A lovely story centred around family dynamics. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and would definitely recommend it to those who enjoy reading this genre.

I shall miss the sisters in this novel. The characters are so well fleshed out that you become involved in their lives and not forgetting Bonnie the dog, of course. I liked all the characters, without exception. I enjoyed the festivities and all that snow! I'm a big snow fan. The three sisters are haunted and traumatised by an earlier tragedy and many years later we find them fumble helplessly trying to find a point of contact with each other and reconnect. They scarcely know each other and have to contend with their individual demons. There was an excellent portrait of the pros and cons of motherhood from Beth. It took me a while to like her. She seemed abrasive, self-obsessed and insensitive and expected a lot from her long-suffering husband. That changes, which was interesting. I particularly liked the quote from Hannah. I'm never quite what people want me to be.' That resounded strongly with me. There are so many people out there who feel that way and have high expectations of themselves and others. There was a lot of wit to enjoy, Posy kept me entertained.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK.

This is the perfect story to curl up with on a cold Winter's day & lose yourself in the life of the Mcbride sisters, Hannah, Posy & Beth & their get together at Christmas in the Scottish highlands. Sarah Morgan's descriptive text really enables the reader to envisage the scene & get to know the characters. Look forward to reading more from this author

Another fabulous book from Sarah Morgan.I had hoped to keep it for a Christmas read but I gave In !!!!

A compelling story of the ins and outs of family life and relationships. other reviews have already given insights into the story so I will not repeat this. I was sure that I had come across some of the characters before in her earlier books set in New York! Particularly Corinna and her abusive ways. I wonder if others felt the same about this?
I hope that there is a sequel to this book so that we can follow the lives of this family some more.

I almost gave up reading The Christmas Sisters but I'm so glad I didn't. The book is well written and has great characters but I just got a bit overwhelmed by all the issues in their lives. However, much of the description of those is scene-setting and it was really worth reading past the angst to get to the meat of the story. Once Hannah, Beth and Posy have all made it to Scotland for Christmas the book really takes off. Sarah Morgan is a great storyteller and, once engaged, I read and read until I got to the end. I'd thoroughly recommend curling up with a hot chocolate one day this Christmas and reading The Christmas Sisters. But don't read it in public if books make you cry!

I enjoyed the last book ‘How to keep a secret’ by Sarah Morgan that I read so I was thrilled when this The Christmas Sisters became available on Netgalley. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I felt it was predictable but that’s almost to be expected in this genre. It is well written and the characters come across as very likeable and the description of a cozy family Christmas is lovely, especially at this time of year.

I always know I will enjoy a book by Sarah Morgan and The Christmas Sisters was no exception, it was fab, I loved it.
A great page turner that I struggled to put down.

Another great book from Sarah Morgan!

The Christmas Sisters is about three sisters who all come home for Christmas to visit their family home with their parents. But things have always been tense this time of year, after a terrible accident 25 years ago. Hannah the eldest sister works in New York and it a successful business woman, who likes to control everything in her life, but when something changes that she has no idea who to turn to. Beth is the middle sister, who also lives in New York. She’s married with two kids and loves them all so much but feels like she’s losing herself and wants to go back to work. Posy the youngest sister, still lives in the same village they all grew up in Scotland. She’s expected to help her parents and eventually take over the family business, but she’s not sure she wants that, but is afraid of letting anyone down.

This is a lovely warm Christmas story about the power of sisterhood, you don’t always have to get along but you know you’ll always have your sister and family. It’s funny, emotional and and enough twists to keep it interesting. You get emotionally involved with the characters and that’s what you want from a great feel good book!

Sarah Morgan is fast becoming one of my favourite authors. Another heartwarming story told at my favourite time of the year.

This story is told from four points of view - a mum and her three daughters. Each chapter follows on from the one before so there's no need to worry that you'll lose the plot or pace. A story of love, forgiveness and self-acceptance set in New York and Scotland.

Although this is a standalone novel I really hope there will be more books to follow as I'd love to see how everyone moves forward now they are in better places.

A must read over the festive period or any time of the year.

This book was longer than the other Christmas books I read for the Ho Ho Ho Readathon, and longer than most of the woman’s fiction I read as well. But that was one of the reasons I liked this book so much. I found myself grateful for the length as it gave the story real depth and time to tell the story of Suzanne and her three daughters from all four points of view. I started this book for the Ho Ho Ho Readathon hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer, but I didn’t finish it in time for it to count for the event itself.

I really loved this book, it was heartwarming and sweet with moments that genuinely made me want to cry my eyes out (both with happy tears and sad). It was a book about love, both the romantic kind and the family, and it was about grief and self-discovery. The McBride family have been through a lot in the past, and using the setting of the Christmas holidays, this book explores the overcoming of trauma and the act of moving on.

