The holidays are upon us! It’s time for eggnog and cheer!
You know what goes perfect with that? A cosy holiday romance you can snuggle up with next to the fireplace, and dream about mistletoe and romance and fun times.
We’ve made a list of popular cosy romance books as well as some indie books for good measure. We’re happy to support indie authors and publishers, and there are some amazing indie holiday reads out there.
Happy reading!
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
It’s the best time of year! Just not for Maelyn Jones, who lives with her parents, hates her job, and has made a huge mistake in her romantic life. Worst of all, that’s the last time she’s going to spend time at her favorite snowy cabin where her family always hangs out during the holidays. That’s when, distraught and desperate, she makes a plea to the Universe: Please, show me what will make me happy. When she opens her eyes, she’s back on a plane, beginning the same holiday all over again. One disaster after another, she spends her days in this weird time loop, trying to figure out how to get out of it. Again and again. Until she finds her true love under the mistletoe.
“Love Actually and Groundhog Day come together to make this fluffy and funny holiday romance. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry… get ready!”
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One Day in December by Josie Silver
Laurie knows that love at first sight is a lie. This isn’t the movies! One day, though, she sees ‘the one’ through the bus window, and then the bus drives away instantly. Laurie fears she’ll never see the boy again. By chance, she is introduced to him at a party later that year. Laurie wants to let go of this nonsense, but maybe fate has other plans for them.
“A really sweet and captivating love story for the ages. The story won’t let you go and the feelings it gives you will last you through the holidays.”
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Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
A sweet and handsome data analyst. A smiley and chaotic Christmas tree farm owner. A lovely small town on the east coast… Stella is about to lose the Christmas tree farm she has loved since she was a child and the only solution she can come up with is entering a contest with insta-influencer Evelyn St. James. Winning the cash prize will surely save the farm… there’s only one problem. She said she owns the farm with her boyfriend, to make it seem like a romantic destination for the holidays, except… there is no boyfriend. That’s where best friend Luka Peters comes in. Will their fake relationship save the farm?
“This is such a lovely and festive friends-to-lovers / fake relationship romance! It’s wholesome and feel-good… perfect for the holidays!”
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One Last Gift by Emily Stone
For as long as she can remember, it has always been Cassie, her brother Tom, and his cocky handsome best friend Sam. Now, each of them is sorted and figured things out, everything is perfect. Until life turns everything upside down. Cassie can’t imagine starting all over again, but then she finds an envelope with her name on it. One last gift to her, and a path to her true love. Will she be brave enough to follow it?
“This book is stunningly heartwarming, full of love and hope. It will take you on a journey full of heart. One of the warmest Christmas stories out there.”
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Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh
Molly and Andrew are supposed to get home to Ireland for the holidays, but their flight is grounded by a snow storm. There has never been any romantic feelings between them, they’re just friends and that’s it. But every year for the past ten years, they have spent the flight from Chicago to Dublin next to each other, sharing updates and drinking bad wine. They’re very different, and yet, they have never dropped the tradition. Now, instead of spending the holidays in the States, Molly vows to get Andrew home for the holidays, which is crazy, but she has a plan. She always does. While the friends conspire, the Universe and the snow is also conspiring against them.
“The cutest and funniest holiday romance book you’ll ever read. Prepare to adore this and laugh out loud like mad this Christmas.”
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The Twelve Dates of Christmas Jenny Bayliss
Kate Turner is happily single, and would happily stay so… but she does love Christmas, and when her best friends tells her about the dating app called Twelve Dates of Christmas, she can’t help but be curious. Twelve perfect festive dates with the area’s most eligible men – yes please! On each date, Kate will learn something new about the man across from her, and more about herself. Let the cheer begin!
“What a cute book! Perfect for fans of small towns and cosy romances.”
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Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey
Manhattan’s shops are all ready and decorated for Christmas. I’m standing in front of Vivant department store, bemoaning the tragedy that is the holiday decoration. Aiden, a man with a twinkle in his eye, asks my opinion and I give him the truth. How was I supposed to know he owns the store? Now I’m working for him, trying to ignore how hot he is, because I have no other choice. I’ve been down on my luck and I have to make this work. I’ll put my heart and soul into decorating, and I’ll try to remember… I’m just window shopping, not looking for trouble in the heart department.
“A super cute holiday romance from the best-selling author Tessa Bailey. A reverse grumpy-sunshine, this will grab you and not let go until you’ve finished! It’s feel-good and hot and everything you want this Christmas season.”
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The Holly Dates by Brittainy Cherry
Holly Jackson is a hopeless romantic. She can’t help but believe in the power of love… even when her fiance left her on Christmas Eve. Grumpy restaurant owner, Kai Kane, is frustrated with the quirky Holly bringing a different date every night. When Kai offers Holly help to find someone, he only wanted her to leave his restaurant already. It was all going great until Kai’s jealousy reared its ugly head unexpectedly. So what now? Will the holidays save the day?
“Such a sweet and steamy grumpy/sunshine holiday romance, starring a black female character, written by a BIPOC author.”
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The Geek Who Saved Christmas by Annabeth Albert
Gideon is the perfect neighbour and always happy to deck his house in cheer for the holidays. Paul is his grumpy Scrooge-like neighbour who never liked the holidays. This Christmas, Gideon wants Paul to participate in the holiday lights fundraiser, so he comes up with a color-coded plan to save Christmas. Follow the grump and the sunshine as they work together during the holidays, and maybe… there’s a chance they not only win the competition, but each other’s hearts, too.
“The perfect queer holiday book to cozy up with. You’ll fall in love with the characters.”
