Everything about 'The Christmas Inn' is a wonderful delight. There is a spectrum of characters that each have challenges of loss that are endearingly resolved surrounding an inn in Chatham, Mass. There is warmth and love, all during the holiday season, which adds an extra layer of joy. The characters were likeable, all things that I can highly recommend. I will be looking for more by this author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Pamela Kelley never disappoints with her books I am a huge fan of hers and this one does not disappoint. Her books are a comfort and I’m always sad to see them end. I love that this book is a stand alone for her but she also sprinkles in characters from pasts novels. It’s like checking in with old friends.
I’m so thankful I got to read this before the Christmas season but I plan on rereading it again at Christmas I enjoyed it so much.
The Christmas Inn is a story about Riley who is at a crossroads after losing her job unexpectedly right before Christmas. She heads home to Chatham to help her mom Beth run her Inn since she has broken her leg. The story follows many of the guests at the Inn and the magic of Christmas and how good things happen when you least expect them.

Check in to the Christmas Inn and you'll enjoy your stay. Families are at crossroads including Beth recovering from an ankle injury and her daughter, Riley returning to the Cape after losing her job. While finding their footing, guests filled with Christmas cheer reawaken the owners' love for the season.

Former flames burn bright as memories bring back visions of sweeter years. Fanny's letters are penned with love and require traveling back to childhood to unlock special times. A father with his young son are missing their matriarch but seeking refuge at the Inn affords being wrapped in holiday cheer.

Get ready for a romantic escape read to celebrate the season. The only problem with visiting, is that you hate to leave!

A cozy Christmas read that allowed me to escape to a little village in Cape Cod. It is a predictable story, but that was what made it fun to read. Christmas stories should be happy and filled with family and friend moments.

The Christmas Inn has a cast of multi generations, each with their own little story line. It is a story of reconnection and learning what is important to each one. It is a feel good book that went slightly overboard with the food descriptions, especially the wine and cheese. As expected, happy endings for all. I am sure readers would like to visit these characters again.

I absolutely love these romance titles. Perfect to add to your holiday TBR, this book will get you into the Christmas spirit! I devoured this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this holiday offering. The characters were engaging, the storyline was driven by just enough drama, and the town of Chatham on Cape Cod was a beautiful setting.

This book is such a delight. I haven’t been to the Cape, however the small town feeling and genuine characters made for a wonderful story. Family, love, and friendships balance with work and provide time for everyone to spend quality time together. Mix in the holidays and touches of snow to add to make the perfect setting. Thanks for the advanced reader copy.

I’ve always enjoyed books from Pamela Kelley, and this one is no different. It’s the heartwarming Christmas romance we all want at that time of year. Riley is the main character that is having relationship and job issues. There are some strong supporting characters too. While I think the reader should be able to figure out what will happen, I think a light, heartwarming story with a happy ending for all is just what I want for a Christmas story.
Thank you to Netgalley and St Martin Press for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

When Riley loses her job as a content marketing manager, her sister Amy informs her that their mother Beth has
broken her leg and could use help in running the inn. Riley returns home, helps with the inn and uses her
knowledge to make the inn more noticible on-line. Riley's old boyfriend, a widoer for three years and his nine
year old son are staying at the inn while repairs are being done on their house.
Beth has been happy running the inn and has a hard time trusting men due to her ex-husband's action.
Franny, a widow and former resident of the town, has returned to bury her sister and fulfill the request her
sister made in letters she left. Changes in store for all, leading to happier lives.
A lovely cozy holiday story.
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I'm giving Pamela M. Kelley's The Christmas Inn five stars for the way it made me feel all the way through the book. It's about second chances, not just for the main character but for two supporting characters, and it features many of the tropes that contemporary romance/women's fiction include: losing a job, going back home to assist a family member, running into a past love, and a cozy small town (Chatham, Massachusetts on Cape Cod) during the Christmas holidays. From the early chapters of the book, readers can just about plot the rest of story themselves.

