Merry's Christmas Books in Order
Part ofLynn Donovan Books in OrderRead Lynn Donovan's Merry's Christmas books in order, with summaries, holiday-romance background, and guidance on where to begin.
Last updated: July 15, 2026
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you).
Merry's Christmas books in publication order
2 books
Merry's Christmas Eve
by Lynn Donovan
2016
On Christmas Eve, romantic hopes and holiday pressure collide for Merry. A small seasonal window becomes a chance to face unfinished feelings and consider whether the connection she wants is still possible.
Merry's Christmas Day
by Lynn Donovan
2017
Christmas Day brings Merry to the next turning point in her holiday romance. With family, expectation, and emotion close at hand, she must decide what kind of future she is ready to claim.
Merry's Christmas books in chronological order
Series background & context
Merry's Christmas is a short holiday-romance series by Lynn Donovan, beginning with Merry's Christmas Eve and continuing with Merry's Christmas Day. The paired titles signal a close, seasonal story rather than a sprawling family saga.
Christmas is the pressure point here. It can make loneliness sharper, bring family obligations into view, and leave little time to sort out a complicated relationship. It can also give characters an excuse to show up, speak honestly, or make room for someone they had not planned to need.
Donovan's holiday stories tend to keep the focus on people who want a safe, loving home but have practical or emotional reasons to doubt they can find one. The romantic movement is gentle, while the holiday setting adds urgency and warmth.
The two books are best treated as companions. Merry's Christmas Eve introduces the seasonal world and its immediate problems, while Merry's Christmas Day carries the story forward toward its next important choice.
Expect a clean romance, a compact reading experience, and a strong sense that small acts of care matter.
Begin on Christmas Eve, naturally, with Merry's Christmas Eve.
Edited by
Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.
Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.


















Comments
Did we miss something? Have feedback?
Help us improve this page by sharing your thoughts