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
A former professional cake baker, Jenny Bayliss lives in a small seaside town in the UK with her husband, their children having left home for big adventures. She is also the author of The Twelve Dates of Christmas, A Season for Second Chances, Meet Me Under the Mistletoe, and A December to Remember, Kiss Me At Christmas, and I'll Be Home for Christmas.View titles by Jenny Bayliss
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?
Reviews
"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
A former professional cake baker, Jenny Bayliss lives in a small seaside town in the UK with her husband, their children having left home for big adventures. She is also the author of The Twelve Dates of Christmas, A Season for Second Chances, Meet Me Under the Mistletoe, and A December to Remember, Kiss Me At Christmas, and I'll Be Home for Christmas.View titles by Jenny Bayliss
