This may be my favorite book in this series! Not only is this book a Hallmark Movie waiting to happen it incorporated all the other books together in a merry mashup!

I really enjoyed the relationship between Issac and Sunny and the character development for both characters was well done. The aspect of solving the Christmas Miracle Mystery was a nice touch for this book. I felt that this book was more of a cohesive story than the other two. This book will get anyone in the spicy holiday mood. Like the book says "Merry Christmas for all and for all a naughty night!"

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this eARC for an honest review.

I did not hate this one, but I didn’t like it either. I think Sunny and Isaac were a great match and compatible, but the story itself was a bit flat for me. Sunny’s justification of not wanting to be Isaac’s muse because she thought he was still caught up in the grief of losing/loving his wife, while simultaneously trying desperately to push him onto someone else to fulfill the position just didn’t make sense to me, especially when he was already practically begging for her to do it. I get trying to guard her heart, but that plot point just didn’t make the most sense to me.

There were funny moments and definitely some raunchy moments that were enjoyable, but all in all, this was just an okay read for me.

This story is exactly what you need if you are looking for a spicy holiday treat. The bonus is that this is the third of a trilogy, and my favorite. These two authors never disappoint!

I loved this book!!! The characters, the story, the humor—I loved it all. All of the books in this series have made me smile, and I've enjoyed all of them equally and for different reasons.
Also, I've personally dealt with a lot of grief in my life and felt that part of the story was authentic and handled with care. I like that even though the author's books have romance and spicy scenes, there is an uncurrent of real life and complex pain that makes it feel layered and not just your typical romance novel.

I was thrilled to receive the ARC for “A Jingle Bell Mingle”! Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone deliver another hilarious and spicy love story. I’ve come to expect that from this dynamic duo, but what always surprises me is how much heart they pack into a story and weave in sensitive topics. Discussions of dealing with grief is throughout the story and handled in a delicate manner while keeping the overall book fun and uplifting. For fans of the Christmas Notch trilogy, the other couples (Bee & Nolan, Kallum & Winnie, Teddy & Steph) all make appearances and there’s even mention of Angel & Luca and Addison & Krysta for fans of the novellas. While I am sad the series ends with us book, I’m excited to hear the authors are teaming up for another ‘raunch-com’ series, and I look forward to reading more!

I absolutely loved this Christmas romance! Sunny and Isaac were such great main characters who not only had a crazy amount of chemistry but also had a lot in common in the things that they were working through in the book. The spice was so good and the found family in the Christmas notch series is some of the best in contemporary romance that I’ve read. It’s the perfect book to put you in the Christmas spirit and truly has everything: laugh out loud funny moments, heartwarming moments, sexy moments, and a cast of characters that are so lovable.

This is a perfect holiday read that is equal parts heartwarming and hilarious. Sunny has accidentally sold a screenplay to the Hope Channel and for the life of her, cannot finish it because of lack of inspiration. In comes Isaac. After a steamy night, their lives are turned upside down since Sunny has moved in with him. They agree to help one another out - Sunny will help Isaac embrace the local lore of the holidays for his album, and Isaac will inspire Sunny’s screenplay. These quirky characters get you laughing out loud through the book as their unexpected romance begins to bloom in the most idyllic setting of the festive holiday town. This book has humor, romance, and a touch of Christmas magic that is to die for.

I am not sure if it’s the book or just my lack of knowing the characters that made this a 3 star read. It was a good book, don’t get me wrong. I did not know it was the third in a series (my bad) and the cover or synopsis didn’t prepare me for the type of book this was so I was a little thrown from the very beginning. It seemed it started in the middle, there was so much going on right off the bat and so many characters I did not know, I definitely could feel right away that I was supposed to know what was going on. So it definitely isn’t a standalone book. But once I figured everyone out, I did enjoy both main characters, they were endearing and I did love the spicy and risky plot lines even if I was shocked at first. Thank you for the ARC copy and I’m definitely going to read the first two books in the series because I am invested now! I know I would probably rate this higher if I had read those other books first.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story! The widower back story made the drama between the two characters more believable. I enjoy Christmas Notch and hope to continue to enjoy more from this location and these characters in the future. The only thing I didn't like was that it had been a while since I read the last book in the series so when previous characters were thrown in, I couldn't remember much about them since the last time I read them. A little reminder of who they were at the beginning could have helped.

Okay I just want to start off by saying thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for the ARC. I absolutely adored this hilarious Christmas romance. I loved the other books in the series. And this was a perfectly beautiful way to end it. I loved the ADHD representation and I also really thought the character growth, in particular for Isaac was OUTSTANDING. The grief was beautifully portrayed. I found myself completely engrossed in the story of the Christmas legend that sunny was dissecting for her screenplay. All in all, if you're looking for a sweet but steamy Christmas rom-com to get you into the holiday mood this winter. I would most definitely recommend

This was such a delightful wrap up to this cute series!

Isaac was always the mysterious recluse of the boy band trio, and it was so fun to get to dive into his head - and see him find his own HEA.

This was my favorite of the series, and I felt like the story was really engaging and felt a little more realistic, but without losing any of the whimsy of Christmas Notch.

