50+ New and Beloved Diverse Winter Holiday Romances for 2025
Last night I hid from trick-or-treaters at my coffee shop and made you a list of 50+ holiday romances. You're welcome. From vacation flings to snowed-in second chances, here's your cozy season TBR.
Hi Librarygoer!
Or shall I say happy holidays? Last night I performed my annual ritual of hiding from the trick-or-treaters at a coffee shop (mine serves cocktails in the evening, yay!) and took an inventory of new and already loved diverse holiday romances. So you’re getting this list! Before I rediscovered my love of reading, I lived for the cheesy holiday romance movies.
I still watch them from time to time, like when I want to yell at the screen about the small town woman living in the big city who returns to her hometown and is working remotely on a Christmas marketing campaign assigned on December 20th. As a marketer, I know that storyline is unrealistic because the Christmas campaign planning season begins between January and July. These movies get to skate over as much reality as they want because the “gee whiz, it’s Christmas” is the important part.
In a holiday romance novel, they are all the important parts. The plot, the characters, and their happily ever afters.
If you haven’t read many (or any) holiday romances, I hope this list gives you some place to start. If you are already an aficionado, I hope there’s at least one or two you haven’t gotten your hands on—including the 2025 new releases.
Happy Reading (& Pre-Ordering)!
-Aleia
Last Updated: November 17, 2025
This year’s diverse romance releases are an eclectic mix of all my favorite things about the season. An extended epilogue, vacation romances, second chance, and the joy of new love in the most heartwarming season.
Holiday Hook-Up List by Alexis Daria (Available Now) | Latine
Rock Away by Joanna Kimber (Available Now) | Black
Not So Merry in the Maldives by Mia Heintzelman (Available Now) | Black, Holiday Vacation
The One Final Rule by Ambar Cordova (Available Now) | Latine, Holiday Vacation
The Twelve-Hour Rule by Maria Rigou (Available Now) | Latine, Holiday Vacation
Nutmeg & Mistletoe by T.L. Martin (Available Now) | Black
You Better Not Pout by Mia Sosa (November 20) | Black, Latine
Not In The Christmas Plan by Etta Easton (November 20) | Black
A Night with Ms. Grinch by Lauren Lacey (November 25) | Black
How To Melt A Snowflake by Joanna Kimber (December 1) | Black Romance [Direct Pre-Order Link]
Mistletoe Kiss On Ice by Danielle Brooks (December 5) | Black
The Ex-Mas Duet by Grace Elena (December 12) | Latine
Already Loved Previously Released Winter Romance Loves
My list of already loved holiday romances is really giving romcom vibes and I’m not mad at a reason to laugh snuggled in front of a fire. There are also a handful that are hot enough to melt your Kindle. Have fun!
A Singh Family Christmas by Nisha Sharma | AAPI
The Holly Dates by Brittainy Cherry | Black Romance
I’ll Be Gone for Christmas by Georgia K. Boone | Black FMC, Multiple Couples, Queer, Vacation Romance
Christmas in Spite of You by K.C. Mills | Black Romance
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory | Black Romance, Mature MCs
Last Christmas Crush by Mia Heintzelman | Black FMC
A Man for Mrs. Claus by Rebekah Weatherspoon | Black FMC, Paranormal
Her Beary Sexy Christmas by Theodora Taylor | Black FMC, Paranormal, Why Choose
Holidays Ablaze by Lucy Limón | Latine FMC, Paranormal
Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria | Latine
The Toy King by Adriana Herrera | Latine, Paranormal
Her Night With Santa by Adriana Herrera | Latine, Paranormal, Queer (F/F)
Run Darling by Adriana Herrera | Latine, Paranormal
Heat and Run by Adriana Herrera | Latine, Paranormal, Omegaverse, Why Choose, Queer (F/F/F)
The Toy Runners by Adriana Herrera | Latine, Paranormal, Queer
The Office Party by Whitney G. | Black FMC
The Office Guest by Whitney G. | Black FMC
The Office Games by Whitney G. | Black FMC
Amor Actually (Compilation) | Latine, Interconnected Novellas
Wrapped Up in You by Talia Hibbert | Black FMC
Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert | Black FMC
Mangos and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera | Latine, Black, Queer (F/F)
Mistlefoe by Kimberly Lemming | Paranormal, Novella
What’s A Girl Gotta Do to Get on The Naughty List by Kimberly Lemming | Paranormal, Novelette
Have Yourself a Billionaire for Christmas by Tracey Livesay | Black FMC, Snowed In
Winter Holiday TBR
Last but not least, these are books I released in previous years but I didn’t get a chance to read. Maybe I ran out of holiday cheer, maybe I got too deep in the holiday rum punch but either way I look forward to the joy they will bring!
Second Chance Christmas by Jahquel J. | Black Romance
A Trini Christmas Collection by N.G. Peltier | Short Story Collection, Paranormal, Queer
A Spark of Trouble: Merry Mischief by Lucy Limón | Latine, Monster
A Novel Christmas by Charity Shane’ | Black Romance
The Christmas War Paws by Terreece M. Clarke | Black Romance, Novella
Gnome One Like You by Tobie Carter | Black Romance, Novella
My December Darling by Lauren Asher | Latine
The Gift Rarely Given by Ambar Cordova | Latine
A Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli | AAPI
The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park | AAPI
The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo | AAPI
Island Christmas by Callie Browning | Historical
Secret Heir for Christmas by LaQuette | Queer (M/M)
Christmas at the Villa by Amaka Azie | Black Romance, Novella
Pre-Teen Wolf by Lucy Eden | Paranormal, Novella
Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley | Snowed In, Ramadan, Multiple Couples
Love in Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello | YA, Black
Only for the Holidays by Abiola Bello | YA, Black
The Christmas Catch by Toni Shiloh | Black Romance, Closed Door
You Make It Feel Like Christmas by Toni Shiloh | Black Romance, Closed Door
What are your favorite fall reads? Any genre, vibes, or specific books come to mind?
Ty for skipping regular Halloween activities to make this list. My friend and I are planning to buddy read a Christmas book and your list will be our go-to 😎
I’m saving this list for books to add to my TBR! Thank you for curating it.