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💃 Hanukkah Romance Recommendations
The Hanukkah Hook-Up
Nora’s done being the model employee. Why not hook up with a co-worker from another audience at the Hanukkah harbor cruise? Alex is happy that Nora assumes he’s another coworker instead of the man leading the acquisition of her company until they have the best weekend.
Lights, Latkes, and Love
David loves December and all the festivities that come with it, especially his nonprofit that helps underprivileged children. This year he’s teaming up with local retail store manager Hannah to organize a huge holiday party.
Moonlight, Menorahs, and Mistletoe
Dr. Gideon Bowen is Eden’s new landlord and he’s Gideon’s new annoyance. As they get closer, Gideon sees that Eden isn’t the menace she expected. Harlequin is always a good choice!
It Happened On Hanukkah
Jake’s listening to the music his next-door neighbor makes every night when he overhears a family argument. Asher’s interested in dating Jake, but he’s not sure if his dinner invite is only out of pity.
A Homemade Hanukkah
Noah’s typically spends his time working with children as a physical therapist, but today he’s off to a remote mountain cabin to check in on an athlete for a friend. Gideon’s not happy to have company, but it looks like Noah will be overstaying his welcome when an avalanche traps them together.
One Night, Two Holidays
A sweet novella to start hitting your 2025 reading goals with. A snowstorm strands Jack in Chicago when a power outage takes things from bad to worse. He joins forces with his neighbor Nessa to make the most of Hanukkah.
🎉 Romance Releases
Contemporary | ||
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Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams | The Path to Loving Him by Meghan Quinn | Chase Lovett Wants Me by Helena Hunting |
Happy After All by Maisey Yates | Temple of Swoon by Jo Segura | The Lodge by Kayla Olson |
Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce | Stealing Sunshine by Hannah Cowan | Sweet Savagery by Zoe Blake |
Fantasy | ||
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Married to the Devil by Lillian Lark | Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland | The Starlight Heir by Amalie Howard |
Roaring Flames by Katie May | An Honored Vow by Melissa Blair | Kingdom of Faewood by Krista Street |
Historical | ||
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Bemused by Farrah Rochon | Remember When by Mary Balogh | Duke with a Reputation by Scarlett Scott |
The Earl’s Absolutely Merry Match by Eva Devon | Something Extraordinary by Alexis Hall | An Earl Conquered by Andrea K. Stein |
💌 Romancelandia News
Some readers had problems with Amazon after downloading books from two back-to-back book events. It might be a good idea to space out how you download books in the future.
Blush and Bashful Books, a romance bookshop in Kentucky, is looking to connect with authors for signings, visits, and events.
Publisher’s Weekly has a spring 2025 romance and erotica preview.
Romancelandia is getting political (and has been for years). Romance readers have been rallying voters and joining school boards.
💾 Romancelandia Jobs
I’m still working on a better job board and marketplace for you! If you’re interested in learning more about the freelance talent directory that I’ll be launching, add your name to this list!
Sienna Trap needs a graphic designer for event collateral for romance authors
Mackenzie Allquist needs a cover artist
Penguin Books Limited needs a part-time digital content executive
Frankie Thompson needs queer/Bi illustrators and graphic designers for character art, book covers, stickers
Steph needs an artist for a book cover
Kayla needs character art
Amy Stokes needs a book formatter
🥰 Free Books
For The Earl’s Pleasure by Anne Mallory
Deliver Me by Farrah Rochon
The Beginner’s Guide to Scandal by Alivia Fleur
Faking It With My Bossy Ex by Leah Blair
Only for the Summer by Shannon O’Connor
The Fox and the Viscount by Laura Greenwood
Taco Daddy by Golden Angel
Married to the Mobster by Leighton Greene
A Vintage Christmas by Kate Hewitt
A Snowlit Christmas Kiss by Larissa Lyons
Beguiling the Duke by Darcy Burke
Her Big City Neighbor by Jackie Lau
The Girl He Needs by Kristi Rose
Her Best Match by Tamie Dearen
Needing Happily Ever After by Elena Aitken
Under the Mistletoe by Eve Gaddy
Whiteout by Ann Grech
Fake it ‘til You Make Out by Isla Olsen
💫 The Classifieds
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