The Twelve Loves of Christmas: An Advent Romance Collection

Out September 29, 2026

Count down to Christmas with twelve sealed holiday love stories by beloved romance authors.

The Twelve Loves of Christmas is a swoon-worthy short story collection about finding love during the most magical time of the year. Including a playful forced proximity romance featuring a woman and her older brother’s grinchy (yet unexpectedly endearing) best friend, a tender love story of two neighbors who decide to skip Christmas together, a second-chance spark reignited between exes stranded at the airport, and many more festive love stories, there’s a little holiday magic waiting for every reader.

Includes Decking His Halls by Alexis Daria

When Noelia Hernandez moves in with her older brother’s best friend right before Christmas, she doesn’t expect her new roommate to be such a Scrooge. What starts with a tiny fake tree turns into an all-out decorating prank war, until the only halls left to deck are in David’s bedroom. After he catches her in the act, she’ll have to decide how to address the mounting sexual tension…and how to tell her brother she’s falling for his best friend.

Praise for The Twelve Loves of Christmas

“The stories and characters are wide-ranging and delightful: some queer, some secular, some urban, some small town, some steamy, but all enchanting… This book will appeal to readers seeking a festive holiday rom-com collection that encompasses more than just Christmas. Recommended for fans of Abby Jimenez and Emily Henry.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“The joy of the holiday season comes alive in this playful anthology… All 12 tales combine scintillating romance with elaborate yuletide scene-setting. Readers will look forward to unwrapping these bite-size yet memorable treats.” —Publishers Weekly