A Very Merry Enemy: a small town, holiday, enemies to lovers romcom

By Lyra Parish

THIS BOOK INCLUDES THE BONUS CONTENT AND PRINTED EDGES! He's a cocky lumberjack who hates my guts, and this Christmas we're forced to bake together...Lucas Jolly and I have a secret history that left invisible scars. Now I'm back in Merryville, and he's making it crystal freaking clear I'm about as welcome as fruitcake at a dessert table. When his meddling Mawmaw signs us up as partners for the town's Christmas Cookie Contest, there's five thousand dollars and a family tradition on the line. Six weeks of forced proximity in a kitchen might actually kill me, but I could use the money. Between heated arguments over cookie dough and even hotter stolen glances, I'm melting faster than snowflakes on fresh out of the oven gingerbread. The town thinks we're secretly dating, but the truth is Lucas hates me. Even so, I'm one mistletoe moment away from crossing lines we swore we'd never cross again. Now I'm wishing for a Christmas miracle because falling for Lucas Jolly nearly destroyed me once. Doing it again might be the sweetest mistake I ever make. A Very Merry Enemy is a small town, holiday, enemies to lovers romantic comedy. It's sweet and spicy with a dash of hate to love you. This is the final book in the Very Merry Series, but each can be read as a stand alone. For the full Lyra Parish experience, start with A Very Merry Mistake.

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Published Nov 3, 2025

426 pages

Average rating: 9.5

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jasmin
10/10 stars
**ARC REVIEW**

A Very Merry Enemy is such a delightful small-town, enemies-to-lovers romance! From the very first page, Lyra Parish pulled me right into Merryville and kept me hooked until the very end.

I absolutely loved Holiday and Lucas’ journey. Their witty banter, sizzling chemistry, and just the right amount of spice made their dynamic irresistible. The push-and-pull, the tension, the bickering—they were all perfection.

And can we talk about Mawmaw? Her meddling and matchmaking antics—like forcing them into the baking competition—added the perfect mix of humor and heart.

This story was everything I wanted in a holiday romance—sweet, spicy, and full of cozy Christmas charm. A Very Merry Enemy is the perfect festive read that will leave you smiling, craving cookies… and maybe a handsome lumberjack, too.

Thank you to Lyra Parish for the ARC. All opinions are my own.