Snow Place Like LA and Seas and Greetings: A Christmas Notch in July Collection
By (Author) Julie Murphy
By (author) Sierra Simone
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Avon Books
2nd July 2025
United States
General
Fiction
Contemporary lifestyle fiction
Romance
Paperback
320
Width 135mm, Height 203mm, Spine 18mm
454g
Its twice as hot in this extra steamy Christmas in July two-in-one cowritten by #1New York Timesbestselling author Julie Murphy andUSA Todaybestselling author Sierra Simone. Read the spicy second-chance romanceSnow Place Like LA, then just flip your book over to step aboard a cruise in the sexy rom-comSeas and Greetings. Available for the first time in print!
Snow Place Like LA
Could this summer be hot enough to make the sparks fly again between Angel and Luca
After Angel and Luca connected on the set ofDuke the Hallsand had a whirlwind romance in the literal snow globe of Christmas Notch, Vermont, Luca found himself falling in love. Hard. Hed 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, Lucas 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.
Seas and Greetings
Sink your teeth into this blazing hot queer enemies-to-lovers romp!
This is Krysta Mortons last job. Shes done with being a bodyguard. But when Addison Hayess manager offers Krysta a ridiculous amount of money to keep the high-maintenance singer-turned-influencer safe on a cruise, Krysta cant make herself say no.
Addisons dream of expanding her empire into hotels and cruises is finally within reach. As she curates the passenger experience and oversees the debut runofThe Lion and the Lamb, her first attempt at producing a musical and her ode to all thingsTwilight, security is a must.
With Krystas no-nonsense attitude, Addison is certain her newly hired bodyguard loathes her.Then a steamy shore excursion reveals that Krystas icy shell is hiding her simmering attraction to Addison. But when Addison starts receiving threatening notes and cast members start dropping like food poisoned flies, this cruise isnt turning out to be smooth sailing after all.
This steamy romance has emotional depth and relatable experiencesReaders wont 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 sexyMurphy and Simone continue to mine gold from juxtaposing the expectations set by Hallmark movies with the messiness of real life. Series fansand anyone looking for Christmas romance with an edgier twistwill find plenty to enjoy. Publishers Weekly on Jingle Bell Mingle "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 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 The holiday romcom of my dreams! Sexy, progressive, hilarious, and full of good cheer. I know what Im gifting to all my romance-loving friends this year. New York Times bestselling author Helen Hoang on A Merry Little Meet Cute 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 Simones holiday romance is laugh-out-loud funny and so deliciously hot that readers will be glad its 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
Julie Murphylives in North Texas with her husband, who loves her; her dog, who adores her; and her cats, who tolerate her. After several wonderful years in the library world, Julie now writes full-time. When she's not writing or reliving her reference desk glory days, she can be found watching made-for-TV movies, hunting for the perfect slice of cheese pizza,or planning her next great travel adventure. She is also the author of the young adult novels,Puddin',Ramona Blue,Side EffectsMay Vary,andDumplin'(now a Netflix original film). This is her first book for middle-grade readers. You can visit Julie at www.juliemurphywrites.com. Sierra Simone is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary and historical romance, including Priest, American Queen, and Misadventures of a Curvy Girl. Her work has been featured in Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan magazine, Entertainment Weekly, and Marie Claire. She lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, two children and two giant dogs.