Such a cute short story of starting over. A divorced woman needs some place to stay for a couple of weeks until her apartment is ready. She decides to stay in a rental property that is rarely rented. While she is there, the owner comes to remodel the place to get it ready to sell. Their text messages alone are worth the read. Laugh out loud funny. What comes next is a heartwarming story of letting go and trying to start again. Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC. I just wish it had been longer.

I devoured this short story. I really which this was a full-length novel. I have so many questions I need answered. This is a great little holiday read.

Cute, definitely predictable and kind of "Christmas-ey". In the sense that does occur around Christmas. A nice quick read and MKA is always good with a holiday trope. I especially enjoyed the banter between the two main characters in their text messages. I felt like the first part of the book was us getting to know the characters and then them getting to know each other but then, BAM, it was over. Another chapter or two could have pushed up my rating by another star, oh and the dog, Smoosh, steals the show! Thanks so much to NetGalley and the author for the pleasure of reading an advanced copy of this holiday short story..

Holiday Hideaway is a novella, so I expected the story to move quickly. However, it seemed choppy & a little unrealistic. Too many random things occurred, and I just felt it didn't mesh well.

A fun short story that put me in the Christmas spirit! Always love Mary Kay Andrews' characters and story line.

Holiday Hideaway is a charming holiday romance about a woman who is a newly singled thirty something whose unauthorized vacation rental turns into a game of hide and seek because the new owner shows up unexpectedly. This is the perfect short read for the Christmas season. The author wrote this well and it had all the Christmas feels. I loved the characters in this book but I especially loved Tilly. Overall this was an amazing short story that I loved so much and would recommend to any reader. Thank you to NetGalley and Publisher for this short story in exchange of my honest review of Holiday Hideaway by Mary Kay Andrews.

This was a cute read...very short. I love MKA, but the novella just didn't do it for me like her full-length novels do. The characters needed more development and the storyline had several holes in it. However, I suppose that's the nature of such a short story. I'll still pick up MKA stories, but will probably stick to the feature-length novels from now on.

This is a super sweet and heartwarming holiday short story. I laughed out loud a lot. If you're looking for something to curl up with this upcoming holiday season, you should pick this. Thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for a chance to read this one early in exchange for an honest review.

This was a sweet short story - a typical book plot but significantly condensed. Initially I found the female main character a bit annoying and highly implausible, but once the story progressed and the two main characters started interacting it was much more enjoyable. No shocking twists or surprises here, but a cozy and cute story with a tidy ending!

****Publishing October 29, 2024****

Tilly is camping out at an empty rental property because she needs a place to stay until she can figure out where to live next. It was all OK, until the owner’s great-nephew, George, showed up to get the house ready to sell, since his Uncle had recently died. Tilly remains in the attic, unbeknownst to George. George starts noticing her movements, but Tilly assures George that it is just a ghost! Can Tilly find another place before George finds out?

A unique story with laugh-out-loud moments that turns into a heartwarming holiday read! I liked how there are relatable characters and a satisfying ending. The humor, the drama, and the entertainment definitely check all the boxes for a fun holiday read! A great book to add to your holiday TBR list!

Thanks to Amazon Original Stories, I was provided an ARC of Holiday Hideaway By Mary Kay Andrews via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Mary Kay Andrews is the queen of holiday romances! While I wished this one was longer, it was a charming short story that had a touch of that holiday spirit nostalgia we always try to recreate every year. I wish we had more time with these sweet characters! Definitely add this book of holiday cheer to your TBR this year.

This short story is the right mix of holiday warmth, sweetness and smiles. This is sure to help build the holiday excitement this season.

A wonderful Christmas short story as only Mary Kay Andrews can write them. Romance and laughs abound in this charming story of Tilly and George

This was a cute little holiday read. I enjoyed it very much. The characters were likable and I found myself rooting for them to get together. It made me feel all warm and fuzzy, Thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I think Smoosh was my favorite part of this story solely because his name was Smoosh.

Pacing was okay for it being a short story, but it felt like we got to the 85% point and then it was like, "oh s**t, I need to wrap this up" so everything was rushed in the last few pages.

It also wasn't super holiday-ish. A quick nod to Christmas plans and some mention of snow, but not too cozy feeling beyond that.

Read this in about an hour, though, so wasn't a total time suck to be disappointed 😬

I've always enjoyed the books I've read by Mary Kay Andrews. Holiday Hideaway is a sweet fast paced short story by the author. It has likeable characters, great dialogue and a storyline you won't want to stop reading.

Tilly is. in between apartments and needs a place to stay, so she's decided to stay for a few weeks near Christmas at her company's derelict property. Realizing she could lose her job if they find out she's squatting, she's out of options, as she's out of options. She think she has it all figured out, until the now-deceased owner's nephew George Holloway shows up to look over the house, as he and a few relatives have inherited it. Can Tilly and her pooch Smoosh be quiet enough to wait this out for 2 weeks, or will George figure out the missing food isn't due to a ghost in the house? A quick and funny short story from Mary Kay Andrews, sure to get you ready for warm fires and homemade cookies. Available as an Amazon original on 10/29/24..

It may be Christmas, but Tilly is not feeling very festive. After surviving a painful divorce, she’s squatting in one of her companies rental properties until her own housing is secured. Things get even worse when the owner shows up and Tilly has to hide in the attic. Of course, Tilly and George meet AND is in the air. This is a short, delightful holiday story that shows why Andrews is such a popular author.

This was such a sweet, nice, perfect novella for the holiday spirit and celebration.
Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Original Storie​s for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Super cute holiday novella from MKA where the good wins out, and the bah humbug can pack itself home. Quick and easy read for anyone wanting a little holiday cheer