For readers 18+ only!
A Holly Jolly Ever After
Christmas Notch #2
Age range: adult
Following the success of A Merry Little Meet Cute, a new holiday rom-com cowritten by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone—about an actress and a perpetually single former boy-band member reunited as costars on a steamy holiday film.
Kallum Lieberman is the funny one™. As the arguably lesser of the three former members of the boy band INK, he enjoyed his fifteen minutes of fame and then moved home where he opened a regional pizza chain called Slice, Slice, Baby! He’s living his best dad bod life, hooking up with bridesmaids at all his friends’ weddings. But after an old one-off sex tape is leaked and quickly goes viral, Kallum decides he’s ready to step into the spotlight again, starring in a sexy Santa biopic for the Hope Channel.
Winnie Baker did everything right. She married her childhood sweetheart, avoided the downfalls of adolescent stardom, and transitioned into a stable adult acting career. Hell, she even waited until marriage to have sex. But after her perfect life falls apart, Winnie is ready to redefine herself—and what better way than a steamier-than-a-steaming-hot-mug-of-cider Christmas movie?
With decade old Hollywood history between them, Winnie and Kallum are both feeling hesitant about their new situation as costars…especially Winnie who can’t seem to fake on screen pleasure she’s never experienced in real life. She’s willing to do the pleasure research—for science and artistic authenticity, of course. And there’s no better research partner than her bridesmaid sex tape hall of fame costar, Kallum. But suddenly, Kallum’s teenage crush on Winnie is bubbling to the surface and Winnie might be catching feelings herself.
They say opposites attract, but is this holly jolly ever after really ready for its close-up?
Please note: This is a VERY spicy adult romance novel and is intended for readers 18+!
Coming Oct 10, 2023 - Order now
Praise for A Merry Little Meet Cute (#1)
★ Booklist
“Very flirty, a little dirty, and very, very funny…”
★ Library Journal
“A holiday rom-com full of quirky and fun characters, witty dialogue, and over-the-top Christmas cheer…”
Kirkus
“Laugh-out-loud funny and so deliciously hot… readers will be glad it’s made for chilly weather. A sexy holiday romp that's the perfect combination of naughty and nice.”
NPR, 2022 “Books We Love” staff pick
“This holiday romance is naughty and nice and everything in between.”
Olivia Dade, National bestselling author of Ship Wrecked
"This book is a joy to read, and readers will be clamoring for more stories set in the same world."
Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times best-selling author
"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!"
Nisha Sharma, Author of Dating Dr. Dil
"This is what a holiday romance should be!”
Helen Hoang, New York Times bestselling author of The Kiss Quotient
“The holiday romcom of my dreams! Sexy, progressive, hilarious, and full of good cheer.”
Zoraida Córdova, Nationally bestselling author of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina
“Murphy and Simone are a dream team, delivering a deliciously spicy romance perfect for any season.”