Book: Messy and Bright by Kassie Jones
Reviewed by Deb.Reads.Books
Rating: 4/5
Melissa has stayed away from her home town for far too long. As she’s risen to the top of her game at work, thoughts of her past back in Cederbrook start trickling in. Finally ready to face her grief, she heads back for Thanksgiving. Tension runs high as she runs into her high school nemesis, Asher. Then she sees him again at Christmas time. Forced to work on a holiday project with him, she starts to see a different side of him. But has he changed? Is he still the person who made her life hell in high school? Is it good tidings, or good chemistry?
Messy & Bright is giving Hallmark, with a dash of spice. We have a big city girl, a small town, and a high school nemesis. It’s a classic holiday recipe, and Kassie Jones nails it. It’s a fun, fast, & festive read, yet hits on some deeper levels. The story tackles grief, avoidance, & redemption. It celebrates balance between the things that matter to Melissa most, her career, her family, & a whirlwind romance she never expected. It’s warm, funny, messy and merry. Grab some mulled wine, a cozy blanket and curl up with Messy and Bright while you wait for Santa!