Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.
4 Stars! Was a nice heartwarming Christmas love story.
I enjoyed this book. They do love to eat wine and drink alot of wine. LOL!!
Seriously.... it was a nice story that ended up happily ever after.

You will never be disappointed with a Pamela Kelley book. I loved coming back to Chatham and seeing some of the characters from the previous books. I also like that there is more than one storyline and that they all get a fair share of the book without it seeming to short one of the stories. A great feel-good Christmas book!

Love all Pamela Kelley and this was no exception. I loved that the Christmas Inn was set in Chatham and not in Nantucket just for a change of scenery. Enjoyable and always turns out happy!

The Christmas Inn by Pamela M Kelley is a wonderful book that takes place around the holidays. Riley lives in New York and is a content marketing manager. She is told by her boss that her entire department is being let go and replaced with AI. Meanwhile, Riley's mom runs an inn on Cape Cod and she has recently broken her leg. She could use some help as she recovers and Riley's got time now. Riley packs some suitcases, her cat, and heads to Chatham, MA. Riley grew up in Chatham but hasn't been back for more than a few days at a time due to her work and life in New York.

When Riley arrives in Chatham her sister picks her up at the airport. She's thrilled that Riley will be home for awhile even though it's upsetting that she lost her job. Riley's excited to spend some quality time with her sister and her nieces while she's home. When she arrives at her mom's house everything feels perfect. Lily, her cat, even feels at home and loves her mother. In the morning when Riley and her mom head to the inn for the breakfast service, Riley is excited to see her high school boyfriend who is a guest at the inn with his 7 year old son. Aidan and Riley dated and were very serious, but wanted different things. Riley wanted to leave Cape Cod and live in New York City while Aidan wanted to build a life on the Cape.

Franny is another guest at the inn and she recently lost her sister who lived in Chatham her entire life. Franny has lived in Albany for years, but her husband died 10 years ago and she came back to help when her sister got sick. She told Franny to book a room at the inn after she passed and to stay for one month. She left Franny 4 letters with the instructions to open one letter each week and do what it said. Why would she do that? What is in the letters? Will Aidan and Riley still have sparks between them? Riley has a boyfriend back in New York, but rarely sees him as he's a lawyer working hard to make partner. Will Riley miss her boyfriend or will Aidan bring back old feelings?

Pamela M Kelley does a fantastic job of creating characters and stories that make you care. I absolutely loved The Christmas Inn and was sad when I finished it. The Christmas Inn is a perfect book to read this time of year with so many heartfelt storylines to follow. I rate The Christmas Inn 4 stars with a high recommendation. I'd like to thank NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy of The Christmas Inn in exchange for a fair review. The Christmas Inn will put you in the Christmas spirit and give you many people to root for! The book is available now and should be enjoyed over the holiday season! #TheChristmasInn

Riley Sanders loves her job as a copywriter at a marketing firm. But when her entire section is replaced by AI shortly before Christmas she's left reeling - until she learns that her widowed mother has broken her leg and needs some temporary help to run her inn on Cape Cod. She agrees that the timing is perfect and is happy to go home for the holidays to help out - but she plans to get back to her life and the job hunt in the big city as soon as possible. But the universe may have different plans.
The Christmas Inn is just the type of book I like to read as the winter holidays approach. It has all the cozy feels, a charming setting, and interesting characters to care about. I live in Florida because I only like cold weather in small, infrequent doses, but I can enjoy it vicariously with a good holiday book. This is a second-chance romance, a later-in-life romance, and just an all-around feel-good story. I listened to the audiobook, which was nicely narrated by Stephanie Németh-Parker, and can highly recommend the audio for those who like to read with their ears. However you chose to read, it's a lovely book for the holiday season.
Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for providing copies for an unbiased review.

Pamela M Kelley doesn’t disappoint. The Christmas Inn is a perfect Christmas book. It will definitely put you in the mood for Christmas. If you love a good Hallmark movie this book is for you. I loved the cast of characters. It’s set in Cape Cod n a very cute small town.

I love a cozy, feel good Christmas read & The Christmas Inn did not disappoint. Riley Sanders didn’t expect to be lose her job and the last thing she wants to do is spend time in NY City, so close to the Holidays, trying to get a new job. She calls her sister Amy, who lives on Cape Cod and may have a place to escape to. There mom, who owns and runs an Inn, has broken her leg and could use some help. She is going int to the busiest season and Riley would be a huge help to her. So Riley, rents a car, takes her car and heads home. Once on the Cape, she feels an immediate sense of relief. She grew up here and being with her mom and sister just feels so good. Her days are busy, looking for a new job, helping her mom and re-connecting with her sister. Each day, she finds herself settling in to her old life. Riley, is so distracted that she doesn’t even really miss her life in NYC and her boyfriend. She is nervous that she doesn’t miss that life but she doesn’t get too caught up with it. She has found a new rhythm and is piecing together a new life and has to decide how to move forward. She has time to make any permanent decisions but she also has to admit that things could totally turn out differently than she ever believed. With her family, old friends/new friends and a cosy Inn as a backdrop, Riley Sanders had nothing but good things ahead. Pamela Kelley, did an excellent job setting the mood and telling this Christmas Story. I enjoyed it very much. I want to thank Netgalley, the author and St. Martin’s Press for my copy for an honest review. It was my pleasure to read and review this book.

