A charming and wholesome novel set in the English countryside. Imogen is an events planner based in London who is excellent at her job but her personal life is less than ideal. When she gets the opportunity to stay at a client’s cottage, her life is turned upside down almost immediately. As she navigates the shock she finds that she’s got all the family she needs.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

This talented author has written a page turner. Realistic characters keep the story moving quickly. Family and friends. Even the title is intriguing. Curl up and enjoy. Thanks Netgalley

This wasn’t your typical Christmas story, as this book contained so much heart break and sadness, but it definitely still contained that holiday magic in it. Imogen is a successful business woman with a great career, beautiful dog, great boyfriend, and family. Or at least that is what everyone else thinks, because she has been lying to them about her life. When something goes horribly wrong at work Imogen is forced to take a month off to help with her burn out, but with no family and no place to go for Christmas she is dreading that. Until one of her clients gives her a lifeline, an invitation to stay at her cottage in the countryside. Once she gets there she realizes things aren’t as they seem and things get very complicated. A wonderful holiday story filled with family drama, romance, and adorable animals and children. I received an ARC, and this is my honest review.

A very enjoyable book with great storytelling. You can really "see" all of the scenes in the book because she is so descriptive. I enjoyed this book!

Sweet Christmas Read!
I love a good holiday read and this one definitely fits the bill perfectly. The Holiday Cottage is a great Christmas book to read at the holidays or any time of the year. What a realistic view into a family’s not so perfect life and how sticking together and supporting each other makes a huge impact in the lives of others.

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Thank you Harlequin/Canary Street Press and NetGalley for my ARC

This is a delightfully festive and cozy holiday read. The setting (an English countryside cottage) is so picturesque and this is perfect if you’re looking for a warm hug of a book to get you in the festive spirit.

The story lost a bit of steam for me once secrets were finally revealed, and the ending felt a bit abrupt; I found myself expecting an epilogue and crashing head first into the acknowledgements instead.

I’m eager to pick up more of Sarah Morgan’s books after this one! It was a delightful escape.

What an awesome Christmas story. I love Sarah Morgan's stories about somewhat dysfunctional families. She has a way with character development that brings the characters to life and tackles emotions within family members like no other. You find yourself cheering for Imogen and also Dorothy and Sara while at the same time realizing they have many hurdles to overcome. Morgan's books are always wonderful stories and this one is no exception.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Canary Street Press for the opportunity to read The Holiday Cottage by Sarah Morgan. Another feel good novel from the inimitable Ms. Morgan - yay!!

A heartwarming Christmas romance! Sarah Morgan has once again crafted a cozy and delightful tale of family and friendship, this time set primarily in a snowy Cotswolds village. I felt transported to the chocolate box cottage at the center of the story, and longed for hot chocolate and a roaring fire in the fireplace. This would be a particularly great read on a cold December eve.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Canary Street Press (Harlequin Trade Publishing) for the privilege of a complimentary ARC. Opinions are my own.

A heartwarming tale of a workaholic young woman who discovers the family she has always longed for, and the joy of the Christmas season.

I loved the bustle of London juxtaposed with the charm and beauty of Holly Cottage and the quaint village setting. All the characters were well developed and I enjoyed the way the plot unfolded...the major twist was certainly a surprise.

I look forward to more from this author.

Synopsis: A woman burnt out from work spends a month over Christmas at a French countryside cottage.
Pros/cons: I was honestly excited to get this arc because the premise reminded me of one of my favorite Christmas movies, The Holiday. Sadly, it was not very similar. While I thought the plot would lean more towards women’s fiction/romance it instead was more about family drama. It wasn’t bad, but just wasn’t the sweet holiday story I was looking for.
Check it out when it’s released next month!

I love Christmas books. This one was no different. You can't help but root for Imogen through the story. A heartwarming story that had a twist in the middle that I wasn't expecting; which in, my opinion, made the book better than most Christmas stories. You should definitely read the story of Imogen and Holly Cottage.

I was thrilled to dive into Sarah Morgan's new Christmas book, especially since it's set in both London and the English countryside. The story features three main female characters whose perspectives add depth and richness to the narrative. I thoroughly enjoyed their strong, compelling voices and appreciated the fantastic supporting male characters.

