Frosting Her Christmas Cookies

The Frost Brothers #3

by Alina Jacobs

Dear Santa, I do not want a Frost brother for Christmas.

In fact I do not want anything for Christmas—no annoying Christmas carols, no holiday family drama, and no last-minute presents.

And I certainly don’t want to be a bachelorette in The Great Christmas Bake-Off. Yes in the spirit of holiday commercialism, the bake-off is also a date-off and Jonathan Frost is the prize.

I should be hiding away with wine and snacks while waiting for Christmas to end. Instead I’m wearing a reindeer mascot costume and pretending I’m oh-so-excited to meet New York City’s most eligible billionaire bachelor!!! Just look at those blue eyes and six-foot-five tall frame!!! Don’t you want to take him home for the holidays?!?!!

Barf.

Unlike the other bachelorettes, I refused to debase myself and stroke some billionaire’s ego.

Instead, I threw a candy-cane dildo at his stupidly handsome face.

Then I laughed when he yelled at me.

Of course Jonathan couldn’t take the hint. He came around offering to put a little frosting on my Christmas cookies.

I attempted to shank him with a spatula.

He got offended and said that as a judge on The Great Christmas Bake-Off, he was just trying to help.

Sure…

Not that I’m looking for holiday romance.

Christmas is already a stressful time of the year without adding a billionaire in the mix.

Between dodging bake-off sabotaging cousins, applying for a long-shot prestigious museum internship, and trying to survive being broke in Manhattan, I’m up to my black lipstick in my own special nightmare before Christmas.

And it’s making me wound tighter than a nutcracker.

So when Jonathan offers to put some frosting on my cookies—and a few other ornament shaped parts—his washboard abs and sexy smirk start to seem like the perfect stress relief.

Especially when he offers himself all wrapped up in a bow.

So no, dear Santa, I do not want Jonathan Frost, but I won’t say no to his Christmas package!



Frosting Her Christmas Cookies is a standalone holiday romantic comedy. If you love Christmas baking, hilarious holiday hijinks, and a big thick Christmas stocking, then pick up this full-length, steamy romance novel! There are no cliffhangers but there is a very merry (Christmas!) ever after!

Genres: Christmas, Romance, Holiday, Contemporary, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Chick Lit

546 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2021

About the author

If you like steamy romantic comedies with a creative streak, then I'm your girl!

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Reviews

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another copy & paste of the other frost brother books? I’m okay with that.

The over the top “come down my chimney”-esque innuendos? I can deal with that.

Batshit crazy family members thrown in to sabotage a baking competition? Seen it already, ok with it.

Two unlikable main characters, taking and sharing sexual pictures without consent, lying and using someone you love for financial gain, excessive middle child syndrome in a traumatized family (I say this as a middle child in a traumatized family) and an oversexed alcoholic octogenarian?

I’m out.

Song - Nightmare Before Christmas Theme

[Jo | HonkIfYouRead · Rating 1 out of 5]

Hate hate hate….loathe entirely

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Morticia DiRizzo is an artist trying to get accepted into a prestigious internship but in the mean time she needs money to get by. When she is asked to fill in as a contestant on a bachelor bake off cooking show she figures she will get voted out right away and have a chunk of change in her hand. Morticia though is wrong and Jonathan Frost interest in her is peaked.

Jonathan knows Morticia doesn't want to be there, he also knows she doesn't like him one bit. The surly woman has a gift though she cooks like a dream. Jonathan really doesn't want to be with any of the woman on the show but he is trying to promote his Hillrock West Distillery. Everything about Morticia draws Jonathan in and when she uses her artistic flair to help advertise his Distillery he knows he needs her to gain a property he has been working diligently to get. What Jonathan doesn't know is that Morticia is fighting her feelings for him while using him for an art project. Can two complete opposites find happiness with one another?

There is so much more to this story that I don't want to spoil for readers. I was laughing through out, Morticia is a dark woman with a snappish tongue and she is blunt to core. Jonathan is a playboy who is wanting to get Morticia in his bed all the while trying to feign interest in the other contestants. Excellent holiday tale filled with food, humor and romance.

[Audrey Davis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good plot...

