I wasn’t planning to add any more books to my December TBR… and then these four appeared on my Kindle. Suddenly, my quiet holiday reading plans turned into necromancy mishaps, steamy nightclub moments, ex-military tension in the snow, and a biker–mobster situation that does not believe in subtlety.
Each book brings its own flavor—some playful, some moody, some pure heat—and together they make a fun little Christmas lineup if you’re not in the mood for sugar-sweet stories this year.
Release Dates at a Glance
- Buckshot & Mistletoe – Reese Knightley — December 4, 2025
- Heavy Pour (Bottle Service Boys #2) – Lilly Atlas — December 4, 2025
- The Necromancer’s Christmas Tree of Terror – Jocelynn Drake — December 5, 2025
- Snowed in with Stud – Chelsea Camaron — December 7, 2025
All are available on Amazon, and a couple should be on KU, so they’re extremely easy to grab the moment temptation wins.
The Necromancer’s Christmas Tree of Terror — Jocelynn Drake
MM paranormal holiday novella — December 5, 2025
Blurb
Sky and Nolan are trying to have a quiet, cozy Christmas—lights, blankets, peace. They get about five minutes of that before a “gift” from the king of the underworld shows up and immediately starts causing trouble.
The tree is alive, opinionated, and not remotely safe, turning their entire holiday into a magical scramble that only this couple could pull off.
Why I enjoyed it
This reads like a chaotic holiday special for fans of their series. It’s warm, funny, and surprisingly tender in between the magical disasters. You can tell these two are trying so hard to build something soft together, even when everything around them is misbehaving.
What to expect
- MM paranormal Christmas fun
- Banter, mischief, and soft couple moments
- Cameos and inside jokes for series readers
You can grab The Necromancer’s Christmas Tree of Terror on Amazon if you want a holiday novella that’s equal parts magic and affection.
Heat & vibe
Steamy with a playful, chaotic tone—very easy to enjoy in one sitting.
Buckshot & Mistletoe — Reese Knightley
MM military/mercenary holiday novella — December 4, 2025
Blurb
Shadowfell Ranch is filled with men who’ve lived through things most people never hear about. Christmas Eve brings a rare moment of peace—until alarms cut through the night and everyone snaps back into mission mode.
In the middle of it all is a relationship trying to find its footing, even when danger feels closer than the holiday cheer.
Why it works
The emotional pull is strong here. You get hard-edged characters who clearly don’t know what to do with tenderness, yet they want it anyway. The snowy ranch backdrop gives the whole story this quiet, wound-down feeling, even when things get tense.
What to expect
- MM romance with military grit
- Found-family holiday moments
- Action mixed with softer emotional beats
You can pick up Buckshot & Mistletoe on Amazon if you love Christmas stories with danger, loyalty, and a very protective MM pairing.
Heat & vibe
Warm and intimate with a moody, snowed-in feel.
Heavy Pour (Bottle Service Boys #2) — Lilly Atlas
MM contemporary romance — December 4, 2025
Blurb
Alex thought he finally had a balance—grad school, family expectations, and a boyfriend who made all the stress feel worth it. Then Ryder steps in to run his father’s billion-dollar empire, and their late-night cuddles turn into fourteen-hour days, cancelled plans, and an Alex who feels more alone than ever. Ryder is determined not to lose the man he loves, but holding on when the business is swallowing him whole might cost them both everything.
Why readers will like it
This one leans straight into messy, grown-up relationship problems: burnout, family pressure, feeling like you’re coming second to someone’s job. If you love when a couple is already together and the story is about staying together, not just getting there, Alex and Ryder’s final book will scratch that itch in a big way.
What you’ll get
· Established couple fighting for their relationship
· Dual POV, so you feel both Alex’s loneliness and Ryder’s overload
· Big “I will burn the world down before I lose you” energy
· Emotional payoff as they figure out what their future actually looks like
Read if you like
· MM romance with real-life stressors (work, money, family)
· Nightlife / bottle-service settings
· Second-chance vibes inside an existing relationship
· High-emotion, high-heat finales to a couple’s arc
You can snag Heavy Pour on Amazon if you want a high-heat MM romance that feels like stepping into a wild Friday night.
Heat & mood
Very steamy, emotionally intense, and a little angsty—but with that hopeful feeling that they’re fighting this hard because the love is worth it.
Snowed in with Stud: 25 Days of Christmas — Chelsea Camaron
MF biker + mobster Christmas romance — December 7, 2025
Blurb
A snowstorm traps two people together—though one of them absolutely planned it. With mob ties on one side and biker energy on the other, this 25-day countdown becomes a heated, claustrophobic Christmas they’ll never forget.
Why it stands out
This is the one that feels the most like a classic Raunchy Reads pick: intense chemistry, a heroine who suddenly has someone’s full attention, and an isolated setting that leaves nowhere to run from the tension.
It leans into obsession and pressure in a way that keeps the pages moving.
What to expect
- Biker + mobster dynamic
- Forced proximity
- A holiday atmosphere that’s anything but gentle
You can grab Snowed in with Stud on Amazon if you want a Christmas romance packed with tension, power, and snowed-in heat.
Heat & vibe
High heat with a strong emotional pull and tight, storm-locked tension.
Helpful Resources
- Insurgents MC Romance Series Review
- Christmas Outlaws MC Biker Romance
- Small Town Snowfall: Cozy Christmas Rom-Com Reads
Final Thoughts
I love how different these Christmas releases feel from each other—one minute you’re dealing with a troublesome magical tree, the next you are running a billion-dollar company, a snowy ranch, or an isolated winter hideout with a man who’s been waiting for his chance.
Whether you’re in a paranormal mood, craving heat, or want something with a little bite, there’s a holiday story here that’ll hit the spot.
Love hard, read harder—and always choose the wild ones.
~Kay~
