I am a big fan of MKA but this one fell a little short for me. I liked the premise and always enjoy a good holiday read but this one felt a bit sad and unrealistic to me.

Holiday Hideaway by Mary Kay Andrews is a delightful holiday novella that encompasses the charm and warmth of the season. The story follows Tilly Farriday, a recently divorced woman who, facing financial hardships, secretly takes refuge in one of her rental agency’s vacant properties. Her plans go hilariously awry when George Holloway, the new owner, arrives unexpectedly, leading to a series of humorous and heartfelt encounters.  Mary Kay Andrews masterfully weaves laugh out loud moments and romance, creating a narrative filled with witty banter and endearing characters. The chemistry between Tilly and George is palpable, making their evolving relationship both believable and engaging. While the short book is concise, it doesn’t skimp on emotional, offering a satisfying arc that resonates with themes of second chances and personal growth. Perfect for readers seeking a quick yet fun holiday read, Holiday Hideaway delivers a cozy escape that leaves you smiling and yearning for more.

This was such a strange but entertaining read. You can’t tell me that he didn’t know someone was staying there like a lot of it was just so unrealistic. But the story overall was entertaining and different.

This was a really cute short story. It managed to pull me in and make me care about the two main characters in only seventy-ish pages. That's pretty impressive.

When Tilly finds herself temporarily displaced, she thinks it will be okay to crash at one of the vacation rentals her company manages for that brief period of time. After all, it hasn't been rented out in a while. Imagine her surprise when someone shows up and that someone is actually one of the new owners.

George shows up at the family vacation home to find it in disrepair and suspects someone has been staying there. But he doesn't care because he's just happy for the break from Boston and his social climbing girlfriend.

These two are a perfect match once Tillie stops hiding from George....and it may take a major incident to draw her out.

Thank you to NetGalley for this copy.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

The only downfall was it was so short! I wanted more there wasn’t much holiday in it but i still really enjoyed this book

Is there anything better than a MKA holiday romance?! I swoon each and every time one of her books are released into the world, and was so excited to read her latest, HOLIDAY HIDEAWAY. It had me laughing and captured my heart right from the start, as Tilly Farriday decides to become a full time guest in what should have been a vacant home for Christmas.

With the humor and heart I can always expect from Mary Kay Andrews, this was the perfect bit sized holiday romance I needed this busy season.

*many thanks to Brilliance Audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

Cute and quick read. Lighthearted as most of Mary Kay Andrews are. Tilly's antics in trying to pull off this trespassing scheme and George's reaction to it make it an enjoyable story. The holiday theme may have been a bit lacking given most of the story was related to the housing situation. I felt the short story approach left the plot a little weak as it ended before truly developing the characters and their respective relationship.

This is a short cute holiday romance. I'm not a huge fan of short stories because I always want more to the story. I did like this though. The romance was nice and the humor was cute.

This was a quick romantic holiday short story, that I think, unfortunately, fell into the category of short stories that just didn't have enough pages!

I know it was a short story, but I feel like due to this format, there wasn't a lot of development, everything was rushed and set up without any context, and it was abrupt. I do think it was cute and might get you in the Christmas season!

A fun very short read of a Christmas romance … people reconnecting from their youth, …left a good feeling.

Tilly Farriday isn’t feeling very jolly this season. Recently divorced and broke, she’s is living in one of her rental agency’s properties until her new home is ready. The new owner shows up early, forcing Tilly to hide in the attic to save her job.

George Holloway is here to sell his granduncle’s house and to decide whether he and his fiancée are right for each other. George notices strange noises and missing food,. He’s sure that someone’s here with him.

When Tilly and George finally meet each other, they both wonder where their lives are headed. Are they destined to be together?

I love Mary Kay Andrews books and this short story was another great read!

A wonderful, quick holiday read by MKA. I’ll be counting down the days until her next one! There’s always something to unravel, a little romance and humor to boot!

Holiday Hideaway is a novella by Mary Kay Andrews. It is a sweet Christmas romance that I really enjoyed, but think it would have worked even better as a novel since the love story felt very rushed. Tilly Farriday was a cute, fun lead and George Holloway was one of those almost too perfect male main characters. The story was fast due to its short length, but it was very uplifting and made me go out and read more Mary Kay Andrews holiday novels!

Another cute Mary Kay Andrews holiday romance. Always look forward to her books at the holidays.. This was a short story but I enjoyed it as much as a longer title. I may have enjoyed it more because I could read it in one sitting during the very busy holiday time.

This was a cute holiday romance. Lots of funny scenes. Short and sweet and to the point. Give it a read.

MKA always hits it out of the park with her holiday stories and this short cozy novella is no exception! Entertaining and the perfect holiday read.

Short Christmas romance with a unique cute meet and the authors usual humorous depictions. Wouls recommend to her fans and those of holiday romances.

This was a fun, quick, holiday-themed short story. I liked both the main characters - Tilly and George were interesting and quirky. The situations seemed a bit over the top and silly at times, but sometimes that's just what you need, a quick, fun, silly story - especially when the holidays start to stress you out. And in truth, sometimes when I'd think "Well that couldn't happen...", further into the story the explanation was right there on the page. It held my interest throughout and it was Christmas-themed without being overly so. Just what the doctor ordered for a busy holiday season.

Fulfilling. Always a great transporting with Mary Kay Andrews, and a treat in holiday reads. I found it to be an easy, relaxing read, keeping me hooked and letting time pass before returning to the pages. That's a great escape, and Andrews is a master of writing exquisite characters. It's a book to be enjoyed and studied, if you're a writer as well.