As a reminder, there are three categories of heat levels: chaste (nothing more than kissing), closed door (sex scenes are hinted at but not depicted on page), and open door (sex scenes are on page and explicit). This list is predominantly contemporary romance because that’s what I read the most but holiday romance exists for every subgenre. But if you’re not an ebook reader, have no fear because there are plenty of full-length stories available in print and audiobook. Rumor has it not everyone enjoys crying while they read so this winter holiday book list has a mix of everything.Ī few notes: novellas and short stories are very common in holiday romance and they’re often only available in ebook or Kindle Unlimited. Yanking my emotions all over the place helps me process my own complicated feelings about the holidays.
This will be no surprise to anyone who knows I’m an Enneagram Four. I’m no stranger to a fun and frothy holiday romance but I am a true-blue angst lover. The holidays remind us of what we celebrate, as well as what we lack. But the holidays can also be incredibly fraught, thanks to unmet expectations, dysfunctional family members, and our own private heartbreaks.
Sure, there may be aspects of the holiday we look forward to, be it pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, twinkling Christmas lights, or simply gathering with loved ones. They range from light-hearted to angsty, which is pretty reflective of the holiday season if you think about it. There’s a holiday romance for every mood and preference. But the real reason I read it all year? There are so many I still want to read! Reading a Christmas romance in the summer or July 4th romance in the winter makes for a good palate cleanser or reading slump-buster.
But holiday romance is here for us all year round, no matter what holiday is next. With the winter holidays almost upon us, I’ve started leaning in and reading more seasonally appropriate offerings. It’s much more preferable to read about characters who are stuck in a snowstorm or dealing with crabby family members from the comfort of my home. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Chinese New Year-I’ll read it all. I am a notorious winter grinch but I love winter holiday romance. I always love to hear what Leigh is reading, and whenever I’m contemplating reading a new-to-me romance author I always ask Leigh, “Would *I* like this?” When she floated the idea of a holiday romance post I couldn’t say yes fast enough. Leigh is a longtime friend who serves as Modern Mrs Darcy editor and What Should I Read Next social media pro. Readers, I’m delighted to welcome our team member Leigh Kramer to the blog.
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