When sudden changes happen at her work place, Riley Sanders learns her mother, an inn keeper in Cape Cod, has broken her leg. Riley returns home to Cape Cod to help her mother and job search. When new and old friends as well as family fill her life, it becomes a lovely break from her former hectic life.
Delightful characters populate this book while the activities and town can only be described as an idyllic setting. I loved the age range of characters and their interactions. It was definitely one of "those" books that you simultaneously wanted to rush to the end, and to stop reading in order to savior the story and keep it from getting over too soon. A beautiful story.

I want to thank Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and express my opinion of The Christmas Inn by Panela M. Kelley.

Such a charming Christmas story! There are three different generations of women in this book. Two are second chance romances. Each woman has a slow transformation of what they want in their futures. Each one is on a different path of self discovery. I loved how the characters interacted with each other. This is a wonderful tale of new romances and new friendships. This was such an uplifting book all with the backdrop of Cape Cod and Christmas. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

My Thoughts

What is better than spending time with family and friends for the holidays?

Newly unemployed Riley Sanders finds out firsthand when she comes home to help her mother Beth and in doing so finds herself able to realize Chatham is still the home of her heart.

When you read this delightful Christmas season tale the mixed themes of second chances and new beginnings will shine through over and over before the end of this book.

Not only Riley herself but her mother Beth and their guest Franny have their storyline to make this a fully fleshed out romance that showcases all the best during the holiday season.

A solid holiday season read with some ups and downs that gave its characters a bit more realism and a lot of time spent enjoying good food with good people that readers could relate to easily.
[EArc from Netgalley]

Pamela Kelley's The Christmas Inn is a heartwarming story that perfectly captures the magic of the holiday season. This novel is a delightful escape into a world filled with second chances and festive cheer. Riley Sanders' unexpected job loss leads her back to her family’s inn, where she finds herself immersed in the spirit of Christmas and the warmth of family and friends. The writing beautifully portrays the coziness of the inn, from the crackling fires to the smell of freshly baked cookies. This festive and feel good novel is also testament to love, family, and the possibility of new beginnings.

Riley has lost her job and is asked to head home to help her mom who has broken her leg and runs an inn. Predictable story, set in Chatham, Hallmark-y. An easy, enjoyable read with one exception. Here and there, things are repeated--as in when her mom is talking about her old high school boyfriend and his son who are staying at the inn. You read about his wife's passing, how sad they are. Literally, the next section repeats. And again. We get it, 3 years ago, she passed. They are sad. It's Christmas. Of course, there are more characters who add to the mix, Riley's jerk of a current boyfriend is dumped, and all is well that ends well. It's a typical "feel good, holiday book", good as a filler, holiday "get you in the holiday spirit". Thanks to NetGalley & Ms Kelley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book!! The characters are amazing. It felt so Christmas cozy and I wanted to spend more time with all of them! Granny was my absolute favorite and reading her sisters letters were such a joy!

The Christmas Inn by Pamela Kelley is indeed a heartwarming and magical read, perfect for the holiday season. The story follows Riley Sanders, who unexpectedly loses her job just before Christmas. Seeking solace, she heads to her family's inn on Cape Cod to help her mother, who has broken her leg. There, Riley finds more than just a distraction; she reconnects with her high school sweetheart, Aidan, and discovers a deeper sense of family and community. The novel beautifully explores themes of second chances, family, and the magic of Christmas. Riley's journey is one of rediscovery and healing, as she reconnects with her past and finds new purpose in helping her mother and the inn's guests. The story also delves into the importance of community and the joy that comes from helping others.
Kelley's writing is engaging and comforting, much like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter's night. Her descriptions of the inn and the holiday festivities create a vivid and inviting atmosphere that draws readers in.

Another terrific book from Pamela Kelley her characters become friends from page one this will make a wonderful new series in a long line of great books

The warm glow remains as the characters of A Christmas Inn find their happy ever afters.

Riley Sanders left Chambers, Caper cod to fulfill a dream of living in NYC and a career in content marketing - bringing business customers through multiple internet platforms. When Riley suddenly finds herself replaced by AI and her single Mom needing help with her Inn after a fall, she heads home to help with chores. Using her marketing savvy to increase business in time for the town's Christmas Stroll. proves so successful others ask her for help.

This is a heart-warming novel with many characters facing challenges and supporting each other. Multiple plots where characters intermingle kept a quick pace.

