This wonderful Christmas novel had me dreaming of the holidays in August! I want to visit a town like CHestmut Ridge and maybe stay a while. The characters were fun and loving and it was just the perfect wholehearted, holiday read!

This is a feel good story set in a small town around Christmas. There is a good cast of characters along with a feel good story. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

I loved being back in Chestnut Ridge Virginia, such a magical place, and this time we are there at the Christmas season.
I loved the descriptions of the decorated trees, but also the love that is shown to those that we know, but to those that are less fortunate, if only!
This is Shelia's story, Natalie's friend that didn't want her to leave Richmond, but now she is visiting, and putting her many talents to use. This is also Tucker's story, two people who are really not looking for love, or relationships, but?
Come and feel the magic of the season, and the love of others, whether related or not, including those who have problems!
I loved Tucker dancing!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher St. Martins Press, and was not required to give a positive review.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC!

I LOVE CHRISTMAS! So I will gladly yap about this lovely festive book. I think Christmas romance is a niche genre I can get behind. This book was magical. I’ve been feeling in the fall spirit so this was a good transition into colder seasons/fall and festive reads. The town felt so lively and real, and the romance between Sheila and Tucker was so cute. Give me more Christmas romance now!

Chestnut Ridge is where I would love to visit. It is such an idyllic town with such great people and annual traditions. I could picture myself walking through the Christmas Stroll and enjoying the hot chocolate. I loved how the community came together to help those going through hard times. Such a fun read!



Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc. The opinions are my own.

I was excited to see this book. I read this author before so I knew it would be good and it was. She never disappoints
I hated to see this wonderful book end. I enjoyed it so very much!
This book will definitely get u in the Christmas mood for sure and certain. Wow!
I didn't want this book to end. It was so good!
Wonderful characters and a small town feel where miracles do happen and one unexpected gift landing in your lap? What could be better?
You'll just have to read this sweet novel to find out!
5 stars for a well written story that I very much loved.
I highly recommend.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

If you love Christmas as much as I do, you will absolutely love this story. So full of Christmassy goodness!! Nancy Naigle never ceases to impress me with her stories.

Sheila is a city girl who goes to Chestnut Ridge to spend Christmas with her best friend and amidst all lthe holiday activities, meets a fire captain that is so sexy, he makes her toes curl. Not only that, but he also loves Christmas and together they help bring the joy and magic of Christmas to many folks in need. It's truly a touching and heartfelt story that will bring tears to your eyes but also make your heart happy. Sheila insists that she could never live in such a small town but love has a way of changing one's mind:)

Definitely recommend this book! I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Christmas in Chestnut Ridge is such a heart warming story. The book gives you all the good feels; with hope, love, discovery and compassion. Shelia goes to visit her best friend that lives in Chestnut Ridge for the Christmas holiday. While she is there she meets the fire chief, Tucker. After a fire destroys a family's home, you see the town come together to provide for the family. Such kindness just warms the heart even in a story. You find yourself engrossed with the whole town and getting to know the people through the authors words. Such a wonder Christmas story that everyone should read this holiday season. Nancy Naigle is a talented author that can make you fall in love with not only the story but the people she is writing about too.

Thank you NetGalley and St.Martin Press for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Reading this when it is triple digits outside is an interesting experience. I love a sweet, cozy small town holiday romance and this fits the bill. I recommend this for the Hallmark lovers.

Christmas In Chestnut Ridge by Nancy Naigle:

Sheila Aldridge is a very successful Real Estate Agent and owner of her own business. Recently divorced and fearing the possibility that she can't have children she throws herself into her career, dong volunteer work and visiting her mother who lives in a Memory Care facility. Sheila's happy in her well balanced life.

Sheila's best friend Natalie invites her to spend Christmas with her in Chestnut Ridge
and wants them to enter the Christmas tree decorating contest and help with next years Christmas Cards Collection. Sheila agrees but doesn't expect much, thinking she's a city girl and won't really enjoy the small town activities.

Tucker, the reliable Fire Captain of Chestnut Ridge is getting his team together to enter the Christmas tree decorating contest hoping they'll win this year. He's content with his life, believing that most women wouldn't be interested in a long term relationship with a fireman because of the danger.