I wasn’t very excited for this one after being so disappointed with Eating Her Christmas Cookies. When Morticia was the main character, I wasn’t real sure. But I love a series and I had to finish. I really liked Morticia’s character. And I liked there was a plot that focused on their attraction to one another instead of the sex they were having.

The two things that could have been developed better: Jonathan and Holly. Holly and Morticia were best friends in the last book. How did shills not appear until the end?? And then Jonathan...he was needy and whiny. An underdeveloped character.

[WhyChoose Book Boyfriend Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first time I've read a book by Mrs. Jacobs and also the first book I've read in this series. I believe each and everyone of these books are standalones, so I don't think it really matter what order you read them in.

So I want to say lately or probably for the past year & a half, almost two years I've been reading darker books, academy/bully, reverse harem, and paranormal. So this was the first book in a long time that was light and righteously laugh out funny. I don't think I've laughed so hard (in a good way) at a book in a long time.

I'll start with Johnathan. Now I would usually say that he was Not the type of MC I would like. Ok let's be honest here, Johnathan kinda reminded me of a child, he craved everyone's approval, even people who he shouldn't have been seeking approval from. BUT that being said there was some endearing quality to him and I found myself becoming attached to him, maybe it was my momma heartstrings rooting for him. Also he was just down right hilarious.

Ok and now on to Morticia, the goth style Christmas hating woman (Their ages were never specifically mentioned but I would assume mid-20's). Whom had evidently been asked by a friend to decorate the set of The Great Christmas Cook-Off Show. Now for being a person whom seems to hate Christmas, she definitely seems to have a knack for decorating for it or that could be because artsy. I liked Morticia underneath all her gothic vibes, she's witty and has quick timed sarcastic comebacks. Also she was quite funny also.

This was a Fun Lighthearted Holiday-ish (although could be enjoyed anytime of the year) Funny Book. Hey and don't worry there's enough drama from the Cook-Off show to the families to keep ya entertained. I'm definitely going to check out this authors other books.

I'm giving this book 4.5 Stars out of 5!!!

[Karl Schaeffer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Guilty pleasure, usually read a holiday rom-com or two during the holiday season. (Guess I've sat thru too many Hallmark Christmas movies.) The BH picked this one up at the library (totally socially distanced,of course). In the author's own words, "If you like steamy romantic comedies with a creative streak, then I'm your girl!" Woo! A quick brainless read, heavy on the sexual innuendo, heavy on the breathing and heavy on articles of clothing being removed and flung about. And of course, it all takes place during the Christmas season. Not quite what I expected, but turned out to be entertaining.

[Marty Sandvik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Morticia has no interest in being in the Christmas Bake off this year or winning Jonathan Frost this year's eligible Frost bachelor. She just wants to get her Getty internship and move to California. Morticia with her goth Halloween loving ways is definitely not Jonathan's usual type but he can't seem to stop thinking about her, the one big problem is she's not interested in him at all and seems to hate him. As the competition goes on and she fails to be eliminated her competitive streak wins out and she wants to beat her evil cousin Keely. She also finds herself falling for Jonathan but due to misunderstandings and betrayals the two of them almost lose each other.
I love Morticia and Jonathan together. They are a great opposites attract couple who really seemed to get each other despite being so different. This book was not short on laughs and romance and especially steam and has convinced me to binge the rest of Alina's books. Another character in this I found interesting was Belle, she's been in the previous books but this book really made me wonder about her backstory and I love that she is so supportive of all her younger brothers.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this whole series!! Nothing better than a Halloween loving goth girl being forced to participate in a Christmas Bake-off…Morticia wants nothing to do with the billionaire Jonathan Frost or his business but slowly he melts her heart with a cat and lots of good loving!! Through in some crazy cousins, secrets between them both, and an old sex crazed art lady across the street and it’s a recipe for greatness!!

[Ashley Cantrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love me some Christmastime Frost brothers. This one isn’t really swoony or “melt your heart” Christmas, just festive and spicy really.

[Melinda Swaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I challenge you to not find something to smile or laugh about in almost every single chapter, it is just that funny and feel-good…with steamy moments throughout!!!

