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A Married Little Christmas
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Expected 20 Oct 26Bring on the holiday cheer in this delightful collection of three feel-good novellas with bonus recipes and full-page illustrations!
Tis the season to fall in love in this three brilliant novellas from #1New York Times bestselling author of The Night We Met. Anna thought only the food would be a disaster at her Christmas dinner--until her high school ex shows up and they quickly have to hatch a fake-dating scheme to save face with their families. For Matty, the idea of sitting in a diner all day dressed as a zombie Santa after losing a bet has zero appeal. But his cute and funny server might just make him change his mind. And finally, will Lauren be able to convince her best friend that getting married after a three-day relationship is absolutely ridiculous? Or will the town called Little Christmas pull her in with its happily-ever-after magic once she meets the best man?
Within these stories, you'll find:
• The worst Christmas dinner imaginable
• A granny determined to dismantle the patriarchy
• Matching Christmas sweaters (by accident!)
• A Mission Impossible-style cat rescue (with a saxophone)
• Mouthwatering recipes from Abby for dishes like Disco Pancakes
• Full-page illustrations throughout
Because this year, you deserve the perfect holiday gift.
Tis the season to fall in love in this three brilliant novellas from #1New York Times bestselling author of The Night We Met. Anna thought only the food would be a disaster at her Christmas dinner--until her high school ex shows up and they quickly have to hatch a fake-dating scheme to save face with their families. For Matty, the idea of sitting in a diner all day dressed as a zombie Santa after losing a bet has zero appeal. But his cute and funny server might just make him change his mind. And finally, will Lauren be able to convince her best friend that getting married after a three-day relationship is absolutely ridiculous? Or will the town called Little Christmas pull her in with its happily-ever-after magic once she meets the best man?
Within these stories, you'll find:
• The worst Christmas dinner imaginable
• A granny determined to dismantle the patriarchy
• Matching Christmas sweaters (by accident!)
• A Mission Impossible-style cat rescue (with a saxophone)
• Mouthwatering recipes from Abby for dishes like Disco Pancakes
• Full-page illustrations throughout
Because this year, you deserve the perfect holiday gift.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication October 20, 2026
About the author
Abby Jimenez
24 books108k followersAbby Jimenez is a Food Network winner, #1 New York Times best selling author of Just for the Summer, and recipient of the 2022 Minnesota Book Award for her novel Life's Too Short. Her book Yours Truly was the first romance novel in the history of Book of the Month to win the coveted Dolly Award for Book of the Year. Abby founded Nadia Cakes out of her home kitchen back in 2007. The bakery has since gone on to win numerous Food Network competitions and, like her books, has amassed an international following.
Abby loves a good romance, coffee, doglets, and not leaving the house.
Abby loves a good romance, coffee, doglets, and not leaving the house.
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August 28, 2026Why is Christmas stuff defrosting its only august 💔 I’m not complaining tho
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August 27, 2026Wait Abbey Jemenez is feeding us again this year and I'm just NOW finding out 🙂??
June 1, 2026
First I want to share how I got my hands on this ARC!
My husband and I were doing yard work one evening when a couple pulls up to our Little Free Library. The woman comes out and informs me that Abby had posted a video showing her dropping a signed copy in my library! I follow Abby and would have seen it myself but since we were doing lawn work I didn’t have my phone on me! We basically jumped for joy together and shared the excitement. She gave me her phone number and was nice enough to pass the book along to me when she was done. I am giving it back to her so she can pass it along to her friends!
On to the book, I loved it! I prefer romance books to be on the shorter side so I really enjoy romance novellas. All three stories were fun and sweet, the perfect cozy holiday book. I want to visit Little Christmas! I liked the ties between each story.
I will be trying some of the recipes too ❤️
Thank you Abby for sharing your ARCs in the community and shoutout to my neighbor for passing it along to me! A little Christmas spirit in May ☺️
My husband and I were doing yard work one evening when a couple pulls up to our Little Free Library. The woman comes out and informs me that Abby had posted a video showing her dropping a signed copy in my library! I follow Abby and would have seen it myself but since we were doing lawn work I didn’t have my phone on me! We basically jumped for joy together and shared the excitement. She gave me her phone number and was nice enough to pass the book along to me when she was done. I am giving it back to her so she can pass it along to her friends!
On to the book, I loved it! I prefer romance books to be on the shorter side so I really enjoy romance novellas. All three stories were fun and sweet, the perfect cozy holiday book. I want to visit Little Christmas! I liked the ties between each story.
I will be trying some of the recipes too ❤️
Thank you Abby for sharing your ARCs in the community and shoutout to my neighbor for passing it along to me! A little Christmas spirit in May ☺️
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March 24, 2026An Abby Jimenez Christmas Novella may heal me
July 21, 2026
Thank you, NetGalley, Forever (Grand Central Publishing), and Abby Jimenez for the ARC of A Married Little Christmas.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Abby Jimenez will always be one of my favorite authors, and this book did not disappoint! This collection features three Christmas novellas, each following a different couple.
Abby opens the book with an author's note, mentioning that she wanted to keep these stories light, fun, and free of anything too heavy. She absolutely succeeded! These novellas were laugh-out-loud funny while also giving me all the warm, cozy, giddy holiday feelings. I loved all three couples, and even though the stories were short, I found myself completely invested in each one.
