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I hope one of these authors becomes a new favorite for you. This list has a USA Today Bestseller and completed series and authors with multiple series. Every urban fantasy reader is sure to find something they’ll love!

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Celebrate Jólabókaflóð that Icelandic way by curling up with free, heart-sweeping historical romances where passion, intrigue, and second chances promise the perfect winter escape.

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Celebrate Jólabókaflóð by escaping into swoon-worthy historical fantasy romances filled with intrigue, magic, and danger—perfect for cozy winter nights and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.

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Celebrate Iceland’s magical Jólabókaflóð—where a wartime tradition blossomed into a beloved Christmas Eve ritual of gifting books, cozy reading, and a national love affair with stories, from ancient sagas to chilling modern crime.

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Full of holiday heat, humor, and heart, Paranormal Packages delivers everything paranormal romance readers love—fated mates, curvy heroines, instant attraction, magical mischief, and spicy happily-ever-afters that’ll keep you warm all winter long.

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Some book events just knock my socks off, year after year. Secret Santa Days is one of them. Its the GOAT. It's been an absolute love fest year after year, and it just keeps getting better. Join 300+ Secret Santa Authors for games, giveaways, books, and holiday fun in Abbie's Dangerously Dark Darlings! Don't miss one of the biggest reader events of the year! Today Only December 5, 2025 The event is hosted on Facebook by Abbie Roads, Diana Muñoz Stewart, Jennie Marts, and Sharon Wray. Join Dangerously Dark Darlings Facebook group to play Read More...

If you love Hallmark Countdown to Christmas and all the holiday movies, but you also love to read stories like this: This is the ultimate guide. 3 Hallmark (and Netflix) holiday romance films and 3 books to read after you watch. These three books will deliver when it comes to all the things you want. Ideal for readers who want to hold onto the emotional glow of a Hallmark ending.

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There’s nothing quite like curling up with a good book and a cozy reading blanket. I know, I know! Some of you run hot. I would tell you to skip this post, but... maybe there's a reader in your life who does love a good blankie or a throw to curl up with. Maybe you know someone who needs the perfect reading space. Maybe there's a birthday or a holiday coming up. If you're looking to find the perfect gift, read on. (You can also check out our other recommendations for readers who love paper books!) For book lovers, comfort is just as important as the story itself, and the right throw can transform an ordinary reading session into a relaxing ritual. A soft, warm reading blanket creates a comfort, and it means we can settle in for long chapters without distraction. Whether it's a paperback on the couch or a hardback by the window, a blanket adds that essential layer of warmth and relaxation and it can make a reading space ours. Beyond simple comfort, a quality reading throw can also help with posture and focus. Lightweight yet warm fabrics allow readers to sit comfortably for hours, while oversized throws provide room to shift and adjust without losing warmth. For those who read in cooler rooms or prefer outdoor reading, a plush reading blanket is a must-have accessory that makes every page turn feel indulgent. Personalized Cozy Flannel Throw This one comes at a great price and is a […] Read More...

Whether you crave snow-dusted second chances, queer joy, cultural celebration, or slow-burn spice, these seven romances bring warmth, depth, and representation to your winter reading list.
Have a great holiday read to recommend? Help other readers find holiday joy! Add your take on one of our recs or post your own. Happy Reading 📚

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Fill Your TBR List With These Red-Hot Monster Romance Anthologies for the Holidays Paranormal romance has always had a special place in readers’ hearts: the thrill of the otherworldly, the dangerous, the unknown—all wrapped up in sizzling chemistry and often set against dramatic or eerie backdrops. Monster romances push that even further, and holiday settings often amplify the contrast: winter cold, holiday cheer, family tensions, cozy nights by firelight—mixed with cryptids under the tree, shifters under the mistletoe, or Krampus in the snow. It’s a fertile ground for both naughty and nice. Spotlight: A Very Cryptid Christmas A Very Cryptid Christmas (2022) is an anthology of nine short romance tales featuring cryptids and mythic creatures in holiday settings. The stories are steamy, sexy, playful, and so much fun—each story features a different creature. Want to seduce a Sasquatch? Wrangle a Jackalope rancher? Cozy up with the Squonk? It’s all in there! It also has been positively received: readers tend to love the variety, the inclusivity, and the inventiveness. Some standouts noted in reviews are Horney for the Holidays by Lulu M. Sylvian, Bigfoot, Bigger Heart by Wednesday Wheeler, A Waterhorse for Winter by D. B. Sieders. If you like holiday romance with a heavy dose of the monstrous and magical, this one is a classic in its niche. And if you want more, check out A Very Cryptid Christmas Vol. 2! Spotlight: Twisted Tidings: A Monster Romance Holiday Anthology Twisted Tidings: A Monster Romance Holiday Anthology (2024) is holiday themed […] Read More...