The holiday months are a perfect excuse to catch up on some romance reading! Here’s a list of some underrated romances to enjoy over the holidays!

Perfectly Adequate by Jewel E. Ann

This follows recently divorced Doctor Elijah and nurse Dorothy, who is on the autistic spectrum. The two have a meet-cute at the hospital but after numerous failed attempts to ask Dorothy out, Elijah is at loss what to do. This romance is funny, heart-warming, and covers important topics! Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and R.S Grey!

Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan

Kennedy Ryan is one of those romance authors that just gets it. Her books cover important (well-researched) topics, and feature beautiful realistic characters. Long Shot follows Iris and August who meet at the wrong place in the wrong time. This book deals heavily with sexual/physical abuse and can be hard to read sometimes. But, because its heavy subject matter, Long Shot marks an important addition to the romance genre.

Trick by Natalia Jaster

The Foolish Kingdoms series by Natalia Jaster is one of the most underrated romances within fantasy genre. The first book, Trick, follows princess Briar of the Autumn court as she falls in love with a mischievous court jester named Poet. This is no ordinary romantic fantasy, as it heavily deals with the topic of ableism. Trick is absolutely worth a read if you’re a fan of the genre!

Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey

Waiting for Tom Hanks centers around Annie, who just wants to meet her own version of a rom-com Tom Hanks. When she starts working on a movie set in her own hometown, she meets star of the show Drew. While Drew is literally the opposite of her ideal man, could it be that the two are made for each other? This is an underrated rom-com gem, perfect for fans of The Hating Game!

The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen

The Bridge Kingdom follows princess Lara, who has one mission: to kill her new husband. She is sent to marry the king of a neighbouring country, but doubles as a spy to plot his demise. This romantic fantasy has everything you want: arranged marriage, hate-to-love romance, and a beautiful setting.

Baking Me Crazy by Karla Sorensen

If you’re looking for a cosy read for the holidays, this is a perfect one! Baking Me Crazy follows Joss, who works at small town bakery, and her best friend Levi, who’s looking for a job after finishing his Master’s. The two met when they are in their teens, and have been best friends for over 5 years. Levi thinks he’s content with being just friends, until Joss starts showing interest in one of her new customers… This books is here for all your friends-to-lovers feels!

Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin

This Muslim Pride and Prejudice retelling centers around Ayesha, who is stuck between her job and overbearing family. She meets Khalid, who is judgy, conservative, but oh so pretty. The two are set to marry different people, as arranged by their parents, but they can’t seem to get rid of thoughts about each other. This diverse, ownvoices retelling of a classic is perfect for this romantic holiday month!

What is your favourite underrated romance? Tell us in the comments below!

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Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below if you will be checking any of them out!

99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne
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If Darcy Barrett hadn’t met her dream man when she was eight years old, the rest of the male population wouldn’t be such a let-down. No one measures up to Tom Valeska, but worse is the knowledge that her twin brother Jamie saw him first, and claimed him forever as his best friend. Tom’s off limits and loyal to her brother, 99%. One percent of Tom has had to be enough for Darcy. Will Tom ever see Darcy as anything other than a little-sister obstacle to get around? And can she stand up to her most formidable opponent—her twin? This time around, she’s determined to make Tom Valeska 99 percent hers, and he’s never managed to say no to her yet…

The Kiss Thief by L.J. Shen
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They say the vows you take on your wedding day are sacred. Mine were broken before we left church. They say your heart only beats for one man. Mine split and bled for two rivals who fought for it until the bitter end. I was promised to Angelo Bandini, the heir to one of the most powerful families in the Chicago Outfit.Then taken by Senator Wolfe Keaton, who held my father’s sins over his head to force me into marriage. They say that all great love stories have a happy ending. I, Francesca Rossi, found myself erasing and rewriting mine until the very last chapter.