That said, the third story was my all-time favorite! I could have easily read an entire series about that couple. I was cackling the entire time…I couldn't stop laughing!
If you're looking for a fun holiday read, look no further! This collection has everything from a second-chance romance to a meet-cute with a Zombie Santa, plus a reluctant-allies-to-lovers romance set in a charming small Christmas town.
Thank you, Abby, for this special treat. I love everything you write, and this was such a perfect holiday collection. I had already preordered my copy before receiving this ARC, and I definitely plan to reread it when it's released!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Abby Jimenez will always be one of my favorite authors, and this book did not disappoint! This collection features three Christmas novellas, each following a different couple.
Abby opens the book with an author's note, mentioning that she wanted to keep these stories light, fun, and free of anything too heavy. She absolutely succeeded! These novellas were laugh-out-loud funny while also giving me all the warm, cozy, giddy holiday feelings. I loved all three couples, and even though the stories were short, I found myself completely invested in each one.
That said, the third story was my all-time favorite! I could have easily read an entire series about that couple. I was cackling the entire time…I couldn't stop laughing!
If you're looking for a fun holiday read, look no further! This collection has everything from a second-chance romance to a meet-cute with a Zombie Santa, plus a reluctant-allies-to-lovers romance set in a charming small Christmas town.
Thank you, Abby, for this special treat. I love everything you write, and this was such a perfect holiday collection. I had already preordered my copy before receiving this ARC, and I definitely plan to reread it when it's released!
Want to Read
March 16, 2026wait.... what???
This was added under the radar...... three novellas?? I wonder if this will be the three storylines continued on from her prior works or new characters?
This was added under the radar...... three novellas?? I wonder if this will be the three storylines continued on from her prior works or new characters?
August 9, 2026
3.75🌟
these were adorable interconnected christmas novellas!!!! filled with fluff, hallmark vibes, and christmas spirit. I think this will be one of the cutest and coziest holiday reads for many. the 2nd or 3rd novella was my favorite. you will all want to immediately save all of the recipes included at the end!!!
these were adorable interconnected christmas novellas!!!! filled with fluff, hallmark vibes, and christmas spirit. I think this will be one of the cutest and coziest holiday reads for many. the 2nd or 3rd novella was my favorite. you will all want to immediately save all of the recipes included at the end!!!
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April 8, 2026Oh my gosh on my gosh oh my gosh!!!’ 🤗🤗
July 25, 2026
Happy Christmas in July to meeee! This is Abby Jimenez fans that want something a little extra fluffy during the holiday season! Minimal angst upon opening.
What a fun collection of interconnecting novellas! We all know Abby Jimenez has been on an angst kick lately but I promise you, she made sure to make these as funny and lighthearted as she possibly could. There are TWs but only because of things mentioned that happened in the past (a parent’s past illness but nothing happening on page. I’m going to rate each novella individually:
Sweater Weather: 3⭐️
It was cute second chance romance but the miscommunication was too much for me to want to root for the couple. This could have been best left for a full length novel.
Stealing Christmas: 5⭐️
This was my favorite one out of all of them. It was funny, it was lighthearted and it felt like a Christmas movie! I wanted more from this couple and was sad to see the novella conclude.
Marry Little Christmas: 3-4⭐️
This one was so sweet it gave me a cavity. Very insta love, think Hallmark movie cheesy. Very lighthearted.
Overall, this is a perfect read for the holiday season! It also comes with some delicious looking recipes that I can’t wait to try out. I can’t wait to see the cover artwork of it in person! Thank you so much NetGalley, Forever and Abby Jimenez for the eARC!
What a fun collection of interconnecting novellas! We all know Abby Jimenez has been on an angst kick lately but I promise you, she made sure to make these as funny and lighthearted as she possibly could. There are TWs but only because of things mentioned that happened in the past (a parent’s past illness but nothing happening on page. I’m going to rate each novella individually:
Sweater Weather: 3⭐️
It was cute second chance romance but the miscommunication was too much for me to want to root for the couple. This could have been best left for a full length novel.
Stealing Christmas: 5⭐️
This was my favorite one out of all of them. It was funny, it was lighthearted and it felt like a Christmas movie! I wanted more from this couple and was sad to see the novella conclude.
Marry Little Christmas: 3-4⭐️
This one was so sweet it gave me a cavity. Very insta love, think Hallmark movie cheesy. Very lighthearted.
Overall, this is a perfect read for the holiday season! It also comes with some delicious looking recipes that I can’t wait to try out. I can’t wait to see the cover artwork of it in person! Thank you so much NetGalley, Forever and Abby Jimenez for the eARC!
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July 6, 2026So so seated
August 2, 2026
Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for the arc!
This was a cute set of Christmas novellas! Abby Jimenez is a very hit-or-miss author for me. but I enjoyed all three of these. I liked how they all featured different tropes, and were all sort of interconnected. The third story was definitely my favourite of the bunch by far!
Sweater Weather - 3 stars
I liked the second-chance romance in this story, but I found the plot kind of boring. I liked the characters, but it felt like there wasn't enough tension between them. The side characters were what made this story for me. The romance was cute, but not very memorable.
Stealing Christmas - 4 stars
This one was super fun! I loved how the characters met, and I had such a fun time with their side quest towards the end. The romance was very cute, but the plot was my favourite aspect of this story for sure. It was a bit wacky, and I had a lot of fun with it.
