Holiday Romance Novels Perfect for the Festive Season

If, like me, you adore holidays of all sorts, this curated selection is tailor-made for you. These holiday romance novels are perfect for immersing yourself in the spirit of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even ringing in the New Year!

Holidays have a unique way of bringing people together, don't they? Within the pages of these books, discover love stories unfolding against the backdrop of timeless and cherished holidays, where genuine magic unfurls. Amidst the joy, companionship, and celebration, somehow the main characters also find love in the most unexpected places. Maybe with your Tinder date’s father or your ex-boyfriend’s cousin. Who knows? Love is everywhere during the holiday season!

Big Nick Energy by Morgan Elizabeth 

This heart-warming romance novel is the book you need to pick up if you’re looking for a soft, wholesome holiday romance. With little to no angst,Big Nick Energy tells the story of single mom Shae who decides to join her Tinder match for dinner on Thanksgiving at his dad’s place. There, she meets his dad, Nick, who easily falls for her and her daughters. What follows is a beautiful story of second chances, finding your true love when you least expect it, and enjoying the holidays the right way.

Merry in Spite by Irene Bahrd

For those moments between holiday baking and quality time with loved ones, dive into this novella. "Merry in Spite" is a delightful M/M holiday romance, following Myles as he returns home for Christmas and reunites with his former high school best friend—the one who once broke his heart.

Sinnamon & Golds by Lady Marie

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but holiday romances are forever.Sinnamon & Golds is a steamy novella about a woman who agrees to spend Thanksgiving at her ex’s mother’s house only if her ex doesn’t go. All is good until a handsome man appears at the door and she realizes that she flirted with this man at the market not long ago. Who would have thought that he was her ex’s cousin?!

You Never Forget Your Worst by Millie Perez

Another great holiday romance is Millie Perez’sYou Never Forget Your Worst which takes place during the New Year celebrations. For the readers who love a good ol’ hate to love romance, you won’t be disappointed with this one. The story is centered around Nikki and Alfonso falling in love after seven years of hardcore pining. A trip to the Dominican Republic to celebrate the New Year is not what they imagined but maybe this time they will be able to drop down their walls and be true to each other.

We'll Never Have Paris by Adriana Anders

We’ll Never Have Paris is a delicious, swoony romance novella set in the City of Love. Yes, in Paris! This grumpy/sunshine story features two people who couldn’t be more different. Not really a girl who settles down, Jules is ready to fly away to a new country, a new life, just like always. But then she gets stuck inside an elevator with her grumpy neighbor on Christmas Eve. And everything changes.

Caught on Camera by Chelsea Curto

Caught on Camera is a comforting holiday romance about best friends who agree to fake date during the holiday season. Shawn, NFL’s youngest coach, is present when Lacey’s date doesn’t want to kiss her on the kiss cam at the game. Embarrassed, Lacey doesn’t know what to do until Shawn takes matters into his own hands and kisses her instead. In front of thousands of people. Now, the world believes she’s his girlfriend when she’s not. But what if they pretend to be dating?