I really liked this short novel. I just wish it had been longer. Christmas magic is always welcome and finding love at Christmas never gets old. Fans of Mary Kay Andrews will love this book and anyone looking for a great feel-good book at Christmas will enjoy this one.

I love reading a Christmas story any time of the year. Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC copy in return for an honest review. Ivys story about buying the old farm house and learning the story about the previous owner and their love of Christmas is the perfect backdrop. The small town and the cast of characters make the story a heart warming tale. The Santa Suit is a must read!

I was intrigued from page one. After Ivys divorce she wants a fresh start, so she moves and starts over. I really enjoyed reading about Ivy and her hunky realtor Ezra. There was some expected parts, which I could see coming. But there were a few surprises along the way. Some twists that I did not see coming. The end was sweet and very fitting. I loved Lawrences' character. He was a hoot. I'm really glad things worked out. I saw the chemistry between Ivy and Ezra from page one, it was leaping off the pages. I hope maybe we can read more about her friend and Cody. I'd love to see how that plays out.

This was the perfect Christmas read! City-girl Ivy is leaving a bad marriage behind her and impulsively buys a farmhouse in the country. She didn't realize how many repairs she'd actually need to do but thankfully her handsome relator, Ezra, is there to help! She, along with her doggie Punkin, make new friends in the community and it's right before Christmas so the setting is so much fun. I totally loved the ending...it all came together just right!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Starting over after a divorce, Ivy Perkins has purchased an old farm house she intends to restore. She may have bitten off a little more than she can chew, however, as the house is in even worse shape than it appeared. While cleaning out a closet, she finds an old, elaborate, handmade Santa Claus outfit and in the pocket, a letter from a little girl who only wants one thing for Christmas, her father’s safe return from war. Intrigued and touched, Ivy sets out to find out what happened to that little girl and her father, her quest bringing her into her new community and a chance at a fresh start. This is a sweet, hopeful little novella, just what we all need right now

I just love this author! Everything she writes is so charming and fantastic! The characters are so viewable and endearing. This is the story of a recently divorced woman who takes a chance and moves from Atlanta to a sm a lsmall town in no. Carolina buying a broken down farm with a fabulous history of a man who played Santa in his community. She finds a child's note in the abandoned Santa suit and embarks on a quest to find the child who wrote it. What lurks ahead is a town filled with new friendships and amazing stories to follow. A great read! What's next Mary Kay Andrews???? I can't wait!

I grabbed up a "Read Now" digital galley of The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews on NetGalley on impulse, not having read anything by the author before. My sole hope was that it would be a light, fun, Christmas-themed read, and that is what it delivered.

Still recovering from the end of her six year old marriage, Ivy Perkins quickly finds herself with new friends, new experiences, and possibly a new love when she moves to a small town. The discovery of a Santa suit in the old farmhouse she bought sight unseen lends a bit of magic to the story as Ivy becomes more and more involved in the community and traditions of her new home.

Small town traditions, romances, friendships, a bit of mystery, and chickens - this is an enjoyable seasonal novella that throws in a few surprises and is a delight to read. This will be one for the re-read shelf. 3.5stars

Note: This novella was written for the general Women's Fiction market and includes at least one instance of profanity, mentions of past infidelity, and a closed door romance.

This review refers to a temporary digital galley I voluntarily read through NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher. A positive review was not required and these are only my own honest opinions.

I want to thank NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for allowing me to read and review The Santa

After a nasty divorce Ivy Perkins, along with her dog, Punkin, wants a new start and a new location. She finds an old farmhouse and buys it without actually seeing it in person. When she arrives, she realizes that she has a real fixer-upper. Ezra, who was the listing agent, is waiting to give her the keys. She keeps seeing the dollar signs add up as she tours the house, and quickly finds out she will need Ezra’s help, even though she is dead set against it. While cleaning out all of the stuff left in the house, she finds a very nice Santa suit, which starts her on a quest to solve a mystery. The suit, and the accompanying Mrs Claus outfit, take Ivy on a magical journey, helping people, bringing a family together, and even making Ivy’s life a lot more pleasant.

This was a delightful Christmas story which could be a Hallmark movie, except for some of the ‘racy’ parts.

The Santa Suit was completely enjoyable. I adored all the characters and how she pulled them all together in this small country town. No need to wait for Christmas to enjoy this book but it did center around Christmas and the holiday spirit of friends, family and neighbors. It was nice to read something smart and funny and just the tiny bit tearful. Mary Kay Andrews never disappoints. A big thanks to NetGalley for an early reading in exchange for an honest review.

What an easy quick read to get you into the holiday spirit. Such an uplifting story by Mary Kay Andrews. If you’re a big fan of those Christmas movies on Hallmark and Lifetime, then you should read this novella. Ivy Perkins, newly divorced and kicked out of her PR firm, buys a farmhouse sight unseen to start life anew. She finds out that the house belonged to a couple that were huge on Christmas spirit and played Santa and Mrs. Claus for many years. While cleaning out a bedroom closet, she finds a Santa suit and inside one of the pockets is a note form a little girl asking for her dad to come home from the war. With nothing else to do while waiting for her furniture to be delivered, she begins the mission to find out about this girl and her dad. Her investigation leads her to new friendships and more. This is a fun, feel good story.

Once again, Mary Kay Andrews delivers! This was such a fun, lighthearted mystery. I would love to see more from this little NC town and it’s cast of characters.

