11 Christmas Romance Novels to Curl Up with This Holiday Season
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Love Inspired Christmas Romance Novels
Peruse this list for your next Christian Christmas romance novel. These contemporary and suspense romances as well as an Amish story might be just what you want to read for entertainment this year, but also to spur on your faith and enjoy the holiday season. Happy reading!
New Love Inspired Inspirational Romance Releases for Christmas 2026
Love Inspired has (or will be) publishing some fun stories in late 2026. Grab one or several of these new releases for your TRB list.
The Pastor’s Christmas Prayer by Mindy Obenhaus
A fiercely independent sculptor stumbles upon her ex-fiancé’s murder, where a masked man attempts to abduct her, but a jaded FBI agent, investigating a counterfeit ring, intervenes, and the two flee into the Montana wilderness during a blizzard with the criminals hot on their trail.
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The Mistletoe Baby by Heidi Main
Saving his family’s Texas ranch is former bull rider Reggie Evermore’s Christmas wish. And he’s sure socialite Natalie Patterson can help him plan the perfect event to bring in cash. Pregnant, recently divorced and ready to prove her independence, Natalie needs a paycheck and a place to stay. So she accepts Reggie’s job offer. But planning a fundraiser is harder than attending them! When Reggie learns the truth, he’s less than happy. Can they work through their differences to transform the ranch and give love a chance to grow?
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One Last Shot at Christmas by Heidi McCahan
When Jenna Sharpe unexpectedly finds herself the guardian of her five-year-old nephew, her plan is to pack his things, return to Tulsa for her long-awaited promotion and leave Opportunity, Alaska, for good. Her plan is certainly not to get involved with former professional hockey player Wyatt Morgan—the man whose heart she broke. But when the town—and little Henry—pressure Jenna to take over the traditional Christmas lights festival, Wyatt jumps in to help. With feelings reigniting and her job on the line, Jenna will be forced to ask herself where her home—and her heart—really belong.
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Their Christmas Ranch Challenge by Kristi Woods
Military veteran Reed McCrone comes home to Oklahoma to sell his family ranch, and learns that his late mother has split the inheritance between him and her loyal ranch hand, Jenna Sadler…Reed’s ex-sweetheart. In order to get the ranch, Reed and Jenna must work together on a series of tasks detailed in twelve letters by his mother. With each heartfelt assignment, the ice around their hearts starts to thaw and the two form a genuine partnership…and maybe something more. But when old grudges threaten to break them apart, Reed and Jenna will have to realize that some things are worth fighting for at Christmas.
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Other Love Inspired Christmas Releases
The Cowboy Lawman’s Christmas Reunion by Louise M. Gouge
Sheriff Justice Gareau can make outlaws quake in their boots…yet coming face-to–face with Evangeline Benoit once again takes away all his composure. She broke their engagement, and his heart, to marry a wealthy older man. Despite his reluctance, Justice can’t avoid the widowed single mother of two when they’re collaborating on a Christmas village for the town’s children. The loving boy Evangleine once knew has become an unyielding lawman. Forced to flee New Orleans over false allegations, Evie doubts Justice will take her side when the past follows her to Colorado, especially when he and her troublesome son butt heads. But perhaps the spirit of Christmas will soften his heart and give them a second chance at love.
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His Christmas Journey Home by Linda Goodnight
She broke his leg. Will he break her heart? A covert ops Scrooge on forced leave reluctantly teams up with a Christmas-loving dog-groomer to throw a massive Christmas event for veterans. Eager to return to the only life he knows as a spy, he’s not expecting to fall in love, but the Christmas Spirit has other plans.
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Their Christmas Prayer by Myra Johnson
A Texas pastor has a million reasons to go—and just one to stay: her. A love- and joy-filled Hill Country holiday romance from the award-winning author.
Searching for a new start, Pastor Shaun O’Grady can’t wait for his next foreign missionary assignment . . . until he begins working with Brooke Willoughby on the church’s Christmas outreach program. Even as they clash over program specifics, Shaun and Brooke are drawn to each other. Now Shaun’s not sure where he belongs: overseas for his ministry, or at home by Brooke’s side.
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Love Inspired Suspense
Ready to add a little suspense to the season? Grab one or several of these Love Inspired Suspense titles.
Recent Love Inspired Suspense Releases
Check out these 2026 Love Inspired Suspense releases. It’s always good to find a new release, isn’t it? You might a new-to-you author, too. Happy reading!
Montana Christmas Target by Terri Reed
A fiercely independent sculptor stumbles upon her ex-fiancé’s murder, where a masked man attempts to abduct her, but a jaded FBI agent, investigating a counterfeit ring, intervenes, and the two flee into the Montana wilderness during a blizzard with the criminals hot on their trail.
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Colorado Christmas Kidnapping by Rhonda Starnes
After the mob brutally murders her husband and her witness protection handler, Paisley Scott has no choice but to run. With her baby in her arms, she seeks refuge at Wyatt Snyder’s remote Colorado ranch, a place she hopes is far enough away to keep them safe. But the mob’s reach is vast, and their resources are endless. Danger looms closer with each passing day, and the safety she’s desperate to find feels increasingly out of reach. The enemy is always one step ahead, calculating their every move. One misstep could destroy everything Paisley is fighting to protect—and time is quickly running out.
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Other Love Inspired Suspense Titles
Deadly Holiday Reunion by Lenora Worth
A child’s life is in jeopardy. Texas Ranger Jake Cavanaugh turns to his high school sweetheart, former FBI agent Ella Terrell, to help him find his kidnapped daughter. They might have broken up long ago, but Ella will do anything to help Jake.
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Amish Romance
New 2026 Release
Her Amish Christmas Rescue by Amy Grochowski
For years, Rose Burkholder has lived in the shadow of a family tragedy. But one snowy day, she strays from her usual path and aids an injured deer in the woods. And comes face-to-face with a ferocious wolf! Wildlife rehabilitator Lukas Brenneman rescues her in the nick of time, just before a winter storm strands them at her family’s house. As Christmas approaches, Rose’s matchmaking grandmother and great-aunt conspire to push them together. And Rose and Lukas will have to find the courage to reach for the future they both truly want.
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