Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn is a laugh‑out‑loud small‑town Christmas romance filled with rivals‑to‑lovers tension, heartfelt holiday charm, and unforgettable characters. Set in the festive town of Kringle, this cozy rom‑com delivers humor, spice, and all the warm holiday vibes readers crave.

I started this book expecting blood splatter and morally questionable romance—and instead found myself wrapped in flannel, laughing into my coffee, and swooning over a cinnamon-roll music teacher. Love in the Time of Serial Killers is not what it sounds like. It’s a rom-com for the emotionally bruised and pop culture obsessed, with banter so sharp it could be considered a weapon.

Through Phoebe’s insecure, trauma-laced lens and Sam’s unexpectedly grounding kindness, this story became a warm retreat into family, love, and healing. The CAWPILE scores reflect it all—10s in character, atmosphere, writing, plot, and enjoyment. It gave me everything I didn’t know I was craving: a literary dissertation meets the soft side of romance.

Discover Lights Out, rated highly across all key storytelling elements. A five-star masterpiece that will stay with you long after the final page!

In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen met for the very first time. They were married within hours.