The Christmas Inn is a small town romance with fun, likable characters and all the charm of a Hallmark Christmas movie but I just didn't find myself getting invested in the story and in the end it was just an okay read, for me.

*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review

Pamela Kelley never disappoints! When Riley loses her job right at holiday time, she returns home to help her mother at the Inn. While at home, Riley examines her relationships and kind of how she sees her life progressing from that point. She reconnects with an old friend and then makes her choices as to her job and her life. A great story and you feel like you have gained a group of friends when you read any Pamela Kelley story. She is that good at drawing you in. Excellent read.

Such an uplifting story about small town family and friends, and how relationships can begin at any time! Also, a little Christmas to make it even more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this quick paced holiday gem!
Thanks to St.Martin's Press and Netgalley for this arc in return for an honest review.

A perfect read to start off your holiday romance reading fun.
Grab your hot chocolate, fuzzy blanket and this book. Makes for a perfect day!

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

After losing her job right before the holidays Riley Sanders heads back to her home town of Cape Cod to help her injured mom run the family inn. Riley is at loose ends and not sure where to go from here. With no job, a relationship that seems to be falling apart and no plan of what to do next Riley must figure out what she truly wants. Spending Christmas surrounded by her family and friends is the perfect way to do that. In this second chance romance, there are multiple couples getting a second chance at love that had passed them by once before. Filled with holiday spirit, this is the perfect feel good holiday read.

I am always on the mood for sweet holiday romances and this one hit the mark. While the romance is very slow burning in most of the storylines in this book, so much more is explored than just that happily ever after. I really enjoyed following along with Riley as she realized what she really wanted out of her life, with her career and her heart. The intertwined storylines kept this book interesting and fun as we got to experience three different love stories in one. This is the perfect holiday romance to cuddle up on the couch with and get ready for the holiday spirit. If you are looking for a sweet, slow burning second chance romance this holiday season this book is worth picking up.

I adore Christmas romances and this was such a sweet (almost Hallmark-y) one. There are new and old romances for all! Riley goes back home for the holidays when she loses her job and runs into her old boyfriend Aidan. Riley's mom meets a new man and Franny reads the letters her recently passed sister left for her. Very clean and fun read. I also listened to the audio and enjoyed it. I will definitely be looking for more books by Pamela M. Kelley in the future!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Publication date: 24 September 2024

There’s nothing like a Christmas themed book to put you in the holiday spirit! The Christmas Inn by Pamela M. Kelley does just that. The story centers around Riley, a young woman living and working in New York City who loses her job unexpectedly and heads home to her hometown of Chatham which is on Cape Cod to spend time with family. Her mom recently broke her leg so the timing couldn’t be more perfect for Riley to go home and help her mom who owns and runs the Inn. I loved reading how the town celebrates the holidays and enjoyed reading about the foods and spirits that are enjoyed at this festive time. The characters are all very likable and it was pleasant to read about all the little romances that evolved over time. I found it to be a very enjoyable read and one I’d recommend to anyone who needs a little holiday cheer. I’d like to thank Kejana Ayala, Marketing Coordinator at St. Martin’s Publishing Group for the widget and invite to read and NetGalley for the arc. It’s a nice holiday story that ends with Riley learning that what really matters in life is home and family. I’m giving this book a 4 star rating.

I read The Christmas Inn by Pamela M Kelley during a really rough week. It was the perfect antidote. It was exactly the kind of story into which I needed to get lost. It reads like a Hallmark Christmas movie - in fact the story mentions Hallmark Christmas movies on more than one occasion. The story itself is fairly predictable, but it is very heartwarming. Like a soft blanket or a favorite sweater, the familiarity just makes it that much better. The one thing that stood out to me was the very detailed and very frequent mention of types of wine. The characters really like their wine. It was slightly distracting to me. Overall though it was a sweet Christmas story about family and finding home.

Pamela Kelley is a joy to read and Christmas on Cape Cod just makes it even more delightful! Snuggle up with a mug of hot chocolate - don't forget the mini marshmallows! - and prepare to be mesmerized.

Riley Sanders has lost her job at what most would think of as the worst time of the year. For Riley, it turns out to be a blessing in disguise. Her mother runs a B&B on Cape Cod and due to an unfortunate accident, is now on crutches with a broken leg. While Riley's sister, Amy, has been helping out, it is difficult since she has her own family that includes small twin girls. So Riley packs up her rental vehicle and heads to the Cape with her cat to help out through the end of the year.

Riley quickly settles in and finds herself drawn to the guests at the B&B. Franny is an older woman who recently lost her sister and is on the Cape for the funeral and to handle her affairs. Both Riley and her mother thoroughly enjoy her company and Franny is included as part of their family. Aidan, her high school sweetheart, is staying with his son, Luke, while their house is repaired. Aidan is a single parent due to the death of his wife and he is trying to make Christmas better for Luke. Riley still feels drawn to Aidan and is completely enamored of Luke, but she also has a long-term relationship with Jack who is in Manhattan that she feels may eventually end in marriage.

