The cozy scent of cranberry dances with balsam, making the room feel inviting and warm. The heated blanket providing immense comfort as I sit in my reading nook with my book in my lap enjoying my book.
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Hello my lovlies!
Welcome to the 12 Days of Pinkmas, which is this my own little version of blogmas and will consist of 12 enchanting posts for the holiday season!
With the arrival of December the nights are growing longer, carrying with them is the softest whisper of winter’s magic, making me feel like retreating inward to the comforting embrace of my favorite blanket and my reading nook.
My favorite way to cozy up with a book is with a spiced vanilla chai in hand and the dreamiest holiday romance novel that is sure to fill me with a feeling of joy and warmth.
My December To Be Read is full of whimsical holiday romance perfect for the season with a bit of nostalgia with the last book on this month’s list. It’s a reread for me, but it’s an old favorite that some of you may recognize yourselves and it still has holiday themes in the beginning!
So brew up your favorite holiday drink and let’s get right into this month’s titles!
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♡ December by Nicole Pyland – If you remember two past tbr’s I had October and November on it, but now it’s time for the final book in the New Orleans series, which drops December 2nd by the way. This book follows Dana, a caterer that is working on a film set that wants to be part of the industry, but settled for serving people food just to be part of it. When a movie based on her friend’s love story (the characters from the book March) is being made in New Orleans, she’s assigned to be an assistant for one of the lead actresses who happens to be a major diva. Samara is the actress and she’s been keeping a secret. The production she’s working on isn’t the blockbuster she’s used to and she’s feeling like she made a mistake. It can’t get worse when the other actress in the film drops out at the last minute. Dana’s dream just might finally come true when she’s asked to play the role and maybe there’s more to Samara than just the diva attitude.
♡ Breakup Buddies by J.J. Arias & Bryce Oakley – This book is a cozy holiday romcom about two women who meet on a heartbreak anonymous app. When their holiday meet ups stretch from Miami to Colorado to LA, the long distance and fear of losing their friendship stop them from giving their relationship a try. Now they have to decide if love is worth the chance.
♡ Christmas in Miracle Valley by A.J. Marchant – This book follows Juniper Kringle who is next in line to take over her family’s business. Her one goal in life is to sit next to her father in the sleigh on Christmas Eve and eventually take over the reins. But first she has to get through her last few weeks of the traditional Kringle solo trip and so far it’s uneventful, until her car breaks down. Suddenly Juniper finds herself in the middle of nowhere, Miracle Valley. A place that it seems forgotten all about christmas, which the unhelpful head elf, Humphrey, points out in one of his unpredictable pop in visits.
♡ Hoax for the Holidays by Bel Blackwood – This one follows a freelance artist, Isla, who is at risk of losing her family home to developers. Her solution to this problem? To pretend to be fake married to the frosty CEO, Grace. It’s supposed to be all business between them to save Isla’s home, but as the holiday season kicks up, their fake romance gets a dusting of real romance. With baking, cozy fireside conversations, and stolen kisses under the mistletoe, how much of their marriage is real or fake?
♡ Meant to be Christmas by Jamey Moody – This book follows Kendall, who leaves behind her NYC apartment, for a month long stay at her best friend’s with hopes of enjoying a festive December instead of a lonely one. Her best friend also has a husband who happens to have a best friend of his own coming to stay, Marley. Over the years Kendall and Marley have heard many things about the other from their friends, though they had yet to meet until this moment. Feeling like they already know so much about the other from stories, there’s an immediate spark. With a flurry of holiday parties coming up, Marley proposes that she and Kendall pose as each other’s date.
♡ Invasion of the Boy Snatchers: The Clique Series by Lisi Harrison – This is the little bit of nostalgia in my December TBR that some may remember. Lately I’ve been on a kick of rereading The Clique Series as it’s my absolute favorite and is the whole reason I got into writing fanfiction and blogging all those years ago. Though sometimes I do still think about starting a new Clique fic with my head cannon on AO3.
This book takes place right after the Holiday season where Massie and Claire end up becoming roommates while the guesthouse is being renovated, but that’s not the only thing Massie is dealing with. Alicia’s cousin Nina shows up from Spain and she’s definitely not the awkward nerd she used to be. With Nina moving in on Massie’s territory and all of the Briarwood boys, including Massie’s crush, Massie is ready to toss her out of Westchester like last year’s Sevens Jeans.
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I’m very excited for this month’s tbr simply because I just adore holiday themed things that fill me with a warm, cozy feeling!
PS: If you’re enjoying the aesthetic of Pinkmas here but want a glimpse behind the aesthetic, I’m doing a more casual, everyday version of Blogmas on my personal blog this year! It’s where I talk about the ins/outs and chaos of everyday life, and all the less-than-aesthetic moments of the season. Click here to go over there now and check it out!
What books are you curling up with first this month? Let me know in the comments!
