It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas–and the release of my new holiday novel, Christmas in Peachtree Bluff yesterday is making us feel very merry and bright!
Thank you so much to everyone who showed my book so much love on its launch day yesterday! If you’re looking to get a jump on your holiday shopping–hostess gifts, teacher gifts, something fun for that hard-to-buy-for sister-in-law–signed books make great gifts!
This story is the fourth book in my popular Peachtree Bluff Series–but can easily be read as a standalone–and is full of Christmas cheer!
Last year, when we weren’t having the Christmas I was dreaming of–full of big family gatherings, packed Christmas parades and parties galore–I decided to write the holiday I wished we were having. Christmas in Peachtree Bluff was born!
New York Times Bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews said Christmas in Peachtree Bluff “is as sweet as a candy cane, heartwarming as a cup of cocoa, and as endearing as the familiar sights and sounds of a small town Southern Christmas. It’s the kind of gift readers will unwrap with glee. I’m predicting reading and re-reading Christmas in Peachtree Bluff will quickly become a treasured holiday tradition.”
And Booklist said: “Like authors Mary Kay Andrews and Mary Alice Monroe, Harvey offers what appears to be a simple beach read but expands to honor the forgiveness and hope possible with family and community support.”
This gorgeous home filled with holiday flavor is giving us that exact same feeling!
It is just the kind of warm and welcoming place we can imagine matriarch Ansley Murphy and her three daughters in my Peachtree Bluff Series, having their family celebrations. From big family meals,
To tucked in tight for Sugar Plum Fairy-dreams,
To the perfect place to dress for every holiday fete and gathering,
This stunning home is making us feel full of holiday cheer!
CHRISTMAS IN PEACHTREE BLUFF released yesterday is the biggest way thanks to all of you! Pick up your copy that Mary Kay Andrews called “the kind of gift readers will unwrap with glee” and E! said, “We dare you not to wish you were a member of this family as you read about their attempts to come together to save their town as the storm of the century approaches.” Check out the trailer below!
In the newest installment of New York Times bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey’s Peachtree Bluff series, three generations of the Murphy women must come together when a hurricane threatens to destroy their hometown—and the holiday season in the process.
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 James 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, who evacuated to New York, 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—as well as 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.
Making your list and checking it twice? We’ve got you covered…
2021 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
GIFTS FOR HER
GIFTS OF BEAUTY
GIFTS FOR HIM
GIFTS FOR THE HOME
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CHRISTMAS IN PEACHTREE BLUFF BOOK TOUR
WINTER PARK, FL | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021 | 10:30AM – 12PM
“Books and Bites” in Conversation with Kristin Harmel Writer’s Block Book Store
316 N Park Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789 MORE INFO
“Trick or Read” Sip & Sign Beaufort Linens
331 Front St
Beaufort, NC, 28516
SUMTER, SC | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021 | 5 – 7PM
Sumter County Museum Author Reception Sumter County Museum 122 N Washington St.
Sumter, SC 29150
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021 | 12 – 1:30PM
Kiawah Island Cassique Club House Talk & Signing Cassique Golf Club
100 Old Cedar Lane
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
SOUTHERN PINES, NC | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 | 4PM
The Country Bookshop Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities
555 E Connecticut Ave, Southern
Pines, NC 28387 TICKETS
VIRTUAL EVENT | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 | 7PM
Virtual Event with Ron Block and the Cuyahoga County Library
RALEIGH, NC | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021 | 2PM
Quail Ridge Books
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609 MORE INFO | TICKETS
BLUFFTON, SC | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021 | 4PM
A Christmas Cookie Event With Patti Callahan & Kristy Woodson Harvey Montage Palmetto Bluff
477 Mt Pelia Road
Bluffton, SC 29910
NOTE: This is a private event for residents of Palmetto Bluff and their guests.
It’s summertime on the North Carolina coast and the livin’ is easy. Unless, that is, you’ve just lost your mother to cancer, your sister to her extremist husband, and your husband to his executive assistant. Meet Gray Howard. Right when Gray could use a serious infusion of good karma in her life, she inadvertently gets a stranger, Diana Harrington, fired from her job at the local pharmacy. Diana Harrington’s summer isn’t off to the greatest start either: Hours before losing her job, she broke up with her boyfriend and moved out of their shared house with only a worn-out Impala for a bed. Lucky for her, Gray has an empty guest house and a very guilty conscience. With Gray’s kindness, Diana’s tide begins to turn. But when her first love returns, every secret from her past seems to resurface all at once. And, as Gray begins to blaze a new trail, she discovers, with Diana’s help, that what she envisioned as her perfect life may not be what she wants at all. In her warmest, wisest novel yet, Kristy Woodson Harvey delivers a discerning portrait of modern womanhood through two vastly different lenses. Feels Like Falling is a beach bag essential for Harvey fans—and for a new generation of readers.
