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.*

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

I absolutely loved the family dynamic in this story! Merry’s relationship with her sister, brother, and parents just reminded me so much of my family and how much we pick on each other and how sarcastic we all are. That part of the story was very heartwarming to me!

Add to that Clark Griffin! He is just the sweetest dad to his son Jace, who was absolutely hilarious, and such a great brother to his brother Sam. He was just such a nice, upstanding, caring, thoughtful guy and just a swoony book bf for sure! Was it a bit of a slow burn? Yes because Clark was hesitant, but once to heat got turned up?! Woah was it good!

The way that, despite Merry’s hesitation about being with someone who has a child because of her doubts about herself, she really took to Jace and cared for him was just adorable. There were so many “awwww” moments in this and I laughed so much with all the hilarious banter between everyone.

Overall, I thought this was a fantastic holiday read, and highly recommend if you love good banter, and a sweet yet spicy romance! 😍😍

I became a Codi Hall fan in 2021 and I am so happy to have had the opportunity to read another fun holiday book by her! Clark and Merry were super cute, and I found myself smiling through multiple chapters of this one. I loved it!

This one was adorable! A single father with a history and a vibrant and bubbly heroine! The characters were endearing and authentic, and the dating app worked well. I also believe the story was a little too long, which I felt while reading it.

This was a fun book to read over the Christmas holidays. The plot moved along quickly enough to keep me entertained.

Mistletoe is such a great city! I absolutely loved this book! It had a slower start than i expcted, but once it got going it had a great plot. And while single dads arent usually my storyline, this one worked great for me.

I loved reading this one. I just love this kind of books.
4 stars read for me. I love this author snd her writing style.
Thanks to netgally for this arc.

Loved this one, it was a great holiday romance! For a full review, I have included my Goodreads review link!

This one was like a warm cup of cocoa! If you enjoy romance and Christmas books, this one is for you!!!

Perfect holiday romance to get you into the spirit of the holidays!
I absolutely love this series and this book!
What's not to love about a match between a grumpy single dad and the woman who brings him Christmas cheer.

Want to listen to this one as well!!

I will try to read this next year around Christmas time. I am a mood reader and I was not able to get to all of my Christmas books this year due to life events.

If you are looking for a cute holiday romance with some steamy moments I highly recommend this one. You will love it!

Thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca for providing me with a free e-ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

After not enjoying Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist (the first book in this series), I was pretty hesitant about going into this one. And while it still wasn't an absolute hit for me, it was much better than the first book!

This book follows Merry as she falls in love with Clark, someone she knew in high school who reenters her life when he comes to work on her family's Christmas tree farm. It's a pretty standard and predictable story, but I think that I found it more enjoyable due to the fact that there was so much happening in the book.

Merry and Clark's relationship was better developed than Nick and Noel's, in my opinion, but it still wasn't perfect. Luckily, there were loads of other things that kept me reading, such as the drama surrounding Clark's ex, as well as the relationships that Clark and his son build with the Winters family.

I was pleasantly surprised by this one and can't wait for the author's next book!

There's Something about Merry is a super cute Christmas-y read. I enjoyed the story of these two single by choice 'neighbors' who find each other through a dating app as they're also finding each other in real life. Merry has taken a year off of dating after a particularly bad break up and Clark has sworn off casual dating while raising his young son. The time off has made them more certain of what they want, like, and need from a partner and as they get to know each other they discover that the other has the traits they're looking for. What makes it fun is that they're doing this under the watchful eye of her family and his brother (and his son)--he's the foreman for her family's Christmas tree farm, a farm that she's going to eventually take over and run. Over the course of the novel there are a few (very few) stumbling blocks to their happily ever after which makes the reading easy and pleasant. I'd most definitely read the previous novel and look forward to reading the next one.