给出两段文字，将它们合并成一个新段落，并进行必要的语法和用词调整。
提供两段文字，通常它们是独立的段落，需要合并成一个有连贯性的段落。
Sure, here's an example of merging two paragraphs:

原始段落1: 
John loves to surf at the beach. He often wakes up early in the morning to catch the best waves.

原始段落2:
After a long day at work, Maria likes to relax by reading a book. Her favorite genres are mystery and romance novels.

合并后的段落:
John loves to surf at the beach and often wakes up early in the morning to catch the best waves. In contrast, after a long day at work, Maria likes to relax by reading her favorite genres of mystery and romance novels.