It’s summertime on the North Carolina coast and the livin’ is easy. Unless, that is, you’ve just lost your mother to cancer, your sister to her extremist husband, and your husband to his executive assistant. Meet Gray Howard. Right when Gray could use a serious infusion of good karma in her life, she inadvertently gets a stranger, Diana Harrington, fired from her job at the local pharmacy. Diana Harrington’s summer isn’t off to the greatest start either: Hours before losing her job, she broke up with her boyfriend and moved out of their shared house with only a worn-out Impala for a bed. Lucky for her, Gray has an empty guest house and a very guilty conscience. With Gray’s kindness, Diana’s tide begins to turn. But when her first love returns, every secret from her past seems to resurface all at once. And, as Gray begins to blaze a new trail, she discovers, with Diana’s help, that what she envisioned as her perfect life may not be what she wants at all. In her warmest, wisest novel yet, Kristy Woodson Harvey delivers a discerning portrait of modern womanhood through two vastly different lenses. Feels Like Falling is a beach bag essential for Harvey fans—and for a new generation of readers.
It’s summertime on the North Carolina coast and the livin’ is easy. Unless, that is, you’ve just lost your mother to cancer, your sister to her extremist husband, and your husband to his executive assistant. Meet Gray Howard. Right when Gray could use a serious infusion of good karma in her life, she inadvertently gets a stranger, Diana Harrington, fired from her job at the local pharmacy. Diana Harrington’s summer isn’t off to the greatest start either: Hours before losing her job, she broke up with her boyfriend and moved out of their shared house with only a worn-out Impala for a bed. Lucky for her, Gray has an empty guest house and a very guilty conscience. With Gray’s kindness, Diana’s tide begins to turn. But when her first love returns, every secret from her past seems to resurface all at once. And, as Gray begins to blaze a new trail, she discovers, with Diana’s help, that what she envisioned as her perfect life may not be what she wants at all. In her warmest, wisest novel yet, Kristy Woodson Harvey delivers a discerning portrait of modern womanhood through two vastly different lenses. Feels Like Falling is a beach bag essential for Harvey fans—and for a new generation of readers.
Are you ready to get started with holiday preparations–a little early? We know we are!
We love picking out the perfect gifts for the people we love–especially when they’re holiday decor gifts–and we’ll be shopping while the turkey cooks. (Although we’re thinking the shopping will take significantly less time.).
Throws and trays always top our list of great gifts for those friends that are just impossible to buy for, and when it comes to the intersection of quality, style and uniqueness, these are some of our very favorite.
We have filled our homes with Serena & Lily throw pillows and love the comfort and the incredible quality. Fluffy, full inserts (Go a size bigger than the pillow for that extra fluff!) and darling details add that little something extra that we’re always looking for.
We have these Riviera Stools, but, if we didn’t, rest assured, they would be on our wishlist! They completely changed the look of our kitchen and are comfortable to sit in to boot!
Chic new bedding and gorgeous, luxurious rugs are perfect for giving your home that special holiday spruce,
Just like we did in our guest room, pictured here, last year! Serena & Lily bedding is nothing short of luxurious–and this bench is a forever favorite!
No one does gifts for the nursery better than Serena & Lily.
And, we have to say, we couldn’t love this swing (And pillows! And basket! And floor pillow! And throw!) any more in our playroom. A hanging swing made a difficult-to-decorate attic slant easy and whimsical, perfect for kids and adults alike. Baskets make great favorite, functional gifts for friends, especially if getting organized this year is on the top of their New Year’s Resolution list.
Speaking of whimsy… This chaise room/kids’ art space off our kitchen got the perfect finishing touch from a beautiful pair of throws. They’re so cozy to reach for on chilly days and pretty all the time. The details are truly exceptional.
A cute hamper and a darling teak step-stool added the right amount of pizazz to our kids’ bathroom–and that perfect amount of coastal feel in a home by the shore. We love a little bit of a beachy feel no matter where we are. And Serena & Lily, clearly one of our favorite partners in design, does it better than all the rest.
We can’t believe it’s almost time for Christmas! With one week left until the big day, we are excited that we are almost finished with our shopping so we can put our feet up, relax and enjoy some quality family time! Check out some of our favorite gifts for everyone in your life!
I’m in the market for a holiday dress and think this one may be perfect, but you can never go wrong with a LBD so I may decide to go withthis. Which would you choose? And these shoeswould go with either one. If I was really feeling festive I’d choose these!
How beautiful would thisclutch be if I got the LBD? The color is fabulous but the price is unbelievable on this one and I love it!
We are going skiing after Christmas and I am ordering this coat and this sweater to help me brave the elements!
And these bootslook warm and comfy so they are going on my list
As the weather begins to cool, and the days get shorter, we think it must be some sort of natural adaptation to want to draw closer to home, spend more time lounging and create a world that feels cozy and perfectly imperfect. When we saw the amazing products from our friends atCultiver we wanted to get one of everything!
