Cozy Up for Heartwarming Christmas Fiction
Christmas fiction is a great way to cozy up on a cold day with a cuppa something hot. Here are some titles to get you started!
‘Tis the season for Christmas romances full of mistletoe, miracles, and holiday spirit. Don’t miss these brand-new releases and past favorites from bestselling and award-winning authors. These reads are sure to delight those looking for clean romance novels. Pick up one for yourself and gift another this Christmas.
Historical Christmas Fiction
Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna M. White
With a Downton Abbey-esque reimagining of The Nutcracker tale, this charming novella will transport you to a historical world of snow-frosted towns, sweet sugar plums, and prospects of love.
Plumford Manor is destined to go to Lady Mariah’s estranged childhood friend, a distant relative of her stepfather. When he arrives at the start of the Christmas season, their friendship re-ignites—despite the strong attentions of a certain Danish Lord—and Mariah begins to hope for something more this Christmas season.
An Ivy Hill Christmas by Julie Klassen
Spend a festive Christmas in the English village of Ivy Hill, as divine hope, friendship, and unexpected romance work their magic. Julies Klassen presents a romantic Regency tale of a reformed rake, perfect for Jane Austen fans.
Haunted by an old secret and the shadows of his past, gentleman Richard Brockwell prefers to stay away from Ivy Hill—until his mother threatens to stop funding his carefree life unless he returns for Christmas. Will Christmastime in Ivy Hill, with all of its divine hope, unforeseen surprises, and unexpected romantic encounters, work its magic in his heart?
Dreamy Locations
The Christmas Tree Farm by Melody Carlson
Saving the family Christmas tree farm presents a possibility to start over. Melody Carlson charms and delights with this uplifting Christmas story perfect for fireside reading on a cold December night.
In order to save the family Christmas tree farm that her sister is equally determined to sell, Madison McDowell will have to focus her efforts—and grapple with her old boyfriend who owns the neighboring farms and has plans of his own—if she’s to succeed. After all, the farm deserves a second chance. And perhaps love does too.
A Royal Christmas by Melody Carlson
A contemporary romance of unexpected royalty during the holiday season. This charming novella will sweep you away from the beginning until the happily-ever-after ending.
No-nonsense law student Adelaide Smith doesn’t believe in fairytales. But when she learns she’s the daughter of King Maximillian V, the ruler of a small European principality, she’s swept into a world filled with family mysteries, royal jealousies, and the possibility of her own happily ever after.
Contemporary Christmas Fiction
The Christmas Catch by Toni Shiloh
For fans of the high school sweethearts trope and sports romances, this novella will captivate as an NFL player returns home for Christmas from BIPOC author Toni Shiloh.
After a career-ending injury, NFL wide receiver Jahleel Walker returns to his hometown for Christmas, where he runs into his high-school sweetheart, Bebe Gordon. The connection between them is still strong, but Jahleel has no plans to stay, and Bebe can’t risk him leaving again. Will they take a chance on love or let life sideline them at Christmas?
Meddling with Mistletoe by Liz Johnson
Vacation to the cozy Red Door Inn of Prince Edward Island in this novella of holiday cheer by New York Times bestseller Liz Johnson. For lovers of baking, matchmaking, grumpy sunshine, and forced proximity tropes and themes.
Whitney Garrett and Daniel Franklin find themselves back at the Red Door Inn at Christmastime. Both have bright futures ahead and don’t expect to stay on Prince Edward Island for good. But a little holiday spirit, Christmas pie, and meddlesome matchmaking might just change their plans.
All’s Fair in Love and Christmas by Sarah Monzon
This delightful holiday rom-com balances fun themes of enemies to lovers and witty banter between workplace rivals with mental health representation and heartfelt family dynamics.
Mackenzie Graham’s work crush, Jeremy Fletcher, has barely noticed her—until they compete for the same much-needed promotion. But winning has less to do with work performance and everything to do with showing the most Christmas spirit. As their yuletide duel progresses, it might be more than a job they risk losing.
You Make It Feel Like Christmas by Toni Shiloh
From Christy Amplify Award-winner comes a story in the spirit of your favorite Hallmark Christmas movies of sweet romance. This read is perfect for a holiday pick-me-up and is sure to leave you smiling.
Starr Lewis returns home for the holidays, jobless and single, to attend her sister’s wedding to Starr’s ex-boyfriend. But when her brother’s best friend offers to go with her to the wedding activities and she gives his struggling Christmas shop a makeover, she wonders if the holidays could bring her a love to keep all year long.
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