50 Christmas Books So Good They’ll Feel Like a Present

Looking for the perfect Christmas books to get into the holiday spirit? Here’s a list of 50 of the best suggestions. It’s a mix of cozy holiday rom coms, steamy Christmas books, Christmas-themed thrillers, and everything in between. Hopefully, you’ll find something to fill your holiday reading list. These books are great for your Christmas book club too. Also another great thing is that some of these are available on Kindle Unlimited!

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Christmas Books For Adults 2024

Last Christmas by Clare Swatman

Last Christmas is about Bea Preston, who finds herself at a crossroads. As Christmas nears, she stands at Heathrow Airport, ready to board a flight to New York. She is leaving her dull life in London, including her relationship with Dom. So this seems like the perfect step toward her dreams. But what if she could live both lives?

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Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna M. White

September 1, 2024

Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor an Edwardian-era historical romance inspired by The Nutcracker. We follow Lady Mariah Lyons who loves her home at Plumford Manor, but when it passes to Cyril Lightbourne, her old childhood friend, her feelings become complicated.

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Christmas Ever After by Jaimie Admans

Christmas Ever After is a charming enemies-to-lovers holiday story about Franca, a nutcracker shop owner. It also follows Raff who makes magical snow globes. When their shops are pitted against each other, they become rivals, but as disaster strikes and Franca needs help, Raff is the only one offering it.

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Evergreen Christmas by Janet Dailey

Evergreen Christmas is a cozy Christmas series set in Noel, North Carolina. Jordyn Banks is determined to compete in the town’s Christmas tree decorating contest. And he is ready to challenge long-time winner Nate Reed. But will this rivalry be forever?

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Christmas In Spite of You by K.C. Mills

Christmas In Spite of You is a holiday romance with opposites-attract trope. Noel is a Christmas-loving ball of chaos, while Kincaid is a neat freak with no interest in holidays. When circumstances force them to share Noel’s apartment for a week, they clash at every turn.

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I’ll Get Back to You by Becca Grischow

I’ll Get Back to You is a queer holiday romance that’s both charming and funny. Murphy is failing a class and working a dead-end job in her hometown. When she meets Ellie Meyers, a former classmate, there is something special. But Ellie’s mom is the professor about to flunk Murphy.

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The Christmas You Found Me by Sarah Morgenthaler

The Christmas You Found Me is a sweet contemporary romance about second chances and found family. Sienna Naples is lonely after a recent divorce. Her life changes when a handsome stranger comes into her life. Turns out, he is a single dad struggling to afford his daughter’s medical care.

One Last Gift by Emily Stone

One Last Gift is the perfect winter romance. It follows the story of Cassie, a woman who lost her parents at a young age. It’s the perfect book if you are into Christmas-stories that discuss the themes of loss, love and healing.

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The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan

One of my favorite British chick li authors Jenny Colgan is back with another heartwarming Christmas novel that captures holiday fun. The Christmas Bookshop starts with Carmen, who has lost her job. But when she is invited to celebrate Christmas with her over achiever sister- Sofia, she decides to travel to Edinburgh, half heartedly. Although both sisters have never been besties, Sofia has decided to get Carmen a job in an old bookshop. Related: Find 41 Book Club Questions &Snack Ideas for The Christmas Bookshop

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You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky

You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince is an adult queer holiday romance with enemies-to-lovers trope. Matthew Prince is rich, spoiled, and sent to a small town after making a big Pr disaster. Matthew can’t survive anywhere without his cell-phone, but this rural town has no service, and to top it all he is forced to share the room with his grandparents’ student. This fun and lighthearted book will be a fun book for holidays.

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Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand

If you’re looking for a multilayered holiday book for your book club, Winter Street is for you. It’s about Kelley Quinn and his four adult children And if you love this book so much, also check out the other books in this Winter Street Series.

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Second Chance Christmas by Jahquel J.

Second Chance Christmas follows Faith Stone, a divorced single mom. She decides to come back to her hometown for Christmas after 15 years. She thought she left her past behind, but running into her first love, Rome, brings back her old feelings.

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The Christmas Catch by Toni Shiloh

The Christmas Catch is a sweet holiday novella Jahleel Walker, a football player. He decides to goe back to his hometown after an injury. There, he meets Bebe, his old high school love, who is now a single mom. As they spend time together during Christmas, their feelings return. But Jahleel must choose ; stay or leave again.

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A Novel Christmas by Charity Shane

A Novel Christmas by Charity Shane is a sweet holiday romance about a writer with writer’s block. Her books aren’t selling, and her love life isn’t great. Then, she meets a kind and handsome firefighter, and everything starts to change.

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A Jingle Bell Mingle by Julie Murphy

A Jingle Bell Mingle is about a part-time actress, Sunny Palmer. She decides to sell her first script to a Christmas movie channel and goes to Christmas Notch to finish it. But she ends up sharing a house with Isaac Kelly, a grumpy ex-singer. At first, they avoid each other, but soon their creative struggles turn into unexpected romance.

