I really enjoyed this book! While the plot wasn’t especially unique or groundbreaking, it had a comforting, heartwarming feel that made it an ideal read during the holiday season. The story provided the kind of cozy escapism that’s perfect for curling up by the fire or listening to while preparing for the festivities.

What stood out most to me were the characters. They were well-crafted, relatable, and felt like real people, which made it easy to connect with their journeys. Their personalities and interactions brought the story to life and kept me engaged.

My only critique is that some sections felt a bit weighed down by excessive detail. While the descriptions helped create a vivid picture of the setting and characters’ lives, a bit more conciseness would have kept the pacing smoother. Despite this, it was still an enjoyable and uplifting read that I would recommend to anyone looking for a feel-good book during the holidays!

This was the perfect cozy listen during some dreary winter commuting days! Heartwarming & endearing, I instantly felt attached to the characters. The same feeling that Hallmark movies give where you don’t care if you know who is going to end up with who, just as long as the journey there is full of festive cheer, coziness, and love.

This was such a heartwarming story. Riley's character development as the story progressed was just what I like to see. Self-realization, working on becoming a better person, and being open to Aiden, her high school sweetheart. The whole setting of the inn at Christmas time, crackling fires, hot cocoa, and the sense of family that develops between those closest to you even if not a blood relative. Truly a feel-good Christmas novel.

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This was a nice little story that gives you all the Christmas small town feels. I really enjoyed listening to this as the narrator had such a great voice. It is refreshing to read books with mature characters and I don't mean mature in age. People you feel like you can kinda relate to and imagine the setting. There are a lot of food and wine references which I thought was a lot of fun. I am curios if the book has any of the recipes in it. Overall it was a nice cozy read and perfect for the season.


Thank you to Macmillian Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this book.

As I while I enjoyed this book. However listening to this I did struggle a bit keeping track of all the characters and story lines right away. There were 3 different storylines to follow and although I liked Franny I wasn’t sure her storyline was needed in this book. I honestly forgot about her until about half way through when she was mentioned again and I was questioning what was happening for a bit.

Reading The Christmas Inn was like watching a Hallmark Christmas movie. It was like a warm hug. I just loved it. There were several character stories happening at once but it was so easy to follow. Riley loses her job right before Christmas. As she is venting to her sister, she learns that her mom broke her leg and could use some help at her Inn. She is happy to help. While at the Inn she sees that her mom is lonely. There is a guest who lost her sister stying through the month of December to follow the letters her sister sent her of things to do after she dies. Riley's high school sweetheart and his little boy are also staying at the Inn until their house their house is being renovated. There is found family and some romances. All the sweet hometown feels of small town Christmas. It was just what I wanted this holiday season. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the audio arc in exchange for my honest review.

This book was exactly what I needed. 💞 Thank you! I enjoy reading light holiday reads in December, and The Christmas Inn did not disappoint! I adore Hallmark-style stories, and the Cape Cod Christmas time setting was absolutely perfect. 📚
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In The Christmas Inn by Pamela Kelly, Riley Sanders loses her job just before Christmas and returns to her family’s inn on Cape Cod to help her mother, who’s recovering from a broken leg. Riley reconnects with her sense of family, forms a bond with Franny, a guest dealing with her own loss, and rekindles a romance with Aidan, her high school sweetheart and widowed father of a young son. ⛄ What starts as a holiday visit becomes a heartwarming journey of love, family, and with plenty of Christmas spirit. 🎁
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I listened to this one and the narrator, Stephanie Nemeth-Parker, was wonderful. A perfect pick to narrate this book.🎧
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If you’re looking for a cozy, heartwarming holiday story, The Christmas Inn is the perfect audiobook to set the festive mood!

Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this audio book.

Nice little hallmark-ish christmas love story. Fun to listen to, although there were a few moments that I felt was just unnecessary filler scenes that put me off a little. But it was a nice story to listen to while wrapping presents! The narrator did a good job.

I truly enjoyed this book—it had that cozy, heartwarming Hallmark movie vibe that I love in a Christmas read. What stood out to me was the theme of second chances, beautifully explored through women at various stages of life. I also adored how books were a central focus throughout the story. Without a doubt, I’d happily pick up another book by this author!

This was a charming read with likable and relatable characters. The story was told from several points of view which helped to know the characters better. i liked that a few sub-plots were going on at the same time as Riley and Aiden's love story. It kept the plot interesting. Riley and Aiden made a great match because they made each other a priority. The characters were always eating something yummy at dinner or get-together! The tight-knit community was part of the charm of this book. I was hoping recipes would be included. I also listened to the audiobook which was excellent with each character having their own voice. It is a great book to get you in the holiday mood!

