NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER &; Christmas is the season of the heart, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber is here to warm yours with a delightful holiday novel of first impressions and second chances. Merry Knight is pretty busy these days. She&;s taking care of her family, baking cookies, decorating for the holidays, and hoping to stay out of the crosshairs of her stressed and by-the-book boss at the consulting firm where she temps. Her own social life is the last thing she has in mind, much less a man. Without her knowledge, Merry&;s well-meaning mom and brother create an online dating profile for her&;minus her photo&;and the matches start rolling in. Initially, Merry is incredulous, but she reluctantly decides to give it a whirl. Soon Merry finds herself chatting with a charming stranger, a man with similar interests and an unmistakably kind soul. Their online exchanges become the brightest part of her day. But meeting face-to-face is altogether different, and her special friend is the last person Merry expects&;or desires. Still, sometimes hearts can see what our eyes cannot. In this satisfying seasonal tale, unanticipated love is only a click away.Praise for Merry and Bright&;Warm and sweet as Christmas cookies, this new Debbie Macomber romance is sure to be a hit this holiday season.&;&;Bookreporter&;Heartfelt, cheerful . . . Readers looking for a light and sweet holiday treat will find it here.&;&;Publishers Weekly