Sarah Morgan has written a fantastic book which is perfect for cosy reading on cold days.
This book is narrated in three parts, Maggie, and her two daughters Katie and Rosie. The writing flows well between characters, and it is easy to tell which character is narrating.
The story focuses on the 3 women as they are preparing for Rosie's unexpected wedding and Christmas in Colorado. Maggie usually hosts Christmas in the family home, a cottage in Oxford.
This book has drama, secrets, a few comedy moments, and of course romance. It is well written, and enjoyable to read.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.

Rosie calls her family one night to announce she has got engaged and is planning to get married just a few weeks later to someone she has only known a couple of months, at Christmas.
Her parents are living separately but haven't told either of their daughters, so the anxiety of their youngest daughter possibly rushing in to a marriage is doubled by the fact they would have to spend two weeks still pretending they were happily together.
Rosie's sister, Katie, is a doctor who has recently been through a huge trauma. Her only thoughts are getting to Aspen to stop her little sister making a mistake.
Such a good book about family, friendship and trying to keep up a front while everyone is hiding secrets.
A lovely warm, cosy read that gave all the feels of being surrounding by wood cabins and snow.

Maggie gets a call at 3am. Her daughter is getting married. In Colorado. At Christmas! Instead of the usual family Christmas is Oxford, the Whites will be spending Christmas in Colorado.

I love Sarah Morgan's novels and have read everything she's written. This novel is exactly what I hoped for! Full of love, family and Christmas cheer, it was like a warm hug. I'll be recommending it to everyone!

I loved it! A good, thought provoking book about family relationships and why we should always talk to each other. Well thought out characters.

A romantic Christmas wedding. Will it really happen?

Rosie rings her mother, Maggie, from Aspen, Colorado to say she's getting married there at Christmas, just a few weeks away. She has only known Dan for a short time, so Maggie fears she's rushing things. She also hates flying, but can't miss her daughter's wedding! Rosie's sister, Katie, an A&E doctor with serious work issues, is also concerned.

There's another problem: Maggie hasn't told her daughters that she's split up with their father. They decide not to tell anyone until after the wedding. Will it all work out in the end? A lovely light read for a winter's evening curled up in front of a log fire. Sarah Morgan's books are always enjoyable.

Loved, loved, loved this book!

This is a well written romance novel, which offers you a bit of everything! There is the whole will they, won't they in different directions as well as deeper stories underlying. Worth it all!

TW: Violence, emotional manipulation, divorce (despite this, it's a beautiful story!)

I adored A Wedding in December; it’s the perfect family Christmas read and had me experiencing the full gamut of emotions. It was so good that I read it in one sitting — though I did pause at one point to tell me husband that if these two characters don’t end up together, I would be Most Upset.

A Wedding in December follows the relationships, joys, and challenges in the White family in the run up to Christmas. Rosie, the youngest and most spontaneous daughter, is preparing for her whirlwind wedding on Christmas Eve. The event will be held in Aspen, Colorado — breaking a family tradition of always having Christmas at Honeysuckle Cottage, Oxfordshire: the family home. Katie, the older daughter, is a doctor in a busy accident and emergency department in London. Recovering from an injury that her family doesn’t know about, she assumes her sister is making the wrong choice, and, wanting to protect Rosie, sets out to stop the wedding. Add to this the fact that their parents, Maggie and Nick, have decided to divorce — but haven’t told anyone yet — and the story is set.

I loved the characters in this book. They’re all well-rounded and get under your skin. I cared about each of them, even Katie who, at times, came across as brittle and self-absorbed, hell-bent on her own assumptions regarding the love between Rosie and Dan. I loved how her steely, pragmatic nature bumped up against the easy-going strength of Jordan, the best man, and the chemistry between them slowly built up during the course of the story.

Then there’s Maggie and Nick, the divorcing parents, who go to hilarious lengths to try and shield their daughters from the truth — they will tell them, only after the wedding. This doesn’t entirely go to plan in more ways than one, and offered lots of comedic elements which were a welcome balance to Katie’s injury storyline, which we are drip-fed across the course of the story, and which is brutal and shocking, but thankfully not as awful as I had feared.

Rosie and Dan are a lovely couple and you can see why they fell head-over-heels for each other. I appreciated how Dan and his best man, Jordan, featured in the story and had arcs of their own. I loved the tension and developing friendship between Maggie and Dan’s mother, Catherine, too, as well as Nick coming out of his academic shell for the first time in years.

