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Merry Measure (The Wright Brothers Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Lily Morton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 3,309 ratings
Arlo Wright’s introduction to his sexuality came when he saw his older brother’s best friend, Jack Cooper, in his sweaty football kit. Unfortunately, he didn’t have long to enjoy the revelation because he promptly knocked himself out on a table.

Relations between them have never really moved on from that auspicious beginning. Arlo is still clumsy, and Jack is still as handsome and unobtainable as ever.

However, things look like they’re starting to change when Arlo finds himself sharing a room with Jack while on holiday in Amsterdam at Christmas. Will the festive spirit finally move them towards each other, or is Arlo just banging his head against a wall this time?

From bestselling author, Lily Morton comes a warm romantic comedy set in chilly Amsterdam.

This is the second book in the Wright Brothers series but it can be read as a standalone.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08P52PSSQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self-Published
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 194 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 2 ‏ : ‎ The Wright Brothers
  • Customer Reviews:
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Lily Morton

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Lily is a bestselling gay romance author. She writes love stories filled with heat and humour.

She lives in sunny England with her husband and two children, all of whom claim that they haven't had a proper conversation with her since she got her Kindle.

Lily has spent her life with her head full of daydreams, and decided one day to just sit down and start writing about them. In the process she discovered that she actually loved writing, because how else would she get to spend her time with hot and funny men?

She loves chocolate and Baileys and the best of all creations - Chocolate Baileys!

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Customers find this holiday romance book hilarious and entertaining, with one review noting they laughed out loud throughout. The story features a sweet, low-angst friends-to-lovers romance between Arlo and Jack, and customers appreciate the well-drawn characters and vivid descriptions. They describe the book as pure sweet joy to read, with one customer noting it's one they can revisit multiple times.

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104 customers mention "Humor"104 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, finding it hilarious and making them laugh out loud throughout, with Arlo being particularly quirky and funny.

"...Arlo is the best. He is funny, caring, sweet, charming and stands up for those he loves and would definitely be someone I would hang around with...." Read more

"That’s what I want in a Christmas story. It was fun, sexy, warm, had a little bit of drama and the characters weren’t all serious adult. Total swoon...." Read more

"...Lines that make you laugh out loud. Often. Heartwarming. Funny. Heartwarming. Sexy. Heartwarming, heartwarming, heartwarming...." Read more

"In perfect Lily Morton style, it was hilarious, sexy, and sweet with very lovable characters...." Read more

86 customers mention "Romance"86 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a sweet holiday story that makes for fun reading.

"...Love Arlo and Jack and their whole family! Such a sweet story of finding love with an old friend. Highly recommend!" Read more

"...Jack is so swoony and romantic while also somehow being entirely practical. He’s a very well drawn character." Read more

"...and love together in a way that's not over the top but adorable and quirky. Jack and Arlo are so good together...." Read more

"I just love a Lily Morton story. Terrific characters, a beautiful yet fun story and hot sexy men...." Read more

80 customers mention "Readability"80 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a delightful and pure sweet joy to read, making it a good holiday read.

"...This was a great read. Arlo is just one of those characters you immediately love...." Read more

"Well written, entertaining, light... and very, very funny. Great setting and descriptions too...." Read more

"I enjoyed this so much. It was such a sweet read with just the right amount of humor and angst (almost none which is my preference). Great read" Read more

"...Loved this book!" Read more

71 customers mention "Sweetness"71 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the sweetness of the book, describing it as beautifully sweet with gorgeous settings and sexy times that are unique.

"...Arlo is the best. He is funny, caring, sweet, charming and stands up for those he loves and would definitely be someone I would hang around with...." Read more

"...Every word is brilliant. Sweet, SO funny I was giggling out loud constantly, and just happiness incarnate." Read more

"That’s what I want in a Christmas story. It was fun, sexy, warm, had a little bit of drama and the characters weren’t all serious adult. Total swoon...." Read more

"This charming and HYSTERICAL book was exactly what we needed in 2020. And yeah, we needed it again in 2021...." Read more

60 customers mention "Character development"60 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them wonderful and well-drawn, with one customer particularly enjoying the banter between the characters.

