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A Holly Jolly Ever After

by Julie Murphy · 400 pages · Published October 2022
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3.58 / 5 across 8K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

A sweet, fun Adult contemporary romance built around christmas movie set, second chance, lgbtq+. 400 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Sweet. Fun. Holiday.

Sweet Fun Holiday

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Sweet Fun Holiday
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Content notes

Sexual Content
Christmas Movie Set
Second Chance
LGBTQ+
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
2/5
Core elements
Genre
Contemporary Romance
Holiday
Moods
Sweet
Fun
Holiday
Key Tropes
Christmas Movie Set
Second Chance
LGBTQ+
Ending
Satisfying
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Is A Holly Jolly Ever After spicy?

Low heat (2/5) — some tension and mild scenes.

Who would enjoy A Holly Jolly Ever After?

Readers who love sweet and fun stories with christmas movie set and second chance. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is A Holly Jolly Ever After?

A sweet, fun Adult contemporary romance built around christmas movie set, second chance, lgbtq+. 400 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for A Holly Jolly Ever After?

Content notes include: sexual content. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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