Fresh Christmas & Holiday Reads Published in 2024 and 2025

Whether you’re looking for cozy small-town romances, heartwarming family sagas, or even a little holiday mystery, there’s a holiday-themed novel to match every mood. New Christmas books are published every year, but sometimes the lesser-known ones are even better than the big names. 

If you’re ready to settle in by the fire (or twinkle lights) with a book that feels like Christmas, here are four under-hyped gems released in the last two years to try this holiday season.

• Murder Most Royal by S.J. Bennett (Sept 2024)
  This installment in the Her Majesty the Queen Investigates series puts Christmas at Sandringham Estate under the spotlight — definitely ideal if you like royals + cozy mysteries with seasonal flair.
  

• Good Spirits by B.K. Borison (Oct 7, 2025)
  A paranormal romance with holiday magic. The ghost of Christmas past shows up and forces the heroine to confront her past, which leads to sparks of romance. If you like your holiday with a touch of supernatural + feelings, this one’s right up your alley.
  

• I’ll Be Home For Christmas: A Novel by Jenny Bayliss (Sept 23, 2025)
  This British tale follows a woman who, after a breakup and losing her home, returns to Pine Bluff to spend Christmas with family—including great-aunts, a mother who’s been distant, and an old love. Perfect for readers who love homecoming stories during the holidays.
  

• A Ruff Royal Christmas by Karen Schaler (Sept 2025)
  A royal Christmas romance that also involves a mischievous dog, royal duties, lost pets, winter wonderlands, and that warm, chaotic holiday energy. Great if you like Christmas movies vibes in book form.