Christmas Ever After - by Karen Schaler (Paperback)

About the Book

Mamma Mia meets The Bachelorette

Book Synopsis

Mamma Mia meets The Bachelorette after a romance author's viral dating confession sets off a holiday showdown when three exes crash her Christmas retreat, determined to win her back. From Karen Schaler, a Christmas romance bestselling author and the Emmy Award-winning writer of Netflix, Hallmark, and Lifetime holiday movies.

"A wonderful festive setting...The cast is charming and the atmosphere's enchanting." - Publishers Weekly

Bestselling romance author Riley Reynolds built her brand on love, but lately she's single, out of inspiration, and her latest books are falling flat. When her agent pushes her to host a holiday fan retreat at Christmas Lake Lodge, Riley's forced to fake festive cheer.

When a live TV interview backs her into a corner about how she can write about love when she hasn't found "the one," Riley blurts out that her past relationships inspired her books. The host twists her words into her having one great love. The clip goes viral, and suddenly the internet's obsessed with finding the mystery man.

Riley's three exes each think it's them. They all crash her retreat, determined to win her back, sparking a full-blown Bachelorette-style competition, with outrageous Christmas dates and a blizzard of unresolved feelings.

How can she choose? Every date feels like déjà vu, every kiss a question mark. For once, Riley can't write her way to the perfect ending. This Christmas she has to live it, changing everything she believes about second chances.

BONUS CONTENT: Christmas Ever After includes delicious exclusive Christmas recipes and holiday activities.

Full of humor, heart, and hope, Christmas Ever After is perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Jenny Hale, Susan Mallery, RaeAnne Thayne, and Sarah Morgan.

READERS LOVE KAREN SCHALER'S FEEL-GOOD CHRISTMAS ROMANCE CHRISTMAS EVER AFTER!

"This is potentially the best Christmas book that I have ever read. It is a Hallmark movie meets the Bachelorette. It has an amazing cast of characters, a sweet romance, a beautiful small town and Christmas magic. I would love to see this as a movie, it is sure to be a fan favorite." - Denise, NetGalley

"Well this is definitely a 5-star Christmas themed read. It really gets you into a Christmas mood!" -Claire, NetGalley

"I could not have loved this book more. Seriously, go buy this right now if you love Christmas and romance! The characters were amazing, the feel-good Christmas spirit was everywhere!" -BreeAnn, NetGalley

"Christmas Ever After is a funny, uplifting, and heartfelt Christmas romance about finding your Christmas spirit, possible second chances in love, and finding a love "spark", that proves that anything is possible at Christmas." -Stacy, NetGalley

"A heartwarming Christmas romance! I loved this story!" - Margie, NetGalley

Review Quotes

"A wonderful festive setting...The cast is charming and the atmosphere's enchanting." - Publishers Weekly

"This is potentially the best Christmas book that I have ever read. It is a Hallmark movie meets the Bachelorette. It has an amazing cast of characters, a sweet romance, a beautiful small town and Christmas magic. I would love to see this as a movie, it is sure to be a fan favorite." - Denise, NetGalley

"Well this is definitely a 5-star Christmas themed read. It is full-on Christmas, with snow, Christmas trees, a Christmas lodge, snowball fights, etc. etc. It really gets you into a Christmas mood! It would make a perfect Christmas movie!" -Claire, NetGalley

"I could not have loved this book more. Seriously, go buy this right now if you love Christmas and romance! The characters were amazing, the feel-good Christmas spirit was everywhere!" -BreeAnn, NetGalley

"Christmas Ever After is a funny, uplifting, and heartfelt Christmas romance about finding your Christmas spirit, possible second chances in love, and finding a love "spark", that proves that anything is possible at Christmas." Stacy, NetGalley

"This book was perfect. The characters were well developed. The setting was magical. A real love story. I loved the traditions, the recipes, and the crazy sweaters. Need a lift? This might help." - Mary Ann, NetGalley

"Get ready for an explosion of Christmas cheer! Christmas Ever After is an abundantly fun and heartwarming Christmas romance! I loved reading about all the special Christmas activities. There's learning about the Christmas Lake Angel, the Christmas Lake Christmas Tree, baking Christmas cookies, special hot chocolate, an ugly Christmas sweater pageant and the Christmas ball. Kudos to Comet, the dog who was always there to save the day. I loved this story!" - Margie, NetGalley

PRAISE FOR KAREN

"In two years, Karen Schaler has written four Christmas movies and three Christmas novels, a prolific feat earning her the nickname 'Christmas Karen.'" --The TODAY Show on NBC

"For Schaler, creating these fantastical holiday stories comes naturally."--Money

"How A Christmas Prince screenwriter Karen Schaler became a holiday publishing darling." --Entertainment Weekly

PRAISE OF KAREN'S FINDING CHIRSTMAS

"Schaler's smart, appealing protagonists will keep readers turning the pages, and the plotting is pitch-perfect, leading to an inevitable but charming happily-ever-after." --Publishers Weekly

PRAISE FOR KAREN'S CHRISTMAS CAMP

"A charming movie-to-book crossover that would be right at home on the Hallmark Channel and a winner for fans looking for a touching holiday read." --Library Journal