There are so many laugh-out-loud moments right the way throughout the book that keep you hooked and make the book so easy to read. I challenge you to not find something to smile or laugh about in almost every single chapter, it is just that funny and feel-good…with steamy moments throughout. I just can't explain how much I loved this book - so instead I’ll just suggest you read it for yourself! Looking forward to going back to the Harrogate for Hunter and Megan story. Super excited!! Happy reading everyone!

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars


Morticia DiRizzo is a freelance designer, art student, and social media maven. She was tasked to decorate The Great Christmas Bake-off set as thirteen bachelorettes bake their way into an eligible millionaire's heart. Morticia is a cynic with the concept but willingly accepted the job as she waits for news on her internship application on the West Coast.

Jonathan Frost is the bachelor in the Bake-off and one of the Frost brothers but believes he's God's gift to womenkind that this erks Morticia to no end. He tries his hardest to get on Morticia's "naughty, annoying list" to instill a reaction. Too bad that his body is not getting the message of annoying jests = unattractive bachelor!

Frosting Her Christmas Cookies is an enemies-to-lovers book and is also the third installment in the Frost Brothers series. It brings a mix of The Bachelor merged with the Great British Bake-off with an American twist and a lot more drama as the former versus the latter. It follows a show with Jonathan, the millionaire businessman/ bachelor, and the thirteen "single lady bakers" vying for his attention while winning through yummy baked goodies with the holidays' theme and promoting Jonathan's liquor company's (Hillrock West Distillery) products in the process. It is a genius plot, and to quote Morticia - "free labor" as contestants would need to use, incorporate, and even promote the items of their choosing - outside the baking scope.

It is told from Morticia and Jonathan's POV. Readers will get a front-seat look into the crazy musing minds of these two fascinating protagonists. They are enemies but not really - if you get my drift. Their chemistry on and off-set are North and South, hot to cold varieties BUT this love-hate relationship borders more into the former!

Fair warning: the book is lengthy. It has a lot of things going on but slowly. There will be parts that feel dragging and might deter readers. Take note that it is thirteen contestants, so roughly twelve challenges with a lot of craziness in between. The book's entertaining moments are discovering the next challenge and extra "free labor" tasks paired with it. There are also a few backstories in between the contest and Jonathan and Morticia's sizzling chemistry that will make your jaw drop! I kid you not that I could not have imagined the twist at two-thirds of the book. Be patient and read on; things get hairily interesting, if not crazier!

The story could have been a simple task and easy money for Morticia. She could have "thrown" the competition by making an awful dessert, get voted off, collect her check, and move to the West Coast! But that would not make a good story. Instead, Morticia is a ball-buster, uber-competitive, would rather eat crow than have other bakers beat her in baking. More to the storyline meets the eye, from ingredients sabotage - the return of "past flames" - crazy cousins - relatives who belittle everyone and more! It gets a lot messier for Morticia and Jonathan as the story progressed more. I did not know whether to laugh, cry, be angry, or breathe as things unfolded by the middle of the book. I would advise readers to keep reading because these crazy elements get the story moving back to a good pace!

There are more layers to Morticia, and Jonathan than one meets the eye. Yes, the laughs and jokes will make readers forget the lingering resentment of their backgrounds. Both of them have their share of family inflicted trauma. I felt for both of them - they did not deserve what happened to them. There was a bit more childhood trauma inflicted between the both of them than I expected. A lot of their reactions to situations were grossly misunderstood by the people around them. It wasn't good for one's mental health, especially for Morticia's side. Both of them did not have a sense of belonging, even if they have a sibling or two around them. Both main characters shared the same abandonment and betrayal issues because of their crazy family members and relatives.

I can now understand better how Morticia turned her past into strength to channel her energy to her ambition and goals. She did not turn cruel or even sought revenge when she could have. Comparing both main characters - Morticia did well for herself and was fortunate to have later Grandma Mimi guiding and loving her for who she is.
On the other hand, Jonathan had a load full of siblings that didn't even seem to help him. He still felt alone and had to seek approval in whatever place he can find it, even if it is from the people who abandoned him.