Marry Little Christmas - 5 stars
This one was the longest of the bunch, which could be why I liked it the most. The characters felt more developed in this story, the side characters were more developed, there was a broader plot, and it just read better than the other two. I thought the plot was very fun, and I adored the small Christmas town setting so much! I really liked the characters as well, and I loved the plot as well. The humour in this was fun, and I had a great time reading it.
This was a cute set of Christmas novellas! Abby Jimenez is a very hit-or-miss author for me. but I enjoyed all three of these. I liked how they all featured different tropes, and were all sort of interconnected. The third story was definitely my favourite of the bunch by far!
Sweater Weather - 3 stars
I liked the second-chance romance in this story, but I found the plot kind of boring. I liked the characters, but it felt like there wasn't enough tension between them. The side characters were what made this story for me. The romance was cute, but not very memorable.
Stealing Christmas - 4 stars
This one was super fun! I loved how the characters met, and I had such a fun time with their side quest towards the end. The romance was very cute, but the plot was my favourite aspect of this story for sure. It was a bit wacky, and I had a lot of fun with it.
Marry Little Christmas - 5 stars
This one was the longest of the bunch, which could be why I liked it the most. The characters felt more developed in this story, the side characters were more developed, there was a broader plot, and it just read better than the other two. I thought the plot was very fun, and I adored the small Christmas town setting so much! I really liked the characters as well, and I loved the plot as well. The humour in this was fun, and I had a great time reading it.
August 8, 2026
A Married Little Christmas by Abby Jimenez is exactly the cozy, full-hearted Christmas read I didn’t know I needed. Three novellas in one, and every single one is packed with holiday spirit the kind that makes you want to string up more lights, bake something, and never let the season end.
I especially loved that the first two stories are connected. That thread between them made the whole collection feel richer, like I was getting to linger in this world a little longer instead of starting fresh each time. By the end I wasn’t ready to leave.
And honestly? I want to move to Little Christmas. Or at least visit and stay through the entire season. Jimenez makes the setting feel so alive and inviting that it reads like a place you could actually drive to, with people you’d want as neighbors.
If you’re looking for something heartfelt, festive, and impossible to put down this holiday season, this is it. Five stars, and thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
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July 10, 2026I won a free copy through Booktrovert. I was shocked since I entered at 10:39am and they sent out the emails at 11:01am.
I didn't know what the book was about prior, all I know is it was Abby Jimenez's book and I was excited for its upcoming release.
Three Christmas novellas wrapped up in one. Abby doesn't miss a beat with intertwining the characters. The stories flowed together where it made me think about how people around us all have a different story. Each story was my new favorite and I wanted more! Matty might be my new favorite book boyfriend. Lauren and Williams story, yeah would watch that Hallmark movie!
I also just recently moved to Minnesota, does the town of Little Christmas exist?!? Immediately going! 🎄
I didn't know what the book was about prior, all I know is it was Abby Jimenez's book and I was excited for its upcoming release.
Three Christmas novellas wrapped up in one. Abby doesn't miss a beat with intertwining the characters. The stories flowed together where it made me think about how people around us all have a different story. Each story was my new favorite and I wanted more! Matty might be my new favorite book boyfriend. Lauren and Williams story, yeah would watch that Hallmark movie!
I also just recently moved to Minnesota, does the town of Little Christmas exist?!? Immediately going! 🎄
July 24, 2026
First of all, Thank you Abby and Booktrovert for the ARC!
Three Christmas novellas that are related to each other; yet, are their own separate stories. Each one gives a warm, magical Christmas vibe filled with hope, wonder, and lots of humor. Each character is perfectly witty and seems very relatable.
I LOVE all 3 stories. The included recipes look amazing! I cannot wait to see the artwork in the book and will definitely buy to reread during the holidays.
Three Christmas novellas that are related to each other; yet, are their own separate stories. Each one gives a warm, magical Christmas vibe filled with hope, wonder, and lots of humor. Each character is perfectly witty and seems very relatable.
I LOVE all 3 stories. The included recipes look amazing! I cannot wait to see the artwork in the book and will definitely buy to reread during the holidays.
July 23, 2026
Thank you Booktrovert for the Advanced Reader Copy! Abby’s books are the equivalent of a comfort show/movie for me. This is a collection of 3 novellas set around Christmas time. The stories have the same wit and charm you’ve come to expect with Abby’s books. Abby has also included some recipes at the end that tie into the stories. I can’t wait to give the recipes a try!
July 10, 2026
Three novellas that gave fantastic hallmark Christmas vibes. Zipped through them and enjoyed myself immensely. Pumped I got to read an advanced copy but disappointed I won’t get to read these for the first time next winter.
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April 18, 2026Oooo can’t wait! 🎄
Review of advance copy
Abby Jimenez does it again. At this point, five stars for one of her books should surprise absolutely no one.
A Married Little Christmas gives us three interconnected holiday novellas, and I loved how each one had its own romance while little connections carried throughout the collection.
Sweater Weather starts with Anna unexpectedly coming face to face with her high school ex during what might be one of the most disastrous family Christmas dinners imaginable. I really liked the second chance aspect of this one because there's history between these two that was never completely resolved. They're older now, but that chemistry is still very much there, along with some feelings that probably should have been dealt with a couple decades ago.
