The Best Christmas & Holiday Rom-Coms to Cozy Up to This Holiday Season


December 7, 2022
Sweet, warm and funny, romantic comedies are the perfect holiday companion. So, get ready to snuggle! We’ve compiled a list of the best rom-com listens to keep you laughing and crying throughout the season and the New Year.

If you're the kind of person who watches every romantic Christmas movie that arrives on Hallmark, Lifetime and Netflix each year, then this list of holiday rom-com listens was made for you. As the winter holidays draw nearer, these rom-coms capture the magical vibes of the season. From cozy snowy cabins to magical holidays spent exploring new places, from young adults to older protagonists, these holiday rom-com audiobooks have a little bit of everything to add a bit of holiday cheer to your listening this winter. Add these swoon-worthy titles to your audiobook lists and share them with fellow listeners at your book club this season.
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  • The Matzah Ball cover art

    • The Matzah Ball

    • Written by: Jean Meltzer
    • Narrated by: Dara Rosenberg
    • Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
    • Release date: 2021-09-28
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
    • What do you do when you're Jewish but also happen to love Christmas? That's Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt's shameful secret in The Matzah Ball. To her family, she seems like the perfect Jewish girl, but behind closed doors, she's been writing under a pen name and has become a highly successful Christmas romance novelist. But when her publisher shakes things up and asks Rachel to write a Hanukkah rom-com, Rachel feels uninspired. After all, in her opinion, Hanukkah doesn’t seem as merry or magical as Christmas. Determined to find her muse, Rachel turns to the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration held on the last night of Hanukkah. The catch? Participating in the Matzah Ball means working with her summer camp archenemy, Jacob Greenberg. Their rivalry has been ongoing since childhood, but the more time the two spend with each other, the more Rachel sees the magic in Hanukkah. And the more she finds herself surprisingly drawn to Jacob. This holiday romance by Jean Meltzer is about second chances and finding the courage to be yourself.
  • A Holly Jolly Diwali cover art

    • A Holly Jolly Diwali

    • Written by: Sonya Lalli
    • Narrated by: Richa Moorjani
    • Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
    • Release date: 2021-10-05
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
    • A Holly Jolly Diwali written by Sonya Lalli is a delightful holiday romantic comedy that sees type-A data analyst Niki Randhawa discover her fun side when she makes the impulsive decision to take a trip to Mumbai for her friend Diya’s wedding. After getting laid off, Niki starts to realize that being practical and responsible isn't working out for her quite like she thought it would. So, she books a last-minute trip to Mumbai and arrives in India just in time to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. There, she meets Sameer Mukherji, a free-spirited London musician who helps Diya get in touch with her creative side as well as her Indian roots. A Holly Jolly Diwali is narrated by Richa Moorjani, one of the stars of the Netflix comedy-drama, Never Have I Ever.
  • Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist cover art

    • Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist

    • Written by: Codi Hall
    • Narrated by: Brooke Bloomingdale, Edward Thomas
    • Series: A Mistletoe Romance, Book 1
    • Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
    • Release date: 2020-11-24
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 140 ratings
    • If music is a big part of the Christmas holiday for you, then you won't want to miss out on the Audible Original Nick & Noel's Christmas Playlist by Codi Hall. Nick Winters and Noel Carter are practically family. They've known each other their whole lives and have spent countless holidays working together on the Winters family’s Christmas tree farm. So, when Nick comes home from serving overseas to discover that his girlfriend has moved on, of course, Noel is there for him. But are these two best friends about to move their relationship beyond friendship territory just in time for the holidays? Brooke Bloomingdale and Edward Thomas narrate alternating chapters in this audiobook, giving voice to Noel and Nick's perspectives and keeping the romantic tension building.
  • Eight Winter Nights cover art

    • Eight Winter Nights

    • Written by: Liz Maverick
    • Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky, Jason Clarke
    • Series: Winter Nights, Book 1
    • Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
    • Release date: 2020-11-24
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 63 ratings
    • Eight Winter Nights is a Hanukkah rom-com listen that captures the cozy feeling of a cold winter night and the magic of the holidays. One year ago at a Hanukkah party, Rachel Bacharach met the man of her dreams, Oz Caplan. But before she could act on her feelings, her best friend Tamara swooped in and claimed Oz for herself. Over the past year, Rachel can't shake the feelings she has for Oz, even though he is now her best friend's boyfriend. As the annual Hanukkah party approaches, Oz and Tamara break up, and Oz asks Rachel for help to win back Tamara before the big party. Will Rachel be able to keep her feelings for Oz hidden? Or is this holiday season Rachel's chance to finally take a shot at love? This great holiday book by Liz Maverick has been transformed into an even better audiobook by narrators Eva Kaminsky and Jason Clarke.
  • Mangos and Mistletoe cover art

