Mary Kay Andrews is one of my favorite authors. Her books never disappoint! This one was a great Christmas themed book. Perfect for this time of year! The characters are very likeable and realistic. The setting was fun. It was just a great feel good story.
Thank you to St Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Mary Kay Andrews knows how to make a cozy Christmas novel. This was so charming, so unassuming and so incredibly lifting for a season of the year that can feel very downer. I enjoyed this quick read and lighthearted fun.

Anything MKA writes is on my list! this book I read in two days. I wish there could be a 2nd! The relationships in this book were so well done. I was sucked in. Make another!!!

This was such a cute story! I loved how Kerry, the outsider, became friends with everyone in the neighborhood! The only part I didn’t like was how grumpy her brother Murphy was through most of the story.

If you’re looking for a sweet holiday story with no 3rd act break up, check this one out!

Mary Kay Andrews knows how to write Christmas!! The cozy corner neighborhood atmosphere set smack-dab in the middle of a large metropolitan city lends a certain charm and comfortable appeal. Kerry leaves her family Christmas farm in North Carolina to NY City to help her gruff brother & his dog Queenie. They set up a tree stand on a corner in Greenwich Village and stay in a tiny vintage camper. Kerry becomes close with neighbors who live by the stand. Patrick and his son Austin become friends with Kerry as well and I just loved when they started being friends. I devoured this book and fell in love with the characters. This book is like a warm hug. Grab yourself some hot cocoa, sit by the fire and read or listen to this wonderful holiday book. I highly recommend this book.

Thank You NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest opinion.

"Bright Lights, Big Christmas" by Mary Kay Andrews is a heartwarming and festive read that captures the magic of the holiday season. Set in the vibrant backdrop of Savannah, the story follows a strong-willed protagonist navigating love, family, and a holiday lighting competition. Andrews’ signature wit shines through, blending humor with poignant moments that resonate deeply. The richly drawn characters and enchanting setting make for a cozy escape, while the themes of community and redemption add depth to the narrative. Perfect for fans of charming holiday tales, this book is sure to brighten up any reader’s Christmas spirit!

Such a fun Christmas story of friends, family, community and Christmas trees. This was a perfect story for getting cozy by the fire (or heater) with a cup of cocoa around the holidays or when you want that holiday spirit.

This was a sweet holiday read. I love the feel of a New York Christmas and following Kerry through the twists and turns of helping her brother with their family's Christmas Tree business made me feel all of the warm fuzzies that come along with the holiday season. The growth that Kerry was able to make in her relationships through the story highlighted the idea of making amends and finding joy in the small moments.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I had to DNF this one. I'm finding I'm really not a fan of this authors writing. I found it way too boring to continue.

Mary Kay Andrews did not disappoint me with this book! I loved this sweet Christmas book. The characters were great and I felt like I was right there with them. I definitely would recommend this book!

Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews. Pub Date: September 26, 2023. Rating: 4 stars. In this novella, the author takes us on a journey from North Carolina to NYC to sell Christmas trees. Trees are produced on a family farm in North Carolina and Kerry Tolliver travels to NYC to sell them with her brother and his cute dog. Kerry quickly becomes charmed by the city, the surrounding neighbors and a cute single dad who makes an appearance in her life. This is a heartwarming story of following your heart, taking chances, family and all the good things of Christmas. I really enjoyed this sweet story. Perfect for the holidays! Thanks to #stmartinspress and #netgalley for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

This was a cute Christmas story. I loved all of the characters and the found family aspect. The perfect book to pick up in December!

I really enjoyed Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews. I am a fan of Ms. Andrews's writing style and loved that she included a nod to a previous Christmas book of hers in this one. The characters she creates are believable and well developed. I adored how she built a strong community within New York City which gave the story a very warm and caring vibe and helped to enhance the neighborly love and Christmas spirit. If you are looking for a feel good story set at Christmastime, this is a strong contender! Thank you to Ms. Andrews, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to review this wonderful tale.

Many loved this book... I was not one of them. First, I'm not a fan of Hallmark movies. I also read this in the summer and maybe it would be better read in December.

