A Month of Christmas Books! + Giveaway
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A Month of Christmas Books! + Giveaway

Jaycee Weaver

I have a thing for calendars. There, I’ve admitted it. I love them.

I remember buying my grandmother one for Christmas every year, taking care to choose one with pictures sure to put a smile on her face (usually filled with lots of cats). As an adult, I buy a wide-box calendar for my fridge at the start of a new school year to help manage the family, but I also buy one every December for the upcoming year and hang it in my office. I love to fill it up with ideas and plans and imagine all the things that lie in wait for me.

I like Bible verse flip calendars and funny-quote calendars. We have at least three advent calendars. Then this year, my daughters introduced me to dot journaling (aka bullet journaling). All their pretty Pinterest pins filled with calendars and record keepers and mood trackers, well, bless my calendar loving heart!

So as my holiday gift to you, I’m giving you a calendar of a very different sort—a new Christmas book to read for every day of the month for December 2020! I read a TON of Christmas books every December, so I’m giving you some of my favorites as well as a few new ones on my TBR list. If I haven’t yet read one of the titles on this list, I’ve at least read another (or more) by that author so that you know I’m only recommending titles that meet our Inspy Romance standards.

I hope you enjoy this list of new books, older books, multi-author collections, and more! And above all, I wish you and yours a very blessed holiday season. May the love of Christ be with you, may His life and light infiltrate into the deepest, toughest parts of where you are and bring you joy, peace, and grace in abundance.

And without further ado, I give you:

December 2020

  1.  Mistletoe Kiss by Andrea Boyd. One world record, two best friends, and a ten second kiss that changes everything. A perfect intro to her Spencer family books! (This one on sale and book 2 coming soon!)
  2. A (Kinda) Country Christmas by Krista Phillips. Two (sorta) opposites attract when small-town Christmas shop owner meets a crabby globe trotter. This whole series is a lot of quirky fun!
  3. Nowhere for Christmas by Heather Gray.Two virtual strangers, one teen, and the worst rental car in the history of mankind. Let the road trip begin. I loved this unusual premise!
  4. Something Borrowed by Toni Shiloh, Andrea Boyd, Jaycee Weaver, Mikal Dawn, and Teresa Tysinger. Six friends, five weddings, and one borrowed tiara. Five interconnected stories and SO much wedding fun! (Plus, only 99¢!)
  5. Operation Mistletoe by Elizabeth Maddrey. He raises funds for troops overseas by transforming his acreage into a wonderland and ministry opportunity. Why can’t she trust his intentions are honorable?
  6. Deck the Shelves by Toni Shiloh. Can two people hesitant on second chances find love as they Deck the Shelves? A bookshop owner heroine is just the start of what makes this one a delight.
  7. Ordinary Snowflakes by Jennifer Rodewald. A single mom, a snowy Christmas, and a Secret Santa gift. Perhaps her romance days aren’t over after all. This one’s hero is unlikely but swoony.
  8. Once Upon a Christmas (Christmas Card Series 3) by Amanda Tru. I very much enjoyed all 3 in this series!
    A once upon a Christmas inspires her story. Her ever after changes the world.
  9. A Christmas Romance Collection by Angela Ruth Strong, Kimberly Rose Johnson, Miralee Ferrell, and Vickie McDonough. Six heart-warming holiday romances from best-selling, award-winning authors.
  10. Not Until Christmas Morning by Valerie M. Bodden. She’s a fixer… He’s about as broken as they come… Can they learn to turn to God for healing and hope this Christmas? Again, I ADORE this whole series.
  11. Hearts Aglow (Christmas Lights 2020) by Chautona Havig, Cathe Swanson, Toni Shiloh, and Jaycee Weaver. Okay, so yes, I have a book in this collection. But the other three are worth recommending because they are so very excellent! Trust me. Tons of fun packed into these pages!
  12. Merry Kisses by Valerie Comer. Disillusioned by the over-commercialization of Christmas, the last new job she expects to find is as a mall elf working for the guy who got her fired from the last one.
  13. Second Chance Christmas by Merrillee Wren. I’m a sucker for a second chance marriage romance! This one sounds great (hang on while I add it to my TBR).
  14. A Match Made at Christmas by Courtney Walsh. This one is still on my TBR, but I love Courtney Walsh’s books! So much emotion packed into her pages. In this, years of friendship deepen into something more (squee!).
  15. Enchanted by Melissa Tagg. No one, and I mean NO one writes a novella like Melissa Tagg. And this trio is my FAVORITE. I could read them every year (and I hardly ever re-read anything).
  16. Restoring Christmas by Julie Arduini. Her last name might be Christmas, but she’s not the best example of holiday cheer to his students. Does he have what it takes to help her restore a town legacy and find her Christmas spirit?
  17. Beautiful Storm by Mandi Blake. I haven’t yet read Inspy newcomer Mandi Blake, but I plan to rectify that this Christmas! Two lonely, wounded hearts in need of healing in Christ PLUS that intriguing cover? You betcha!
  18. When Snowflakes Never Cease by Hallee Bridgeman, Amanda Tru, Alana Terry, Chautona Havig, and Jaycee Weaver. Five interconnected stories during a record breaking snowstorm as two doctors risk everything to find a dying girl’s father in this tear-jerker collection from 2019. I also recommend the other Crossroads collections!
  19. Tropical Kiss and Tell by Liwen Y. Ho. After two snowy days, I thought you might appreciate this tropical treat for a reprieve! They’ve been lifelong friends. This Christmas, does he let her marry another man or break up her engagement to make this the most memorable one of their lives?
  20. Seaside Christmas by Narelle Atkins. After a visit to the tropics, let’s head to Sydney, Australia for a little more Christmas-on-the-beach fun in this heart-warming novella.
  21. A Husband for Holly by Marion Ueckermann. While we’re traveling, let’s pop over to the UK and hang out with the Blume sisters, all of whom are delightful!
  22. Holiday Town by Jenn Faulk. We’ll continue our travels to Namibia and join a missionary family as they adapt to a whole new culture. I’ve read ALL of Jenn’s books and can’t recommend them enough.
  23. First Class Christmas by Katy Eeten. Let’s fly back to the USA with two strangers who find an instant connection on their flight home. This one’s up high on my December TBR list. I always enjoy Katy’s books!
  24. Love, Laughter, and Luminarias by Jaycee Weaver. Yeah, yeah, I’m promoting my own book on your calendar. But seriously, I LOVE these two so much that I made it only 99¢ for the whole month and the paperback’s new this year for only $6.99. It’s so much fun, I would love it even if someone else had written it.
  25. Once Upon a Silent Night by Kimberly Rae Jordan. I haven’t read her in a while, but I do love a good KRJ book. Out of reach dreams, sacrifices, a mob family, and two people trying to build a new life? Sign me up!
  26. Honey For the Holidays by Jessica R. Patch. Again, I LOVE this whole series! He’s got a plan but it requires the help of his ex, who despises him for all the wrong reasons.
  27. Better Than First by Kari Trumbo. I liked this 2018 release a lot! She’s too driven to see past her ice dreams, but her best friend plans to prove there’s more to life…including love.
  28. Winter Wishes by Tara Grace Ericson. Secrets, dreams, and insecurities keep these two friends from seeking more. Can’t wait to dive into this one, either! I just loved the first in the series.
  29. A Merry Miracle in Romance by Melanie Snitker. Haven’t read a book of hers that I haven’t loved. This whole series, each book a different author, looks totally awesome and is connected by their town!
  30. Love and Harmony by Sally Bayless. She’s got something to prove, he just wants to keep his job. There’s a whole lot packed into this one, and I really enjoyed it!
  31. Melodies of Christmas Love by numerous authors. Okay, so there are a LOT of authors I like in this one set. Plus, I mean, Christmas AND music? Definitely in my TBR for this year. At only 99¢ for 7 books, this one is a steal.

