There's Something About Merry was the perfect read to get me in to the Christmas spirit. Clark and Merry are couple goals. I am so glad that the author gave us a single dad! Clark's son Jace is hilarious and I love the relationship between Clark and his brother Sam. The Mistletoe series is so fun and I can't wait for the next book, Along Came Holly! I will be recommending this to my friends. I am so in love with this author! She is so authentic and truly cares about her readers!

This was such an adorably sweet Christmas story! It was a little slow starting out, but it picked up pretty quickly and kept me enthralled until the end. And no third act break up! Definitely going on my list of favorite Christmas romances!

So I was nervous about this book because I did have mixed feelings on book one. While I really loved the characters and the small town setting I felt the dialogue was a little off with nick and noel. With this book and Merry and Clark I do think the dialogue improved so much! I can see a lot of growth in this book.

I didn't really connect to Merry and Clark though. I don't have anything negative to say though, maybe they just were a match for me. I enjoyed the characters from Nick and Noel more, but the writing from this book more.

I liked getting to know more about Victoria, and I really enjoyed the slight glimpses of Nick and Noel, but also that you could read this as a standalone which is nice. Though I read book one, i'm always nervous if its been a while that it will affect my reading of a sequel, and this didn't happen.

I am really really really looking forward to Holly's story because she has some major rival energy with Declan and maybe even love triangle vibes with Sam. I think it will be an excellent addition to this series.

This one was cute! It definitely didn't leave a lasting impact, but bits of it were fun. I loved Daisy and Jace, they were adorable. The main romance was cute, i just felt like this dragged on a bit. Still cute though

DNF at 47% - I found this book to be chaotic and the characters flat. It felt like there is so much dialogue used in order to fill in for a lack of a plot. There are so many characters in some scenes that it feels overcrowded. For example: Her first date with a guy she met on a dating website she brings her siblings (Nick, Noel, and Holly - catch the theme?) and her friends, and her ex is there, and the girl he cheated on her with, and then the guy from the dating website shows up to this crowd. Also, the whole point of her bringing all of these people is because she doesn't know what he looks like and he doesn't know what she looks like which seemed out of place for me since it's set in modern day and I am pretty confident that dating websites require photos these days.

Additionally, I did not care for any of the characters. Not one. Merry comes off as immature and slightly toxic to me. Clark seems to be kind of flat and not very heartwarming for a romantic character. Jace's dialogue doesn't seem to fit that of a 7-year-old's. There is so much dialogue with the many side characters that I had a hard time keeping track of what the storyline was supposed to be. There is not a lot of follow through with things that happen to Merry. For example, she has to get stitches on the bottom of her foot after an incident, but the author barely mentions the foot pain afterwards and she is already walking on her foot very shortly after. I'm not a doctor but I am pretty sure that would be painful to walk on for awhile.

In conclusion: this is not the book for me but it might be for other readers. I would not recommend this book for young readers and teenagers as there are a lot of sexual innuendos made up to the point where I gave up. There is a crochet project of a male apparatus that is heavily mentioned, for example.

Please note: I received an electronic ARC of this book by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks!

There’s Something About Merry, is the second book in the Mistletoe Romance series by Codi Hall. This is a remarkably sweet, feel-good, festive romance. It truly borders on a Hallmark movie, if not for the steamier sections. It is a cute story about Merry, Nick and Holly’s close-knit, kind-hearted family, and Clark, Jace and Sam, the trio they “adopt” as a part of their lives. I absolutely loved the Winter family’s warmth, acceptance of others, and the strong family ties and healthy, familial bonds portrayed in this novel.

This story focuses on the romance between Clark, single father and foreman of the tree farm, and Merry, the daughter with many trades, who also wants to take over her family farm from her father one day. While I loved so much about this endearing story, I was not a fan of the more detailed, bedroom scenes, or their quick jump to the physical relationship. I also think the story was a bit too long and I felt it while reading it.

Nonetheless, I was impressed by this story. I did not read the first in this series, which didn’t seem to matter, nor have I read any other books by this author, and it was a joy to read. There were some important lessons and character traits shared, a lovely scenic setting, and I walked away from it feeling it’s festive, feel-good vibes.