If you’ve been following along so far, this is a must read conclusion!

🎄 A Jingle Bell Mingle ARC Review 🎄

3.75/5 ⭐️

This is the third book in the Christmas Notch series and dare I say, it’s the best of the bunch. These books are hilarious and delightfully spicy, but Isaac and Sunny’s story also had so much depth. I loved that this story brought in themes of grief and loss in addition to the hilarity we know from the first two books (and be sure to read the first two books, because this one dives right in and you’ll miss key context without reading those). I know spooky season is just starting, and before you know it the holidays will be here. This is the perfect book to enjoy this season and a mulled wine candle is just what you need to set the scene. Thank you to @netgalley @avonbooks @harpervoyagerus for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I'm giving this title 4.5 stars! I'm so sad to be finished with not only this book, but the entire Christmas Notch series! This was such a great end to a wonderful series. I've enjoyed all five of the books (if you count the novellas), but I think this one is my favorite. While I definitely have the opinion that rom-coms do not need to be more than 350 pages in length, despite this being over 400 pages I flew through it. We've only gotten glimpses of the characters of Sunny and Isaac in the other books but now it's their turn to take center stage. Sunny, much like her name, is a bright light in her friends' lives and has had a hand in almost all of their happily ever afters. So to finally see her get her own was so nice. Both her and Isaac had a lot of issues they needed to work out with themselves and in their own lives, and at times it was frustrating seeing them make the same mistakes over and over, their resolution was really well done. I love that the prologues and epilogues of the Christmas Notch series are always from Teddy's perspective and seeing him get a HEA was also great,

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for the ARC!

Sunny Palmer has a unique background in the adult film industry, alongside her role as a makeup artist. She pitches a story to the Hope Channel and becomes an accidental screenwriter. Sunny struggles with writer's block, and her deadline is looming. In walks Isaac Kelly, a former boy band heartthrob who has been going through the motions since his wife passed. When he discovers Sunny is staying in a questionable hotel, he invites her to stay with him at his mansion. The couple begins a friends-with-benefits relationship; what could go wrong?

Sunny's character is witty, resilient, and self-aware, with a demonic cat providing plenty of humor throughout the story. Sunny's eccentric personality balances Isaac's reclusive lifestyle and grumpiness. The forced proximity and grumpy/sunshine trope are central to their relationship. They make a deal to help each other break through their creative barriers. Isaac helps Sunny research the town's Christmas miracle lore for her screenplay while Sunny tries to find Isaac a muse for his holiday album. Their dynamic is sharp, filled with chemistry, and builds gradually, allowing the romance to bloom naturally. The holiday is perfectly captured, with the snow-covered, cozy town and festive traditions creating the ideal backdrop for a feel-good romance.

One of the book's strengths is balancing lighthearted humor with deeper emotional themes. Both characters deal with significant emotional battles, Sunny's career and sense of self-worth, and Isaac's grief. Together, they can heal and discover love. The fresh and quirky premise and the lovable characters created a fun and whimsical rom-com with laugh-out-loud moments and a sprinkling of holiday magic.

I received an ARC ebook for my honest review. Thank you, NetGalley and Avon, Harper Voyager.

I absolutely adored this book! The chemistry and sexual tension and banter was *chef’s kiss*. It took me a second to get into it, but in the meantime the smut right out the gates really kept me reading, and it didn’t take too long before I was all-in for non-smut parts as well. Definitely would recommend!

I’ve been waiting for Sunny and Isaac’s story and it didn’t disappoint! I love every book and novella in this series! A Jingle Bell Mingle is a fun, spicy and heartwarming read..

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC.

Probably my favorite in the series 🥰🥰 I loved these characters and their witty banter is adorable. I love that we've gotten glimpses of sunny and Issac in previous books and now we really got to understand them

I was excited for this after having read the first two in this series. You definitely need to have read them because no backatory is given and you are thrown into the large cast of characters. I am usually very into curvy female driven romance. I love how womens bodies are celebrated in this series, even describing thigh dimples as sexy. Amazing! I really enjoyed the first two books in this series. I also liked in book 2 that they explored male body diversity. The characters in the first two were well written, layered, and interesting. Unfortunately, I feel this book didn't live up to those. The characters were less nuanced and less likeable (more on par with the character develoment in those Hallmark Channel movies this spoofs). I wanted more. I was sooooo over the muse story line. The characters seemed much younger than people in their 30s. There were funny parts. Belief was definitely suspended to enjoy this one. The spice was 🌶🌶🌶🌶 as with all of these books. Very on par with Tessa Bailey, so if you like her, Hallmark Christmas movies, and plus size FMC this is for you. I love Julie Murphy and will continue to read wverything she writes. 3 stars. Thanks to Net Galley and Harpur Avon for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I had a really difficulty time getting into this book. It was confusing given that I hadn’t read the first 2 books. Thanks for the opportunity to read this!

I am not generally a romance reader but I read one of the other two in this series and wanted to give this a try. This was entertaining and would be an even better read come winter. I would recommend to anyone looking for a cozy seasonal romance.