Thanks to NetGalley and HQ for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

To be honest, I've been in a complete reading slump lately. And then I decided to read this. Thanks Sarah Morgan, you've definitely given me my mojo back!
This is a great book. Complicated familial relationships which are totally believable. A fantastic snowy setting in the Scottish Highlands which takes you away from this weird COVID reality.
It made me laugh, it made me cry. I would definitely recommend this for the festive feel good factor. Just don't start it if you need to sleep!

A beautiful story with a mix of family tension, past secrets and ultimately love. A cosy Christmas read that I hope will be followed by a sequel! Highly recommended.

A real heartwarming story that will transport you to the Highlands of Scotland where snow is magical and there are reindeer and fir trees and wonderful roaring fires in the stone mansion to keep you warm. The story is well written starting with a mother's accident which causes her to reach out to hr estranged daughters and thereby setting of a chain of events that leads them from New York to Scotland. The characters are well written and believable especially the inquisitive grand daughter Tabitha and her endless questions. There is real emotion from the tragedy that has remained hidden for years that gets explored before it spills out and then, well I won't spoil it for you, suffice to say I was gripped.

With thanks to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I always enjoy Sarah Morgan’s writing, and particularly look forward to her Christmas book each year; whenever it appears on my Kindle, I know I’m in for a treat. This one certainly didn’t disappoint, as it had me lost in the story in no time and rarely have I felt so disappointed to reach the end of a book and leave the characters behind.

The story revolves around the Mitchell family. Mother Gayle Mitchell is a successful New York business woman who, as a single parent, has brought up daughters Samantha and Ella in a way that she thought best prepared them for a hard world, but which, unfortunately, has ultimately driven them away. The sisters have not seen their mother for five years when a tragic accident has Gayle wanting to reconnect with them. She thinks that an ideal way of reuniting the family would be to spend Christmas together. Thinking back to their childhood Christmases with a mother who saw no point in all the celebrations, the girls are horrified at the thought of spending it with her this year. There is also the problem that a lot has happened in the time they were estranged - Samantha has her own successful travel business and Ella now has a husband and daughter. However, they all set off for a Christmas holiday in the highlands of Scotland, staying in a large country estate owned by Brodie McIntyre, his mother and sister. Samantha was due to pay a flying visit to this new holiday destination with a view to adding it to her recommended destinations for customers, but suddenly she is staying there for real as a tourist. Is this Christmas going to be the nightmare the girls imagine, or is it going to be the making of the family?

I can highly recommend this book to any reader looking for a heartwarming Christmas romance with a strong storyline. It has a wonderful mix of romance, humour and heartache. I found myself completely immersed in the Mitchell family’s world and was easily transported to the snowy Scottish highlands. The picture that the writing conjured up in my mind was so real that I was surprised not to find snow outside when I finally emerged from the book. I would love to be spending my holiday on that estate, but I fear I could never afford it. I thought the characters Sarah Morgan created were all very strong, if not all loveable. Gayle comes over as a hard-headed business woman, but as her story unravels as the pages turn her daughters and the reader begin to understand her parenting motivations and see the person underneath. In addition to the Mitchell family, the McIntyres, including the ruggedly handsome Brodie, also have their own interesting stories. This is another triumph of a Christmas story from a favourite author; I’m already looking forward to her next book.

From the author of “A Wedding in December” and many other magical Christmas stories, Sarah Morgan has produced this absolute gem “One More for Christmas” bringing us the seasonal spirit that this year needed.

Two sisters who have been estranged from their mother for five years end up spending Christmas, with their mum in the Scottish highlands with strangers in the snow. Reconnected after their mother has an accident that leaves her in hospital, the book builds on their damaged, fragile relationship and the steps to rebuild it.

From the first page I was gripped and invested by the characters we are introduced to. My favourite style of writing - from each characters point of view.

Throughout the story you learn more about each character by the authors clever anecdotes and flowing descriptions.
It isn’t “just another Christmas story” but one that you can relate to if any of your childhood or Christmas or parenting experiences have not been ‘picture perfect’. It teaches you about regret and moving forwards, about taking chances and releasing that everything isn’t always what it seems.
A must read this Christmas with an ending that left me smiling and feeling warm

A poignant story. Gayle Mitchell runs a very successful business, and has written two best-selling motivational books. She has agreed to be interviewed on-air by a young, up-and-coming woman reporter. At the end of the interview the film crew want some promotional stills, including one with Gayle holding an award she recently won. Gayle didn’t like it much, so it had been placed on the top shelf of a tall bookcase; she couldn’t find her assistant so climbed on a chair to get it down. The chair began to wobble as she stretched to reach the award, and she fell, the bookcase landed on top of her, and a point of the star-shaped award hits her head, she passed out. When she came round she was in terrible pain and was being attended to by the EMT, who asked if anyone had contacted her family. Her staff insisted she had no family, but she asks them to call her daughter, her eldest daughter. It is the reporter who provides the information, she had researched her subject before the interview. After an internet search they find that her daughter Samantha is the CEO of a bespoke luxury holiday company in Boston, so they phone her to let her know her mother is asking for her. Nobody knows that she has been estranged from her daughters for more than five years.