Thank you to NetGalley for the arc. This review is wholly my own.

What a cute holiday rom-com (my fave!) Definitely put this one on your list if you like to read holiday themed books during the actual holiday it relates to.

Slow start to the book, but it picked up nicely. The pacing was a little odd at times, but it was something I could easily look past.

Merry & Clark are so darn loveable and make the cutest match. I love the back & forth banter between the two of them.

I really enjoyed this book! It gives all the hallmark Christmas original vibes with a touch of spice! The main character's name is Merry and her family has a literal Christmas tree farm and her love interest is a single father woodsman...so yeah, if you love these sorts of movies or shows, this book is for you. Also, while I've not seen You've Got Mail, but based on the things I know about the film, this novel has a similar storyline, so if that happens to be one of your favorite movies, you should also give this book a read.

I love the atmosphere that Hall has set within the novel, and the characters are great too, but I find my issue is with pacing. One moment drags on, while another scene develops rapidly. But overall, I think this is definitely worth the read to get into the Christmas spirit!

This may have been one of the cutest Christmas/Holiday books that I've recently read!

Merry loves the Christmas season but is woefully single. Her family owns a Christmas Tree Farm and she's desperate for her father to teach her the business ways. Clark is a foreman hired by her father to help out at the Christmas tree farm. He's a single dad & a grump. He loves his son but protects his heart & his family. They have both interactions while on the farm & off as they unknowingly match on a dating app.

What I loved: This is the first rom-com where the main characters actually communicated! This made my "hater of miscommunication trope" heart super happy. I love the characters and how memorable they were.

Overall, a great read & super cute book. I did deduct a star because it was a little too corny for my tastes at times.

Codi Hall.... you did it again! Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for this ARC for my honest review.

I received a complimentary copy from Sourcebooks and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

This is my first book by Codi Hall and so I did not know what to expect from this book. The first half of the book was definitely a slow burn. This book is perfect for enemies to lovers readers and Christmas fans .

The book follows Merry whose goal is to take over the family Christmas tree farm in Idaho. There is only one glitch in her plan in the form of swoon worthy single dad and foreman. They cannot stand each other but in true you've got mail vibes they have a connection on a dating app. If you love family drama, Christmas festivities and you've got mail then this book is for you.

Quick & Dirty
-open door 🌶🌶🌶
-lovable characters
-will they/won't they
-forced proximity

Merry Winters has been back on the family Christmas tree farm for nearly a year when quiet, handsome single dad, Clark, joins the staff. Sparks don't immediately fly though. These two have a past together, as well as piles of baggage they've each collected in the years since they first met. In an effort to distract herself and find some much-needed company, Merry joins a dating app. But, as fate would have it, she's not the only one.

I'll be honest, I didn't finish the first book in this series last year, so I wasn't sure what to expect with this one. It wasn't that I didn't like Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist, I think I just burned out on Christmas reads by the time I picked it up. There's Something About Merry picks up right where book 1 left off. The main cast of characters is back, but you don't need to read book 1 to relate to them. The author does a great job re-introducing the cast without adding fluff, which I appreciate. Small-town charm and Christmas joy leap off the page in this one, but it's somehow not sappy. Probably because of all the steam! I'm not typically a fan of steamy/smutty books, but this one worked for me. Overall, this was the perfect palate cleanser after some heavier historical fiction books. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves spicy romances or who enjoyed Nick & Noel's Christmas Playlist.

I struggled a bit with this book. It felt like it threw a bunch of romance tropes in, and didn't really know how to fully execute them. I also struggled with the first book, Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist, but for different reasons. I didn't connect with the characters in that book. I enjoyed the characters much more in this book.

I still cannot get over the names in these books. We've got the town of Mistletoe, Chris, Nick, Noel, Merry, Holly, and now a character named Clark whose favorite Christmas movie is Christmas Vacation. Overall I liked the story, but it did feel like different books in the first and second half, it was a bit long, and then the 2nd half felt rushed.

I laughed at Merry's side business of making penis plushes, and I definitely related to moments where Jace gets sick. This book, like the first one, has several typos, and hopefully this time around they will be fixed before the final book is printed.

