Merry and Bright

Hartbridge Christmas Series, Book 6

When given the opportunity to make his dream of owning his own bookstore come true, Winter Atkins couldn’t say yes quick enough. Moving to Hartbridge, Montana, with his favorite aunt is the adventure he needs to start over. And leaving behind a string of unhappy boyfriends because of his asexuality, Winter is all too happy to shelve the idea of dating forever.

Deacon Clark has never fit in. Autistic and neurodivergent, he excels in his studies and at his father’s veterinary clinic, but his social skills are lacking. He’s attracted to men, but his bluntness and aversion to physical touch have made dating impossible.

When Winter brings an injured cat into Deacon’s clinic, it sparks an unlikely friendship; something both men need more than they realize. Hartbridge’s Christmas Cupid has his work cut out for him this year. But with the help of two newly orphaned kittens, from friendship, the strongest bond forms.

©2025 N.R. Walker (P)2025 N.R. Walker

Very Sweet!

What a lovely story showing love in all its forms. I think I liked this one best of all the stories in the series! The narration was spot on as well. Nicely done!

Sweet & Beautiful

A gentle & sensitive addition to the Heartbridge verse. Tender, sweet and very heartwarming. Loved ut.

Tummy?

Seriously? If I heard the word tummy one more time, my tummy was about to royal. That was the silliest part of the whole story where these 20 something-year-olds one talking about his belly and the other one talking about his tummy hurting. I understand they both had neurodivergence, but it was a little bit ridiculous. Almost stopped listening because of that!