Kiss Me at Christmas by Jenny Bayliss is a heartwarming holiday story that combines the charm of Christmas with the wit and warmth of Nora Ephron’s storytelling. Harriet Smith finds herself in a less than festive mood as the holidays approach. With her daughter choosing New York over their usual celebrations, Harriet’s spirits are at an all time low when she finds herself reluctantly pulled into directing a final Christmas performance at the town's old Winter Theater. I adored the charming small town setting, which exuded a warm and festive ambiance throughout the story. This book really captures the essence of community, forgiveness, and finding joy in unexpected places.

A Christmas romance with a lot of heart! Starting the book, I expected the romance to be the primary storyline; however, this is truly an ensemble book with all the storylines intersecting around efforts to put on a production of a Christmas Carol. This is a very cute, cozy Christmas read!