It’s not in my nature to be immediately all Christmas-y following October 31. I still love fall and the colors, and of course, Thanksgiving. However, as someone who does what I do, I know that putting out seasonal content has a shelf life and a certain timeline is expected. So, without further ado, today we look at the Christmas fiction 2021 that you might be interested in reading.
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Of course, like any list that appears here, this won’t be all inclusive. They’ll be a wide variety in spite of this, and my focus will, as usual, be on the 2021 books set to release! With all of that said, let’s take a look at the Christmas fiction of 2021 – and maybe introduce you to something new that sounds and looks cozy!
CHRISTMAS FICTION 2021
1: SO, THIS IS CHRISTMAS, TRACY ANDREEN
This book sounds super cute! I love the cover (just fun and colorful) and the plot follows a girl who decides to go home for Christmas where she finds one of her classmates also in her hometown; a classmate she believes is a Brit who doesn’t like her. Goodreads
2: THE SANTA SUIT, MARY KAY ANDREWS
Looking for a change, Ivy buys an old farmhouse, sight unseen. What she didn’t realize is just how BIT a “labor of love” this house would be. Goodreads
3: THE MISTLETOE COUNTESS, PEPPER D. BASHAM
A kind of “marriage of convenience” story, this historical fiction title sounds all kinds of swoony for those that like reading about Lords and the women who steal their hearts. Goodreads
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Follows a woman who finds herself feeling listless now that her restaurant is running effectively without her and her children are grown. Goodreads
Please note, this is secular fiction
5: CHRISTMAS AT THE INN, ASHLEY CLARK
Set in the 1950s, this is a fake relationship trope that, presumably will set up something more. Goodreads
6: BLAME IT ON THE MISTLETOE, BETH GARROD
Described as “Tweet Cute meets The Holiday,” this rom-com looks like a really fun time (an influencer swaps places with a normal girl), so who am I to complain? Goodreads
Please note, this is secular fiction
7: LIKE A SILVER BELL, LINDSAY HARREL
Book three in Harrel’s Port Willis series, this novel follows a woman who, after a marriage to an abusive man, struggles to trust a man again. But will the handsome president of a charity help to heal her heart? Goodreads
8: A ROYAL CHRISTMAS WEDDING (RE-ISSUE), RACHEL HAUCK
Adding this one because it’s a re-release in 2021 with a new, whimsical cover! Tells the story of a reunion romance between a girl and a prince…! Goodreads
9: KISS THE GIRL, MELANIE JACOBSON
Tells the story of a 20-something girl who is ready to leave her small town behind, and not even the allure of a new arrival in the new high school coach can keep her here. Or can he? Goodreads
10: THE HOLIDAY SWAP, MAGGIE KNOX
Sisters decide to swap lives over the Christmas season, both feeling strung out with some of the challenge of life. Reminds me of The Holiday one of THE best more “recent” rom-coms. Goodreads
Please note, this is secular fiction
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Known for her “break-out” hit (Dear Emmie Blue) of last year, Lia Louis returns with this Christmas-y read about two strangers who must spend a day together. Goodreads
Please note, this is secular fiction
12: DEAR SANTA, DEBBIE MACOMBER
Follows a woman returning home for Christmas who feels burnt out on life and career. She had an ex cheat on her and her life as a graphic designer isn’t going as planned. Goodreads
Please note, this is secular fiction
13: THE HOLIDAY SWITCH, TIF MARCELO
Ready for winter break, the only thing Lila doesn’t expect while working is the cute nephew of her boss! Goodreads
Please note, this is secular fiction
14: THE HOLIDAY EX-FILES, JENNIFER PEEL
After finding her husband with another woman, a newly single woman decides to turn that pain into a business. But more trouble finds her when she and her husband’s best friend meet up again. Goodreads
Please note, this is secular fiction
15: A PICTURE OF CHRISTMAS, BELL RENSHAW
Forced to take time off work, Rhett returns to his hometown of Winter Montana facing an uncertain future. Olive is putting her true passion aside for a ho-hum job at the mayor’s office. These two continue to run into each other during the Christmas festivities all while facing uncertainty in life and love. Goodreads
16: ALWAYS, IN DECMEBER, EMILY STONE
A woman writes a letter to the parents she lost every year, and makes a trip each year at Christmas. Only this year, a happenstance meeting knocks all of her plans off course. Goodreads
Please note, this is secular fiction
17: YOU AND ME, BECKY WADE
Connor fell in love with his best friend, Shay, when they were still kids. Now, years later, they’re both in Misty River and he’s met someone he could date. Trouble is, he thinks he’s in need of a bit of a makeover first, which is where Shay comes in. Goodreads
18: A CROSS COUNTRY CHRISTMAS, COURTNEY WALSH
A road trip with your brother’s friend, a friend who you had a crush on? Yeah. What could go wrong in this Christmas rom-com! Goodreads
19: HAVE YOURSELF A CHRISTIANSEN CHRISTMAS, SUSAN MAY WARREN (NOVEMBER 25)
This story is set to revisit the beloved Christiansen family. All of whom seem to be worried about something or holding a secret to damage the family “legacy.” Goodreads
20: EVERY DAY IN DECEMBER, KITTY WILSON
This one follows two people facing their own challenges as Christmas approaches, one loves the season, the other doesn’t. Goodreads
Please note, this is secular fiction
Do you spy any titles that interest you? Which of these Christmas fiction 2021 books are you more excited for? Have you read any of them? Are any of them books I should add to my “must read” list? Do you see any that look darling and you must go-out-and-buy-yesterday? Will any of these be on your Christmas list? Comment all the comments below!
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I’m always on the lookout for more Christmas reads, so thanks for sharing this list – lots were new to me!
Thanks for checking the list out! It was fun to put together – despite the fact that I also do these things last minute. Someday I’ll get things together. ;)
So many great recommendations in one post! I’ve read and enjoyed The Holiday Swap, Eight Perfect Hours (one of my faves for the year), and Always, In December! But be forewarned that Always, In December is not a typical holiday romance. It received four and a half stars from me, but it’s better to go into it knowing it’s not the usual romance formula. :) Several more of these are on my TBR and I added Cross-Country Christmas. I love road-trip romances! Thanks for sharing. <3
This is definitely good to know – thank you, Dedra. I always like to know what’s to come especially if its a book I think will be a cozy romance. :) Appreciate you visiting and sharing your favorites. I anticipate reading SOME of these, though not all because I’d never get through them all. ;) Good to hear your favorites AND I hope you enjoy Cross Country Christmas.
These all look so cute! I’m always on the hunt for more holiday themed books around this time of year!
Same! Sadly I don’t read many like I’d want too, but I still hunt them down. :)
I read and loved the ones by Courtney Walsh and Becky Wade, planning to read Jennifer Peel’s, Pepper Basham’s and Melanie Jacobson’s, and checking out the others on Goodreads!
Sounds like a grand line up! Just wish I’d read some. ;) Ps; apologies for overlooking your comment.