If A Jingle Bell Mingle was a Starbucks drink it would be Caramel Apple Spice - sweet. heartwarming, piping hot, and spicy. A Jingle Bell Mingle takes us back to Christmas Notch. This time, we are following the lives of Sunny and Issac, two creatives who are feeling uninspired in their respective fields.

One great aspect of this book is the opening scene which takes place at Bee and Nolan (from book one) wedding through the POV of Teddy Ray Fletcher. This is where Sunny and Issac meet again. Yes, meet again. The two had a threesome one night two years ago that neither have forgotten.

Upon finding her hotel room dilapidated and uninhabitable, Isaac graciously invites Sunny—and her unhinged cat—to stay at his historic mansion. Enter the classic forced proximity trope.

Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone did not hold back with this one as the book goes into the spicy scenes full throttle early on. The sweet tender moments are not lacking either creating a wonderful balance of steam and heart.

Another thing that I appreciated about this book is the exploration of grief, especially during the holiday season. I love how Sunny and Isaac's bond goes beyond romance, encompassing a friendship that inspires and heals them both.

A Jingle Bell Mingle just might be my favorite book in this series. It's certainly earned a spot on my list of top Christmas books.

Thank you Avon, Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone, and Netgalley for the eARC.

A Jingle Bell Mingle is out now!

This was a fun, cute holiday book with some steamy moments!

The authors did a great job of combining laugh-out-loud moments with deeper emotional moments. I loved watching Sunny and Isaac's relationship grow and Sunny getting over her fears. Her demonic cat also had me rolling the entire time. You could definitely feel the chemistry between the two characters and it was a beautiful thing to watch develop.

I really enjoyed all the side characters and the spice was definitely steamy! This was my first book in this series and I didn't feel like I was lost, not having read the other two books first.

Read if you like:
- Holiday books with some spice
- Laugh-out-loud moments
- Demonic cats
- Witty banter
-Grumpy x Sunshine

Thank you Avon and Harper Voyager and Netgalley for the #gifted copy.

This is the third book in the Christmas Notch series and it was fun, however I feel like I enjoyed the second book the most. All of these books are set in an idyllic town in Vermont, which I appreciated. It certainly gave all the Christmas vibes and I loved the story of the Christmas Miracle that Sunny Palmer was researching. I just felt like maybe the romance story was a bit too rushed at times and I didn't love our main male character Isaac Kelly as much as I wanted. He was almost a bit *too* broody for me. Their backstory was entertaining and I did enjoy my time with the book, I just left wanting a bit more substance. Overall, I give it a 3.25/5 stars. Also, be warned, it was quite smutty at times. The cover can deceive you!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

This was such a fun book! I read it without having read the second book in the series and I think that's totally fine!

Isaac annoyed me at times but miscommunication is part of relationships so I understand why his character acted the way he acted.

This book is very steamy!

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book!

I have loved every minute of these books and this one was no exception. Sunny and Isaac were a couple I didn’t know I needed. Isaac’s struggle with grief was well done and the opposites attract is a trope I genuinely enjoy. The bonus of getting glimpses into the other characters that we know and love from the earlier books is such a treat!

In a flurry of pre-Christmas spirit, I reread the first two in this series before reading A Jingle Bell Mingle. I wanted to be prepared for Sad Boy Isaac! This book has the same ridiculously entertaining elements from the previous two, and I loved seeing all the characters from the previous books, especially some of Christmas Notch's colorful characters. Sunny was wonderful, and Isaac was a nice surprise after not getting too much of him in previous books, but I'm strangely a sucker for a widower storyline. I have to say that the other two books are higher up on my list of favorites, but I absolutely did not regret finishing out the trio! I'm sad to say goodbye to Christmas Notch!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my thoughts.

This series continues to be great. I'm thankful for new and old characters with a lot of romance and growth for these characters.

