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Hanukkah Romances
What was your favorite read of 2024? My next edition is going to feature your favorite books of the year! Tell me about the book you’re recommending (and why) in this survey.
💃 Hanukkah Romance Recommendations
![]() | The Hanukkah Hook-UpNora’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 LoveDavid 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 MistletoeDr. 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 HanukkahJake’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 HanukkahNoah’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 HolidaysA 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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