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The Christmas Inn by Pamela M. Kelley is beautiful romance with a Christmas theme. Second chances at love with three ladies from three generations. Ideal combination of festive joy, romance, and cozy sentiments. An enjoyable and fun reading experience all around which I will be rereading during the Holiday Season.
Thank you to the author, St. Martin's Press/St. Martin's Griffin and Netgalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

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This was fantastic. This was fun, cozy, and an all around good time. I can’t wait to reread around Christmas. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!

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This is a lovely Christmas-themed romance that follows all of the rules.

I will warn you that a few things will have you rolling your eyes in disbelief. For example, when trimming a Christmas tree, they put the lights on after the garland and ornaments. Then Riley's mother, who not only owns the inn but also has her own house, just ups and leaves the Inn for hours without ever letting us know that someone works the front desk.

The unique aspect is that three different romances follow women of three different generations.

I found the inclusion of every bite they ate and every sip they took to be a bit too much filler. There was a lot of repetition, also.

Not everyone is as picky about these things as I am, however, so I definitely recommend this book to those who love clean romances with triple happily-ever-afters!

*The ARC was supplied by the publisher St. Martin's Griffin, the author, and NetGalley.

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It is feel good Christmas story. No steamy sex scenes which makes a nice quick winter read. Grab a cup of Cocoa and let Riley's, Beth's and even Frannie's stories warm your heart

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“The Christmas Inn” by Pamela Kelley is a sweet, cozy read that totally gives off Hallmark movie vibes. Such a cute Christmas on the Cape read! It is about Riley who loses her job and heads home to help her mom at their struggling inn. The inn’s got some issues, but with a few new ideas and the magic of Christmas, things start looking up. Plus, there’s some romance with her high school sweetheart, Aidan, who’s back in town with his son.

This book has all the festive feels you’d want. It’s light, cheerful, and perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. Some parts are a bit predictable, but overall, it’s a nice, feel-good read for the holidays.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley aan the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Loved reading this book. I was hoping it would turn into a series. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Happy reading

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This book is the written version of a Hallmark Christmas movie. Our main character Riley loses her job in New York due to her whole department being replaced by AI. Right around this time she finds out from her sister that her Mother has broken her leg. This sets us up for Riley to return to her hometown to be able to help her mother with the Inn she owns. Here we get to meet a few of the people staying a the Inn, One of these people is Franny who is back in town because her sister is very sick. We get to see part of the book through her point of view along with Riley's. We also get to follow Beth, Riley's Mother, in this story. I thought it was wonderful getting to see their little town from different points of view.

This book had all the lovely touches you would expect if you went to an actual Inn at Christmas time. It is the perfect mix of holiday spirit, romance, and cozy feelings.

Overall I think this book was very well written and is perfect for getting you into the holiday spirit,

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Ai love Pamela Kelly’s books and this is no exception. A delightful story of second chances at love for 3 generations of women that bring a smile and warmth to your heart. Pamela writes with such detail that I have pictures in my mind as I read and became vested in the women’s stories. Set on the eastern coast in a cozy b and b you will lose yourself in this sweet Christmas tale.

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Once again, Pamela Kelley gifts a delightful Christmas romance to her fans! Set on Cape Cod, Kelley weaves a tale of true love, and happiness for multiple generations to enjoy. Characters from previous novels are reintroduced as good friends, adding to the joy of the season in Chatham. It’s the perfect read as the season changes, and you will want to enjoy it by a warm fire with a hot beverage. Put your pre-order in today; you won’t want to miss this Yuletide gem….it will lift your spirits this holiday and make a great stocking stuffer too!

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Absolutely enchanting! The Christmas inn wrapped me in cozy vibes from start to finish. The writing is beautifully descriptive, painting vivid scenes of snow-covered streets, crackling fires, and festive decorations. The characters are endearing, with their chemistry leaping off the page and warming the heart. Each chapter feels like a warm hug, blending romance with holiday magic perfectly. If you’re looking for a heartwarming tale that embodies the spirit of Christmas, this book is a must-read.

