Such a sweet Christmas story! I loved the storyline, the setting - seriously who wouldn't love to live in a trailer in the middle of NYC selling Christmas trees?! A dream!!

📱 BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CHRISTMAS by Mary Kay Andrews
Genre: holiday romance
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💭: a perfect little cheesy holiday romance set at a seasonal Christmas tree stand on a busy corner in NYC with a small-town feel in a big city. Neighbors turned friends turned family, cozy snowy nights, romance blossoming, found family. I adored this one!! Definitely a little cringe but that’s par for the course in a holiday romance. Very hallmarky!

This is such a feel-good romance. Kerry Tolliver is floundering in her life, so when her family tells her that she will have to move to New York for the Christmas season and sell trees at their family tree stand, she can't say no. She and her distant brother pack up and head to New York, hoping to help the struggling tree farm make enough profit to continue on. In true Christmas fashion, New York is cold yet festive. Kerry meets and befriends everyone in the neighborhood, especially Austin and his dad Patrick. If you are looking for a wholesome HEA holiday read, this is it. Thank you, NetGalley for the eARC. 4 stars.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for an ARC.

Overall, a nice lighthearted holiday read with some heartwarming moments. Make sure you have a hot beverage to drink while you read it because it's always blustery cold on the NYC streets.

This will definitely be a reread next year for me!

Another warm and fuzzy Christmas story. This is the 2nd Christmas novella from this author and I do with there were a bit longer. I’d like a little more of the story and a little more to the plot climax.

Set against the backdrop of a cozy Christmas tree farm in the mountains of North Carolina, this story follows Kerry Tolliver as she embarks on an adventure to New York City with her brother and their trusty dog, Queenie. From navigating the bustling streets of Manhattan to bonding with quirky neighbors, Kerry's journey is brimming with charm and Christmas magic.

I really enjoyed the sense of family and community that permeates every page. As Kerry forms bonds with her new friends in the city and grapples with the disappearance of an elderly neighbor, themes of friendship, love, and the true meaning of Christmas shine through.

And the romance! Kerry's chemistry with single dad Patrick is as sweet as a candy cane, and their budding relationship adds an extra sprinkle of warmth to the story. It's the perfect holiday romance that will leave you with plenty of warm fuzzies.

Mary Kay Andrews has a knack for creating vivid settings and lovable characters, and this book is no exception. From the twinkling lights of Greenwich Village to the snow-covered mountains of North Carolina, the festive atmosphere leaps off the page and transports you to a winter wonderland.

Overall, this is a delightful holiday read that's sure to leave you smiling. If you're a fan of heartwarming stories filled with love, laughter, and Christmas cheer, be sure to add this gem to your holiday reading list!

Loved the characters. Loved the story. Loved all the feels this book left me with. Christmas reads are something I will read anytime I need a pick me up and this one delivered the cup of cheer I was craving.

Mary Kay Andrews delivers a heartwarming holiday novella with 'Bright Lights, Big Christmas,' celebrating love, family, and the magic of the season. Set against the backdrop of New York City, Kerry Tolliver leaves her family's Christmas tree farm to help her brother sell trees in Greenwich Village. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, Kerry forms close bonds with her neighbors, but when one goes missing, she does everything she can to take care of her newfound friends. Along the way, Kerry finds herself drawn to Patrick, sparking a charming holiday romance. Filled with warmth, humor, and Christmas spirit, this novella is a delightful treat for fans of Mary Kay Andrews and lovers of holiday romance.

“Bright lights, Big Christmas” by Mary Kay Andrews is a fun and festive read. I would rate this book 4 stars. I enjoyed the plot and most of the characters.

Mary Kay Andrews did an amazing job with the setting and the descriptive language which I really loved. I felt like I was transported to New York City at Christmas time and could picture the tree lot.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my digital arc in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed Bright Lights, Big Christmas immensely. Filled with an entertaining cast of characters and all the holiday feels. My first Mary Kay Andrews book was The Santa Suit—I loved the nod to that book when reading this one.

Always enjoy Mary Kay Andrews. This was such a cute holiday read. I enjoyed the character development through the story as well as the story line. Thank you for the opportunity.

This was a sweet small town meets big city romance! In my opinion, this was really slow paced, but I enjoyed it. It picked up toward the end. I loved how Kerry and her brother Murphy's relationship evolved over the course of the book. I want a Spammy!!
Read if you enjoy
- Christmas setting
- New York City
- found family
- found purpose
- fmc artist
- grumpy mmc brother

Bright Lights, Big Christmas was a delightful read. I enjoy celebrating “Christmas in July” by reading a book pool side and this book did not disappoint. I liked that the story took place in NYC versus on a tree farm and I thought the characters were all likeable. I ended up buying this book for my stocking this year!

Thank you to Mary Kay Andrews, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The “vibes” were immaculate. I really enjoyed the setting and the coziness of this story. A snowy winter in New York at a small family Christmas Tree Farm Stand… come on. Amazing.

A cute holiday love story that just didn't hit it out of the park for me. The chemistry between the characters just wasn't there, although the NYC setting was fun!

Thank you St Martin's Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

This book surprised me! I really enjoyed reading this one. It was my first one by Mary Kay Andrews and I will be reading more. I loved the characters they were quirky and fun. This is a great Christmas story, I enjoyed it even after Christmas. There was romance though it did not feel like the whole plot line. Which was a nice change for a Christmas book. Though it still had a good chunk of it. I felt like I was their in New York selling trees with them.

Bright Lights, Big Christmas was a story of Kerry Tolliver and her family selling Christmas trees in New York. Her family comes every year to sell their Christmas trees they grow on their farm. Kerry has not gone in a while but with her father's health she is asked to come help her brother. Along the way she is trying to figure out what she wants to do with her artist vision. There is a man with a son who come and end up helping. She begins getting to know them and realizes that her life might just be right before her.

Content: Fade to black scenes, swearing

Read if you enjoy:
Hallmark
Christmas Stories
Romance
Single Father

I used to have a tradition of only reading Christmas books during the month of December and somehow got away from it; Bright Lights, Big Christmas makes me want to absolutely bring that back!! I love sweet love stories (that always have a touch of conflict (because why not lol) set during this magical Christmas season. We need so many more books along this vein - sweet and wholesome. Mary Kay Andrews is on my pre-order list - I don't even need to know what the book is about!!! THank you to netgalley for this wonderful gift!!! All opinions are my own

I love reading Mary Kay Andrews books just as much as I love to read debbie macomber books and this book was no exception. Christmas is 100% my favorite subgenre of books, and this book was so enjoyable and fun to read. I love reading Christmas books especially when it is 80 or 90 degrees out in the summer time! I will be definitely rereading this book in December 100%
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me access to this book in exchange for my honest review!!!

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I have loved Mary Kay Andrews’ last two Christmas novellas! The New York City neighborhood featured in this one was seriously adorable, and I loved all the sweet characters! The ending was the only thing that didn’t quite work for me, as the timeline was just a tad too good to be true. However, it was the perfect holiday read to get me in the spirit, and I would love to read more from the author in the future.

Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews is a perfect cozy holiday book! I literally just finished this one this morning and I loved it!

If you like your Christmas stories WITHOUT murder but WITH a young woman from North Carolina trying to figure out her next step selling Christmas trees in an adorable neighborhood in New York City with her grumpy brother, and a dog named Queenie, and a cute vintage camper van, and a snowy Christmas Eve with found family and a cute kid and said kid’s handsome dad… THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU! Bonus points… it’s only 278 smaller format pages. Trust me on this one, it’s super cute!