Look no further for a book to get you in the Christmas spirit! Bright Lights, Big Christmas is filled with warmth and joy and family! Kerry and her brother Murphy are in New York City to run their family’s Christmas tree stand, living in a rusty trailer, showering in the homes of neighbors, fighting off the competition, and maybe finding time to bring some love into their lives! Although set in the big city, this book has a lovely small town feel to it, as they find a community of friends who become like family! Put on your favorite festive clothing, drink some hot chocolate, and enjoy this warm-hearted Christmas story!

A feel-good sweet tale for Christmas...

Kerry & her brother Murphy leave their North Carolina home for their annual trip to New York City to sell the Christmas trees that their family grow on their farm.

This is the first in many years that Kerry is making the trip, as her father normally travels with Murphy, but this year her father is unwell. Kerry only recently moved back home to North Carolina after losing her job, and she is at a loose end. She and Murphy don't know each other well, as they each went with a different parent after the family was split by divorce years ago.

She finds the city a magical place, and is introduced to several families that Murphy has befriended over the years. A local older gentleman, Heinz, helps to re-awaken Kerry's creative pursuits and when he goes missing, Kerry, friend Patrick and his son Austin are frantic to find him.

I'm a huge fan of Mary Kay Andrews, and it was a real pleasure to read an advanced copy of this book.

Super cute. I enjoyed this Christmas short book. The story was entertaining and the characters were charming and delightful.

This was a really cute Christmas read with adorable characters who will warm your heart.

It’s a perfect atmospheric read to get your in the mood for the holiday season.

If you’re a sucker for Hallmark movies (I know I am) then make sure you grab a copy of Bright Lights, Big Christmas.

I would’ve waited until the holidays to read it but since I’m going to meet 🤗😁🤩𝗧𝗛𝗘 Mary Kay Andrews live and in-person next month I figured I’d better check it out now. 🎄 I’m so excited to get my signed copy.

This book will give you all of the Hallmark feels.

🎅🏼There was also a nod to The Santa Suit in this one. That was my first MKA book ever and is also a cute warm & fuzzy story. 🎅🏼

🏆My top Mary Kay Andrew’s reigning champion position still belongs to #thehomewreckers 🏆

The Tolliver's have been growing Christmas trees on their family Christmas tree farm in North Carolina. Every year they would go up to New York and sell the trees. This has happened for many generations. But now they are facing losing business with there being competition and on top of all of that Kerry and Murphy's father have a heart attack. It is always Murphy and his father who would take the trees up to New York and sell them. In order to help the family and farm, Kerry steps up due to having free time and goes with her very grumpy brother, Murphy.

I first discovered Mary Kay Andrews a few years ago when I discovered The Santa Suit and really loved it. I saw Bright Lights, Big Christmas on NetGalley and just had to request it.

Mary Kay Andrews makes you feel transported into a beautiful Christmas oasis. It makes you feel happy, warm, and all cozy when reading her books.

I had fun reading Bright Lights, Big Christmas with seeing how Kerry connect with the people she encounters when selling the trees. Plus, with her being in New York she has to find ways to push her artistic capabilities to get people to buy their trees and wreaths and not the competitions.

Kerry has a great character arc of finding herself and finding what she wants out of life.

My favorite things that I've found when reading Mary Kay Andrews' books is that she always has someone pivotal that either has an interesting story or a mystery surrounding them or something that will change the main characters life in some way.

Anyway, this was a fun, cute Christmas read that I recommend to anyone during the Christmas/Holiday season that will bring you holiday cheer.

Come on, it’s a Christmas book and it’s MKA! What else do you need? She always hits it out of the park and is highly entertaining with warm characters that you fall in love with immediate! Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for review

I have always loved Mary Kay Andrews' books. They are like a big surge of dopamine. The "southernisms" in there remind me of family traditions or sayings I have heard all my life when my mom and aunts are gossiping. It is basically like a big hug from home, in book form.

