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This was good but so long for no reason. It would have gotten way more stars from me if it were like 200-300 pages. It dragged often. However, the story was unique. The characters were intriguing. I liked it.

A huge thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for gifting me an ARC of this title!

Jenny Bayliss is a master of the Christmas romcom. Her characters and their feelings and issues feel so AUTHENTIC to real life and that's what makes me enjoy them the most. There's no over the top and crazy antics, just regular people that we can all relate to navigating their way through love around the holidays. I will read every Bayliss Christmas book she publishes.

This was a sweet holiday read! I always enjoy reading this author each winter for a wholesome light hearted romance and this was no different.
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I did not enjoy this which makes me sad because I loved the authors other books! I think it was just too much of a miscommunication that could have been solved in the first chapter. Maybe I just wasn’t in the right mood! Love the authors other books though

Okay I am so sorry but I just could not get into this one. It was probably a me issue. I just didn't connect with any of the three sisters or this small town. Maybe for someone else!

Jenny Bayliss books aren’t for everyone, but they are always for me! She’s done romance in the past, but this is a story of sisters with some romantic subplots weaved in. One may think it is a Christmas novel, but it is a winter solstice themed book? Which means you can read it any time in winter.

This novel is about 3 sisters who had 1 eccentric dad and 3 different mothers. They lived with their mum’s full time but spent a month together with their father each summer. They’ve all had a bit of a falling out as they got older, but after the death of their father they are forced to come together for the reading of his will. In order to gain his estate they have to work together bringing back an old town tradition. Throughout this they work on mending their relationship together but also relationships in other parts of their life.

To me it is a very cozy and heartfelt story. I enjoy how Bayliss crafts a story and her overall authorial voice. I also enjoy that she writes 30s/40s aged woman as her main characters. It is not very popular but is something I always am happy when I come across it. I’ll continue to read whatever her next novel is, because she never misses!

Thank you to Netgalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for the advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for my honest review. I think that this is Jenny Bayliss’ best book yet. It was super cute and perfect for the holiday season. I really enjoyed it!!!!
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This was the perfect story to get me into the holiday spirit. It had major winter/holiday vibes without being too forcefully or cheesy Christmas! I loved the sisters and their funny relationship and thought the ending was so sweet. One star off because the relationships for some reason didn’t all the way do it for me, but I still really enjoyed it! The mysterious aspect of the novel with their father really kept me wanting to read more.

Jenny Bayliss captures the essence of family, love, and reconciliation, making "A December to Remember" a delightful read for the holiday season. A charming tale of three half-sisters brought together by the unexpected twists and turns of their late father's will. The unique setting of an antiques shop and the cozy holiday season provide a delightful backdrop to the story. The characters are well-developed and their individual quirks add depth to the narrative.

Jenny Bayliss can do no wrong when it comes to heartwarming holiday stories! I have read each and every one and loved them all. I am a huge fan of stories about good sister relationships and Winter Solstice is one of my favorite days of the year, so A December to Remember hit me right in the feels and gave me all the warm fuzzies! Jenny nailed it once again, cementing her as my go-to auto-buy holiday author.

Jenny Bayliss is my go-to holiday book author. I absolutely loved the female characters in this story. I’m a sucker for stories with sisters, and these estranged half siblings get together after the passing of their eccentric father. This books gives all the cozy vibes. I’ve never been to England before, but after reading this book it gave me all the snowy English mulled wine vibes.

As is, I did find myself wandering in concentration at times and easily putting this down without an urge to pick it back up for days at a time but cute enough. I really love the family connection and aspect of that.

Felt a little too long - could have cut some of the middle out - but I enjoyed it! Enjoyed the shared dynamic as we don’t often get that in holiday books, at least not as in depth as this was!

4.5 stars. A warm and wintry treat. Three estranged half sisters are called back to their late father’s village to fulfill a series of eccentric quests and possibly mend their relationship. Sweet and romantic.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the ARC to review. All opinions are my own.

The cover of this book truly matches the lovely plot and atmosphere inside the book, and when it comes to Christmas books I really just want to feel like I’m living inside a small town Christmas wonderland and that’s exactly how this book felt. I also loved the plot and premise of three sisters who are growing closer again despite all the chaos going on their respective lives. The small towns vibes were VIBIN’ hard, and I found every single aspect charming and delightful. If you’re looking for one more book to get under your belt before Christmas, I couldn’t recommend this enough. It’s cozy, it’s captivating and it’s incredibly well written. Loved, loved, loved. 5 stars!

Jenny Bayliss does it again! Such a beautiful holiday novel about family and the relationship between sisters. I loved Bayliss’s rich descriptions that brought the town of Rowan Thorp and the North family to life. It was as if I was in the novel with them when they were planning the winter solstice festival. A warm holiday hug in a book.

After their father’s death, three very different half sisters (Maggie, Simone, and Star) reunite in Rowan Thorpe for the reading of Augustus’s will. However, their father has orchestrated a series of hoops through which they must jump to unlock their inheritance—the last thing any of them want to do. But Maggie and Star desperately need the money. And who would Simone be to resist? Through hilarious goose chases, small-town mishaps, and one heart-warming winter solstice celebration, love, hope, and reconciliation is in the air, if only the three sisters can let themselves grasp it.

I really enjoyed this! I think Jenny Bayliss has only gotten better with each book she writes. She knows how to write a cozy winter romance! Each sister had a very different story, and I loved reading about each one.

Loved this book! Three estranged sisters are brought back together after their father's death to complete a project he left for them. Each sister has their own struggles that they are working through and grow closer together as the story goes along. A cozy winter book

Three sisters are brought back together by their dad who recently passed. As instructed in his will, they organize a winter solstice festival for their small town of Rowan Thorpe. A story filled with unconventional romances, a tight knit community and sister bonds. While it was difficult to keep track of every side character, I was able to connect with the sisters and found the story enjoyable. It was cozy and heartwarming, and while ideal for the holiday season, it could be read anytime of the year. Thank you to NetGalley and Putnam Books for this e-ARC for my honest review.

I could not finish this book. I’m not sure what it is about Jenny Bayliss’ books but I have found myself bored with the most recent ones. It’s a big bummer. The synopsis was promising, but it just didn’t work for me.

Thank you NetGalley for the early copy of this book.