Audiobook Review: A Married Little Christmas by Abby Jimenez

Author: Abby Jimenez
Narrator: Anthony Palmini, Patti Murin, Grayson Owens, Mollie Stark, Christine Lakin, & Zachary Webber

Title: A Married Little Christmas

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Anthology, Short Stories, Novella
Format: Audiobook

Published: October 20, 2026
Where I Got It: Library


Summary: 

Tis the season to fall in love in this three brilliant novellas from #1New York Times bestselling author of The Night We Met. Anna thought only the food would be a disaster at her Christmas dinner--until her high school ex shows up and they quickly have to hatch a fake-dating scheme to save face with their families. For Matty, the idea of sitting in a diner all day dressed as a zombie Santa after losing a bet has zero appeal. But his cute and funny server might just make him change his mind. And finally, will Lauren be able to convince her best friend that getting married after a three-day relationship is absolutely ridiculous? Or will the town called Little Christmas pull her in with its happily-ever-after magic once she meets the best man?

Review:

Awww, I adore this author, so I was excited to see this available at my library. 

This one has three short stories about love and Christmas. 

Sweater Weather - Anna and Jeremy

This was a 2nd chance that didn't piss me off. I felt they had a real conversation to get over the past "wrongs". The reason why they broke up in their youth was not bad. It was just misunderstandings and young, dumb kids being...well....young and dumb. 

I liked Anna and Jeremy. I loved their families. I especially loved Jeremy's spicy granny. Very fun and cute. 

The narrators did great.

5 stars. 

Stealing Christmas - Rhiannon and Matty

This was a weird take on a forced proximity romance, and I liked it. Poor Matty lost a bet and has to sit at the restaurant from open to close in a zombie Santa outfit. Weird. Embarrassing. Check and check. Rhiannon is the poor waitress who has to serve him, and she will be there from open to close. They talk. They laugh. They work together. And they track down her cat from an ex who stole it.

The banter. The chatting. The obvious perfection between these two was lovely. And that last scene before the epilogue was lovely. Awwww. PLUS Matty is Jeremy's brother, and we get to see a cameo of that spicy granny. Weeeee. 

Great narrators again!

5 stars. 

A Married Little Christmas - Lauren and William

Two people who do not believe in love are brought together because their respective BFFs are getting married after only knowing each other for 3 days. They work together to try and convince their friends not to do it. But will the magic of the Christmas town warm the heart of these two?

Awww, I liked Lauren and William a lot. They were grumpy and anti-love people. They both had been burned BAD by their exes, so it makes sense. I loved watching them meet and become allies and then friends and then more. It was so very warm and cheery. Sooooo Hallmark ;) 

Great narrators for this one too!

5 stars. 

Overall

What a fun collection for the holidays. Def 100% recommend. All three were great. I loved all the couples for different reasons. It was done well. 

5 stars. 

Reading Challenges

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