A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan | A Christmas Book Review
I had the pleasure of reading a review copy of A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan this past fall, and it has all of the qualities that I look for in a festive Christmas read. This cozy Christmas tale is all about family reuniting at Christmas (as well as the secrets that they keep). If you enjoy a combination of family drama and romance, I think you’ll want to check this one out.
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What is A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan About?
This Christmas, the Balfour family will have more secrets to unwrap than presents…
Becky is stranded at the airport, so when she bumps into her brother’s best friend, Will, and he suggests they drive home together, Becky reluctantly agrees. For the first time, Becky is dreading Christmas, and only Will knows why. Can she trust him to keep her secret?
Her twin sister, Rosie, married Declan after a whirlwind romance, and now the cracks are starting to appear. Rosie and Declan have agreed to hide their problems from her family, but Rosie’s insecurities are growing. Will this Christmas bring them closer or drive them apart?
Hayley can’t wait for her first Balfour family Christmas with Jamie. The Balfour Christmas traditions sound wonderful, but she’s worried about her place in this close-knit family. Will there be room for her too? And how will they react to the secret she and Jamie have been keeping?
Despite everyone’s best intentions, all the chaos and confusion could derail their normally happy holidays. Can they tell each other the truth in time to enjoy a perfect family Christmas? (from Amazon.com)
Who in the Balfour family has a secret?
It seems like everyone is keeping a secret this holiday season! Everyone except for Granny, who is extremely inquisitive and will uncover the truth after talking to you for just a few minutes.
I like how this book covered a variety of different relationship topics. First, there’s the parents, who are getting used to retirement and trying to find meaning in their lives again. Then there’s the kids. Jamie is juggling the holidays and a new relationship. Rosie is wondering if she rushed into marriage. And Becky? Becky’s just trying to survive a car ride home with her brother’s best friend, who she never realized was so cute.
It’s a lot for any family to deal with. There were times where I wished we could have focused more on each couple individually and really get to know them. But I understand that the book could only be so long, and when you’re sharing POVS that isn’t always possible.
Who Was My Favorite Couple?
I know I shouldn’t play favorites, but my favorite couple to read about was Becky and Will. I can’t help it. I just love a brother’s best friend trope!
I also really enjoyed Becky’s analytical mind. It was funny to me how oblivious she was to Will and his affections. I was a little scared that she was going to be too oblivious to work things out in the end, so it made me happy that Will was willing to go the extra mile to be explicitly open with her. Lol. Some people just need that.
What Did I Enjoy About This Book:
- Hayley never experienced a big family Christmas as a kid, so the Balfours tried to make it as special as possible for her, which is something I love to see in holiday films and books.
- Rosie’s insecurities annoyed me at times, but I found her to be a generally likable character. It was very sweet how she tried to make Hayley feel like a part of the family.
- The depiction of the family’s Christmas was very nice. I liked that they had the party one day and then had a meal together for the family the next day. The family spent a lot of time outdoors walking on the beach and enjoying the snowy property. As much as I hate the cold, it sounded really lovely.
Who Would Enjoy A Merry Little Lie?
I think if you’re a fan of women’s fiction and Christmas, you’ll enjoy this book. In the end, it’s a book about a family celebrating Christmas together and remembering how much they have to be grateful for. And that’s a great kind of story to read during Christmastime!
In Conclusion
Thank you for checking out today’s review of A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan. If you enjoyed this blog post, stick around for more book review and reading guides that will be coming soon.