This is a good holiday fluff book, but I'm afraid there are better ones out there.

Thank you Netgalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

I know it may be a little early to get into the holiday spirit but this sequel by Codi Hall had me for sure thinking about all my favourite holiday reads.

It was only fitting to read this as I read the author’s book Nick and Noel’s Christmas playlist last year which I just absolutely adored. I will say that the book is written in a way that you don’t have to read the first book but if you love all the holiday romance I would recommend reading both books.

I feel the best thing about holiday reads is that they are just magical and filled with Christmas cookies and all the best family traditions.

The book had love (and all the butterflies and overthinking), family (and all the good and bad they bring), it had adventure, finding one self and some reminders of one’s past.

Merry and Clark really take you on an adventure as they both figure out what is going to happen for them next. Merry is coming out of what seems like another crappy relationship. Whereas Clark, being a single father has already welcomed a number of challenges before he joined the Winters family business.

Thanks to @netgalley and @sourcebookscasa for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I give this book a 4 ⭐️ I feel like I am having a hard time rating books because I have read so many books that check all my romance must haves.

Go purchase this book today and add it to your holiday to be read list or wish list.

Because before you know it the holiday season will be here which I will say I rather read holiday books all year round to avoid the snow.

Are you a big holiday reader? What is your favourite holiday book or movie?

I think one of the best things about this book was that there was no third act break up. It was cute, like naughty Hallmark movie. Single dad, Girl burned out on love, Christmas Tree farm, Absolutely amazingly amazing family. This made it very predictable but still a good story.

There's Something About Merry by Codi Hall made me want Christmas now! It has Hallmark movie written all over it! The small town feel with single dad Clark and a girl named Merry. I didn't want this to end as I love the character banter and all the warm, steamy, cozy holiday feels. This will probably be re-read before Christmas as it was just that great! Love this author and looking forward to more!

Book Review
Theres Something About Merry
By Codi Hall

A Feel good holiday romance, definitely a contender for a Hallmark movie 🍿
Complete with a Small town trope, a Christmas tree farm, a meddling family of Winters, a “lumberjack” type tree farmer and a girl named Merry.

I truly enjoyed the banter and family dynamics in this read. Codi gets it- the awkward conversations, the steamy tense moments when you are trying to hide your feelings, the pressure of dating when you are a single parent- and then delivers it seamlessly between her pages.

A happily ever after is always the best Christmas present 🎁

Thank you to @NetGalley and @sourcebookscasa for my gifted copy in return for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own

So I quite liked this. There you've got mail element of the plot was over quicker than I expected and then got completely dropped but the characters and setting were nice, even if the pace was a bit slow. Wouldn't say no to reading another from this author, but wouldn't necessarily hunt one out.

An absolutely adorable Christmas read to set off the holiday season! Merry Winters does it all. She works at the local elementary school, she helps out at her family's Christmas tree farm, and she's in charge of this year's holiday extravaganza. The only thing she's missing is a man to share it with. Deciding to hop onto an online dating platform, she has no idea what's she in for. Woodsman27 seems to be the perfect guy, but, is he? Her quirky side business, spunky family, and her fabulous group of friends make this a super quick read that definitely puts you in the mood for the holidays.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Casablanca, and Codi Hall for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

3.5 stars. The beginning of this book dragged. In the second half, it was like I was reading a whole different book when it came to the pace. I also felt like it could have been shorter. There were a lot of details that weren't needed. But with that said, I liked Merry and Clark, Jace is adorable. I liked their relationship. I liked the banter. I really loved the dual POV.

I liked this one! Codi Hall knows how to capture the small-town living, it's authentic, and so dang relatable. Reading this book and I remember when reading Nick and Noel, I could picture everything that's happening in her books, happening in my old town, ESPECIALLY, being at the one popular bar and seeing people from high school - I love how she gets it. I really like this book's storyline, but my favorite part was the journey of them getting together. Once they got together, it was fine, and a HEA, but I don't think I enjoyed it as much as them getting there. Loved Jace, and how sweet he was and I liked their little family!