Publication Date: October 7, 2025
This Christmas, the Balfour family will have more secrets to unwrap than presents…
Becky is stranded at the airport, so when she bumps into her brother’s best friend, Will, and he suggests they drive home together, Becky reluctantly agrees. For the first time, Becky is dreading Christmas, and only Will knows why. Can she trust him to keep her secret?
Her twin sister, Rosie, married Declan after a whirlwind romance, and now the cracks are starting to appear. Rosie and Declan have agreed to hide their problems from her family, but Rosie’s insecurities are growing. Will this Christmas bring them closer or drive them apart?
Hayley can’t wait for her first Balfour family Christmas with Jamie. The Balfour Christmas traditions sound wonderful, but she’s worried about her place in this close-knit family. Will there be room for her too? And how will they react to the secret she and Jamie have been keeping?
Despite everyone’s best intentions, all the chaos and confusion could derail their normally happy holidays. Can they tell each other the truth in time to enjoy a perfect family Christmas?
Perfect for fans of:
- The Book Club Hotel by Sarah Morgan
- Strong, hardworking women
- Complex family relationships
- Christmas Hallmark movies
- Rebecca Serle and Meghan Quinn
Embark on a nostalgic family Christmas full of expectations and surprises in a charming novel by Sarah Morgan.
A Merry Little Lie centers around the Balfour family and their annual celebration. This year brings a significant number of changes, including retirement, the arrival of a new family member, and the addition of Jamie’s new girlfriend.
Each family member brings a secret with them this year, which leads to all sorts of holiday mayhem. Twin sisters Becky and Rosie both yearn for the closeness they once shared. Adding Rosie’s new husband (aka Becky’s former coworker) creates a new dimension.
The humorous banter between Becky and her brother’s best friend, Will, sets the stage for a bit of confusion. Add that to some of the other undercurrents floating through the family relationships, and the perfect holiday might be out of reach.
A Merry Little Lie offers a fun holiday read perfect for a snowy afternoon.
USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan writes lively, sexy contemporary stories for Harlequin.
Romantic Times has described her as ‘a magician with words’ and nominated her books for their Reviewer’s Choice Awards and their ‘Top Pick’ slot. In 2012 Sarah received the prestigious RITA® Award from the Romance Writers of America. She lives near London with her family.
