Smith's second novel, A Christmas Caroline, was published in 2006, also by William Morrow. The Wall Street Journal critic Joseph Bottum wrote, "For those who prefer their sentimentality seasoned with a dash of cynical wit, Kyle Smith's A Christmas Caroline may be a good selection.
Smith's second literary work, A Christmas Caroline, was published in 2006 by William Morrow. According to the Wall Street Journal's Joseph Bottum, those who prefer a mix of sentimentalism and dry wit may find Kyle Smith's novel suitable.