This is the first book I have read by Sarah Morgenthaler, and it has made me want to read everything she's ever written!.
A truly beautiful story full of characters you can't help but love, and a storyline that had me completely invested to the very end.
A fabulous festive read!

Sarah Morgenthaler is back and I could cry from excitement. When I saw she was back and writing again after some much needed time away, I legit screamed at my phone from happiness. I absolutely adore her previous books and just knew she would come back stronger than ever.

This story was seriously so incredible. Sarah has this incredible ability to mesh heavy and sensitive topics with beautiful romance. Her characters are amazing and you are rooting for them the entire story. This absolutely made me cry too. I’ve been thinking about this book nonstop since finishing it and I just want to scream into the void that everyone needs to pick this book up.

I’m unbelievably excited that Sarah is back and this was a stunner of a book to announce her return. I don’t know Sarah personally, but I am so so so incredibly proud of her and adore her with my entire heart. Thank you for writing the stories you do.

This was a just a great read. I was just all in the story.
Loved the MCs. Lovely written book. i enjoyed more than I expected I would

A fair warning if you've never read Sarah's books, they will make you want to pack up and move somewhere cold. Even if you live in NC and would never make through a rural Idaho winter. :)

I've been waiting a long time to read Sarah's next book, and I was still not prepared. If you're a fellow fan of Moose Springs, you'll feel right at home with Sarah's sweet storytelling, loveable characters, and gorgeous settings. But this book had a heartfelt depth to it beyond any of her others. I hate that her own grief is what gives her the ability to write complex feelings and heartbreak so well, but this book moved me to tears on multiple occasions. What a beautiful tribute to deep and enduring love through all the hard things of life.

The deep friendships of this book, particularly between Jess and Sienna, are so lovely. And also, so delightfully silly. Everyone needs a Jess in their life.

My only complaint (and it is a big one), is that I'd really like Sarah to figure out what it would take for Ulysses to wander on down to Idaho. I love all of these new animals on the ranch, but... doesn't every ranch need a moose? Just think about it, Sarah!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinions!

Sarah Morgenthaler returns with The Christmas You Found Me, a new romance that tugged at my heartstrings, trying its best to break me down into uncontrollable sobbing. But fear not, while it packed an emotional punch, it also left me hopeful and smiling.

The Christmas You Found Me is a holiday romance set in a small town in beautiful Idaho. With her divorce finally official, Sienna is trying her best to move on, focusing on her ranch and animals instead of her past. When her best friend Jess decides to annoy Sienna’s ex by putting up flyers around town advertising ‘Husband for Hire’, Sienna is surprised when an applicant finds her at the local coffee shop. Guy is new in town, unaware that the ad is a joke, and desperate to find work to pay for his very sick daughter’s medical treatment.

Sienna can’t stop thinking about the desperation in Guy’s eyes, especially after she meets Emma, his adorable four year old daughter with late-stage kidney disease. Sienna comes up with an even better plan: marrying Guy so Emma can be covered under her insurance.

This one has a great cast of characters, from Sienna, Guy, and Emma, to Jess, and even Micah, Sienna’s ex. There was plenty to keep me reading, as well, from the marriage of convenience shenanigans, to Emma’s illness, to the holiday festivities, and even to the drama with Micah. I could tell this was the start of a new series for Morgenthaler, and I’m eager to see which side character will be the focus of the next book.

Guy’s love for his daughter is so big, and when it eventually includes Sienna, it’s the sweetest thing. He’s strong, but also a gooey cinnamon roll of a man.

And Emma is adorable. Sometimes when children are portrayed in romance novels, they can come across as cheesy, but Emma is her own character, personable and unique.

I also enjoyed the small-town setting, the long history of Sienna’s family home, as well as her history with her ex complicating her future.

While The Christmas You Found Me IS festive, it isn’t overly saturated with Christmas, so it would be fine to read any time of the year, as well. Heartwarming and emotional, The Christmas You Found Me deserves a spot on your TBR!

I read my first holiday novel of the year and loved it. The Christmas You Found Me by Sarah Morgenthaler came out in September and is the perfect emotional, feel good story leading up to the Christmas season. This one is closed door and is so cute. Marriage of *purpose* and single father with a child suffering from kidney failure. There are a lot of funny moments and a few moments that gutted me and made me cry. You'll fall in love with Gus and will be rooting for little Emma.