There wasn’t one character I didn’t enjoy reading about. Suzanne’s chapters were great as I haven’t read a book with an older protagonist for a while, and her relationship with her husband was the sweetest. I also really loved all three of the sister’s chapters and their story-lines. I found Hannah’s story the most compelling, and Beth the less likeable of the sisters, but that’s what’s so good about this book. With so many protagonists, there is something in this book for everyone, and different points of relatability for different readers. There is so much to gain from reading this book, and I was surprised by how many lessons there were to be learnt from reading this book, it had some lovely quotes about life, love, grief and moving on.

But ultimately, it was the family element that I loved the most. It’s about the McBride’s rediscovering their love and connection to each other against the background of Christmas, which is a time that brings many families together. One of the reasons I connected with this book was because Christmas to means family to me too. Every character felt real, you invested yourself in their lives and you experienced everything along with them.

This book has incredible layers, it’s heartwarming and it’s full of well-developed characters and earth-shattering story-lines that make this THE book to read this Christmas. I’ve already been recommending it to my own family to read!

Laughter, tears, warmth and so much heart'

It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree, but who’s around it that matters most.

All Suzanne McBride wants for Christmas is her three daughters happy and at home. But when sisters Posy, Hannah and Beth return to their family home in the Scottish Highlands, old tensions and buried secrets start bubbling to the surface.

Oldest sister, Hannah is the high flyer of the family, she is on and off planes regularly doing her job that involves numbers and spreadsheets. Numbers are what she knows. She is reluctant to let anyone get close.

Middle sister Beth, is married with two children who are completely adorable, and is having her own crisis at the moment.

Younger sister Posy, is more of the homebody, with a love of climbing and is part of the mountain rescue team.

The Christmas Sisters is story about a love between sisters, love in a family, and the romantic kind of love that swipes you off your feet. It is a heartfelt tale of the bond only sisters can feel between them, a tale of romantic love between four different kinds of couples. it is a story about a Christmas miracle that saves a little girls faith in all that magic that only the Christmas season can bring into our lives, a story that I savored, felt part of while I was reading. An absolutely marvelous story that will stay in my mind and heart for a long time to come. The writing works so well for me, it’s fun but also heartfelt and poignant and left me with a sense of comfort. I was rooting for all of the McBride women and their men weren’t too shabby either. Highly recommended.

Many thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for an advance copy in exchange for a fair and honest review

Fabulous, cozy read!! Three sisters with very different lives, from a tragic past, but lovingly brought up by Suzanne and Stewart as their very own daughters!!
This is a very different book about family life, very well written, and I couldn't wait to read more & more!!
Each one has a story to tell, aswell as the rest of the characters in this book, which makes it so much more interesting, and fantastic to read about them all!!!

Suzanne is planning a family Christmas and this year all three daughter are home so she wants it to be perfect. Beth is wanting to return to work but doesn't feel her husband will support her. Hannah has always struggled with feeling loved and her family. Plus this year she's got her own big surprise. Posy is living at home but thinking about moving on herself. Can the family cone together, work through their problems and have a wonderful Christmas.

This was a good festive read. I really enjoyed the story and the ending was perfect. The plot was good with plenty going on to keep me reading. I love these stories at this time of year. Each of the main women in the family has their own part to tell in the story. I think my favourite part was Posy's story as I loved the development between her and Luke. The accident that led to Suzanne becoming a mother really added extra depth to the story and explained a lot of the characters actions.

I liked every character in This but Stewart was my favourite over all despite not featuring much but he grounded the story.

I love a Christmas book and this one doesn't disappoint.
Unashamedly a rom-com about 3 sisters and their mum and the various other family members and love interests.
All are struggling in different ways with knowing how to move their lives on, always with the shadow of a tragedy that took place 25 years previously.
The novel follows the Christmas period as they all learn something new about themselves and what they want from life.
I thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you to Netgalley for an early copy.

It just wouldn't be Christmas without a gorgeous, festive read from Sarah Morgan and this year is no exception as she's back with an angst-filled story which reminds us of the importance of family. It's been years since the McBride family were all together for Christmas so all Suzanne wants is for her three daughters back home together for the perfect Christmas but will her Christmas wish come true?

Right from the offset I was drawn into the family dynamics of the McBride family, the three sisters Hannah, Beth and Posy were polar opposites to one another but yet they have the most tragic of bonds to connect them. They were very young when they lost their parents in a tragic accident and it was their mum's best friend Suzanne and her husband Stewart who stepped in and adopted them.