The premise is a little bizarre. Kerry is forced to drive up from North Carolina (even though she's jobless, homeless and single, she makes it seem like such a burden to have to help out her family) and help her brother in New York City. They are selling the family Xmas trees from a trailer on the streets of New York. Really? They just live in a trailer with no heat or electricity for a month in New York with no issues? Okay.

Enter the instalove story with Kerry and Patrick. It didn't work for me at all. Kerry was stubborn, annoying and made poor choices. I definitely prefer Andrews' summer stories better!

Cute. Cozy. The perfect addition to anyone’s holiday TBR stack. “Bright Lights, Big Christmas” will leave readers with all the holiday feels.

Bright Lights Big Christmas was another solid effort by Mary Kay Andrews. It's cute, it's fun, and it's Christmas-y, what's not to like?

This book was a home-run - one of my favorite Christmas books ever!

It was a unique story and setting - an overall great holiday pick!

Mary Kay Andrews’ "Bright Lights, Big Christmas" is a charming and festive read that perfectly captures the holiday spirit. The story follows Kerry Tolliver as she trades her family’s Christmas tree farm for a bustling New York City corner, where she helps her brother sell trees and discovers the magic of Manhattan. Her adventures in a tiny vintage camper and her interactions with the quirky locals add a delightful touch of humor and warmth to the narrative.

The heart of the novel lies in Kerry’s growing connections with her new neighbors and the charming romance that blossoms with Patrick, a single dad on the block. The blend of small-town sensibilities with the vibrancy of NYC creates a cozy and engaging backdrop. Andrews’ writing shines through with its witty dialogue and heartfelt moments, making the characters' journey both entertaining and endearing. The mystery surrounding the missing elderly neighbor adds an extra layer of intrigue, though it remains secondary to the story’s romantic and festive elements. Overall, "Bright Lights, Big Christmas" is a delightful holiday read that delivers Mary Kay Andrews’ signature blend of humor, romance, and Christmas cheer.

Rating: 4.5

When I saw this story on NetGalley's Read Now section, I was excited to read it as Mary Kay Andrews is one of my Automatically Read & Buy Authors – and you're telling me I can read one before it comes out?! While Romance isn't my go-to genre, when it's done as tastefully as this, you can't help but love it. Now don't get me wrong, I thought I would read this months ago during Christmas, but life just got too hectic, so what's wrong with a little "Christmas in July" reading!

The Tolliver Family Tree Stand is a staple in the NYC neighborhood every year when the family brings their Christmas trees all the way from North Carolina. Murphy Tolliver and his dog Queenie have been going for years with his father, but this year, when his father falls ill, his sister Kerry joins to help make this year fruitful for them. If they can't sell all the trees they need to, this may be their last Christmas in the city. Armed with their beautiful trees, Kerry's masterful skills at creating and decorating wreaths, and their classic camper Spammy in tow, these two siblings head off to the city.

As the weeks to Christmas pass by, the local neighborhood really becomes their home. Heinz is their wonderful older neighbor who has more to his story than anyone quite knows (and shares in Kerry's creativity in crafting a kids' book), Patrick is the divorced father to little 6-year-old Austin (this is a romance novel, after all!), and the local shop owners all take care of this family and truly are a small town. The question becomes, though, will the Tolliver family be able to continue doing what they do best in the next holiday season? Can they survive this year and make enough profit to save the family farm? Will Kerry find love and friendship (p.s. this is obviously a yes!)?

I will ALWAYS pick up Mary Kay Andrews books because they never fail to put smiles on my face, and this was no exception. This book was like a Hallmark movie in waiting, and I could picture this being picked up and made into a movie if Hallmark knew what was good for them! Honestly, I want to see it, and I'm not a big Hallmark movie person. I was able to picture everything from the family camper to the children's book Kerry and Heinz create, to sweet little Queenie becoming friends with everyone.

Thanks to NetGalley and Mary Kay Andrews, in collaboration with St. Martin's Press, for providing me with a copy so that I could provide an honest review prior to the publish date (despite my inability to publish this review prior to release)!

Thanks to Netgalley for the E-ARC. Nothing better than Christmas in July. I loved the story of Kerry and Patrick but this was much more than that it was about family and found family and a what happens when a whole community comes together. This was short and sweet and took a few hours to read and I enjoyed every minute of it.