One Big Happy Family

By: Susan Mallery

Narrated by: Tanya Eby

Susan Mallery, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boardwalk Bookshop, returns with the joyful and utterly irresistible story of a mother who couldn't love her kids more but hopes that, just this once, they please don't come home for Christmas. Perfect for fans of Mary Kay Andrews and Julie Murphy!

Julie Parker’s kids are her greatest gift. Still, she’s not exactly heartbroken when they ask to skip a big Christmas. Her son, Nick, is taking a belated honeymoon with his bride, Blair, while her daughter, Dana, will purge every reminder of the guy who dumped her. Again. Julie feels practically giddy for one-on-one holiday time with Heath, the (much) younger man she’s secretly dating.

But her plans go from cozy to chaotic when Nick and Dana plead for Christmas at the family cabin in memory of their late father, Julie’s ex. She can’t refuse, even though she dreads their reactions to her new man when they realize she’s been hiding him for months.

As the guest list grows in surprising ways, from Blair’s estranged mom to Heath’s precocious children, Julie’s secret is one of many to be unwrapped. Over this delightfully complicated and very funny Christmas, she’ll discover that more really is merrier, and that a big, happy family can become bigger and happier, if they let go of old hurts and open their hearts to love.

Don’t miss Susan Mallery’s brand new novel, BEACH VIBES, a dazzling, clever and poignant story about the family we’re born into—and the one we create for ourselves, coming March 2025!

Amazing Story & Characters

I liked that the story kept me interested and wanting more. The characters are interesting and their personalities are unique and very likable.

Lots of drama!

It was ok if you enjoy lots of family drama! I don’t mind a character or maybe two being dramatic, but not every single one. Wasn’t the worst I’ve read though, it just got irritating at times with a few of the characters.

Loved This!

Another fabulous Christmas book by Susan Mallery! I love all her books and Tanya Eby as always is a great narrator.

Family and Non-Family Christmas at the Cottage

Susan Mallery did a great job with blending this family and non family members during the Christmas. There was so much love in this story that it makes the reader want to be a part of their family!

Mixed Christmas

A great book just in time for the holidays. There’s never been such a mixed matched family! Christmas with x husbands, x boyfriends, grown children & small children. It’s a hoot!!!