I was surprised to find out this book was taking place in the *gasp* Northern part of the United States, New York City no less. Have no fear, her usual charm is woven through these pages as the Tolliver siblings take on the Big Apple. The down-home feeling is woven through the characters of the NYC neighborhood. I enjoyed every surprise, obstacle, and new friend made, right down to the end where our joyful anticipation is satisfied with a Big Red Bow of an ending.

Mary Kay Andrews never disappoints!! This was a great read, I highly recommend! A perfect Christmas read with great lovable characters.

It’s time for the Tollivers to travel to their corner in New York City to sell their home grown Christmas trees. This year is different as daughter, Kerry, and her out of sorts (all the time) step brother, Murphy, need to make the trip as their father is ill. Kerry doesn’t want to go. She likes staying at home. Besides, she is sure she will be bored and cold. Mary Kay Andrews books never disappoint and her Christmas book is just one more reason why curling up with one of her books no matter the season is a treat. Enjoy this wonderful book to find out how Kerry overcomes some obstacles and decides New York City can become a very warm and special place after all. .I received an early copy of this book from Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press. This review is my honest opinion.

The first holiday book of the season! You can’t go wrong with a Mary Kay Andrews Christmas story. This was the perfect blend of rom-com, found family and childhood wonder. I loved the simplicity of the story and the warm feeling that it gave. A perfect holiday read. Of course, a little bit of inst-love didn’t hurt anyone at Christmas time.

This book did not disappoint! Christmas is not about the perfect gift, it's about all memories shared with loved ones, traditions, and making people feel important. Christmas always gives me a warm feeling. This book definitely gave me all the Christmas feels.

The Tollivers head to New York City from North Carolina every year to help her gruff older brother sell Christmas trees with his dog. It's an annual journey her brother makes with his father which they've been doing for decades. So when her father is unable to make it, Kerry goes to NYC and stays in a tiny vintage camper with her brother. There she meets an eclectic group of neighbors, including handsome Patrick and his dragon-loving son.

My thoughts: This was a warm hug of a story, perfect for the holidays. I loved the found family tropes and how Kerry slowly bonded with the neighbors, including an eccentric older man who helped her with her sketching. Slowly she bonds with the neighbors, including Patrick, and finds not only found family and the possible changes that she's been looking for. This was my first Mary Kay Adams story and it certainly won't be my last.

I received this ARC from St. Martin’s Press through NetGalley. The review is entirely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.

If you want to get in the holiday mood, just read this book! This is a sweet story of family, friendship, and love! I enjoyed every minute of reading it!

This story felt like a warm hug. I really enjoyed the characters, the plot, and the ending. Highly recommend.

Kerry and her brother Murphy head to New York City during the holiday season in order to sell Christmas trees from their family's farm. While there, they are staying together in a tiny trailer by their Christmas tree lot. Kerry is between jobs and uncertain about her future, but new friends and new opportunities are just around the corner.

This is a wonderful holiday tale about making friends and letting others help you. The characters are all endearing in their own way, even the grumpy Heinz. Kerry's romance with Patrick is a nice touch, but Patrick's son Austin steals the show. The broken-down trailer the siblings are staying in has a name--Spammy--and it is almost a character of its own. Their older friend, the irritable and closed-off Heinz, has a lot of secrets to tell, and his story is revealed in a heart-touching way. There are also hints of sabotage as someone is trying to keep Kerry and Murphy from selling their trees. The reader is immediately transported to New York City during the Christmas season, and the Christmas spirit is evident throughout the book. This is a fun and joyful holiday read.

I received a free copy of this book from the publishers via Netgalley. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.

