Christmas in Peachtree Bluff

Written by Kristy Woodson Harvey

Narrated by Shannon McManus, Janet Metzger, Rebekkah Ross and 2 more

The newest installment of the New York Times bestselling Peachtree Bluff series follows three generations of Murphy women as they come together to face a hurricane that threatens their hometown—and the holiday season—in this “book equivalent of a warm and fuzzy pair of socks” (E! Online).

When the Murphy women are in trouble, they always know they can turn to their mother, Ansley. So when eldest daughter Caroline and her husband announce they are divorcing—and fifteen-year-old daughter Vivi acts out in response—Caroline, at her wits end, can’t think of anything to do besides leave her with Ansley in Peachtree Bluff for the holidays. After all, how much trouble can one teenager get into on a tiny island?

Quite a lot, as it turns out.

As the “storm of the century” heads toward Peachtree Bluff, Ansley and her husband, Jack, with Vivi in tow, are grateful they’re planning to leave for the trip of a lifetime. But Vivi’s recklessness forces the trio to shelter in place during the worst hurricane Peachtree has ever seen. With no power, no provisions, and the water rising, the circumstances become dire very quickly…and the Murphy sisters soon realize it’s up to them to conduct a rescue mission. With the bridges closed and no way to access Peachtree Bluff by land or air, they set sail on Caroline’s boat, The Starlite Sisters, determined to rebuild their beloved town—and their family.

In “pitch perfect tones” (Publishers Weekly) and written with her signature Southern charm, New York Times bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey explores the magic of Christmas, the power of forgiveness, and the importance of family in a tale that reminds us that, no matter the circumstances, home is always where we belong—especially during the holidays.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Oct 26, 2021
• ISBN: 9781797130828

Kristy Woodson Harvey

Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Wedding Veil, Under the Southern Sky, and The Peachtree Bluff series, which is in development for television with NBC. A Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s school of journalism, her writing has appeared in numerous online and print publications, including Southern Living, Traditional Home, USA TODAY, Domino, and O. Henry. Kristy is the winner of the Lucy Bramlette Patterson Award for Excellence in Creative Writing and a finalist for the Southern Book Prize. Her books have received numerous accolades, including Southern Living’s Most Anticipated Beach Reads, Parade’s Big Fiction Reads, and Entertainment Weekly’s Spring Reading Picks. Kristy is the cocreator and cohost of the weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. She blogs with her mom, Beth Woodson, on Design Chic, and loves connecting with fans on KristyWoodsonHarvey.com. She lives on the North Carolina coast with her husband and son where she is (always!) working on her next novel.

Reviews for Christmas in Peachtree Bluff

[JoAnn Fredendall McGowan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A wonderful book! I so enjoyed the characters, the story line ! Just a wonderful book !

[Meg Rice · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed the setting and community created there, the humor as well as the window into a large family of likable characters.

[Tisha Wright · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was icing on the cake for the Slightly South of Simple series. Absolutely fantastic!

[Karen Bergt · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a true heart touching story of the Murphy girls. I hope there will be another Peachtree Bluff book in the future.

[Emily Lassiter Branch · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I became a Kristy Woodson Harvey fan because of her Peachtree Bluff series. I thought it had ended as a trilogy, and was delighted to see that she'd come out with a fourth book in the series. This new one did not disappoint. One of the things I love about her books is the humanity of her characters. They aren't perfect. They make mistakes, despite waffling and worrying and stressing over decisions they have to make. In this new book, some of the decisions made in past books have panned out. Others, not so much. And there's a new crisis in the form of a late-in-the-season hurricane bearing down on Peachtree Bluff right around Christmas. And as usual, it's fun to catch up with the the old favorite characters and meet some new ones.
Thanks to Netgalley and Gallery Books for providing a copy for an unbiased review.