There’s Something About Merry by Codi Hall is a sweet holiday romance set on a Christmas tree farm. This story apparently is a companion novel, but I haven’t read the first book. However, I was not lost or confused and found this story really easy to follow. This story is about Merry and Clark. Merry has returned home after being single for a year and one bad relationship after another. She’s ready to put herself out there again. Also, she wants to learn the ropes of running the family farm. Clark is the foreman of the farm and is the single father to Jace who is 7. He was sort of a nerd and has never really indulged a relationship after Jace’s biological mother abandoned them. Both Clark and Merry connect with each other on a dating app and the You’ve Got Mail vibes are immaculate.

I really was into There’s Something About Merry. Of the multiple holiday books I read this year, I would say this one was probably my favorite. I loved Merry’s family. Clark was such a good dad. There’s a puppy who is a lot of energy and work. The town sounded like an interesting place to live. And the book spans the full holiday season too. And we see vulnerability from both Merry and Clark. Oh, and there are some really spicy scenes too but without overwhelming the plot and story.

ON A SCALE OF ONE TO BUDDY THE ELF, HOW MUCH CHRISTMAS SPIRIT DOES THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MERRY HAVE?
Codi Hall’s There’s Something About Merry is bursting with holiday spirit. This book has a holiday parade. There’s decorating. Also — it is set on a Christmas tree farm. It just filled me with good cheer and warmth as I read. I cannot wait to pick up more books by Codi Hall after reading this one.

I'm giving this book 3.5 stars but rounding up to 4. I thought this was a cute holiday read. It had Hallmark movie vibes and a lot of sweet moments. I enjoyed the setting, the Christmas tree farm and some of the secondary characters were great. Jace was an adorable child and of course, the dog won me over!

Overall, it was an entertaining read but it did drag a little bit in the middle. There was a lot of dialogue at times that almost felt like filler when there wasn't much going on. The book had a little steam which was good, but it also just felt like filler at times. I felt like I needed a bit more from the main characters to be able to really root for them and care about them and it would have given the book a higher rating.

Good, but not as great as I hoped it would be.

Codi Hall's Mistletoe Romance series was originally produced for Audible, and is now releasing a new title to the series every holiday season. Last Christmas we got Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist, and this year we are presented with There's Something About Merry (TSAM), taking place within the same family and universe as Nick and Noel. Although TSAM is the second book in a series, it is not necessary to have read the first novel to enjoy this one.

After a string of bad relationships, Merry Winters called it quits on guys for a year, taking a break from dating and focusing on loving herself. Living in a tiny house on the grounds of her family's Christmas tree farm, Merry is now feeling pretty satisfied with her life and is ready to get back on the dating scene. On a whim, she creates a profile on a dating app and is soon matched with a guy who quite literally could have come from her dreams. Little does she know that she has connected with Clark Griffin, the handsome single dad who has been hired to help out around the farm. Will the sparks continue to fly once Merry and Clark meet in real life and they realize they have both quite literally fallen for the boy/girl next door?

Every time I pick up a Codi Hall novel I do not expect to enjoy it as much as I do! I stand corrected time and again! The Mistletoe Romance series isn't going to win any major awards, but it is cute, charming, and engaging, and quite frankly, what more could you ask for in a Christmas novel? TSAM is a well-crafted romance bursting with Christmas cheer! If you have been disappointed with the lack of actual Christmas in the holiday novels you have read of late, look no further than TSAM, which is double-coated in Christmas cuteness.

Christmas aside, the romance between Merry and Clark is relatable and believable, and progresses at an even pace, not moving too fast nor too slow. There is quite a bit of focus on Clark's role as a single dad, and how that impacts his life and relationships, so this book is as much about parenthood and dating when there's a child involved, as it is about love and lust. Speaking of lust, there are a few steamy open door scenes included in this story, so keep that in mind if you are wanting to read a complete "clean" Christmas novel - this is not it!

Highly recommended to lovers of quintessential holiday romance movies and those needing a little pick-me-up during the Christmas season.

I never expected a holiday romance to have crochet peens, puppy rescues, or giant lifted trucks but here we are... And it WORKS. Merry is just an awesome character - she's quirky, she knows what she wants (mostly!), and she's got great family and friends around her. I really enjoyed her story (and the peens)!