I enjoy learning the different desserts and baking techniques in the book. I am sure that it was not easy for the author to write about these traditional foods with tips on making the cookie softer, moist, etc. I felt like I was Jonathan eating these liquor inspired desserts!

I love the supporting characters in the book. They are stellar in their own right! Without their crazy antics, convincing justifications, and controlling ticks, Morticia and Jonathan will not be who they are. My favorite is the lovely eighty-year-old lady, Dorothy, and her pet geese, who Jonathan tries to butter up for something. She is a cross between Mother Goose and Little Bo-Peep! Dorothy is a memorable character with her creativity and vulgar thoughts that comes out of her mouth on more than one occasion.

Overall, I love the witty banter, strong characters, and the supporting characters! This book had my cheeks sore from all the chuckles, giggles, and laughs that beat out all the humor books I have read in the past. There is no denying how Morticia's personality is the perfect balance to the cocky, straight-laced Jonathan. The book, scenes, and chemistry is believable and work well together. The back part of the book has an interesting shared recipe that I cannot wait to try.

[Carolyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much drama

< sigh > I really dislike leaving negative reviews, however, this book really bugged me. I wanted to like it. It had so many 5 stars ratings. Dating shows and Bridget Jones’ Diary knock off’s are one of my favorite tropes.

This book simply has too many things happening, it’s too much. Both Jonathan & Morticia are simultaneously lying & using each other and to themselves. Jonathan is too whiny & needy to believable as an alpha billionaire forging his own empire. The goth tragic artist who’s mother abandoned her, dumping her with family that set about causing her horrific trauma is just stupid.

Add to that all the long descriptive scenes of making elaborate deserts and meals just prolongs the story unnecessarily.

I give it 3 stars and that’s being generous.

[Ashley Allen · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF’d at 70%. In my entire life, I have DNF’d maybe 3 books. This one makes 4. I bought these books hoping to have some cute spicy holiday books to read over the holidays, but I absolutely refuse to read the same book 4 times. They all follow the same plot. Literally. Bake show, jealous girl trying to sabotage the MC, billionaire trying to make more money. The first 3 books in the series even have the same first time spicy encounter with the male MC “eating cookies” so to speak, on the kitchen counter. It’s the same story. Over and over and over again. Do yourself a favor… read the first book and stop. If you’ve read the first one, you’ve read them all. No need to waste money on the rest.

[E. N. Crane · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute and spicy

I admit, I read book 4 before book 3. While they are definitely predictable RomCom/SpicySizzle, I love Christmas… and sarcasm… and animals. So after Licking, I wanted to know about Morticia and bought frosting and stayed up 10 hours reading it instead of sleeping. I have no regrets.

[McKinsey Jones · Rating 1 out of 5]

Every book uses the same formula as book 1. CEO brother meets bake-off contestant and then the crazy family shows up. Couldn’t finish series.

[Proserpine · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25🌟

smirking grinning giggling laughing chortling snorting wheezing gasping screaming throwing up

Well… whoa. What a step up this was. I went in with decent expectations, still feeling a bit wary after being disappointed by the last book (which read like a cheap copy‑paste of the first). But this one? Easily the best so far. Sure, the familiar outline is still here, like the meddling ex, the sabotage subplot, the corny yet funny banter, but there are enough differences to keep it fresh. Most importantly, this couple has cats, which instantly won me over. And yes, Morticia and Jonathan have officially become my favorite pairing in the series.

Frosting Her Christmas Cookies takes the familiar bake‑off setup and injects it with chaotic fun through Morticia DiRizzo, a goth‑leaning artist who wants nothing to do with Christmas cheer, baking competitions, or Jonathan Frost—the billionaire bachelor at the center of this season. Morticia only agrees to join the show for quick cash while she waits on her dream art program internship, expecting to be eliminated immediately. Instead, her sharp tongue, dark humor, and unexpected culinary talent keep her in the game, much to Jonathan’s fascination. He’s supposed to be promoting his distillery, not falling for the contestant who openly despises him, but Morticia’s artistic flair and blunt personality prove irresistible.

