17 New Holiday Romances Ranging From Sweet to Spicy

'Tis the season for holiday romances! They go down as easily as our favorite delicious festive drinks. But, like the drinks, there are a range of options available. Are you looking for a love story that's sweet, like a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine? Or would you prefer a juicy tale that's a bit more spicy, like a brandy flip or rum-spiked cider. Pick your pleasure with one of these seventeen charming new releases.

Sweet

If you prefer dreamy over steamy, these tender, heartwarming holiday novels will set you on the right path.

Christmas Ever After by Jaimie Admans
It's the most wonderful time of the year, but Franca Andrews has never felt more miserable. With business far from bustling, she needs a Christmas miracle to keep her beloved nutcracker shop open. But there's one man standing in her way—rival shop owner and expert snow globe maker Raff Dardenne.

All I Want For Christmas by Karen Swan
Brokenhearted after discovering her boyfriend cheating, Darcy throws herself into her art history studies in Copenhagen. When she finds herself working with field experts to solve a thrilling art-world mystery, she meets Max. They agree to keep things professional, but the chemistry between them is hard to ignore.

Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot
As the only Jew on the tourism board of her Vermont town, cafe owner Abby is in charge of planning their fledgling Hanukkah festival. Desperate for support, Abby puts out a call for help online and discovers she was wrong about being the only Jew in town. The other one is Seth, her most annoying customer.

Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark
Born to three different fathers, the three adult children of famed actress and singer Babs Belvedere are all at a crossroads as Christmas approaches. Seeking direction and holiday cheer, they unite at their mother's Catskills manor, where their plans are quickly derailed in the most delightful and festive of ways.

The Christmas Catch by Toni Shiloh
After a career-ending injury, NFL wide receiver Jahleel Walker reluctantly returns to his hometown of Peachwood Bay, Georgia. There he's surprised to run into his high-school sweetheart, Lucille "Bebe" Gordon. 'Tis the season for romance, second chances, and faith with this enchanting Christmas novella.

Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna M. White
As the beloved stepdaughter of the Earl of Castleton, Lady Mariah cherishes her life at Plumford Manor, but the estate will soon pass to her estranged childhood friend, Cyril Lightbourne. Inspired by The Nutcracker, this Edwardian-era historical romance is a tale of holiday spirit, love, and the power of family.

Don’t Kiss and Spell by Camilla Isley
Being a single witch at the holidays can be hard. So Mila Bennet brews a love potion on Christmas Eve, hoping to fall in love with the next man she sees. But instead of the charming date she imagined, Riley King, the infuriatingly handsome Chief Inquisitor of Salem, bursts through her door and arrests her for murder.

The Christmas You Found Me by Sarah Morgenthaler
Sienna can't imagine a life away from her family's wild Idaho property. But at Christmastime, with her parents gone and her painful marriage finally over, it's full of memories—and incredibly lonely. Until a tall, handsome stranger and a little girl enter her life and suddenly the holidays are alive again.

Make My Wish Come True by Alyson Derrick and Rachael Lippincott
Arden is a rising star, but her messy reputation has become a problem. To repair the damage, she's heading home for the holidays for the first time in four years. Caroline is an aspiring journalist who's spent the last four years convincing herself that she doesn't care what her former best friend (and crush) has been up to.

Spicy

If you're looking to inject a bit of heat into your holiday, these titillating tales should do the trick.

How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn
As his fellow citizens deck out their quaint town for Christmas, Cole wants only to hibernate the winter away. But his dreary plans are thwarted when his new neighbor—and nemesis—Storee, vows to win the town Christmas Kringle contest. Cole isn't about to let that happen and the whole thing just snowballs.

Second Chance Christmas by Jahquel J.
As a teenager, Faith was sure that she and her boyfriend, Rome, would leave the painful memories of their small town behind for a new life together. But prom night changed everything. Fifteen years later, Faith is newly divorced and back in town for the holidays when she runs into Rome, who never left.

The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch
Red, White & Royal Blue meets The Nightmare Before Christmas in a sexy, quirky rom-com where the golden-hearted Prince of Christmas falls for the totally off-limits Prince of Halloween. This special first edition of book one in this exciting new series features beautiful ruby-sprayed edges.

A Novel Christmas by Charity Shane
Romance author Saira is in a slump. Her publisher issues an ultimatum: write a chart-topping holiday romance or be dropped from the publishing house. Desperate, Saira books a vacation to the most Christmassy town she can find. When she meets Dorian, a local firefighter and little league coach, sparks fly.

Puppy Love at Mistletoe Junction by Shannon Richard
Growing up in the same town, Lucy and Theo never got along. But one summer, their antagonism toward each other boiled over into something . . . hot. That is until Lucy left town in a flash. Now she's back and Theo's keeping her at an arm's length. But things get complicated when they rescue a pregnant dog together.

War on Christmas by Elle Campbell
Sparks and banter fly when childhood best friends-turned-enemies Jeremy and Freya reunite. In true rival fashion, they agree to a challenge. Freya's goal: Seduce Jeremy into a holiday fling that ends at Christmas. Jeremy's: Convince Freya that their deep connection is what they've both been missing.

Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake
It's been five years since Charlotte was ditched at the altar by her ex-fiancée and she's over it and loving life as a musician in New York. But when she arrives to spend the holidays with her ensemble-mate Sloane's family in Colorado, Sloane's sister has also brought a friend. And it's none other than Charlotte's ex, Brighton.

Big Nick Energy by Morgan Elizabeth
Though they're not a couple, Connor invites his one-time Tinder match Shae for Thanksgiving with her two daughters for her first holiday post-divorce. At the Christmas tree farm and ranch where Connor grew up, Shae meets his dad, Nick, a sexy cowboy who decides to create some Christmas magic for Shae and her girls.

Whether you're feeling naughty or nice, looking for sweet love stories or spicy trysts, hopefully there's something here that fits your holiday romance flavor profile.

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