Now that the holiday season is in full swing here in the US, I’ve begun my yearly holiday reads. I’m not too big on the holidays but a cute holiday romance to cuddle up with is a great way to get through the long lonely winter nights.With so many holiday romances to choose from, I’ve decided to put together this handy little guide to help you choose the right cozy, spicy holiday read for this season. So snuggle into that blankie, grab that Kindle and let's pick a book.
Some of the titles below I have already read and my rating is listed, others are on my TBR. In order to make this little list more user friendly, I’ve also noted which books will help to diversify your shelf. Either by LGBTQ+ or Plus Sized rep, or if the author is Latine or Black. If the book fits multiple categories, I’ll let you know. As I’ve been on a mission the last two years to add more diversity to my bookshelf and hope to assist others with the same task, I hope you find this list useful.
Books are listed alphabetically by author's last name.
Award, Amy- Honkers Under the Holly. Plus Size rep. Fake Engagement trope. (Rating: LOVED)
Cochrun, Alison- Kiss Her Once for Me. Queer rep. Second chance lesbian romance. (Rating: LOVED)
Grosse, Kayla- Trick Shot. Plus Size & Queer rep. Novella. One night only & Insta Attraction tropes. (Rating: LOVED)
House, Alexandria- Black love rep.
Always My Baby. Second Chance trope. (TBR)
All I Want. Second Chance trope & Mental Health rep. (TBR)
Merry Christmas, Baby. Workplace (TBR)
Jingle- Mingle; Workplace trope. (TBR)
New Year, New Boo? Workplace trope.(TBR)
Keys, Ashantay- Nuttin for Christmas. Black love rep. Best Friend’s Brother. (TBR)
Lora, J.L- A Noche Buena for Lonely Hearts. Latine Rep. Just for the night. (TBR)
Murphy, Julie & Simone, Sierra- Christmas Notch Series (TBR)
A Merry Little Meet-Cute. Plus Size rep.
A Holly Jolly Ever After. Workplace.
A Tingle Bell Mingle. One Night Stand
Price, Jade- How the Monster Stole Me on Christmas Eve- Monster. (Rating: ENJOYED)
Quinn, Meghan- Resting Scrooge Face. Novella (Rating: ENJOYED)
Rhodes, Meg- Her Yuletide Troll. Plus Size Rep. Monster. Small town trope. (TBR)
Rose, Sedona- The Christmas Wish. Black love rep. Novella. (TBR)
Stimpson, Michelle- Let It Snow. Audiobook. Narrators: Kendrick Sampson & Jurnee Smollett Black love rep. (Rating:ENJOYED)
Soliz, Leonor- Under the Meh-stletoe. Latine & Plus Sized Rep. Two Holiday Grumps. Small Town trope. (Rating:LOVED)
Warren, Mary- Taylor. Plus Size & Autism rep. Snowed in for the Holiday trope. (Rating: ENJOYED)
Valdez, A.E- Snow King Catches His Snowflake. Black love rep. Double booked cabin for the
holiday. (Rating:LVOED)
Books are listed alphabetically by author's last name.
Award, Amy- Honkers Under the Holly. Plus Sized Rep. Fake Engagement trope. (Rating: 4.5 )
Cochrun, Alison- Kiss Her Once for Me. Second chance lesbian romance. Queer main & supporting characters. (Rating: 5 )
Grosse, Kayla- Trick Shot. Plus Size & Queer Rep. Novella. One night only & Insta Attraction tropes. (Rating: 5 )
House, Alexandria- Black rep.
Always My Baby. Second Chance trope. (TBR)
All I Want. Second Chance trope & Mental Health rep. (TBR)
Merry Christmas, Baby. Workplace (TBR)
Jingle- Mingle; Workplace trope. (TBR)
New Year, New Boo? Workplace trope.(TBR)
Keys, Ashantay- Nuttin for Christmas. Best Friend’s Brother. (TBR)
Lora, J.L- A Noche Buena for Lonely Hearts. Latine Rep. Just for the night. (TBR)
Murphy, Julie & Simone, Sierra- Christmas Notch Series (TBR)
A Merry Little Meet-Cute. Plus Size rep.
A Holly Jolly Ever After. Workplace.
A Tingle Bell Mingle. One Night Stand
Price, Jade- How the Monster Stole Me on Christmas Eve- Monster. (Rating: 4 )
Quinn, Meghan- Resting Scrooge Face. Novella (Rating: 4 )
Rhodes, Meg- Her Yuletide Troll. Plus Size Rep. Monster. Small town trope. (TBR)
Rose, Sedona- The Christmas Wish. Black Rep. Novella. (TBR)
Stimpson, Michelle- Let It Snow. Black rep. Narrators: Kendrick Sampson & Jurnee Smollett (Rating: 4 )
Soliz, Leonor- Under the Meh-stletoe. Latine & Plus Sized Rep. Two Holiday Grumps. Small Town trope. (Rating:5 )
Warren, Mary- Taylor. Plus Size & Autism Rep. Snowed in for the Holiday trope. (Rating: 4 )
Valdez, A.E- Snow King Catches His Snowflake. Black Rep. Double booked cabin for the holiday. (Rating:5 )
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