I'm sad to say I had to DNF this book at 25%.
I was very surprised - I love Julie Murphy and her previous books and thought the premise of this book sounded so fun. Unfortunately, I just did not care much. I didn't like either character so I struggled to pick this up and ultimately gave up because I was a little bored. I know many people who loved this and typically enjoy this author - it just was not for me.

This book was more spicy than I anticipated but I was here for it! I can’t resist a Julie Murphy novel and this was no exception. Yes, it was a little cheesy at times, but it was basically like reading a Hallmark movie script and a perfect addition to a holiday reads list! Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

Fans looking for an R-rated Hallmark movie will want to grab A Merry Little Meet Cute, a new romcom starring a plus-sized adult film star who is accidentally cast as the lead in a family-friendly Christmas movie. Bee Hobbes’ attempt to keep her work in the adult film a secret on her new set becomes even more complicated when she learns her new costar — and childhood crush — Nolan Shaw is a fan.

The pair quickly start a clandestine affair, but the arrival of the reporter who previously destroyed Nick’s career could expose their relationship and crush their careers.

3..5⭐️

Spicy, cheesy Hallmark holiday read! I love the LGBTQIA+ and plus size representation. All the characters were great and easy to fall in love with.

Definitely pick this up for a weekend read if you want a Christmas rom com with some razzle dazzle.

Julie Murphy never disappoints. Always a cute story dealing with the patriarchy and body shaming. The sex scenes are good too. So many social commentary themes in this one but never preachy.

This one wasn’t what I was expecting but it was okay! Very quick read and held my attention

Thank you NetGalley for eARC in exchange for an honest review

5/5 - 3/5 Spice

Okay, I’m not sure why I waited SO LONG to read this book, because I FREAKING LOVED IT! I loved Bee’s character, her self worth was depicted amazingly, without disparaging someone who has a career in sex work (BLESS). Nolan was also down right adorable, especially with his commitment to his mom and sister. This book addressed so many topics and I think it was all done in such a respectful fashion, while still being an easy plot to follow, and classic spice we can expect from Sierra Simone. OVERALL, I’M OBSSESSED and this might just be a yearly Christmas read for me!

Brief Plot: Bee Hobbes has the chance to film a “Hallmark-esque” wholesome Christmas movie, and as an adult film star, this is her chance to work in more than just porn. For Nolan, he was the bad boy in a boy band, and is trying to recover his image by being in this Christmas movie. But when his favorite film start Bianca Von Honey, turns up to be his co-star, Nolan and Bee both have to balance hiding their own secrets as well as battling their chemistry for one another.

Thank you NetGalley Avon and Harper Voyager for an eARC copy of A Merry Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, in exchange for my honest review!

*I was also able to listen to the Audiobook of this title via my Library’s Libby

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Avon Harper books for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Whoever’s idea it was to mix a porn star with a reformed bad boy ex boy band member together for a rom com is absolutely genius! This has the perfect amount of heart that we love from Julie Murphy and the spiciness we’ve come to know from Sierra Simone coming together for the only book that could get me ready for the holidays. This book was so much fun and a perfect addition to the holiday rom-com diaspora.

This was a fun and steamy Christmas rom-com! I loved the LGBTQ+ representation and that the female main character, Bee, is a plus-size adult film star. This was a unique take on a Christmas romance that was quite enjoyable.

Not what I was expecting. I did not read the synopsis - just judged by the cover. I wish I would have read the summary. This book was not for me.

Two of my favorite authors coming together to write a book is a dream come true.

This cute, funny, spicy Christmas romance was such a delight to read. We follow Bee a plus size pornstar who gets a secret surprise casting in the next Hope Channel Christmas movie. Her co-star Nolan is a former boy band bad boy trying to reinvent himself. When Bee arrives on set no one but a producer and a few crew members know who she is…..except maybe Nolan.

This book was an absolute blast! I always love both authors works so I was hooked from the very start. I love a plus size female character who loves her body. This gives such a fun spicy twist on clean predictable Christmas movies.
So great!

4.5 stars!

This is should be called "A Merry Spicy Meet Cute." Man, oh man, was this spicy and yet full of the magic of Christmas. I really liked how really the characters were and how the porn star main character was such a curve ball. I did not see that early plot twist coming!

This book was an absolutely adorable holiday romance. I really enjoyed the charming characters and story.

I really enjoyed this book. It was much spicier than I expected but super cute. I loved Bee so much and as a plus size girl myself it’s always nice to have representation.

The cover of this book sucked me in the moment I saw it. Finding out both Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone we’re going to be writing this had me incredibly excited. When I read more and discovered it would have a fat FMC and would be sex positive I was ecstatic.

In the end, it was enjoyable, but I wanted more depth with the characters and relationship. They felt pretty two dimensional and I didn’t fully believe in the connection between Nolan and Bee. I think had there been a bit more communication surrounding the relationship and feelings for each other, it would have hit me more. That being said, the setting of this story really puts you in the festive mood. If you’re a Christmas movie lover, the set includes all the charm you’d expect.

I’d be open to reading more by these authors combined, I would just hope to see a bit more emotional connection between characters instead of just physical (no complaining about the physical though!)

I read the first 5 chapters before deciding this book isn't for me. I liked the premise, but I didn't care about the characters or romance.

I knew I'd adore this book and I was right. The whole premise was really interesting to me, especially as a plus size woman/ christmas movie enthusiast.

It's funny because at one point someone makes a comment in this book about people coming out of the woodwork that love sappy Christmas movies and raunchy things as well and I feel this book is going to bring them out. This book is bananas in all the best ways and I loved it right from the get go. It's one of those fun ones where every character is fully fleshed out and you're rooting for everyone really. They were all precious cinnamon rolls I wanted to be friends with. Great messages in here and great fun!

This is everything I always hoped a Christmas novel would be.  With an adult film star and a slightly reformed bad boy from a early 2000s boy band rehabbing his imagine filming a Christmas movie together, there are bound to be lots of sparks and flames in the air.  Boy were there ever in A Merry Little Meet Cute.

This isn't your average Christmas closed door novel.  The doors are WIDE open and I loved it.  If you're going to have an adult film star as the female protagonist I expect it to be an open door romance and it delivered.   I felt that the romance was a little surface level, besides the sexy bits, between Bee and Nolan. I wish it could have been intensified a little bit more.  I didn't buy their romantic relationship outside the bedroom as much.  The secondary characters in the novel were just as loveable as Bee and Nolan.  

I can easily foresee this being the start of  a series, possibly a trilogy.  If so, sign me up!
Thank you to Avon Books for providing me with a copy in exchange for my honest review.

The perfect mix of sweet and spicy, this is a wonderful book to read during the winter season.

This book takes place during the filming of a Hallmark-like holiday movie and its two stars. Bee, an adult film star stepping into mainstream work for the first time. And Nolan, a former bad boy of a popular boy band looking to reform his image.

Despite just a slightly unbelievable premise (they really thought no one who watched their movie would know who Bee was?) this was an adorable book that transported me to this small town during the most wonderful time of the year.

The quick relationship between the two leads was believable as they had insane chemistry and really hot scenes. Both characters were just fun to root for. I wanted nothing more than for them to get together and have a successful movie. The side characters were also such a delight and rounded out the story perfectly.