Christmas Books for Adults

In this collection, classic works by Boccaccio to Pirandello intertwine with more recent stories from writers like Anna Maria Ortese, Natalia Ginzburg and Nobel laureate Grazia Deledda to bring together the greatest festive tales from the land of enchantment: Italy.

Quirky and creative Ariel Spencer needs tuition for her dream art program, and a job at Wonderland is the perfect solution. When she and Trey discover Wonderland is at risk of being shut down by a local gentrifier, they team up to save it before the Christmas Eve deadline. Along the way, they embark on a hate-to-love journey that changes them forever.

City girl Tia Thornton dreads Christmas on Saiyan Hedge Farm after a breakup. She hates everything: the sheep, the manure, and the terrible Wi-Fi that hinders her plans to win back her ex.

Country boy Quincy Parker is busy preparing for the Winter Ball and has lied about having a date. Initially at odds, Tia and Quincy agree to fake a relationship to solve their problems. When a snowstorm threatens the Winter Ball, their fake relationship is tested. Will they keep up the act or let real feelings take over?

The festive season is a challenging time for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie, and this year is set to be particularly tough. Tori reflects on her past belief that difficult times were better than boring ones, realizing now that isn't true. Determined to escape the sadness of recent months, she decides to block out the pain and focus on the present, even if just for today. "Happy Christmas," she says, hoping for a moment of peace amidst the turmoil.

In the first book of the Lovelight series, two best friends pretend to date to save a struggling Christmas tree farm. Stella Bloom, eager to rescue Lovelight Farms from its problems like a raccoon takeover and missing shipments, partners with a famous influencer in a contest. The prize of $100,000 could save the farm, but Stella fibs about having a boyfriend to co-own the farm. Her best friend, Luka Peters, steps in to play the role, finding that this pretend relationship might be the highlight of his Christmas.

Jonathan Frost hates the holidays; Gabriella Di Natale loves them. They both work at Bailey’s Bookshop and despise each other. When the store faces financial trouble, they strike a deal: whoever makes more December sales keeps their job; the loser resigns.

Gabby plans to win with her festive charm, but Jonathan's tactics throw her off. Amidst this, Gabby's ex pursues her, and her online friend suggests a break. As tensions rise, Gabby discovers a tender side to Jonathan, realizing he might not be the enemy she thought. Perhaps they know—and love—each other more than they realized.

Melody Monroe is determined to help her nine-year-old twin boys rediscover their holiday spirit after losing their father. Learning that the school’s Yuletide Cookie Club has disbanded, she decides to take over, even if it means clashing with the infuriating principal, Jonathan Braxton. A small argument escalates into a town-wide bake-off, and Melody's competitive spirit turns romantic. Though her focus is on her boys and saving Christmas, Melody wonders if she's ready to let go of the past and embrace the magic of the holidays for herself.

Every December, J.R.R. Tolkien’s children received letters from Father Christmas, complete with colorful drawings. These letters told delightful tales of North Pole adventures: reindeer scattering presents, the clumsy Polar Bear falling through the roof, breaking the Moon, and battling goblins. Notes from Polar Bear and Ilbereth the Elf added humor and life. Readers of all ages are charmed by the inventiveness and authenticity of Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas.

After a breakup, a broken toe, and missing a promotion, I'm not in the mood for Christmas. Mom insists on a family gathering at my grandparents' cabin, where I plan to rely on Johnnie Walker, Jack Daniels, and Jim Beam. But my ex shows up, ruining everything.

Stuck with the man who broke my heart, I try to cope. I knew better than to drink too much, kiss under the mistletoe, or sleep with my ex, Eli, but he always knew how to push my buttons. My nostalgic Christmas went up in flames, thanks to him.

Cat King aims to save Merry, Connecticut's Christmas festival, but grumpy town manager Noah Yates stands in her way. After a hurricane devastates the town, single dad Noah struggles to rebuild until reality TV star Catalina King arrives with a crew and budget to help. Despite their constant clashes and one steamy encounter, they must work together to create a Christmas miracle. Can these adversaries unite, or will their bickering land them on the naughty list?

Home isn't where the heart is for me, especially during the holidays. Forced to return to Strawberry Hollow for Christmas, my least favorite holiday, I dreaded the week ahead. That is, until I ran into my childhood crush, Parker Grant, now a handsome, off-limits doctor and my brother's best friend. Parker, who loves Christmas and a good bet, challenges me to spend seven days with him to change my mind about the holiday. What starts as a silly mistletoe bet turns into something much deeper, with more at stake than either of us expected.

Gordon Mackenzie, ruthless CEO of SynthoSoft, is unexpectedly drawn to vivacious Isadora Santos. Thrilled by her attraction to him, Isadora wants to be with Gordon. Their bond deepens during a snowstorm at his company holiday party, but as their love blossoms, guests at the resort start dying mysteriously. Gordon and Isadora must unmask the murderer before she becomes the next victim, testing their relationship as they race to survive.