Is Merriment and Mayhem spicy?

Merriment and Mayhem has moderate spice (3/5)—expect detailed intimate scenes woven into the romance.

Does Merriment and Mayhem have a happy ending?

Merriment and Mayhem has a Happy For Now (HFN) ending—things are good but the story isn't fully wrapped up.

What tropes are in Merriment and Mayhem?

Merriment and Mayhem features several romance tropes including holiday romance, meet cute, forced proximity, rescue romance, homecoming / small town return.

What are the content warnings for Merriment and Mayhem?

Content warnings for Merriment and Mayhem include: grief (loss of grandmother), mild alcohol use.

Is Merriment and Mayhem dual POV?

Merriment and Mayhem is told in first person.

What is the setting of Merriment and Mayhem?

Merriment and Mayhem is set in Port Angeles, small-town Pacific Northwest—contemporary.

What is the mood of Merriment and Mayhem?

Merriment and Mayhem has a cozy, playful, romantic, lighthearted, swoony feel to it.

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Merriment and Mayhem

by Alexandria Bellefleur

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low

Top Tropes

Mood

cozy

Book Details

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Primary Genre

Contemporary Romance

Pairing

POV

First Person

Romance Pacing

Cliffhanger

reveal ending

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Single Narrator (female)

Narrator

Amelie Griffin

Mood & Vibe

Mood

cozyplayfulromanticlightheartedswoonyheartwarming

Writing Style

wittybanter-heavywarmconversationalhumorous

Story Pacing

fast

Emotional Weight

light

Energy Required

low

Vibes

cozyplayfulromanticlightheartedswoonyheartwarming

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Merriment and Mayhem

At a Glance

Book Details

Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?

PairingWho's falling in love? The gender makeup of your main romance. Helps you find your specific flavor of love story.

POVWhose head are you in? First person = deep in the feels. Third = watching from above. Dual = emotional whiplash (affectionate).

Romance PacingHow long until they kiss? Slow burn = 300 pages of tension. Insta-love = page 12 and it's already chaos.

CliffhangerEnding type: HEA = forever happy (you'll cry happy). HFN = happy for now (open to interpretation). Bittersweet = complicated feelings. Know what you're signing up for.

AudiobookCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.

AvailableCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.

FormatHow fancy is the audio? Standard = one narrator. Full cast = theater kids went off. GraphicAudio = a MoViE iN yOuR mInD.

NarratorThe voice in your ears.

TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.

Mood & Vibe

MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.

Writing StyleHow the author writes - prose style, dialogue approach, and narrative voice. This is about craft and delivery, not emotional effect.

Story PacingDoes the story sprint or saunter? Fast = you'll miss sleep. Slow = you'll savor every word. Medium = balanced chaos.

Emotional WeightHow much are you gonna cry? Light = fun feels. Moderate = real stakes. Heavy = bring tissues. Devastating = call your therapist.

Energy RequiredCan you read this on a Tuesday after work, or do you need a full Saturday and three cups of coffee? Low/Medium/High.

VibesOne perfect sentence that captures the essence. Like: 'Fae politics meets forbidden romance with zero chill.'

Characters

FMC ArchetypeWho is she? The female main character's core identity/role. Assassin? Healer? General Badass?

MMC ArchetypeWho is he? The male main character's core identity/role. Your exact flavor of book boyfriend.

Relationship DynamicsThe interpersonal dynamic between the main characters. How do they relate to each other? This is about character energy and connection style, not plot situations.

Spice Details 🌶️

Spice StyleNot just how much spice, but what kind. Emotional intimacy? Explicit but vanilla? Plot-driven heat? Know your flavor.

Getting SteamyGentle kinks. Fun but nothing too crazy. The appetizer, so to speak.

Bringing the HeatFor those who know exactly what they came for. This is where you find your exact brand of chaos. The good stuff.

⚠️ Content Warnings

World & Setting

World TypeWhat kind of world are you stepping into? High fantasy = full secondary world. Urban fantasy = magic in modern cities. Portal = starts here, goes there.

Primary SettingWhere does the story physically take place? Court intrigue = palace. Dark academia = campus. Cozy witch vibes = small town. This is about location, not world rules.

Fantasy CreaturesWhat supernatural beings populate this world? Fae courts, vampire covens, dragon riders, or just regular humans doing their best.

RepresentationIdentity representation in the book. LGBTQ+, race/ethnicity, disability, neurodivergence, body type, age and more.

Reading Context

Emotional PayoffWhat you get for showing up. The catharsis, the growth, the 'I'm a different person now' moment. This is why the hard books are worth it.

Best Time of YearSeasonal mood rings for books. Summer romance reads different than winter gothic.

When & Where to ReadContext matters. Some books are Beach Trip energy, others are 3am Bedtime spiral-reads. Trust.

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Primary Genre

Pairing

POV

Romance Pacing

Cliffhanger

Audiobook

Available

Format

Narrator

Tropes

Mood

Writing Style

Story Pacing

Emotional Weight

Energy Required

Vibes

FMC Archetype

MMC Archetype

Relationship Dynamics

Spice Style

Getting Steamy

Bringing the Heat

World Type

Primary Setting

Fantasy Creatures

Representation

Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

When & Where to Read