Stealing Christmas was hilarious. Matty loses a bet that leaves him stuck in a diner dressed as a zombie Santa, where he meets Rhiannon, his very cute waitress. Between the pancakes, Laci having absolutely no filter, and one of the most ridiculous cat rescue missions I've ever encountered, this one was just FUN. Laci especially had me cracking up.
Then we get A Married Little Christmas, and I think this one might have been my favorite. Lauren discovers that her best friend is marrying a man she met THREE DAYS AGO and understandably thinks everyone has lost their minds. She heads to the town of Little Christmas to intervene and ends up meeting William, the groom's best friend, who has some concerns of his own.
Lauren and William's banter was so cute. Neither one is particularly interested in romance, yet they keep having conversations and making hypothetical plans that sound suspiciously like two people planning an entire life together. Meanwhile, Lauren keeps referring to William as a criminal because the man somehow seems to be banned from practically every business in town. 😂
The whole Little Christmas setting was ridiculously charming. There's a Christmas Eve wedding, ugly Christmas sweaters, holiday chaos, a missing sleigh, and yes, even a one bed situation. Because apparently Christmas magic knows exactly what it's doing.
These stories were short, sweet, funny, romantic, and incredibly easy to fly through. Sometimes I don't need a complicated romance. I just want lovable characters, ridiculous situations, great banter, and a happily ever after that leaves me smiling like an idiot.
I also LOVE that there are actual recipes included at the end of the book. My eARC didn't include the full-page illustrations mentioned for the finished edition, so I'm really excited to see those when the book officially comes out!
This was adorable, cozy, funny, and exactly the kind of Christmas romance I wanted. Abby Jimenez remains an automatic read for me.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Married Little Christmas gives us three interconnected holiday novellas, and I loved how each one had its own romance while little connections carried throughout the collection.
Sweater Weather starts with Anna unexpectedly coming face to face with her high school ex during what might be one of the most disastrous family Christmas dinners imaginable. I really liked the second chance aspect of this one because there's history between these two that was never completely resolved. They're older now, but that chemistry is still very much there, along with some feelings that probably should have been dealt with a couple decades ago.
Stealing Christmas was hilarious. Matty loses a bet that leaves him stuck in a diner dressed as a zombie Santa, where he meets Rhiannon, his very cute waitress. Between the pancakes, Laci having absolutely no filter, and one of the most ridiculous cat rescue missions I've ever encountered, this one was just FUN. Laci especially had me cracking up.
Then we get A Married Little Christmas, and I think this one might have been my favorite. Lauren discovers that her best friend is marrying a man she met THREE DAYS AGO and understandably thinks everyone has lost their minds. She heads to the town of Little Christmas to intervene and ends up meeting William, the groom's best friend, who has some concerns of his own.
Lauren and William's banter was so cute. Neither one is particularly interested in romance, yet they keep having conversations and making hypothetical plans that sound suspiciously like two people planning an entire life together. Meanwhile, Lauren keeps referring to William as a criminal because the man somehow seems to be banned from practically every business in town. 😂
The whole Little Christmas setting was ridiculously charming. There's a Christmas Eve wedding, ugly Christmas sweaters, holiday chaos, a missing sleigh, and yes, even a one bed situation. Because apparently Christmas magic knows exactly what it's doing.
These stories were short, sweet, funny, romantic, and incredibly easy to fly through. Sometimes I don't need a complicated romance. I just want lovable characters, ridiculous situations, great banter, and a happily ever after that leaves me smiling like an idiot.
I also LOVE that there are actual recipes included at the end of the book. My eARC didn't include the full-page illustrations mentioned for the finished edition, so I'm really excited to see those when the book officially comes out!
This was adorable, cozy, funny, and exactly the kind of Christmas romance I wanted. Abby Jimenez remains an automatic read for me.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Three interconnected novella from Abby YES PLEASE. Perfect way to get In the Christmas spirit
Sweater weather
Jeremy and Anna broke up 9 years ago when Jeremy ended up going to his dream school while Anna stayed to take care of her mom who was diagnosed with cancer. Now they are both back in town for Christmas. A mix-up with Anna’s food delivery brought them back together.
This short was so freaking cute and funny. These two were always waiting for each other, but Anna had to work past her hurt and anger, and they finally fought it.
The grandmother was hilarious.
Stealing Christmas
Matty loses a bet and has to sit in a restaurant open to close in a zombie Santa suit. Rihannon is his waitress, working a double, so they bond as they spend the day together. It was cute, sweet, and funny. I loved the meet-cute and getting back Christmas.
Marry Little Christmas
Noel, Lauren’s best friend’s car broke down in Little Christmas. She called Lauren three days later and told her she was getting married. Lauren was obviously confused and concerned, so she booked it to Little Christmas Town. After a fight with Noel, she ended up at a bar and met William. William was Nicholas’s best friend. He and Lauren both wanted to stop the wedding or at least be smart about it, so they teamed up.
After three days of fun and a petty crime, they understood falling in love in that amount of time. Lauren fell in love with the town and decided to move there, and William couldn’t help but follow. She was his Déjà vu.
Thank you Netgalley and Forever for the ARC
Sweater weather
Jeremy and Anna broke up 9 years ago when Jeremy ended up going to his dream school while Anna stayed to take care of her mom who was diagnosed with cancer. Now they are both back in town for Christmas. A mix-up with Anna’s food delivery brought them back together.