    • Mangos and Mistletoe

    • A Foodie Holiday Novella
    • Written by: Adriana Herrera
    • Narrated by: Lacy Laurel
    • Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
    • Release date: 2020-12-24
    • Language: English
    • 3 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
    • Kiskeya Burgos makes a huge change in her life when she leaves the warm beaches of the Dominican Republic to become a pastry chef in Scotland. How can she make her mark in the culinary world and a new country? By winning the Holiday Baking Challenge, of course. There's only one problem—her baking partner, Sully Morales, is distractingly attractive. Sully has come to Scotland with something to prove as well. After spending years as her family's caregiver, she's ready to take her home-baking skills to the next level. Winning the Holiday Baking Challenge should be no problem if only she could get her grumpy teammate to cooperate. As Mangoes and Mistletoe heats up, Kiskeya and Sully discover that they make a great team—and not only in the kitchen.
  • Dash & Lily's Book of Dares (Netflix Series Tie-In Edition) cover art

    • Dash & Lily's Book of Dares (Netflix Series Tie-In Edition)

    • Written by: Rachel Cohn, David Levithan
    • Narrated by: Ryan Gesell, Tara Sands
    • Series: Dash & Lily Series, Book 1
    • Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
    • Release date: 2010-11-16
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
    • This holiday rom-com all starts with a notebook. Searching to make a connection with someone, Lily leaves a red notebook full of challenges on a shelf in her favourite bookstore. Dash is the first guy who comes into the bookstore and rises to the notebook challenges. Lily and Dash have never met, and yet they start to form a real friendship (and maybe something more) by communicating through the pages of this little notebook. But when they finally meet, can their real-life selves live up to the versions of one another they’ve created in their heads? For even more Christmas joy with Dash and Lily, check out the follow-ups, The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily and Mind the Gap, Dash & Lily. All three audiobooks are narrated by Ryan Gesell and Tara Sands.
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    • Royal Holiday

    • Written by: Jasmine Guillory
    • Narrated by: Janina Edwards
    • Series: The Wedding Date, Book 4
    • Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
    • Release date: 2019-10-01
    • Language: English
    • 3.5 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
    • Is there anything more magical than a Christmas spent abroad? When Vivian Forest gets the chance to tag along with her daughter Maddie on a work trip to England, she jumps at the opportunity. After all, who could say no to a holiday spent seeing the sights? What she doesn't expect is a whirlwind romance, especially not with someone who works for the royal family. Malcolm Hudson has served as the Queen's trusted secretary for years. When he gives Vivian a private tour, he finds himself instantly attracted to her. But with her return flight to America coming up at the end of the month, will Vivian and Malcolm truly be willing to give up their romance by New Year's Day? Janina Edwards has narrated all of Jasmine Guillory's romance novels, and she's back for this one. If you're a fan of Hallmark movies and Guillory's other rom-com audiobooks, you'll definitely want to give Royal Holiday a listen!
  • The Twelve Dates of Christmas cover art

    • The Twelve Dates of Christmas

    • Written by: Jenny Bayliss
    • Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
    • Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
    • Release date: 2020-10-13
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 74 ratings
    • Christmas and romance just go hand-in-hand ... and this year, maybe even for 34-year-old and single Kate Turner, who has traditionally said Bah, humbug! to all that mushiness and holiday spirit. Instead of pursuing a relationship, Kate has decided to focus all of her energy on her friendships and her career. But then her best friend signs her up for a dating agency that promises to help singles meet cute matches just in time for the holidays. Kate's got 23 days before Christmas and 12 dates with 12 different men. At first, Kate is cautiously optimistic, but each date turns out to be more disastrous than the last. Should she give up and ditch any hopes of a Christmas love story and finding Mr. Right? Narrator Elizabeth Knowelden captures the fun and hilarious atmosphere of Jenny Bayliss’s entertaining holiday rom-com, which makes for one of the best Christmas romance stories.
  • One Day in December cover art

    • One Day in December

    • A Novel
    • Written by: Josie Silver
    • Narrated by: Eleanor Tomlinson, Charlie Anson
    • Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
    • Release date: 2018-10-16
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 669 ratings
    • Do you believe in love at first sight? Laurie thought love at first sight only existed in the movies—until one snowy December day when she sees the man of her dreams through a misty bus window. They lock eyes, and Laurie is pretty sure they share a moment. But before she can do anything about it, her bus drives away. Laurie is determined that this will not be a one-off encounter. She looks for the man everywhere, scanning every bus stop and café in all of London. And then she finds him again when she least expects it—at a Christmas party, where her best friend Sarah introduces Jack, the man of Laurie's dreams, as her new boyfriend. What follows is Jack, Laurie and Sarah's story over the next ten years—a heartwarming story of friendship, missed opportunities and maybe even holiday romance. One Day in December by Josie Silver will get you in the Christmas spirit from the moment you hit play!
  • In a Holidaze cover art

