A contemporary spin on A Christmas Carol by the "Christmas book queen" (PEOPLE) Jenny Bayliss.
Three years ago, Casey declined her then-boyfriend’s marriage proposal . . . and it went viral. After years of dealing with the backlash online, Casey now leads a quiet life, working as a stock replenisher for a family-owned department store. No risk of public humiliation, no stress, no possibility of a boyfriend.
Until she meets the Spirit of Christmas Present, Margo, who has chosen to sit this holiday out.
Margo offers Casey a bargain: She will use her powers to erase the video that made Casey notorious. There’s just one catch. Casey must witness five of her alternate realities, and if after all five she still wants it wiped, Margo will grant her wish. While glimpses into other Caseys are fun and interesting, the question remains: What if everything Casey wants is waiting for her in the life she already has?
"This delightful spin on a beloved holiday classic somehow manages to evoke nostalgia while feeling absolutely of the moment. Funny, tender, and as warm as a crackling fire in December, Jenny Bayliss has written another holiday essential. Merry and Bright indeed!" —Matthew Norman, author of Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon
"The Queen of Christmas books does it again! Bayliss writes the most delightful holiday romances. Brimming with hope, big-hearted and humorous characters, and a feel-good romance, The Little Shop of Merry and Bright has everything you need for all things cozy and festive—with a heaping dash of holiday magic!" —Lauren Kung Jessen, USA Today bestselling author of The Santa Claus Con
"The Little Shop of Merry and Bright by Jenny Bayliss has to be one of my favourite Christmas reads ever. It's so festive and a little bit magical, with a plot that hooked me in, a whole lot of emotion and a gorgeous love story. I read it and felt so uplifted and refreshed and ready for Christmas. The wonderful heroine, Casey, has such a brilliant arc, and it has a cast of characters I wished were my friends. It's a perfect Christmas book. Honestly." —Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Secret Mistletoe Promise
A contemporary spin on A Christmas Carol by the "Christmas book queen" (PEOPLE) Jenny Bayliss.
Three years ago, Casey declined her then-boyfriend’s marriage proposal . . . and it went viral. After years of dealing with the backlash online, Casey now leads a quiet life, working as a stock replenisher for a family-owned department store. No risk of public humiliation, no stress, no possibility of a boyfriend.
Until she meets the Spirit of Christmas Present, Margo, who has chosen to sit this holiday out.
Margo offers Casey a bargain: She will use her powers to erase the video that made Casey notorious. There’s just one catch. Casey must witness five of her alternate realities, and if after all five she still wants it wiped, Margo will grant her wish. While glimpses into other Caseys are fun and interesting, the question remains: What if everything Casey wants is waiting for her in the life she already has?
Praise
"This delightful spin on a beloved holiday classic somehow manages to evoke nostalgia while feeling absolutely of the moment. Funny, tender, and as warm as a crackling fire in December, Jenny Bayliss has written another holiday essential. Merry and Bright indeed!" —Matthew Norman, author of Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon
"The Queen of Christmas books does it again! Bayliss writes the most delightful holiday romances. Brimming with hope, big-hearted and humorous characters, and a feel-good romance, The Little Shop of Merry and Bright has everything you need for all things cozy and festive—with a heaping dash of holiday magic!" —Lauren Kung Jessen, USA Today bestselling author of The Santa Claus Con
"The Little Shop of Merry and Bright by Jenny Bayliss has to be one of my favourite Christmas reads ever. It's so festive and a little bit magical, with a plot that hooked me in, a whole lot of emotion and a gorgeous love story. I read it and felt so uplifted and refreshed and ready for Christmas. The wonderful heroine, Casey, has such a brilliant arc, and it has a cast of characters I wished were my friends. It's a perfect Christmas book. Honestly." —Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Secret Mistletoe Promise
