Another Julie and Sierra collaboration. I was iffy on how I'd feel about this one since I wasn't a huge fan of Bee and Nolan's novel but this one hit all the feels.

Winnie and Kallum are one of my favorite book couples ever.

So many troupes, so much spice. A Christian woman fallen into disgrace and takes charge of her future. What more do we need now.

Well written and so much to love.

Julie Murphy always gives a great story and "A Holly Jolly Ever After" was another great one, especially at Christmastime.

This book is just as great as the last book in the series! You don't need to know the previous book in order to read this book. The characters know each other, but they do not intersect that much.

If you enjoyed "Merry Little Meet Cute," you'll enjoy this. I stopped at 7% but I can tell it's very consistent to the brand they've created.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the ARC.

It's Christmas time in Christmas Notch again, and the Hope Channel has decided to branch out with a new holiday movie that appeals to more mature audiences. "Santa Baby" will star Kallum Lieberman, former pop star, pizza entrepreneur, and the guy rocking a dad bod in his recently leaked sex tape -- and even though this new role as a hot Santa embarrasses his family, he is ready for the camera to roll! Especially since he's learned that his co-star will be Winnie Baker, the golden good-girl actress from other Hope Channel movies and his longtime crush.

Winnie, who grew up in a religious family and was held up as a darling of purity culture, knows her star is tarnished after her recent divorce. Work had dried up until this offer to star in "Santa Baby," and she does want to overcome her prudish background -- she's just not sure how. She's never even had an orgasm, and the idea of doing "research" just makes her cringe. The only thing that seems to be helpful is... Kallum's sex tape. And when he surprises her in her hotel room, watching said tape, he offers to help with... research.

You can see where this is going, right? Kallum is a warm and friendly character, if a bit impulsive, and his honest delight in sex and his absolute attention to his partner makes him a great confidant and safe space for Winnie. Winnie is a sweetheart, too, and as she learns to trust Kallum and to move beyond the mindset of her upbringing, she finds tremendous joy and pleasure in giving in to her physical desires. It's not often you find two characters who simply have sheer fun with sex, but these two make the most of their time together on set. Of course, the path to true love has many bumps along the way, but it also gives both characters time to learn more about themselves and about what they want.

It's a whirlwind romp that features many of the same characters (crew, director, and past stars and lovers Bee and Nolan) from A Merry Little Meet Cute, so if you enjoyed the cozy, hilarious, fun, and sexy times from that book, you won't be disappointed. 4 stars.

Thank you, Avon/HarperCollins and NetGalley, for providing an eARC of this book. Opinions expressed here are solely my own.