What follows is a classic opposites‑attract romance that had me chortling until I gasped, laughing breathlessly, wheezing, kicking feet, cartwheeling like the mad girl I am. Jonathan and Morticia's banter bites, their chemistry simmers, and when it finally boils over, the passion is fiery enough to rival gingerbread spice. Morticia’s competitive streak drives her to outdo her cousin, while betrayals and misunderstandings nearly derail her connection with Jonathan. The Keely and Sarah subplot had me so mad I nearly threw my device at the wall. But despite that irritation, the banter and chemistry between Morticia and Jonathan (plus Salem and Cindy Lou Who, the cats) made the journey worth it. Their sudden‑yet‑slowburn chemistry sometimes felt uneven, but honestly, I barely cared, because the humor between them was so off the charts it carried the whole book.

The real highlight here is the comedy. Nearly every chapter delivers laugh‑out‑loud moments, sharp one‑liners, and chaotic antics that keep the story lively. Morticia’s unapologetic grumpiness sets her apart from the usual holiday rom‑com heroine, and Jonathan’s playful charm finds its match in her refusal to play nice. Together, they’re entertaining, steamy, and surprisingly sweet beneath all the snark, equal parts Hallmark parody and Food Network spectacle, with cats and smutty puns sprinkled in. And yes, the third breakup nearly pushed me over the edge again, but Jonathan’s grovel act by sending Morticia a cat picture and admitting his stupidity, helped redeem it. His so‑called grand gesture wasn’t grand at all, but the humor behind it made me laugh instead of roll my eyes. 🤣

To wrap it up, it’s bold, funny, and delightfully over‑the‑top. Yes, it sticks to the familiar Frost brothers formula, but Morticia’s dark sarcasm and Jonathan’s polished charm (they couldn’t be more opposite, yet somehow, they click—duh) make this one stand out. Think hot honey gingerbread: unexpectedly fiery, a little absurd, but impossible to put down. A lighthearted holiday romance that thrives on humor, chaos, and spice that is perfect if you’re craving festive fun. 🍪🎄

Gigantic props to Scott Rider and Beth Roeg for breathing life into this audiobook. Even without a duet setup, their performances blended seamlessly and pulled me right into the story. Scott's captured Jonathan’s polished, controlled edge with ease, while Beth gave Morticia the perfect mix of sarcasm, bite, and hidden warmth. Together, they struck a rhythm that felt natural and engaging, bringing the characters vividly to life. I absolutely loved their voices and am dying to hear them paired again—ideally in a full duet format (because duh, a girl can hope). They truly complement each other so well, making the narration one of the highlights of the whole listen. 😩🫶🏻

Now, now... two Frost brothers to go, and my curiosity is only growing. Matt and Oliver have been lurking since book one, popping up here and there, and finally it’s Matt’s turn. There’s no clear hint yet about who he’ll encounter, and judging by the blurb, the bake‑off might not even continue in the next book. But hey, let’s see what kind of chaos awaits. So yes, I’m barreling with force into Licking Her Christmas Cookies like it owes me another festive chaos. 💥🏃🏻‍♀️

[Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle · Rating 4 out of 5]

If The Great Christmas Bake-Off were a real show, the Frost brothers would own half the network by now. In Frosting Her Christmas Cookies, we’re back for round three of billionaires falling in love via competitive baking, and this time, it’s Jonathan Frost’s turn to get frosted. Enter Morticia DiRizzo—a woman who would rather staple mistletoe to her forehead than participate in a Christmas romance. She’s a wedding dress designer with no patience for holiday fluff, baking competitions, or, most importantly, Jonathan himself. Unfortunately for her, the producers of this season’s bake-off have other plans.

Morticia is everything a Christmas rom-com heroine shouldn’t be—sarcastic, unimpressed, and allergic to holiday cheer—and that’s what makes her so fun. Jonathan is rich, polished, and used to being in control, but Morticia? She’s here to ruin his carefully curated billionaire life, one scathing remark at a time. Their chemistry is a slow simmer that eventually boils over, delivering plenty of spice (and not the kind found in gingerbread).

By now, the Frost Brothers series has fully embraced its own brand of ridiculousness, and this book leans in hard. There’s reality TV sabotage, over-the-top holiday decorations, and a romance that starts out as antagonistic as it gets. The humor is sharp, the romance is hot honey gingerbread-level sweet and spicy, and the overall tone is pure chaotic fun. Yes, it’s yet another bake-off romance (seriously, how many seasons does this show have?), but Morticia’s unapologetic grumpiness sets this one apart.

