Merry and Bright Book Review

I was at the library and another book jumped off the new release section and came home with me.  The 14 Day New Release Section is great because you know the books are really new so it should be something you haven't read before because they are brand new to the library and not a year old so I was hopeful that I hadn't read this Christmas story. Merry and Bright: A Novel by Debbie Macomber was luckily a new book and I got to read it shortly after I got it so that I could get it returned by the 14 day deadline....sadly, this is my 4th book from there recently so I know that I am going to be against the clock with many of them.

Merry Knight is pretty busy these days. She’s taking care of her family, baking cookies, decorating for the holidays, and hoping to stay out of the crosshairs of her stressed and by-the-book boss at the consulting firm where she temps. Her own social life is the last thing she has in mind, much less a man. Without her knowledge, Merry’s well-meaning mom and brother create an online dating profile for her—minus her photo—and the matches start rolling in. Initially, Merry is incredulous, but she reluctantly decides to give it a whirl.

Soon Merry finds herself chatting with a charming stranger, a man with similar interests and an unmistakably kind soul. Their online exchanges become the brightest part of her day. But meeting face-to-face is altogether different, and her special friend is the last person Merry expects—or desires. Still, sometimes hearts can see what our eyes cannot. In this satisfying seasonal tale, unanticipated love is only a click away.

This was a fun Christmas book that was super interesting to read about the life of Merry Knight and Jayson Bright.  Merry works part time for Jayson's company because she is saving up for finishing her special education college degree.  Merry was born on December 26th and enjoys the holidays and all the holiday time with her family baking cookies, putting together puzzles and more.  Jayson lives his life fully involved in the company with no personal life to speak of until his cousin comes back and tells him that he met a women from his past and he is getting married.  Jayson decides to check out this online dating thing and finds someone who he has a connection with but they only talk online.  Merry's family is worried that she is so busy that she isn't looking towards the future so they sign her up for a dating service and she instantly connects with Jay.  There are interesting things happening in work and outside for both of these fun people quickly and all around the holidays.  There is a great romance starting for both of them between their online romance and an office romance.  Jayson thinks that it is crazy that he could be feeling this much for both ladies when he never thought that he would be a person to settle down and have a family because of his own upbringing.  Make sure you pick up the book to find out which ones he chooses.  I think that you will love the ups and downs of this quick holiday read.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!