The countdown to Christmas is on, and hopefully you will have some time off to spend with family and friends, as well as finding some time to spend on yourself! I am looking forward to some ‘me time’ – reading, one of my greatest pleasures.
I can imagine myself settling down on a comfy sofa in front of a roaring fire with a glass of wine and the snow falling hard outside the window, however the reality will probably be grabbing 30 minutes in between the cooking, cleaning and entertaining the kids with a mug of something strongly caffeinated, whilst the rain falls outside.
Still, I can dream and what better way, than getting whisked away on one of these Christmas romantic fictions. Here are some of the recommended Romance reads for Christmas 2019 based on the Amazon chart.
At No. 1
The Gift of Happiness by Holly Martin
“The magic of Christmas has arrived in the little village of Happiness, where snow falls and love is in the air.”
This is the second book in the series about the village of Happiness, so it might be worth reading the first book before this one, especially as this book is ranked no. 1 by readers on Amazon in Romantic comedy.
- Amazon readers rate this book 4.8 based on 93 ratings
- Goodreads’ readers rate this book 4.43 based on 538 ratings
The reviews say it is “a light and cheerful… heart warming read… with plenty of giggles…”
At no. 2
In the Unlikely Event by L. J. Shen
The story is about “love, loss and meeting The One when you are too young to know how to keep them.”
- Amazon readers rate this book 4.5 based on 103 ratings
- Goodreads’ readers rate this book 4.02 based on 6,066 ratings
The reviews say it is “thought-provoking, funny, sad, intriuing and … riddled with angst!”
No. 3
Christmas Every Day by Beth Moran
The story centres around the question: “What one thing would you change in your life before Christmas comes around?”
- Amazon readers rate this book 4.8 based on 65 ratings
- Goodreads’ readers rate this book 4.38 based on 161 ratings
The reviews say it is “Warm, wise, funny and utterly uplifting.”
No. 4
Snowflakes over Holly Cove by Lucy Coleman
“As the snowflakes start to fall, Holly Cove welcomes a new tenant to the beautiful old cottage on the beach.”
- Amazon readers rate this book 4.5 based on 176 ratings
- Goodreads’ readers rate this book 4.15 based on 1,588 ratings
The reviews say it is: “A heartwarming, uplifting, and true to life story… it will leave you with a smile on your face.”
If none of these stories appeal to you then perhaps check out one of these books:
Christmas at the Beach Hut by Veronica Henry is the number 1 Christmas read from 2018.
The story is “about the real magic of Christmas: reconnecting with your loved ones.”
Or….
This novella is partly set in the week leading up to Christmas and I have actually read this book, so here is my review:
It starts as a fun and exuberant romp, that evolves into a heartfelt and emotive love story that made me fall in love with love, all over again. It is a beautifully written love story told from the point of view of the two main characters Robin Riggs and Clark McCullough.
Robin is a writer and the story is centred around her writing of a weekend, she can never forget. Three unplanned and unexpected days with a man who becomes something more to her than just a random fling.
Clark McCullough is the definition of every girls dream: a successful businessman who is funny, handsome, passionate and endearing. His story takes up when the book is published and he finds himself unexpectedly reading an account of a weekend, he hasn’t forgotten either.
I swooned and then swooned again, I may have even shed some tears. A fantastically, brilliantly written book.