If Eating Her Christmas Cookies was sugar cookie-level sweet and Tasting Her Christmas Cookies leaned into cinnamon spice, Frosting Her Christmas Cookies is hot honey gingerbread—unexpectedly bold, slightly fiery, and impossible to put down. It’s over-the-top, a little absurd, but undeniably fun. Four stars for delivering another round of holiday chaos with a heroine who gives zero candy canes about Christmas cheer.

[Jen · Rating 2 out of 5]

The writing isn’t bad. Has some fun and funny moments and even though it was about 200 pages too long, it mostly kept my interest. And I do like the Christmas theme and it was kind of cool that it was the woman who hated Christmas this time since it always seems to be the guy.

That’s where the fun ends. There were so many problems with this:
1. Way over the top unbelievable characters. Just too insane by half. The cousins were truly insane. Not really funny but actually a bit scary because they seemed to be willing to do anything including framing a teenage cousin for attempted murder and getting her locked up (this is referenced early as back story so I don’t consider it spoiler).
2. Too many peripheral characters who have nothing to do with the story but I’m sure are crossover from another series. But no explanation of who they are or how they relate to the MCs.
3. So many pages spent on describing baking desserts. So. Many. And it’s frustrating because it’s clear that the author knows just enough to write good descriptions but technically a lot of the baking methodology was just wrong and wouldn’t really work IRL. Which was distracting to me. Could have easily pulled out 100 pages of just baking descriptions. Boring.
4. The tension between the MCs evaporates very quickly but they don’t actually have sex until much later and once they do it’s way too often. Which also makes that boring as well.
5. Semi Spoiler:
They lying to each other almost the whole time and then for some weird reason she feels it’s ok to take compromising pictures of him without his consent and use them in her art project. Not cool way to start a long term relationship.

2.5 stars

[M · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good, but Liked it least of the other books

I would have liked this more but I found Morticia slightly unlikable. And I think Jonathan was portrayed as a little bit too shallow.

Who I really didn’t like in this book was Belle and Greg. Belle is too mean to her brothers, not treating them like grown men. It’s understandable that she raised them although it wasn’t her responsibility and thus she felt cheated and used - so left them for years.

But when she returns they are all fully grown men and she should’ve treated them as such, with more pride and respect.

Greg is mean. Unnecessarily so. He needs to be brought down and humbled, and he needs to be helped to realize that he is actually behaving just like his father. Manipulating and using people for his own gain without regard for their feelings or what it might do to their lives. He really is exactly like his father.

One more thing, this is the third book I believe with the baking contest. I do not like the fact that they continue to allow contestants to get away with sabotage and cheating. Turning a blind eye to it and just telling the contestants to get over it and go on with it. That frustrated me. And I think it went on for too many episodes. I was kind of sick of it by the time the last episode was written about.

The redeeming thing about this book was continuing to see returning characters from earlier books involved in the story. There was some humor, but mostly this book left me feeling frustrated.

[Kat’s Corner ♡︎ · Rating 3 out of 5]

𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐻𝑒𝑟 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑚𝑎𝑠 𝐶𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑏𝑦 𝐴𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑎 𝐽𝑎𝑐𝑜𝑏𝑠

𝟯.𝟱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀
🌟🌟🌟.✨

I really enjoy Alina’s writing style, it’s fun, witty, fast paced, and i just always have a great time. I thought I was going to enjoy this book a lot more considering I love the idea of Morticia, but I didn’t love it as much as the other one I read a few weeks ago.

First, I did enjoy Morticia’s personality, we love a goth bb, I didn’t really like Johnathan’s character too much tbh. He was whiny, and obsessive honestly.

Secondly, there was so much drama, and usually I’m all about the drama but idk it just wasn’t doing it for me in this book. The cattiness was annoying, it didn’t add much to the story for me.

Third, there was a scene where things happened when Morticia was very intoxicated and barely remembered it in the morning, and it rubbed me the wrong way. Almost came across as SA, even if she enjoyed it. She wasn’t sober enough to consent to anything. So big yuck from me.

