5 Christian Christmas Romance Novels

by Donna Huber

If you are looking for clean holiday romance novels that also celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, here are 5 novels to read. 

If you are looking for more books to read for Christmas, be sure to check out all the 25 Days of Christmas Reading recommendations.

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Sleigh Bell Dreams by Jessie Gussman

Dr. Terry McBride is thrilled to come back to her hometown of Mistletoe Meadows to take over the practice of the town's retiring physician. Unfortunately the tight housing market has her sharing a duplex with quiet and mysterious Judd Landis. Terry is unsure about the situation, since they'll share a kitchen and bathroom, but Judd turns out to be the perfect roommate, except it's obvious he's hiding something. Maybe a lot of things.

Judd wants to do the good doctor a favor, and give her a place to stay, because he knows she giving up the opportunity for a more lucrative career to come back to her hometown, but he has carefully cultivated a cover to hide the Secret Saint things he's been doing in town and he doesn't need the noesy doctor blowing his cover, no matter how kind and compassionate - and attractive - she is.

When Terry is tasked with posting on the town's social media page about the actions and possible identity of the Secret Saint, Judd is in danger of being found out. But, as they work together through the Christmas parade and a hot chocolate contest as well as helping needy members of their community, the attraction between them is undeniable. Will they see that they can do more for the community - and each other - if they pair up permanently? (Goodreads)

Note: There are 9 books in this series. If you enjoy this, be sure to check out the rest of series - all set at Christmas.

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Mistletoe Kiss by Andrea Boyd

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Chase Spencer had been firmly planted in the friend-zone ever since he first met Rachel Anthony back when they were in grade school and it looks like that’s where he’s destined to remain. And her latest scheme is bound to be torture. She wants them to help break the Guinness World Record for the most couples kissing under the mistletoe at one time. How should he handle this? Should the kiss be a chaste, friendly kiss like she envisions? Or should he do it in a way that leaves Rachel without a doubt that he wants to be more than friends?

It had always been Rachel’s dream to break a world record, and who better to do it with than her best friend Chase? And it wasn’t as if they hadn’t kissed before—sixth grade, spin-the-bottle at Iona Puckett’s party—a peck of the lips and it’d be over. Except she missed the part where they had to hold the kiss for ten seconds. And no one warned her of how she would feel afterwards—confused and longing for more. How can she convince Chase to change her status from friend to girlfriend? (Goodreads)

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The Amish Christmas Gift Worth Waiting For by Tracy Fredrychowski

It will take an Amish Christmas miracle to mend the hearts of two lost and lonely souls this holiday season.

When tragedy strikes Amanda Beiler, not once but twice, she is left to raise her five sisters by herself. As her faith is tested, her Amish community surrounds her with love and compassion, but will it be enough to see her through? Or will Bishop Weaver take things into his own hands and use his widowed nephew to help heal her wounded spirit.

Christmas should be a time for joy and renewal, but for Adam Weaver, it only reminds him of all he’s lost. Can he put his anguish aside to comfort the young woman, or will he ignore the prompting of his uncle to help a neighbor in need? When Adam’s pain is still too raw to speak of, he pens a series of messages to Amanda that turns into an unexpected friendship.

Christmas should be a time for joy and renewal, but for Amanda Beiler and Adam Weaver, it only reminds them of all they have lost. Can their shared grief help them realize sometimes the best gifts in life are those worth waiting for? (Goodreads)

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Christmas in the Castle Library by Ann Swindell

Ellie Sawyer has always felt more comfortable with books than people, which explains why she's a PhD history student neck deep in research and trying to complete her doctoral dissertation in time to graduate. But the final books she needs are half a world away in the tiny European kingdom of Lethersby, and the only time she can access the secretive Royal Castle Library is during the Christmas holiday.

 

Ellie is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery that has eluded Lethersby scholars for more than 100 hundred years by figuring out what happened to their long-lost queen, a young royal who disappeared shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. With the help of Mark, a handsome castle staff member who shares her love of history, she might be able to unravel the queen's story. But Mark is keeping his own secret from her, and what they discover together could change everything for Ellie—and the entire kingdom. (Goodreads)

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Not Until Christmas Morning by Valerie M. Bodden

Leah is determined to make this Christmas the best ever for her foster son. Even if it means working with her grinchy new neighbor...

Leah has been waiting months for the call saying she’s been selected as a foster mother. But from the moment she meets her troubled foster son, he wants nothing to do with her. For some reason, he’d rather spend time with Leah’s grumpy new neighbor, Austin. Leah would prefer to keep her distance from the man, but if spending time with him is the price she has to pay to connect with her son, she’ll do it. And maybe she’ll try to convince Austin that Christmas is worth celebrating while she’s at it.

For Austin, Hope Springs is just a stopping point as he rehabilitates his leg and prepares to redeploy overseas. He has no desire to get to know anyone while he’s here—least of all the woman next door, who seems to have made it her personal mission to smother him with Christmas cheer. When she somehow manages to rope him into helping her make the holiday special for her foster son, Austin can’t deny that spending time with her is healing the broken parts inside of him.

But when he receives news that shatters his world all over again, will he push her away? Or embrace the gift God has given them this Christmas—each other? (Goodreads)

Note: This is book 5 in the Hope Springs series. 

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Donna Huber is an avid reader and natural encourager. She is the founder of Girl Who Reads and the author of how-to marketing book Secrets to a Successful Blog Tour.

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