Ivy looked quite foolish to the local townspeople. Sight unseen, Ivy sunk all her savings into a very old farmhouse. Except for her dog, Punkin, and her box of baby chicks, Ivy knew no one in the small rural community she would now call home.

Considering Ivy was still hurting from her recent divorce from her cheating husband, it was to her credit that she was able to buy herself a home and embark on a new life. Shortly thereafter, Ivy set out on the drive to a her new life.. She was ready to leave the past behind and start over.

But when Ivy pulled up to her new home, it became quickly evident her farmhouse was in need of quite a few repairs.

In the midst of hard luck, self-esteem issues, and failing businesses, Mary Kay Andrews offers us an uplifting story of people helping people.

The Santa Suit rises as an endearing story steeped in generosity, positivity and love.

This is such a sweet read and reminded me of a Christmas Hallmark movie in book form!

Ivy is recently divorced and buys an old farm in a small town. Ezra, her real estate agent and neighbor, helps her fix a few things up. An old note to Santa, along with some Christmas magic, brings friends and family together for sweet ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s press for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

I am a huge fan of Mary Kay Andrews' novels and writing style and was not disappointed with this short read. If you love sweet southern charm, idyllic southern towns and just enough romance to make you do a happy sigh this one is for you. I felt that I was placed inside a Hallmark movie while reading this story. A divorcee decides to move to a small town and start fresh, meets her handsome realtor who is more than willing to help her with settling in to town. Her new home quickly reveals a mystery that needs to be solved and what else do you do with time on your hands. This story gave me so many good feelings, it put me in a happy place for quite awhile. If you are looking for a quick read with lots of happy vibes this is a great book to pick up. I recommend it for fans of Hallmark, chick-lit, romance with HEAs and light mystery. Mary Kay Andrews hit it out of the park again.

This is a lovely story! The plot is uncomplicated and reads effortlessly. That is a great thing when I do not want to have to make a list of the characters in a book as I begin to read, and take all my concentration to follow the story. Being a simple and straightforward is fantastic and I can become immersed in the plot right away.

The characters are developed very well and I became fond of them almost immediately. The plot is unique and I love it. I adore the small town setting, the old farmhouse and the girls (4 chickens). I also especially like to read stories with a character of the older population, so I was thrilled to find one in this book.

This is the first book I have read by Mary Kay Andrews but it will definitely not be the last. I have seen her book covers and wanted to try her books for a while. With so many authors out there, I just have not until this book and I think it is a great introduction to her writing style. I recommend this book and hope others that read it will find some Christmas magic as I did.

I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for giving me the pleasure of reading the advance reader copy, with no obligation to write a review. My review is written freely as a hobby, and is totally my own opinion, not influenced by receiving the ARC.

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.

Ivy Perkins is moving to Tarburton, NC after a failed marriage. She packs up her dog and a handful of chickens and sets out to begin her new journey. She bought a farmhouse sight unseen and discovers that it is needing quite a bit of work. She finds a Santa suit, while cleaning out her house of the previous owners junk. In the suit she finds a letter that triggers her wanting to find out if the letter writers wishes came true. She begins to make friendships and bonds with people in the charming town on her quest for information.

A true holiday novella. Sweet and endearing. Love the small town feel and the cast of characters. A short and charming holiday read.

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!