Reading this book made me want to cozy up in fuzzy socks with a cup of tea. While I felt some parts of the story were a bit rushed and perhaps slightly contrived, it didn't diminish my enjoyment. I read it in one sitting and will definitely recommend it to my girlfriends.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for providing a digital copy for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

If Sarah Morgan writes it, I’m going to read it. Her stories always feel like a warm hug and this one was no different

Imogene Thorne, a successful event planner who loves her job, has created a persona of a great team worker. She has a close knit family, and has a beloved dog, Midas. . She is desperately trying to fit in with her coworkers. In reality, her absent mother detests her, she has no pets, and she is terribly lonely. When her kind boss,Rosalind, realizes Imogene is near burnout, she forces her to take a one month Christmas sabbatical. Dorothy, her favorite client, offers her a country cottage near a small town. When Imogene accidentally discovers clues about her past, she must decide how to move past her painful childhood, and find the strength to create a happier future. This book would make a perfect Hallmark movie.

Intended as a Christmas escape book, this one fell flat for me. I could not connect at all with Imogen; the usual trope of over-achiever/type A personality ready to burn out just went overboard.

I am also not a fan of 'just in time' storylines, meaning just when the main character has something happen to them (gets evicted/fired/dumped by boyfriend); a solution (new home/job/love interest) magically appears within pages to 'solve' the problem. In this case, Imogen was put on forced leave to avoid burnout, and she was generously offered a cottage (exactly like she had described in her dreams) to stay in, rent free. As her mother essentially rejects her and she is left without any family, she discovers she has had a family all along. They knew of her and were watching her for a long time waiting to let her know they existed.

Only in books would this happen.

Of course along with the home/escape, and family comes a man. Insta love at it's peak - just not for me.

Fans of Hallmark movies will eat this up come December, so if that's your jam, you will adore this.

On the surface, Imogene would seem to have it all. A great job, co-workers who are warm and friendly, a caring, forgiving boss, a great family, adorable boyfriend and dog, and....oh, wait, the last three don't exist. Imogene made up to hide her real self from the world. You'll learn why as you read so I don't want to give too much away but, well, let's just say mother issues are at the root of it. Despite the stress of living a lie, she's juggling her fake reality well until, well, no spoilers, but until she can no longer juggle it all. That's when she winds up being invited to spend the Christmas holidays with Dorothy and her family (and her animal menagerie) in picturesque Cotswolds and her life changes. Of course there will be bumps in the road and, hey, this being a Christmas story, a possible romance as she finds the real Imogene.

That's all I'm saying about the plot. As always Morgan does the usual job of intertwining the worlds of three different women, all connecting at some point in time and place. The build up did seem slower than usual but, hey, maybe because that was rain falling outside my window, not snowflakes. I've got to admit, too, that while I've grown accustomed to having a multi-character viewpoint, it does take me awhile to fall into the rhythm and connect, so that may all be on me. In any case, all the holiday and family feels are there, not to mention family drama, and romance. There were some twists that I wasn't expecting, so it most definitely held my interest. The gorgeous, snow-globe worthy setting didn't hurt, either. You'll get to know the characters and Cotswold well as Morgan is a master at writing characters and places you'll feel you know or, at the very least, wish you knew.

Bottom line, if you're looking for a feel good holiday story that focuses on characters and watching them grow as we read, you'll enjoy this book. In fact, grab some hot chocolate, sweet treats, and a cozy sweater to curl up on the couch with as you read. Even better if you have a fireplace to curl up in front of but, hey, you can always use your imagination. Just don't try to build your whole life on it as Imogene did. Thanks author #SarahMorgan and #HarlequinTradePublishing - #CanaryStreetPress for this early dip into Christmas. I'm suddenly feeling the urge for a gingerbread cookie.

“Holiday Cottage”~ Sarah Morgan

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Christmas in July read. Sarah is always a must buy at the holidays and this is no different. A warm, cozy read that made me feel like I was in a warm cottage I didn’t want to leave and honestly it could’ve went on for another 100 pages.

Release Date: September 24th.

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Another cozy Sarah Morgan masterpiece. The Holiday Cottage gives Hallmark Christmas movie vibes in all the best ways, with a beautiful setting, lovable characters, and a wonderfully heartwarming story. This will make a perfect holiday read.

Imogen is a top notch marketing person and planner. It seems as though she works all the time.. Her mother, however, drinks and a fall on a night that Imogen has lots of events to check on 3 at one time. Anyway she is called to the hospital only to be put down by her Mom as she didn't want her there. .Rosalind, her boss does not fire her but requests she take a month off, only she doesn't have anywhere to go. She has an already scheduled lunch with one of her favorite clients, Dorothy . As Imogen is telling her about her time off and why, She offers her the use of her holiday cottage. When Imogen gets there and settled in they invite her to the main house for lunch and there she gets the shocking news the Dorothy is in fact, her grandmother. Thus the story begins. A GREAT READ.