It is just about December and the lead up to the holidays, which means I’m starting to read holiday romance books to get in the holiday spirit. From small town romance to romance in the city, I’m reading them all. Here are some of my favourite reads so far as well as some reads that I’m excited for.
Books that will be included in the post are below!
- A Christmas Pact by Savannah Sumner
- A Christmas Cowboy by Savannah Sumner
- Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey
- Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth
- 25 Reasons to Hate Christmas and Cowboys by Elle Thorpe
- How the Grump Saved Christmas by Claire Kingsley
- The Christmas Blanket by Kandi Steiner
- The Christmas Exchange by Cali Melle
- Christmas at the Cornish Bakery
- Eating Her Christmas Cookies by Alina Jacobs
- Snowed in with the Player by Rebecca Jenshak
- Good Elf Gone Wrong by Alina Jacobs
- The Mistletoe Problem by Anna Barlow
- Big Nick Energy by Morgan Elizabeth
- A Very Grump Christmas by Jerica MacMillan
- The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese
- Booked for the Holidays by Chelsea Curto
- The Last Cottage on Pinewood Lane by Melissa McClone
- Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
- Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan
A Christmas Pact by Savannah Sumner
Published 1 October 2023
173 pages
Genre: Contemporary Romance
This book is fast paced and makes you want to believe Christmas miracles can happen. It is book one in the series.
Set at a Lodge we follow Madison and Jesse’s fast romance and the complications that happen with broken communication.
Definitely has me wanting to read book two.
A Christmas Cowboy by Savannah Sumner
Published 26 November 2023
163 pages
Genre Contemporary Romance
After being introduced to Lacey and Luke in book one of the series, I’m excited to discover Lacey and Luke’s story.
This book is on my up next pile to read before Christmas.
Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey
Published 3 October 2023
368 pages
Genre Romantic Comedy, Contemporary romance
Tropes: friends to lovers, forced proximity, insta love
I was lucky enough to receive a review copy of this book and I loved it.
I really enjoyed the connection between Melody and Beat.
Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth
Published 25 October 2022
304 pages
Genres Contemporary romance
Tropes age-gap, holiday romance,
Definitely a great book for the season. Damien is possessive of Abbie and sees her as his soulmate straight away. Their interactions were fantastic and definitely going to read the book again.
25 Reasons to Hate Christmas and Cowboys by Elle Thorpe
Published 7 November 2019
174 pages
Genre Contemporary romance
Tropes small town romance,
This book is on my reading list as the FMC (female main character) is from Australia. I have read good things about this novella so it will also be a quick read.
How the Grump Saved Christmas by Claire Kingsley
Published 17 November 2022
339 pages
Genre Contemporary romance
Tropes Grumpy x sunshine, small town, holiday
This has been recommended similar to a Hallmark movie so I’m interested to see if I enjoy it. I’m leaning towards yes- I love the grumpy x sunshine trope.
The Christmas Blanket by Kandi Steiner
Published 23 October 2020
171 pages
Genres Contemporary romance
Tropes second-chance, small town
This is a novella and I’ve read some of Kandi’s other books so I’m excited to read this book.
The Christmas Exchange by Cali Melle
Published 27 November 2023
121 pages
Genre contemporary romance
Tropes friends to lovers, MFM, one bed
A new release I’m excited to read probably in the first week of December.
Christmas at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah Hope
Published 2 December 2021
164 pages
Genre Contemporary romance
Tropes small town romance
Eating Her Christmas Cookies by Alina Jacobs
Published 1 November 2021
478 pages
Genre Contemporary romance
There are mixed reviews about this book so I’m interested in which side I fall.
Snowed in with the Player by Rebecca Jenshak
Published 25 October 2022
117 pages
Genres Contemporary romance
Tropes sports romance, forbidden romance, holiday, brothers best friend
Good Elf Gone Wrong by Alina Jacobs
Published 14 November 2023
589 pages
Genre Contemporary romance
Tropes fake dating, holiday romance, duel pov
The Mistletoe Problem by Anna Barlow
Published 3 November 2022
294 pages
Genres Contemporary romance
Tropes small town, holiday romance
Debut author
Big Nick Energy by Morgan Elizabeth
Publication 24 October 2023
307 pages
Genre Contemporary romance
Tropes Grumpy x sunshine, single mum, cowboys
A Very Grump Christmas by Jerica MacMillan
Published 22 November 2021
317 pages
Genre Contemporary romance
Tropes small town, grumpy x sunshine, single parent, neighbours to lovers
The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese
Published 1 December 2021
185 pages
Genre Contemporary romance
Tropes enemies to lovers, workplace romance, grumpy x sunshine, holiday, forced proximity
Booked for the Holidays by Chelsea Curto
Published 6 December 2022
396 pages
Genre Contemporary romance
Tropes small town, single dad, friends to lovers, grumpy x sunshine, age gap
The Last Cottage on Pinewood Lane by Melissa McClone
Published 14 December 2022
200 pages
Genre Contemporary romance
Tropes small town, figure skating, holiday, cosy read
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
Published 10 November 2021
332 pages
Genre Contemporary romance
Tropes friends to lovers, small town, fake dating
Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan
Published 10 October 2023
320 pages
Genre Contemporary romance
Tropes second chance, holiday
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