Aaaaaand, last but not least, just for fun, here’s one for New Year’s Day, January 1, 2021. A New Year’s Kiss by Delaney Cameron. I liked all of the clean, inspirational books in the Finding Love series. This one was wonderful, with two people coming to terms with life not turning out how they’d envisioned.

Well, there you have it! Thirty two titles that easily work out to closer to 50 actual books. And since it’s Christmas and I feel like giving a few books away, I’m going to choose TWO winners from the comments to receive a copy of Love, Laughter, and Luminarias—WINNER’S CHOICE of format (eBook OR paperback!). What are YOUR favorite Christmas titles? Have you read any of the above (let us know what you thought!)? Winner will be chosen at random and announced in the Sunday edition later in December. Entries close on Friday 12/4 at 11:59pm MST.

Merry Christmas and many blessings!

Published by Jaycee Weaver

When New Mexico resident and USA Today bestselling author Jaycee Weaver isn't reading or writing, she enjoys dates with her brainiac hubby, drinking coffee, crafting, pretending she's a nature photographer, and making her teenagers cringe. Jaycee considers herself a recovering perfectionist and frequent hot mess. She does her best to live her faith in action authentically, trusting God to be Lord over the good, the bad, and the ugly even when it’s hard.

61 thoughts on “A Month of Christmas Books! + Giveaway”

  1. No I haven’t read any of the above titles yet, but I just might need to find some time to do so soon.

  2. Thanks for the Christmas list! I’m always on the lookout for new authors that I haven’t read, and you have given me several. I love a good Christmas book too!!❤️

  3. Hi, I have not read any of the books that you have mentioned here, they all sound like Great reads. I do love Christmas books though. I read Once Upon a Dickens Christmas and I loved that book. Thank you so much for the chance of winning a paperback,paperbacks are all I read. Have a Great week and stay safe.