"An amazing Christmas story! Snark, laughs, great characters and an amazing love story. Another beautiful book by Lily...." Read more

"...Reading Lily Morton is always fun, her characters are always so full of life and hilarity. Arlo fits this characteristic perfectly...." Read more

"...He’s a very well drawn character." Read more

"The characters tend to be two dimensional and the story is pretty light on plot...." Read more

50 customers mention "Heartwarming"50 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, describing it as a sweet low angst friends-to-lovers romance that creates a warm happy feeling in their hearts.

"...and genuine love between these friends (and family members) is heartwarming. Each and every one of them deserves their hea...." Read more

"...All the love. Lines that make you laugh out loud. Often. Heartwarming. Funny. Heartwarming. Sexy. Heartwarming, heartwarming, heartwarming...." Read more

"...And Arlo is easily my new favorite character. He's brilliant, gorgeous, happy, hilarious, and oh so wonderfully clumsy...." Read more

"...Arlo is the best. He is funny, caring, sweet, charming and stands up for those he loves and would definitely be someone I would hang around with...." Read more

29 customers mention "Love for arlo"29 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters Arlo and Jack, finding them delightful, with one customer noting they are complete opposites.

"...I loved Arlo and Jack. They’re the quintessential LM couple who are perfect for each other...." Read more

"...Love Arlo and Jack and their whole family! Such a sweet story of finding love with an old friend. Highly recommend!" Read more

"...I very much enjoyed Arlo’s crush and his steadfast determination not to let it be known for the sake of his relationship with his brother...." Read more

"...Arlo is a clutz and a bundle of joy. How Mr perfect Jack and Arlo get along, you’ll have to read to find out. Very enjoyable." Read more

15 customers mention "Writing quality"15 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting how vividly wonderful the details and descriptions are, while another mentions how easy it is to picture the scenes.

"...The snark and sass is funny and well written. Our guys have some awesome sexy times, and they learn more about each other...." Read more

"...The setting will be exquisite, and so easy to picture. And, most important, the story will be full of love, beauty, and and the most perfect HEA...." Read more

"...That’s a testament to good writing!" Read more

"Lily you write such amazing stories. The characters are interesting to the point I read then over and as time goes on over again...." Read more

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  • Michelle Mongaraz Johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2025
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    I really hoped we would be seeing Arlo and Jack's story. I am so happy to have read it. Arlo is just as adorable as Bee. I love that we got to see most of the gang, although I missed Ivy and Sal. I also love how each book took place in another country where you always feel like something amazing and out of the ordinary will happen. Spoil alert, this has the best proposal ever.
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  • Kimmers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous Friends to Lovers Passage
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
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    Lily Morton brings all the wit and charm she’s known for in her forced proximity romance, 'Merry Measure'.

    Set at Christmas time, this novel centers on Arlo and Jack coming together while on holiday together with friends, so Tom, Arlo’s brother, can propose to his boyfriend. If you are looking for the “sights and sounds of the season” you aren’t really going to find them here. The holiday itself is more of a backdrop. But Amsterdam takes center stage and I was as enamored by the city as much as I was by the characters.

    I very much enjoyed Arlo’s crush and his steadfast determination not to let it be known for the sake of his relationship with his brother. Oh, and the tiny fact that he doesn’t believe Jack, his brother’s bestie, will be interested in little ol’ clumsy him. However, it’s evident from the get go, that after many years of family friendship, Jack’s mission is to woo Arlo. And who wouldn’t be wooed by a man who goes to out of his way lengths to accompany you on holiday to ease your fear of flying?

    When a room mix up results in the two bunking together it’s only a matter of time before their interests are known. But how do they keep their hookup from the others? And when Jack’s ex shows up, will he extinguish the flame before it even has a chance to fully spark?

    Lily Morton draws on her native England to tell this tale; with references to television and movie most Americans may need to look up. This English banter, and the fact that these two men truly know each other, with Jack having spent years at Arlo’s house as Tom’s friend, is what makes this story so fun. It lends realism to Arlo and Jack’s journey: imperfections and the ability to relax with one another… bringing out one’s true self, make the best love stories. Not to mention, you can’t get more real than laughter during sexy times. Who hasn’t gotten an elbow to the head or fallen over their pants before?