    • In a Holidaze

    • Written by: Christina Lauren
    • Narrated by: Patti Murin
    • Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
    • Release date: 2020-10-06
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 125 ratings
    • In a Holidaze has all the romance of a holiday rom-com mixed with the wild possibilities and what-ifs of Groundhog Day. Maelyn Jones has spent every Christmas with her family and their close friends in a cozy cabin in Utah. But this Christmas is different. First of all, she accidentally hooks up with her crush's brother. Then she discovers the cabin is being sold, and this is their last Christmas there all together. As Mae's family drives away from the cabin for the last time, Mae throws out a simple plea to the universe: Please show me what will make me happy. In a flash, Mae awakens on an airplane flying to Utah, and she is able to live out the entire Christmas again, this time doing things differently. But it still goes wrong. Every time something disastrous happens, Mae finds herself back on the plane, starting from the beginning all over again. Will Mae be able to find her way out of the time loop and figure out what will make her truly happy?
  • My True Love Gave to Me cover art

    • My True Love Gave to Me

    • Twelve Holiday Stories
    • Written by: Stephanie Perkins - editor
    • Narrated by: Various
    • Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins
    • Release date: 2014-10-14
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
    • Why settle for one holiday-themed romantic comedy when you can have 12? My True Love Gave to Me features 12 Christmas short stories from some of the top young adult authors of today: Holly Black, Ally Carter, Matt de La Peña, Gayle Forman, Jenny Han, David Levithan, Kelly Link, Myra McEntire, Rainbow Rowell, Stephanie Perkins, Laini Tayler, and Kiersten White. Each story features a different narrator, offering up a wide variety of perspectives and voices in this must-read turned must-listen. And whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Winter Solstice, this audiobook collection has a story you'll love to cuddle up and laugh along with.
  • The Christmas Bookshop cover art

    • The Christmas Bookshop

    • A Novel
    • Written by: Jenny Colgan
    • Narrated by: Eilidh Beaton
    • Series: Christmas Bookship Series
    • Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
    • Release date: 2021-11-16
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 90 ratings
    • Is there a cozier setting for a Christmas romance book than a bookshop? In The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan, Carmen has just been laid off from her department store job and heading into the holidays, she has very few options. Her sister Sofia isn't exactly ecstatic about Carmen coming to stay with her for Christmas, but she has another baby on the way and is in desperate need of help to revitalize her client's shabby bookshop. Carmen reluctantly takes the job, but she finds herself charmed by the little shop in spite of herself. Will she be able to breathe new life into the store in time for the Christmas season? And what will happen when a local author takes an interest in Carmen?
  • The Santa Suit cover art

    • The Santa Suit

    • A Novel
    • Written by: Mary Kay Andrews
    • Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
    • Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins
    • Release date: 2021-09-28
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
    • The holiday season is the perfect time for a reset, and that's exactly what newly divorced Ivy Perkins is looking for when she buys an old farmhouse. The Four Roses will be the perfect place to get over her heartbreak, so she thinks—if only the previous occupants hadn't left so much junk behind. Begrudgingly, Ivy starts sorting through the stuff and finds a Santa suit. Tucked in its pocket, there's a note from a little girl who says all she wants for Christmas is for her father to come home from the war. Deeply touched, Ivy embarks on a quest to uncover the mysteries of the note. Who was the girl? Did her father come home? As she looks into the story, she's unexpectedly pulled into the community. And right at a point in her life when she thought she wanted nothing more than to be left alone, Ivy becomes a part of a welcoming small town. As The Santa Suit affirms, Christmas is a time for miracles, reuniting families and perhaps even a second chance at love.
  • The Holiday Swap cover art

    • The Holiday Swap

    • Written by: Maggie Knox
    • Narrated by: Stephanie Cannon
    • Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
    • Release date: 2021-10-05
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 33 ratings
    • If you're a fan of The Princess Switch movies on Netflix, bestselling author Maggie Knox's Christmas rom-com The Holiday Swap is sure to delight. After chef Charlie Goodwin gets hit on the head on the LA set of her reality baking show, she completely loses her sense of taste and smell—a recipe for disaster for someone who makes her living off of judging food. Desperate, Charlie turns to her identical twin, Cass, who's overwhelmed with running her family's bustling bakery during the busiest season of the year and trying to convince her ex that it's really over between them. With only days until Christmas, the two sisters decide to swap places. For Cass, it's a chance to escape from her problems; for Charlie, it's her only shot at not ruining her reputation and career. Will this swap be the Christmas miracle Cass and Charlie need?