Best Holiday Romance Books to Cozy Up With Between Christmas and New Year’s
Looking for the best holiday romance books to enjoy during the quiet days between Christmas and New Year’s? Whether you’re unwinding from holiday chaos or embracing winter’s chill, these festive reads are perfect for your TBR pile. Dive into heartwarming love stories, laugh-out-loud rom-coms, and steamy romances—all guaranteed to keep you captivated as the year ends.
If you crave a festive holiday fling or a heartfelt reunion, these TBR picks deliver. Each story combines charm, laughter, and swoon-worthy moments to help you close out the year with joy.
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Grab a blanket, pour yourself a warm drink, and dive into these irresistible reads—because there’s no better way to spend the days between Christmas and New Year’s than with a book in hand.
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Start your New Year with This Time Next Year, a heartwarming love story that’s as moving as it is joyful. Born minutes apart on New Year’s Day in the same hospital, Minnie Cooper and Quinn Hamilton have lived wildly different lives—Minnie plagued by bad luck and Quinn seemingly blessed with fortune. When a chance encounter brings them together on their thirtieth birthday, their worlds collide in ways neither expected. Full of missed connections, fateful twists, and undeniable chemistry, this charming tale reminds us that love often finds us when we least expect it. Perfect for fans of stories about fate, second chances, and starting fresh, This Time Next Year is the ultimate feel-good read to kick off your year.
If your New Year’s resolution is to dive into the perfect feel-good romance, New Year’s Kiss is the read you’ve been waiting for! Tess isn’t thrilled about spending the holidays at her stern grandmother’s snowy Vermont resort, but when she meets charming Christopher in the lobby, things start looking brighter. Determined to break out of her shell, Tess creates a daring bucket list to complete before the clock strikes midnight—and Christopher is all in to help. But as sparks fly and secrets come to light, Tess must decide if this New Year’s Eve will end with the magical kiss she’s dreamed of or a fresh start on her own. With cozy winter vibes, heartfelt moments, and the excitement of new beginnings, this enchanting romance is the ultimate way to ring in the New Year.
Ring in the New Year with One Night in Edinburgh, a heartfelt and witty romance perfect for fans of Beth O’Leary and Mhairi McFarlane. Heartbroken on Hogmanay, Steph finds a glimmer of hope when she meets Jamie—a charming stranger who seems like everything she’s looking for. But with no number and only the memory of his favorite lime and mango beer, reconnecting feels impossible. Steph’s creative campaign to find him pays off, but Jamie’s evasiveness tests her patience and her heart. When his secret comes to light, Steph must decide if love deserves a second chance or if their magical night in Edinburgh was all it was meant to be. With humor, emotion, and the perfect dose of New Year’s magic, this is your next must-read romance.
Step into the Y2K nostalgia with The Rewind, a big-hearted and laugh-out-loud rom-com perfect for your New Year’s reading list. Ten years after a messy breakup, college sweethearts Frankie and Ezra find themselves back on their old New England campus for a friend’s wedding—each determined to avoid the other. But when they wake up the next morning with wedding bands on their fingers, zero memory of the night before, and Ezra’s grandmother’s diamond on Frankie’s hand, everything changes. As they piece together what happened during one wild New Year’s Eve, they’re forced to confront old wounds, lingering feelings, and the question they never dared to ask: what if they got it wrong the first time? With Allison Winn Scotch’s signature charm and a nostalgic late ’90s vibe, this is the ultimate romance to kick off your year with humor, heart, and a little retro magic.
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If you’re looking for the perfect New Year read, Dropping the Ball is a delightful romcom packed with holiday magic, sizzling tension, and heartfelt laughs. Kaitlyn Armstrong is determined to plan the most dazzling New Year’s benefit gala Austin has ever seen to redeem her family’s reputation—but working with Micah Croft, her high school rival who once broke her nose, heart, and perfect academic record, wasn’t part of the plan. As gala chaos unfolds and sparks fly, Kaitlyn must decide if she can risk her heart for the one thing that’s finally going right. With hilarious rivalries, swoon-worthy moments, and all the cozy vibes of starting fresh, this closed-door romance is the ultimate way to ring in the new year.
Kick off your New Year with Same Time Next Year, a steamy and heartfelt novella by Tessa Bailey that’s equal parts humor, hope, and romance. Britta, the ambitious and adored waitress at Sluggers, has a no-dating-hockey-players rule—especially since her half-brother plays for the local team. But when Sumner Mayfield, the rugged and soulful defenseman on the verge of an NHL breakthrough, needs a green card to stay in the U.S., the team convinces Britta to marry him on New Year’s Eve. What starts as a fake marriage to keep Sumner in Bridgeport turns into a year-long rollercoaster of unexpected emotions and undeniable chemistry. With sizzling tension and laugh-out-loud moments, this New Year’s romance is the perfect read for fans of love, hockey, and happily-ever-afters.
Start your New Year with New York, New Year, New You, a heartfelt and humorous journey of self-discovery, love, and reinvention. Quincy “The Quitter” Carmichael finds herself in New York City with a decade-old bucket list, a family competition to win, and a chance to rewrite her story. From attempting French cuisine (oven mishaps included) to tackling a marathon and reconnecting with her childhood crush, Quincy discovers strengths she never knew she had and learns that happily-ever-afters often come at an unexpected price. Perfect for fans of romantic comedies and feel-good stories, this stand-alone novel by USA Today bestselling author of the Poppy Creek series is a fresh start in book form—just the inspiration you need to take on the year ahead!
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