31+ Spicy Christmas Romance Books to Cozy Up With
Enter the world of spicy Christmas romance books, where mistletoe moments turn into swoon-worthy steam and Santa’s list isn’t the only thing getting naughty.
Whether you’re in the mood for snowed-in snuggles, forbidden flings, or a bit of holiday kink, these books have got you covered (or not—wink).
So grab your favorite festive drink, settle in by the fire, and get ready to unwrap these oh-so-steamy holiday treats!
Spicy Christmas Romance Books You’ll Love

1. A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone
This naughty-and-nice holiday rom-com serves up steamy sparks when a porn star is cast in a squeaky-clean Christmas movie and ends up working alongside her childhood celebrity crush.
A Merry Little Meet Cute is festive, flirty, and full of heart (and heat).

2. Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth
Revenge is sweet—and spicy—in this story of a woman who goes full Christmas glow-up to show her ex what he’s missing, only to end up falling for his boss.
Tis the Season for Revenge is all about festive payback, glittering romance, and unapologetic girl power.

3. Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
Fake dating meets holiday magic in Lovelight Farms.
It’s a cozy rom-com where sparks fly on a charming Christmas tree farm.
It’s warm, romantic, and sure to leave you swooning (and maybe craving a mug of spiked hot cocoa).

4. Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey
Christmas chaos and steamy competition collide in this hilarious and sizzling story of rival musicians forced to work together.
If you want to read something cute about a magical, musical holiday, Wreck the Halls is for you.
Expect sharp banter, festive fun, and enough spice to keep you toasty all season.

5. The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score
A no-nonsense contractor and a social media influencer team up to save a small town’s Christmas festival in The Christmas Fix.
Honestly, this is a laugh-out-loud holiday romance.
It’s full of festive shenanigans, sizzling chemistry, and a love story that feels like a warm hug (with benefits).

6. Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey
What’s more festive than falling for your boss during the holidays?
Window Shopping is a Christmas-window-dresser romance filled with quirky humor, undeniable chemistry, and some seriously spicy moments.
Think Grinch meets rom-com, but way sexier.

7. 25 Reasons to Hate Christmas and Cowboys by Elle Thorpe
When a city girl gets stuck in cowboy country for the holidays, sparks fly in all the wrong—and oh-so-right—ways.
25 Reasons to Hate Christmas and Cowboys is a laugh-out-loud enemies-to-lovers tale that mixes cowboy charm with just the right amount of holiday mischief.

8. Christmas on the Thirteenth Floor by Lee Jacquot
Step into a quirky high-rise holiday romance with Christmas on the Thirteenth Floor.
It perfectly blends humor, spice, and a touch of magic.
When opposites collide in a towering Christmas caper, it’s equal parts chaos and swoon-worthy charm.

9. Big Nick Energy by Morgan Elizabeth
Santa’s getting spicy in this laugh-out-loud romance where a sexy St. Nick proves there’s more to him than milk and cookies.
Big Nick Energy is festive, flirty, and brimming with the kind of naughty you didn’t know you needed this holiday season.

10. The Naughty List by Ellie Mae MacGregor
Santa’s got a list, and it’s nothing like you remember.
The Naughty List is a cheeky holiday novella delivers spicy fun with a dose of humor.
It’s perfect for those who want their Christmas reading with an extra kick.

11. Tangled in Tinsel by Trilina Pucci
When one woman ends up snowed in with four co-workers during the holidays, things heat up in more ways than one.
Tangled in Tinsel is a spicy reverse harem tale of Christmas chaos at its finest—with a lot of heat to melt the snow.

12. Kiss Kringle by Victoria Bradleigh
Santa’s not the only one bringing surprises this Christmas.
When a meet-cute at a holiday party turns into a magical (and steamy) romance, it’s a yuletide delight you won’t want to miss.
Kiss Kringle is a steamy, Christmas-filled wild ride!

13. Blame it on the Eggnog by Samantha Baca
Eggnog isn’t the only thing spiked in this hilarious and swoon-worthy holiday romance.
A case of mistaken identity and festive hijinks leads to a love story full of spice and seasonal cheer in Blame it on the Eggnog.

14. Three Swedish Mountain Men by Lily Gold
Snow isn’t the only thing heating up when one woman finds herself snowed in with three rugged mountain men.
Three Swedish Mountain Men is a reverse harem holiday romance that’s as wild and spicy as a roaring winter fire, with plenty of festive fun to keep you warm.

15. Filthy Rich Santas by Eva Ashwood
Who needs one Santa when you can have three?
This deliciously naughty romance serves up a trio of sexy Santas ready to make your Christmas wishes come true—whether you’ve been naughty or nice.
If you’re looking for a spicy Christmas ride, Filthy Rich Santas is for you.

16. Santa Baby by Cassie Mint
Forget the chimney—this Santa is slipping straight into your heart.
This is a swoon-worthy and spicy novella about a forbidden romance that’ll have you singing “Santa Baby” all season long.

17. Holiday Star by Melissa Dymond
What happens when a Hollywood starlet falls for her small-town ex during Christmas?
Holiday Star is a heartfelt and steamy second-chance romance that combines holiday magic with just the right amount of spice.

