There’s always far too many books being released and it becomes almost impossible to keep track of what’s coming out. So whether you’re looking to buy someone a brand new romance book for Christmas or want to get something for yourself, here are 20 brand new romance books coming out this December.
The Full Picture – Jessica Carmichael
It’s winter break and Robyn is returning to Ghana for the first time since her mother died ten years ago and she’s finally ready to learn more about her mother. The last person she expects to meet is Osei Mensah, her grandmother’s beloved neighbour. He’s everything Robyn shouldn’t want… especially not when his childhood friend, Kelvin, who is also visiting is her exact type on paper.
Whiskey Bargain – Walker Rose
After her cheating ex made her a spectacle and being blacklisted in her career, Campbell is forced to return home and beg her parents for a job. So now she’s forced to plan the wedding of her cousin and her ex-boyfriend and the family guest ranch. But that means she gets to work with Durban, part owner of the local distillery, and it’s not long before they agree to a no-strings stress relief agreement between events.
All I Want For Christmas is a Hitman – Katie Reus
When a man carrying cash and weapons shows up on her farm, Scout orders her llama to knock him out. But when her neighbour shows up looking for trouble he ends up staying around to protect her. Then he decides he’s going to have to convince her to spend forever with him. And that’s going to take a Christmas miracle.
Love’s Inheritance – Cheyenne Blue
Coffee manager Clea has just inherited a failing Melbourne sausage factory that she can only keep if she makes a profit in the first year. Katrina works as a food scientist at Shamrock Sausages and can’t understand why it’s doing so badly… and she can’t understand why a random barista has dropped in to run it. But what if they join forces to get what they desire?
Naughty Saint Nick – Lexi Davis
Single mother Amber is barely holding it together this Christmas until she hears a stranger’s voice through her son’s walkie-talkie. He’s warm, kind, wickedly funny and calls himself ‘Saint Nick.’ He begins to check up on her but the more they talk the less neighbourly it feels…
The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah – Jean Meltzer
Evelyn has the perfect Hanukkah planned: 8 jam-packed days producing a televised musical of A Christmas Carol. Until an accident lands her in the medical bay where her ex-husband happens to be working. It’s been 2 years since he left her after she put her career before everything. But then Evelyn begins hallucinating ghosts tied to her past heartbreaks and every single one of them seems to lead back to David…
An Independent Woman – Sophia Holloway
The newly widowed Lady Louisa Dembleby is incredibly thankful to be free from her awful marriage. She vows to never marry again and instead live a quiet life with her daughter. But then she meets Major Benfield Barkby who is recovering from serious wounds sustained fighting in Spain.
The Chalet Girl – Victoria Prince
Emmeline Everley is a new resident at Kristalldorf’s, the world’s most exclusive ski resort but she’s firmly downstairs where she gets to see all the dirty laundry. She knows she shouldn’t get involved with anyone. That’s until Tristan du Kok, the resort’s most notorious bachelor turns his eye on her.
Melting Point – Cici Williams
At the 2026 Winter Olympics, the only thing on Sam Harrington’s mind is winning her first medal for snowboarding. But when a major team sponsorship falls through, she needs to find funding… and she’s told that pretending to be a couple with her friend and teammate, Finn, will give them a better chance at finding a sponsorship if they agree to fake a relationship.
Happily Ever Après – Christina Hill
Gemma is a quiet ski instructor that’s been in love with her best friend as long as she’s known him. But what she doesn’t know is that Jake also harbours secret feelings for her and when he runs into his ex he ends up blurting out a crazy lie: Gemma is his wife.
The Wild Card – Carol Brown
Carla is a professional poker player whose luck has dried up leaving her with nothing but a car and the deed to the Tumbleweed Bus Stop and Diner in small-town Texas. She plans to sell the diner until she meets the motherly cook and sunny waitress. Then she meets Jackson, the ex-military heir of a wealthy family and she soon begins to feel right at home.
Falling at the Barre – Elise Kennedy
Lucas vows to not date until his daughter graduates high school. But then he meets his daughter’s new dance teacher who also happens to be their neighbour. And then she somehow ends up being the nanny to Lucas’ daughter…
Endless Pursuit – Bethany Rosa
Poppy’s goals are simple: get married, have babies and live happily ever after. Braden is nowhere near suitable. But he never loses and Poppy is a challenge he can’t resist.
Kind of a Big Feeling – Patricia Prior
I have everything under control… until it comes to Caleb. He’s always been my person. So when he needs a plus-one to survive a family wedding, I agree to go. What’s a shared room between friends?
How My Ex Stole New Year’s – Kate Callaghan
Mia has everything she’s ever wanted: a thriving bakery, cosy village and a life free of August, the guitarist that ghosted her 2 years ago on New Year’s Eve. But now he’s back in town for a wedding and they find themselves trapped in an old castle for the weekend by a snowstorm.
The Great Popcorn Romance – Georgia Beers
Riley’s best friend Kyle suggests she take a job at his grandmother’s gourmet popcorn shop. It’s infuriating and not at all fun. And why does Kyle’s little sister that also works there have to be so hot? Years later, Riley returns to find the popcorn shop struggling and she’s the perfect person to help make it amazing again.
King Love – Samantha L. Valentine
Callie has everything she needs in her curated safety bubble: her home, family, and job at Brisbane’s hottest drag king bar. The one thing she’s missing is love but when she sees the same person come to watch her every week, she can’t bring herself to talk to her.
Champagne Taste On A Bad Boy Budget – Zuri Day
Running her own restaurant has always been Jamilah’s dream… until she finds herself buried in debt without a chef. Enter Rashad, a newly released ex-con who happens to be a culinary genius.
Wish Upon A Starfish – Daphne James Huff
After going from job to job, Aisha has finally settled into a career in marketing and graphic design at the aquarium. Now she just needs a boyfriend. Brooding scientist, Cody, seems perfect but doesn’t really make her heart flutter the way her work bestie, Bram, does But then her fundraising campaign featuring Stella the starfish goes viral and Bram asks for her help organising a gala and Aisha thinks it’s the perfect opportunity to impress Cody.
In Your Dreams – Sarah Adams
Madison was determined to make it in the culinary world of New York, but now with her dreams shattered she returns home to Kentucky where she gets the chance at being head chef at a new farm-to-table restaurant. The only problem? She’d have to work with her brother’s best friend… the last person she’d want to work for.
