Merrily Yours by Jessica Marie Holt

Before they were grannies . . . Ellie and June were suburban 80s moms, with big hair, flowered casserole dishes, and snazzy jazzercise outfits!

Shady Oaks, December, 1985–Amid tween drama, PTA meetings, Christmas shopping, jazzercise, and an endless to-do list, June is busy getting ready for one of her famous Christmas parties. The last thing she needs is trouble from Mr. Krantz, the crotchety next-door neighbor who has it out for her–and her daughter’s cat. But trouble is what he always seems to bring, every time he darkens her doorstep.

But is Mr. Krantz a true crank, or just a lonely fellow in need of some Christmas cheer?

Ellie’s worried about her friend June. At the rate she’s going, she’ll be frazzled and miserable by Christmas. Ellie’s willing to pitch in any way she can–even if it means teaming up to take down Mr. Krantz. But June is reluctant to accept her help, and too busy planning the perfect Christmas to find her Christmas spirit.

Can June slow down enough to appreciate the real reason for the season? Or will this go down as Ellie and June’s craziest Christmas ever?