Grab the mistletoe! 8 holiday and Christmas romance books to read now Clare Mulroy, USA TODAYDecember 14, 2025 at 2:10 AM 0 We're making our list and checking it twice – our "to be read" roster, that is. It's that time of year when we stockpile the best books of the year and buy bookish gifts for the wellread people in our lives. But in between the holiday chaos, make sure to pick up a new title for yourself at the library or your local bookstore. Call it selfcare.
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAYDecember 14, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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We're making our list and checking it twice – our "to be read" roster, that is.
It's that time of year when we stockpile the best books of the year and buy bookish gifts for the well-read people in our lives. But in between the holiday chaos, make sure to pick up a new title for yourself at the library or your local bookstore. Call it self-care.
Because there's only a month left to finish those 2025 reading goals, why not make your next book something that leans into those cozy holiday vibes?
Holiday and Christmas books to read this winter
'Tis the season for first kisses under fallen snow and holiday hijinks found only in a romance novel. Here are eight festive reads we think you should pick up this year.
'Good Spirits' by B.K. Borison
"Good Spirits" by B.K. Borison
Fall in love with the Ghost of Christmas Past in this new romance from the author of "First-Time Caller." Awaiting the afterlife, Nolan Callahan plans to spend the holiday season haunting like he always does until he meets his trickiest assignment yet – Harriet York, a chronic people pleaser with a surprising connection to Nolan.
'Yours For the Season' by Uzma Jalaluddin
"Yours for the Season" by Uzma Jalaluddin
In "Yours For the Season," ambitious attorney Sameera and rising-star chef Tom meet at a holiday party and share a moment before going their separate ways, until Tom inadvertently starts a viral rumor that they're dating. They both have something to gain from fake dating, but will they survive the culture clash of their families meeting for the holidays?
'Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal' by Meghan Quinn
"Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal" by Meghan Quinn
Two rival tree farm families collide in "Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal." Max is desperately trying to keep his family's farm from imploding, especially as cheery newcomer Betty helps her uncle open a new one next door. The small-town holiday hijinks that ensue involve public humiliation, trespassing, blizzards, a stolen ornament, a town-wide Christmas spectacle and some misguided romance.
'The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah' by Jean Meltzer
"The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah" by Jean Meltzer
In "The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah," producer Evelyn plans to spend the holiday putting on a live-action televised musical of "A Christmas Carol." But after an accident on set leads to a chronic migraine, she lands in the care of the new substitute studio doctor – her ex-husband.
'I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm' by Mariama J. Lockington
"I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" by Mariama J. Lockington
This queer YA romance is a cozy, opposites-attract love story. In "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm," high school senior and up-and-coming makeup influencer Lyric has struggled her whole life to feel the Christmas spirit. Juniper is the opposite, but family stress is overshadowing festivity this year. When these two collide for a fake-dating scheme, their clashing personalities result in some surprising sparks.
'A Mannequin for Christmas' by Timothy Janovsky
"A Mannequin for Christmas" by Timothy Janovsky
Ever wish Ken and Allan got the love story in "Barbie"? Then you're in luck with "A Mannequin for Christmas," which follows vintage store manager Henry as he reels from a sudden breakup. After he wishes for the perfect man to spend the holidays with, his dreams come true and a gorgeous, life-sized male mannequin from his store springs to life.
'Holiday Ever After' by Hannah Grace
"Holiday Ever After" by Hannah Grace
"Holiday Ever After" follows small-town Clara Davenport, whose ambitions to climb the ladder at her family's toy company are thwarted after it's accused of stealing a design from an independent toy maker. She'll have to charm the locals to solve this PR crisis on the ground, but Jack Kelly, the artist whose design was , won't let her get away with it.
'The Gingerbread Bakery' by Laurie Gilmore
"The Gingerbread Bakery" by Laurie Gilmore
This cozy romantic novel is a standalone novel in Gilmore's "Dream Harbor" series. "The Gingerbread Bakery" follows Annie Andrews, the owner of the beloved, titular bakery and Mac Sullivan, the optimistic bar owner down the street who annoys her endlessly. She just doesn't realize she's the girl of his dreams. Can these small-town enemies turn into lovers?
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Clare Mulroy is USA TODAY's Books Reporter, where she covers buzzy releases, chats with authors and dives into the culture of reading. Find her on Instagram, subscribe to our weekly Books newsletter or tell her what you're reading at [email protected].
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