The holidays are heating up, and it’s not just from the mulled wine! If you’re in the mood to add a little spice to your seasonal reading list, these 2024 spicy holiday romance books have got you covered. With 13 sizzling romances coming out this year, get ready for moments that will make you blush.
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2024 Spicy Holiday Romance Books
How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn
In a town obsessed with Christmas, all Nicholas wants is to stay grinchy and avoid the cheer—until his nemesis, Storee, moves in next door. Determined to beat her at the holiday contest, he pretends to date her, but soon real sparks fly. Who’s stealing Christmas now?
A Jingle Bell Mingle by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
Sunny, an adult film actress-turned-screenwriter, heads back to Christmas Notch for inspiration, only to find herself stuck with grumpy Isaac, a reclusive former boy band star, after a one-night stand. With her chaotic cat in tow, they agree to help each other creatively—and maybe find love in the process.
Filthy Rich Santas by Eva Ashwood
Dumped by her fiancé, a “chubby girls aren’t wife material” jerk, our curvy heroine finds herself on a road trip home for Christmas with her brother’s three best friends—who happen to own a kink club. Cue spicy holiday lessons, wild fantasies, and plenty of road trip shenanigans with these filthy rich Santas.
My December Darling by Lauren Asher
Catalina is her sister’s maid of honor, Luke is the best man—and her ex’s best friend. Sparks fly in Lake Wisteria despite their complicated pasts. Catalina’s ready to leave after the wedding, but Luke is determined to make her stay—and make her his.
The Perfect Gift by Clio Evans
Rosie and her husband, Greg, escape to a remote cabin for a holiday getaway, but things heat up when two rugged lumberjacks arrive seeking shelter from a storm. Snowed in together, fantasies unfold in a steamy night of passion, lust, and exploration.
If This Was a Movie by Morgan Elizabeth
A year after their magical New Year’s Eve encounter, Jules runs into Nate again—this time as the answer to his daughter’s Christmas wish. Forced together by fate and a meddling family, Jules and Nate have a few weeks to reignite their spark and discover if they’re truly meant to be.
Mistletoe Ever After by Nana Malone
Stuck in a snowy cabin with her nemesis, tech mogul Cole Nichols, all gamer CEO Ivy wants is to save her company. But as sparks fly amid the snowflakes, she wonders if the man intent on buying her out might be the one to make her Christmas wishes come true.
Merry Kissmas by Piper Rayne
Six years after a steamy one-night stand, she’s face-to-face with her British ex-fling—competing for the same job and sharing a cozy villa on a holiday ski vacation. Old sparks reignite, and as the snow falls, resisting his charm becomes harder than the mountains they’re skiing down.
The Christmas List by Maren Moore
Cover and blurb to come. This is a small town single dad holiday romance and the third book in the Strawberry Hollow series.
Holding Out for a Holiday Hero by Cynthia Eden
Jake Hale, bounty hunter and self-proclaimed Christmas grinch, takes on an unusual job when sweet, innocent True Blakeley—the girl who got away—hires him for protection. With deadly threats looming and sparks flying, Jake must confront his feelings while keeping True safe.
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Hockey by Jami Davenport
Hockey captain and grumpy player gets pranked by teammates into a dating app, only to match with his old nemesis, Emory. Sparks fly and tempers clash when Emory becomes the new team social media admin, but a snowstorm forces them together at the team’s holiday party.
My Favorite Holidate by Lauren Blakely
Harper needs a fake date to make her ex jealous, and her sexy billionaire boss is all in. Posing as holiday lovebirds leads to more than just pretending, especially with late nights together during a Christmas wedding competition. Will sparks last beyond the mistletoe?
A Very Merry Nanny by Lyra Parish
Ruby, a sunshine nanny, takes on grumpy single-dad Hudson Jolly and his adorable daughter for the holidays. Despite Hudson’s warnings to keep things professional, Ruby can’t resist making him her Christmas project. Spiked eggnog and holiday cheer lead to unexpected feelings in this grumpy/sunshine holiday rom-com.
I hope you’re as excited as I am to dive into these 2024 spicy holiday romance books! Let me know in the comments which of these spicy holiday reads is topping your TBR, or if you have any other steamy recommendations. And if you’re looking for even more holiday romance—whether sweet, spicy, or somewhere in between—be sure to check out the other blog posts below.
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