Lastly, I think their conflict was annoying, they were both dumb, and petty in their fighting. Their chemistry other than sexually wasn’t there for me, and sex doesn’t make a relationship or chemistry.

In Conclusion, this was one of the weaker books in the series and I feel a bit disappointed because I had higher expectations for it. It was still a fairly fun time, though. Til next Christmas, farewell to these holiday novels 🍻

[Anita Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book just like I love all of her books. It was so great getting to know Morticia better, getting to see different sides of her. I can’t believe this Christmas bake off is still going on and now it’s kind of like the bachelor and Christmas bake off. The one thing that always gets on my nerves is how many times the mean girl does bad things to our heroine when cooking and no one sees it, it drives me crazy. I love Jonathan and I feel really bad for him because he really wants a relationship with his parents and keeps trying to make excuses for them but he’s so hurt and so saddened by them not being together as a family. They treat him terribly, his parents are just awful. I really enjoyed the soft moments between him and Belle, him being the little brother, it was sweet. The parts of the book with the cats is just adorable. A lot of drama, action, of course sex scenes, and so many funny parts. As usual I loved reading about all of the many numerous characters I’ve already met and read about in her past books. I love this whole interlocking story lines across many of her numerous series and I can’t wait for even more of her books. I loved the ending of this book and I’m so excited to read the novella.

[Sadie Forsythe · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am starkly divided on how I feel about this book. On one hand really enjoyed it. I read a good bit of it with a stupid smile on my face and laughed so often that my husband was finally like, “What?” The writing is sharp and witty, and the editing is clean.

On the other hand, I thought it got too ridiculous at the end and was far too long. I started skimming past all the cooking descriptions and eventually even the sex scenes, just to move everything along. Plus, there is quite a lot of repetition. Most chapters start with yet another reiteration of either Morticia or Jonathan’s quandary. I promise I hadn’t forgotten since the last chapter.

Plus, I just couldn’t quite overlook the irony of Jacobs writing a strong Fuck the Patriarchy, Feminism Rawr female character into a story in which she wins the coveted Mrs. position with her traditionally feminine skills and at the expense and narrative degradation of the other female contestants. So, the Morticia may be all Feminism Rawr, but the book sure isn’t (because of the representation of women, not the baking). I have to wonder if Jacobs was leaning into that irony or painfully unaware of it.

Mostly, however, I enjoyed it, even if I wish it had been a hundred pages shorter.

[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my least favorite book of the series so far. The only reason this got 3 stars was because I really liked Morticia. If there was no Morticia, this would’ve definitely been a 1 to 2 star rating. Sexual Christmas puns were a bit too much and giving icky vibes.. also it didn’t help they mostly came from Jonathan who I wanted to throw off a building.

Morticia was the perfect artistic, spooky girl during Christmas. Dressed in all black, has a twin named Lilith, and a black cat named Salem.

Morticia works for Romance Creative Production and was put on The Great Christmas Bake-Off as a contestant. Surprise! Winner gets a billionaire (Jonathan). During the competition, she has ongoing family drama that she has to deal with along with her career and love life.

Now let me count the ways of how I hated Jonathan…. I found Jonathan super annoying. He’s naïve and acts super childish. . He was so over conceded that it was such a turn-off. Throughout the book he struggles with abandoned issues and it over the top in my opinion. Every chapter in his POV I felt it was always “poor me.” Like sir, your a billionaire get your act together…..

However. I do feel like the narrators did excellent. I loved Beth’s voice playing Morticia.

[Nishell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Frosting Her Christmas Cookies is the third book in the Frost Brothers series by Alina Jacobs, and it delivered exactly what I expected. With its mix of humor, drama, miscommunication, and plenty of spice, this book feels like a mash-up of a Hallmark holiday movie, a Food Network cooking competition, and HBO after dark.

While enjoyable, it follows the same formula as the previous books in the series—a predictable, simple outline with a focus on new characters. It’s not the type of book that demands emotional investment or deep concentration, but it’s a fun, lighthearted read if you’re in the mood for some laughs and steamy scenes.

