From #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery comes a witty and heartfelt story of two friends who unexpectedly find the person-and the place in which-they belong this Christmas.
With twinkling humor and heartfelt Christmas spirit, two friends find love in a town called Wishing Tree…
Until Camryn Neff can return to her “real” life in Chicago, she’s in Wishing Tree to care for her twin sisters. She’s not looking for forever love, not here. But handsome hotelier Jake Crane is a temptation she can’t resist, so she suggests they pair up for the season. No golden rings, no broken hearts. At his side, she sees her hometown through Christmas-colored eyes. The cheer is cheerier, the joy more joyful. She thought she had put her future on hold…but maybe her real life was here all along, waiting for her to come home.
New in town, River Best is charmed by Wishing Tree’s homespun traditions and warmhearted people. When she’s crowned Snow Queen, she’s honored but wary. Dylan Tucker, her king, seems like the stuff of sugarplum dreams, but she can’t shake the feeling that he’s hiding something big. As they perform their “royal” duties—tasting cookies, lighting trees—Dylan’s good humor and melty kisses draw her to the brink of love. But she can’t let herself fall until she uncovers his secret, even if her lack of faith means losing him forever.
My Thoughts:
Home Sweet Christmas by Susan Mallery is the second book in her popular Wishing Tree series. It’s Christmassy, emotional, and heartwarming and just what I wanted for the Christmas season.
Wishing Tree is a heartwarming town full of Christmas cheer. Home Sweet Christmas follows two couples as they each find their happily ever after. Camryn returned to Wishing tree to care for her twin sisters after their mother passed away, but once they graduate from high school, Camryn can’t wait to return to Chicago and her big city life. She meets hotelier Jake Crane, and there is instant chemistry. They both agree to date with no strings until she can return to Chicago.
River best is new in town and is falling in love with the small-town charm of Wishing Tree. She is elected as the snow queen and meets Dylan Tucker who is the Snow King. River and Dylan must work together during the holiday season to represent the snow king and queen during the various holiday events of Wishing trees.
Susan Mallery knows how to write a heartwarming holiday story, and Home Sweet Chrismas doesn’t disappoint. These characters are all ones I would like to know and I was rooting for all of them to find their own HEAs. I liked that this was two love stories in one, and it made the book fly by.
I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Tanya Eby. She did a wonderful job of narrating this holiday book and kept the up holiday spirit with her narration.
From USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a festive short romance about old flames and mistaken identities.
After a bad breakup, Nola wants nothing to do with Christmas, especially in her quaint hometown of Bright Harbor, Maine. Infuriatingly charming and cheery, Nola’s surroundings only worsen her sour mood.
To make matters worse, Caleb, the boy who broke her heart years ago, is all grown up and still living in town. While doing her best to avoid him, Nola bumps into the local mailman, who gives her a mysterious letter. And when she finds that the writer is a fellow Scrooge, she can’t help but feel her spirit lifting.
Nola writes back to her new pen pal—who, unbeknownst to Nola, is none other than Caleb. When Caleb gets a response hand delivered by the mailman, he’s intrigued by the mystery sender. A friendly correspondence develops—and quickly turns flirtatious.
Although Nola and Caleb claim they can’t stand each other, they can’t deny the simmering attraction that brought them together in the first place.
Can these nameless pen pals write their own love story—or will they be too caught up with the ghosts of their Christmases past to find a future together?
Resting Scrooge Face by Meghan Quinn is a delightful Christmas novella that features two characters who have lost the holiday spirit.
Resting Scrooge face empolys one on my favorite tropes, the epistorly trope, where the couple start to fall in love over letters. Nola is recovering from a bad breakup and wants nothing to do with Christmas this year. Caleb is the man who broke her heart when they were both a lot younger. The Bright Harbor mailman is the one who passes the notes between them and as they exchange notes about how much they dislike Christmas, eventually the notes become more flirtatious. What will happen when Nola and Caleb realize who they are writing to?
This short sweet story didn’t take long to listen to, but it was packed with a heartwarming story that made me smile. The characters were charming and I enjoyed their notes and banter.
Carly Robins and Aaron Shedlock were the narrators and both made me feel these characters are talking directly to me.
About Meghan Quinn
#1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.
