Holiday Hideaway: A Short Story 

72 pages Publisher Amazon Original Stories Publication date

October 29, 2024

ABOUT THE BOOK

Tilly Farriday isn’t feeling very jolly this season. Recently divorced and broke, she’s squatting in one of her rental agency’s properties until her new home is ready. The sprinkles on top of the burnt Christmas cookie that is her life? The new owner shows up early, forcing Tilly to hide in the attic to save her job…and what remains of her dignity.

George Holloway is here to sell his granduncle’s house—and to reconsider whether he and his fiancée are right for each other. Amid home repairs, George notices strange noises and missing food, but as much as he gets his rental agent on the phone, Tilly dodges every invitation to meet. He’s sure that someone’s here with him, and it’s certainly not the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, or Future.

As Tilly and George circle each other, they both wonder where their lives are headed and if, maybe, meeting each other is just the Christmas miracle they need.

MY THOUGHTS

Such a cute short story that made me smile.
A light comfort read with characters a bit quirky and a very loveable dog.
Small town charm, a bit of an unexpected setting and the book just didn’t go where I expected it to at all, but it was even better.
Short, sweet, festive and not time consuming making it a great holiday read for when you’re crunched on time.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

About the Author

Mary Kay Andrews is the New York Times bestselling author of thirty-two novels, including Summers at the Saint; Bright Lights, Big Christmas; The Homewreckers; and The Santa Suit. Her work has been included on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists, translated into several languages, and optioned for film.

When Mary Kay isn’t busy plotting her next novel, she spends her time cooking, spoiling her grandkids, and restoring old houses. Keep up with the author’s latest releases and other news on her website at http://marykayandrews.com.