A cozy nook, twinkling lights, and a stack of Christmas romance novels — this is what holiday reading dreams are made of.
Looking for holiday love stories that will warm your heart?
My Holiday 2025 Reading List is packed with festive small-town charmers, swoony rom-coms, and cozy HEAs that sparkle like twinkle lights.
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Holiday reading is my favorite tradition. There’s just something magical about curling up with a heartwarming love story while the world outside feels frosted with wonder. Below you’ll find my curated list of 2025 holiday romances—from banter-bright rom-coms and snowed-in second chances to small-town swoons and a little festive magic.
I’ll keep this list updated as publishers reveal more. Have a favorite I should add? Drop it in the comments—let’s build the coziest holiday TBR together. 🎄
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Featured Holiday Romances (2025)
Ferry Merry by Debbie Macomber
Genre: Feel-Good Holiday Romance • Community, Forgiveness & Christmas Magic
Debbie Macomber delivers another heart-warming tale of community, forgiveness, and festive love. When an island ferry captain and a local baker team up to save the town’s Christmas celebration, they find the best gifts can’t be wrapped.
Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn
Genre: Rom-Com • Funny and Festive Holiday Hijinks
Banter, hijinks, and a holiday dare that turns into something real. Utterly playful, perfectly cozy, and laugh-out-loud festive.
Good Spirits by B.K. Borison
Genre: Paranormal Romance • Magical and Heartwarming
A magical, heartwarming holiday romance with a gentle paranormal twist. When a spirited Irish ghost meddles in a small-town Christmas celebration, two lonely souls discover that love is very much alive.
I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
Genre: Contemporary Romance • Cozy Village Second Chance
A tender return-to-roots romance with cozy village vibes, second chances, and that warm, candlelit feeling Bayliss does so well.
All In for Christmas by Ginny Baird
Genre: Romantic Comedy • Whimsical and Magically Sweet Christmas Tale
A dash of holiday magic, a sprinkle of fate, and two people who discover that love shows up when you finally go all in.
The Holiday Hookup List by Alexis Daria
Genre: Rom-Com • Flirty Holiday List Turns to Love
A playful checklist turns into real sparks when two strangers keep crossing paths under the mistletoe. Flirty, fun, and feel-good.
Cowboy, It’s Cold Outside by Maisey Yates
Genre: Western Romance • Small-Town and Snow-Kissed Love Story
Snow, small-town traditions, and a stubborn cowboy who finally lets love in. Rugged charm + twinkle lights = pure holiday comfort.
Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman
Genre: Contemporary Romance • Heartwarming Second Chance and Movie-Night Love
Twelve classic films. One snowy weekend. Old wounds, new laughter, and a second chance wrapped in popcorn and hope.
More Holiday 2025 Romance Releases
These upcoming Christmas romances promise festive charm, small-town warmth, and plenty of heart. Add them to your TBR for a cozy December lineup:
🎁 Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan
Genre: Contemporary Romance • Family, Secrets, and Second Chances
A heartfelt holiday story about forgiveness and rediscovering love when a family Christmas uncovers more than just tinsel and truth.
🎄 Once Upon a Holidate: A Christmas Romance Novel (Happily Inc) by Susan Mallery
Genre: Feel-Good Romance • Small Town, Second Chance
A charming Happily Inc. holiday tale where love returns with the snow—and sometimes the best gifts are the ones you least expect.
❄️ Snow Kissed by RaeAnne Thayne
Genre: Western Romance • Healing Hearts and Mountain Magic
A cozy, emotional story set in snowy Haven Point, where love blooms amid loss, forgiveness, and festive traditions.
☕ Romance and Peppermint Lattes by Debbie Macomber
Genre: Feel-Good Romance • Coffee Shop Charm & Holiday Hope
A new sweet romance from the queen of Christmas fiction, filled with small-town connections, holiday aromas, and heartwarming joy.
💋 Christmas Fling by Lindsey Kelk
Genre: Rom-Com • Flirty, Fun, and Festive
A laugh-out-loud holiday adventure with mistaken identities, a whirlwind romance, and plenty of tinsel-covered chaos.
✨ The Bright Side of Christmas by Morgan Elizabeth
Genre: Small-Town Romance • Grumpy Sunshine, Found Family
A cozy new start in Holly Ridge brings together a cynical local and an endlessly cheerful newcomer in this feel-good holiday romance.
☕ Perfect to read by the fire with your favorite holiday drink—and maybe a peppermint latte in hand.
🎄 More Holiday Romance Reviews 🎄
Looking for more festive reads? Check out my other holiday romance reviews!
Perfect for cozy winter nights and holiday reading lists!
🎄 What’s Your Favorite Holiday Romance?
Tell me what you’re reading this season—your rec might make the list!
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