This short was so freaking cute and funny. These two were always waiting for each other, but Anna had to work past her hurt and anger, and they finally fought it.
The grandmother was hilarious.
Stealing Christmas
Matty loses a bet and has to sit in a restaurant open to close in a zombie Santa suit. Rihannon is his waitress, working a double, so they bond as they spend the day together. It was cute, sweet, and funny. I loved the meet-cute and getting back Christmas.
Marry Little Christmas
Noel, Lauren’s best friend’s car broke down in Little Christmas. She called Lauren three days later and told her she was getting married. Lauren was obviously confused and concerned, so she booked it to Little Christmas Town. After a fight with Noel, she ended up at a bar and met William. William was Nicholas’s best friend. He and Lauren both wanted to stop the wedding or at least be smart about it, so they teamed up.
After three days of fun and a petty crime, they understood falling in love in that amount of time. Lauren fell in love with the town and decided to move there, and William couldn’t help but follow. She was his Déjà vu.
Thank you Netgalley and Forever for the ARC
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Abby Jimenez could write a grocery list and I'd probably cry by the end of it.
A Married Little Christmas is a collection of three interconnected holiday novellas that somehow manages to be hilarious, deeply emotional, and incredibly romantic all at the same time. Every story is filled with Abby's signature wit, unforgettable characters, and the kind of emotional depth that makes you feel completely invested in just a few pages.
Sweater Weather was everything I love about second-chance romance. Jeremy and Anna's history is heartbreaking, and watching them find their way back to one another had me smiling, laughing, and tearing up. Anna's grandmother absolutely stole every scene she was in.
Stealing Christmas was pure holiday fun. The image of Matty spending Christmas dressed as Zombie Santa had me laughing out loud, and his chemistry with Rhiannon was sweet, effortless, and impossible not to root for.
Marry Little Christmas may have been my favorite. What starts as Lauren trying to stop her best friend from making a huge mistake turns into a charming small-town romance that completely won me over. The town of Little Christmas felt magical, William was wonderful, and by the end I wanted to pack my bags and move there too.
The bonus recipes and beautiful full-page illustrations made this feel even more special, turning it into the perfect holiday keepsake.
If you're looking for cozy Christmas vibes, laugh-out-loud moments, heartfelt romance, and characters you'll wish you could celebrate the holidays with, this is an absolute must-read. Abby Jimenez has done it again, and this will be one I reach for every Christmas season. 🎄❤️
A Married Little Christmas is a collection of three interconnected holiday novellas that somehow manages to be hilarious, deeply emotional, and incredibly romantic all at the same time. Every story is filled with Abby's signature wit, unforgettable characters, and the kind of emotional depth that makes you feel completely invested in just a few pages.
Sweater Weather was everything I love about second-chance romance. Jeremy and Anna's history is heartbreaking, and watching them find their way back to one another had me smiling, laughing, and tearing up. Anna's grandmother absolutely stole every scene she was in.
Stealing Christmas was pure holiday fun. The image of Matty spending Christmas dressed as Zombie Santa had me laughing out loud, and his chemistry with Rhiannon was sweet, effortless, and impossible not to root for.
Marry Little Christmas may have been my favorite. What starts as Lauren trying to stop her best friend from making a huge mistake turns into a charming small-town romance that completely won me over. The town of Little Christmas felt magical, William was wonderful, and by the end I wanted to pack my bags and move there too.
The bonus recipes and beautiful full-page illustrations made this feel even more special, turning it into the perfect holiday keepsake.
If you're looking for cozy Christmas vibes, laugh-out-loud moments, heartfelt romance, and characters you'll wish you could celebrate the holidays with, this is an absolute must-read. Abby Jimenez has done it again, and this will be one I reach for every Christmas season. 🎄❤️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Abby Jimenez brings the perfect holiday romance to the readers with 'A Married Little Christmas'. It is cozy, humorous and romantic with a cast of characters that connect all three novellas together.
In 'Sweater Weather', Anna is trying to escape a disastrous family dinner, when she bumps into her ex-boyfriend outside her sister's house. They are caught outside together and pretend to be back together. In exchange, she will have to make an appearance at his family Christmas. Cozy, humorous and fun.
The second novella is 'Stealing Christmas'. In this novella, Mattie finds himself sitting in a dinner dressed as an alien Santa after losing a bet. After meeting the waitress and striking up a conversation, he soon learns that her ex stole her kitten named Christmas. What ensures is a tale of hijinks that will have you laughing out loud.
Following that novella is "Marry Little Christmas'. Trying to stop her best friend from marrying after only three days, Lauren turns up in Little Christmas. Even though she isn't happy, she will serve as the maid of honor. Turning up in the local bar, she meets the best man who is also trying to stop the wedding. They continue to be thrown together on may need to rethink their plan.
With a continuing cast of characters through out, this light-hearted, Christmas tale will have you laughing out loud. Add this to your TBR pile as it is the perfect read for the holiday season.
Abby Jimenez brings the perfect holiday romance to the readers with 'A Married Little Christmas'. It is cozy, humorous and romantic with a cast of characters that connect all three novellas together.
In 'Sweater Weather', Anna is trying to escape a disastrous family dinner, when she bumps into her ex-boyfriend outside her sister's house. They are caught outside together and pretend to be back together. In exchange, she will have to make an appearance at his family Christmas. Cozy, humorous and fun.
