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lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

Thank you to @stmartinspress and @NetGalley for the gifted copy of A Magical New York Christmas!  All opinions in this review are my own.

As a struggling writer living in New York City, Sabrina will take just about any job that comes her way.  When the job comes with a suite at the plaza, Sabrina can't say no.  She is hired to be the ghostwriter for the memoir of Grayson Westcott, a famous art dealer.  

While at the plaza, Sabrina meets Ian.  Just when she starts falling for him, she finds out he's a British lord.  Sabrina doesn't know how to tell him she can't actually afford to stay at the plaza.  Between Christmastime at the plaza and Grayson's own love story, Sabrina allows herself to fall for Ian and figure everything else out later!

I thought it would be more difficult to read a Christmas book at the height of spooky season, but A Magical New York Christmas is so atmospheric it feels as though you are staying in the plaza too.  I had to remind myself that it was still October as I was wishing for holiday lights and snow.

As much as I liked Sabrina and Ian's romance, Grayson's stole the show.  I would anxiously await returning to the past to find out what happened next!  In the beginning, I couldn't figure out how he fit into Sabrina's story, aside from being her boss, but all is made clear through his retelling!