“There’s Something About Merry” is a binge-worthy Hallmark vibes story. There’s a few parts that are very much cheesy holiday — the names of the characters, the town itself, they own a Christmas tree farm — but the characters grab you and you find yourself enjoying a winter wonderland within the pages of the book. Overall I loved that there wasn’t a 3rd act break-up to deal with. There was a hiccup in the relationship around 50%, which allowed the last of the book to be the main male character making things right. It didn’t realize this was book 2 in a series, but you don’t need book 1 for this story to click.

I am eager to read Holly’s story because I have a feeling it’s with Sam and that’s going to be HOT HOT HOT!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. This book was an adorable sequel (but could also be stand lone) to Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist. I really enjoyed it!

I started this book and had to put it on pause for a long time before circling back to it. When I did, I felt a lack of enthusiasm for it.

The writing in the book over explains a lot of things and I found that to be off-putting. I also found that the characters came across as a bit immature and I couldn’t tell if that was intentional or a side effect of the writing style.

I really wanted to like it. It sounded cute and like it had a lot of potential. Unfortunately, I just wanted it to be over. I didn’t feel invested in the characters, the main relationship in the book, or the conflict. The pacing of the book felt odd — like nothing happened, then everything happened, then it dragged again?

Also, I can’t end this review without mentioning that the language between the main characters was sometimes really cringe-y.

Rating: 2.5

I knew her books would improve and I was not wrong! I absolutely loved this one! A perfect holiday read. Merry and Clark were so great. I loved the single-dad trope - he loved his son so much! I loved the small town vibe, the family relationships and all the real emotions.

This is the 2nd in the Mistletoe Romance series. The 1st is Nick & Noel’s Christmas Playlist…I think it’s still my favorite so far.

I enjoyed There’s Something About Merry. There were lots of funny scenes and lots of PEENS. 😂🤣😂 Really…I think promo for this book should’ve been “Themed-Peens,” signed by Codi Hall. 😂🤣

I really enjoyed how Clark and Merry started talking in the beginning through the messages. It was fun and I loved that she caught on and how all of that sorta came to a head. I liked how Merry’s friends and family rallied around her to make sure she didn’t get hurt. J

That crazy dog kicker man with the chickens had me cracking up. He’s out for revenge y’all.

The only drawback I really had with this one was the pacing was a bit slow/awkward towards the end. I didn’t think the parade really added anything to the story and the book could’ve been shortened a little bit after the major plot points were worked out.

I adore the Winter family, I love how they care for their community and take care of those around them.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one and I’m hoping that the Mistletoe Romance series will continue next year.

This sweet Christmas story had me rooting for them from the very beginning. Clark is a single dad with an adorable precocious daughter. Merry has sworn off dating but she doesn’t mind some online flirting with her anonymous friend.
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In a shocking twist of events if ends up being Clark that Merry is talking to and I was all about the two of them getting together! What a fun Christmas story!
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Thank you #sourcebookscasa and #NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review
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Codi Hall has outdone herself with 'There's Something About Merry.' I thought her previous Christmas romance, 'Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist' was fun, but nothing to write home about. This follow up in the same universe took all of the good from Nick and Noel and improved upon it.

Clark and Merry were perfectly awkward, and they actually had chemistry. I also adored Merry's growing relationship with Jace (and Jace's relationship with the entire Winters family). The Christmas vibes were incredible, between the tree farm and the festival of trees, It was cheesy and had some cliched, but that's exactly what you want when you pick up a book like this. I'd recommend this to any Hallmark Christmas movie fan.

4.5/5 - Spice: 2/5 - Book #2 of Mistletoe Romances

SINGLE DAD GRUMPY-SUNSHINE ROMANCE FOR THE WIN! Clark and Merry were so cute in this book! Love all of the quirky chaos between Clark's son, Merry's new puppy, and the Mistletoe families. Honestly the perfect kind of Christmas romance, with a dash of Christmas spice.

Brief Plot: Clark is the Foreman for the Winters Christmas tree farm, and Merry is the girl h had a crush on in high school and never figured he was good enough for. But as they both also seem to form an online friendship unknowingly, they get closer, and give each other a real chance at romance. But with both holding personal insecurities, they have to decide if they will 'break their rules and really try at a relationship together, especially taking in Clark's son's bond formed with Merry.

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for an eARC copy of There's Something about Merry, written by Codi Hall. This is my honest review.

Absolutely adorable! This is everything i wanted out of a holiday romance and a little bit more. I haven't read many books about single parents, much less single fathers and while i know they're out there, I just haven't taken the time/effort to find them but this is perfect. I love that Clark and Jace's relationship is just so natural feeling as well as the relationships Merry has with her parents and siblings. I definitely need more of Codi Hall on my bookshelf and plan on going back to read Nick & Noel's Christmas Playlist as well as eagerly await Along Came Holly

Ok, this is the follow up to Nick and Noel’s Christmas Playlist (which I loved!) and it didn’t disappoint!