The second novella is 'Stealing Christmas'. In this novella, Mattie finds himself sitting in a dinner dressed as an alien Santa after losing a bet. After meeting the waitress and striking up a conversation, he soon learns that her ex stole her kitten named Christmas. What ensures is a tale of hijinks that will have you laughing out loud.
Following that novella is "Marry Little Christmas'. Trying to stop her best friend from marrying after only three days, Lauren turns up in Little Christmas. Even though she isn't happy, she will serve as the maid of honor. Turning up in the local bar, she meets the best man who is also trying to stop the wedding. They continue to be thrown together on may need to rethink their plan.
With a continuing cast of characters through out, this light-hearted, Christmas tale will have you laughing out loud. Add this to your TBR pile as it is the perfect read for the holiday season.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Oh my goodness, Abby did it again! Thanks to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for allowing me to read and review this advanced copy of "A Married Little Christmas." I never dreamed I would be so lucky! I cannot wait to see Abby's fan groups over the holidays, as I predict many holiday meals and Friendsgivings will use this theme as well as the recipes in this book. I never even considered that there would be recipes, and there are! Thank you!
Now, to the book. Abby gave us three Novellas, all of which tell the stories of incredibly likable people. They are funny, lovable, likable, all of it -- and I rooted for them the whole time. It has been a while since I laughed out loud at a book, and I did it a few times here. We get a story about a terrible Christmas dinner with the absolute funniest and most badass grannie. We got an adorable saxophone player and waitress with great chemistry who go out on a mission to rescue a catnapped cat. Then, we get the most saccharine-sweet holiday love stories, in the best possible way. I would love to see a full novel from any of these stories, but I NEED one from the last story.
I LOVED this collection and finished it in a day. I have said it before and will say it again, Abby never misses. I am truly honored to have been given the chance to join her on this adventure. I had already preordered prior to being chosen for the ARC, and I have zero regrets!
Now, to the book. Abby gave us three Novellas, all of which tell the stories of incredibly likable people. They are funny, lovable, likable, all of it -- and I rooted for them the whole time. It has been a while since I laughed out loud at a book, and I did it a few times here. We get a story about a terrible Christmas dinner with the absolute funniest and most badass grannie. We got an adorable saxophone player and waitress with great chemistry who go out on a mission to rescue a catnapped cat. Then, we get the most saccharine-sweet holiday love stories, in the best possible way. I would love to see a full novel from any of these stories, but I NEED one from the last story.
I LOVED this collection and finished it in a day. I have said it before and will say it again, Abby never misses. I am truly honored to have been given the chance to join her on this adventure. I had already preordered prior to being chosen for the ARC, and I have zero regrets!
Review of advance copy
Thank you Abby/Booktrovert for the ARC.
Abby is one of my pick up without knowing what the book is about authors. This trio of novellas did not disappoint. They’re interconnected standalones. Each story has all the ingredients I know and love from an Abby story. She did keep these stories a bit lighter opposed to usually heavy hitting topics of her full length books.
The first story is about second chances- one failed family dinner and pancake eating raccoon later, the FMC and MMC find their way back to each other years after being high school sweethearts.
The second story has more of a comedic story line. It’s the brother of the MMC in the first story. What starts off as punishment from a lost bet leads to a lot of pancakes and the MMC not regretting his punishment as much because it led him to her.
The third story is the most Christmas-y. Were dropped off in the town of Little Christmas (previously mentioned in the other stories). The characters names, the little town streets, the business names- it’s all about Christmas. Yes, it’s a little whimsical but this IS the story of a Christmas miracle after all. It works. The respective best friends of a man and woman who decide to get married after knowing eachother for only a few days come together to prove you can’t fall in love in 3 days….or can you?
Abby is one of my pick up without knowing what the book is about authors. This trio of novellas did not disappoint. They’re interconnected standalones. Each story has all the ingredients I know and love from an Abby story. She did keep these stories a bit lighter opposed to usually heavy hitting topics of her full length books.
The first story is about second chances- one failed family dinner and pancake eating raccoon later, the FMC and MMC find their way back to each other years after being high school sweethearts.
The second story has more of a comedic story line. It’s the brother of the MMC in the first story. What starts off as punishment from a lost bet leads to a lot of pancakes and the MMC not regretting his punishment as much because it led him to her.
The third story is the most Christmas-y. Were dropped off in the town of Little Christmas (previously mentioned in the other stories). The characters names, the little town streets, the business names- it’s all about Christmas. Yes, it’s a little whimsical but this IS the story of a Christmas miracle after all. It works. The respective best friends of a man and woman who decide to get married after knowing eachother for only a few days come together to prove you can’t fall in love in 3 days….or can you?
July 9, 2026
Advance Reader Copy- Booktrovert
Talk about Christmas in July! This collection was such a fun, cozy read. One of my favorite parts was how all of the characters were connected throughout the novellas. This made the stories feel like coming home to the same charming town. If you’re looking for lighthearted romances to get you in the holiday spirit, this is the perfect book.
🎄 Sweater Weather: I laughed throughout this entire novella! The spunky grandma completely stole the show, and every family has a “Jodie” who insisot on cooking so you knkw hou have to stop by McDonald’s before going to her house. Add in a second-chance romance, and I was hooked.
