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There's Something About Merry

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Sadly this is a case of it's me, not you. I tried this book many times and I just am not feeling it. It isn't the book for me but that doesn't mean it isn't the book for you.

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✨ PRINCEMAN REVIEW ✨

~This is Book 2 in the Mistletoe Romance Series. Although, I felt it could be read as a stand alone.

📝 Merry's family owns the town's Christmas Tree Farm, and she wants to take it over from her dad. Unfortunately, he has other plans and hires foreman Clark. When he overhears Merry talking about him, he decides to keep his distance and focus on his son Jace. But Christmas has other plans, as these two are forced closer together during the busy holiday season.

What I 🤍:
🌲 Single Dad
🎄 Christmas Tree Farm
💞 Opposites Attract
💴 Workplace Romance
🖥️ Online Relationship

This book had such a sweet, Hallmarky feel to it! It was the perfect read this Christmas season! Clark and Merry were complete opposites, and I felt their personalties complimented one another. I also appreciated how we didn't have to wait until the end for them to get tougher. The online dating piece was adorable as well!

Overall, this story is perfect for those who love watching Hallmark 24/7 during the holiday season! I loved this story so much!

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I wish I would have prioritized this during the holiday season, but alas I did not.

That being said, I loved it! Such a fun book with some tropes I love. I looove a steamy lil holiday read!

Plus online dating? Love. Closeknit family? Love.

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I really enjoyed this book and its Christmas theme. This really brought on all the emotions and I can't wait to read more from Codi Hall!

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If Codi Hall has a holiday book (she has three now), I will absolutely read it. A single dad isn't usually my thing, but Clark was super sweet and the dynamic with Merry and Clark's kid was perfect. I loved that the drama never got too out of hand as well. It really is just a perfect Christmastime read. If you're looking for small town romance with a some entertaining characters and a little bit of steam, I highly recommend this one!

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I adored this Christmas read. It's sweet, fun, and a little spicy. Merry's family is the right amount of nosy, they're hilarious and supportive. We have single dad Clark returning to his small home town to raise his son. He ends up employed by Merry's family. Merry had hoped to take over her family's Christmas tree farm when her dad decides to retire. Of course they knew about each other in school but never really interacted. After signing up for the same dating app and being matched, awkwardness ensues. Jace is adorable and was perfection in helping bring Clark and Merry together. Overall this is a great read, it's Hallmark with a little bit of spice, low drama, and a lot of heart and humor.

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#TheresSomethingAboutMerry:⁣

Thank you @sourcebookscasa for my gifted copy! My Target has the best #StagedAtTarget spot that always changes with the season. I had to throw in my request this time. ⁣

First and foremost, this can definitely be read as a stand-alone. Nick and Noel were so fun to read about last year, but they’re honestly a blip in this story. It’s all about Jace, Clark, and Merry. I loved how we really got to know the family and the family business and see the foundation of what the Winters are like. ⁣

I breezed through this book in about a day. It was fun to read through the exchanges on the dating site and also how they interacted face to face. Victoria and Jace both stole my heart, and their grandparent/child ish relationship was the sweetest. Merry and Clark were great individually, and Merry’s little side hustle had me giggling. ⁣

I will say the Patrice storyline I did not care for. If we needed a third act shakeup, it was there, but I wasn’t a fan of it. There are some steamy scenes, so this is not a closed door romance. ⁣

Overall, a quick and fun installment in the Mistletoe Romance series. Can be read standalone, and I need Holly’s book like yesterday. Out now!

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Such a fun holiday read. I was so glad when I got There’s Something About Merry, the second book in the Mistletoe Romance series. I really enjoyed the first book, so I started reading this immediately. A single dad, comes back to the town he was raised in. A lot has changed, since he left. But he wants to find a place to call home and this just might be it. He also gets a dream job, with a great housing situation. Clark Griffin, is guarded though. He hasn’t had a great time in the relationship department and with a son to protect, he has to find the absolute best person. Is that realistic? On the farm where he lives and works he meets a young lady named Merry. Her parents own the farm and Merry would some day love to run it. But her parents hired Clark. Why would they do that to her? They know she wants to run the farm.. Needless to say Clark and Merry get off on the wrong foot. They both have their issues and it seems impossible that they could ever be friends.. but can they be friends? can they work together? Could their be a Christmas miracle? This book was so fun to read. I love a holiday book and this one didn’t disappoint. I want to thank Netgalley and Codi Hall for my copy, for an honest review. It was my pleasure to read and review. This was a 4 star read for me.. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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"There's Something About Merry" by Codi Hall is a heartwarming and festive holiday romance that captures the magic of the season and the power of unexpected connections. Hall's storytelling expertise shines as she crafts a tale of love, serendipity, and the joy of the holidays. The book's relatable characters and enchanting plot create an immersive reading experience that resonates with fans of both romance and holiday stories. Hall skillfully weaves together the warmth of the season with the blossoming of romance, adding layers of depth to the narrative. "There's Something About Merry" is a delightful reminder that the holidays have a way of bringing people together in the most unexpected and heartwarming ways, leaving readers with a cozy and joyful feeling as they join the characters on their journey of love and holiday cheer.

