I did not read the first two books in the Christmas Notch series, and I wish I had for this book. Although it can be read as a standalone, it took a bit to get into the story since I had no idea who most of the people in the book were. Once I got through those initial chapters, though, I quickly fell in love with Christmas Notch. Sunny and Isaac were the perfect Grumpy Sunshine trope. Aside from watching Sunny and Isaac grow their friendship, I also loved the “Christmas miracle” story that Sunny was trying to discover. It added to much to the story and was beautiful in its own right. There is plenty of spice (many of the characters are porn stars after all), but it was at its heart a Christmas story worthy of the Hope (wink wink). If I had it all to do over, I would read the first two books first, as this is a really fun series and I think it would’ve made the beginning a little easier. But I am going back to them now!

Oh my goodness, I loved A Jingle Bell Mingle. I laughed out loud. I cried. The spice was great. The Lord of the Rings jokes were top tier.

Is the premise of former boy band members falling in love with a ragtag, chosen family of porn stars and their affiliates super believable? Nope! Do I care? Absolutely not.

I thought Sunny and Isaac were delightful and fun. I think they both showed really great character growth over the length of the book. I thought Mr. Tumnus was lovely as were the senior citizen murder detectives. I think the backstory to the Christmas Notch town name was a sweet edition. I also appreciate the inclusion of a number of queer characters.

This is the third book in the Christmas Notch universe, and while I think a reader could enjoy this book without having read the others, I think the backstory would definitely be useful and help the reader keep better track of all of the characters. There are quite a few at this point.

I desperately hope Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone continue writing together. This book was fun and a genuine joy to read.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon & Harper Voyager for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

All the yes! I finally got around to reading one of my most anticipated reads and it did not disappoint at all. It kept me on the edge of my seat and turning the page and not wanting to put it down. I loved everything about it from start to finish and just wish I could read it again for the first time.

We are heading back to Christmas Notch in Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone’s third installment of the Christmas Notch series A Jingle Bell Mingle set to release on 9/24/24. This is Issac and Sunny’s story. Issac is still reeling from his wife’s death four years prior and has hauled up in his mansion with a deadline looming to complete a new music album. Sunny is is town writing a screenplay based on a real life Christmas magic story that takes place in Christmas Notch several decades before. They decide to move into together with the option of becoming each others muse to spark creativity. Of course they don’t just stay roommates. The quickly becoming roommates with benefits that turns into something deeper. I loved hopping back into Christmas Notch. A lot of the characters from the previous two books make appearances, but the surprise star character for me was Mr. Tumnus which is Sunny’s cat. This cat has an immense personality and I think plays the perfect matchmaker. I love a forced proximity via a blizzard trope and this one happens 2-3 times throughout the book and each time furthers the relationship progression. This book touches heavily on grief particularly grief to the point of it’s a persons comfort and safety net. If that is a trigger than proceed with caution. However, the books delivers on the holiday spice scale and I can guarantee this story will keep you warm all winter long.

I absolutely LOVE this series! I love books by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone individually, but I also seriously love them as a writing duo! When I saw this was available on NetGalley I immediately requested it and getting approved made me tear up a little, I was so excited. And this did not disappoint!! I love Sunny and Issac so much!! I really hope they plan on writing more Christmas Notch books, just so so so good! Thank you to NetGalley and to Avon and Harper Voyager for my digital ARC!! ❤️

good stuff. it took me awhile to get into, but i liked it overall. the parallels between the mailman story and sunny x isaac were kind of cheesy, but eh, i got over it lol. the characters are so fun in this series!

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I have really loved the Christmas Notch series --- and this 3rd book tied everything up nicely. I loved watching Sunny and Isaac fall for each other and I loved how the Christmas miracle story was intertwined. It was wonderful to see the characters from the other 2 books so we could get a little extra of their stories. I am sad to say goodbye to Christmas Notch and I hope that Julie and Sierra will partner on other books in the future.

TW: Grief, previous loss of loved one(s)
You may enjoy this book if you love:
- spicy romance
- forced proximity
- Christmas
- little bits of magic/miracles
- found family
- friends to lovers

So grateful to the publishers for the opportunity to read this advance review copy. Can't wait to add this gorgeous book to my shelf alongside the other two.

Though it could stand on its own, this book has several great call backs to the earlier books in the Christmas Notch series. A spicy romance that warms your heart at the same time as it flushes other parts of your body, A Jingle Bell Mingle is a sweet Christmas romance whose FMC also does a little ghost hunting. There’s truly something for everyone in this book!

Thanks to NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager for sharing this ARC!

It should have come to no surprise (especially for myself) that I was not able to get into this book. I started and subsequently DNF'd A Merry Little Meet Cute last year...I am nothing if not persistent, so I thought I'd try again. Unfortunately this series just does not do it for me.