I can always count on Pamela M Kelley for a feel-good adventure.

Great easy read feel good book. Kelley is quickly becoming a favorite author. Good cast of characters and multiple story lines. These are people you want to be your friends

Whenever I see a Pamela Kelley book I immediately drop whatever else I'm reading and settle in for a delicious vacation. The Christmas Inn was such an amazing book I never wanted to end. The story was set on my favorite place on earth, Cape Cod. The characters were so down to earth and likeable. As always Kelley's attention to detail leaves the reader feeling as though they are part of the story. It was truly Christmas in July.

Riley loses her job in Manhattan and goes home to Chatham to help her injured mother run her Inn. Once there Riley settles into a routine, makes friends and runs into her widowed old love and his son. Though she has a steady boyfriend, Jack in Manhattan, she finds her feelings for her old love reigniting. As her time on the Cape comes to an end, she is more confused than ever about her future.

I truly enjoyed this book and was torn between reading non-stop or slowly savoring it. Shocker, non-stop won out.
I can not wait for Pamela's next book. I know whatever I'm doing the book will take priority.

Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Griffin for an advanced copy of this book

First, let me thank St. Martin’s Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC. Pamela Kelley has an uncanny ability to draw a reader in to her novels. She makes them relatable to everyone. The Christmas Inn is like walking into a Hallmark movie on Cape. Cod.

Riley, unexpectedly loses her job in content marketing right before Christmas. She finds out from her sister, Amy, that their mother who owns an inn, has broken her leg. Perfect time for Riley to go home and help out while looking for a new job. Riley does a little sprucing up of her mom’s social media and website to help increase business before Christmas Stroll. Currently, the inn is home to Riley’s widowed former boyfriend, Aiden and his son, Luke as well as Franny, who is grieving the loss of her sister. Riley’s workaholic, atty BF, Jack is anxious about her finding a new job. He has never met her family and decides to come for stroll weekend. As luck would have it, a disaster happens at the law office which throws Jack into work mode. With the threat of a snowstorm, he darts back to NY. As Riley settles in, she finds what she’s been missing - family, friends and most of all, love. If you like a lighthearted love story, this book is for you.

If you follow Ms. Kelley on social media, you’ll find a lot of her in her novels i.e. wine preferences, restaurants that she likes, authors, even cats (ironically, this cat has the same name as mine).

Just the right touch of predictable holiday romance and reality. While thoroughly Hallmark Christmas worthy, "The Christmas Inn" manages to stay homey and realistic. Now, true, the characters all seem to be reasonably well off financially, which isn't necessarily the norm, but they are relatable and quite likable. Riley, our main character, has just lost her marketing job in Manhattan -- and AI plays a role -- but doesn't hesitate a moment when her sister calls and tells her their mother has broken a leg and needs help at their B & B. Never mind that Jack, her driven, workaholic lawyer boyfriend can't go along. She's fine with that. Or, so she thinks. I mean, her former boyfriend, Aiden Shaw, now a widower, and his son are staying at the B & B while their home is having some necessary work done. Also at the B & B is Franny, who is spending some time in town after his sister's death. Her sister left a series of letters for her with instructions to read them one at a time, one per week. These are shared throughout the book and one almost feels pangs of sorrow at what a wonderful person that sister was that we're only getting to know through her letters to Franny.

And, let's see, let's not forget Sean, the worker/handyman who comes to do some much needed repairs to a couple rooms at the B & B. Although Riley's mom, Beth, lost her husband some time ago, she's suddenly aware that, well, she's attracted to Sean, who is divorced. His mom hits it off with Franny, who enjoys not just her company but that of the book club members she meets as a result. And, oh, I can't forget Riley's cat, Lily, who Riley does take home with her, sans the boyfriend. That's the main cast but the others who pop in and out are also relatable and likable, making this a delightful bunch to virtually hang around with.

I won't detail the plot, that's what blurbs are for, but will say that the themes of second chances, family, personal growth, moving on, the optimal work-life balance, and discovering that maybe what you once thought you needed isn't that at all weave through the narrative. This being a "Hallmark" type romance, you know there will be speed bumps and detours along the way but, well, I know I'm not spoiling anything by saying you also know it'll all work out in the long one. Family is who you choose to make family. And, oh, second chances, plural, abound. Will Riley leave Madison Avenue for life at the B & B (and Aiden)? Will Franny stay or go and, hey, maybe that mystery man she spied might play a role? How about Jack? He seems work and advancement driven but is he a good or bad guy? And....and, well, you get my drift. Lots for these characters, who I genuinely liked, to work their way through to find true happiness. Thanks #NetGalley and #StMartin'sPress - #StMartin'sGriffin for introducing me to Riley and the rest early so I could enjoy the season with them. This is my first book by this author but it definitely won't be my last.

