A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan
Publication Date: October 7th 2025 by Canary Street Press & Harlequin Audio
Pages: 368
Audio Book Length: 10hrs 42mins
Narrator: Henrietta Meire
Source: Publishers
Rating: ★★★★★
My
Thoughts:
The Balfour’s Christmases are full of love and chaos, but this
year it’s a little more fraught as each member seems to be dealing with a
crisis.
Twins Becky and Rosie have been distant since Rosie’s wedding.
Becky’s been trying to give her sister space to settle into her new marriage
while Rosie is wondering if she should’ve taken more time getting to know her husband
before they married.
Their brother Jamie is bringing his new girlfriend, Hayley, home
and he’s got a big announcement. Hayley, who’s never been part of a proper family,
is worried about fitting in. My heart broke at hearing her history!
Jennifer, the Balfour’s matriarch, thought her husband’s
retirement would be a good thing, but he’s having trouble settling in and she
doesn’t know what to do about it.
The story is told through the perspective of Becky, Rosie,
Hayley and Jennifer each dealing with their own trouble and insecurity. I loved
each and every character and found their dilemmas relatable. The Balfour’s were
an imperfect, loveable multi-generational family ready to give support and
understanding. There’s a touch of romance woven in too: best friends falling
for each other, fake-dating, and a marriage-in-crisis finding their way back to
love. I rooted for all of them!
A Merry Little Lie was touching and lovely, filling my
heart with joy!
I alternately read and listened to A Merry Little Lie
and can recommend either version. Henrietta Meire’s narration was a joy to
experience. She seamlessly alternated between characters, giving each one a
unique voice and personality.
5 Stars
Book Description:
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?
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