****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

What a fun short story! When Tilly is staying at a rental property that her employer manages and the owner arrives, hilarity ensues! As it turns out, they knew each other in high school and the reconnect is heartwarming and fun to read.

Tilly is waiting to move into a new apartment so she is temporarily squatting in a property she manages. Unfortunately the owner has died and his nephew George unexpectedly arrives to renovate the house to sell it. Tilly tries to stay hidden but eventually she is discovered. Will George tell her boss or can they work out an arrangement and share the home for the holidays?

A cute and sweet love story. She is staying in his family's unoccupied house when he shows up to get it ready for sale. Craziness ensues. A fun one.

This was a cute Christmas romance that I enjoyed reading, however the insta-love lets-stay-together-forever-immediately thing kind of threw me off and made it feel a little less believable. That said, the characters were likeable, and I'm a big fan of Smoosh the dog.

Many thanks to Mary Kay Andrews, Amazon Original Stories, & Netgalley for providing me with an ARC.

I love a good holiday tale by Mary Kay Andrews. The short story was sweet and just the perfect little afternoon read. Nothing like a short little romcom to get you into the holiday spirit.

Thank you to Net Galley and Amazon Original Stories for providing me this copy of Holiday Hideaway.

Whenever October hits, I immediately go into holiday mode. Specifically, I get into the Christmas spirit very, very early. Therefore, this book was the perfect short story to get me in the mood for soup season and hot chocolate weather.

Tilly Farraday is in a housing predicament, having just gotten kicked out of her previous apartment due to her dog, Smoosh, and being broke after spending all her money on her new place which, by the way, she can't even move into until January?! So, for the time being, she's "squatting" in one of the vacant rental properties she helps manage. Too bad the original owner has died, and now his great-newphew, George, has shown up to "take care of the property." Now she to figure out what to do, since she can't afford to stay anywhere else, but she also can't let George know she's been staying at his great Uncle's property!

This story was short, cute, and definitely gave off Christmas vibes. The banter between Tilly and George had me LOL'ing, I loved the sarcasm. I wish we got a larger glimpse into their individual characters besides just the knowledge that they were choir mates in their high school glee club. Also, that it was longer, and that the conflict with Tilly's previous relationship, and George's current relationship before running into Tilly, was explored more. But I understand, this is a short story so the conflict resolution is obviously going to run its course pretty fast.

Holiday Hideaway is definitely a feel-good read. All in all, I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to get in the holiday spirit, and just needs an overall cute and sweet story to read to get in the mood for Christmastime!

Cute Christmas short story! Former high school classmates reunite by bumbling happenstance. Tilly needing a place to live covertly lives in the rental property that is vacant. Hiding in the attic when new owner George appears seems like the only option. Upon reuniting they form a bond. Deciding they both have feelings for one another they have a change of plans of their futures. Quite entertaining for just under an hour read for me. Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon for this free advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily

I devoured this beautiful, short meet cute. I love a good quick, small town Christmas romance, and this one fit the bill!

A fun holiday read!

George is back in his hometown to sell the house he inherited from his great-uncle. TIlly is between houses from a divorce and is squatting in George's house. It's funny, not totally Christmasy but a fun story. A quick read for the season.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.