🎄 Stealing Christmas: Matty is the kind of man who stays true to his word, and that’s always attractive. Rhiannon is simply a girl who adores her cat and unexpectedly falls in love along the way. Their story was sweet, heartfelt, and easy to root for.
🎄 Marry Little Christmas: I absolutely lost it at the South Pole reference! The town, the mayor, and all of the quirky moments made this one so much fun. It proves that sometimes déjà vu really can be a good thing.
Overall, this was a heartwarming collection full of laughs, holiday charm, and lovable characters. It was the perfect way to celebrate Christmas in July!
Talk about Christmas in July! This collection was such a fun, cozy read. One of my favorite parts was how all of the characters were connected throughout the novellas. This made the stories feel like coming home to the same charming town. If you’re looking for lighthearted romances to get you in the holiday spirit, this is the perfect book.
🎄 Sweater Weather: I laughed throughout this entire novella! The spunky grandma completely stole the show, and every family has a “Jodie” who insisot on cooking so you knkw hou have to stop by McDonald’s before going to her house. Add in a second-chance romance, and I was hooked.
🎄 Stealing Christmas: Matty is the kind of man who stays true to his word, and that’s always attractive. Rhiannon is simply a girl who adores her cat and unexpectedly falls in love along the way. Their story was sweet, heartfelt, and easy to root for.
🎄 Marry Little Christmas: I absolutely lost it at the South Pole reference! The town, the mayor, and all of the quirky moments made this one so much fun. It proves that sometimes déjà vu really can be a good thing.
Overall, this was a heartwarming collection full of laughs, holiday charm, and lovable characters. It was the perfect way to celebrate Christmas in July!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for approving the NetGalley wish for an ARC of A Married Little Christmas by Abby Jimenez.
The 3 stories featured in this book are absolutely charming and feel like whimsical Hallmark Christmas shorts (especially the callouts in the third story, Marry Little Christmas). The plots are funny and clever and each of the 6 characters shines in their own individual way. The pacing is fast and, with the short-story length, the plotting is very tight, and Jimenez makes every word work on behalf of the characters coming together in cute and hilarious ways. While each has a different couple and different tropes/vibe, they are interconnected through the characters and locations and make small popups inbetween - I especially appreciate those related to the ghosts and bees and would absolutely read a full-length novel on that whole family. It's honestly just a really fun little bit of escapism, perfect for the holiday season.
*Also just to note these are more Hallmark-y and these are not spicy in anyway - it's all more sweet/funny as characters get together.
The 3 stories featured in this book are absolutely charming and feel like whimsical Hallmark Christmas shorts (especially the callouts in the third story, Marry Little Christmas). The plots are funny and clever and each of the 6 characters shines in their own individual way. The pacing is fast and, with the short-story length, the plotting is very tight, and Jimenez makes every word work on behalf of the characters coming together in cute and hilarious ways. While each has a different couple and different tropes/vibe, they are interconnected through the characters and locations and make small popups inbetween - I especially appreciate those related to the ghosts and bees and would absolutely read a full-length novel on that whole family. It's honestly just a really fun little bit of escapism, perfect for the holiday season.
*Also just to note these are more Hallmark-y and these are not spicy in anyway - it's all more sweet/funny as characters get together.
July 20, 2026
All the stars! Abby needs to write more Christmas books/holiday romance novellas because I adored this one so much.
This immediately transported me into that nostalgic Christmas feeling, like a cozy 2000's holiday movie where you’re back home, making new memories, revisiting old feelings, and getting all the funny & heartfelt family moments. I loved all three novellas, but Jeremy and Anna’s story was my favorite. There’s just something about a first love story, and theirs gave me “it wasn’t over, it still isn’t over” vibes from The Notebook!
The humor had me giddy and kicking my feet. I loved the Christmas magic, the matching Christmas sweaters, and the funny grandma moments. Jeremy’s grandma might have been my favorite character. 😂
And of course, all three MMCs were so lovable. Every setting felt magical and brought me to the exact kind of holiday world I always want to escape into.
I sincerely hope we get more holiday romances from AJ because this was such a treat. Also, the hardcover editions are gorgeous and I’m going to need every single one.
If you’re looking for a holiday romance to add to your TBR, this is a must. Highly recommend! 🎄📚
Thank you so much to Forever Pub for the e-arc!
This immediately transported me into that nostalgic Christmas feeling, like a cozy 2000's holiday movie where you’re back home, making new memories, revisiting old feelings, and getting all the funny & heartfelt family moments. I loved all three novellas, but Jeremy and Anna’s story was my favorite. There’s just something about a first love story, and theirs gave me “it wasn’t over, it still isn’t over” vibes from The Notebook!
The humor had me giddy and kicking my feet. I loved the Christmas magic, the matching Christmas sweaters, and the funny grandma moments. Jeremy’s grandma might have been my favorite character. 😂
And of course, all three MMCs were so lovable. Every setting felt magical and brought me to the exact kind of holiday world I always want to escape into.
I sincerely hope we get more holiday romances from AJ because this was such a treat. Also, the hardcover editions are gorgeous and I’m going to need every single one.
If you’re looking for a holiday romance to add to your TBR, this is a must. Highly recommend! 🎄📚
Thank you so much to Forever Pub for the e-arc!
July 29, 2026
I loved this, three loosely connected holiday love stories that were a delight! Each one was very different, but I felt a connection with each one!
