Who buys a house without visiting and touring it? Ivy Perkins does! Ivy is seeking a place to work and to heal after her divorce. She lost her husband, her best friend, her house, and her business in the divorce. She buys the Four Roses farmhouse (more of a fixer upper than she realized), and she, her chickens and her dog Punkin find a home with a Christmas past. Her realtor Ezra Wheeler provides not only advice and handiwork but also the romance element of this delightful story.

In going through the items left by the family of previous owners Bob and Betty Rae Rose, Ivy discovers a Santa suit and an incredible history. 'Big Bob' and Betty Rae took the job of Santa to heart and provided gifts for the needful children of the area. One child's letter asking Santa to bring her father home from the war was found tucked in the Santa suit's pocket. This letter spurs Ivy to find what happened to this family. As she investigates, she becomes acquainted with the town and townspeople.

The Santa Suit is hit - charming, uplifting with a heartwarming ending. A wonderful book to recommend to readers!

Thanks to St. Martin's Press, Mary Kay Andrews and NetGalley for this ARC.

Loved the book. Interesting story about leaving the old life to start off new. New location & new take on life. Loved the attitude of Ivy Perkins, the main character with taking on a new home and old town traditions. Christmas lives on in this story. If it’s close to the holiday season and you want to feel happy, this will hit the spot!

The Santa Suit by @marykayandrews was just the best little Christmas surprise! Fantastic way to kick off the Christmas season! A little Christmas spirit, a little romance, and a lot of fun to read! Absolutely love all of Ms Andrews books and The Santa Suit was a particularly wonderful wintertime treat! The connections made with friends and family throughout the book will give you all the warm fuzzies you need to keep you warm this winter!

Very well written book. Really enjoyed this author, would definitely read more by this author and recommend on my book IG

Summer starts with MKA, and now, so does Christmas. From the publisher "From Mary Kay Andrews, the New York Times bestselling author of Hello, Summer, comes a novella celebrating the magic of Christmas and second chances in The Santa Suit."

I start reading Christmas books and watching Christmas movies the day after Halloween. Yes, I am proudly one of "those people" who adores the magic of the holidays and tries to make them last as long as possible. In this novella, Mary Kay Andrews has written the perfect second chance Christmas story that will make you want to refurbish your own farmhouse and check out a good junk sale. I just hope Hollywood comes to it's senses and adapts this into a film!

This was such an enjoyable book! It's a great one to read to get into the holiday spirit! Mary Kay Andrews always produces an entertaining read, and I look forward to all of her titles.

A quick read (actually a listen) for me to enjoy while I'm doing Christmas in July stuff. I have to say, it was a little quirky...like why did we need to know the plumber has a baby mama that is his ex who he pays in cash cause his wife doesn't know about ??? I loved how the whole thing came together at the end though. A nice holiday read

I love reading Christmas books all year round. This story is about belonging, finding your people, and sharing Christmas cheer with a perfect dash of magic.

A recently divorced Ivy Perkins has decided it's time for a change.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my digital copy in exchange for an honest review...I requested this book because from the very first book I read by this author, she became a favorite. I love her characters, I love her settings, and I love her writing style. This one was no exception...Some people might say books like this are cheesy or cliche or whatever but I absolutely love them. They are feel good books and who can't stand to feel good? I loved the characters, I loved the story line, I loved the magic of the whole thing, and I loved the setting. All in all a great book.

The Santa Suit is a fun, thought-provoking novella with just the right touches of whimsy, mystery, Christmas magic, and a possible romance for Ivy and Ezra.

The idea of purchasing a property sight unseen just drew me in. Newly divorced and not certain of the direction of her life, Ivy will discover that life goes on and changes that can bring so many new experiences and people that will enhance life beyond the moment of heartbreak. I loved the mysterious note found in the Santa suit that brings so much more to Ivy’s life than she expected. This story is a quick but enjoyable story that will bring smiles and a few nostalgic tears as a new direction opens up for Ivy, one that includes the man she’s falling for. A fun novella at any time of the year.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley, and I sincerely thank the author or publishing house for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this advanced reader's copy and the opportunity to read this early. Review has been posted on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

What can I say about this book that Mary Kay Andrews doesn't say for herself. Mary Kay Andrews write flawlessly. Her story telling is top notch. Everything I have read (Including The Santa Suit) Has been incredible. Romance to the top, Funny, Witty and all around a great book for a platte cleanser.

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book. My reviews can be read on my GoodReads account here: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1335387-kelly

Mary Kay Andrews has a breezy style that pulls me into her stories. Her books are more surface books. Her plotting is light on romance, and emotional growth/conflict. Still, they still are a great way to escape, and spend four hours away from your daily grind.

The Santa Suit has a cute premise, leading to a wonderful serendipity ending. It is one of those book that I will sure to read again, when I wanting reassurance that good things happen to good people.

A fun book to read around the holiday time. It has interesting characters who have fascinating interactions. The side characters add to the story. All in all, it’s a good book to read.

Sweet Christmas story that unravels through Santa Suit.
It's better than I thought and It warms your heart at the end.
Newly divorced Ivy Perkin's moves to small town to start over. Her newly bought house is famously known as Four Roses where Mr Santa lived. Ivy bought the house without visiting the house and when she arrived at her new house, it needed more simple fix. She was determined to make it work for her, chick and her dog. She meets real estate agent/handyman and jack of all trade Ezra.
Ivy trying to make best and it's not easy in new town where every expects her to decorate her house in Christmas lights. She wasn't feeling very festive nor feeling up to do any work until she finds Santa Suit that changes everything for her.
Santa Suit was more than what expected and it helps her to navigate and find friends and finally find inspiration to get back to work.
This story will warm your heart and perfect for Christmas/Holiday time.
Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for ARC.

This was a sweet novella with a pinch of romance, a sprinkle of Christmas and a dash of old home rehab. It to mention, a whole lot of gumption.

If you enjoy a good Hallmark Christmas movie you will love this story. It even comes with the supporting characters love story.

A beautiful way to start a snowy weekend.

This book was so fun! I’ve read a couple of other books from this author and really enjoyed them. I was pleasantly surprised to see that this was just as good as those. I enjoyed the story and the characters were very well written.

This was a heartwarming story, perfect fora Christmastime read. I thought it was a bit short overall, but the story was well developed and I was invested in the characters.

The Santa Suit is a quick read with lots of Christmas in small town USA. There are lots of details given especially regarding Christmas traditions and the old farmhouse that Ivy buys sight unseen. Her hunky neighbor who was also her realtor is always there to lend a hand. Ivy and Ezra have chemistry and seem to hit it off.

Ivy embraces her new home and the town and immerses herself in it meeting those in town, solving a mystery, saving a business and making friends. There are a lot of stories being told and many twists and turns that help tie things together. There is a depth to the story and it has many layers. The story was heartwarming in many ways. There isn't enough closure and the story ended abruptly with lots more story to tell. I'd love to run into the characters again to see how their lives turned out. (HINT, HINT).

I haven't read as many of Ms. Andrews books as I would like to. I look forward to reading many more of them to feel her Southern charm.