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Fantasy

Lorri Moulton Christmas in Silver Birch Valley

Christmas in Silver Birch Valley

Lorri Moulton

A small town has held on to their traditions and celebrates Christmas as if it were 100 years ago…which reporter Jake Logan finds surprisingly charming, but wonders if it’s too good to be true.

Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Cultural Diversity

Representation: Cultural Diversity

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: Third person omniscient

Book Type: Novella

Ending: HEA

Guiding Light by Noelle Nichols

Guiding Light

Noelle Nichols

As the winter solstice approaches, Kilo, burdened by grief, is chosen to lead his people in celebration. Yet, amidst the icy landscape and the comforting glow of tradition, he finds a spark of warmth and hope, igniting a desire for healing and connection.

Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Found Family, Other…

Representation: Cultural Diversity

Age Category: YA

Intimacy Level: None
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: First Person

Book Type: Standalone

Ending: other

The Snow Wolf by Amberlyn Holland

The Snow Wolf

Amberlyn Holland

An early snowstorm, a shared cottage, and magical secrets draw reclusive weaver Myra and wolf-shifter Sterling together while leading them them toward a dangerous confrontation with the insane Mirror King.

Themes and Tropes: Rescue Romance, Found Family, Forced Proximity, Fantasy Races

Age Category: YA

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: Mild

Written POV: Dual POV

Book Type: First in a series

Ending: HEA

Love in Paradise by Tasha Creed

Love in Paradise

Tasha Creed

When your contract changes and they send you to the beach, what is the spirit of winter supposed to do?

Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Hidden World, Found Family, Fantasy Races

Age Category: New Adult

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: Dual POV

Book Type: Complete Series

Ending: HEA

Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider

Chasing Cheer

Heather Schneider

What happens when Holly Claus, daughter of Santa Claus, meets a small-town B&B owner with a little too much Cheer?

Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Enchanted Object, Magical Bond, Found Family, Fantasy Races

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: Mild

Written POV: Third Person

Book Type: Duology or duet

Ending: HEA

Bound by Ice and Shadow

Sophea Chan

Be wary of the bonds you forge, little flame. Even the kindest touch can leave you frostbitten…

Themes and Tropes: Chosen One, Emotional Scars/PTSD, Forced Proximity, Fantasy Races

Representation: Cultural Diversity

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: Mild

Written POV: Dual POV

Book Type: First in a Series

Ending: Love Story (HEA not guranteed)/Romantic subplot

Winters Haven by E.S. Scrivner

Winters Haven

E.S. Scrivner

Pursued by creatures of shadow, a young man must decipher the cryptic runes etched on his arm and unravel the nightmarish visions in his head.

Themes and Tropes: Magical Mentor, Enchanted Object, Quest For A Lost Item, Magical Bond, Gods & Mythology, Emotional Scars/PTSD, Fantasy Races

Representation: Mental Health, Disability, Gender Diversity, Non-Traditional Families, Neurodiversity, Chronic Pain

Age Category: YA

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: Third Person

Book Type: First in a Series

Ending: HFN

Urban Fantasy

Shadowborn Sorceress by Mandi Oyster

Shadowborn Sorceress

Mandi Oyster

The past always comes back to haunt you.

Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Chosen One, Hidden World, Fated Mates

Representation: Other

Age Category: New Adult

Intimacy Level: 3
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: Moderate

Written POV: First Person

Book Type: First in Series

Ending: HFN (Happy for now)

Romantasy

Lady Reaper by Toni Cabell

Lady Reaper

Toni Cabell

Mara’s magic is broken, her fay boyfriend can’t give her the time of day, and the underworld has stopped processing ghosts. With chaos spreading everywhere, Mara needs a cure fast… should she seek help from the king of the elves? Finalist, Wishing Shelf Book Awards.

Themes and Tropes: Magical Mentor, Royalty In Disguise, Found Family, Fantasy Races

Representation: Non Traditional Families

Age Category: YA

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: Third Person

Book Type: Sequel in Series

Ending: HEA

Winterfrost Market by Jenny Sandiford

Winterfrost Market

Jenny Sandiford

A tea-loving mortal with a warm heart. A worldly fae prince in disguise. Midwinter is brewing something magical…

Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Royalty In Disguise, Found Family, Forced Proximity, One bed

Representation: Cultural Diversity

Age Category: New Adult

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: Mild

Written POV: Dual POV

Book Type: First in Series

Ending: HEA

Betrayal & Banditry by Jes Drew

Betrayal & Banditry

Jes Drew

Sparks fly as a female Robin Hood collides with a too-noble King Arthur in the first installment of this no-spice trilogy!

Themes and Tropes: Chosen One, Enemies To Lovers, Fated Mates, Secret identities

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: Dual POV

Book Type: Trilogy

Ending: Other

Winter's Blade by Harper Lynn

Winter’s Blade

Harper Lynn

Rule #1 of surviving in a Fae-ruled world: Don’t get noticed.
Rule #2: When you inevitably break Rule #1, deny everything.

