A Merry Little Lie: A Heartwarming Christmas Holiday Romance – A Story of Family Secrets and Falling for a Best Friend

Name: A Merry Little Lie: A Heartwarming Christmas Holiday Romance – A Story of Family Secrets and Falling for a Best Friend
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (639 reviews)
Author: Sarah Morgan

by Sarah Morgan

Contemporary Fiction Romance

4.4 (639)

4.4 stars from 639 reviews. Top 94% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You love Christmas romances that centre family drama as much as the love story itself.
You appreciate multiple perspectives woven together, especially when they involve sisters navigating relationships and loyalty.
You want a feel-good read that acknowledges real problems but trusts in the warmth of connection.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer standalone romance without ensemble casts or interweaving storylines.
You're looking for high-stakes conflict or dark secrets rather than relatable relationship growing pains.
You find Christmas settings saccharine or would rather skip the holiday genre entirely.

About this book

The Balfour family faces multiple secrets during the Christmas holiday. Becky, stranded at the airport, accepts a ride home from Will, her brother's best friend. For the first time, Becky dreads Christmas, and Will becomes aware of her reason. Her twin sister Rosie married Declan following a quick romance, but their relationship is showing strain. Rosie and Declan have decided to conceal their difficulties from the family, though Rosie's self-doubt is intensifying. Hayley anticipates her first Balfour family Christmas with Jamie but worries about fitting into this tight-knit family. She and Jamie are also keeping a secret of their own. As various family members navigate their hidden concerns and competing intentions, the holiday risks becoming chaotic. The question remains whether they can share the truth with one another before Christmas is lost to confusion and misunderstanding.

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$5.99 – $18.99

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 84% off peak. Price has dropped 3 times over the last 18 months. Goes on sale roughly every 183 days.

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Currently around #11K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 383% recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 639 reviews

Gaining approximately 175 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.6 to 4.3.

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