Might be my favorite in the series! Grumpy to sunshine love story it was gold! Thank you #NetGalley #AJingleBellMingle

Thank you NetGalley and Avon for the ARC! A Jingle Bell Mingle wraps up the story of the INK boy band members, following the grieving widower Isaac Kelly. Isaac shared a steamy night with Sunny Palmer (see A Holly Jolly Ever After), now she's trying to restart her career having pitched a script to the Hope Channel, while Isaac needs to create a new album but desparately needs a new muse. Isaac ends up inviting Sunny to live with him while they work. She will get free room and board for helping to find Isaac a new muse. But things get complicated whe the two decide to also be friends with benefits and feelings start to form. All the members of INK as well as series favorite Teddy, make an appearance in this final (?) book.

I really enjoyed the first book in this series. The second was a let down but I was excited to read the third installment of the series. Unfortunately it read as too cheesy for me.

It was so good to finally see Sunny and Issac get there happily ever after. After reading all of the Christmas notch books I’d been dying to see each of them get one! So glad it was them together!

A small town Christmas romance about roommates that live in a mansion… what more could you want? I highly recommend reading A Jingle Bell Mingle.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for an advanced reader copy of this eBook in exchange for an honest review.

The third and final installment of the Christmas Notch Trilogy did not disappoint. TBH I will read anything with Queen Sierra Simone's name on it and I have enjoyed several books by Julie Murphy as well. This one will give you all the cutesy romance with plenty of spice with total Christmas coziness. Sign me up! I felt this book wrapped up the entire series very well and didn't leave me feeling like anything was missing.

ARC REVIEW

A Jingle Bell Mingle
BY: Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 (3 out of 5)

Publishing date: 9/24/24

Sunny Palmer has sold a screenplay  to the Hope Channel.  But what does a part-time adult film star know about Christmas movies for the Hope Channel? She heads to the town of Christmas notch for inspiration.

Also, in Christmas notch, Issac. Ex boyband member living alone in a big mansion trying to create a holiday album.

After a friend's wedding, the two end up in bed together. (MEOW) After some convincing, Sunny agrees to stay in the mansion with Isaac. He will help her find the inspiration for her screen play, and she will help him find his latest muse.

.....but what if Isaac wants Sunny to be his muse?! 🤷

REVIEW: This is the 3rd and final installment of the Christmas Notch series. Having read them all, I think my favorite was the first one. This one was okay, but it felt 6 long. I think it could have been summed up quicker than it was

I will say, though... the spice was *CHEFS KISS* . SO good!

It won't be a memorable read for me. But I'm glad I read the trilogy. Holiday spice is fun 😁

I do recommend if you read the other two! Might as well finish it up.

Hey thanks @netgalley and @avonbooks for the ARC opportunity! Always appreciative!

My ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Well, that wraps up the Christmas Notch series with a nice little bow. I thoroughly enjoyed the debauchery as well as the novellas along the way.

✨ Just wrapped up *A Jingle Bell Mingle*, and I’m obsessed! Isaac and Sunny are absolutely perfect for each other. Our Sad Boy & his horn dog have insanely hot chemistry! 💖 Both are Nepo babies who have become each other’s muses, and it’s so fun to see their playful dynamic unfold. I love that they found love without looking 🥰

Christmas Notch once again weaves its Christmas magic as we catch up with Teddy, Steph, and the rest of our favorite little porn fam. Plus, we get a bonus Christmas miracle that ties everything together! 🤩

If you want a festive, fun, and sexy read to get you in the holiday spirit, this one’s a must! 📚💋 #AJingleBellMingle #IsaacAndSunny #ChristmasNotch #NepoBabies #HolidayReads #INK #netgalley

Awe man! I'm so sad that this is the last book in the Christmas Notch series! 😭 I'm obsessed with the combination of sweet and spicy romance + wintery Christmas settings + small town vibes! And especially for A Jingle Bell Mingle, the bittersweet story of two main characters (Sunny and Issac) who want to move on but are both dealing with grief (Sunny's parents and Issac's wife) but they also have each other and grow (and of course they have the other large cast of characters like Nolan, Kallum, Bee, Winnie, and Teddy)!
This story was so sweet and sad (and spicy) and it really had an amazing balance of everything + romance + suspense! I loved the Christmas miracle research storyline for Sunny and how that brought her closer to Issac and let them work (and live 👀) together! I'm a big romance + suspense lover and getting to see the main characters fall in love while they put together the puzzle pieces of this Christmas miracle mystery!
Thank you so much to Avon for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an unbiased review of this great book!💖

This is the third book in the series about Christmas Notch and the former boy band members of INK. I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books and loved this one as well. I enjoyed the dual POV from Sunny and Issac as well as bringing characters from the other books back.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.