18. How the Grump Saved Christmas by Claire Kingsley
A grumpy businessman and a cheerful Christmas-loving heroine clash in this opposites-attract romance that’s equal parts heartwarming and steamy.
Expect mistletoe, banter, and enough spice to warm even the coldest heart in How the Grump Saved Christmas.

19. Tempting Klaus by Ashlee Rose
Klaus isn’t your average holiday hero—he’s brooding, mysterious, and Belle’s father-in-law.
This festive romance takes the “daddy’s girl” trope to the next level and adds plenty of spice to the sleigh ride.
Tempting Klaus is a short, little-to-no plot romance!

20. Meet Me in Los Feliz by Kelly Reynolds
Christmas in LA? Cue the sun-soaked holiday romance with a heaping side of spice.
Meet Me in Los Feliz is the story of a whirlwind holiday fling turned something more is festive, flirty, and packed with chemistry.
Bonus points: the female main character is plus size!

21. The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by Susan Wiggs
This cozy holiday romance is full of fur babies, festive cheer, and a love story that’ll tug at your heartstrings.
While it leans sweeter than spicy, The Twelve Dogs of Christmas still full of feel-good vibes perfect for the season.

22. Santa Daddy by Mila Crawford
Santa’s got a new title, and it’s Daddy.
This spicy novella pairs a curvy heroine with a protective silver fox in a Christmas romance that’s short, steamy, and oh-so-satisfying.

23. Kidnapped by the Krampus by Emily Shore
If you like your holiday reads with a dark, spicy twist, this paranormal romance novel is the perfect treat.
When Krampus himself comes calling, things get wild, magical, and surprisingly steamy.

24. Good Elf Gone Wrong by Alina Jacobs
Elves behaving badly? Sign us up!
This laugh-out-loud holiday rom-com brings festive chaos, sizzling tension, and a love story that’s as spicy as it is hilarious.
Good Elf Gone Wrong is a great holiday rom com to cozy up with.
- Spice Level: 4/5
- Enemies to Lovers, Holiday Romance, Office Romance
- A holiday romance with elves and a whole lot of sass.
- Target | Amazon

25. The Naughty List by Jade West
Santa’s list just got a whole lot naughtier in this sizzling romance about a woman embracing her wild side.
VERY steamy, The Naughty List a holiday treat for readers who like their romance extra spicy.
To be fair, there are “complaints” that this is all smut, no plot… and they’re not wrong. So you’ve been warned.

26. Bought By Santa by B. Lybaek
If you’re looking for a holiday-themed mafia romance, this is the book for you.
In this sizzling romance, Santa’s buying an heir this Christmas and our heroine is going to be set for life.
Bought by Santa is ready to make your holiday wishes come true—whether you’re ready or not.

27. Dipped in Holly by Dana Isaly
A cozy holiday bar turns into the scene of a steamy Christmas rendezvous when Holly meets a man who knows exactly what she needs.
Short, spicy, and perfect for a festive escape, Dipped in Holly will leave you feeling merry (and hot).

28. Slaying the Holidays by Beatrix Hollow
This dark comedy romance is everything you didn’t know you needed for your holiday reading list.
Slaying the Holidays is a steamy, thrilling novella is packed with banter, tension and all the chaos from the holidays.

29. Silent Night by ML Philpitt
This atmospheric stalker romance takes the Christmas spirit to the darker side, blending holiday vibes with forbidden love and an irresistible edge.
With Silent Night, Think cozy sweaters and stolen items—plus plenty of spice to keep you hooked.

30. Snowed Inn by Erin Branscom
Stranded in a picturesque inn during a snowstorm, two opposites find themselves drawn together in this festive forced-proximity romance.
Cozy, heartwarming, and just spicy enough to keep you blushing, Snowed Inn is a perfect holiday escape.

31. Kissing Kristmas by Megyn Ward
A second-chance romance full of holiday magic, sizzling chemistry, and enough spice to melt the frost off your windows.
In Kissing Kristmas, when old flames reignite under the mistletoe, things get steamy—and complicated.

32. Yule Tied Up by Marissa Farrar & S.R. Jones
This naughty holiday novella turns up the heat as two lovers explore their boundaries in a winter wonderland.
With festive lights and a lot of spice, Yule Tied Up is the perfect read for those who like their holidays extra adventurous.

33. He Sees You When You’re Sleeping by Alta Hensley
If you want your Christmas romance with a little morally grey side dish, then He Sees You When You’re Sleeping is the novel for you.
Jack’s been stalking his Christmas wish for a while, will he find her under the tree this year?

34. Such a Naughty Girl by Effie Campbell
This short, sizzling romance lives up to its title, delivering holiday heat with a heroine embracing her naughty side.
Such a Naughty Girl is packed with festive tension and steamy scenes.
It’s a holiday indulgence you won’t want to miss. Check your triggers first!


Final Thoughts: Spicy Christmas Romance Books
And there you have it—enough spicy Christmas romances to keep you warm all season long.
From naughty Santas to steamy snowstorms, these books prove that the holidays are the perfect time to turn up the heat.
So, whether you’ve been naughty, nice, or somewhere delightfully in between, there’s a story here for you.
Now go forth, romance lovers, and let the holiday spice flow—because Santa’s sleigh isn’t the only thing bringing thrills this season!
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