The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore – This viral series is everywhere on BookTok right now! Don’t let the cute cover fool you – there’s enough spice to keep you sweating all season long. 😉

The Wish by Nicholas Sparks – It’s not a romance read roundup without Nicholas Sparks! The Wish follows photographer Maggie Dawes as she reflects during the Christmas season on the winter she spent as a teen in the Outer Banks, where she discovered photography and first love.

One Day in December by Josie Silver – A Reese’s Book Club pick! One Day in December follows Laurie, who catches a glimpse of a man through a bus window one snowy December and feels an instant spark. Over the years, fate, timing, and missed chances shape their journey in this heartwarming story of love and serendipity.

Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison – Stella Bloom enlists her best friend Luka to pose as her boyfriend to save her struggling Christmas tree farm and win a holiday contest. A friends-to-lovers, fake dating trope with a cozy holiday setting – what’s not to love?!

Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey – One of favorite spicy romance authors! Children of rival rock stars are forced to reunite their moms’ band for a Christmas Eve concert. Amid the chaos, old sparks flare, turning holiday mayhem into a second-chance romance.

The Favorites by Layne Fargo – “Part Wuthering Heights and part Daisy Jones & The Six” The Favorites follows Kat and Heath, ice-dancing partners whose rise to Olympic stardom is cut short by a shocking incident. Years later, a documentary revisits their story, revealing ambition, rivalry, and the complicated truths behind fame and friendship.

What Happened to the McCrays by Tracey Lange – Kyle McCray returns to his snowy hometown to care for his ailing father during the winter season, confronting the past he left behind — including his estranged wife, Casey. Amid middle-school hockey, holiday gatherings, and old secrets, he must face mistakes, forgiveness, and the possibility of a second chance at love.

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon – “A gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history. Fans of Outlander’s Claire Fraser will enjoy Lawhon’s Martha, who is brave and outspoken when it comes to protecting the innocent.”

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah – One of our all time favorite authors here at LIY! Leni and her family move to remote Alaska seeking a fresh start, but her father’s PTSD turns their new home into a dangerous place. Amid harsh winters and isolation, Leni struggles to survive, protect her family, and find hope and love in the wild.

Winter in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand – If a mystery in paradise is the winter escape you need, you can always count on Elin Hilderbrand. Over the holiday season, Irene Steele and her family escape the winter chill for a tropical island getaway. Amid sun-soaked beaches and festive surroundings, they navigate family dynamics, self-discovery, and the unexpected twists life can bring.

The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose – If you’re a fan of The Maid, you’ll enjoy this festive holiday novella. When a Secret Santa gift exchange at the Regency Grand Hotel raises questions about who Molly can and cannot trust, she dives headfirst into solving her most consequential—and personal—mystery yet.

Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney – Alice Feeney is the queen of thrillers! Adam and Amelia Wright retreat to snow‑covered Scotland to save their marriage, but strange events and hidden secrets soon turn their winter getaway into a tense, twisting thriller.

The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley – In The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley, a group of friends reunites at a snowy Scottish Highlands lodge to celebrate the New Year. Their cozy holiday getaway turns deadly when a blizzard traps them inside and secrets surface, turning friendship and festivity into suspense and betrayal.

One by One by Ruth Ware – In One by One by Ruth Ware, a corporate retreat in a snowy French Alps chalet turns deadly when an avalanche traps the group and someone starts killing them off. Amid the snow and isolation, survival becomes a tense, chilling fight.