When Sunny and Isaac appeared as side characters in the previous books, I always loved them. I had very high hopes for the sparks they would create when they were finally together, but I was disappointed with the reality. Somehow their chemistry was off, and I struggled to maintain any interest in them as a couple.

The story of the Christmas miracle in Christmas Notch that they were chasing down was of great interest to me and I loved the friend groups that helped them finally realize their feelings for each other. Unfortunately, I didn’t love the very last-minute togetherness and quickly wrapped up epilogue.

Overall, I would read this again to complete the series because I did need closure for all the characters in this world, but this final book just wasn’t as strong as the other two. Of course, this is just my opinion, many other readers loved this grumpy/sunshine, steamy, holiday rom-com.

I received a digital ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

While I loved the first two books in this series, this one just didn't land for me. The little mystery they were researching was fun but these two characters had so much baggage and not enough personal growth throughout the book.

Such a fun, spicy holiday book! Two super amazing authors come together to write a holiday book? what more can a girl ask for!! such a quick easy read

The story follows two unlikely characters, a grumpy bookstore owner and a cheerful social media influencer, who are thrown together during the holidays. This one’s perfect for the holiday season!

Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone continues to amaze me with how unlikely but incredible of a duo they are. I really can’t get over it.

I have been loving this Christmas series with every fiber of my being and this book was no exception. I adored the characters, the storyline, the setting… all of it!!! It was just so incredibly fun and an amazing next installment in their Christmas Notch series. The tropes in this story were top tier and insanely fun.

I absolutely loved this story and can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on this book because is was amazing!

It's a given that I will read anything they write! I love their Christmas themed books, and I love this series.

This is such a fun, kooky, spicy, randomly wonderful holiday story! I haven't read all the books in this series, but as an intertwined standalone, the authors did a great job of filling any gaps in a way that didn't make it feel glossed over or repetitive, and I understood the entire book as a standalone. Isaac and Sunny are precious - their banter and nepo baby quirks made this such a fun read! I loved the cast of unique characters, there are several great friendships and relationships throughout that really add great layers to this tale.
Thank you, NetGalley, for letting me read and review this book!

Sunny and Isaac bring us back to the town of Christmas Notch with another cute and spicy story. Both characters are in a rut and make a deal with each other to help work through the problems. I enjoyed this book but I still think the first in the series was my favorite. As always though I especially liked the spice that Julie and Sierra manage to create and the representation of all types of people and love.

It was so fun to be back in Christmas Notch! These are the most fun, cozy yet spicy books to get into the holiday season. I loved reading about Sunny and Isaac and delving into their trauma that they were still working through. It was comforting to read them finding their person even if they were fighting it the whole time. I would go back to Christmas Notch any time!

A holly jolly perfect read for the holiday season! I will be picking up the authors' other books so quick this winter!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Perfect for getting in the holiday spirit!

Sunny, an adult film star and so much more, sells her first screenplay. Issac is a former boy band member who is currently depressed and needs inspiration for his upcoming album. When Sunny’s living arrangements are less than ideal, Issac invites her to stay at his mansion. Hoping they can pull inspiration from each other.

I LOVED this book and thought it was so cute! Sunny & Issac have amazing chemistry and I loved their banter. It was fun watching their friendship grow and how they helped each other. This was like a spicy Hallmark movie and I was here for it! Such a fun and festive read!


📘: A Jingle Bell Mingle by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone
🗓️: September 24, 2024

Thank you to NetGalley, Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone, and Avon Harper & Voyager for this ARC!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

all that i think i need to say is the spice rating has gone up and i can feel the heat radiating off this book!

Sunny Palmer is a former adult film star who is now a screenwriter. She is working on a screenplay based on the town of Christmas Notch's folklore. Meanwhile, Isaac Kelly is a former boy band member who is grieving the loss of his wife and trying to find his way in the music business.

This awkward one-night stand turning roommates-to-lovers story is hilarious. As Sunny Palmer and Isaac Kelly navigate their personal baggage to not only discover themselves, but each other.

If you are into spicy, small-town Christmas stories, this is your jam. For me, it had more spice than I would like, but that is more of a preference than anything.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC

Thank you to the author, publisher and @NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Well honestly, this was a bit of a let down… because I have loved things written by both of these authors, but this one missed the mark for me.

I didn’t feel the connection between the characters AT ALL. Now, they had some top notch spicy scenes and some great toy use, but I wish I liked the whole thing more

This was funny so freaking funny. My all time favorite character is none other than Mr. Tumnus. That cat is everything to me. I shall protect that little furry king with my heart and soul.
Now to the rest of the book 😂 if I had to describe the ambiance of it I’d say this is a Taboo hallmark Christmas comedy.
This is about Sunny a part time Adult actress/director/multi career aficionado Queen and Isaac a recluse widow and ex-boyband heartthrob. They run in similar circles and after a one nightstand turned temporary roommate agreement, they end up in close quarters for the holiday season.
The banter and chemistry between Sunny and Isaac is *chefs kiss* 👩🏻‍🍳💋
They are both obviously very in love with one another but due to their Trauma with a capital T they are very oblivious to their feelings, borderline don’t they couldn’t even define the word feelings cause they are so out of tune with them. They are both traversing life with the heavy load of losing loved ones far too soon in life. They find solace though in each others company.
If you are looking for a holiday read that will have you laughing, sobbing, screaming and laughing again then pick this up asap.
You, Sunny and Isaac can all be trauma bonded for the holiday season. JOIN THE PARTY!!!

The final book in the Christmas Notch trilogy, we get to visit the world of porn stars making holiday Hallmark-style movies one last time. Isaac has been a sad boy since his wife’s death 5 years ago, but cheery Sunny, part-time porn star & now aspiring screenwriter, has brought his sad libido back to life. When he sees the state of her hotel room after their 2nd one night stand, he insists she & her crazed cat move into his historic mansion with him… for her well being only, of course. As they work to find him a muse & to uncover a local mystery for her screenplay, their chemistry grows hot enough to melt the snow banks… but what happens when one of them catches feelings?

Forced proximity, curvy heroine, sad hero - sign me up! The 2nd book in this series fell a little flat for me, but I'm happy to say that they ended the series strong. This story is fun and unique while also dealing with grief and personal growth.

This one could easily be read as a standalone! I read the first book but completely missed the second book in the series, skipped ahead to the third. It was an adorable Christmas time read! The romance was cute at times but sometimes the MCs were a bit annoying but overall an easy read.

What a fun, sweet + spicy wrap up for our time in Christmas Notch. I loved all of these oddball characters finding love, but I was especially smitten with Isaac and Sunny! I loved seeing them figure out how to move on from the hurt and grief in their pasts to be able to love each other better by the end. I thought the frame of the work they were both trying to do and needing muses for was a fun way to get into the story and create fun holiday antics and I loved seeing the way their friends kept showing up for them. This series is a delight if you want to pick up something that feels a little different from most of the holiday romances out there!

I didn’t realize this was a part of a series! Given that, it was still easy to read as a stand alone, but I will go back and read the others. I enjoyed the FMC and she had a unique storyline compared to other FMC in this genre. The Vermont setting at Christmas time is perfect. Cute story with the vibes of a hallmark movie but more spice!