The Best Romance Books of the Season
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People are always talking about the best holiday movies and how nice it is to cuddle on the couch with a cozy blanket and hot mug. For many people that is the image that comes to mind when the Christmas music starts playing. But what about the books? A good book can give you the same warm feeling, and a really good book can transport you into the story. These are a few of the best holiday books to read this winter.
- Lovelight Farms by B. K. Borison: If a hallmark movie was a book it would be this one. A sweet romantic comedy, with fake dating, and friends to lovers, this is the perfect book to get into the holiday mindset.
- In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae: “Exactly the slow-burn, second-chance, friends-to-lovers romance I was craving.” -Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis.
- How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow “Capturing the wonder and thrill of first love during the tumultuous journey that is recovering from heartbreak and entering young adulthood, How to Excavate a Heart is a beautiful testament to queer joy and personal growth. Shani will make you laugh, cry, and cheer for her until the very last page. A remarkable gem.” — Racquel Marie, author of Ophelia After All
- Kiss Her Once For Me by Allison Cochrun: “Kiss Her Once for Me is a gift of a story. Capturing the festive charm and nostalgia of the season, the fresh-fallen-snow wonder of falling head over heels, this holiday romance also reminds us that giving and receiving love can be as tangled as a knot of Christmas lights, yet with patience and perseverance, finally unwound, no less beautiful, the glowing joy we all deserve.” —Chloe Liese, author of Two Wrongs Make a Right
- Season of Love by Helena Greer: “If you need the cozy feel of a Hallmark holiday movie in book form, visit Carrigan’s! Season of Love has all of the warm, queer, Jewish holiday vibes you could possibly want. It’s a cup of cocoa with the perfect amount of marshmallows, it’s a sweet kiss under the mistletoe. Helena Greer creates characters and settings that I never want to leave behind.”—Jen DeLuca, USA Today bestselling author of Well Matched
Happy reading!
About the Contributor
Olivia Metz, Staff Writer
Olivia Metz is a junior at Freehold High School, and this is her second year as a member of The Colonial. Olivia is a part of The Health Professions Pathway Program and plays for her high school’s tennis team. When she is not babysitting or spending time with her large family, Olivia enjoys reading, being outside, and listening to Taylor Swift. Her favorite place to go is the beach.
