

Naigle really does a nice job of portraying the community, its' values and caring for all members of their town.

I like comfort reading when the snow starts, twinkle lights appear, Christmas cookies abound and so much more. This was a classic Christmas tale.

A sweet, cozy romance that takes us back to Chestnut Ridge. It’s never too late to change your life, sometimes you just need a little push. As in the first book, one choice changes Sheila’s life forever.

Tucker is the fire chief with a heart of gold. He is immediately drawn to Sheila, but can’t really yfigure out why. Sheila is in town visiting her best friend, but once she is in Chestnut Ridge the Christmas spirit kicks in and she starts seeing her life differently.

I love the town and people who live in it. They come together when families are in need and they love Christmas. The festival they put on every year is great and brings the town together. I really enjoyed this book. I received an ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.

The book is very cozy, I loved the descriptions of how Chestnut Ridge was full of festive spirit. The protagonist was pretty one-dimensional, most of her personality revolved around her being sad because she couldn't get pregnant. The love interest, Tucker, had more character depth and developed throughout the story, but he did not grow on me. He didn't appeal as a romantic insterest with the best intentions at heart. The supporting characters were fun, especially Orene.

DELIGHTFUL, HEARTWARMING CHRISTMAS STORY

Best-selling author Nancy Naigle’s latest novel, Christmas in Chestnut Ridge, is a delightful, heartwarming Christmas story. I am so thankful that I read this book because it has put me in the holiday mood, and I am beginning to plan new ways to decorate this year.

Naigle has created the ideal small town of Chestnut Ridge for her setting. Chestnut Ridge is where we all wish to live, as there is a genuine feeling of warmth, caring, compassion, and community. Naigle has developed realistic, multidimensional characters and the type of people you want to be your friends. Successful Realtor/Broker Sheila’s best friend asks her to visit Chestnut Ridge and help decorate a tree for the annual Christmas Tree Stroll fundraiser. Sheila’s business has reached the point where it can function without her, so she agrees. Sheila enjoys visiting Chestnut Ridge, but she can not imagine someone choosing to live in the sleepy little town. That is her thought before this Christmas visit. This visit is different. This time, there is a little Christmas magic in the air. Sheila witnesses the town coming together to help a family that has lost everything in a fire, participating in a tree decorating team that works well together, having fun, and meeting someone who might be the man she had no idea she was looking for. Sheila demonstrates that “it is better to give than receive” as she plans unique gifts for her friends, particularly the family that lost their home in the fire. I wholeheartedly recommend this delightful, heartwarming Christmas story! I think anyone will enjoy reading it!

St. Martin’s and NetGalley provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. However, my opinions are entirely my own and uninfluenced.

Christmas in Chestnut Ridge is a heartwarming holiday tale that beautifully captures the spirit of the season in a charming small-town setting. It’s the kind of cozy read you want in a holiday book, perfect for curling up by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa.

Naigle does a lovely job of creating a sense of community among the characters, weaving themes of love, family, and second chances throughout the story. The warmth and genuine connections between the characters really shine, making it easy to get swept up in their holiday adventures.

While some plot points felt a bit familiar, the cozy atmosphere and delightful moments make it a satisfying read. The main character’s journey toward finding joy and connection during the holidays is relatable and sweet, even if it doesn't stray too far from the expected.

Overall, I’d give Christmas in Chestnut Ridge a solid 4 stars. It’s a charming and uplifting story that embraces everything we love about the holidays, making it a perfect escape to get you into the festive spirit. If you’re looking for a feel-good read that wraps you in warmth, this one is definitely worth picking up!

This book is a charming and inviting love story that made me want to visit Chestnut Ridge and visit with all of the residents. Shelia is a successful real estate agent in a big city and responds with enthusiasm when her friend Natalie invites her to Chestnut Ridge for the holiday season. Shelia goes to help Natalie decorate a tree for the Christmas Tree Stroll contest and finds much more in the little town than Christmas trees. She finds friendship, a community that supports each other in hard times and people who genuinely watch out for each other. Shelia finds a sense of belonging as well as unexpected love. I totally enjoyed my stay in this story, with characters who jumped off the page and into my heart as an entire town came together to help a family who suffered a huge loss from a devastating fire. I loved how the characters melded together to tell one delightful story of unity, friendship, and compassion. The story moves along at a quick pace with engaging characters and events that were realistically portrayed and fun to read about. What a heartwarming and memorable story!
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CHRISTMAS IN CHESTNUT RIDGE is the second book in the Chestnut Ridge series. I loved this story! I want to go and live in Chestnut Ridge and dive into all the local gossip. I felt like I was right there in Chestnut Ridge with my girlfriends getting ready for the holidays. It was like reading about a group of friends. I can not wait to continue this series! Even though CHRISTMAS IN CHESTNUT RIDGE is the second book in the series, you won't feel lost if you haven't read the first one. I'm planning on going back and reading it myself.



CHRISTMAS IN CHESTNUT RIDGE has Sheila agreeing to spend the holidays away from Richmond and her home with her very best friend, Natalie. Once there, Sheila realizes why Natalie left big city life for this gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountain small town. While she is hanging out with Natalie she meets the hunky fire chief, Tucker. Be prepared for Tucker to steal your heart and give you all the feels. Anyway, Sheila is quite taken with Tucker. This is when her life is really going to get turned upside down. She is instantly attracted to Tucker as he is to her but both don't act on their feelings. Not right away at least.


The situations these people get into is just too funny. I loved all the characters in CHRISTMAS IN CHESTNUT RIDGE and can't wait to continue to get to know them! I loved how the whole town came together when a large family lost their home to a fire. Sheila and Natalie really stepped up to help them and it changes Sheila's whole outlook on life. This beautiful story will surely put you in A holiday mood. So much so that you will be digging out that ugly holiday sweater in no time at all! Don't forget the hot chocolate and candy canes. I truly believe this is the best Christmas book I have read this year so far. Nancy sure knows how to pull on her reader's heart strings and she doesn't let them go until the end of the story.

This was a very good story of a big town realtor/broker who travels to a small town to help her friend with the Christmas Tree Stroll competition. Sheila meets Tucker, the handsome fire chief and learns the beauty of small town living and how the residents love each other. I would read more about these characters.

Christmas in Chestnut Ridge by Nancy Naigle is a wonderful small town, Christmas romance story.
The story flowed nicely and the characters were lovely. The story pulled me in right from the start. The characters were well-developed and endearing with realistic qualities which made them very relatable and you can't help but fall in love with them.

Thank You NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!