20 Holiday Romances That’ll Keep You Warm And Cozy This Winter
Holiday Romances To Snuggle Up With This Season
I can’t believe it’s ‘tis the season time already! Cold weather, holiday cheer, Christmas flicks! This is my faaavorite season, but for some reason this year, I’m still not quite there yet. My brain is stuck on autumn time. And, actually, when I went to get the mail one day earlier this week, I thought to myself, it finally looks like autumn in our front yard. Maybe that’s why. With our Carolina weather, we don’t typically get a white Christmas or a white anything during the winter, but that’s something I’ve always associated with Christmastime! And we’ve been traveling a bit, so our normal routine is a bit off. But, regardless, I need to kick my holiday rear into gear or it’ll be the new year before I’ve had a chance to even decorate.
But anyhoo. Back to these holiday romances! Last year, I didn’t partake in all the holiday books for some reason. I don’t know why! But I knew this year I wanted to. From a couple of young adult contemporary romances to TIME TRAVEL and all the new adult chick-lit there’s bound to be something that will make your days merry and bright this holiday season. I’ve divided the books up by Young Adult and Adult/New Adult, and then categorized the Adult/New Adult books further - Clean Romances, Travel, Soul Stirring, Feel Good & Fun - since there are so many more of those. So without further ado, let’s check out the books!
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YOUNG ADULT Holiday Romances
Adult/New Adult Holiday Romances
Young Adult Holiday Romances
These are two young adult holiday romances that I’ve had my eye on this year! Young Adult can be hit or miss for me sometimes, especially in the romance department, but I’ve only heard good things about these so far. Hopefully, I’ll be able to check them off my TBR list this year! I’ve denoted a little bit more about each book below its title. The book descriptions (“About The Book”) come directly from Goodreads! Tap the book cover to add to your Goodreads TBR.
So, This is Christmas by Tracy Andreen
CATEGORIES: Christmas/Holiday, Family, Contemporary Romance
SERIES APPROVED: So, This Is Christmas Series
The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo
CATEGORIES: Christmas/Holiday, Bookish MC, Cozy Local Inn Setting
Adult & New Adult Holiday Romances
And now we’ll head into the Adult and New Adult romances! All of these have caught my eye at one point or another, and I’m hoping to kick off my holiday romances with A Cross Country Christmas and In A Holidaze. In this section, I’ve grouped these 18 reads into subgenres where I thought they made the most sense - Clean Romance, Travel, Soul Stirring, Feel Good & Fun - to help define them better for you. Descriptions are again pulled from Goodreads and I’ve listed additional genres and categories below each title!
- Clean Romances -
A Magical New York Christmas by Anita Hughes
CATEGORIES: Christmas/Holiday, NYC, Contemporary Romance, Dual Timelines
Kiss The Girl by Melanie Jacobson
CATEGORIES: Christmas/Holiday, Fake Dating, Small Town
- Travel -
A Cross Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh
CATEGORIES: Enemies to Lovers, Chris Evans Look-a-Like love interest, Road Trip
A Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday
CATEGORIES: Modern Fairy Tale, NYC, Steamy Romance
SERIES APPROVED: A Princess for Christmas Series
The Tourist Attraction by Sarah Morgenthaler
CATEGORIES: Alaska, Cozy Small Town, Grumpy x Sunshine
SERIES APPROVED: Moose Springs, Alaska Series
The Plight Before Christmas by Kate Stewart
CATEGORIES: Slow burn, Steamy, Forced Proximity
Coming December 19th, 2021
Jingle Wars by R. Holmes & Veronica Eden
CATEGORIES: Steamy, Enemies to Lovers, Grumpy x Sunshine, Dual POV
In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren
CATEGORIES: Time Travel, Groundhog Day, Magical Realism
- Soul Stirring -
Always, In December by Emily Stone
CATEGORIES: Tearjerker, Loss of Parents, Potentially Not A HEA
One Day In December by Josie Silver
CATEGORIES: Time Lapse, Dual POV, Love Triangle
This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens
CATEGORIES: Fate, New Year’s Eve, Time Lapse
Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis
CATEGORIES: Fate, Blizzard/Snowed In, Grief/Family
- Feel Good & Fun -
Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey
CATEGORIES: Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine, Age Gap/Forbidden Romance, Steamy
The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
CATEGORIES: Holiday Dating, LOL Moments, England
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox
CATEGORIES: Identical Twins, Life Swap, Small Town
Faking Under the Mistletoe by Ashley Shepherd
CATEGORIES: Workplace Romance, Fake Dating, Grumpy x Sunshine, Banter
Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist by Codi Hall
CATEGORIES: Music, Friends to Lovers, Fake Dating, Christmas Tree Farm!
SERIES APPROVED: Mistletoe Romance Series
The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese
CATEGORIES: Novella, Own Voices, Grumpy x Sunshine
- Bonus -
[UPDATE: 12/23/21}
If you read one more holiday romance this season, MAKE IT THIS ONE! I finished it a couple of days ago and am still swooning.
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
CATEGORIES: Best Friends to Lovers, Slow Burn, Steamy
Are you reading any holiday romances this year? Which ones are you looking forward to the most??
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I’m Leah! Cozy connoisseur and bountiful book buyer. I have a minor obsession with getting lost in the pages of a good book, guzzling coffee, and thriving at home. Yoga pants, wine, and essential oils are also my jam. I'm truly just a homebody at heart with a knack for content creation, flatlays & cozy shots. This is my creative space.
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