Themes and Tropes: Opposites Attract, Forbidden Love, Rescue Romance, Fantasy Races

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Severe
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: First Person

Book Type: First in Series

Ending: Love Story (HEA not guranteed)/Romantic subplot

Fairytale

Frosts and Fears

Laura Greenwood

Gerda’s time at Grimm Academy has been lonely until her childhood friend appears and the two start reconnecting. The only problem is the prophecy hanging over both of their heads in this fantasy fairy tale romance based on The Snow Queen.

Themes and Tropes: Friends to Lovers, Enchanted Object

Age Category: NA

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: First Person

Book Type: Complete Series

Ending: HEA

Queen of Frost and Ice by Aisha Urooj

Queen of Frost and Ice

Aisha Urooj

Our world is dying. The great war threatens to kill us all.

Caught in the power games of the mad fire king and the spiteful ice queen, I must do everything to protect my little sister.

Themes and Tropes: Found Family, Kingdoms & Monarchies, Political Intrigue, Fantasy Races

Age Category: YA

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: Mild

Written POV: Third Person

Book Type: Series of Standalones

Ending: HEA

Paranormal

Spectrborn by TS Devon

Spectrborn

T.S. Devon

I died in a secret lab carved into a mountain. Turns out, death didn’t want me.

Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Human Experimentation, Revenge, Fantasy Races

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Severe
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: First Person

Book Type: First in Series

Ending: HFN

Witching You A Charmed Christmas by Jenna Collett

Witching You A Charmed Christmas

Jenna Collett

A witchy matchmaker faces off against a grumpy Christmas tree farmer with a heart encased in ice.

Themes and Tropes: Opposites Attract, Small Town Charm, Enemies To Lovers

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: First Person

Book Type: First in Series

Ending: HEA

Science Fiction

Zombies and papercuts by ima ghoul

Zombies and Papercuts

Ima Ghoul

Will today be the day I finally share my first kiss? Armed only with my wit and books lets hope I don’t get a papercut. They hurt more than a zombie bite.

Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Rescue Romance, Post-Apocalyptic Survival

Age Category: New Adult

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: First Person

Book Type: Novella

Ending: HEA

Contemporary

Frosty Cheer by Kristen Fray

Frosty Cheer

Kristen Fray

When Ivy Hansel loses her big-city journalist job and her commitment-phobic boyfriend all in one day, she has nowhere to go but home to her family’s Christmas tree farm just as the season is starting. Feeling lost, she rediscovers her love of baking and a familiar man, but can Nick pursue a relationship with his childhood crush who has likely changed from their years apart?

Themes and Tropes: Friends To Lovers, Small Town Charm, Second Chances

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: Mild

Written POV: Dual POV

Book Type: Standalones

Ending: HEA

Sweet Secret by Daisy Landish

Sweet Secret

Daisy Landish

Alex Carter has always kept his feelings for Emily, his best friend’s sister, a secret. Now that she’s back in town, it’s harder than ever to resist her charm.

Themes and Tropes: Friends To Lovers, Small Town Charm

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: Dual POV

Book Type: Ongoing Series

Ending: HEA

Holiday Blues: A Sweet Holiday Romance by Sara Breaker

Holiday Blues: A Sweet Holiday Romance

Sara Breaker

Snowed in at school over Christmas…what else is there to do? Maybe fall in love with the guy you least expected? Too bad he’s dating your roommate…

Themes and Tropes: Friends To Lovers, Forbidden Love, Forced Proximity

Representation: Mental Health, Neurodiversity

Age Category: New Adult

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: First Person

Book Type: Standalone

Ending: HEA

A Lot Like Christmas by Kathryn Cantrell

A Lot Like Christmas

Kathryn Cantrell

She’s all about Christmas magic; he’s a Grinch—cue the ice storm of the century!

Themes and Tropes: Opposites Attract, Small Town Charm, Quest For A Lost Item, Forced Proximity

Representation: Mental Health, Neurodiversity

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: Third Person

Book Type: Complete Series

Ending: HEA

His second first love by Bhawana Chilwal

His Second First Love

Bhawana Chilwal

He bound her with a promise of forever but in the end, he was the one who shattered it and disappeared.

Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Second Chances, Other…

Representation: Cultural Diversity, Ethnic, Other…

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: Mild

Written POV: Dual POV

Book Type: First in Series

Ending: Tragedy

Love Redeemed by Tara Baisden

Love Redeemed

Tara Baisden

Grief took everything from Emma Whitman, but when she returns to her hometown of Laurel Ridge, she finds unexpected hope in the arms of a widower and his young daughter, challenging her to believe in love and faith once more. Love Redeemed is a heartwarming tale of second chances, faith, and the healing power of a small town at Christmas.

Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Second Chances, Other…

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: None
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: Third Person

Book Type: Ongoing Series

Ending: HEA

My Crazy Mixed Up Winter Wish by E.W. Saloka

My Crazy Mixed Up Winter Wish

E.W. Saloka

Love, wishes, and a little bit of deception – the perfect recipe for a winter romance.

Themes and Tropes: Opposites Attract, Small Town Charm, Found Family

Representation: Non-Traditional Families

Age Category: New Adult

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: Dual POV

Book Type: Novella

Ending: HEA

A Ring For Christmas by Josephine Beintema

A Ring For Christmas

Josephine Beintema

A dash of blackmail, an unfortunate axe mishap, plus a sprig of mistletoe, and A Ring For Christmas is the makings of an unforgettable sweet Christmas tale!

Themes and Tropes: Opposites Attract, Workplace Romance, Other…

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: Third Person

Book Type: First in Series

Ending: HEA

Her Christmas Kiss by Melissa McClone

Her Christmas Kiss

Melissa McClone

A woman paramedic works hard to be “one of the boys” at work, but after a three-alarm mistletoe kiss from a charming rookie firefighter, her tough exterior starts to melt.

Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Rescue Romance, Workplace Romance, Emotional Scars/PTSD

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: Dual POV

Book Type: Series of Standalones

Ending: HEA

Coming Home to Sunset Cove by Tori Mitchell

Coming Home to Sunset Cove

Tori Mitchell

They missed their first chance at love. Can this single mom and her childhood best friend overcome their obstacles and find love together?

Themes and Tropes: Friends To Lovers, Small Town Charm, Second Chances, Found Family, Forced Proximity

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: Dual POV

Book Type: First in Series

Ending: HEA

A Husband for the Holidays by P.L. Harris

A Husband for the Holidays

P.L. Harris

Isabelle Lawrence hopes to gain her family’s acceptance by presenting a fake husband for the holiday to avoid the usual pressure to marry and have children. Meanwhile, Harley Mitchell, struggling with his impending divorce, must spend the weekend with Isabelle and her family, risking his heart in the process.

Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Marriage of Convenience, Forced Proximity

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: Mild

Written POV: First Person

Book Type: Series of Standalones

Ending: HEA

RomCom

The Widow's Christmas Ruse by Carla Rossi

The Widow’s Christmas Ruse

Carla Rossi

The Recliner King of Texas wants to buy Donna’s store. She wants to sell – but not to him. Who knew the furniture biz was such a hotbed of romantic pursuit?

Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Second Chances, Enemies To Lovers, Other…

Representation: Other

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: Third Person

Book Type: Series of Standalones

Ending: HEA

A Very Messy Christmas by Dineen Miller

A Very Messy Christmas

Dineen Miller

She makes sure nothing can go wrong. Until he decks the halls with chaos, unusual menus, and romance.

Themes and Tropes: Opposites Attract, Small Town Charm, Enemies To Lovers, Workplace Romance

Representation: Other

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: First Person

Book Type: Sequel in a Series

Ending: HEA

Christmas on Inishmore by KC McCormick Çiftçi

Christmas on Inishmore

KC McCormick Çiftçi

When Emma ends up stranded on an Irish island overnight, a handsome bartender offers to put her up for the night. Could it be the beginning of something more?

Themes and Tropes: Forced Proximity, One bed

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: Moderate

Written POV: Third Person

Book Type: Series of Standalones

Ending: HEA

The Christmas Cookie Trap by Annika Stone

The Christmas Cookie Trap

Annika Stone

A laugh-out-loud festive romp filled with mischievous dough, heart-stirring holiday charm, and a journey back to the sweetest place of all: home. Perfect for fans of cozy comedic romances with a hearty sprinkle of Christmas cheer.

Themes and Tropes: Friends To Lovers, Small Town Charm, Second Chances

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: Mild

Written POV: Dual POV

Book Type: Novella

Ending: HEA

Historical

An Elopement Gone Awry by Sariah Drake

An Elopement Gone Awry

Sariah Drake

In this clean Regency romance, Georgiana is on her way to wed when her carriage is attacked and her fiancé kidnapped. Rescue comes in the form of reclusive but intriguing Charles, who unexpectedly captures her heart…

Themes and Tropes: Opposites Attract, Small Town Charm, Forbidden Love, Rescue Romance, Kidnapping, Forced Proximity

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: Mild

Written POV: Dual POV

Book Type: Standalone

Ending: HEA

Hoarfrost to Roses by D.L. Gardner

Hoarfrost to Roses

D.L. Gardner

In 1879 in the wild territory of the Pacific Northwest, a young man is attacked and left for dead. Separated from his spirit, he seeks refuge in his grandfather’s root cellar. The young woman next door, drawn by his plucky spirit, offers aid and courageously apprehends his would-be killer.

Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Enchanted Object, Magical Bond, First Contact, Robberies & Heist(s)

Age Category: Adult

Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: None

Written POV: Dual POV

Book Type: First in a Series

Ending: HEA