The setting was perfect, and the snowy Aspen countryside — as well as Snowfall Lodge — made for a perfect backdrop. The forest, the treehouses, the surrounding environment, were all so well described that I really felt like I was there, observing the action. I loved the description of Honeysuckle Cottage as well, and felt like it was a place I wanted to visit.

Katie’s meddling was difficult to read at times. I know she was trying to protect her sister, but her own experiences were playing far too much on her emotions, and she was projecting a lot of her fears and worklife-observations onto Rosie and Dan’s relationship, which wasn’t fair. At the same time, though, I could understand her emotional manipulation and the reasons for it, so allowed her some kindness when I was following her efforts to stop the wedding. I also had to bite my tongue during the early scenes between Maggie and Nick — secrets and lies don’t work and don’t lie hidden for long; you’d think they would know this! But it did make for entertaining reading, if a bit exasperating — though Sarah Morgan handled all this beautifully, with her trademark warmth and optimism.

I felt the romantic scenes in the novel were handled very well, and not at all excessive or gratuitous. They had a natural rhythm and flow within the story and were a delight to read. The plot was tight and well written, with empathy and wit. I confess that I am a Sarah Morgan addict and have read many of her books in the past so perhaps I am a bit biased! I really enjoyed A Wedding in December and it was so engrossing in terms of waiting to see if the wedding would go ahead, and how the various relationships would (or would not) blossom. I was completely absorbed and stayed up until 3:30am to finish.. Not untypical for a Sarah Morgan novel!

This book was a delightful exploration of family dynamics, love, romance, secrets, suffering, and redemption. The snowy backdrop and Christmas season add extra magic to the story and wedding plans, and I wouldn’t hesitate in highly recommending this book for your wintertime reading. It’s a perfect gift, too!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher, HQ, through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Furthermore, in the interests of transparency, I know the author via Facebook.

Classic Sarah Morgan back to greatness (I’ll admit I was less than impressed with her last offering, not her usual brilliant self, but I’m so ecstatic she’s back on form as she is one of my favourite authors. Chocked full of amazing relatable and warm characters, great humour, family, friendship, love and a little bit of drama. A lovely seasonal read, like a warm hug on a cold night. Highly recommended

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

I've not read anything by Sarah Morgan before but I adore Christmas romances and could not resist downloading this one. The cover is gorgeous too!

This story is about the women of the White family and all the secrets they are keeping from each other - secrets that are sure to come out when they meet up for a glamorous wedding in Aspen. Maggie is married to Nick, an Egyptologist. They've been living apart for six months but Maggie hasn't been able to bring herself to tell their two grown-up daughters, Katie and Rosie. Katie is working all hours as a doctor, and is on the brink of a breakdown after a traumatic event. When her younger sister Rosie announces that she's getting married to someone she's only just met, Katie's sole intention is to stop it taking place. Rosie, meanwhile, has spent her life trying to prove to her family that she's a grown woman, capable of making her own decisions - but is the decision to marry so quickly the right one?

I loved A Wedding in December. It's chock-full of brilliant characters that I couldn't help rooting for. I loved 'Cactus Katie', her determination to protect her sister at all costs, even if that means stopping the wedding, and her prickliness towards poor Jordan. The part when she's trying to cross an icy bridge, determined not to ask for help, is priceless. Maggie is funny, Rosie is sweet - and so is poor Nick, who is not quite sure how he ended up on the wrong side of a divorce.

A Wedding in December is perfect for anyone wanting an escapist, heart-warming, romantic festive read in the run-up to Christmas. One of my favourites this year.


Thank you to Sarah Morgan and HQ for my copy of this book, which I requested via NetGalley and reviewed voluntarily.

All her life Maggie has protected her little girls like a mother hen around her chicks but Katie and Rosie are grown-up women with their own lives now and Maggie still can't lower her defences. Katie is a busy A & E doctor facing her own hidden trama, while Rosie is working out in Aspen. There seemed all the time in the world to tell the girls that their dad and she had not just drifted apart, they were now living apart and looking at getting divorced. She was determined to tell them after they all had just one more traditional Christmas together in their family home.
A middle of the night call came from Rosie announcing that she has found the love of her life in a whirlwind romance, just like they had when they were young and wanted them to fly to Aspen to be there for her Xmas wedding in three weeks. Maggie and Nick made a pact to pretend that all was good with them until after the wedding. Oh boy, this was going to be interesting!
I fell in love with Aspen, its tree lodges, husky sleigh rides, romantic dinners and everything that a Christmas there could throw at me. I sighed and swooned, sat and let my mind take me into this story to experience first hand as much as I possibly could and it was breathtakingly beautiful. My cheeks flushed and my heart raced.
It is a story that follows so many paths, being honest, a leap of faith and letting go but so much more too. I laughed so much in this book. Fell in love with characters and cheered like a cheerleader at the top of the league. It lifted me on a damp and dreary day and whisked me to a magical place. Loved it, loved it, loved it!
I wish to thank NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book which I have reviewed honestly.