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The Christmas Inn by Pamela Kelley is a charming and heartwarming novel that captures the essence of second chances during the most magical time of the year. This delightful holiday story explores themes of family, friendship, and redemption, making it a perfect read for fans of Hallmark Christmas movies.

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“The Christmas Inn” by Pamela M. Kelley
Sweet Coming Home Romance (s ?)
It is an Inn. It is the Christmas holiday season. The inn’s guests and the town of Chatham (on Cape Cod) Massachusetts will welcome you in to enjoy their story. Some times folks get lucky and have a second chance. This is one sweet contemporary romance; I hope you do not miss your chance to enjoy. In case you have not figured it out; I loved this story. Happy Reading ! !

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Oh I like this story! When one door closes another opens. A lost job turns into time spent with her mom. The B&B is struggling. A few new ideas and some advertising may turn things around. And of course there is a romance. Jack seems a major workaholic. He did not warm my heart. Just too self absorbed. Then there is the old high school boyfriend. He and his son are staying in the B&B while waiting for home repairs to be done. There is time to connect again and catch up on life after high school. Oh and Mom has a new romantic interest too. All the storylines come together to make a nice story of family and friends. I enjoyed the book.

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I enjoyed this feel good book about second chances, Christmas at a family inn, and family. Riley wound up losing her job and decided to return home to her family inn in order to help out her injured mother. It is at her family's inn that she discovers the cozy atmosphere of the inn itself, along with Christmas, as well as a found family and perhaps a second chance at love. This is a book I will probably revisit during the holiday season.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press/St. Martin's Griffin for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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What is not to love about this book! I was already a fan of Pamela Kelley so when I had the chance to read an early copy of her newest book (and a Christmas book at that!!), I couldn't wait! I try to hold off on holiday books until at least after Labor Day but not this one. And I'm glad I didn't wait!

Set in picturesque Cape Cod, this story brings everything that makes us cherish the magical time of Christmas--family, romance, fires and cookies! It's easy to quickly come to love the main character, Riley, and root for her as she unexpectantly ends up back home for Christmas. What is at first a plan to go home for a short time to help her mom, becomes so good for Riley's soul that she stays longer. And during her stay, she meets Franny and Aidan, two people separately dealing with grief after the loss of family, who become so important to Riley that she rediscovers her love not only for the Inn and Cape Cod, but also romance, family and the magic of Christmas that she can only find on the Cape.

This book will give you all the warmth and glow that you hope to find when reading a holiday book!

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This book ,was really good. It was heartfelt and romantic. I loved how it talked about the love lives of three women. All of them had happy endings. I look forward to reading more books hy Pamela Kelley. I'm grateful that netgalley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review.

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3.5 stars out of 5

The Christmas Inn is a feel good holiday book that is pretty straight forward. I felt like the story was dragging on in a few places and I found my mind wandering while I was reading it. The characters and their relationships needed a little more depth. There are no surprises in this book, just a simple easy read that will put you in the Christmas spirit.

In The Christmas Inn, we meet Riley who recently lost her job. Her mother owns an Inn on the cape but ended up breaking her leg. Riley ends up leaving New York to help her mom run things as she applies for a new job. It turns out, Riley's old high school boyfriend Aiden and his son are staying at the Inn while their house is being fixed. Old sparks fly between Riley and Aiden but will Riley be willing to give up her New York life to return to the cape?

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Do you want a warm, fuzzy, happy story which celebrates Christmas time on Cape Cod in a beautiful B&B?
This is for you!
Sit and enjoy a nice hot chocolate, get cozy and open this book.
I guarantee that you will relax and absolutely fall in love with this wonderful group of people at the most wonderful time of the year!
I can definitely see this as a Hallmark movie soon!

Thank you to @NetGalley and to @St. Martin's Press for this ARC and allowing me to read and provide my own review.

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LOVE LOVE LOVED THIS BOOK It was such a sweet holiday read and I really enjoyed this book a lot. Pamela Kelley is my favorite author!

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