And so begins the story of a family reconciliation, - maybe! Samantha and her sister Ella both rush to New York to see what needs to be done; neither, for various reasons, wishing to actually be involved in doing any nursing if that is necessary. Neither of them had told Gayle that they no longer live in New York. On their second visit she also discovers that Ella has a husband ... and a daughter, Tabitha, who is nearly five. Gayle realises how much she has missed, and asks to spend Christmas with them all. Her daughters can think of nothing worse, and in desperation Ella says they are all going to Scotland, thinking it will put her off - but Gayle says she will come too. Samantha is appalled, the Scotland connection is an estate owner who wants her to include his estate in her holiday destination programme. She has had a very embarrassing telephone conversation with him, when she thought she was talking to someone else, and never wants to even speak to him again, never mind take up his offer of a Christmas break for her and her family so that she can see first-hand what they have to offer. She wishes she had not told . her sister about the conversation!

There are many awkward times between them all from that point until they sit down together and tell the truth about events in their past, and the daughters understand why their mother had behaved in the way she had throughout their childhood. It is good news too for the estate, the family fall in love with their surroundings, and Samantha comes up with all sorts of events and activities they can offer that will make it a sure-fire success, especially when she finds out that her mother has further suggestions, and has already started getting one of them organised.

The story is also about the family who own the estate. Their life was upset when the estate owner died. His wife Mary desperately wants to stay there, but they have to produce an income or they will have to sell up. Her daughter Kirstie is helping in the house, but she is unhappy that they have visitors for Christmas, and would rather be working outside. Brodie is a data analyst, when his father died he came home to help out, he set up office on the estate and works freelance to bring some income into the estate. As the story evolves new beginnings are found for all of them. There is romance too, touching and sweet. The lives of two wounded families are healed, and close bonds are formed.

A delightful Christmas story full of the ‘aah’ factor, and well worth reading.

Sisters Samantha and Ella have lived quite happily without their mother for five years but then their mother reappears. How will they mend their relationship on a family holiday over Christmas in Scotland. Add on the handsome owner, Brodie, of the holiday home and you have an explosive holiday. A warm, snowy, hot chocolate Christmas story.

Gayle Mitchell is a hugely successful p, inspirational CEO of a consultancy firm and an author. Following a television interview her life literally falls apart - or does it? An accident gives her pause for reflection especially in the fractured relationship with daughter Samantha who runs a successful bespoke holiday company and Ella, married to Michael and a stay at him mum to Tabitha. Much against the sisters will they all decide to spend Christmas in the Scottish Highlands to see if Brodie McIntyre’s estate would be a good fit for Samantha’s holiday company. The story is principally told by Gayle, Samantha and Ella.

I don’t often delve into this genre but when I read Sarah Morgan’s books I ask myself why I don’t read more. She has a way of captivating you with her storytelling and leaving you with a heartfelt lovely glow! Although these are in the romance genre there is always plenty in her stories to give you pause to reflect. This is a story of second chances, of healing, renewing and moving forwards fully embracing life and seizing its opportunities and what better place to set it than the magical Highlands!!! The descriptions of the landscape actually brought a lump to my throat! The characters are excellent- I love the warmth and wisdom of Mary, Brodie’s mother, and her growing bond with Gayle. Tabitha just makes you smile she’s so adorable and what can I say about Brodie? Hmmm, I might have fallen in love!!!!!! There’s a bit of everything in this book, it has a good message, there’s humour, there’s reflection, there’s Christmas, there’s the warmth of friendship and it’s a little bit steamy on occasion!! My only reservation is to question whether the short sections of Brodie’s sister Kirstie were actually needed?

Overall, another really good Christmas book offering from the author. It’s lovely, charming, heartwarming and exactly what we need in these times of uncertainty. I just hope this isn’t the closest we get to an actual Christmas this year 🤞.

4+

With thanks to NetGalley, HQ and Sarah Morgan for the much appreciated ARC for an honest review.

I felt this was a book of two halves. I began to get a bit weary of the first part where Emma and Samantha were agonising over their relationship with Gayle, their mother. Their angst and anger seemed a bit too laboured. The pace picked up in the second half when they all got together for their Christmas trip. It reminded me of Mills and Boon stories, easy reading to distract you from the daily grind.

Love love love Sarah Morgan books! This was yet Another fantastic read! Will definitely be recommending to all my family and friends.