Story one brought a cute, second chance romance. I appreciated the history that the characters had, and that we got to learn so much of it in such a short time!
Story two and three were very insta-love and situationship coded, which I sometimes struggle with, but was fun with these two. Story two was sweet and funny, with a little extra death tied in! Story three felt the most fun out them all. The Village of Little Christmas?! Jamenez certainly had a blast coming up with her own Hallmark movie set, and I had a blast reading it!
The added touch of recipes at the end felt like a lovely Christmas gift from the author, who is an accomplished baker in her own right!
I didn’t want this to end, and I hope she comes out with more short story compilations in the future!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review!
Story one brought a cute, second chance romance. I appreciated the history that the characters had, and that we got to learn so much of it in such a short time!
Story two and three were very insta-love and situationship coded, which I sometimes struggle with, but was fun with these two. Story two was sweet and funny, with a little extra death tied in! Story three felt the most fun out them all. The Village of Little Christmas?! Jamenez certainly had a blast coming up with her own Hallmark movie set, and I had a blast reading it!
The added touch of recipes at the end felt like a lovely Christmas gift from the author, who is an accomplished baker in her own right!
I didn’t want this to end, and I hope she comes out with more short story compilations in the future!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
How is this my life🥹
I read, no, I devoured this treasure in 6 hours!
I cannot thank Forever Publishing for the physical ARC enough! I am still pinching myself for the absolutely gracious and incredible gift ❤️
My Hallmark, Christmas and Banter loving self is so happy!!! This book and its 3 novellas felt like a warm hug of Christmas cheer! That’s honestly the way it feels! The novellas were special in their own ways but I love how they were connected to each other as well. The cozy romance. The banter that had me laughing out loud! The Christmas magic and traditions woven into each story. I loved it all!!!! Especially all of the ugly Christmas sweaters and chaos that took place (drinking games, cat rescue and Santa’s Butt Crack, OH My 🤣). Let’s also not forget the amazing recipes that Abby so graciously included that I will definitely be trying out soon☺️
I ready for Christmas and for this amazing treasure to become a yearly tradition/read for myself! Congratulations Abby on another romantic masterpiece ❤️🎄
I read, no, I devoured this treasure in 6 hours!
I cannot thank Forever Publishing for the physical ARC enough! I am still pinching myself for the absolutely gracious and incredible gift ❤️
My Hallmark, Christmas and Banter loving self is so happy!!! This book and its 3 novellas felt like a warm hug of Christmas cheer! That’s honestly the way it feels! The novellas were special in their own ways but I love how they were connected to each other as well. The cozy romance. The banter that had me laughing out loud! The Christmas magic and traditions woven into each story. I loved it all!!!! Especially all of the ugly Christmas sweaters and chaos that took place (drinking games, cat rescue and Santa’s Butt Crack, OH My 🤣). Let’s also not forget the amazing recipes that Abby so graciously included that I will definitely be trying out soon☺️
I ready for Christmas and for this amazing treasure to become a yearly tradition/read for myself! Congratulations Abby on another romantic masterpiece ❤️🎄
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was my second book from Abby Jimenez and I've absolutely loved it. It's three short stories ( about 60 pages each) and they were all so fun. I'm actually wishing for Christmas in July after reading these
♡ Sweater Weather 2.75 ⭐️
I actually wasn't very excited about this as it has so much miscommunication. It's cute and Christmasy and the writing is so so easy to read, but the characters were actually so annoying and I hated how they couldn't talk for YEARS and when they actually did they just kissed and pretented like everything was fine.
♡ Stealing Christmas 5 ⭐️
This was honestly the best Christmas novella I ever read. It's fun, easy to read and I fell in love with the characters from the start.
♡ Marry Little Christmas 4 ⭐️
This wasn't my favorite as the story doesn't seem at all believable, but it was amazing to read and I really loved every single character!
All of these would make for an incredible whole book and I honestly hope Abby will consider this.
This was my second book from Abby Jimenez and I've absolutely loved it. It's three short stories ( about 60 pages each) and they were all so fun. I'm actually wishing for Christmas in July after reading these
♡ Sweater Weather 2.75 ⭐️
I actually wasn't very excited about this as it has so much miscommunication. It's cute and Christmasy and the writing is so so easy to read, but the characters were actually so annoying and I hated how they couldn't talk for YEARS and when they actually did they just kissed and pretented like everything was fine.
♡ Stealing Christmas 5 ⭐️
This was honestly the best Christmas novella I ever read. It's fun, easy to read and I fell in love with the characters from the start.
♡ Marry Little Christmas 4 ⭐️
This wasn't my favorite as the story doesn't seem at all believable, but it was amazing to read and I really loved every single character!
All of these would make for an incredible whole book and I honestly hope Abby will consider this.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A Married Little Christmas by Abby Jimenez was such a fun and cozy read that put me in the holiday mood from the very first story! I loved that each novella had its own charm, while also giving me that warm and happy holiday feeling. The characters were easy to like, and I was smiling at their funny moments and cheering them on as they found love. The pacing kept me turning the pages, and each story felt complete even though they were short. I also enjoyed all the little holiday details that made everything feel festive! By the time I finished, I had a big smile on my face and wished there were more stories to read. This was a sweet and feel good collection that I know I’ll want to revisit during future holiday seasons!
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