Merrily Ever After: The latest cosy and romantic Christmas book from Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley (The Merry Series)

Well I had happy tears in my eyes by the end of this one, it's just so joyous and I loved every word of this wonderful book.Because Cathy Bramley is an auto read author for me, I never really look at her blurbs, so imagine my surprise and delight fairly early into the story when I realised it was a sequel to last year's Christmas release. It's no wonder I felt right at home with Merry, as I already knew her and Cole, and I am so happy to have been able to read the continuation of their story.And then the second character this book focuses on is Emily, who is brand new, and she was a complete and utter delight to meet too. She's involved in some key storylines, and deals with everything thrown at her so so well.I guessed fairly early as to how the stories might intersect and it didn't remotely detract from my enjoyment and seeing if I was right, as I was enjoying all of the characters so much, I just was engrossed in their stories.It's a story full of love, romance, some adorable children, a couple of utterly fantastic men, while at the same time shines a light on dementia too with Ray. Some of Ray's lines had me laughing out loud while also feeling for Emily, as she clearly is struggling with him.All set around a wedding being arranged within a few months, as well as Merry struggling with work-life balance, and also trying to work out just how she should be with Freya and Harley her about to be step children. There is a sprinkling of Christmas too - and a romantic gesture that made me swoon too.It's just everything you could want in a Cathy Bramley novel. Another triumph from a totally fantastic author.Thank you to Orion and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Lovely characters, drawn well. A setting straight from any idyllic Xmas story and surprise twists and turns to make the reader invest in the story. Tear jercker and heart warming.

Different to what I normally read but it was a good read once I got my reading head back on.

Loved this series! Perfect for those cozy nights!

I started this in early December, but in the throes of the Christmas period I didn’t get chance to finish reading it before Christmas arrived. I’ve spent the last few days working my way through the book and I’m really pleased I didn’t manage to finish it before Christmas now, as it has really warmed my heart. Such a wonderful, feel good read that put a smile on my face on many occasions, tears in my eyes, and warmth in my heart.

Quite a nice plot with some heartwarming moments, but overall not a good read. Flat dialogues and some very lazy editing.I don't speak German but I know that My God is not Mein Gute. Very annoying when things like this are not picked up before a book is published.

This is a new author for me to try. Going by the reviews and the short detail of the story, it sounded a good read. I haven't started reading it yet, but I'm looking forward to it. I keep lists of authors I have enjoyed so I can look for more of their work. Arrived very quickly and really good order.

I was reading this book last night and when I returned to it today the correct title was at the top of the page but the text had been replaced by a completely different story.Please resolve this problem so I can finish the book