This is a sweet holiday read. The Christmastime setting on the Cape was charming. The characters even referenced that the town was similar to a Hallmark movie, and this book gives off a Hallmark movie vibe. There are also nods to bookstores, reading, and book clubs. There was also a great cast of characters and a sense of friendship, family, and community.

The pacing was a bit uneven for me, with the ending wrapping up much quicker than the slower pace of most of the book. Foodies will likely appreciate the numerous descriptions of daily cheeses, wines, and other foods that the characters shop for, prepare, and consume.

This was a pleasant and easy read, and it is definitely one to pick up if you enjoy Christmas women’s romantic fiction.

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.

Riley suddenly finds herself laid off when the NYC marketing company she works for decides to eliminate her entire department and rely on AI. Still in a bit of shock from the turn of events, she discovers her mother has broken her leg and is having significant challenges running the Bed and Breakfast inn that she owns. Riley decides to leave her Manhattan apartment and return home to Chatham to assist her mother. It also provides her with much-needed time to sort out her relationship with her workaholic boyfriend and explore new career possibilities. As the story unfolds Christmas is approaching and Riley begins to reevaluate her life as she makes new friends, reconnects with family, and spends time with her ex-boyfriend and his son.

Hallmark movies are a favorite holidays tradition for Riley and her family, and this novel could easily be adapted for a wonderful seasonal film. There is an abundance of wholesome romance that leads to a feel-good ending.

My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.

The Christmas Inn is a feel good holiday story that will tug at your heartstrings and make you believe how magical the season can be.
Riley loses her job when her department is eliminated, and she becomes restless and ready for a change.
When her sister mentions their mom broker her leg, Riley drives to Cape Cod immediately, to help her mother run their inn.
There's plenty of love, holiday spirit, romance, and more in this book and I enjoyed every minute of it.
The story is well done without being over done, it has the perfect balance of reality and romance, and makes this the perfect weekend story.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.

Returning home to help her mother is exactly what needs after she is let go so that an AI can have her job. Sadly, it’s obvious her workaholic boyfriend is more interested in his coworker than her troubles. But her ex boyfriend is now a widower and is glad she’s home. Her mom Beth is happy to see her too…broken leg and all. The two work together to increase traffic at their b and b with Beth meeting handsome handyman Sean along the way. Fun and light—reminiscent of a Hallmark movie.

The Christmas Inn by Pamela Kelley. I loved this Christmas story of love and hope. We need to be able to read stories such as this one. Reading a Christmas story when it’s 100 degrees out helps you cool off.

Pamela Kelley is my favorite author for many reasons. Her books always include relatable, interesting characters. The description of the local scenery and locations always make the reader want to visit or perhaps even move there. Finally, Pamela's story lines always leave the reader asking for a sequel. The Christmas Inn contains all of these attributes. Once I started reading about Beth and her daughter Riley, I could not put the book down. Riley had recently lost her job in Manhattan and comes home around the holidays to help her mother at the Inn. Beth had broken her leg and is on crutches. She needs help running the Inn during the busy holiday season. and Riley is more than happy to help. Riley is surprised that her high school sweetheart and his son are staying at the Inn. She is happy to see him again, but she is in a relationship with a very busy Manhattan lawyer. Meanwhile Beth and Frannie (a guest at the Inn and former Chatham resident) are beginning to date interesting men. To see how all of these relationships develop, you will have to read The Christmas Inn. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a sweet Christmas story. Fans of Pamela Kelley will not be disappointed.

Riley Sanders got laid off from her job as a content marketing manager just before Christmas, so she decided to go home and help her mother at the inn, because she broke her leg. I loved reading what her life was like before she lost her job, and what is happening in her life now, and as the book was coming to an end who she is and what she is doing in life. It was nice meeting the people who were visiting the inn at this time, and the community members, who were so welcoming.
I received an ARC from St. Martin's Griffin through NetGalley,