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All I Want Is You by Falon Ballard

Next we have a steamy romance where bitter exes are forced to share a room during the holidays All I Want Is You introduces us to romance writers Jessica Carrington and her ex-boyfriend whose careers and personal lives are on opposite paths. Snowed in at a remote inn right before Christmas, they decide to channel their frustration into writing and perhaps something more.

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Kiss Me At Christmas by Jenny Bayliss

Kiss Me At Christmas is a charming holiday rom-com about Harriet Smith who isn’t feeling the Christmas spirit this year. After her daughter skips Christmas at home, Harriet ends up in trouble for helping some students. To fix things, she agrees to direct a Christmas play at an old theater.

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Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva

Mr. Dickens and His Carol is holiday-themed historical fiction at that follows Charles Dickens as his publishers attempt to blackmail him into writing a Christmas book. This is a great book for the fans of A Christmas Carol.

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The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay

The Holiday Honeymoon Switch is a delightful holiday romance where two best friends decide to swap vacations and end up finding unexpected love. Holly Beech trades Christmas plans with her friend Ivy after her fiancé leaves her. Holly goes to a snowy cabin and meets her rugged Airbnb host, while Ivy takes Holly’s Hawaiian honeymoon and meets a kind bartender.

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The Christmas House by Victoria James

The Christmas House is the sweet story of a family trying to reconcile their troubled relationships. Set in Silver Springs, the book is about B&B owner Ruby Harris. There is plenty of drama in the story between Ruby and her grandchildren, Charlotte and Olivia.

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Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor

Next we have a historical fiction set in England. Last Christmas in Paris is told across 4 Christmases amid World War I. When the war starts, everyone is sure they’ll be together by next Christmas, but this is not how things play out. The novel centers around Evie Elliot and Thomas Harding, a couple separated by the war.

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The Noel Letters by Richard Paul Evans

The Noel Letters follows Noel Post and her journey through a tale of family, and self-discovery. Noel is an editor for a major publishing house. Soon, she visits her dying father. During the visit, Noel starts receiving mysterious letters which reveal details about her past and make her start seeing her future in a different light.

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The Christmas Train by David Baldacci

The Christmas Train follows the holiday journey of journalist Tom Langdon, as He finds himself traveling across the United States to get home for Christmas. The book shows the true magic of the holiday season at its best.

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Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien & Baillie Tolkien

This is a glimpse into the Lord of the Rings author’s creative genius, Letters from Father Christmas includes the author’s letters he would write and illustrate for his children around the holidays, addressed from ‘Father Christmas’.

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Shepherd’s Abiding by Jan Karon

The 8th novel in Karon’s beloved Mitford Years series follows Father Tim as he sets out to restore a dilapidated nativity scene as a Christmas gift for his wife, Cynthia. Shepherd’s Abiding is the perfect book to take you a journey through the beloved town of Mitford during the holiday season.

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A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg

A Redbird Christmas is set in a small Alabama town called Lost River. It follows Oswald T. Campbell, who after receiving a shocking diagnosis, leaves Chicago to spend what may be his last Christmas in the sleepy town of Lost River.

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The 19th Christmas by James Patterson

The 19th Christmas is all about the titular group looking forward to a calm holiday season until a new case demands their attention. This is the perfect book for the fans of Patterson and his murder mysteries. Also check out more best Christmas-themed mystery books.

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Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah

Comfort & Joy offers has a heartwarming holiday backdrop that makes it a great book club book. Joy Candellaro leaves her home and travels to the Pacific Northwest. In a small town, she meets Bobby, a little boy who lost his mom, and his dad, Daniel. Joy helps them heal, and they help her find happiness again. Also check out more books of Kristin Hannah check this post Kristin Hannah Books in Order: Full List

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Christmas with Anne and Other Holiday Stories by Lucy Maud Montgomery

From the beloved author of Lucy Maud Montgomery comes sweet holiday stories that from her novels, as well as 14 more short stories previously published by the author.

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A Christmas Escape by Sarah Morgan

A Christmas Escape is a cozy and wonderful romance that follows Christy Sullivan and her family, as well as her best-friend Alix.

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Christmas for Beginners by Carole Matthews

Christmas for Beginners follows Molly Baker, who is tasked with creating a Christmas on the farm so that it can save her business afloat. But with all the challenges that arise, Molly begins feeling overwhelmed and in need of support.

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The Christmas Eve Letter by Elyse Douglas

The Christmas Letter centers around Eve Sharland who finds an unopened letter from 1885 in an antique store. It filled with charming romance and paranormal twist.

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A Dog Named Christmas by Greg Kincaid

A perfect choice for animal-themed Christmas books. A Dog Named Christmas is an inspiring story of a dog who changed the lives of the family that took him in.

