There’s something about a holiday romance that hits just right, especially when the weather’s chilly, the cocoa is warm, and your coziest blanket is calling your name. Whether you're a sucker for magical meet-cutes, fake dating shenanigans, or small-town charm with a snowy twist, this holiday stack of books has a little something for every romance reader.
Below are 15 of the delightful Christmas rom-coms and holiday romances to load up on before December 25th that I own and love!
Starting with a touch of magic and ending with a Hallmark-worthy twelve-date adventure! Ready to jingle all the way to your bookshelf? Let’s unwrap the list!
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Good Spirits by B.K. Borison
Ghost of Christmas Past meets hopeful romantic.
Nolan is a holiday ghost on autopilot… until his assignment brings him to Harriet York. She’s sweet, sincere, and somehow their fates may already be intertwined. This magical twist on A Christmas Carol is full of swoons, spectral shenanigans, and second chances. One of the most heartwarming holiday reads you’ll pick up this year.
Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace
Grumpy toy maker vs sunshine PR queen in the coziest enemies-to-lovers town.
Clara Davenport is on a mission to fix her family company’s PR crisis in the small town of Fraser Falls. Jack Kelly, the toy designer who was wronged by them, wants nothing to do with her. But sparks fly faster than Santa’s sleigh when Clara sets out to win the town’s heart and maybe Jack’s too. Heartfelt, witty, and full of festive tension, this one is perfect for readers who adore small-town redemption, enemies-to-lovers arcs, and cozy banter.
Mistletoe and Mr. Right by Sarah Morgenthaler
One tranquilizer dart, one mistaken moose, and one broody local bar owner.
When a high-powered socialite returns to Moose Springs, Alaska, to save the town chaos and slow-burn chemistry follow. Packed with festive sweaters, a swoony love story, and a quirky cast, it’s laugh-out-loud funny and charming as heck!
Snowed In by Catherine Walsh
Fake dating with a side of snowstorm.
Megan and Christian make a pact to be each other’s holiday dates to dodge family pressure, but with old flames, new feelings, and a snowed-in cabin, things get very real. This one’s perfect for fans of emotional rom-coms with cozy European charm.
All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox
Enemies to lovers… but make it reality TV.
Country singers Sadie and Max are paired on a hit show and forced to fake a relationship after their duet goes viral. Between onstage sparks and offstage drama, can they fake it ‘til they make it...or fall for real? A fun, festive read full of banter and backstage secrets.
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
A royal fling to remember.
When Vivian tags along on her daughter’s work trip to England, she doesn’t expect a private tour from a royal staffer… or the kiss under the mistletoe that follows. With an older heroine and irresistible slow-burn, this one is a favorite for fans of mature romance and fairy tale magic.
A Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli
From spreadsheets to sparkles.
Niki ditches her safe, sensible life and flies to India for a friend’s wedding and unexpectedly falls for a musician during Diwali. From the lights of Mumbai to the beaches of Goa, this Christmas romance glows with love, music, and self-discovery.
Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin & Marissa Stapley
Strangers, snowstorms, and second chances.
When two women’s travel plans go awry, they’re stranded in a Hallmark-worthy town with unexpected crushes and confessions brewing. With a Christmas movie being filmed, a bridal party in chaos, and love blossoming in the unlikeliest ways, this triple-holiday romance sparkles with humor and heart.
One Christmas Morning by Rachel Greenlaw
Think: The Midnight Library, but make it Christmas.
Eva wakes up in a different life again and again on Christmas Day, seeing through the eyes of friends and coworkers she’s pushed away. With a Dickensian twist, this magical realism romance explores healing, grief, and second chances in a deeply moving way.
A Novel Christmas by Charity Shane
Write what you don’t know… until it shows up at your door.
Saira, a romance author in a slump, begrudgingly heads to a picture-perfect Christmas town to pen a holiday bestseller and sparks fly with a hunky firefighter next door. A delightful love story for bookworms who like their romance extra meta.
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox
Twin switcheroo with double the drama (and kisses).
When a TV baking star and her hometown bakery-owner twin swap lives, they get more than they bargained for especially when two unexpected love interests enter the mix. Wholesome, warm, and deliciously fun.
A December to Remember by Jenny Bayliss
Estranged sisters. Inheritance games. Antique shop chaos.
Three half-sisters reunite in a quirky English town to fulfill their late father’s odd final wishes. With family tension, unexpected romance, and a dash of winter solstice magic, this is a cozy story about reconnection and redemption.
Wrapped with a Beau by Lillie Vale
Movie magic meets small-town charm.
Elisha is determined to land a holiday movie sequel in her hometown. But she’ll need the grumpy (and gorgeous) new owner of the iconic Christmas house to agree first. Forced proximity, enemies to lovers, and snowy hijinks make this one a festive favorite.
Christmas Sweater Weather by Jaqueline Snowe
Best friend’s sister + ski resort = trouble.
Charlotte and Hayden have always kept their distance… until they’re thrown together at a ski lodge for a holiday bachelor party. With mistletoe, one-bed tropes, and forbidden feelings, this steamy, sweet rom-com has Hallmark-but make it spicy energy!
The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
12 men. 12 dates. 1 unforgettable holiday.
When Kate’s friend signs her up for a dating agency, she agrees to give love one last chance. But as each date becomes more disastrous than the last, the real spark might be closer than she realizes. A festive, funny, and heartwarming must-read and soon to be a Hallmark series!
Final Thoughts: What’s Your Perfect Holiday Romance Vibe?
Whether you're here for ghosts and giggles (Good Spirits), twin chaos (The Holiday Swap), or slow-burn sparks (Wrapped with a Beau), this stack offers a perfect mix of sweet, swoony, and a little spicy.
For more holiday reads be sure to check out our list of new holiday reads coming in 2025!
So grab your favorite mug, crank up the holiday playlist, and get reading. Because nothing says joy to the world quite like a fictional snowstorm and a happily-ever-after.
