This so needs to be made into a movie. The writing was amazing, and the characters are easy to fall in love with. This was my first Mary Kay Andrews story, and not my last.

I thought this was a sweet book. It was light and a good story. I did think the whole book seemed like it was a bit rushed, but overall I enjoyed it!

Mary Kay Andrews always writes a heartwarming romance novel, and this book doesn’t disappoint. A newly divorced Ivy buys an old house, filled with junk and treasures with a strong tie to Christmas. When Ivy finds an old Santa suit with a wish in the pocket, she sets off on a journey to solve the mystery and ends up finding a new love.. An enjoyable holiday read.

The Santa Suit is a sweet little gem from the Rom-Com queen, Mary Kay Andrews, It’s a cute little story that would be the inspiration for a Hallmark holiday movie. It’s all about a big city girl moving to a small town in order to restart her life after a cheating scandal that has left her divorced and job less. Of course she falls in love with her realtor, who goes over and beyond to impress her. And she becomes friends with half the town, becoming a fixture in the community. It’s sugary sweet and so cute.

I enjoyed this holiday story. It was the perfect mixture of romance, holiday magic and hometown goodness. I want to live there! I want to buy candy. Watch parades. Buy second hand furniture. Have farm animals. Meet a hunky realtor/handy man. I am not ashamed this story brought me to happy tears in the end. It was a beautiful story and I hope we get a sequel! There are so many more stories in this town!

The Santa Suit was a light, heartwarming book. It was a perfect read during the holiday season but could be enjoyed all year.

Ivy Perkins buys an old farmhouse in North Carolina, sight unseen, after a divorce. She has a lot of work putting this neglected house back into shape. The prior owners played Santa and Mrs. Claus for the community and left a lot of Christmas things behind, including the Santa Suit.

At first, Ivy is pretty hard-boiled and reluctant to get involved with this community. Over time, she slowly becomes more involved making friends and a love interest.

I really enjoy Mary Kay Andrews' books - they are quick reads with a lot of humor and a little mystery thrown in. It was an enjoyable read.

The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews is the Christmas novella that you didn’t know you needed. It was just what I needed to get me moving into a holiday state of mind…back in October. For someone who isn’t an early to put my Christmas tree up kind of girl, I wanted to put mine up before Halloween.

Ivy Perkins is newly divorced and ready for a change. So she decides to purchase an old farmhouse in a new town, The Four Roses, sight unseen. Her realtor, Ezra, also becomes her handyman. In the process of renovation, they stumble on an old Santa suit and the mystery of the suit takes them off on an adventure.

Once you start, you will not want to put down The Santa Suit…and much like a kid at Christmas, it will leave you with a smile on your face and warmth in your hearth.

This e-ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so cute. Perfect for a holiday read and a pick me up. It was a quick read and I did not want to put it down. Very heartwarming

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read and review “The Santa Suit”. I loved it, it was such a sweet story. There were many pieces to a puzzle in this story that all came together and fit so well. Mary Kay Andrew’s has now become one of my favorite authors and I can’t wait to read more of her books.

What a fun holiday read! I read several holiday books this season and this was by far my favorite. Ivy is newly divorced and buys a rural farmhouse sight unseen. When she arrives, she realized that there may be more work required on the house than she anticipated. But her good looking realtor is there for her. as she gets settled into her new house. She discovers that the house belonged to a family who loved Christmas. They even dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus and granted wishes to the children in the town. Ivy makes a few friends and gets involved in the small town and as Christmas time arrives, she is swept up in the feel of the season. This was lighthearted and sentimental and you cheer Ivy along the whole way!

This was the perfect cozy holiday read. The story was cute with a little holiday magic, some fun friends and just enough romance. I highly suggest it!

Ivy Perkins is trying to put her life back together after her divorce. She lost her husband, her best friend, and her business in the divorce. So what is a girl to do? She leaves Atlanta for the countryside and buys an old farmhouse, sight unseen. The farmhouse turns out to need more work than she was expecting, but thankfully her handsome real estate agent, Ezra, is there to help because the family left everything behind. While cleaning things out, Ivy finds the most beautifully crafted Santa Suit. And in the pocket is a letter to Santa that really touches Ivy. Over the next few days, Ivy befriends several people in town, but still can't find out what happened to the little girl who wrote the letter. Will Ivy ever find out what happened to the little girl who wrote the letter?


The Santa Suit is a Hallmark movie waiting to happen. Ivy and Ezra are both fun and interesting characters. Their little community is charming and the people are all exactly what you would find in a Hallmark movie. Ivy did something that all women fantasize about, she chucked it all and bought a farmhouse that she dreamed of fixing up. In this time of HGTV, it makes for the perfect story! Of course there is a storybook ending, is there any other ending for a Christmas story? CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS


Bottom Line - The Santa Suit was the perfect book to kick off the holiday season. It was light, fun, and full of charm.

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The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews
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Pages: 224
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication Date: 9.28.2021
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Thank you to NetGalley for the book in exchange for an honest review.

If you are a person who likes to binge read Christmas books during the Christmas season like I do, The Santa Suit is the book for you. It has all of the qualities that I enjoy in a Christmas novel - a quaint small town feel, likeable characters, romance, and Christmas magic. Soon after showing up at her new home that she bought sight unseen in North Carolina, recently divorced Iva Perkins realizes she may have gotten in over her head. The Four Roses is filled with the furnishings of the Christmas loving previous owners' furniture and belongings. One of Ivy's most interesting finds is an old Santa suit which has a letter from a little girl inside its pocket. Ivy begins to wonder who this little girl was and if her Christmas wish ever got granted. I hope other readers will love the ending of this book as much as I did. The Santa Suit was a quick and delightful read for me. I appreciated the opportunity to read and review this book from St. Martin's Press via Netgalley.

While I 'm not usually a fan of Christmas tales, I gave this a chance because I love Mary Kay Andrews - so glad I did! What a relatable tale!!

This is a Hallmark movie in a book! Ivy is going through a divorce and easily falls into the small town life for a fresh start. This story was a quick and comforting read. I definitely recommend it if you love the magic of Christmas!

A real sweet Christmas… Hallmark type movie. This is a novel about Ivy who is a recent divorcee who buys a farmhouse in NC sight unseen. It’s about her path in making someone else’s Christmas come true. Quick read, but sweet

anyone else love to read themed books this time of year? If you’re looking for a cute one to read over the next few weeks, add #TheSantaSuit to your list ❤️ it’s roughly 200 pages, so a quick read and you’ll be instantly transported into a small town who takes Christmas and it’s traditions very seriously! If you’re into cheesy, somewhat predictable Hallmark movies, you’ll love this one! Now, it’s not ground breaking or anything but it will certainly put you in the Christmas spirit! 🎅🏻💌

A cute Christmas fiction story ! The main character, Ivy, buys an old farmhouse sight unseen, to renovate after her divorce. She has no idea what she is getting herself into . A feel good story about starting over and community.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This reminds me of a Hallmark movie somewhat. It’s a short quick read. Definitely recommend if your needing something quick in between series.

This was a precious romance and great Christmas story - and a quick read! I loved the way Ivy was drawn into the small town life and history, and I could just picture the old farmhouse! Great characters and a happy ending! Thanks to NetGalley for providing an ARC!