Ready to sprinkle some extra magic onto your TBR? The 2024 holiday romance books lineup is here, and it’s brimming with all the festive cheer you could dream of. From mistletoe kisses to snow-dusted small-town love stories, these 16 highly anticipated holiday romances are ready to bring warmth and joy to your reading season.
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Most Anticipated 2024 Holiday Romance Books
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2024 Hanukkah Romance Books
Eight Nights to Win Her Heart by Miri White
A charming Chanukah rom-com! Andie’s lonely holiday changes when Leo, her long-time secret admirer, invites her to celebrate the first night of Chanukah. Over eight cozy evenings, sparks fly as they share meals and fall for each other, but will Andie’s potential move dim their blossoming romance?
Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot
Here’s a festive romance for the challah-days! Abby needs help planning her town’s Hanukkah festival, and Seth—her annoyingly charming customer—has the connections. Their fake relationship sparks real feelings as they navigate winter adventures and family Hanukkah dinners. Can Seth melt Abby’s emotional walls for a holiday happily-ever-after?
The Dreidl Disaster by Stacey Agdern
A dreidel-themed PR disaster threatens Briarwood’s Hanukkah festivities. Ambitious Mayor Olivia must partner with Artur, a handsome but infuriating PR fixer. Sparks—and trouble—fly as they try to save the holiday. Can they find a solution, and maybe love, before Hanukkah ends?
2024 Christmas Romance Books
All I Want Is You by Fallon Ballard
Romance writers and exes Jessica and Nick find themselves snowed in at a remote inn with just one bed. As professional rivals, they’re annoyed, but their shared predicament might just spark the creativity—and love—they’ve both been missing. Is Nick really all Jess wants for Christmas?
Kiss Me At Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
Grumpy Harriet’s Christmas spirit is on the fritz, but after a one-night stand and an unexpected stint directing a local theater’s last holiday play, things get interesting. Especially when she has to work with her one-night stand—now her reluctant coworker. Can the holiday magic rekindle her love for Christmas?
Christmas In Spite of You by K.C. Mills
Neat freak Scrooge meets Christmas-loving chaos! Noel rents out her Airbnb for the holidays—until she gets sick and has to stay. Enter Kanton, her unexpected housemate, with a no-Christmas vibe. Sparks fly, and tension turns into unexpected warmth. Can holiday magic bring these opposites together?
The Christmas You Found Me by Sarah Morgenthaler
Sienna’s Christmas is lonely until single dad Guy and his daughter Emma arrive unexpectedly. Faced with Emma’s medical needs, they agree to a marriage of convenience. But holiday magic, found family, and love might make their impulsive arrangement feel very real. A heartwarming small-town romance full of snowy charm.
The Most Wonderful Time by Jayne Allen
Ramona and Chelsea swap homes for the holidays—Ramona escaping an awkward breakup in Malibu, and Chelsea hoping to rekindle her lost spark in Ramona’s hometown. With meddling neighbors, unexpected romances, and holiday magic, both women may find more than just a getaway—they might just find themselves.
I’ll Be Gone For Christmas by Georgia K. Boone
Bee and Clover swap homes for Christmas—Bee escapes to a cozy cottage in Salem, Ohio, while Clover takes on city life in San Francisco. Unexpected romance sparks as Bee connects with Clover’s ex-fiancé, and Clover with Bee’s sister. A warm house-swap holiday romcom about finding love and yourself.
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
Mystery writers Maggie and Ethan are snowed in at an English estate for a Christmas house party when their famous host vanishes from a locked room. Rivals become allies (and maybe more) as they race to solve the mystery before time runs out.
The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay
Holly and Ivy swap vacations: Holly hides out in Hudson Valley to heal, while Ivy takes her best friend’s Hawaiian honeymoon. Holly’s plans are interrupted by her now-hot high school rival, while Ivy faces Holly’s ex—and finds comfort in a charming bartender. A festive, feel-good friends-swapping-places romance.
The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy
Callie’s ready to skip Christmas after heartbreak, but her sister’s Advent calendar challenge pushes her out of her grinchy comfort zone. With the help of a charming baker, Callie faces holiday-themed tasks, rediscovering the magic of Christmas—and maybe love—in the process.
Christmas is All Around by Martha Waters
Callie’s ready to skip Christmas after heartbreak, but her sister’s Advent calendar challenge pushes her out of her grinchy comfort zone. With the help of a charming baker, Callie faces holiday-themed tasks, rediscovering the magic of Christmas—and maybe love—in the process.
Merry Little Hate Notes by Jennifer Peel
Holly’s holiday plans take a turn when she’s forced to work with Brandon—her brother’s best friend, former crush, and the guy who broke her heart. Brandon, however, is determined to make things right, reigniting their old game of hate notes to get her attention. Can their bickering lead to love again?
The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore
Kira hates Christmas, so buying a Christmas tree farm wasn’t the best idea. Enter Bennett, a vacationing Californian with muscles, charm, and a knack for chopping trees. When fate—and forced proximity—bring them together, sparks fly. Can the grumpy tree farm owner and the sunshine visitor find holiday love?
The Holiday Games by Lili Valente
Caroline “Candy” Cane is living a small-town holiday dream—until she catches her boyfriend cheating with a Rockette. Now starring in a holiday reality show, she’s stuck with Leo, her bossy, broody producer. Sparks fly, but their pasts are more tangled than expected. Will holiday magic lead to mistletoe kisses?
I hope this list of 2024 holiday romance books brought some excitement to your holiday reading plans! Let me know in the comments which of these stories you’re most excited to pick up, or if there are any others you’re eagerly waiting for. And if you’re looking for even more seasonal romance, be sure to check out the other holiday-themed new releases below—after all, there’s no such thing as too much festive love!
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