I read this on the beach and it was the perfect Holiday beach read. I will say, it’s not overly Christmas-y as some are (I appreciate this) but it is set in December on a tree farm, if that makes sense.

How did I read 2 tree farm books back to back 😂?

Merry (Nick’s sister) moved back to Mistletoe after a few failed relationships and is hoping to take over the family tree farm one day until her dad hire’s single dad Clark as his new foreman.

I love a single dad and cute kid trope and this one delivers. They get together early and there’s no big 3rd act breakup! It’s such a nice change of pace. It’s nice seeing them deal with relationship things instead of constant pining only to get together in the last few pages 😒.

The sex scenes felt a bit awkward to me, but I read an ARC so maybe it changed a bit? It’s open door, but the scenes are relatively short and don’t overwhelm the story.

Lots of groundwork for book 3! 😁

Thanks @netgalley and @sourcebookscasa for the arc! All opinions are my own. ❤️

If you want laugh out loud moments, lots of sweet moments, not a lot of angst, some steamy open door scenes, and LOTS of Christmas then this book is for you! I really enjoyed everything about this book and am looking forward to going back and reading Nick and Noel’s Christmas Playlist.

Overall, this was a cute read...who doesn't love a single dad romance and a Christmas tree farm. But this book also felt like two different books, it was slow paced and dragged on...the unnecessary drama with the baby mama near the end really ruined things for me. I also felt like we reached the ending many times but it kept on going.

Do recommend this book? not really, it was cute but there are better holiday romances out there this season.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC of another lovely holiday read! You can also pick this one up free on Audible - it’s included in your membership!

This is number 2 in a series, but can totally be read as a stand alone!

This book switches between main characters Merry and Clark. Merry is feeling down this Christmas - she just wants to find the right guy. It’s too bad that the one to catch her eye works for her at the family tree farm, and doesn’t want anything to do with her.

Clark isn’t really looking for romance but would love to find someone to cozy up to. Clark tries online dating and starts a conversation with someone, only to find out on the first date that it’s actually Merry!

🎄Cozy family tree farm romance? Sign me up!

These characters are so sweet and make the story fun to read. I’ve read a lot of holiday romance the past few weeks and this one stands out. I want a huge fan of Nick and Noels Christmas Playlist (the first book), but after reading this one, I might give it another shot!

I absolutely loved Nick and Noel’s Christmas Playlist, by Codi Hall, when I read it last year, so I was super excited to receive her new one. Thank you @sourcebookscasa for the #gifted copy of There’s Something About Merry! This book is available now.

There’s Something About Merry brings us back to Mistletoe, and tells Merry’s story (Nick’s sister). She returns home after a bad breakup and wants to learn from her dad to eventually take over the family Christmas tree farm. Her dad recently hired Clark, an old classmate of Merry’s, as the foreman, and Merry isn’t sure how she feels about that. As she gets to know Clark and his son Jace, she starts falling for him, and those feelings are reciprocated. Clark has some baggage to work through (who doesn’t), and Merry has to convince her dad she’s the right person to take over the farm one day.

I didn’t love this one as much as Nick and Noel, but it was still a fun holiday read. It has some steamy parts, so that was a plus! I’d still recommend putting this on your December tbr!

This is a sweet second chance romance set at a Christmas Tree Farm with a single Dad and the high school Queen who has been hurt before and is gorgeous.  But she's not what he thought and their initial standoffishness is overcome and they come to like eachother.

Though both had also started talking to someone on a dating app that they are totally vibing with.

Loved his son and the addition of the puppy, always helpful side characters. They do not know pretense and will tell all your secrets.

The side hustle turned business was hilarious and I would like to buy one of those. I'm scared to Google it.

I love pink and this cover is so cute and pulls you in. These characters along with Merry's family are great and this series is just going to grow. 

Thank you sourcebookscasa and netgalley for the eARC for my honest and voluntary review.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Cascablanca and Netgalley for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a late review but I started There’s Something About Merry when I first got it and I kept coming back to it and I have decided it is time to officially DNF as I can’t get into. I think it probably is a good book but I got 13% in and it still wasn’t connecting for me. I liked this author’s other book that was Christmas themed but I just haven’t been in a Christmas mood since.

I would say give this book a chance if you are looking for a holiday romance!