    1. Good luck! And I do know that many of the books on this list come in paperback, so I hope you find a few good ones!

  4. Wow!! Huge selection– and I’ve read and enjoyed many of them . My favourite ROFL is definitely Nowhere for Christmas. I read it often, it’s just so funny, and yet it’s a great story as well.

  5. Hi Jaycee, Thanks for sharing a fabulous list of Christmas books! I’m always looking for recommendations, and I’ve just done some ‘Christmas shopping’ at the Kindle store from your list. 😊

    1. Woohoo! That’s the goal! Lol! At least reading is a good habit to support, right?! 😜

  7. I haven’t read any of these books, but I am excited to read them now! Thank you for the list

  8. I don’t think I’ve read any of these, though a couple of them are on my Kindle and a lot more are on my TBR pile.
    I love calendars, too! I’m always finding a new Advent calendar every year, and my sons and I always have to watch Elmo’s Countdown Christmas every Christmas Eve, even though they’re really too old. But I’m not! 😀

    1. Lol that’s awesome. Sounds like you have a wonderful holiday TBR stack ready to go! Enjoy!

  10. I love this list, so many great books! I have several of these just waiting to be read, but I have to say I love Melissa Tagg’s Enchanted. All of her Christmas stories are great and I can just picture them being made into Hallmark Christmas movies at some point. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!

    1. You are so right! Melissa’s books are always favorites. Happy reading and Merry Christmas!

  11. Ooh, fun – I don’t know that I’ve read any of these yet. I have a weakness for Christmas story collections – and still re-read the many Signet Regency paperback collections I started buying as a teen.

    1. Awesome! I do love Christmas collections! Pretty much all I read the whole month are Christmas books. Thanks for stopping by!

  12. You’ve certainly hit on many of my favorites in this list! And there are a few that look intriguing that weren’t on my radar YET. Looks like I’m going to have to take a few days off just to read…

  13. What a great list of christmas books! I have always loved christmas stories! Thank you so much! (And a little self-promotion is fine, lol) Have a wonderful christmas month!

  16. Great selection of books.. many of which I have already 😅!

    Pssst…I love calendars too!!

  17. This is a great list. I’ve read some and they are great. Some of the others, I’m adding to my TBR list 😉 Thanks!
    I’ve also enjoyed and re-read a few times A Home for Christmas: A Christian Romance novella (Home to Collingsworth Book 7) by Kimberly Rae Jordan
    I know JoAnn Durgin has a few Christmas series, which are great (Serendipity Christmas Series, Christmas Holiday Extravaganza Series, and Millcreek Christmas Series)

    1. I believe I’ve read KRJ’s—she has some foster family ones set around Christmas too, doesn’t she? And I’ve read JoAnn Durgin’s Serendipity books. They were fun!

      1. Yes, KRJ has several books around Christmas. This one is an early one that I’ve read of hers about several sisters. JoAnn has even more Christmas books. I used to not care when I read them, but these days I feel like they should be read close to Christmas time. 😉 to try and get in the mood

  19. Second Chance Christmas & Holiday Town sound like sweet books. I have heard of a few & only got to read a bit of one or two books but it’s been so busy. I’m really looking forward to reading these books.

  20. I have read Narelle Atkin’s Christmas book. I enjoyed the whole novella series as it was set in Australia. I also like ones in other places.
    As for favourites that’s to hard to choose I do enjoy historical stories set in the snow. One of my favourite was a Barbour Novella book (4 in one) It was set in an hotel and each Novella had a different story but some common characters. They were snow bound due to a blizzard which made it quite interesting.

    I haven’t read as many set for NYE but I do remember one that was also in a novella set with the last one having a NYE theme. It was also in a single setting a town I think but I can’t remember the name but do remember the NYE ball which lead to a proposal.

    I also love calendars and love getting one at Christmas. I use to be in a calendar exchange and I love scenery from different places. (and Cats and tigers). This year I ended up with 3 cat ones. Next year I bought something from Hawaii and bought a calendar at the same time with Hawaiian scenery.

    1. The NYE book you mentioned sounds vaguely familiar (but I’m usually terrible with titles haha!). How funny that you went from cats to Hawaii and got similar to what you gave!

      1. I may have confused you I have always loved scenic calendars. I did some online shopping from a Hawaiian site to get a dress and they also sell other things like calendars so I bought one as well. I love Hawaii and love seeing the scenery. I will also have a small cat one.
        Last year I put out a I know what I want for Christmas on FB and said a cat calendar. A friend said I will get you one. Well 2 others didn’t read her comment and I got 3. I went from one year getting 6 calendars to getting none. This year I was proactive.

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