This lovely Christmas story is set in the picturesque resort Aspen, Colorado in the USA. Surrounded by gorgeous snow filled mountains and forests this book really does set the scene for a perfect Christmas. The characters are wholesome and warm but os course there are a few bumps along the way for some of them

The White family always look forward to celebrating Christmas together in their family home Honeysuckle Cottage in Oxford but when the youngest daughter, Rosie announces out of the blue that she is getting married in Aspen, plans have to be quickly rearranged. Rosie is an impulsive, lovely girl and after meeting Dan only a few months previously alarm bells ring for her sister Doctor Katie and her parents that she is making a mistake. On arrival sparks fly but they can all see that Rosie is madly in love this does not however stop the questions so falling outs are inevitable. Surprises are abundant for all the family members as this delightful tale evolves, there are also laughter as well as tears moments.

The location is dreamy, a true winter wonderland in which to hold a Christmas wedding, just wish I had an invite!

My thanks to Net Galley for the digital ARC and to Julie for allowing me to review this book on her blog as she knows I am addicted to Sarah Morgan’s books.

A Wedding in December is a heart-warming festive tale, perfect for reading on a cold winter's day, curled up on the sofa with a hot chocolate. Close the curtains and escape into the world of the White family. Maggie and Nick have been living separately for weeks, but as yet, they haven't broken the news to their two grown-up daughters, Katie and Rosie. And when Rosie announces she is to be married to Dan on Christmas Eve, after a whirlwind romance, Maggie asks Nick to pretend they are still together so as not to ruin her big day. Katie, cynical and over-protective big sister, is sure Rosie is making a mistake and is determined to put a stop to the wedding. As they land in Aspen to a snow-covered world, the White family discover that secrets and lies have a way of revealing themselves. And each member of the family learns that it's always better to face up to the truth, however painful it might be. Rosie discovers that she has a voice; Katie finds that she doesn't have to take responsibility for everyone else ,and that her heart is not as closed as she thought; and Maggie and Nick rediscover their love and begin a new chapter with open hearts and greater respect for one another. As to whether the wedding goes ahead or not I will leave that to the reader to find out for themselves.

The novel is told from the perspective of the three female members of the White family, starting with matriarch Maggie, who is convinced that hiding her imminent divorce is best for her two daughters, Katie and Rosie, especially with Rosie’s upcoming nuptials. Rosie knows it’s a bit rushed, but she’s sure Dan is the one for her... isn’t she? Sister Katie has her doubts, and is determined to make sure that Rosie isn’t heading into the biggest mistake of her life...

So, the premise of this one was unusual, in that I’ve never read a book that included sections from both daughters and their mother. I also loved the fact that there were time jumps between each persons perspective - you didn’t read Katie’s section and then have to read the same events from Rosie’s perspective, is what I mean, which was great as it was less repetitive than some books with multiple narratives.

I have to admit, I hated Katie. I know, she had bad things happen, but she just irritated the hell out of me. Even towards the end, I only softened towards her a tiny bit. Rosie and Maggie on the other hand I loved, and dad of the family Nick was just to die for! His storyline with Maggie was a clear winner for me, and was a real highlight of the book. I won’t say too much more, as it’s one of those plots where each turn is a surprising delight, and i wouldn’t want to ruin any of that.

So this was my second Sarah Morgan novel, the first being last years The Christmas Sisters, which I adored. I really enjoyed this one too, although I have to admit Katie did begin to grate on my enjoyment after a while. But I still felt it was such a magical novel, perfect for Christmas, and I will 100% be picking up Morgan’s next Christmas read.

Maggie White was looking forward to having her daughters, Rosie and Katie, at Hawthorne Cottage for Christmas as usual. She loved the planning, baking, wrapping presents and the family traditions—it was her favourite time of the year. There was only one problem Maggie needed to work out. How to tell the girls she and their father, Nick, were living separately, about to divorce.

Maggie’s elder daughter, Katie, was a doctor, working in a busy emergency department in Oxford. She’s prickly, intense and takes her work seriously. Her heart is in the right place, even if she sometimes goes about things in the wrong way and expects too much of herself. Ever since her younger sister was born with asthma when Katie was ten, she had known that she wanted to be a doctor. Katie worked long, hard hours, had no social life and was close to being burnt out. That, combined with a recent frightening incident, had made her question her choice of career.