    Predominately told from Arlo’s point of view 'Merry Measure' is a friends to lovers passage with low angst, charm, romantic boat rides, memorable proposals (Tom’s) and an epilogue that is perfect and happy… and dare I say leaves room for more? Maybe from Jack’s point of view? If you enjoy 'Schitt’s Creek' this humorous little gem is for you!
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  • Golden Child
    4.0 out of 5 stars Arlo & Jack
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2025
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    Goodreads said I read this book 4 years ago but I’m so glad I got to read it again and review it this time. Reading Lily Morton is always fun, her characters are always so full of life and hilarity. Arlo fits this characteristic perfectly. Seeing him and Jack get their HEA after having to deal with Steven is a sweet topping.
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  • Ethel Nesson
    5.0 out of 5 stars An old city for new adventures!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
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    Jack and Arlo’s flight together to Amsterdam to meet up with friends and family for a holiday opens new possibilities between them. Enjoy how Jack and Arlo explore each other, interact with family and friends in funny and sometimes frustrating ways, and thoroughly experience every touch and steamy moment!!!
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  • Larry
    5.0 out of 5 stars if you like laughing
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2025
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    It has been a while since I read a book that made me laugh as much as this one. Arlo is a clutz and a bundle of joy. How Mr perfect Jack and Arlo get along, you’ll have to read to find out. Very enjoyable.
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  • Cassie
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved this
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024
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    I loved this one. I fell in love with Arlo in the first book and he didn’t even make an actual appearance so I was really excited to read his story with Jack. Impossibly cute. I love the way the city is described, makes me feel like I got to travel too. Jack is so swoony and romantic while also somehow being entirely practical. He’s a very well drawn character.
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  • Mr Toad
    4.0 out of 5 stars complicated feelings on this one.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020
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    The characters tend to be two dimensional and the story is pretty light on plot. The humor is broad - think klutzy Jerry Lewis visits Amsterdam with a fellow he has a crush on. At a certain point the clumsiness gets unbelievable. There is very little plot. Two young men harbor hidden feelings for each other, they find out and do the wild thing, obnoxious ex shows up, he's told to go away, our heroes do more of the wild thing. That is it.

    But, where the book shines, is the escapist trip to Amsterdam. It is like a little holiday in book form. I've had a mild interest in visiting Amsterdam before reading this book, but now it is high on my places to go list. She describes the city so beautifully, the book should be endorsed by the city's travel office as recommended reading. (Obviously only for those who are comfortable with reading blow by blow accounts of bedtime antics... but granted it's Amsterdam... visitors should be comfortable with that sort of thing). To the book's credit, the sex scenes always forward the emotional journey of the characters. It was a light read, but significant as I will now be going to Amsterdam as soon as this pandemic is over. Preferably at Christmas.
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  • jj
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hysterical
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025
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    This is the funniest book I've read in the last three years, and I read approximately one a day! The MC's are delightful and I wish the book were twice as long!
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  • la
    4.0 out of 5 stars sweet so sweet
    Reviewed in Japan on February 6, 2022
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    So sweet.
    No anguish. Only laughter and love.
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  • Renata T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Warm and Cute!
    Reviewed in Brazil on December 24, 2020
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    The perfect Xmas story. Two of my favorite tropes here, friends to lovers and sharing a room (almost a bed, let's be honest). Perfect reading for my Christmas eve!!! I loved it
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book that will make you laugh
    Reviewed in Australia on October 29, 2024
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    Arlo has to be the most witty of Lily's characters and helped to make this book very enjoyable. I found myself smiling, smirking and sometimes chuckling aloud due to Arlo's sarcasm. His relationship with Jack is lovely and I loved the side characters of Tom and Bee.
    Lily really can't write a bad book and this is another little gem.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simple lovely
    Reviewed in India on January 25, 2022
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    I rate most romance novels a 5 if they don't have bad grammar and angst and entertain me. But now I wish I could rate this higher than a 5. This book and Arlo made me laugh with delight several times and more importantly it made my heart smile all the way through.
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  • dvr79
    5.0 out of 5 stars Instant happiness
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on December 24, 2020
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    What a great read, instant happiness guaranteed and so funny! The perfect book to get in the holiday spirit and Amsterdam makes you want to start travelling again.
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