Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn

Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal — Annotated Edition

He has a plan.
A very bad one.

Save the family business.
Destroy the competition.
And absolutely do not fall in love.

Max is barely holding it together—his family’s Christmas tree farm is on the line, and desperation is starting to look like a strategy.

So he comes up with a plan.
A fake relationship.
A way to get close to the enemy.

Simple… right?

Except Betty isn’t what he expected.
She’s not weak.
She’s not naive.
And she’s definitely not someone he can control.

And somewhere between the lies, the chaos, and the “this is all part of the plan” energy…

It stops feeling fake. 

What Makes This Edition Special:

• This isn’t just a holiday rom-com… it’s chaotic, hilarious, “why is this man like this??” energy, annotated in real time.
• Live reactions to every unhinged decision.
• Highlights on tension, banter, and accidental feelings
• Notes through chaotic plans, awkward moments, and emotional hits
• Tabs marking peak chaos, soft scenes, and “OH NO he’s in love” moments

The Vibe:

• Small-town Christmas chaos
• Enemies-to-lovers with ridiculous energy
• Fake dating that spirals out of control
• Laugh-out-loud funny with actual emotional payoff
• A chaotic holiday romance packed with humour, rivalry, and real feelings underneath it all. 

Tropes You’ll Love:

• Enemies to Lovers
• Fake Dating
• Small Town Romance
• Holiday Romance
• Chaotic / Dramatic MMC
• Banter & Tension
• “He had a plan… it failed immediately”

This is for readers who:

• Love rom-coms that are actually funny
• Want chaotic energy with strong chemistry
• Enjoy messy characters who grow on you
• Are here for tension, humour, and soft moments sneaking in

This book is ridiculous.
It’s chaotic.
And somehow… it’s still romantic.

What You’ll Receive:

• Annotated paperback copy of Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal
• Tabs + highlights marking chaotic, emotional & key moments
• Bookish extras (bookmark, stickers, annotation touches)

It started as a lie.

Now he just has to prove
the feelings aren’t.