I have been patiently waiting for a new release from Sarah, as I loved her Moose Springs Alaska series. I am so happy she is back and can't wait to read more by her.

Fresh off her bitter divorce, Sienna's bestie puts an ad in their small-town newspaper for "Husband-for-Hire." What starts as a joke turns into an adventure you wouldn't expect. Sienna meets Guy in the coffee shop and while he's handsome and kind, and willing to help her on her cattle farm, she can not jump into another marriage. That is until she meets Guy's daughter, Emma, who is in Stage-five chronic kidney disease. Emma needs a transplant but without proof of being able to afford Emma's anti-rejection meds, she can't stay on the transplant list. What begins as a marriage of convenience turns into such a sweet relationship with Emma at the center. Get some tissues for this one!

There are so many things I loved about this book. This is Sarah Morgenthaler's first release after the horrible accident that claimed her husband's life. To be able to write such a heartwarming story after such a tragedy made me love this book (and the author) even more!

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

THE CHRISTMAS YOU FOUND ME is an absolutely heart-wrenching but wonderful holiday romance about sienna naples, a recently-divorced cattle rancher whose best friend puts out a "husband for hire" ad for her as a joke to celebrate her divorce being finalized. but when guy maple, a single dad caring for his four year old with chronic kidney disease, shows up to answer the ad, sienna agrees to marry him to help emma get the kidney transfer she needs. after all, it's just a marriage of convenience and they won't fall in love, right?

this was such a beautiful story about love, family, and second chances. while this story does deal with some heavy subjects (and is one of the rare few books to have made me cry!!), it was so incredibly heartwarming and it really got me in the holiday spirit (in october, no less). this is my first book by morgenthaler, but i will definitely be checking out more of her books.

read if you like:
- cattle rancher fmc
- single dad mmc
- marriage of convenience

thanks to netgalley and sourcebooks casablanca for the advanced copy!

The Christmas You Found Me is Sarah Morgenthaler’s sweet Christmas romance about family. The story takes place in a small town in Idaho where everyone interferes in others’ business and involves a marriage of convenience for health insurance reasons. The Christmas You Found Me should be made into a Hallmark movie.
Sienna Naples's family has owned a ranch in Idaho for generations, and she assumed responsibility after her parents died. On the day that her divorce became final, Sienna’s best friend published a “Husband Wanted” ad in the town’s newspaper as a joke. Then a handsome stranger approached Sienna about the ad, wanting to have a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Guy Maple is a construction worker from Montana, and a single father to a very sick four-year-old daughter. Emma has stage-five chronic kidney disease and needs a kidney transplant. Unfortunately, Emma can’t stay on the transplant list unless Guy can prove that he can afford the anti-rejection medications. He needs better health insurance and a higher income in order to prolong his precious daughter’s life.
Of course, lonely Sienna agrees to marry handsome Guy in order to save adorable little Emma. They quickly bond as a family and Sienna falls in love with the perfect Guy. The reader waits anxiously for Emma’s health crisis to be resolved in time for Christmas.
The Christmas You Found Me is a well-written holiday romance perfect for fans of Hallmark movies. While I personally prefer more realistic stories, I found the characters to be very engaging and was drawn into the story.
I received an advance review copy (ARC) from the NetGalley and SourceBooks Casablanca for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

A really sweet but heavy holiday read. I really expected it to end a different way, but I’m happy with the ending and everyone’s conclusion.

4.5 rounded up! This was very sweet, very cheesey, and perfect for holiday reading. It was a fun play on the marriage of convenience trope and the Hallmark movie vibes made it really fun. Nothing major bothered me other than there were a few times where I felt like the author was writing about something to make a point and it didn't blend in as seamlessly as I would have liked.

I did not expect to get super emotional while reading this story. Yet I found myself crying. Sienna Naples had just divorced her husband. Her friend put up ads around town looking for husband number 2 as a joke. Sienna didn't expect anyone to actually answer the ad. Enter Guy Maple. He's desperate for his daughter to get a kidney transplant so he'll do anything to show her medical team that he will be able to get the anti-rejection meds she'll need for life. I have a soft spot for kids in stories. Emma pulled at my heartstrings. Sienna and Guy may have started their relationship with a marriage of convenience but it bloomed into one of love and support, compassion and teamwork. This might not have been a rom-com full of funny moments and banter, but it was a great reminder about the reason for the season and opening our hearts to those who need it.

I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher at my request and voluntarily left this review.

