Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal (Deluxe Edition) (How My Neighbor Stole Christmas)

Way longer than it needed to be. We would read about an event only for the character to then retell that whole event to another character... As the reader.. we know... I just read about it. Felt like the author was retelling stories to a friend rather than writing a book. 'Spicy' scenes were good but lots of cringe dialogue before and after those parts.

Meghan Quinn has done it again with her latest festive book, delivering a delightful mix of hilarity, romance, and holiday cheer. Fans of "How My Neighbour Stole Christmas” will be thrilled to see Atlas, also known as Max, take centre stage as he navigates a whirlwind romance with Betty. The story is filled with laugh-out-loud moments and multiple meet-cutes that keep the pace lively. The slow burn between Max and Betty is palpable, and when the chemistry ignites, it’s a memorable experience. Quinn’s talent for crafting dry humping scenes deserves special mention; she executes this underrated trope with finesse. Additionally, the return of characters Storee and Cole adds an extra layer of charm, particularly as we see Storee bond with Betty, creating a heartwarming dynamic that further enhances the story. Overall, this book is another masterpiece from Quinn, leaving readers smiling long after the last page.

The way the relationship starts made me hate Atlas and made it hard to continue. I did enjoy the book, after pushing through but the end was to polished for me to be "okay". Maybe its a me thing, but trust is not fixable completely.

I'm not sure why I waited so long to start reading Meghan Quinn's books, but better late than never. Romance lovers and Meghan fans who need a hilarious holiday romcom need look no further. Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal is the perfect story to get you into the Quinnmas spirit.

Readers who loved How My Neighbor Stole Christmas will be excited to revisit Kringletown and get Max's tale.  But if you haven't read Cole's love story, like yours truly, have no fear. I was able to follow along and get the gist of the previous book's events. If anything, it made me more eager to add it to my TBR.

Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal imagines how two people who have a bad case of word vomit would get along and fall in love. Both Max and Betty get really awkward when they're nervous - which makes for some of the funniest dialogue I've ever read. The main characters start out as rivals due to Max's history in the small town and huge misunderstandings. But Max's plan to save his family's business is just as outlandish as he can be. What he nor Betty counted on was that not everything is quite as it seems. Before they know it, they're head over snow boots.

Max and Betty's love story is beautiful, hilarious, and tons of fun. Plus, the author bumps up the creativity when it comes to naughty times with holiday treats. Oh, and there's over 100 Home Alone references for readers to find.