BUT IT WORKS! At least, it worked for me because it wasn't demanding, which I needed after reading more difficult books. There weren't impossible roadblocks to happiness. There wasn't much of the usual miscommunication keeping the couples from finding that happiness. But there was still some gentle suspense--will this character choose the right job, the right man? Will that one decide whether to go back home or stay in Chatham?

The children are realistic and well behaved. Characters of varying ages, including two women "of a certain age," are lovingly described and given their own stories. And the author, who was new to me, writes in such an accessible, engaging, and accomplished manner that it was pure pleasure to read the book. Best of all, it is set during the Christmas holidays, and it is one of the best at immersing the reader in the joy of that season. I will definitely look for more from Pamela M. Kelley.

My thanks to St. Martin's Press/St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book.

i have enjoyed other books by this author and was looking forward t this one. For me it did not measure up. I did not find the characters and their dilemmas as engaging. The descriptions of food and wine seemed excessive. Sad me.

The Christmas Inn
by Pamela Kelley
Pub Date: September 14, 2024
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Explore this delightfully cozy and joyful novel of second chances at the most wonderful time of the year, from USA Today bestselling author Pamela Kelley.
I have a tendency to read several high-tension historical fiction or thrillers and then I just need a break to clear my mind. This is the book for that!
A tried and true plot, lots of heartwarming romance and friendships. A cozy read that won’t leave you on the edge of your seat, but will leave a smile on your face. I enjoyed this novel. I recommend this as your next holiday read!

Pamela Kelley is one of my auto buy authors. Thanks to #NetGalley I was given the opportunity to early read The Christmas Inn and this story did not disappoint. I loved reading about Riley and her search to find herself. She reconnects with her high school boyfriend who is now a widower with a nine year old son.
This book gave me the holiday feel goods. I highly recommend this book, especially during the holiday season when you can get a chance to kick back with a mug of hot chocolate and enjoy the story of Riley finding home again.

Five stars from me.

Another great read by Pamela Kelley. Great book to sit by the fire with. The characters are well developed and you can’t help but hope that Riley ends up back home. Her boyfriend isn’t attentive and the hometown guy has potential. It’s almost like a hallmark movie but the writing is excellent. I was engaged from the first page. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Chatham, Massachusetts on the Cape is a very special place. Small town, slower pace, better work balance, kind neighbors. When Riley’s world in New York City came tumbling down, she went to stay with her mother for a few weeks at her Chatham Inn. While there, she helped rediscover who she really was and her life changed forever.
A great fun read.

📖📖 Book Review 📖📖 “Well, cheers to a happier holiday season than usual.” Sometimes the glass is half full, sometimes the glass is half empty, and sometimes it just is what it is. This Christmas season is not looking so bright for Riley, who is returning to Chatham to help her mother run the inn after being laid off from her job. But perhaps Christmas magic can change Riley’s fortune. Pamela Kelley once again combines the charm of Cape Cod with realistically relatable characters for an amazing book with the right amount of Christmas magic sprinkled throughout. The Christmas Inn is the perfect holiday book to kickstart the holiday spirit.

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If you like sweet and wholesome holiday reads then this is for you! Just like a Christmas present, Riley’s job, love life and family matters gets wrapped like a boy. A dependable holiday read.

If you want a feel good romance, Pamela Kelley has it! Her books are so descriptive that you can picture and almost taste what she’s talking about. This was no exception and I loved it!

Loved this book by an author I enjoy a lot. My only critique is not being a wine drinker, the constant reference to names and types of wine was lost on me. Perhaps if it was about a winery or wine region. But that's just a personal opinion, and in no way diminished the quality and enjoyment of the book.

4 stars

I really enjoyed this book. Very cozy and full of well written characters. Even though I read in July I was sucked into a world full of the magic of Christmas and love of all kinds. I did find the beginning a bit slow, and at the beginning found the transitions between characters a tad jarring, however once the storylines began to intermingle it balanced out for me! Greatly enjoyable and a nice easy cozy read for the winter season.