One Big Happy Family, A Novel, A Christmas romp with a secret romance from the bestselling author of The Boardwalk Books
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In The Christmas Surprise, bestselling author Susan Mallery brings a heartwarming and laugh-out-loud holiday tale perfect for fans of Mary Kay Andrews and Julie Murphy.
Julie Parker adores her children, but she’s quietly thrilled when they announce they won’t be home for Christmas this year. Her son Nick and his new wife Blair are off on a belated honeymoon, and her daughter Dana needs time alone to heal from yet another breakup. This leaves Julie free to enjoy a peaceful, romantic holiday with Heath, her (much) younger boyfriend she’s been keeping a secret.
But her plans for a cozy, private Christmas take a sharp turn when both Nick and Dana change their minds and insist on spending the holiday at the family cabin, wanting to honor the memory of their late father—Julie’s ex-husband. Torn between guilt and love, Julie agrees, despite dreading the inevitable moment her children discover she’s been hiding Heath.
To complicate matters, the guest list unexpectedly swells, with Blair’s estranged mother and Heath’s young children joining the festivities. As secrets are revealed and tensions rise, Julie must navigate the chaos while trying to keep her family intact—and perhaps, bring them closer than ever before.
With humor, warmth, and a big heart, The Christmas Surprise is a delightful story of family, second chances, and the joy that can come when you let go of the past and embrace love in all its messy, wonderful forms. 📚❤️
Julie Parker adores her children, but she’s quietly thrilled when they announce they won’t be home for Christmas this year. Her son Nick and his new wife Blair are off on a belated honeymoon, and her daughter Dana needs time alone to heal from yet another breakup. This leaves Julie free to enjoy a peaceful, romantic holiday with Heath, her (much) younger boyfriend she’s been keeping a secret.
But her plans for a cozy, private Christmas take a sharp turn when both Nick and Dana change their minds and insist on spending the holiday at the family cabin, wanting to honor the memory of their late father—Julie’s ex-husband. Torn between guilt and love, Julie agrees, despite dreading the inevitable moment her children discover she’s been hiding Heath.
To complicate matters, the guest list unexpectedly swells, with Blair’s estranged mother and Heath’s young children joining the festivities. As secrets are revealed and tensions rise, Julie must navigate the chaos while trying to keep her family intact—and perhaps, bring them closer than ever before.
With humor, warmth, and a big heart, The Christmas Surprise is a delightful story of family, second chances, and the joy that can come when you let go of the past and embrace love in all its messy, wonderful forms. 📚❤️
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