Happy ending Christmas story read on a spring day makes me happy! Ivy is divorced and decides to start over in a quiet NC town in an old farmhouse bought on line. The previous owner leaves behind a Santa suit with s letter to Santa in the pocket. This leads her on a hunt to find the writer of the letter. A real feel good story.

Bring me all the Mary Kay Andrews books! I was so thrilled to receive an early copy of The Santa suit. A feel good story about Ivy and her animals relocating to an unseen farmhouse in North Carolina and meeting her hunky real estate agent! The house is not what she expected and the discovery of a beautiful Santa suite leads her to new friends and an exciting new project. Definitely will be a must read for the holiday season and will make the perfect gift my for my book club.

The newest MKA doesn’t disappoint! A super cute, quick read, add this to your TBR ASAP!

Ivy Perkins has just started a new season of life. Recently divorced and now unemployed, she’s packed her bags and headed to NC. She’s the new owner of an NC farm, known in the town for its Santa wearing owners. Disaster after disaster strikes but luckily her realtor Ezra Perkins steps in to help.

Ivy manages to settle in and make friends with many in the small town. She also stumbles upon a mystery that will take a little Christmas magic to solve.

Love, heartbreak, friendship, and second chances make this the perfect, cozy, holiday read. Grab your favorite pair of Christmas pajamas, crank up the carols, and settle in with this heartwarming tale of Christmas spirit.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the digital copy of this book prior to publication in exchange for my review. It was wonderful!

This is a magical, warm, cozy, story that I really adored!
I love Christmas books and this is one is perfect!
The message of friendship, strength, hope, love, and happiness are clearly sent by each character I met.
I truly would love to live in this old farmhouse and help get ready for the holiday season!
A wonderful, quick, novel! Merry Christmas to all!
Well done!

A fun story about a woman who buys an old farm in the mountains to heal after her divorce and realizes she has finally found peace and happiness.

Such a heartwarming story! A quick read that I could imagine being a Hallmark holiday movie! A perfect holiday read in front of a fire with a cozy blanket and cup of coco. Ivy makes it her mission to find out what happened to the author of a note she finds in an old Santa suit in the attic of a small town farmhouse she buys after her divorce. The cast of characters is completely lovable and although a predictable ending it’s the perfect feel good book!

This was a charming story about Ivy, a newly divorced woman, who buys a farmhouse sight unseen after her difficult divorce. She moves from big city Atlanta to a small rural town in North Carolina. In cleaning out the house Ivy finds a Santa suit that belonged to the previous owner accompanied by a letter to Santa where a young girl asks the Santa brings her dad hole from the war. That’s the bulk of the info in the letter. Ivy is smitten and is determined to locate the family in the letter.
Ivy meets people along the way and makes friends. She learns the previous owners of the farmhouse were really into Christmas as dressed as Sant and Mrs. Claus for the holiday. Ivy is also able to restart her business with some of the local merchants. All the while putting pieces together about the mysterious family in the letter to Santa and finding love again.
This is a great book to read if you like drama, love, Mary Kay Andrews, and books that take place in the south.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this Mary Kay Andrews book. I always enjoy her books, but usually think of her as a beach book author. This book had all the escapism of one of her beach books, but is sparkling with the magic of Christmas. Ivy is a fun character that adds to the charm as she restarts her life in the small town and gets caught up in its people and traditions. This is a pull-up a chair by the fire and pour a hot cocoa sweet romance.

Tarburton, NC - Present Day

Ivy Perkins, recently divorced, bought Four Roses Farm, sight unseen, over the internet. With her dog, Punkin, she's left Atlanta, carefree, and ready to get on with her life. Ivy has never done anything so spontaneous, possibly reckless, before, but still reeling from her ex-husband's affair with her friend, Ivy knew she needed to break free from everything, and that includes the marketing business she partnered with her ex. Somehow, she'll find work, but, in the meantime, Ivy intends to relax on her farm.

Upon arrival at Four Roses, Ivy is a bit stunned to discover that it's not quite the pristine house that was pictured online. And her realtor, Ezra Wheeler, is not the old codger she expected either. In fact, Ezra is, well, kind of hot. He presents her with her keys, making few apologies for the home's condition. Once inside, Ivy is dismayed to find that the previous owners left literally everything behind - furniture, clothing, you name it. It's while removing clothes from the closet that Ivy opens a box containing a beautifully made Santa suit. And inside the pocket is a note from a child asking Santa to bring her father home from the war. Curious, Ivy saves both the suit and the note, hoping to find out about Carlette, the little girl who wrote the note, and if her father came home.

Ivy's plans to relax go astray when Four Roses presents her with all sorts of challenges. She'll need to replace the windows, fix the lock on the front door, figure out how the heating system works, and build a chicken coop for the box of chicks she brought from Atlanta. While in town she meets Phoebe, a young woman who offers to help Ivy find who Carlette is. Ivy also discovers that Four Roses was known as the Christmas House, and residents she meets in town all ask her if she's going to decorate the place for the holiday? Ivy declines, much to their dismay. Her own history of Christmas isn't as merry as others.

THE SANTA SUIT is an engaging, heartwarming tale of someone starting a new life. Ivy learns quickly that Tarburton is a town that loves tradition, and her warm reception there begins to help her heal from her ex-husband's betrayal. Finding Carlette is something Ivy is determined to do, but, in the meantime, making new friends, possibly finding romance, and growing to love Four Roses keeps her life filled.

Don't miss this gem from Mary Kay Andrews, just in time for the holidays.