As I embarked on my last visit to Christmas Notch, I was sad that it was going to be over after this book! Sunny has been one of the best side characters of the previous books in this series so I was super excited to see she was getting her story! Of course Isaac had to be saved for the last of the boy band. His experience with the death of his wife makes his process a little more complicated. Every single thing I wanted to happen or needed to happen… happened! I just adored every single minute!! If you haven’t seen need up in Christmas Notch yet— start ASAP!

Thanks so much to Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone, and Avon and Harper Voyager | Avon for the eARC of this book. This is the perfect follow up to the previous 2 titles. A perfect spicy rom com for the winter. I highly recommend. I loved getting to read more in this universe of books.

I really love the Christmas notch series! The spice is on point and it gives all of the Christmas feels. This third installment had two main characters that are both dealing with grief. I thought both characters had lots of depth and their relationship felt genuine. I really loved Sunny and Isaac together! There were many spicy scenes but also cute declarations and character growth. Another solid addition to the series!

This was my first intro to the Christmas Notch and I almost immediately binged the rest of the series and novellas. This was such a perfect fun and spicy holiday read!

Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC of this title in exchange for my honest review.

When I saw A Jingle Bell Mingle I thought I was going to get a classic romantic Christmas novel but this book was definitely more un traditional and spicy. It follows Sunny and Issac who are both going through their own issues but they need to find inspiration to finish their screenplay/music so they look to each other.

I didn't realize this book was #3 in the series before reading so I was confused with all the character introductions in the beginning and in the end. I would be open to reading the other ones in the series for another spicy holiday themed read!

It was so magical being back in Christmas Notch! 🎄❤️
I really enjoyed reading Issac and Sunny’s story, and I LOVED watching them both work through their grief, especially around the holidays when it can be even harder to do so. Obsessed with Teddy’s big ol after dark fam!

Also love getting to reconnect with past couples, friends, and as always, Teddy and Steph! This was the perfect book to get into the holiday spirit!

This was the first Christmas Notch book I read, but I’ve already purchased the others because I enjoyed this so much! It was heartwarming, funny, clever, and so entertaining!

I didn't realize when I requested this that it was the 3rd book in an interconnected series. While I think reading the first two would of helped the adjustment in the beginning - you meet a lot of characters very fast and it's hard to keep track, I definitely think it can be read as standalone! Now I want to go back and read the first two but I hope I didn't spoil them for myself.

Isaac and Sunny's story was witty, steamy and heartwarming. I definitely chucked out loud a few times. Both of them are dealing with grief and feeling as if they can't be loved or give love, but in the process of addressing their grief learn to love with each other. A little therapy would of helped them go a long way though lol. They seemed to have a lot more sexual chemistry and I wanted a bit more depth from them. The photobooth scene made this one worth it alone for me. The back up characters were fun too, I felt like we got a bonus love story with Steph and Teddy. I really enjoyed Mr. Tumness and Isaac's online, old lady friends. I didn't enjoy the sexualizing of their friends, everything was a little hypersexualized which got old towards the end.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for my opinions. A Jingle Bell Mingle is out now and be sure to check out the first two before this!

My first christmas read of the year!

This was a fun one, however it is a companion series so I felt a little lost when certain characters would be mentioned because I knew I was supposed to know them from the previous books. That being said this can still be read as a stand alone novel.

One of my least favorite tropes happened towards the end of the book, where is clear that the two main characters love each other and one of them reveals their feelings but the other one is all "I can't love you" even though they obviously do already. What is up with that? It's so annoying!!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

A spicy holiday read! I liked the premise and the characters but felt like it could have been a bit more thought out/longer in regards to the ending!

I enjoyed this read but I wish it had more Christmassy themes. If you want something spicy with some mention of porn. If that’s not your cup of tea I woukd skip.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy to honestly review.

What a great way to start off my holiday reading for the year! This one is definitely my favorite in the Christmas Notch series, and such a nice way to tie up the series as a whole. Julie and Sierra really hit their stride as a writing duo with this one, making the book a delicious blend of humor, heart, and heat. I look forward to whatever they cook up next!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed Sunny and Isaac together, they complimented each other well. There was something about the writing that didn't let me feel connected to the characters and I wanted that.

I received an arc through netgalley.