I am a big fan of Sarah Morgenthaler's writing. I love how I can feel immersed in the environment and can picture everything she describes. This book was a little tough for me though because there was just so much sadness. I also felt the amount of time that passed made this more of an insta-love story. There was a particular event that occurred at the ranch and the reaction by the FMC felt very unrealistic. I enjoyed the small-town ranch vibe and the supportive community. I look forward to future books by this author.

Sarah Morgenthaler has done it again! The Christmas You Found Me is a sweet, heartfelt holiday romance. There is so much more substance than you might initially imagine for a romance, the characters feel real and while the premise is a little silly, there's a lot of character depth and development in The Christmas You Found Me.

Perfect for fans of Emily Stone, Abby Jimenez, and Jenny Bayliss.

I am just getting into cheesy Christmas romance for the season, and already this one is knocking it out of the park! This book is so much more than you think it will be on the surface. While it has a rather ludicrous beginning, what comes after is so real, heartwarming, and wonderful. I was crying at the end! It is very well written and the audio is extremely well done. Certainly add this to your list for a little holiday magic this year!

I have to thank the publisher for granting me this arc, because I had the chance to discover a beautiful and heartbreaking story that moved me SO much. I fell in love with Sienna and Guy since the very beginning, and don't let me start talking about Emma, because that little cutie pie was the world.
The story is quite simple in the synopsis, so what makes it so special?
The strength of this story, that envelops you like it was real, like the character were real, and that doubled the emotional effect of what was narrated. I couldn't be indifferent to Guy's suffering for Emma's health and his efforts to give her the treatment she needed and to not let her be cut off the transplant list, as much as I was involved in Sienna's insecurities toward the chance to be happy again after a marriage failure.
And even if The Christmas You Found Me covers approximately just few weeks, the narration never gave the impression of being too hasty and improbable. On the contrary, I loved how the chemistry and the attraction was clear since the very beginning but neither Sienna or Guy rushed what was between them. He understood her fears and respected them, always asking her to verbalize her needs and her limits. Their love was made from little gestures and attention, and an inevitability that felt like destiny.
Same goes for parenting. Sienna never had a baby before, and found herself with a little girl around her. I appreciated the way she didn't pretend to be her mother out of nowhere, but she looked at the way Guy dealt with her, just adding her presence and support. She was scared lots of time of not being enough, and she always put Emma's feelings and health above anything. That didn't mean the baby was perfect. She made mistakes too, and again I appreciated how Sienna and Guy dealt with them.
Moreover, a praise for how Sarah spoke about grief, and after reading the author's acknowledgments it made more sense. Her lost is a clear raw feeling that will hit you hard, but it'll be totally worth it. I cried all my tears at the end, but at the same time I would have given the world for another 100 pages about these three.
So, I totally recommend this reading BUT be aware of the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book.

This book is such a cozy holiday romance! It brings together all the love and festive vibes you want for the season. The cute small-town setting and lovable characters make it a feel-good, heartwarming read that totally captures the magic of Christmas. It’s the perfect mix of warmth and joy, and definitely one to add to your holiday reading list!

I had never heard of this author before reading this book & I am hooked from now on. This book was absolutely wonderful!

It’s the perfect comfort read with a feel-good story that is so so sweet. I will be talking about this book for years to come. I literally finished it in one sitting bc I was so wrapped in the story and obsessed with the characters.

I have been looking forward to this book ever since I read and loved Morgenthaler's Moose Springs, Alaska series. I was so excited to see that she had a new book coming out that I immediately went and requested this one when I saw that it was available on Netgalley. A huge thank you to the publisher for giving me the chance to read an early digital copy of this book. The Christmas You Found Me is like a warm hug, and it is definitely the perfect holiday read to get you into the spirit of the holidays and make you think about the true meaning of the season. There was so much that I loved about this book. I loved everything from the main characters to Guy's adorable little girl. to all of their stories, and the single-dad romance trope that I love to see. Is there anything more swoony than a man with a little girl who has his heart? I was totally invested in the story from the beginning, and I wanted to keep reading to find out what was going to happen, even though I already knew to expect a happy ending. I had high expectations for this book and it definitely lived up to my expectations!

Thank you Dreamscape Media and Netgalley for my complimentary audiobook in exchange for an honest review.


This was an emotional holiday read. You will fall in love with all of the characters and this was a beautiful romance. I really enjoyed this on audiobook.