Review - - A Georgia Christmas

A Georgia Christmas

by Susan Sands

Publisher: Tule Publishing

Release Date: February 20, 2025

Reviewed by PJ

Christmas in Moonshine, Georgia is salon owner Merilee Bell’s favorite season. She might still be single in her mid- thirties, but she’s finally content, proud of her business and herself as she’s made strides to make peace with her past. And then just at closing time, a tall, dark and handsome new deputy enters her shop, and everything seems poised to change.

Weeks before Christmas, Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent, Randy Slade arrives in Moonshine posing as Moonshine’s newest deputy for an undercover sting to catch a group of high-tech property thieves. Only the sheriff is aware of his true identity, but from the moment he meets Merilee, who trades a haircut for free parking, he’s smitten by her smile and warm, friendly manner. Unfortunately, she also has a rental property perfectly suited for his undercover operation.

Randy doesn’t want to lie, but he has a duty to keep citizens safe, including Merilee. Can he do his job and still celebrate a small town southern Christmas, and maybe more with his dream girl?

PJ's Thoughts:

Looking for something to read this weekend? If you enjoy small-town contemporary romance with a strong sense of community, well-developed characters, a bit of suspense, complicated family dynamics, a realistic redemption arc and a happily ever after, I recommend A Georgia Christmas by Susan Sands. It's a quick read with characters who were easy to root for and a charming town I'm eager to revisit.

This novella follows Her Missing Pieces, book one in Sands' Moonshine series (read my review here) but can be fully enjoyed as a standalone. However, if you prefer reading a series in order, I also highly recommend Her Missing Pieces, a full-length novel that kept me glued to the pages from start to finish.