I mean who does not love a Hallmark and a spicy book? Julie and Sierra deliver 100% of the time. It is so fun to see how the different characters deal with the different situations they are not used to. Make sure to read this book immediately

I tried reading this and just could not get into it for some reason. I think it might just be the timing so I’ll try again closer to the holidays. The length for a rom com was intimidating a bit, but I think I was just surprised.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.
Cute Rom Com about a plus size porn star who branches out in a Hallmark Type movie with a former child star who is a fan of her work. Its fun spicy read. Totally recommend!

Meet cute with lots of spice!

An ex boy band member meets a current successful porn star on the set of a sweet romantic Christmas movie.

There are fun secrets like, Bee was a big fan of Nolan’s former boy band and Nolan is a fan of Bee’s current work.

Bee was offered the position as a lead in the Christmas movie at the last minute. At the point of the first kiss their chemistry is off the charts. For success of their careers and the movie they must keep their relationship a secret. A fun circle of family, friends and staff on the movie set makes for a crazy adventure.

This is my first read by Julie Murphy. Sierra Simone is one of my always read authors.

This was a fun book and I enjoyed the characters. I like that the fmc was a sex worker who liked her work and the mmc had no issue with it. My one issue with the book was the predictability of the third act conflict and how it went down.

Spoiler: I don’t understand how they expected the secret to stay secret. It’s not like people wouldn’t be able to search her face online or that some of her fans might accidentally see her on the movie. It kind of felt like a plot hole to me.

"A Merry Little Meet Cute" captures the essence of the holiday season and the joy of finding love when you least expect it. It's a heartwarming and uplifting story that's perfect for curling up with a cup of hot cocoa on a snowy evening. Murphy and Simone have created a perfect little gift of a story for those looking for a dose of love and holiday cheer.

I was hooked from the prologue of Merry Little Meet Cute, which hilariously sets the scene without even including our two leads. A producer is trying to diversify his portfolio, but his foray into the squeaky-clean Christmas genre seems destined for disaster. With filming just around the corner, one of his leads and a chunk of his crew come to (hilarious) harm at a music festival. He's been determined that his new venture not intersect with his secret production empire, but a suitcase mishap leads his Christmas movie director to cast a porn star as her new yuletide lead.

Bee is proud to be a sex worker, but that doesn't mean it's the sum of her aspirations. Starring in a Hallmark-esque Christmas movie for the puritanical Hope Channel could be the start of a career that makes her younger theater kid self sit up and take notice. She all but gave up that dream when it became clear that a fat woman wouldn't be considered for all kinds of leading roles. This new opportunity to turn those expectations upside down is marred by the need for secrecy. If someone finds out about Bee's background, it could not only mess things up for her role in the production but also cut short the beginning of a promising new career. Part of Bee's enthusiasm for the role is thanks to her co-lead-- a washed-up boy band bad boy who needs to resuscitate his image. Nolan's manager ran off with the band's money and then a "gotcha!" style paparazzi blogger made him persona non grata... particularly in figure skating circles. His solo career tanked, and he still has a mom and sister to support. He needs a comeback badly. Nolan's new manager assures him that kicking off an acting career on his best behavior for a network that specializes in a narrow definition of moral uprightness is the perfect move.

Both Bee and Nolan have been strictly instructed to keep their sexual appetites on lock until filming is done, or their reputations could tank. But both leads are familiar with the other's previous work... and the chemistry is palpable. Nolan was Bee's teenage fantasy complete with bedroom posters and fan fiction. And Nolan is in the top tier of Bee's subscribers, avidly consuming her content as a balm for difficult times in reality. The fact that both are fans of the other makes it a celebrity romance without an awkward power imbalance. For those who like their romances spicy, know that this book ~delivers~. Our protagonists are confident and voracious, not afraid of expressing what they want and then acting on it. Their relationship necessitates secrecy and features one of my favorite brands of idiocy, "Let's just get it out of our systems."

The Christmas vibes are adorable. There are Christmas-y images that match the setting at the beginning of each chapter. Filming takes place in a quaint town whose carefully cultivated aesthetic makes it a hotspot for the Christmas movie industry. Bee and Nolan star in a movie about the meaning of Christmas, except the screenwriter isn't actually sure what that is. A time-traveling story about a duke and a runaway bride is meant to be classic Christmas romance fodder (it kind of is), but it turns out Bee isn't the only person from the porn industry called in to fill an emergency vacancy. Among many hilarious situations this creates behind the scenes, a costumer seriously suggests assless chaps for Nolan's duke, and a prop master uses a suspiciously high frequency of double entendres. I laughed out loud as these two film worlds collided spectacularly.

It's near impossible to rank the excellent things about this book, but easily in my top five is the prevalence of queer folk everywhere. Bee has two moms. The director and screenwriter are a sapphic couple. An Achillean romance develops between two members of the crew as a fun side plot. And best of all, both leads are bi and proud. It's not just a splash of rainbow paint to seem inclusive. Bee talks to Nolan about how his being out as a teenager in the spotlight helped her see herself growing up. And Nolan acknowledges that the fact he fit the stereotype of a bi person made it easier for him to be out than other people in the industry (being a cis white man sure helped him along, too).

This romance is funny, sexy, merry, and heartfelt. Both characters' families and friends play significant roles, rounding out a full plot. It's an empathetic, human tale that's sex-positive, affirming of mental health struggles, and centers a fat woman who lives in a fatphobic reality but embraces her sexuality in the face of her haters. Absurd scenarios exist easily alongside sweet ones, crafting a fun experience that really did sprinkle me with some Christmas spirit. Romance readers looking for their next steamy holiday read should snap this up ASAP. Thanks to Avon for my copy to read and review!