Three Little Words by Jenny Holiday
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Gia Gallo is officially in bridesmaid hell. Stranded in New York, Gia has six days to make it to Florida in time for the ceremony. And oh-so-charming best man Bennett Buchanan has taken the last available rental car. Looks like she’s in for one long road trip with the sexiest – and most irritating – Southern gentleman she’s ever met…

The One You Fight For by Roni Loren
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Taryn Landry was there that awful night fourteen years ago when Long Acre changed from the name of a town to the title of a national tragedy. Everyone knows she lost her younger sister. No one knows it was her fault. Since then, psychology professor Taryn has dedicated her life’s work to preventing something like that from ever happening again. Falling in love was never part of the plan…

Deal With The Devil by Meghan March
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“You can put that man in a suit, but he’ll never be tame.” One look at Jericho Forge and I knew the rumours were true. He was a predator, and he had set his sights on me. I knew better than to bet more than I could afford to lose that night. I knew better than to bet myself. But desperation leads to bad decisions, and I thought there was no way I could lose. I was wrong. Now I have no choice but to make a deal with the devil.

We Shouldn’t by Vi Keeland
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Bennett Fox walked into my life on one hell of a crappy Monday morning. We had one of those brief moments that only happened in movies. Maybe things wouldn’t be so bad here after all. Until I walked into my new boss’s office and met my competition. The gorgeous man from the elevator was now my nemesis. His heated stare wasn’t because of any mutual attraction. It was because he’d seen me vandalise his car. And now he couldn’t wait to annihilate his rival.

Birthday Suit by Lauren Blakely
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There is no rule in the Man Code as unbreakable as this: no matter how beautiful, smart, clever, and witty she is, do not—under any circumstances—fall in love with your best friend’s woman.
Yeah. So there’s that. Look, it’s not like I didn’t know I screwed up by falling for her. Also, for the record, unrequited love sucks big time.

If I Only Knew by Corinne Michaels
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My life was perfect – until a shocking tragedy pulled the rug out from underneath me. My children were left without a father. I was without a husband and a provider. Instead of wallowing in my grief, I buried myself in my work. Landing the promotion as the CEO’s right hand was exactly what I needed. Getting saddled with Milo Huxley as an assistant is exactly the opposite. I can’t stand him. But soon enough, we’re fighting less and laughing more. He’s there for me when no one else is. And those good looks aren’t the only panty-dropping thing about him.

A Place Without You by Jewel E. Ann
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The Law of Henna and Bodhi: When love breaks, fall inward, fall together, and fall hard. Then let time pick up the pieces. Everything feels temporary when you’ve experienced tragedy—until Henna Lane meets Bodhi at a music festival. When Bodhi is forced to leave without a goodbye, Henna thinks she’ll never get over him. But then she meets Mr. Malone, her sexy, new guidance counsellor.

Lavender Blue by Donna Kauffman
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When Hannah Montgomery buys a lavender farm in Blue Hollow Falls with three friends, she’s creating a life she never imagined–one she hopes will honour the memory of the sweet young son she tragically lost years ago. Hannah is ready to embrace this fresh, new start… Then she meets Wilson McCall. Hannah’s not surprised to learn the widower struggles with his own grief. Her deepening friendship with Will reminds Hannah that there’s a part of her that still needs to heal–awakening a tender yearning to have a life that isn’t just good enough, but lived fully–even if that means taking risks once more . . .

Drawn Into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds
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Courtney Williams wanted forever. She got six years of empty promises, a divorce, and a well-deserved settlement that’s paid her way to Manhattan. She has a new home under renovation, a new job, and a do-over as a happy “single in the city”—until she meets an architect with designs on more than her beams. He’s also a devoted single dad, a great cook, and has dark lashes to die for. Too good to be true. Now all Courtney can do is whisper, Oh no, not again.

When Ashes Fall by Marni Mann
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It’s been said that you can’t love two men at the same time. You can’t split your heart, soul, and body in half. But I’m here to tell you, you can. Dylan Cole is like ice, sharp and unpredictable, the thunder inside a tumultuous storm. Smith Reid is warmth, soft and gentle, perfect like a sunny day. Both are mine. But I can have only one.

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