Home Sweet Holidays Novella Series (Book1-4)

Home Sweet Holidays is a collection of four holiday novellas, each around 50 to 70 pages, all set during Christmas season. These are perfect quick reads for December, especially when you are racing against your yearly reading goal and your attention span is already on vacation mode or you just want a short book to refreshing in between heacy reads. These are short, sweet, festive, and very easy to fly through.

Home Sweet Holidays #1

Synopsis

After a devastating breakup, a sunny veterinarian goes home to the mountains to lick her wounds—and savor a holiday snack—in this heartfelt story from Laura Pavlov, author of the Blushing series.

At her brother’s wedding, Goldie Jacobs brushes shoulders with Ace Bonetti, his childhood best friend turned Hollywood hotshot. Ace has been crushing on Goldie ever since high school, and seeing her again reminds him exactly why. They spend one toe-curling night together, then part ways, expecting nothing more. But when those moments under the mistletoe felt so right, how can they ever let each other go?

Laura Pavlov’s Snow Place Like Home is part of Home Sweet Holidays, a cookie-sweet collection of holiday romances sure to bring color to your cheeks. Read or listen to each story in a single heart-fluttering sitting. And to fully immerse yourself in the charm of the season, don’t miss a special message from each of our holiday heroes!

Review

This one follows the best friend’s sister and brother’s best friend trope with a childhood crush to lovers romance. The story centers on Goldie, a veterinarian who returns to her hometown after a breakup and opens her own pet clinic. She reunites with Ace, her childhood crush and her friend’s brother, who is now a famous actor. Both of them had feelings for each other growing up but neither ever acted on it. Now they are older, single, and those feelings clearly never went anywhere.

What I liked most was how the author managed to introduce Goldie’s family, the small town vibe, Ace’s career, and both of their emotional backstories in such a short span. Their affection felt natural and soft, and the mutual pining was handled well. While it was not extraordinary or unforgettable, it worked really well as an opener for the series and set the cozy holiday tone nicely.

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Home Sweet Holidays #2

Synopsis

What starts as a Hail Mary fake romance scheme turns into the real deal in this delightful story of holiday deception from Ali Rosen, author of Alternate Endings and Recipe for Second Chances.

Miriam Brody is dreading Hanukkah with her overbearing family in Charleston. Ditto for dreamy pro football player Cal Durand and Christmas. After sharing a few flirty drinks on the flight there, the strangers conspire to tackle the holidays together, posing as a couple. But as shenanigans unfold, Miriam realizes her feelings are anything but fake. Uh-oh. Are they headed for a holiday miracle—or a holiday disaster?

Ali Rosen’s Merry and Bright is part of Home Sweet Holidays, a cookie-sweet collection of holiday romances sure to bring color to your cheeks. Read or listen to each story in a single heart-fluttering sitting. And to fully immerse yourself in the charm of the season, don’t miss a special message from each of our holiday heroes!

Review

This one was my favorite of the bunch. It starts with a meet cute on a plane between Miriam and Cal, both heading back to their hometown for the holidays. Miriam is celebrating Hanukkah and Cal is preparing for Christmas. One conversation leads to another and soon they decide to fake date to survive their respective family pressures during the holidays.

There was a lot packed into this novella in the best way possible. We get strong emotional beats, meaningful vulnerability, family dynamics, and a lovely balance of humor and heart. I especially enjoyed learning more about Hanukkah through Miriam and her family. It added depth and warmth to the story and did not feel like an afterthought. This one felt fuller, more emotional, and more memorable than the others.

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Home Sweet Holidays #3

Synopsis

Holiday magic helps two oblivious neighbors discover just how close they are in bestselling author Rosie Danan’s cheerful short story about big comedy, small tragedies, and the gifts found in between.

When stand-up comedian Piper has a panic attack outside the club, it’s not funny. But Scott, a handsome ER doctor from the crowd, gives her something to smile about as he calms her down. Turns out they’re neighbors—they just don’t know it yet. When Christmas Eve presents an opportunity for them to get even closer, Scott and Piper realize they share much more than just a wall.

Rosie Danan’s All Wrapped Up in You is part of Home Sweet Holidays, a cookie-sweet collection of holiday romances sure to bring color to your cheeks. Read or listen to each story in a single heart-fluttering sitting. And to fully immerse yourself in the charm of the season, don’t miss a special message from each of our holiday heroes!

Review

This story follows Piper, a stand up comedian, and Scott, an ER resident doctor. They are neighbors who start exchanging texts and leaving notes for each other without knowing each other’s names or even what the other looks like. Their connection grows through words before faces, which made the romance feel genuine.

I liked how their eventual meeting was handled and how the reveal of their identities played out. Both characters are unsure about their lives and careers, carrying their own insecurities and doubts. Watching them find comfort in each other and slowly realize what they want felt sweet and relatable. It was not overly dramatic, just two slightly lost people choosing each other.

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Home Sweet Holidays #4

Synopsis

A freshly broken-up couple agrees to grin and bear it for their family’s sake in a story about the healing power of the holidays from Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man.

Juliana and Eric called off their engagement—but Christmas with the family is just around the corner, so things are going to get awkward, fast. Unless, of course, they pretend the wedding is still on. But the holidays are gonna holiday. And the only thing harder than pretending they’re still in love is trying not to fall for each other all over again.

Mia Sosa’s You Better Not Pout is part of Home Sweet Holidays, a cookie-sweet collection of holiday romances sure to bring color to your cheeks. Read or listen to each story in a single heart-fluttering sitting. And to fully immerse yourself in the charm of the season, don’t miss a special message from each of our holiday heroes!

Review

This novella focuses on Juliana and Eric, a recently broken engagement that no one in their family knows about yet. To avoid awkward questions and holiday chaos, they decide to pretend they are still together for Christmas. As expected, being forced into close proximity brings unresolved feelings back to the surface.

I liked how the story explored what broke them apart in the first place instead of brushing it off. Their past, miscommunication, and emotional distance were handled with care. During the holiday, they slowly rediscover why they fell in love and choose to take things slow rather than rushing into or out of the relationship. It was mature, reflective, and quietly satisfying.

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Overall, Home Sweet Holidays delivers exactly what it promises. Cozy holiday romance with familiar tropes, festive settings, and emotional comfort. Some novellas stand out more than others, but all of them were enjoyable. The short length works in its favor, making it ideal for busy readers or anyone in a reading slump.

If you are looking for deep, groundbreaking romance, this may not be it. But if you want warmth, holiday vibes, soft emotions, and quick wins for your reading goal, this series absolutely does the job. Perfect for December nights with a blanket, a hot drink, and zero stress.

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