Description

Cowritten by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone—a steamy second chance Christmas in July rom-com. 

After Angel and Luca connected on the set of Duke the Halls and had a whirlwind, on-set romance in the literal snow globe of Christmas Notch, Vermont, Luca found himself falling in love. Hard. He’d never been one to believe in fate or true love, but one thing was certain: Angel was his person. He knew it as well as he knew the history of American figure skating. But when Angel left for an art school semester abroad without a word, Luca’s already brittle heart was broken. No one ghosted Luca. Unless he was in a haunted house.

But with the spring semester long over, Angel is back home in Los Angeles for the summer, and unfortunately for Luca, this big town is turning out to be smaller than either of them ever expected.

About the author(s)

Julie Murphy splits her time between North Texas and Kansas with her husband, who loves her, and her cats, who tolerate her. She is the author and coauthor of over twenty books for all ages including Dumplin’ (now a Netflix original film) and the Christmas Notch series cowritten with her best friend, Sierra Simone. When Julie isn’t writing, she’s hunting for the perfect slice of cheese pizza, discovering a new hobby that she will soon discard, and planning her next travel adventure.

Sierra Simone is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and former library employee (who spent too much time reading romance novels at the information desk). Her notable works include Priest, American Queen, and Salt Kiss. She lives with her husband, teens, and two giant dogs in the Kansas City area.

Reviews

“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

"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

“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

"A Merry Little Meet Cute is a diamond-tier rom-com filled with laugh-out-loud hilarity, and sizzling spice. Two talented queens have created a masterpiece that readers will be laughing about for years to come. This is what a holiday romance should be!"  - Nisha Sharma author of Dating Dr. Dil

“This steamy romance has emotional depth and relatable experiences…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) on Jingle Bell Mingle

“Hilarious and sexy…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 on Jingle Bell Mingle

“What do Jewish ex-rocker Kallum and former Christian movie good girl Winnie have in common? They 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. While there are plenty of laughs and a delightful cast of secondary characters, the authors also tackle more serious subjects, such as the damage caused by purity culture, tabloid exploitation of child stars, and the most important question of our time: Is it even possible to make Santa sexy?” - Oprah Daily on Holly Jolly Ever After

“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

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