The real highlight of this book, and the series as a whole, is Alina Jacobs’ knack for humor. Her clever smutty puns and comedic timing keep the story entertaining. Without the humor, I probably wouldn’t have continued reading. That said, it’s the humor that sets her apart and keeps me coming back for more.

If you’re looking for an easy, fun holiday read, Frosting Her Christmas Cookies delivers on its promises. I’ll likely continue with the series for the laughs alone.

⭐️ 3.5/5 | 🌶️ 4/5

[Kristen Lewendon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love shenanigans and snarky misfit heroines, and I can work with man-child alphas who grow up by the end of the story. I like big books, not gonna lie. But I felt like there was a bit more book than this story really needed. All of it was entertaining and my sides still hurt from laughing so hard. I just would have preferred if there wasn’t quite so much to go through to get to the end. Like the previous pair of Frost brothers, this too is set against the backdrop of The Great Christmas Bake-Off and they share a lot of the same cast of crazy family members, friends, and frenemies. Jonathan and Morticia are lying through their teeth to each other and themselves. We all know their house of cards is going to come tumbling down around their ears, the big surprises really are just when and how. And the crash is not at all how I was imagining it. I have so much fun with the seeds the author plants for what may be coming next in her world, and I am very curious to see which one she’s going to cultivate next.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars
This a hilarious holiday romance. I literally couldn't put this one down. I mean it's got is off the wall crazy, but it so works. I laughed from start to finish. Reading this book just out me in a good mood. I loved Morticia. I want to be friends with her and her little group. Fun will be had. I mean she has a cat she takes everywhere. That is my kind of people. Plus Jonathan ends up getting a cat as well. For me that is swoon worthy material. Morticia and Jonathan are great. I loved the banter and the back and forth between them. They had stand out personalities. This is full blown crazy Christmas (which fits me), but Morticia is not a fan of the holiday so it's hilarious when she gets roped into participating in a holiday bake off. I would highly recommend this one because you will be entertained from start to finish.

[Kimberly Gordon-Bercich · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not You

XXX! Adult content, reader discretion advised. From the moment the plastic candy cane fit him in the face Johnathan was smitten with Morticia. Morticia was only in the stupid baking contest for stupid Christmas (her words) for the money. She needed to forget the handsome judge who would not leave her alone. He was a distraction. A very fine distraction. When they both started lying to each other and themselves, however, things get murky and complicated. Will this be a Merry Christmas or a three alarm dumpster fire? Oh, don’t forget the other contestants who are in the baking contest for the dating contest. Nothing like the drama of women fighting over a man via baked goods.

[Sarah Letts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Out of the series, I think I enjoyed this one the most. Although not a fan of the other books as much (2-3 stars) I couldn’t not keep going with the series. I plan on finishing it and noticing that the other character brothers the svensons also have a series, I will most likely read those too next year just to see how character overlaps and follow up happen. I only read these during the holiday season so I will most likely just finish the next book of the series.

I think what I enjoyed about this one more than the others was that the character wasn’t the typical fancy person you would expect to be protrayed. While there was still an extremely similar write up than the other ones, I liked the character explorations a little more. It didn’t seem as fantasied.

[Cathylynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a warm and funny holiday story. I enjoyed the fact that Moriticia is not a Christmas Fan and Jonathan seems to be one. There is a bake off with Jonahton being the prize and money. I laughed and thought the chemstry between the two was off the pages. The story flowed and it was easy to stay with it through the story. It was a please to read the plot was great and the characters made the book work. Now I need to go back and read the other books in the series. If they are like this book it will be an enjoyable time.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Reena · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Great Christmas Bake-Off is back!!!

Remember Morticia from Harrogate? The goth Halloween lover who hates Christmas? If there was ever a Grinch, that would be her. Commisioned to decorate the Frost Tower for The Great Christmas Bake-Off, she finds herself a contenstant not only for the baking part, but as an eligible bachelorette for Jonathan Frost's heart as well!!!

Another laugh-out-loud installment in the Frost Brother saga (which is interconnected with Alina's other series), full of banter, steamy encounters, hillarious side characters and plenty of suggestive wordplay, that will make your day (or week)!!!