I loved this holiday story. I received it as an ARC and even though I’m reading it in August, I truly wish I were on my couch huddled under blankets, with a fire going and snow flakes falling outside.
Kerry joins her brother Murphy (for her first time) on a trip to the West Village in NYC from NC to sell Christmas trees as he has done for years with their father. Kerry’s new involvement with the tree business shakes things up a bit and her relationships with people in the neighborhood are impactful beyond just the Christmas season.
I will recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a sweet holiday read.

Mary Kay Andrews delivers the magic and glitter of Christmas with this beautiful new Christmas book! I really adore her books - they always make me feel good.

Description:
When fall rolls around, it’s time for Kerry Tolliver to leave her family’s Christmas tree farm in the mountains of North Carolina for the wilds of New York City to help her gruff older brother & his dog, Queenie, sell the trees at the family stand on a corner in Greenwich Village. Sharing a tiny vintage camper and experiencing Manhattan for the first time, Kerry’s ready to try to carve out a new corner for herself.

In the weeks leading into Christmas, Kerry quickly becomes close with the charming neighbors who live near their stand. When an elderly neighbor goes missing, Kerry will need to combine her country know-how with her newly acquired New York knowledge to protect the new friends she’s come to think of as family,

And complicating everything is Patrick, a single dad raising his adorable, dragon-loving son Austin on this quirky block. Kerry and Patrick’s chemistry is undeniable, but what chance does this holiday romance really have?

My Thoughts:
You really can't go wrong with a Mary Kay Andrews book. She consistently delivers heart-warming plots and lovable characters. This book is really about family and friends which is what Christmas is all about. There is also some romance as well. The book follows Kerry Tolliver whose family has a Chrismas tree farm in North Carolina. It is mostly set in New York though, where she and her brother go to sell the Christmas trees - Kerry is filling in for her father, who has been ill. The adventure in New York is remarkable. Kerry and her brother Murphy meeting Patrick, a divorced Dad and his son Austin. I adored Austin, he is such a great character. I also loved how Kerry got involved in the community and the results of her involvement.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press through Netgalley for an advance copy. This book will be published on September 26, 2023.

If you are looking for a quick, easy read, that is heavy on the holiday spirit, then this book is for you. I enjoyed the Christmas setting, the light romance, and the heartwarming story.

The Tolliver family has a Christmas tree farm and every year they set up a stand in New York City to sell their trees. What better location for the holiday spirit! Only this year their father is unable to go, so the tree stand and selling of trees is left to Kerry and her brother Murphy. It's been years since Kerry had helped to sell trees so she is seeing NYC with new eyes, especially since she's had some recent bad luck of losing her job. In NYC, Kerry's quickly met by several characters who live in the neighborhood, including Patrick and his son Austin, and a quirky old man Heinz. She develops some fast friendships and builds her relationship with her brother all while getting into the Christmas spirit.

While the plot wasn't new or fresh, it still found me quickly turning the pages and provided me with all the holiday feels. Definitely a story on the lighter side that will put a smile on your face.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review.

Very pleased I was able to get the early release of this book
I have the hardcover on order which will arrive next month
I absolutely loved this book
May Kay Andrew’s is a new author for me to read. I have only read The Homewreckers
But I love her style of writing
This book kept my attention. It was a wonderful story about family, finding love,
Caring about other people and a chance of hope with new friends.

4.5 stars

I received a complimentary Kindle e-book in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. Thank you to Mary Kay Edwards, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

This is the fourth or fifth book that I have read by Mary Kay Andrews, but most importantly the second Christmas book by her! She definitely knows how to write a great Christmas story. My only complaint was that I was reading this cozy novel while in the middle of a huge heatwave in Los Angeles. I would much rather read this on a rainy day with a roaring fire and a cup of tea. But, the book was GREAT and the weather not so much!!

I wish that I discovered Mary Kay Edwards sooner. She writes lovely books that are a joy and so much fun to read!! She writes great summer reads that are perfect by the beach or pool or in this case perfect for a cold Christmas-y day!! But don't wait until Christmas to read this book!!

Definite RECOMMEND