Rosie, the younger daughter, had been offered a place in a doctoral program in the US after she’d completed her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Oxford. When Maggie received a phone call from Rosie at 3am, she assumed the worst, picturing Rosie in hospital. But no, nothing like that. Rosie was excited to share the news of her impending marriage to her boyfriend of three months, Dan. On Christmas Eve.

Maggie was determined not to spoil the wedding with news she knew would upset Rosie and Katie. She and Nick would have to pretend to have the marriage her daughters believed they had. So she and Nick headed off the Aspen, Colorado for a Christmas wedding, closely followed by Katie, who had made up her mind to stop Rosie making what she considered to be the worst mistake of her life.

A Wedding in December is a lovely story with drama, romance, meaningful messages and comical moments. I love the account of Maggie’s arrival in Colorado. Entertaining dialogue and situations add to the enjoyment. Most of the characters had problems with communicating their feelings and a need to protect each other too much. Nevertheless, the love between them is clear but they have choices to consider and decisions to make.

The setting is fabulous, perfect for an endearing Christmas story with snowy mountains, horse drawn carriage rides and dog sledding. Snowfall Lodge and the wonderfully quirky guest accommodation is unspoiled and picturesque. Characters are well drawn and individually engaging, I enjoyed how they evolved as the story progressed to a perfect ending.

A heartwarming tale set in Aspen. You can feel the chill of the air . The family are summoned to Aspen for Rosie and Dan’s wedding that they feel was being rushed. Don’t expect everything to run smoothly. The family members are all having doubts with themselves and so some soul searching must take place . There is a lot of will it won’t it moments . It is a story of contrasts with happy highs that will make you giggle and then lows to tinge the world with sadness.
The characters are believable and realistic

As a big fan of Sarah Morgan this book was everything I hoped for. A Christmas romance with many twists. The characters are adorable and the setting stunning. I particularly liked Maggie the adorable Mum who has sacrificed everything her whole life for her girls. Well an unexpected turn in her life means it is now her turn to reach for her dreams and she definitely deserves it. Sarah Morgan at her best.

A Wedding in December by Sarah Morgan is a 4 star read.
A cup of hot chocolate-Check, A warm fuzzy blanket-Check A good book to read-Check. I have never read this author before but with all the good reviews for this book I just had to give it a try and I was far from disappointed, the story is well written and makes you feel empathy for the characters and you’re hoping that everything works out for the best for all of them. I would highly recommend this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book through Netgalley.

A lighthearted feel good romantic Christmas novel that will warm your heart on a cold miserable day. Like wrapping yourself up in a blanket this is pure ‘comfort’ reading as the storyline is predictable, often cheesy but just because you know exactly what to expect doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyable. The White family are going to experience a very different Christmas than their usual one in Honeysuckle cottage since hearing the news that Rosie is planning a wedding in Colorado after a whirlwind romance with Dan. The only trouble is, all members of this family are hiding secrets from each other; husband and wife Maggie and Nick have been living apart unbeknownst to daughters Rosie and Katie. Katie too is keeping secrets, struggling with her career as a stressed out doctor in A&E. Will gathering in Colorado this Christmas bring them together as a family as they forced to face up to their insecurities etc??? Or will this be a complete disaster??
The setting for this novel is what makes this a magical Christmas read. Set in the forest, Snowfall lodge sounds idyllic and the surroundings make it impossible for the characters not to unwind, de stress and discover their true selves. Real life has a habit of destroying dreams and desires and I could identify with Maggie. a woman who has always put her family before her own needs. Maybe it’s about time to rectify that.
There are some quite funny scenes in this novel, particularly when Maggie and Nick meet their future son in law for the first time and overall I enjoyed the book, although by the end I was finding some of their traits annoying. Having not read this author before, I will definitely seek out other titles. Thanks as always to the author and publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read in exchange for an honest review.

A lovely feel good Christmassy read set in snowy Colorado. The White family congregate in Aspen for the whirlwind wedding of younger daughter Rosie. Both parents Maggie and Nick, and eldest daughter Katie bring along secrets that they are trying to hide from each other and Katie is determined that the marriage will not go ahead if the groom is not worthy of her sister (which causes all sorts of tension). A delightful way to spend a couple of hours, with both laughter and tears.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A lovely cozy night read. Love the romance the ups and downs then the perfect ending. Love books like this that aren't too intense.