27 Dec 2025
The Buzziest Books of December | 2025
December is when the world glows inward. Candles in windows, stories by firelight, laughter cutting through the cold. After all the soft waiting of November, December is about connection, wonder, and quiet joy—the warmth we create for each other when the days are shortest. These stories carry the hush of snowfall and the hum of celebration, offering kindness, courage, and the magic that lives in moments shared.🎄✨
Color of Fire
Gina Giordano
Release Date: December 14, 2025
Nassau, 1794: After the devastating capture of her husband, Eliza Sharpe must make a deal with the devil himself, Captain Hiram Bruin, a man more pirate than privateer. Just how deep do the roots of revenge lie? Find out in the epic, thrilling conclusion to the Strange Eden series.
Dangling and Dangerous (The Ranfurly Mysteries Book 2)
by K.M. Krenik
Release Date: November 27, 2025
Lord Robert Ranfurly is tested beyond his strength when his five-year-old daughter goes missing. But this time, he isn’t alone, with the woman he loves, Courtney Drake, by his side. The serpent earring case is still perplexing him, but if they can find Elizabeth, perhaps they will be one step closer to solving it.
Somerset Odyssey (The Elliot Todd Mysteries Book 3)
by Lionel Ward
Release Date: November 27, 2025
Following his adventures in Rome, Elliot is invited to present a copy of The Lyrical Ballads to the Coleridge Society in Somerset. He decides to combine it with a quiet walking holiday. However, things don’t quite go as planned, especially as his dynamic mother just happens to be planning her own trip to Somerset at around the same time.
The Christmas Market Mashup (Sparks in Paris Book 3)
by Lexi Haddock
Release Date: November 14, 2025
This Christmas, all I wanted was a drama-free vacation in France with my bestie. I had one rule: no falling for a charming stranger, no matter how perfect the setting. But when a series of fated encounters throws a handsome American pilot in my path, I have to decide if I’m willing to break my own rule for a chance at a real-life fairytale ending.
First Descent (Crevasse Book 1)
by Mike Pace
Release Date: December 9, 2025
Eighteen years ago, eccentric geologist Virgil Landowski vanished during an ill-fated Arctic expedition searching for a mythical cave said to hold red diamonds. All he left behind was a strange geode and a son who grew up believing his father’s quest was madness.
Unshrink Yourself: 12 Mini-Shifts to Ditch Self-Doubt and Own Your Life
by Thanh Nguyen
Release Date: December 8, 2025
Break free from self-doubt and reclaim your confidence. Unshrink Yourself helps you silence your inner critic, embrace authenticity, and lead your life with courage and joy. It’s time to stop shrinking and start owning your life.
“Kingdom of Time (Heir of Ever Book 1)
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by Luz Evan Kanin
Release Date: December 16, 2025
Once upon a time, in a world long since lost to legend, the courageous sacrifices of two young heroines rewove the tapestry of history. It mattered not, though, that they were goddess-blessed—their names faded nevertheless, for nothing quiets a heroine quite like time.
The City of Arches (The Sitnalta Series Book 3)
by Alisse Lee Goldenberg
Release Date: December 12, 2025
After the explosive events of The Kingdom Thief, Sitnalta accidentally unearths a long-buried connection to the wizard Kralc. Upon discovering this dangerous secret, the truth about the Princess’s connection to the magical coin, her mother’s past, and a doomed love affair may finally come to light.
Diners, Dives, & Drive-Bys (Reality Show Cozy Mystery Series Book 1)
by David Korson & Nicole Korson
Release Date: December 16, 2025
Holly Harkins finds herself at the center of a dangerous murder plot when a reality show comes to her small town of Walnut Falls, Ohio. Can she unravel the mystery and identify the would-be killer before it’s too late? Blending humor, suspense, and light romance, this story is perfect for fans of cozy mysteries and reality television.
The Rescues (The Women of Strength, Courage, and Hope Series Book 3)
by Jordan Standridge
Release Date: December 21, 2025
“Ripley Capilano’s arrival at Harmony Hills and her bond with an abused horse set the stage for one of the series’ most emotionally nuanced romances. Her relationship with the guarded and steadfast Ty Stanton unfolds with slow-burning depth. Their journey mirrors the horse’s recovery—pain yielding to trust, and fear to faith.” — Prairies Book Review
Sanctuary Row
by Lamar D. Vine
Release Date: December 1, 2025
Nevada, 1983. Teen Joe escapes a dysfunctional family—an abusive mom, a distant dad, and a bullying stepbrother—by working at Sanctuary Row, a vintage head shop. Amid rock anthems, coke lines, weed, and wild nights, he chases girls, freedom, and highs. But home’s toxicity deepens with manipulation and betrayal, forcing desperate choices.
DoubleHelix (The Helix Project Book 1)
by J.L. Calder
Release Date: November 24, 2025
In DoubleHelix, a reluctant crime writer uncovers a murdered woman’s Cold War secrets — and the deeper he digs, the closer he gets to a truth powerful enough to destroy him. From the backrooms of Washington’s power to the shadows of post-Soviet Kiev, DoubleHelix is a twisting descent into lies, loyalty, and the cost of uncovering the wrong truth.
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