SUSAN MALLERY is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of novels about the relationships that define women's lives—family, friendship, romance. Library Journal says, “Mallery is the master of blending emotionally believable characters in realistic situations," and readers seem to agree—40 million copies of her books have sold worldwide. Her warm, humorous stories make the world a happier place to live.
Susan grew up in California and now lives in Seattle with her husband. She's passionate about animal welfare, especially that of the two ragdoll cats and adorable poodle who think of her as mom.
38 responses to “Audiobook Reviews: Two Christmas Books that I just loved. Home Sweet Christmas by Susan Mallery and Resting Scrooge Face by Meghan Quinn”
I also listened to both of these books and loved them both. Resting Scrooge Face had me laughing many times. So glad you also enjoyed them both, Wendy. Great reviews.
Susan Mallery and Meghan Quinn holiday audiobooks? Sounds like an awesome time! I adored Quinn’s. I guess I need to listen to Mallery’s — put it on my holiday list for next year. Great reviews!
Wonderful reviews Wendy! I’ve heard great things about Susan Mallery’s book, so I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed it! I’d love to check out Resting Scrooge Face, it’ll be a quick listen for the holidays! Thanks for sharing!
You’re the second review I’ve seen of Susan Mallery, I need to check her out I think. And I love Meghan Quinn’s books. The only issue I had with this one is I wanted more, too short! Thanks for sharing!
Home Sweet Christmas 
Resting Scrooge Face
This is great! I’ve been looking for a shorter audiobook.
Thank you!
Resting Scrooge Face sounds like a fun one. Meghan Quinn does humor so well.
I also listened to both of these books and loved them both. Resting Scrooge Face had me laughing many times. So glad you also enjoyed them both, Wendy. Great reviews.
Resting Scrooge Face is a great title. Sounds like a perfect Christmas story!
You make these sound so good, Wendy! I like the sound of both of them. I admit I’m partial to the title Resting Scrooge Face. It’s very creative.
Susan Mallery and Meghan Quinn holiday audiobooks? Sounds like an awesome time! I adored Quinn’s. I guess I need to listen to Mallery’s — put it on my holiday list for next year. Great reviews!
Both of these sound so wonderful-ly Christmas-y! I’ve added the Susan Mallery to my TBR already but now I need to add resting Scrooge face.
You know I loved Mallery, now I need to try the Quinn audiobook!
Wonderful reviews Wendy! I’ve heard great things about Susan Mallery’s book, so I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed it! I’d love to check out Resting Scrooge Face, it’ll be a quick listen for the holidays! Thanks for sharing!
Small Town Christmas books sound right up my alley. And “Resting Scrooge Face” is an awesome title!
You’re the second review I’ve seen of Susan Mallery, I need to check her out I think. And I love Meghan Quinn’s books. The only issue I had with this one is I wanted more, too short! Thanks for sharing!
I have Home Sweet Christmas on hold at the library. I’ve read one Meghan Quinn book and loved it, so I’m eager to read more.
Both books sound lovely and heartwarming. Resting Scrooge Face title only is making me want to get it. Excellent reviews!
You have read so many great Christmas books this year, great reviews 💕
I really thought Resting Scrooge Face was well done, especially considering how short it was!
Christmas is such a special time of the year. 🎄🎄🎄
It sure is! Thank you!
Love the sound of Resting Scrooge Face, and what a title!
It was such a cute book.
I haven’t read either one, but they both sound perfect for this season.
They are great holiday books. Thank you, Linda.
I can’t wait to read them both. Lovely reviews, Wendy.
Thank you, Nadene! I hope you enjoy them
These both sound fun! 😀 I just finished a Christmas romance this week and I want more now, lol.
They can be addicting for sure!
Nice reviews, Wendy, glad you enjoyed them!!
Thank you, Cindy
Resting Scrooge Face was very cute!
It sure was! I’m glad you liked it too.
Lovely reviews Wendy! Both sound really good and I can’t wait to read them too!🤗📚☕🎄☔💜
I hope you enjoy them too, Susan.
I love the heartwarming feel of both of these–perfect for the season. Great reviews, Wendy 🙂
Thank you, Mallika!
Lovely reviews, Wendy!
Thank you, Rae!
Theses sound fun.
Thank you, Rosie.