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Macmillian Audio for the ARC and audiobook in exchange for my honest review!

Sometimes I want to step into a Christmas story and live there for a while.

THE CHRISTMAS INN was one such story. Feel-good family vibes and a second chance love story were the highlights here. And a happy ending, because that’s why we read these stories.

I loved the Cape Cod setting! I grew up just off the Cape, so this book took me home. I squealed a little when the characters went to Edaville Railroad, which was the holiday destination when I was a kid.

My one complaint is the volume of wine and cheese talk. I mean, seriously, it’s A LOT. These characters could be spokespeople for wine and cheese companies.

Aside from that, I loved the characters and the distraction from real life.

I listened to the audiobook. Stephanie Nemeth-Parker did a fantastic job with the narration. She brought me right into the story and made me believe it.

*Thanks to Macmillan Audio for the free audiobook download.*

Definitely the perfect book to cozy up for the holidays. I love reading Christmas themed books during the month of December, and this one hit the spot! I loved the cast of characters, and that it was not only a romance, but about the love of family & strangers who become friends.

Riley Sanders loves her job as a copywriter at a marketing firm. But when her entire section is replaced by AI shortly before Christmas she's left reeling - until she learns that her widowed mother has broken her leg and needs some temporary help to run her inn on Cape Cod. She agrees that the timing is perfect and is happy to go home for the holidays to help out - but she plans to get back to her life and the job hunt in the big city as soon as possible. But the universe may have different plans.
The Christmas Inn is just the type of book I like to read as the winter holidays approach. It has all the cozy feels, a charming setting, and interesting characters to care about. I live in Florida because I only like cold weather in small, infrequent doses, but I can enjoy it vicariously with a good holiday book. This is a second-chance romance, a later-in-life romance, and just an all-around feel-good story. I listened to the audiobook, which was nicely narrated by Stephanie Németh-Parker, and can highly recommend the audio for those who like to read with their ears. However you chose to read, it's a lovely book for the holiday season.
Thanks to Netgalley, St. Martin's Press, and Macmillan Audio for providing copies for an unbiased review.

While this book contributed to my annual dose of Hallmark-y Christmas fluff, it did not land for me as a holiday favorite. The storyline is cute - city girl returns to Cape Cod to help her injured mother with holiday season at the family business. She runs into an old boyfriend, there's a hunky handyman, and there's a charming side story about an older woman grieving her sister's death. However, the story pokes along with a ton of extraneous detail and dated references. One dude is described as "of average build" as though this were a police report. The descriptions are so over-detailed that I got annoyed - reminds me of when I had writing assignments due with a word count requirement and I'd go back in and add a bunch of extra words everywhere I could. Sigh - wanted to love it.

Pamela M Kelley doesn’t disappoint. The Christmas Inn is a perfect Christmas book. It will definitely put you in the mood for Christmas. If you love a good Hallmark movie this book is for you. I loved the cast of characters. It’s set in Cape Cod n a very cute small town.

Sweet holiday read, similar to a Hallmark movie. Enjoyed the characters and how their lives intersected at the Inn. The story is predictable but still enjoyable and full of cozy things like books, cinnamon tea and found family. Audio narration was great. Thanks to #macaudio2024 for the copy!

Another heartwarming book written by Pamela M Kelly. The characters are extremely likeable. This book is like a cozy hallmark movie that you don’t want to end. Riley loses her job in Manhattan right before Christmas but the timing works out. Her mother broke her leg so it’s a perfect time to go to Chatham to help out with her bed and breakfast. Of course there’s a love story! I listened to the audio version. Such a good holiday read.

Thank you NetGalley and MacMillian Audio for providing me with the arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

A cozy Christmas book to kick off the upcoming holiday season.

Riley Sanders didn’t plan on being without at job just before Christmas, but an unplanned trip home to Cape Cod might be just what the doctor ordered. She’s happy to help at the inn and thinks up new ways to drum up business to ensure the rooms stay booked.

Her trip home helps her to see how truly important family is and that second chances sometimes come along at just the right time.

I really enjoyed the narrator and felt she added to the telling of the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me to listen to an ALC of this novel. #NetGalley #TheChristmasInn

This was a warm and joyous holiday story. I very much enjoyed both the story and the narration. I particularly appreciated the three storylines about the three women, each at different stages in their lives. As I approach 60, I really enjoy reading about women of my age experiencing life on their terms.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This was such a delightful read, and precisely what I required to commence the holiday season. It evokes memories of the holiday movies I usually watch, particularly those featuring the wonderful characters we encounter and witness grow throughout the film. I relish cozy holiday movies with satisfying endings.