The opening scene with Suzanne's nightmare recalling the accident twenty-five years ago was so vivid and really set the scene, you could really sense her pain and the guilt she felt that she was the sole survivor and has lived to see the girls grow up into strong, independent women instead of their parents. Christmas is such a bittersweet time of year for her, it's a time for family but it's also a painful reminder of what they have all lost.

This story was very much character-driven with the women taking the lead as we followed them in the build up to what should be the most magical time of the year, but that's not to say that the men Stewart, Luke, Jason and Adam didn't play their part too. Suzanne definitely got her wish at spending time with her daughters with the sudden early arrival of first Beth, and then Hannah, but it was soon clear that each of her daughters had something that was weighing deeply on their minds and she had to be patient and wait for them to open up and confide in either her or each other as to what was going on.

Add into the mix the innocence of young children in the form of Beth's daughters Ruby and Melly. They brought such joyful exuberance and excitement waiting for Santa's arrival, as well as some light, comedic moments, in amongst the angst, when left in the company of their aunt Hannah who hasn't a clue how to entertain children. I'm sure there are parents up and down the country nodding their heads as to how much mischief children can get up to in just a few minutes.

There were traits in each of the sisters that I'm sure many of us could relate to, whether it's as a whole or a combination of the three. Hannah is the guarded, workaholic who keeps everyone at arms length; Stay-at-home mum Beth loves her family but is ready to return to work, and then there's Posy who yearns for adventure but is afraid to leave the nest and upset her parents. Personally I would say I'm most like Hannah but yet I'd love to be more like Posy.

The Christmas Sisters was a heartwarming tale with some serious themes at its heart which makes for some bittersweet reading, but also brings with it a poignant reminder to tell those you love how much they mean to you as you never know when they'll no longer be around.

Brilliant brilliant brilliant, Sarah Morgan has me again.

The Christmas Sisters tells the story of the McBride family, 2 sisters living in New York and 1 living in the Scottish highlands. Beth the mother of two wants to go back to work, super organised Hannah who’s life is mapped out and Posy who wants to leave but doesn’t know how. Each girl has her secrets and a family tragedy no one wants to talk about.
A fantastic family story about love and closeness.

The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan is a delightful heartfelt contemporary read that will tug at your emotions and leave you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart.
The novel deals with loss - a loss that is still felt twenty five years down the line. "Wounds heal, but they still leave scars." Scars are not always visible but a traumatic loss left imprints on many hearts.
In order to protect oneself from hurt, we may build walls and hide who we really are. "Camouflaging her real self was a big part of her life." Walls built to protect serve only to distance and isolate us from the world. It is a myth to believe that if we do not give our heart away, we cannot get hurt. Being isolated hurts us daily.
Motherhood is a theme that runs throughout. No matter how old our children get, we never stop being a mother. A mother of young children in the novel loses sight of who she is. "Although I am an expert at cutting up children's food, that is not my only skill." She fears being seen as 'just a mother.'
We all have dreams. Sometimes our dreams are on our doorstep, at other times they are further afield.
When we look at others, we see 'perfect' lives. We see what others project but not necessarily the truth. Three sisters in the novel have three very different lives. Whilst there is love, there is also envy but all that glitters is not necessarily gold. The sisters have a wonderful bond. "I'm your sister. I am a barrier between you and the world." What a wonderful relationship.
There is a beautiful welcoming family atmosphere that pervades the whole novel. The close knit family drew together through a tragedy and the bonds formed in adversity will not break. They all love, nurture and care for each other.
The Christmas Sisters is a warm novel that is light hearted and peppered with humour and witty lines. It is a delightful novel from Sarah Morgan but despite its light surface there is an underlying serious message - to survive a tragedy one must love. Love is the glue that holds the relationships together. A family that loves together will be able to survive whatever life throws at them.
An absolutely wonderful offering, perfect for any time of year.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.

An average story with bland characters.
This was definitely written with only Christmas in mind and not for the story itself.
There are far better Christmas stories out there than this.

Provided by NetGalley for an honest review.

Sarah Morgan is an amazing writer. I loved this book. I loved the story, I loved the characters and their relationships and I love the setting.

The dynamics of the group were really interesting. Coming from a big family, I understand the ups and downs of sibling relationships. It was good to see some of the other sides. Helps you understand your own relationships!

What I found really interesting is the shift in the way Morgan is writing. These are no longer you classic romances. They are more about relationships between people. There is still some romance, but there’s so much more!

I loved this, families, secrets, obsessions. I laughed, cried, and laughed some more, and it reminded me of some of my christmasses. A lovely read, for a winters evening, curled up in front of the fire, Go for it, you won’t be disappointed.