2026 Preview: The Most Anticipated Christmas Fiction Books
Explore our list of 2026's most popular and upcoming books. Stay updated on the latest releases and discover your next favorite read today!
They Know If You've Been Bad or Good
(Naughty or Nice #3 / 3)
by Alta Hensley
Release date: September 22, 2026
A Witchy Christmas
(Witches of Whispering Pines #5 / 7)
Category: Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Witches, Cozy Mystery, Paranormal Fantasy, Christmas Fiction, Holiday/Seasonal, Romance, Mystery, Small Town
Release date: 2026
Kissed on Christmas
(Fated for the Holidays #4 / 4)
Category: Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Adult, Christmas Fiction, Fated Mates, Holiday/Seasonal, Romance
Release date: 2026
Tea Leaves and First Kisses
(His Cup of Tea #3 / 7)
by Kat Vroman
Category: Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Adult, Paranormal Fantasy, Winter Fiction, Christmas Fiction, Instalove Romance, Holiday/Seasonal, Romance, Small Town
Release date: June 29, 2026
Dance of the Nutcracker
(The Twelve Dancing Princesses)
Category: Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retellings, Winter Fiction, Christmas Fiction, Retellings, Holiday/Seasonal, Romance
Release date: July 24, 2026
Once Upon a Winter Beast
(Once Upon a Time in Colorado #2 / 3)
Category: Magical Realism, Fairy Tale Retellings, Winter Fiction, Christmas Fiction, Closed Door Romance, Retellings, Holiday/Seasonal, Romance, Small Town, Single Parent
Release date: January 27, 2026