A Jingle Bell Mingle is the newest book in the Christmas Notch series and I’ve honestly had such a good time with this series! They’re centered around the holidays, bring the cheer and the spice (think hallmark with ALL the steam and adult films), the characters have emotional depth, the cast of side characters is the best, and they’re just a fun time!

Another fun, and spicy book from these 2 amazing authors! I loved absolutely everything about this book. It was cute, and quirky and the spice was SPICY!

The banter between the characters was *chefs kiss* as always.
And the storyline kept me engaged and wanting more

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an opportunity to read this novel.
After reading the two previous novels in this serious I was excited to start a holiday one. Knowing the content in the others, I expected the same. But, the characters or maybe the writing in this one made it feel completely different. I felt it to be too graphic. It was hard to understand the relationships. I just didn’t like it.

Friends to lovers
Lgbtq+
Christmas time
I haven't read the other books so I might have liked this more if I did.

This was a cute spicy Christmas read. It definitely gave me lots of laughs. I think my favorite character was the cat, Mr. Tumnus. I really liked Sunny and Issac’s relationship! The mystery of finding out what really happened with the mail man, shoulder and widow was intriguing!

This book was great fun! The story was interesting and enjoyable. I was intrigued by the fate of the characters and the spicy scenes definitely appealed to me. Perfect romance for the holiday season

I received this novel as an advanced reader copy from NetGalley and exchange for an honest review. This novel was perfect for the cozy holiday season and light romance that you could read sitting by the fire in one or two sitting.. I recommend it for that wintry holiday feeling.

I absolutely loved this book, and it might just be my favorite of the series! While the previous books had a fun and playful energy, this one takes a slightly more emotional turn, making it stand out in the best way. The romance between the main characters is beautifully developed, balancing passion with heartfelt moments as they navigate their personal struggles and dreams.

There’s still plenty of the signature humor and spice that makes this series so enjoyable, but the deeper themes of healing and growth add an extra layer of depth. It’s also a fantastic final installment, giving readers a satisfying wrap-up with glimpses of past favorite couples. The writing flows effortlessly, drawing you into the charming world the authors have created.

If you’re looking for a romance that’s equal parts steamy, emotional, and fun, I highly recommend this book—and the entire series!

A great wrap up to the series, this one was a mixed bag of emotions. There were some very real discussions about grief that really hit home, they were amazing and realistic but also made me cry. I love how these books tackle all aspects of life while also being fun. There is always great character development and the story never ends how I expect it to. I will definitely read anything written by these two authors!

This was not my personal jam. The banter was funny but it was not at all what I expected honestly.
I did not put a review on goodreads etc. because I typically don't if I rate a book under 3 stars as to not bring the authors average down.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to read it and I'm sure some readers loved it!

Not my favorite book but if you are looking for a Christmas spicy romance read then you might enjoy this!!

These two authors combine never miss. This story was witty, sweet and steamy. This is a great addition to the series. The MCs were lovable especially the grumpy MC. The plot was ok. It seems like a story that could've happened at anytime of the ear. So it being a holiday read isn't prominent enough for me. There is content of grief. But a story about a love story is a story that I love.

Unfortunately could not get into this one or the writing. I don't think I am the audience for this, but I can see how others would enjoy it. I would definitely recommend to some of my friends.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a chance to read this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback,.

Unfortunately this one just wasn’t for me. I did have to DNF it at about 20%. I am all for some spice in my romance books, but the sexual content in this book was just done in a way that wasn’t for me. This writing style and story telling is absolutely right for some readers out there, but just not for me!

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75

This was a great addition to the Christmas Notch series. Equal parts sweet and spicy with a lot of reflection and a fun plot — what else do you need?

I haven’t read the other two in this series yet (they are on my tbr) but I had heard good things! I was excited to pick this one up and I wasn’t disappointed! This was such a fun holiday read! It's like a Hallmark movie with added spice! I love the grumpy sunshine trope, and it was done so well in this book! Both characters are dealing with creative burnout and loss, and I loved their journey of slowly pushing each other back into the light. It was satisfying and it felt like they really worked at it. The banter was great, and I loved the small-town antics.

The pacing at the end wrapped up a little too quickly for me and I would have loved to see it expanded a little more, but I still really enjoyed this! This one definitely made me excited to pick up the first two during the next holiday season.

Overall, this was 4.25 stars for me!

I will add that I adored the prior two books in this series, but this one was mediocre for me. I do believe that you'd be able to read this book without reading the previous books in the series. Maybe the former porn star getting into movies gig was getting a bit redundant for me. The humor kept this one going for me and finding out what happened with Sunny's script, but other than that, I kept looking to see what percentage I was at.

Dual POV, Spicy, Holiday Romance, Widower, Adult Film Actor, Second Chances, Found Family, Friends to Lovers, Overcoming trauma, Opposites Attract

The beginning of the novel starts out as a bit of an info dump as all the secondary characters are quickly introduced in rapid succession. The romance between Isaac and Sunny develops at an off kilter pace and some of their conversations just didn't make sense to me. If you are looking for holiday vibes and lot's of spice you and don't mind a bit of strange dialog this book is for you.

4 stars! Another fun addition to the Christmas Notch series! I'm a huge fan of reading a series because I get attached to characters and want to see their stories continue. I was really looking forward to this book because I've been itching for Isaac's story ever since he was introduced. I love a broken guy who is put back together by our heroine. This book delivers all of that and then some! It's funny, spicy, and quirky. Highly recommend! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon for a copy of the eARC!

This series has been so much fun reading… And I had a great time reading this story! It was a mix of fun, emotion, and spice. While I still think I preferred the first book, this one was still an enjoyable read. I loved following their journeys through grief and towards each other! Overall, I really liked this book!