8 Cozy Holiday Romance Audiobooks to Read While You Decorate
For readers, there's something about decorating for the holidays that calls for a good audiobook. The familiar Christmas music is great, but sometimes a cozy romance, a little small-town charm, and a guaranteed happy ending make even untangling the lights more enjoyable. Queue up one of these festive love stories and let the holiday decorating begin.
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In a Holidaze
by Christina Lauren
Maelyn is having a bit of a holiday meltdown: a love-life mess, a job she hates, and one last Christmas at her family's favorite snowy cabin. Then she gets a chance to relive the holiday until she gets it right. A little time-loop magic, plenty of laughs, and maybe a mistletoe-worthy romance.
A Married Little Christmas
by Abby Jimenez
A disastrous Christmas dinner gets even more interesting when an old flame shows up. A little fake dating, family holiday chaos, and unexpected sparks might just make this a Christmas to remember.
Lovelight Farms
by B.K. Borison
Stella is desperate to save the Christmas tree farm she's loved since childhood, so she enters a contest with a little white lie: she has a boyfriend. Now her best friend Luka is playing the part, but keeping things pretend might be harder than either expected.
The Little Shop of Merry and Bright
by Jenny Bayliss
After a very public heartbreak, Casey has sworn off romance and settled into a quiet life. But when the Spirit of Christmas Present offers her a chance to rewrite her past, Casey gets to see how different her life could have been. Along the way, she might discover that the happiness she's been looking for has been right in front of her all along.
Good Spirits
by B.K. Borison
Harriet has no idea why she's being haunted, but Nolan, the Ghost of Christmas Past, is about to make her holiday a lot more interesting. As they revisit her past, an unexpected connection begins to take shape, proving that sometimes the best way to find your future is with a little help from a ghost.
One Day in December
by Josie Silver
Laurie is convinced she’s met the love of her life after one magical moment on a snowy London bus. The only problem? She can't find him again, and when she finally does, he's dating her best friend. What follows is a decade of friendship, missed chances, and a love story that takes a few unexpected turns.
Merry Ex-Mas
by C.C. Dador
Marygrace just wants a date for the holidays, but a Christmas Eve slip sends her into a time loop with a new ex to revisit each time. As she works her way through her romantic past, one familiar face keeps popping up. Maybe the perfect Christmas present isn't a new love, but a second chance with someone who's been there all along.
The Christmas Bookshop
by Jenny Colgan
Carmen isn't exactly looking forward to Christmas with her picture-perfect sister, but a job at a charming old bookshop in Edinburgh might be just the change she needs. Between bringing the shop back to life and catching the eye of a famous author, she may discover a little holiday magic, and a fresh start, along the way.
Find these festive favorites and plenty more on Libby, where your next holiday happily-ever-after is waiting at your library.
Published Nov 12, 2026
Amanda Patton
Amanda is a creative marketing professional with 18 years of experience creating content across social media, print and digital marketing. She aims to create content that brings attention to public libraries and the important work they do through trending topics, nostalgia, humor, and more. Outside of work, you can find her behind her camera, thrifting, playing the piano, or stopping whatever she’s doing to pet a dog.