Although the A Christmas Notch books do not need to be read in order, readers would get the fullest experience by reading them in publication order, by following this sequence:[9-21]
| Order | Cover | Title | First published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
A Merry Little Meet Cute | 2022[9-12] | Introduces the movie production world and recurring characters. |
| 2 |
|
Snow Place Like LA | 2023[13-14] | Follows supporting crew members after the first film shoot. |
| 3 |
|
A Holly Jolly Ever After | 2023[15] | Expands the world through another production and returning characters. |
| 4 |
|
Seas and Greetings | 2024[16-18] | Moves to a related standalone romance with ties to the wider circle. |
| 5 |
|
A Jingle Bell Mingle | 2024[19-21] | Brings multiple recurring characters together around Christmas Notch. |
1. A Merry Little Meet Cute
A Merry Little Meet Cute (2022)[9-12] launches the series with a sparkling mix of holiday filmmaking, public image drama, and adult entertainment workplaces. As they try to keep scandal away from the movie set, Bee Hobbes and Nolan Shaw attempt to rebuild or redirect their careers.[4]
This book introduces Teddy, Steph, Luca, Sunny, and Angel, who become important in later books.[4]
2. Snow Place Like LA
Snow Place Like LA (2023)[13-14] narrows the focus to Luca and Angel after their connection on the Vermont film shoot. As they meet again in Los Angeles, the story follows the consequences of miscommunication, distance, and professional overlap.[5]
This shorter linked standalone gives two supporting characters from the first book their own central romance.[5]
3. A Holly Jolly Ever After
A Holly Jolly Ever After (2023)[15] returns to Teddy’s film operations and follows Winnie Baker and Kallum Lieberman through another production. This book builds on the series’ interest in public reputation, sexual self-discovery, and the gap between private identity and marketable image.[6]
It also keeps Teddy, Steph, Sunny, and Addison present in the series.[6]
4. Seas and Greetings
Seas and Greetings (2024)[16-18] shifts the setting to Addison Hayes’s cruise venture while preserving the linked-world structure. An anonymous threat, Addison’s guarded public image, and Krysta Morton’s role as her bodyguard create a more contained romance with suspense elements.[7]
Its connection to Addison becomes more meaningful in light of her earlier presence in the series, although it may be read on its own.[7]
5. A Jingle Bell Mingle
A Jingle Bell Mingle (2024)[19-21] returns to Christmas Notch and gathers several continuing threads around Sunny Palmer and Isaac Kelly. This book pairs a new central romance with the town’s holiday folklore, alongside ongoing relationships among Teddy, Steph, former collaborators, and friends.[8]
This standalone romance pays off best after reading the preceding books.[8]
References
- Books in series A Christmas Notch. HarperCollins Publishers.
- Snow Place Like LA. Julie Murphy.
- Seas and Greetings. Julie Murphy.
- A Merry Little Meet Cute. HarperCollins GB. ISBN: 9780008655969.
- Snow Place Like LA. Avon Impulse. ISBN: 9780063264885.
- A Holly Jolly Ever After. HarperCollins GB. ISBN: 9780008655969.
- Seas and Greetings. Avon Impulse. ISBN: 9780063264892.
- A Jingle Bell Mingle. Avon. ISBN: 9780063338210.
- A Merry Little Meet Cute. HarperCollins Publishers.
- A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone. HarperCollins Publishers UK.
- A Merry Little Meet Cute. HarperCollins Publishers Canada.
- A Merry Little Meet Cute. HarperCollins Publishers Australia.
- Snow Place Like LA. HarperCollins Publishers.
- Snow Place Like LA. HarperCollins Publishers Australia.
- A Holly Jolly Ever After. HarperCollins Publishers Australia.
- Seas and Greetings. HarperCollins Publishers.
- Seas and Greetings. HarperCollins Publishers Canada.
- Seas and Greetings. HarperCollins Publishers Australia.
- A Jingle Bell Mingle. HarperCollins Publishers.
- A Jingle Bell Mingle. HarperCollins Publishers Canada.
- A Jingle Bell Mingle. HarperCollins Publishers Australia.