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"Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone are back with the third installment of their Christmas Notch series, and it's spicier than the most assertive gingerbread cookie."

"Jewish ex-rocker Kallum and former Christian movie good girl Winnie ... both hope to revive their careers by filming a Hope After Dark (think Hallmark Christmas Channel meets Skinimax) biopic of young Santa in the town of Christmas notch. If that description sounds like a lot going on, well, there is, and that's part of the fun of this chaotic Christmas stocking of tropes...[with] plenty of laughs." - Oprah Daily on Holly Jolly Ever After

"From bestselling duo Murphy and Simone comes the hilarious and sexy third installment of the Christmas Notch series. Murphy and Simone continue to mine gold from juxtaposing the expectations set by Hallmark movies with the messiness of real life. Series fans-and anyone looking for Christmas romance with an edgier twist-will find plenty to enjoy." - Publishers Weekly

"This steamy romance has emotional depth and relatable experiences. VERDICT Readers won't be able to put down the third "Christmas Notch" story (following A Holly Jolly Ever After), a quirky, hot opposites-attract romance." - Library Journal (starred review)

"The audacity of this magical author duo to sneak in and steal Christmas in the sexiest way possible. A Merry Little Meet Cute is the charming holiday romp you absolutely need in your life!" - #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey

"A holiday rom-com full of quirky and fun characters, witty dialogue, and over-the-top Christmas cheer. An engaging, unputdownable holiday romance that will resonate with readers." - Library Journal (starred review) for A Merry Little Meet Cute

"Witty and entertaining from first page to last, A Merry Little Meet Cute will delight readers looking for a fresh, funny, fat- and sex-positive romcom. Bee and Nolan, both immensely likeable characters, anchor the sweetly raunchy story, but Murphy and Simone have also created memorable families and communities surrounding the two leads. This book is a joy to read, and readers will be clamoring for more stories set in the same world." - Olivia Dade, national bestselling author of Ship Wrecked

"With plenty of cheeky charm and a cast of superbly nuanced characters, this brilliantly executed rom-com both cleverly skewers and unabashedly celebrates the appeal of squeaky-clean holiday romances, while also championing body positivity in life and love." - Booklist (starred review) for A Merry Little Meet Cute

"Another superbly written, splendidly witty holiday romance featuring another pair of expertly nuanced protagonists and a plot that flawlessly balances sizzling sensual heat and sweet romantic affection while joyfully celebrating body positivity." - Booklist (starred review) on Holly Jolly Ever After

"Well-developed protagonists with immediate chemistry and witty dialogue balance the emotional story as characters process big life changes and family trauma. Skillful, sympathetic writing weaves the conflict seamlessly into the storyline, creating a novel that will make readers laugh, cry, and cheer. Verdict: This sexy joyful romantic comedy from Murphy and Simone (A Merry Little Meet Cute) is a delightful read." - Library Journal (starred review) on Holly Jolly Ever After

"Murphy and Simone's holiday romance is laugh-out-loud funny and so deliciously hot that readers will be glad it's made for chilly weather. A sexy holiday romp that's the perfect combination of naughty and nice." - Kirkus Reviews on A Merry Little Meet Cute

"The holiday romcom of my dreams! Sexy, progressive, hilarious, and full of good cheer. I know what I'm gifting to all my romance-loving friends this year." - New York Times bestselling author Helen Hoang on A Merry Little Meet Cute