Thanks for the opportunity to listen to this!
Such a cute novella!
I do love this authors books!
I will definitely be telling all of my friends about it!

Feel good Christmas story told in true MKA fashion.. including a few curse words thrown in for good measure. Just wish it was longer. 


Thank you Netgalley for the ARC

I have enjoyed all of Mary Kay Andrews” Books, and Holiday Hideaway is no exception. It’s a cute short story to enjoy around the holiday season.

The best short story ever! Pulls you in from the very first page. Quick light hearted read that will leave you wanting to know more about these characters. Tilley seems to be down on her luck and at the worst time. Christmas! George is making a quick trip to ready his grandfather's house to sale. It just happens to be the place Tilley is hiding out until it's time to move into her new apartment. The laughs our loud moments will have you smiling as you enjoy every page .

Trouble seems to find Matilda ‘Tilly’ Farriday without her even looking for it!

She left her husband six months ago, was kicked out of her apartment because of her cute dog, Smoosh, and her new place isn’t available until January.

That’s not all.

She’s resorted to trespassing; living in a vacant home belonging to Piney Point’s richest citizen, a 96-year-old miserable old man.

The worst part?

If she’s caught in ‘The Crowe’s Nest’, her ex-husband, Denis, who is the town sheriff, would be happy to lock her up.

Denis is the least of her worries - Sticks Holloway has returned to Piney Point.

This was a fantastic holiday novella exploring the humour of Christmas miracles! I was completely absorbed in the story and rooting for Tilly. I laughed and I swooned and concluded that this would make a great movie.

I can always count on Mary Kay Andrews to make me laugh!

I was gifted this copy by Amazon Original Stories and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

I picked this short (under 100 page) story when I was feeling a bit out of sorts. It did cheer me up.

Readers have to be willing to suspend disbelief but,if they do so, this is a fun read.

Tilly is no longer married and is facing some (temporary) housing issues. Her solution? Stay in one of the vacant properties that is on the books of the agency where she is employed. This works just fine until a tenant enters the house leaving Tilly and her dog fleeing to the attic.

This is how the stage has set for an enjoyable and witty holiday read. Since this is a seasonal story, readers can relax and enjoy waiting for the happy ending.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for this title. All opinions are my own.

I always enjoy Mark Kay Andrews books so I was excited to have the opportunity to preview this short story. I had a bit of a hard time getting into the story because I felt Tilly hiding in the attic was a bit far fetch with George in the house. I continued to read and the story and the characters progressed in a way that was heartwarming and entertaining.

Thank you Net Galley, Mary Kay Andrews and Amazon Original Stories for the opportunity to preview this title and the opinions shared are my own

This short story will be available October 29, 2024 just in time for you to cozy up by the fire with this Christmas story.

I so appreciate this opportunity to read an advanced copy. Mary Kay Andrew’s is my favorite author and her surprise novella made my day! It was fabulous just like all her other books. I finished it in one day and only wish it had been longer! Highly recommend 10/10!

Really cute way to kick off the Holiday Spirit. Mary Kay Andrews always has great reads and this novella is no exception!

Holiday Hideaway by Mary Kay Andrews is a delightful holiday romance, brimming with charm and humor. Tilly Farriday, fresh from a divorce, retreats to a rental property, only to have her peace interrupted by the arrival of George Holloway. What ensues is a playful game of hide and seek as Tilly tries to stay unnoticed while George becomes suspicious of the unusual happenings. Although the story is brief, the ending felt a bit rushed, and I wished there had been more time (and pages) dedicated to the characters reconnecting and deepening their relationship. It would have been nice to see their bond develop further. Although the story is brief, the ending felt a bit rushed, and I wished there had been more time (and pages) dedicated to the characters reconnecting and deepening their relationship. It would have been nice to see their bond develop further. This cozy novella combines comedy and romance, making it the perfect holiday escape!

4 stars
Short, sweet, and so MKA! Reading Mary Kay Andrews is like drinking hot cocoa under a fluffy quilt. Comfort food in written form.

I giggled at the mention of Le Seuer peas. They were my dad’s favorite and the bane of my brother’s existence. He called them Little Sewer peas and they bring back happy memories.

MKA’s books are warm and cozy, with a little bit of quirkiness - they're like hanging out with a dear friend. .

Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for the digital ARC in return for an honest review.

Holiday Hideaway is a delightful little short story to get you in the Christmas mood early; the queen of beach reads Mary Kay Andrews never disappoints! I only wish it had been longer, it can be read in an hour, I wish it had been a fully developed novel! I loved the characters it was so cute and charming and really was just what I needed to get ready for Christmas!

Mary Kay Andrews never disappoints me. This is a cute short story holiday rom-com that you could read in an afternoon. As always the stories read like you're part of the action. The characters were relatable and I loved them. I would have read a regular full size book about them!

I thought this was super cute! I loved the hilarity of the story with a woman hiding in the attic of an old house when the owner arrives. This was very sweet.

What would you do if you were Tilly recently divorced and broke? She spent the last of her money on a new apartment, that she can't move into for two more weeks.
Would you p!an on spending two weeks in the Crowd's Nest? One of her rental agency's property that has been vacant. Even though it is more than likely not a good idea.
Well, surprise! George Holloway has just made his arrival and plans to stay. Who is George Holloway, the owner's great nephew.
Delightful and cute short story with humor throughout that had me laughing.
Romance and loved the nostalgia.

Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for the opportunity to read this book.

This was a cute little story. I enjoyed it a lot, as I do with most of Mary Kay Andrews books. I loved the interactions between Tilly and George, but I especially loved Smoosh! An easy, hilarious and heartwarming book!

This was a delightful and quick read that had me laughing out loud from the very beginning. The story follows Tilly, who is secretly staying in a rental owned by the company she works for, when George arrives to prepare the house for sale. With Tilly struggling to find a place to live and unexpected mishaps happening around the property, the reader is taken on a fun journey as these two characters gradually get to know each other. Many thanks to NetGalley for providing an early release of this book!

I enjoyed this Christmas story by Mary Kay Andrews! Tilly finds herself in a pickle a week before Christmas when an “uninvited” guest shows up at the vacation rental that hasn’t been booked. I chuckled throughout and wished Tilly’s story didn’t end! A good story to get you in the holiday spirit!
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I loved this little gem! What a cute story, it got me in the mood for the holiday season ahead. I have never been let down by a Mary Kay Andrews story, and this was no exception! The story follows Tilly, the receptionist for a rental agency, who just happens to be squatting in one of the rental properties that the owner comes to inhabit while she's squatting in it! Tilly tries redirecting George to go crash other places, but it doesn't work, he can't be moved. This story was so, so cute!

A quick little holiday novella by MKA! I devoured this quick little short story.
Appreciated the happy holiday ending!