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Okay – it’s not Jolabokaflod quite yet. But we are getting you ready for Dec 24th with lots of books for you in every genre. Come back here each day and check out our Book Giving Page for more books, more genres, and more holiday love. If you want to learn more, check out this history on the Icelandic Holiday!
And now, for your Contemporary Romance reading – may we present our 3, hopefully new-to-you authors, with free first in series contemporary romances. (We also threw in a women’s fiction book, because we need that too!) 💋
Here you go:
Tempt — Wicked Sanctuary (Book 1) — Marie Tuhart
Get this book free from the author! (over 9 books in this series!)
Escaping her ex-boyfriend’s horror-themed campout, Sierra Blake stumbles into a world she never imagined. ⛺️
Sierra Blake escapes a traumatic situation only to crash into Max Preston’s world — a man who’s shut himself off from love. Sparks fly as Sierra discovers new confidence under Max’s protection, but old ghosts and a too-perfect ex threaten to pull her back. Tempt blends emotional heat with slow-burn trust-building as Sierra must choose between running and fighting for what she deserves. Expect sexy tension, emotional stakes, and a satisfyingly romantic arc.
Leslie’s Curl & Dye — Potter Lake (Book 1) — D.L. White
Get this book free from the author! (three books in this series!)
“Of all the places you could have ended up, why are you here? Why didn’t you go home?” 🎀
Leslie Baker runs Potter Lake’s beloved Curl & Dye and thought she’d put the past behind her—until Kade “KC” Cavanaugh returns and opens a competing salon. What begins as a business rivalry quickly reawakens old feelings and town-wide drama that forces both of them to choose between pride and second chances. Along the way the stakes grow beyond customers and gossip, drawing in the town and testing who Leslie can trust. Sweet small-town romance, community flavor, and an enemies-to-lovers current drive this book.
Our Song — The Wilder Books (Book 1) — Savannah Kade
Get this book free from the author! (five books in this completed series!)
What happens when the rising rockstar next door needs you? What happens when he wants you? 🎸
Kelsey, a thirty-one-year-old single mother, moves to Nashville seeking a fresh start and to build a life for her child. When JD, the younger rock-star neighbor from the band Wilder, moves in next door, sparks fly and friendship soon threatens to become something more. The novel balances emotional depth with steam and music-scene atmosphere as Kelsey and JD navigate career pressures, parenthood, and the fear of risking everything. Fans of friends-to-lovers rockstar romance will find this a cozy, passionate beginning to a series.
As promised, we’ve added a Women’s Fiction story here, too! Enjoy ☕️
An Unfinished Story — The Block Island Saga (Book 1) — E.D. (or ED) Hackett
Two strangers, one island, and a bustling bed-and-breakfast. 🩴
Joanie arrives on Block Island to escape a life that’s gone stale and agrees to help run a bed-and-breakfast in exchange for a place to stay. Carly, the innkeeper, struggles with family obligations and the weight of running the inn alone. Together they discover friendship, community, and the possibility of new love, while the island’s challenges force them to grow. Warm, character-driven women’s fiction with friendship, healing, and romance at its heart.
All of these books average over 4 stars on GoodReads. So dive in, grab your hot cocoa or tea or even something a little stronger. These stories range from steamier to sweeter and every level in between! Grab one (or all four now!) If you have other free contemporary romances to recommend, please add them in the comments. 📖
Happy reading!