The more time she spends at the inn, the less Riley misses the big city. She has a couple of job prospects, one of which is at the law firm where Jack works. What will happen if she takes the job, and what will become of her relationship with Jack? The Christmas Inn is a wealth of emotions that tug at your heartstrings. If you're in the mood for a fantastic Christmas story, then this one is definitely for you!!

Riley is a Manhattan-based, newly promoted web content manager who is laid off just before Christmas due to her company’s new reliance on AI. The same week her mom, Beth, who owns and operates a bed and breakfast in Chatham, falls and breaks her leg. Riley heads home to help her out for the holidays.

Beth’s bed and breakfast is suffering low sales and Riley is able to make web and social media changes for the business to increase sales and fill up the inn just in time for the annual Christmas stroll.

Aiden, a widower, who Riley dated in high school, is currently staying at the inn with his young son, Luke, while their home is undergoing renovations. Aiden’s wife passed away three years ago. Both Beth and Aiden seem to have the holiday blues, and Riley is determined to make their holidays special - especially for Luke.

I am a Pamela Kelley fan and always watch for her new releases. Never been disappointed! Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review.

Thanks to St. Martin's Griffin for a copy of The Christmas Inn by Pamela Kelley.

This is such a feel good and lovely story set at an Inn in Cape Cod in December. Riley has just been laid off from her job in NYC and comes home to help her mom run their family's inn while she recovering from a broken leg. While home she reconnects with family and friends and sweet stories from those staying at the Inn too.

This was the perfect Christmas romance - a great settings, sweet characters and the perfect amount of romance!

I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was great. Recommend listening to this one!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the copy. The Christmas Inn follows Riley as she travels home to Cape Cod after losing her job. Once there she helps her mother run her bed and breakfast. She becomes close with a few of the guests including Franny, Aidan, and, Luke. This new situation is only temporary as Riley has a boyfriend and life back in New York City. The Christmas Inn is not my first book by Pamela M. Kelley. I have found that her books are quick easy light hearted books. Everyone finds a happy ending and you can guess what will happen. This is a great book for those who want a cozy Christmas book.

I received an ARC of this book. I really enjoyed this lovely Christmas story. Just enough interesting twists, heartwarming family relationships and a sweet romance combine to keep me reading. Great story!

A truly wonderful sweet holiday read. Romance, going home, following your heart, second chance romance for a wonderful cast of characters. Riley has always wanted more than what she believed Cape Cod could offer her. So off she went to Manhattan and was living what was a nice life, with a job she adored and a boyfriend who was busy climbing the ladder of success. When her mother has an accident the very day she is let go from her job and replaced by AI she heads home to help out. So many things change for her in a short time. She reconnects with her family, her town, an old beau and most importantly herself. It’s an easy delightful read from start to finish. Never disappointed by this author!

This was a lovely, Hallmark style, Christmas romance. I found the food and beverage descriptions to be excessive and unnecessary fluff that took away from the storyline.

The Christmas Inn is a perfect novel to curl under a blanket with and enjoy some hot chocolate. A charming story, perfect for the holiday season.

Riley Sanders sudden layoff is rough on her confidence but perfect timing to return to her hometown in order to help her mother run the family bed and breakfast over the holiday season. The book reads like a Hallmark movie with minimal conflict and a ton of heart.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the opportunity to read this novel.

Pamela M Kelley has written a light hearted Christmas romance. The Christmas Inn is the place where past loves can be rekindled and new love can blossom.

This was everything you want in a good holiday book! It was cozy and warm, chock full of holiday cheer! The plot was thoughtful and was nicely paced. I did a combination of Kindle and audio of this one and highly recommend both! The audio was lovely and very engaging.

I recently discovered the author Pamela Kelley earlier this year because I have a penchant for books set on Cape Cod, especially my favorite town of Chatham. If you are looking for a feel-good holiday romance, I'd definitely recommend this one!

Riley was just let go from her job in NYC when she learns her mother, who owns an inn on the Cape, has broken her leg. So Riley returns to the inn to help her mother run it over the busy holiday season. Her workaholic boyfriend remains in the city, but he promises to come visit. When Riley arrives at the inn, she learns that her ex-high-school boyfriend, who is now a widower, is a guest there, along with his son. As Riley begins to reconnect with him and his son, she also has to grapple with her job search, beginning to question where she truly belongs.

The novel also focuses on the lives of Riley's mom, sister, and other residents of the inn and town. I appreciated the fact that the romance element was not limited to Riley, nor focused only on the younger generation, as is typical in these types of novels. Overall, I recommend this if you want to get a jump start on the holiday season with a lighthearted multi-generational story set in a charming small town.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for the e-book and audiobook arcs to review in exchange for my opinion.

thank you netgalley for the e-arc. i really love pamela kelley's books, however i think i have to read this one closer to christmas to really enjoy it. i'll be buying a few friends a copy for gifts.