Cozy Winter Romance Books Perfect For the Holiday Season

1. Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace

All Clara Davenport has ever wanted to do is climb the ladder at Davenport Innovation Creative, her family’s toy business. Everything was going according to plan, until the company was accused of stealing a doll design from an independent toy maker, creating a flurry of bad publicity. With a promotion dangled in front of her like a carrot to a reindeer, Clara is tasked with charming the locals of the small town to solve the PR nightmare.

Jack Kelly would be happy to never hear the name Davenport ever again. Less than a year after a guy in a fancy suit appeared on his doorstep with a sleigh-full of promises, the company that once falsely claimed they wanted to sign him to their small business program has copied his design.

Read my full review of Holiday Ever After here.

2. In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… but not for Maelyn Jones. She’s living with her parents, hates her going-nowhere job, and has just made a romantic error of epic proportions. But perhaps worst of all, this is the last Christmas Mae will be at her favourite place in the world. The snowy Utah cabin where she and her family have spent every holiday since she was born, along with two other beloved families.

Mentally melting down as she drives away from the cabin for the final time, Mae throws out what she thinks is a simple plea to the universe: Please. Show me what will make me happy.

Read my full review of In A Holidaze here.

3. A Winter in New York by Josie Silver

When Iris decides to move to New York to restart her life, she realizes she underestimated how big the Big Apple really is—all the nostalgic movies set in New York she’d watched with her mom while eating their special secret-recipe gelato didn’t quite do it justice.

But Bobby, Iris’s best friend, isn’t about to let her hide away. He drags her to a famous autumn street fair in Little Italy, and as they walk through the food stalls, a little family-run gelateria catches her eye—could it be the same shop that’s in an old photo of her mother’s?

Read my full review of A Winter in New York here.

4. Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey

Two weeks before Christmas and all through Manhattan, shop windows are decorated in red and green satin. I’m standing alone in front of the famous Vivant department store, when a charming man named Aiden asks my opinion of the décor.

It’s a tragedy in tinsel, I say, unable to lie.
He asks for a better idea with a twinkle in his eye.
Did I know he owned the place? No. He put me on the spot.
Now I’m working for that man, trying to ignore that he’s hot.
But as a down on her luck girl with a difficult past,
I know an opportunity when I see one—and I have to make it last.

Read my full review of Window Shopping here.

5. Christmas at the Island Hotel by Jenny Colgan

On the tiny, beautiful, and remote island of Mure, halfway between Scotland and Norway, a new hotel opening is a big event. New mother Flora MacKenzie and her brother Fintan are working themselves half to death to get it ready in time for Christmas. 

As the island’s residents and special VIP guests gather for the hotel’s grand opening gala, Christmas is in the air. But so are more than a few small-town secrets…

Read my full review of Christmas at the Island Hotel here.

6. Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory

This delightful romance unfolds during a work trip to England where the protagonist accompanies her daughter. What begins as a journey for her child’s professional endeavour soon transforms into a fairy tale as she meets a charming man.

With the backdrop of London’s festive charm and the allure of an unexpected romance, “Royal Holiday” is a delightful Christmas love story that will leave you with a warm heart.

7. The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox

When chef Charlie Goodwin gets hit on the head on the L.A. set of her reality baking show, she loses a lot more than consciousness; she also loses her ability to taste and smell, both critical to her success as show judge.

Meanwhile, Charlie’s identical twin, Cass, is frantically trying to hold her own life together back in their quaint mountain hometown while running the family’s bustling bakery and dealing with her ex, who won’t get the memo that they’re over.

With only days until Christmas, a desperate Charlie asks Cass to do something they haven’t done since they were kids: switch places. Will the twins’ identity swap be a recipe for disaster, or does it have all the right ingredients for getting their lives back on track?

8. The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan

If you’re a fan of family-focused romances, “The Christmas Sisters” will resonate with you. It follows the lives of three sisters who reunite in the Scottish Highlands for a special Christmas celebration. As the snow falls, so do the barriers they’ve built around their hearts.

The book weaves together a heartwarming story of familial bonds, personal growth, and the enchantment of the holiday season, all while romance blossoms in the snowy backdrop.

9. Christmas at the Comfort Food Cafe by Debbie Johnson

Imagine spending your holiday season at a cozy seaside cafe, surrounded by the comforting scent of freshly baked treats and the company of warm-hearted people.

This is precisely the setting for “Christmas at the Comfort Food Cafe,” a book that beautifully captures the magic of Christmas, the joy of community, and the sweet romance that flourishes amidst it all.

10. Mistletoe and Mr Right by Sarah Morgenthaler

If you’re looking for a romance set against a snowy, Alaskan backdrop, this book has it all.

With a quirky small town, a cozy cabin, and the promise of holiday magic, “Mistletoe and Mr. Right” is a feel-good, humorous romance where love blooms in the most unexpected places, all while the snow falls gently around.

11. The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss

In this charming Christmas romance, a woman embarks on a series of holiday-themed dates, each more enchanting than the last.

As she navigates the ups and downs of dating, she discovers the true meaning of love. “The Twelve Dates of Christmas” is a heartwarming story of finding romance and joy during the most magical time of the year.

12. The Christmas Pact by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward

For those who enjoy a bit of steamy romance alongside their holiday cheer, “The Christmas Pact” is a perfect choice. The story revolves around two neighbours who decide to pretend to be a couple for the holidays, but what starts as a pact soon leads to a passionate and unexpected romance.

This book is filled with sizzling chemistry and heartfelt moments, all set against a backdrop of Christmas festivities.