Best Holiday Romance / Fling Books

The Plight Before Christmas

Holiday Hijinx Series • Book 1

by Kate Stewart

A reluctant Christmas gathering at an ancient family cabin becomes a murder mystery, proving that holiday dysfunction can literally be deadly—and surprisingly romantic.

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A reluctant Christmas gathering at an ancient family cabin becomes a murder mystery, proving that holiday dysfunction can literally be deadly—and surprisingly romantic.

The Fall Risk

Valentine's Day • Book 2

by Abby Jimenez

Your Christmas Love

The Bennett Family • Book 10

by Layla Hagen

One Beautiful Promise

Very Irresistible Bachelors • Book 4

by Layla Hagen

And to All a Good Bite

Andy Carpenter • Book 32

by David Rosenfelt

Andy Carpenter just wants to watch Christmas football, but a murder connected to a stranded dog pulls the reluctant lawyer into another holiday investigation.

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Andy Carpenter just wants to watch Christmas football, but a murder connected to a stranded dog pulls the reluctant lawyer into another holiday investigation.

Rebel Heart

Rush Duet • Book 2

by Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland

A Merry Vested Wedding

Vested Interest: ABC Corp #0.5

by Melanie Moreland

Brayden and Addison planned the perfect Christmas wedding until a missing maid of honor and mischievous family members threaten to derail their festive dream ceremony.

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Brayden and Addison planned the perfect Christmas wedding until a missing maid of honor and mischievous family members threaten to derail their festive dream ceremony.

Deck the Hounds

Andy Carpenter • Book 18

by David Rosenfelt

Helping a homeless man and his dog draws reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter into another murder investigation. Rosenfelt's Christmas mystery combines his signature wit with genuine holiday warmth.

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Helping a homeless man and his dog draws reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter into another murder investigation. Rosenfelt's Christmas mystery combines his signature wit with genuine holiday warmth.

The Great Charade

by Gerri Hill

A desperate fake relationship for the holidays becomes complicated when Abby and stranger Nic discover their Red River charade feels surprisingly authentic.

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A desperate fake relationship for the holidays becomes complicated when Abby and stranger Nic discover their Red River charade feels surprisingly authentic.

Christmas at Baskerville Hall

Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery #7.7 • Book 15

by Anna Elliott, Charles Veley

A Christmas mystery that sends Holmes back to Baskerville Hall, where family gatherings can't mask Sir Henry's ulterior motives or the evil stirring in Devonshire's shadows.

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A Christmas mystery that sends Holmes back to Baskerville Hall, where family gatherings can't mask Sir Henry's ulterior motives or the evil stirring in Devonshire's shadows.

The Promise in a Kiss

Cynster #0.5

by Stephanie Laurens

Tropical Hat Trick

Hockey Hotties #3.5 • Book 3

by Piper Rayne

Christmas Angel

Company of Rogues • Book 3

by Jo Beverley

The Earl of Charrington wants to settle down with a sensible wife who shares his distaste for romantic nonsense, making widow Judith Rossiter appear perfect. Both characters' determination to avoid love makes their inevitable attraction more satisfying.

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The Earl of Charrington wants to settle down with a sensible wife who shares his distaste for romantic nonsense, making widow Judith Rossiter appear perfect. Both characters' determination to avoid love makes their inevitable attraction more satisfying.

The Midnight Moon

by Gerri Hill

Holiday passion between strangers becomes messy when Peyton and Logan's separate worlds collide again, forcing choices between safety and desire.

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Holiday passion between strangers becomes messy when Peyton and Logan's separate worlds collide again, forcing choices between safety and desire.

Merry and Bright

Home Sweet Holidays • Book 2

by Ali Rosen

Crystal Clear

Romance in the Rockies • Book 5

by Rose Fresquez

Ena Chinen finally escapes her family's island resort only to have her fake boyfriend steal her money—and maybe her real chance at love.

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Ena Chinen finally escapes her family's island resort only to have her fake boyfriend steal her money—and maybe her real chance at love.

Sleighed

by Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Andi Arndt, Teddy Hamilton, Sebastian York, Zachary Webber, Maxine Mitchell

A luxury Cabo vacation becomes the prize in a 'worst breakup story' contest, pairing two strangers whose Christmas disasters qualify them for paradise. This holiday romance explores how shared misery can spark unexpected connections.

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A luxury Cabo vacation becomes the prize in a 'worst breakup story' contest, pairing two strangers whose Christmas disasters qualify them for paradise. This holiday romance explores how shared misery can spark unexpected connections.

Season of Love

Carrigan’s Christmasland • Book 1

by Helena Greer

Successful artist Miriam's carefully ordered life crumbles when she inherits her great-aunt's Christmas tree farm, forcing an unwanted reunion with her past. Greer blends holiday romance with genuine family drama and LGBTQ+ representation.

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Successful artist Miriam's carefully ordered life crumbles when she inherits her great-aunt's Christmas tree farm, forcing an unwanted reunion with her past. Greer blends holiday romance with genuine family drama and LGBTQ+ representation.

Second Chance Christmas

by Shawn Inmon

Two isolated souls meet at a Christmas tree lot and discover that opening your heart requires more courage than protecting it. Inmon writes genuine emotion without sentimentality, making the seasonal romance feel authentic.

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Two isolated souls meet at a Christmas tree lot and discover that opening your heart requires more courage than protecting it. Inmon writes genuine emotion without sentimentality, making the seasonal romance feel authentic.

Our Secret Summer

by Harper Bliss

Whiteout

Blackout • Book 2

by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon

A Very Merry Matchup

by Becca Kinzer

A matchmaking travel nurse meets her match when friends plot to set her up with a minor league baseball player who challenges everything she thinks she wants.

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A matchmaking travel nurse meets her match when friends plot to set her up with a minor league baseball player who challenges everything she thinks she wants.

Snow Place Like Home

Home Sweet Holidays • Book 1

by Laura Pavlov

Pavlov crafts a holiday romance where a wounded veterinarian finds healing in mountain snow and unexpected chemistry with a childhood crush turned movie star. Small-town comfort meets Hollywood glamour.

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Pavlov crafts a holiday romance where a wounded veterinarian finds healing in mountain snow and unexpected chemistry with a childhood crush turned movie star. Small-town comfort meets Hollywood glamour.

A Very Merry Krampus Christmas: A Sweet Funny Romance Novel

by Patti Petrone Miller

The Package

by K. Bromberg

Christmas disasters pile up for Jules until an elevator encounter and mistaken packages change everything. Bromberg's holiday romance finds hope in life's unexpected moments and chance encounters.

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Christmas disasters pile up for Jules until an elevator encounter and mistaken packages change everything. Bromberg's holiday romance finds hope in life's unexpected moments and chance encounters.