This novel is all about change, going home, and finding what you really want out of life. When Riley loses her job in marketing due to re-organization, she decides to go home to visit her mom Beth in Chatham while she regroups her life. Her mom needs help running her bed and breakfast inn since she recently broke her leg, so Riley's visit could not come at a better time. While Riley is there, she helps her mom with some marketing ideas for the inn's website, and meets some new friends while reacquainting with old ones. Riley acquires a few clients who need help with their websites, sparking her plans to take on some consulting whilst seeking a new job. However, Riley now must evaluate her life in the big City and she makes some life-changing decisions. This all takes place during the Christmas holidays, adding details about the seasonal plans and events, with some yummy foodie ideas thrown in the mix.

Readers who enjoy Christmas stories with romance and family thrown in will enjoy this sweet and clean bit of domestic and family fiction. Kisses only, and no violence or strong language.

I received this novel from NetGalley and from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

A typical Hallmark type story, girl returns from her big city/career to a small town to help her Mother, who has broken her leg. Other characters add to the small town charm, including an ex boyfriend, who is now a widower with a son. It's a beautiful Christmas story, especially when you know what you are going to read and it is what you like.

A huge shout out to Pamela M kelley for making this just the warmest of hugs kind of book I love seeing a glimpse of past characters and because this story and the Christmas stroll which ai have read in several books now I have pushed my little town into doing something like this My chambers is all for it. It may not get done this year but we will be up and running next year
so Thank you very much for inspiration and this wonderful little story It really does make you want o open up a B&B.

My thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun family & friends Christmas romance. It's told in multiple points of view, and I liked all of them! The setting on Cape Cod was inviting, and the characters were great. I liked how all of the women had different goals and outlooks, but were such good friends. I also liked how new romance wasn't the solution to problems and that the women wanted men as partners, not as someone to "complete" them.

If you are looking for a nice feel-good Christmas story, this book is a good pick!

This was the cutest second chance romance read! It wasn't only a second chance for one character, it was that way for a few of them. There is something about a small town setting around Christmas that has all that holiday cheer with the perfect festive activities happening. A Christmas Stroll sounds like so much fun! This was the perfect Christmas read, and I highly recommend!

Just got started on my holiday reads for the year and this was a FANTASTIC addition to my list!!

*- Riley Sanders didn’t plan on losing her job as a content marketing manager right before Christmas. When she calls her sister Amy to vent, she learns that their mother has broken her leg and could really use some help at the inn. Riley decides to head home to the inn, nestled along the shores of Cape Cod, in time for the Christmas rush. She is happy to help and needs something to distract her as mistletoe is hung and snowflakes begin to fall.

When she gets there, she not only finds delicious cookies and a crackling fire to lift her spirits, but also the sense of family she’s been missing all along. There’s Franny, a woman who has just lost her sister and has four unopened letters from her that she plans to use to open her up to new experiences on the Cape. And there’s Aidan, her high school sweetheart, now a widower, who is staying at the inn with his nine year-old son, Luke. What begins as a quick stay over the holidays to help her mom turns into something that means much more—a second chance at romance, a deeper sense of found family, and all the joy and wonder that comes with Christmastime on Cape Cod.

---Everything, and I mean everything, about this book did it for me. Cozy. Cape Cod. A family inn. Christmas. Snowfall. Family. It gave me all the good feels and can't wait to force my favorite aunt to read it!

A delightful Christmas escape all about having a fresh start. Isn’t that what Christmas is all about? A fresh blanket of snow. A fresh outlook at life. A fresh beginning at happiness. It was a delight! Thanks to NetGalley for this beauty.

Another heartwarming book written by Pamela M Kelly. The characters are extremely likeable. This book reads like a cozy hallmark movie that you don’t want to end. Riley loses her job in Manhattan right before Christmas but the timing works out. Her mother broke her leg so it’s a perfect time to go to Chatham to help out with her bed and breakfast. Of course there’s a love story! Such a good holiday read.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press for the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for my honest review!

This was a cute story although very predictable. At times I felt it had too much detail although I did enjoy reading about the wines and cheeses they ate. This one definitely gave me the Hallmark feel I was looking for.

Special thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy reader. This was a cute and heartwarmingly happy holiday book.

This was the sweetest, most relaxing Christmas novel I’ve read this season! I loved seeing the character’s relationships grow at the Inn and the support they have for each other. I could not stop thinking about quiche while reading this because it’s mentioned so many times (not a complaint!). This is a must read for the holiday season!

Super cute Christmas book! I loved how cozy this was. I wish I was able to jump into the pages!

Aiden and Luke were the best. I liked their father/son relationship and how Luke took to Riley quickly.

The one thing I wished is that Riley wasn’t with her boyfriend for 90% of the book. I wish we got more of that second chance romance with her and Aiden..

This is a sweet story that could easily be made into a Hallmark Christmas movie. I enjoyed the characters and their easy connections. It felt cozy and comforting. The setting was beautiful and romantic with the Inn and the delightfully charming city. Lots of good food, wine and chocolate made my stomach growl as I enjoyed it all vicariously. There was just a touch of conflict that caused me to want to keep reading, but I was sure that things would turn out well in the end.

Overall, this was a fun and feel good story that will be perfect for Hallmark and Christmas romance fans. Sometimes it's good to know that even better things can come from our perceived crises.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this title.