One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery: Review

Susan Mallery is an author well-known for her stories about family connections and development. She’s a genius when it comes to interaction with a fun, loving theme.

Coming out this winter will be a wonderful story that brings a lot of happy vibes with humor and maybe a touch of stress along the way. Check out my full review below.

One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery
Publisher: Canary Street Press; Original edition
Pub Date: October 1, 2024
ISBN-13: ‎978-1335006301

OVERVIEW:
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.

One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery Review

If you love family drama books, Mallery is the go-to author for these types of stories.

I’ve read so many of her works and they always leave you with a smile on your face even though you’ve been through the ups and downs any family goes through.

Whether it’s growing pains or happy times, Mallery is an expert storyteller in this genre. One Big Happy Family is all about a quiet Christmas that explodes into crazy situations.

From adults to children, ex-wives, and new loves (and don’t forget the dog) we experience a wild, wacky holiday. We are loading up on a bit of drama, a lot of love, happiness, and a few tears as the author takes us on an unforgettable storybook holiday in the perfect cabin we can only dream about. Building memories that are expected, and some unexpected too.

This book is a wonderful escape from the day-to-day as we dive into a delightful story of family ties with stand out characters and locales. Wild and crazy with great dynamics!

4 STARS!!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.