“Holiday Hideaway” is a short story by Mary Kay Andrews. In typical Andrews fashion, this is a cute little romance - with a different take on a meet-cute. Just because one knows how it’s going to end, doesn’t mean that the ride to get to the conclusion is a bad one. I found myself wondering, a few times, how things were going to happen and being surprised by the direction Ms. Andrews took - always a good sign. It was a quick, fast, and enjoyable read!

Tillie who is homeless over the holidays moves into an empty house Enter George there those’ll his house and you have a charming Christmas story. Great reading!

Christmas is coming and here’s Mary Kay Andrews gift to readers. A crumbling seaside mansion, an unhappy tech magnate and a briefly homeless real estate property manager are wrapped up and delivered with a bow. Tilly Faraday is the newly divorced, unlucky realtor, camping out in the empty house until she and her charming rescue dog can move into her new rental. After the new owner George Holloway appears, she’s forced to hide out in the attic until he leaves. But he doesn’t leave and after an accident the two meet for what turns out to be the second time. High School was a long time ago but feelings linger and soon Tilly and George realize what is really important in their lives. This is a short, sweet story that will leave you with a smile. Thank you, Mary Kay Andrews! 5 stras.

Thank you to NetGalley, Amazon Original Stories and Mary Kay Andrews for this ARC.

Mary Kay Andrews NEVER disappoints ~ this is a short story with all of the pieces required for
an hour in front of a fire with a cup of cocoa. When you’re done reading, you can put the story
in order in your own head, and then have a lovely afternoon or evening.

I know this is a short story and all, but I feel like it needed just a handful of extra pages to really seal the deal on the love story between Tilly and George. The first 80% or so of this story was so good and the pace was wonderful, but it seemed like the ending was rushed and there wasn’t anytime for there to really have a bond formed between the two characters. Despite that, it was still an adorable clean Christmas romance that I’d recommend for just about any age.

I enjoyed this, it was very cute. The first 70% is a great pace and sets up for a potentially great story, then it just gets super rushed and ended. There wasn't much time for them to build a connection actually being together, I know it's a short story, but just a handful more of pages could have really given them a better bond to make their interest in each other feel believable.

Thank you, Amazon Original Stories, for the ARC.

Such a good adult wholesome romance!

Expect no strings attached (no, not talking about spice here!). The main characters were involved with their respective partners. However, issues get resolved and communication well executed as adults are supposed to do so.

Such a short delightful story.

I love the dog so much!

The ending is perfect!

And that cover has my heart!

MKA writes the best holiday stories! Short, sweet, and put you in a festive mood! So excited to get this one for this holiday season. Thank you!