3.75

I received an eARC of A Jingle Bell Mingle without realizing that it is the third and final installment of the A Christmas Notch series. I highly recommend reading the first two books before reading this book. I was definitely playing catch up with the cast of characters (that’s on me though, I plan on reading the first two books now that I’ve read this one).

After a few hook ups, Sunny and Isaac become roommates with benefits. Sunny is struggling to write a screenplay and Isaac is having a hard time writing new music without a muse. They agree to help each other out, Isaac will help Sunny find more information about a story and Sunny will set up Isaac on dates to find his muse. Isaac only has eyes for Sunny, who doesn’t understand how Isaac could want her as his muse.

I loved that Sunny and Isaac were both complex characters going through their own shit. Sunny lost her parents and has a strained relationship with her sibling. Isaac lost his wife and is struggling to understand how he could possibly love someone else after losing the love of his life. This definitely isn’t a super fluffy Christmas book and I really liked that about it. This book had a lot of depth which some Christmas romcoms can sometimes lack.

There’s a lot happening in this book and for me it was a few too many things happening at once. There’s already a large cast of characters to keep track of, though I think if I read the first two books I would have less of a problem with it.

Overall, this was enjoyable and I loved Sunny and Isaac as individuals and their chemistry.

Thank you so much to Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone, Avon Books, and NetGalley for the eARC. A Jingle Bell Mingle comes out on 9/24/24.

I really thought maybe there was going to be more angst in this or maybe a little more drama. Overall I loved the story of Sunny and Issac and nothing is better to me then a Christmas love story. I’ll keep coming back to this series for more.

I received this eARC not realizing that it is the third book of a series. I started reading and was a little lost, so I definitely recommend reading the first two books in the series first if you have not!
After reading the first two I was able to dive into this one with all the necessary background info and was rewarded by finally getting to read about Isaac and Sunny’s story.
Isaac is an ex-boy band member, grieving his dead wife, five years later. Sunny is a makeup artist, sometimes porn star and now screenwriter.
I really like learning some of the back story on Sunny, and the spice between the two characters was great. Throw in a healthy dash of fun and playful and you’re in for a hilarious, yet cozy read.
My only complaint is the speed of the relationship/admitting of feelings, however it’s absolutely still worth a read!
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyage for the eARC!

Thank you to Netgalley/Avon and Harper Voyager for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Rating: 3.5/5

Who doesn’t love a holiday book! This was really cute and was definitely an easy read. I do wish I read the prior books in this serious beforehand though. Otherwise, very cute and fun!

Thank you to Netgalley/Avon and Harper Voyager for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I’ll start by saying that I highly recommend reading the other books in the series before starting this one. I did not and was very confused by all the characters. Sunny was a fun FMC and I liked Isaac but this story fell kinda flat for me. A decent read (maybe even better during the holiday season) but I needed more from the characters to really enjoy it.

Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read this ARC.

I did not read the other books in the series, but after meeting the couples I want to read them even more now.

Overall I enjoyed the story, there were just some parts that were not for me, but that’s okay too. Some parts were sad, some parts were funny, but overall it was just a heartfelt story. I loved them slowly falling without realizing it, and solving the mystery for the movie Sunny was writing.

Satisfying conclusion to the Christmas Notch trilogy! We finally get Isaac’s story with Sunny, to round out our INK trio of 90’s boy band babes. This series is so playful and fun, with lots of laughs.

Both Isaac’s and Sunny’s character development left a little something to be desired and felt pretty rushed at the last minute, but to give the authors some credit, that isn’t unusual in a contemporary romcom. What I would love to see is more of Teddy and Steph’s storyline - I can’t get enough of it.

Thanks to NetGalley, Sierra Simone & Julie Murphy, and Avon & Harper Voyager for an ARC of the ebook!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance review copy in return for an honest review. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
It was really fun having the whole gang back together but the overall book was just okay. I really liked the first one and I feel like it’s had just kind of faded as they’ve gone on.

Have yourself a Merry little smutmas 🎶 🎵. I loved this book so much. Talk about Hallmark after dark 🌶. I loved the characters, the plot was intriguing and believable, and the holiday cheer was lovely. These collaborative authors make me believe in the magic of love and Christmas.

I always make sure that if it’s part of a series I read the previous ones. I did so in this one and it didn’t disappoint!

If you have not read the other titles in this series, it is highly recommended that you read them before starting this title. Several of the characters and scenes carry over into this book, so you might be a little lost.

Sunny and Isaac have amazing chemistry together and I fell head over heels in love with them both!!

Let me start by saying I had not read the first two books in the Christmas Notch series when I received the ARC for A Jingle Bell Mingle. This meant I had to run out and get the first two. I loved them! If you have not read them, run and get them now. Hallmark meets OnlyFans.

Sunny and Isaac are great together. I really liked their relationship, but I wish they would’ve admitted it sooner. That would be my only complaint. Everything else was great. There are some more serious emotions and topics, which just add to the depth of the characters. This book wraps everyone up so nicely. In a beautiful bow. It was a fun, enjoyable Christmassy read.


Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC ebook of this book.

"A Jingle Bell Mingle" by Sierra Simone is an engaging and spicy addition to the Christmas Notch series, though it stands well on its own. The chemistry between the quirky and enjoyable main characters, Sunny and Isaac, drives the story, making it both heartwarming and fun. While it touches on some serious topics, the book's overall tone remains light and festive, suitable for any time of the year. Fans of Sierra Simone will appreciate this entertaining and cozy holiday romance.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this book. A Jingle Bell Mingle is the third book in A Christmas Notch series but honestly can be read as a stand alone and still be enjoyed. The characters in this book are quirky, different and very enjoyable. Both main characters are great and have amazing chemistry. They make the book even better. This is a Christmas book but can be enjoyed any time of the year. As a fan of Sierra Simone this is not her spiciest book but this book still has a lot of spice. This book does touch on some serious topics but overall this book is a fun enjoyable read.

I'll start off saying that I haven't read the first two books. I think it may have helped a little with the other characters, but it isn't like I was lost. Isaac and Sunny are good together. It did feel a little forced how they kept pushing each other away even though they were both into each other. I get the baggage they both had, but they both had a long time to get the clarity they needed. The lack of therapy these characters had was the most surprising. I enjoyed the story regardless.

This was another great book by these authors. So far everything they have written has been and must read for me. Other readers who have read their books will enjoy it as well.

Nailed it! This was so entertaining to read. The first few pages had me hooked. Thanks to NetGalley for the steamy and fun winter romance novel. Five stars.

I loved this story! Their romance is hot and heavy from the beginning, they don't realize they are meant to be, and then they come ro realize they are in love and not lust. So adorable and I adored their side adventures that lead them to understand their love for each other.

Christmas in June 2 of 3.

Thanks to Avon/Harper Voyager and NetGalley for this eARC!

Fun! I'm sad this is the last one of the Christmas Notch books - this was a fun series. I wish a Hallmark exec would read these and make some changes to their films. This one was very cozy - lots of getting snowed in. I also really like the historical mystery. I do think this could have used a slightly firmer edit and could have been a wee bit shorter, but I had fun spending extra time in Christmas Notch!

This was a fun next installment from Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone. If you are a fan of the earlier books, this one will not disappoint. The spice in this one is GREAT, and it had some funny and feel-good moments that make it memorable and enjoyable. I think it is worth the read to dive into Sunny and Isaac's story, and these two authors obviously have great co-writer chemistry together.