What a delightful Christmas romance! Fans of Hallmark Christmas movies will get all the feel-good vibes. I loved that Pamela Kelley included three different generations with more than a casual mention. All three women were in a place of change and open to where things could go. I was more invested in Riley and her mother's storylines but really enjoyed Franny's. I won't go into the plot but you can read the publisher's synopsis. The Christmas Inn is just what I want in my Christmas reading.
Narration: Stephanie Németh-Parker did a fabulous job with the narration. Her various voices were easily distinguishable. I loved how she told Pamela Kelley's story and highly recommend going with the audio!

This book is a festive, holiday romance book with a little bit of romance for people of all ages .

Riley has lost her job just before the holidays and goes home to help her mum with the family Inn after learning her mother broke her leg. There are many small storyline with the friendly villagers and visitors of Cape Cod.

Though from time to time I found the book a bit preachy on different topics brought up in the story— but overall the book carried a magical feeling and was a cozy ,light read.

The Narrator was great with all the voices helped to drawn me into the story even more and helped me invest in the characters as they felt very individualistic.

Thank you to Netgalley and MacMillan Audio for this ALC. This is my honest review.

4.5⭐️ rounded up*
Talk about a sweet palette cleanser of a book!


I am thankful to have gotten the audioARC for free from Netgalley and Macmillan Audio so I can leave my voluntary and honest review.

This a straightforward cozy feel good book. Warning? Don’t read while hungry 😋 as food mentions are constant throughout.

It was a happy surprise that this took place on Cape Cod (I really need to start reading full descriptions). So if you’re a long time visitor or a local it’s fun to hear all the different real locations mentioned.

I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was pleasant to listen to and spoke at a great speed without any rate adjustments. She was consistent with her different voices and her vocals added to building the world in your mind.

If you’re looking for a sweet holiday, hallmark-esque experience that takes place on Cape Cod and filled with food and details of making said food, this book is for you!



My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars and I rarely round up. I did round up in this instance. Not because it was a literary masterpiece or that I’ll read it over and over but in comparison to this type of safe feel good genre. So compared to other books that I typically enjoy, it wouldn’t be as high of a rating but I’m doing things a bit differently with this one.

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again

Riley loses the job that she loved right at Christmas time. Her mother has broken her leg and could use some help running her inn in Chatham (Cape Cod). So Riley heads there to help out and brings her business expertise to help attract more tourists to the inn. She's left her boyfriend in NYC because he's a lawyer on the partner track at his firm and he's always working long hours. She hopes that will lessen once he becomes a partner. Meanwhile she is searching for a new job that will bring her back to Manhattan.

There are people staying at the inn who are visiting short term, and there are a few who are there for longer stays because they have need for a temporary place to live. This story has old friends, former loves, people reliving their youthful joys. In Cape Cod, there are friends, solutions to problems, and fresh starts. The characters enjoy each other's company, wine, and eating out.

This is a perfectly fun read for the holiday season. It's everything Pamela Kelley fans expect from her books.

I had both the ebook and an audio copy of the book. The narrator did a wonderful job.

Five Heartwarming Stars

The Christmas Inn follows several people but Riley Sanders is the main. I enjoyed everyone's story but especially Riley's. Her second chance romance was so sweet.

Riley is let go from her marketing job, AI is just taking over apparently, so with no job keeping her busy she heads home to help her mother who has a broken leg. Riley spends the Holiday season falling in love with her hometown, meeting back up with old friends (including her ex boyfriend), making new friends, and remembering what life is like at a slower pace.

I recommend this if you enjoy a sweet, closed-door, Christmas theme, second chance romance. Stephanie does a fantastic job of bringing this story to narrated life.

Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and the author for the opportunity to read and review this story. The opinions are my own.

A great holiday story. Three women navigating through life’s changes. Rekindling old loves, dealing with loss and deciding on career decisions the three women bond over making decisions. Thank you to NetGalley for this free advanced copy. I’m leaving this review voluntarily

Such a sweet and cozy Christmas book! I loved getting insight to all the characters in Chatham and the Inn setting during the Holiday was so special and magical. This is one of those books that you'll want to read sitting next to a Christmas tree drinking hot chocolate surrounded by your loved ones. This whole book just felt like a warm hug! There wasn't anything crazy that happened or shocking drama, but I think that's why it worked. It was just heartwarming when you need a light read. I definitely recommend for a feel good holiday book!

I really enjoyed this book. If you are a fan of Hallmark Christmas Movies, this book is right up your alley.

It is about Riley who is in marketing and lives in Manhattan. Riley gets laid off, and she goes home to help her mother run the bed and breakfast after a fall and subsequent broken leg. Like I said, Hallmark Movie. Riley reconnects with an old flame, Aiden, who is staying at the BnB while his house is being repaired after flooding.

This story is light and enjoyable. The story flowed well and the narrator did a fantastic job.

Thank you Macmillian Audio via Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

I am in love with anything Pamela Kelley writes. The Christmas Inn was no exception. As expected, I loved it!

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for this arc!

What a cute cozy holiday romance! This was such a cute book. I couldn’t stop listening to it. My first by the author but won’t be my last.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for advanced access to The Christmas Inn by Pamela M. Kelley.

Pamela M. Kelley never disappoints. The Christmas Inn is filled with love, reality, and Christmas cheer. It's the perfect book to read/listen to during the holiday season.

If you enjoy Hallmark Christmas movies, you'll love this book.
Publication date is September 24, 2024.

Such a sweet and cozy Christmas book! I loved getting insight to all the characters in Chatham and the Inn setting during the Holiday was so special and magical. This is one of those books that you'll want to read sitting next to a Christmas tree drinking hot chocolate surrounded by your loved ones. This whole book just felt like a warm hug! There wasn't anything crazy that happened or shocking drama, but I think that's why it worked. It was just heartwarming when you need a light read. I definitely recommend for a feel good holiday book!