The Christmas Wedding Guest

by Susan Mallery

Overview

“This two-in-one romance starts a new series that Mallery’s many fans will devour like a Christmas cookie.”—Booklist

Susan Mallery, author of the Fool’s Gold romances, cheerfully invites you to Wishing Tree, where Christmas comes to life…

The Somerville sisters believe in love, but they’ve lost faith it will happen for them. Reggie hasn’t been home since the end of the world’s shortest engagement. When her parents decide to renew their vows, she buffs up her twinkle to help with the Christmas wedding. Unexpectedly, Toby, her first love, is back too, and the spark between them shines as brightly as ever. In the spirit of the season, will they let go of past hurts and greet the New Year together?

Done waiting for the one, Dena is pregnant and on her own—on purpose. But then a gorgeous, sad-eyed songwriter checks in to a room at her inn. Micah, unable to write since he lost his wife, finds inspiration in Dena’s determination to be a mom. One snowflake-speckled kiss and he’s a goner. But Dena is afraid to believe that a rock star could fall for a cookie-cutter small-town girl like her.

As the Christmas wedding draws closer, these two sisters just might unwrap the most treasured gift of all—love.


Don’t miss Home Sweet Christmas, a witty and heartfelt story of two friends who unexpectedly find the person-and the place in which-they belong this Christmas by #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781335522450
Publisher:	Harlequin
Publication date:	09/28/2021
Edition description:	Original
Pages:	432
Sales rank:	115,587
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.80(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

#1 NYT bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming, humorous novels about the relationships that define our lives—family, friendship, romance. She's known for putting nuanced characters in emotional situations that surprise readers to laughter. Beloved by millions, her books have been translated into 28 languages. Susan lives in Washington with her husband, two cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Visit her at SusanMallery.com.

Editorial Reviews

08/30/2021

Mallery (Summer Days) takes readers to idyllic Wishing Tree, Wash., where two sisters find love over the holidays. Seattleite Reggie Somerville missed last year’s family Christmas after being abruptly jilted by her fiancé. This year, she agrees to return to Wishing Tree to help with her parents’ upcoming vow renewal ceremony and assist her schoolteacher sister, Dena, with her third graders’ knitting project. Also volunteering on the project is Toby Newkirk, Reggie’s high school boyfriend, who returned to town to raise his son, Harrison. Their attraction soon rekindles, but Toby isn’t sure he’s ready for a long-term relationship. Meanwhile, Dena, who’s made the choice to be a single mother through artificial insemination, struggles with pregnancy-induced nausea, wrangles her class, and runs the Wishing Tree Bed and Breakfast on the side. Enter the B&B’s new guest, musician Micah Ruiz, who’s in town working on a song and healing from the death of his pregnant wife in an accident. Though Dena and Micah have an undeniable spark, she’s unsure if he’s open to love after his devastating loss. Mallery packs in the Christmas spirit, with friends and family coming together to celebrate. The result is alluring, well plotted, and sure to please. Agent: Annelise Robey, Jane Rotrosen Agency. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

PRAISE FOR THE CHRISTMAS WEDDING GUEST

“This two-in-one romance starts a new series that Mallery’s many fans will devour like a Christmas cookie.”—Booklist

"Mallery packs in the Christmas spirit, with friends and family coming together to celebrate. The result is alluring, well plotted, and sure to please."—Publishers Weekly

"Perfectly heartwarming, touching, and romantic as each sister explores these potential relationships. Author Susan Mallery is a powerhouse and if you haven’t read anything by her this will start you down a rabbit hole of late nights and covert booking reading."—The Girly Book Club


"Author Susan Mallery writes the best family themed novels about love and starting over. If you’re a fan of rom-coms/family based novels, her books are perfect for you." —Red Carpet Crash

PRAISE FOR SUSAN MALLERY

"Susan Mallery never disappoints."—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Mallery is one of a kind."—RT Book Reviews

“Mallery is an expert at writing about strong women, their friendships, and their romances.” —Booklist

“Fans of RaeAnne Thayne and Robyn Carr will enjoy how prolific women's fiction master Mallery orchestrates community connections, friendships, and fulfilling romances.”—Booklist

"[Mallery] will appeal to fans of women's fiction, especially such friendship books as Karen Joy Fowler's The Jane Austen Book Club." —Booklist

From the Publisher

Narrator Tanya Eby’s cozy narration pairs well with Mallery’s romance, set in small-town Wishing Tree, Washington, during the holiday season. Eby alternates chapters between sisters Reggie and Dina Summerville as they plan their parents’ wedding anniversary. Reggie’s hilarious relationship with her large but timid dog, Belle, comes across clearly in the audio, especially the silly conversations they share. Dina, an elementary school teacher and innkeeper, develops an unlikely romance with a rock star, which is expressed in realistic dialogue. Her love interest has a rumbling voice that is pleasantly distinguished from Dina’s. Eby’s technique of delivering humor and heartbreak through pacing and intonation allows listeners to enjoy small moments within the sisters’ stories. Eby’s heartfelt performance ties romance and holiday spirit up with a bow. C.A. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

NOVEMBER 2021 - AudioFile

Narrator Tanya Eby’s cozy narration pairs well with Mallery’s romance, set in small-town Wishing Tree, Washington, during the holiday season. Eby alternates chapters between sisters Reggie and Dina Summerville as they plan their parents’ wedding anniversary. Reggie’s hilarious relationship with her large but timid dog, Belle, comes across clearly in the audio, especially the silly conversations they share. Dina, an elementary school teacher and innkeeper, develops an unlikely romance with a rock star, which is expressed in realistic dialogue. Her love interest has a rumbling voice that is pleasantly distinguished from Dina’s. Eby’s technique of delivering humor and heartbreak through pacing and intonation allows listeners to enjoy small moments within the sisters’ stories. Eby’s heartfelt performance ties romance and holiday spirit up with a bow. C.A. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

NOVEMBER 2021 - AudioFile