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I absolutely love Cody Hall's holiday romances! Another cute, festive, holiday romance about the family we know & love from Nick & Noel!

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This small town, single dad Christmas romance was the perfect addition to this series. It was cheerful and cozy and sweetly sexy. A perfect holiday romance!

Thanks Sourcebooks Casablanca and Netgalley for my copy.

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There’s Something About Merry was like a warm hug on a winter day! So cute and full of holiday cheer! I read it a couple weeks ago and was so satisfied with the book that I completely forgot to review it! 😂

This book reminded me of a Christmas-y themed You've Got Mail. It was just so sweet and uncomplicated with very little drama. It was honestly exactly the type of book I needed this past month.

The writing style is very easy to read and the characters all shone in different ways. The pacing was a bit wonky for me at parts but that could just be me. The story building is done so well that the pacing thing was never an issue for me. Plus there’s a few spicy bits which is always nice!

Honestly, if you want a cute Christmas book this is definitely one I would recommend! Can’t wait to see what Codi Hall does next!

Thanks very much to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

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This was a quick and easy short holiday read with very little drama and angst that can put you in the Christmas spirit.

Griffin and Merry are adorable together and completely determined to stay just friends until those plans go right out the window.

There are lots of sweet holiday moments throughout this book that will make you feel like the holidays are right around the corner.

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There’s Something About Merry is chock-full of holiday cheer, some grinches, and the awkwardness of first impressions along with internet dating. It’s the kind of book that just keeps a smile on my face throughout.

Clark isn’t looking for a longtime love; he’s looking for, well, a snuggle buddy. So to speak. And as a single dad, well, his time is wrapped up in his son, Jace, not in a romantic relationship. Merry has gotten her act together. She’s ready to find that one “right guy” to love for a lifetime. The trouble is, there aren’t that many single guys in Mistletoe, and the one man she might have considered certainly proved why he got crossed off her Christmas list. For both of them, I’d have to say, “Be careful what you wish for; you just might get it.”

I loved how their relationship through their online connections was taking off like wildfire, while their in-person confrontations weren’t in quite the same ballpark.

I had fun with a lighthearted romance between two people who thought they knew what they wanted… but were surprised at the result of those wishes. I loved the town of Mistletoe, and I wish there were towns like that close by… okay, maybe not the grinches but still what a fun place it seems to be. Looking to put a Christmas smile on your face, any time of the year? Then check out There’s Something About Merry.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley, and I sincerely thank the author or publishing house for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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I enjoyed this book. It was a nice cozy fun read for the holidays. I would pick up other books for the series as well.

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Not sure what about this year said prioritizing publishing holiday romances, but man am I glad it is! A great purchase for most libraries

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I enjoyed this cute holiday rom-com even more than the first one in the series! Merry's character was a lot more similar to me--introverted, crafty, and bookish.

I'm a big fan of unwitting correspondence, and Merry and Clark's dating app banter was too cute. The book gets a little bit steamy--I definitely like Cody Hall's open-door books more than her closed-door ones!

This is a cute, easy read that is perfect for Christmastime. I loved this return to the Winters family and can't wait for Holly's book!

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Another super cute holiday romance - add in some steamy bits, and this book gave me lots to enjoy. Yes, it was predictable, and no, I never read book one in this series, but this can definitely be read as a stand-alone. Despite enjoying the story, I feel like it was a bit too long. There were things that could have been left out, and I felt the story still would have been complete. All in all, I'd recommend as a holiday read, but, be warned - it sort of drags on a bit, but, I thought it was worth it in the end.

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Codi Hall is the queen of Christmas from com, and There's something about Merry that is just another notch on her belt. This is by far one of my favorite reads for the holiday season, and the print version is just as good as the audiobook. I will read anything she writes, and this one might be my second favorite. This was definitely sexy, and the pacing was perfect. This was the PERFECT follow-up from Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist. I am genuinely obsessed with this world and loved seeing Nick's sister get her story told. This is a slow burn, but when you get there, O-M-G. The story is predictable, but honestly, that is why I love Christmas rom-com. They just hit the right spots; I could read this at any point during the year. The audiobook is just so fantastic; finally, seeing the words on paper was great. I suggest this for everyone who really loves those hallmark Christmas movie feels.

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A story set on a Christmas tree farm? Count me in!

I enjoyed There’s Something About Merry and found it to be a cute and fun read!

Thank you to Sourcebooks Casablanca and NetGalley.

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