A friendship begins between Sheila and Tucker as they both enjoy the holiday season with friends and family. Their feelings turn into love and a slow courtship begins. Sheila and Tucker will have to decide if their lives were as happy as they thought or have they been missing something important in their lonely lives.

Christmas magic is everywhere in Chestnut Ridge, and Natalie discovered it when she came there to take care of her husband's things after he passed away. Natalie has asked her best friend, Sheila, to come up for Christmas and help her decorate a tree for the Christmas Tree Stroll. She decides to go, and she meets the people who live in Chester Ridge, and there is this sense of belonging, a connection that she has never felt before, but even with the feeling of Christmas magic, things happen that are devastating. We see what happens when the Christmas magic is put to the test, what will happen to the little town with such a big heart, and what they each learn about themselves, and what truly matters
I received an ARC from St. Martin's Griffin through NetGalley.

"Once you experience Christmas in Chestnut Ridge, you'll never forget it."

Legend has it that prosperity will come to any home that finds a bird's nest nestled among the branches of the family Christmas tree.

Nancy Naigle has taken me back to the beautiful Virginia mountains in this book and so many memories. I used to live 30 minutes from Christiansburg. Still have friends living in the small town. Chestnut Ridge is a special town, traditions, the people and how a community can come together.
A story of courage to change, finding happiness in one's life.
Romance, love, friendships, family, holiday spirit. A heartwarming story.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this book.

This book had the most perfect setting and I absolutely adored the characters! It was the most darling book!! I can not even begin to say how sweet this book is!

I can always count on Nancy Naigle to produce a touching and emotional story. The characters are wonderful and down-to-earth and the story is heartwarming. It is a perfect book to get into the Christmas spirit!

A sweet love story surrounded with the warmth of Christmas. This story shares how plans can change for various reasons and sometimes, those changes bring love and new friendships. There is always hope. I always enjoy reading stories by Nancy Naigle.

Christmas in Chestnut Ridge is the follow up to 2023’s And Then There Was You but it easily stands alone.

As the title states its the Christmas season in the small mountain town and I felt all the warm and cozy vibes – from the annual Christmas tree decoration competition to the opportunities to spread good will and cheer in the true meaning of Christmas.

I liked the slow burn relationship of Sheila and Tucker – two people dedicated to their careers and not looking for love. Well, romance fans will know
It was lovely to revisit Chestnut Ridge and its townspeople. I look forward to another visit one day soon.

Nancy Naigle’s "Christmas in Chestnut Ridge" is a delightful holiday romance that perfectly captures the warmth and magic of the season. Set in the quaint, picturesque town of Chestnut Ridge, this novel is a festive treat that will leave readers with a smile and a cozy feeling of holiday cheer.

The story follows the charming protagonist as she returns to her hometown during the holiday season, facing both old memories and new challenges. Naigle’s vivid descriptions of Chestnut Ridge, with its twinkling lights, festive decorations, and charming traditions, create an inviting and heartwarming backdrop that enhances the story's festive spirit.

Thank you NetGalley and Naigle's team for the ARC

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for this ARC. Christmas in Chestnut Ridge was a breezy, sweet romance. Not one that I will really remember but I enjoyed reading it. I loved the setting and hero especially.

"He does seem too good to be true, doesn't he?'
"Or just good. Don't dismiss something wonderful when it lands in your lap."

I read this book in August but it got me in the mood for cold winter evenings and cozy days cuddled inside. This will be the perfect book to read about Christmas time. I really enjoyed the themes of helping others and seeing a small town coming together to help those in need. The love story between a big city real estate agent and a small town firefighter was so heartwarming and left me with many smiles on my face. A lovely 5 star read!

Thank you to the publisher adn NetGalley for the advance copy of this book. A review was not required. I would categorize this as a sweet romance with kissing only.

Christmas in Chestnut Ridge is a charming delightful novel with the true meaning of Christmas at its center. All the kindness and love shown is overwhelming and so needed in our society today. This is definitely a Hallmark movie in the making. Loved it.