*Thanks to Netgalley and HQ for the gifted copy of this title in exchange for this review


With Christmas cliches aplenty - I'm talking a scrooge character, reindeer, presents and snow - One More for Christmas is a cosy easy read. In a similar style to most rom-coms, the story starts with Gayle, a hotshot clossed-off businesswoman and single mum who suffers an accident and re-evaluates the priorities in her life and decides to reconnect with her 2 grown-up children, Samantha and Ella, after 5 years of estrangement. Samantha runs a travel agency specialising in Christmas and festive breaks, whilst Ella is a stay at home mum to Tab, whilst her husband is a lawyer. The family hilariously end up spending the Christmas season together in a Scottish estate (that Samantha is scouting for her job) amidst snow, a reluctant host family and a sexy Scottishman named Brodie. There's snowmen, 'how to be a good grandparent' self help books, delicious sounding food, a dreamy 'I see stars' kiss moment, and actual communication and forgiveness.

I loved seeing the change and evolution of the characters; especially Gayle and the festive cosy feel of the story, but I was left feeling a little underwhelmed. Whilst I was satisfied with the story, I couldn't help feeling that I could have been more satisfied or more involved, and also I think the lack of epilogue is a mistake as I would've liked to see how the family progressed after the events of the story.

Gail has devoted her life to building up a successful business and inspiring women to better their lives but this has come at the cost of her relationship with her daughters. When a freak accident occurs and she hovers between consciousness and unconsciousness and hears others assessment of her life, Gayle make a change and wants to reconnect with her daughters. Is it too late? Meanwhile Samantha has created a business she loves but has little time for relationships whilst Ella has always struggled to live up to her mother's ideal. When they are 'forced' to agree to spend christmas in the Scottish Highlands with their mother both will learn new things about themselves and the mother they have been estranged from for the last five years.
As always this Sarah Morgan book has a stunning location in the Scottish Highlands. There's super sexy romance (Samantha and Brodie) but the real love story is the bond between sisters and the choices that a mother makes to protect her children.
Gail is cold and unlikeable at the start but her desire to change and the gradual revealing of her story creates a powerful empathy with the reader and her connection with her hitherto unknown granddaughter and Mary, a woman who (on the surface) is her polar opposite is heartwarming.. Similarly, Ella's growth as a person from a woman terrified of her mother's judgment to a mother standing up for her right to parent in the way she sees fit is inspiring.
Overall I raced through this. Its Sarah Morgan so I knew i'd love it but wasn't expecting to identify so much with all three women.

A Sarah Morgan Christmas book is all part of the festive tradition! One More For Christmas is a cracker - it’s the story of two sisters and their estranged mother coming together in the most magical of settings, trying to heal their broken bond. It’s pitch-perfect on family, forgiveness and working things through and it sparkles with humour, romance and warmth.

Perfect read! I have absolutely loved and adored this book from start to finish. I have been completely unable and unwilling to put this one down.

Christmas spirit all wrapped up in a book!
I love Sarah Morgans books especially Christmas ones, even if read in the summer, just gives you a warm tingle inside!
This one starts in America with a famous author of self help books, Gayle Mitchell, who lives to work and it.s not until she has an accident that her colleagues realise she has two daughters.
Samantha runs a festive holiday company and Ella is keeping a secret from her mum.
They all land up visiting Scotland for the holidays to research a possible new Christmas holiday location.
Meeting Brodie, Kirstie (brother and sister) and Mary , their mum, who owns a highland lodge next to the loch, where it actually snows for Christmas.
Everything is so picturesque but each family has issues that need resolving before anyone can enjoy Christmas.

The setting is idyllic, there are family secrets, festive activities, romance, great home cooking and a fantastic read.

This is another book by Sarah Morgan that simply gives the reader a warm fuzzy feeling. Easy to read but a book I did not want to put down until the end. Thoroughly recommended.

I normally love Sarah Morgans book but this one wasn't for me. The trope of memory loss is not something I enjoy but I will definitely still read any of her new books. If the powerful women leading a company but leaves her family behind is something you enjoy then you'll like this book.

Absolute Christmas perfection. Funny and moving and heartwrenching and heartwarming, and made me want to immediately book Christmas in Scotland.

I adored Gayle and Samantha, both were difficult characters and I really appreciated how Gayle's behaviour in particular was explained with careful tenderness but not entirely excused. It was clear that families are messy and complicated but that you can choose to embrace that with love and openness together. Also as always Sarah writes swoonworthy heroes and perfect romantic chemistry. I just wish this book had gone on forever, because I loved it so very much.

Festive Family Drama....
Festive family drama and a feel good read for Christmas. Rekindling relationships, forgiving the past, fixing feuds and moving forward with the future. With the stunning Scottish Highlands as a backdrop, credible characters and an engaging storyline. A heartwarming tale.

This was such a lovely book and really put me in the mood for Christmas and winter. It’s perfect for a cosy read and I really enjoyed the strong family aspects and the focus of female relationships