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Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher

Winter Solstice is a classic found family story of 5 strangers coming together over the holidays. Set in the small Scottish town of Creagan, it is a tragedy that brings the main characters together for the holiday season.

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Nantucket White Christmas by Pamela M. Kelley

Nantucket White Christmas follows Angela Stark who has a tough Christmas . So this Christmas she moves in with her friend Jane after losing her home. Then, she gets an unexpected inheritance on Nantucket. There, she meets kind people and starts to feel the magic of Christmas.

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The Holiday Hunting Lodge by Jennifer Griffith

The Holiday Hunting Lodge is the third book in Griffith’s Christmas House series. It is the story of Jesse Parrish, a music composer who has the opportunity of the lifetime. Unfortunately for him, he feels stuck. So she seeks out a private plane to a mountain lodge where he can get some work done.

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Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber

If you are looking for or a Christmas book that tells the story of magic Dear Santa is an excellent choice. Lindy Carmichael returns home for Christmas devastated, after a breakup and struggles at work. So her mom suggests reading her old letters to Santa and writing a new one. This brings hope, Christmas magic, and even a surprise romance with an old classmate.

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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

The Gift of the Magi is a classic Christmas story f love and sacrifice. Set in New York, this heartwarming Christmas novella follows an impoverished young couple who deal with the challenge of buying Christmas gifts for each other.

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Irish Country Christmas by Patrick Taylor

If you want to read a holiday-themed historical fiction set in 1960’s rural Northern Ireland. Irish Country Christmas should be on your reading list. It follows Doctor Barry Laverty who is looking forward to his first ever Christmas in Ballybucklebo with his girl friend. But soon he learns that she is too busy to come home.  Yet, the whole town comes together to celebrate the snowy nights with Christmas pudding and turkeys. 

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Christmas at Holiday House by RaeAnne Thayne

This multi-generational family story also revolves around the concept of second chance love and the romance of Ethan and Abby. You will also love charming romance with an extraordinary blend of Christmas bliss and human relationships.

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A Dog’s Perfect Christmas by W. Bruce Cameron

A Dog’s Perfect Christmas is an incredibly heart touching story of the Goss family. They are struggling with problems as Christmas nears. As the problems get worse, a lost puppy arrives. So they wonder whether it is just another problem, or the gift they truly need?

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Jingle All the Way by Debbie Macomber

If you want to read a clean romance with Christmas charm, check this one. Jingle All the Way is about Everly Lancaster, a busy real-estate executive with no time for herself. Forced to take a break, she ends up on a two-week Amazon cruise instead of the luxury beach trip she expected. At first, she hates it. But with the help of Asher, a kind and charming guide, she starts to enjoy the adventure and rethink her life.The dominant part of this contemporary romance takes place in Amazon.

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Christmas at the Island Hotel by Jenny Colgan

One of my favroite British Chick lit authors Jenny Colgan’s novel ‘Christmas at the Island Hotel’ is the fourth book in her ‘Mure Series’. Colgan has managed to introduce a plethora of characters by portraying a variety of relationships.

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The Christmas Table by Donna VanLiere

The Christmas Table is a heartwarming Christmas themed and faith-based story projecting the power of prayer which surrounds the readers with fuzzy happiness. It’s also a great book for lovers of family stories, drama and Christmas traditions.

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A Winter Dream by Richard Paul Evans

A Winter Dream evolved the elements of the original story from the bible into a modern-day rendition of the story of Joseph. It’s also about the unavoidable life events, cruelty, personal realizations and lessons which makes it a fact-packed narration. 

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In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

In a Holidaze is about Maelyn Jones who is stuck in a terrible Christmas and a strange time loop! After wishing for happiness, she wakes up to relive her holiday at her family’s snowy Utah cabin. There is so much laughs, love, and holiday magic in this cozy Christmas romance book.

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The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score

If you love an enemies-to-lovers romance with a dirty talker hero, check this one. The Christmas Fix is a small town Christmas romance about a town manager and a reality TV star. Cat’s ready to bring back the holiday spirit to Merry, Connecticut, but the town’s skeptical city manager, Noah, isn’t exactly her biggest fan.

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Kiss Kringle by Victoria Bradleigh

Kiss Kringle is about Marianne and Nico, who cross paths in Holidaze, New York. All happens because of a mischievous dog and a quirky Christmas pageant. You’ll love their chemistry and festive romance.

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Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey

Wreck the Halls is both sexy and funny. It is about two rock stars’ kids coming together to bring their estranged moms back for a holiday concert. Amidst all, Melody and Beat’s strong chemistry grows.

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Gifting Me to His Best Friend by Katee Robert

Gifting Me to His Best Friend is definitely the hottest Christmas rom com in the list. It is all about being naughty and bold. Derek’s holiday gift for his best friend is unconventional, him and his wife, for a Christmas they’ll never forget.

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