Of course Sierra Simone still finds a way to have them f*ck in a church in a cutesy Christmas rom-com. I love the blend of steamy and sweet in this book and look forward to more from these two.

Thanks to Avon and NetGalley for my copy to review.

I absolutely adored this rompy rom-com that takes place on the set of a family friendly movie set! Bee Hobbs finds herself cast in this chaste Holiday movie with her favorite producer! BUT! They have to keep their past work, on adult films a secret on this family friendly movie set! Bee not only has to keep her adult film history under cover, but her Closed Door account as well! Antics ensue when people from the adult film industry end up on the movie set as extras, costume designer, and hair and makeup.
Bee's co-star is her childhood crush, Nolan Shaw, a former boy band member. What's even better, is that he recognizes Bee from her Closed Door work, However Nick is supposed to be doing this family friendly movie to clean up his public persona!
They quickly fall into bed together, but have to keep their personal relations behind the scene! It's such a fun read, especially for the holidays!

+ Holiday RomCom With Spice
+ Plus Size Representation
+ Holiday Themed Lubrication
+ SW Representation
+ Mental Health

Nolan Shaw has been trying to rebrand his bad boy from a boy band image and finally gets that chance with a staring role in a movie for Hopeflix, a clean tv channel-- or so he thought. A wrench is thrown into his plans when Bee, better known as adult actress Bianca von Honey, shows up on set to star opposite of him. She's been the woman that has all of his dark, dirty fantasies have revolved around. Hoping to hide her own identity, Bee has to keep her adult persona, and her heart, on lockdown or risk losing not just the career path she is hoping to follow, but the friendship blooming between the two.

Christmas and Sierra Simone are already two of my favorite things, but add in plus size representation in the mix and I jumped at the opportunity to review this sizzling romcom.

Plus size representation can be handled in a number of ways, but this was executed so flawlessly. The way that it was just part of who Bee was and not her entire identity was exactly what I wanted to see. Nolan doesn't want her <b>because</b> she's plus size or in spite of it, but because he wants her as a person. There is no fetishization of her body or a need to relentlessly bring it up.

The spice was lighter than I would have anticipated from something from Sierra, but it fit with the holiday romcom feel. Her and Julie worked flawlessly together to create a Hallmark reminiscent movie in the emotions and feelings of Christmas, but with the spice that would still be too hot for camera. The chemistry between Bee and Nolan was organic and I felt it as they collided together. While it might not have been necessarily a "meet cute," I loved their relationship.

I am hoping some of these side characters get their own books, especially Teddy. I loved the dynamics of Bee and Nolan and their respective families. Definitely a fun Christmas read for the holiday season.

I am excited for more Julie And Sierra together, but also to dive into Julie's backlog itself.

"A Merry Little Meet Cute" by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone is a heartwarming and festive novel that combines the magic of Christmas with the enchantment of unexpected romance. Murphy and Simone's collaborative storytelling shines as they craft a tale of serendipity, connection, and the joy of the holiday season. The book's relatable characters and heartwarming plot create an immersive reading experience that resonates with fans of romance and women's fiction. The authors skillfully weave together themes of love, second chances, and the power of holiday magic, adding depth to the narrative. "A Merry Little Meet Cute" is a delightful reminder that the holidays have a way of bringing people together and sparking new beginnings, leaving readers with a warm and contented feeling as they follow the characters on their journey of romance and festive cheer.

I wanted to adore this holiday romance about a plus-size adult film star and a boy band pop star who are cast as the leads in a Hallmark-style Christmas movie. It had all the elements I should have loved, but I never felt connected to either of the leads and (more importantly) it didn't feel like they were all that connected to each other. Besides being fans of each other before meeting, their relationship didn't develop into something I felt invested in. Loved the movie setting, though, as a long time holiday tv movie watcher!

I love a good holiday rom com and want that features adult topics and workers. I was very interested in this book and thought it had a great premise to stand on. However I wanted to love this and it just didn't work for me. I felt like the storyline wasn't really going anywhere and I couldn't relate to the characters or their personal struggles. I felt like the story was drawn out and not really a solid plot line.

I thought the different characters were a good mix of personalities with their different quirks, drama, and their own individuality. However it was hard for me to picture them meshing together well.

A Merry Little Meet Cute was a fun Christmas spicy spicy novel about a cam girl and her biggest fan. At times the novel felt a little drawn out but overall it was a fun read.

I gave this 5 stars because I think it's important to have SW/adult entertainer stories that are sex and body positive. I do think that it could have been spicier given the MC profession but it was still good. You can't help but love Bee and this case of characters making up the film crew and I love that Nolan was a fan of hers prior to meeting her. It's such a fun premise with so much that could go wrong. Definitely a fun quick read.

How can a book called 'A Merry Little Meet Cute' not have a single meet cute? Also, this book has completely ruined gingerbread lotion for me.

A Merry Little Meet Cute is a nice twist on the classic holiday romances, focusing on body and sex positivity. I really enjoyed the characters, the whole set-up and all of the commentary, but I felt like this book dragged in places and didn't need to be over 400 pages. If this book had been a bit shorter, some of the pacing issues might have been fixed and the book would have been a bit more enjoyable.

I wish this had worked for me, but I was just never able to get into it! I tried multiple times but could never get past the first few chapters.

Wow took me long enough to review this arc I downloaded LAST YEAR. But I finally decided to pick this up for Christmas in July and I absolutely loved it! It was all the perfect Hallmark Christmas vibes I love + the spice and chemistry these stories truly deserve. I cannot wait to read more from these authors.

An inclusive holiday romance. A quick read though I had a hard time staying interested. I think I just had a hard time getting invested in the story.