This is a lovely multi-generational family Christmas romance. Mothers and daughters, sons and in-laws, exes and children—all unexpectedly spend the holidays together in one large “cabin” with excellent acoustics, which helps make up for the lack of communication between the residents. I loved it, and I bet you will too.

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

The saying the more the merrier definitely applies to this story! What started as a quiet Christmas for one couple, turns into an extended family with both related and non-related members gathering at a family cabin for a emotion wrought holiday that is full of tears, laughter, frustration, angst, family fun and more! This is the holiday book that you should gift to all Christmas lovers of all adult ages. Multi-generational cast of characters that you can't help falling in love with as well as one or two you might want to push down a set of stairs! The plot is fabulously written and told from several of the characters perspectives, so you really get a feel for the emotions and events that are woven throughout. Once again, Susan Mallery nails the family dynamics of a blended family dealing with loss, expansion, life changes and so much more! Just be warned, you will laugh out loud more than once and will need a tissue at least a couple of times as well!

Thank you to @NetGalley for the ARC. I could not put this book down. This family took me in and I felt for each of the characters. Christmas in a big log cabin with family, friends and some unexpected guest sets the scene for this book. This is a must read this Christmas season.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. A cute, quick read about family, holidays, and letting people in.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to review this book. I loved the family dynamics between Julie and her kids. Wild and crazy but heartfelt which was really well captured. I had so much fun and can't wait to read more by Susan.

Susan Mallery is one of my favorite authors. This is a wonderful Christmas read! How to get lots of people together to celebrate Christmas, when there are all kinds of secrets and problems within? Great dialogues between real people with real opinions and beliefs. It is heartwarming and inspiring to see them all come together and celebrate.

One Big Happy Family is my first book by Susan Mallery and I absolutely loved it! It was such a cute book with some witty banter and family drama that turned from chaos to just a perfect family Christmas get to gather. When I think about my family and how messed up we are and how I just want normal, well, after reading this book, I guess my family is normal!
There are a lot of characters, but not hard to keep up with, and I really enjoyed them all! Every character has some kind of problem and how their secrets are revealed and how everyone comes together and works their issues out makes this book tug at your heart.
One Big Happy Family is a perfect read to get you in the mood for Christmas. Thank you NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing - Canary Street Press, and Susan Mallery for my advanced copy!

It was supposed to be a quiet Christmas. Just Julia and Heath, the man she's been seeing. But the best laid plans new seem to go as expected. Pretty soon there's a cabin full of friends and family. Then again, maybe quiet isn't all it's cracked up to be.

I'm a sucker for a warm hearted Christmas story, especially one full of fun and family. The characters here engaging and the relationships realistic. Of course, with that much time together, the mix of personalities and family drama, things are bound to get a bit bumpy. Each turn of the page brought another clash of temperaments, flares of emotion or another complication or dispute to be solved. Yet the book is infused with witty dialogue, lots of humor and an abundance of love. Just the way a good Christmas read should be.

Anyone who is fond of the old Christmas movie The Family Stone will definitely enjoy this book.

One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery is an absolute holiday delight, packed with humor, heart, and a whole lot of family chaos! This time, Julie Parker is actually looking forward to a quiet Christmas—her kids, Nick and Dana, are off with their own plans, and she’s thrilled to have a cozy holiday with Heath, her (very) young new beau. But when her kids unexpectedly decide they do want a big Christmas after all, Julie’s peaceful holiday plans spiral into a frenzy of family drama and, of course, hilarious mishaps.

One big happy family by Susan Mallory is a modern take on a Christmas classic. Family and extended family gather at the family's "cabin" for 10 days over the holidays. And ideal exciting, a fresh cut tree, fresh snowfall, what could go wrong. Family drama and past trauma, ex's, injuries, and surprises. This book started a little slow for me but trust me, keep going and you won't be able to put it down! I absolutely adored the ending!

Set at a big family cabin in the woods, Susan Mallery’s latest title One Big Happy Family has the perfect holiday feel. When Julie Park’s adult children make other plans for the holidays, the single mother plans a quiet Christmas with her secret and much younger boyfriend. Her plans change when her children, Nick and Dana, alter their plans and decide they want to honor their late father by celebrating the holiday at the family’s cabin. What follows is an unexpected houseful of colorful guests and a tale of forgiveness.

In trademark Mallery fashion, One Big Happy Family mixes humor, heart and family. Full of drama and surprises to create an easy and fun escape read perfect for the holiday season.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade for the advanced readers’ copy.

So, I think this book is classic Susan Mallery. A great setting (a HUGE cabin in the woods), interesting characters (a tow service owner--and she's a woman!, a bickering brother and sister with their hearts in the right place, an unlikeable mother looking for forgiveness, and a handsome "-younger man"). Add in an IBS stricken wife, an ex-wife, two kids, an ex-boyfriend, and a couple other characters for background noise and you pretty much have the complete cast as varied as it may be. The plot mixes all of them together and spits out--(you guessed it) One Big Happy Family! And as for theme--if this group could make a happy Christmas together--there is hope for your family. An easy, breezy read with something popping in every chapter. Read and enjoy.

Another fabulous book from Susan Mallery! I did take me a little longer than normal to get into it, but once I was into the story and plot line , I was fully engrossed! The characters were very relatable in the story. I always love a book with a happy ending and a romance - Susan Mallery delivered on that!!

One Big Happy Family ~ is filled with family drama, relationships as well as being charming and lovely.
Thank you @NetGalley@CanaryStreetPress@OneBigHappyFamily

One Big Happy Family is wonderful book by Susan Mallery. If you like relationships and family drama books, this one is for you.

Julie Parker is a strong independent woman with two adults kids that she loves, but is secretly glad to be without them for Christmas this year as she hasn't told either of them that she is dating a much younger man. Of course, everything goes awry and a Christmas alone because a Christmas overloaded with people.

I could not put this book down. This is a book with close family bonds, drama, and surprises. If you like to read about relationships and families this book is for you. Wonderfully written with relatable people and situations.

I received this advance review copy from NetGalley & the publisher for my honest review.

One Big Happy Family is a holiday drama that captures the complexities of family life during the festive season. With a rich tapestry of characters and a sprinkle of romance, this book offers an engaging escape into a bustling family gathering. While I initially expected a stronger focus on the romantic storyline, I enjoyed the family dynamics and the many characters.

This quick and delightful holiday read will either leave you longing for a cozy, chaotic celebration with your own family or feeling grateful for a peaceful, drama-free Christmas, making it a good companion for the season.

I really enjoyed the picturesque setting for this Christmas story. The idea of having your whole family at a cabin for the holidays sounds so much fun. The family dynamic and drama made reading a breeze cause it kept me engaged the whole time.

Really enjoyed a lot more than anticipated! I am not typically a fan of holiday reads and had not read Mallery’s work prior to this one. This one made me excited to get into her back list!

Now this was fun - in an almost frantic way. Watching a very strong, together, dynamic and kind woman, who has a successful business come undone, unwrapped, outed and so much more was hilarious in the most positive way. Lots of family drama, lots of denial, lots of holding it together even when she really wasn’t - it was all done so well, with so much heart and compassion. I had so much fun with this book. A perfect read for the Holidays.

Thanks to Harlequin - Canary Street Press and NetGalley for a copy.