There's nothing that keeps you warm during the winter like a spicy holiday romance novel.
Megan Quinn, Ali Hazlewood, Christina Lauren And more of our favorite authors have Christmas-themed books that are raising our temperatures faster than a blazing fire. Scroll down for the holiday theme Reading recommendations To keep you warm all winter:
“How My Neighbor Stole Christmas” by Megan Quinn
Holiday lover Storee Taylor moves in next door to her Grinch-like nemesis, Cole Black, and decides to enter the town's Christmas Kringle contest just to beat her. In a way, this leads to fake dating, and we all know that's a straight path to swinging around the Christmas tree and inappropriate use of candy canes (literally). Do not read this book publicly unless you are a professional reader.
Macmillan Publishing; Penguin Random House Dear Readers, We've done it again. Us Weekly took to TikTok and read (almost) everything recommended in 2024. After tirelessly searching the pages of various fantasy novels, a few stood out as the best of the year. The romance had its time, thanks to the constant focus on Sarah (…)
“My Favorite Holiday” by Lauren Blakely
Fable and her boss, Wilder, are bridesmaid and best man at a Christmas wedding, but they don't want anyone to feel bad for them. They do the only reasonable thing – a fake date. What starts out as a ploy to make her ex-husband jealous soon turns into something that's not just about cutting down the Fable Tree. Beware of each other we They were still blushing after reading the new meaning Blakely gave to the word “eggnog.”
Can I tell you something? By Holly June Smith
This novel centers on a stressed-out lawyer who goes to her family's chalet for Christmas in France to find that her brother has brought home his roommate, who happens to be her favorite voice-over. Not only will you hear the bells ringing no more, you'll get the full sleigh ride experience. Bonus: Duo audiobook by Adam Gould and Evelyn Rose It's like an extra Christmas present.
“On Holiday” by Christina Loren
The hot holiday romance is official In development at Netflixwhich is great news because Christina Loren (alias of Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings) is one of our favorites. Confused and depressed, May asks the universe to show her what makes her happy – and then dies. She wakes up after her car accident and relives her day, thus beginning a Groundhog Day-like cycle that leads to May learning what and who she really wants. This movie contains a few spicy scenes, so you don't have to worry about your family looking over your shoulder while you read.
Atria Books; Simon & Schuster; Alcove Press; HarperCollins Summer is in full swing, which means there's no better time to settle down with a steamy romance novel. The first half of the year saw the release of several new romance novels centered around LGBTQIA+ characters, including Triple Sec by TJ Alexander and Here by Alison Cochron (…)
“The Nightmare Before Kismas” by Sarah Rush
Prince Nicholas, or 'Coal' as his friends call him, is set to take over as Santa Claus from his father one day. Suddenly his father arranges for him to marry Iris, the Easter Princess, Cole's best friend and his brother's longtime lover. Hex, the Prince of Halloween, arrives to challenge Cole for Iris' hand – but these princes are hotter than chestnuts on an open fire when they're together. Rush has a unique take on holiday romance that's deeper than expected.
“Under the Mistletoe” by Ali Hazlewood, Tessa Bailey, Olivia Dade, Alexandria Bellefleur, and Alexis Daria
Amazon knows what you've been reading, but unlike Santa, they're more than happy to help you stay on the naughty list. The novels in this collection (each under two hours) are all very exciting, but perhaps the best are the ones that made us wait the longest for spice, The harsh winter is with you by Ali Hazlewood. The novel revolves around two former childhood friends, Jimmy and Mark, who come together during the holidays and must finally confront their feelings. Hazelwood is the queen of hot romance, and her fans will be pleased to find her trademark banter, tension, and passion waiting for them under the tree.
