Books like A Kiss for Christmas by Alice Holden
A delightful trio of stories celebrates the joy, magic, and romance of Christmas set in the Regency period. Alice Holden’s contribution, "A Promise Kept," follows two childhood friends who, ten years apart, are reunited and discover a renewed chance at love. Together, the tales weave themes of holiday enchantment, heartfelt connections, and the enduring hope of second chances.
The anthology offers readers a warm, historically flavored escape into a time of grand balls, winter wonderlands, and heartfelt longing, all framed by the spirit of the season.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Alice Holden
★
★
★
★
★
3.0 (2 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for A Kiss for Christmas by Alice Holden are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to A Kiss for Christmas (21 similar books)
A holiday anthology of Regency romance short stories, each celebrating love, adventure, and the spirit of Christmas, featuring tales from Mary Balogh, Sandra Heath, Edith Layton, Barbara Metzger, and Patricia Rice.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Regency Christmas III is an anthology of five short stories, each celebrating the holiday season with romantic Regency charm and heartfelt family moments.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A festive romance centered on holiday celebrations and heartfelt marriage vows.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Regency‑era anthology where five celebrated authors weave holiday romance, blending festive magic with footsteps of love.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Set in Regency‑era Britain, Emily Hendrickson’s *The Contrary Corinthian* offers a charming look at the era’s social customs and romantic entanglements through witty dialogue, nuanced characters, and a sincere exploration of class and courtship.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Regency Christmas VII is an anthology of charming holiday tales set in Regency England, featuring lovable characters, romance, and festive twists that celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Joanna Winterton mourns her fiancé's death in the picturesque Lake District as she tries to forget the past and move on in Regency-era romance and historical fiction, filled with romance, death, and the search for love in the timeless setting of the English countryside.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In a snow‑bound English village, a new vicar and his wife uncover a sinister secret when the resident priest disappears on Christmas Eve.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A charming Regency‑era Christmas anthology by Mary Balogh, featuring heartwarming tales of love, community, and holiday hope.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Regency Christmas gathers five celebrated writers in a holiday anthology that blends warm tales with surprising dark and villainous twists, all set amidst festive winter scenes.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Regency Christmas II is an anthology of short stories set during the Christmas season, featuring a range of Regency-era romances, family drama, and festive adventures across England, Italy, and Spain.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In "A Christmas Kiss," a father permits his rakish son to invite a striking yet ill‑lucky governess home for the holidays, only to find himself unexpectedly drawn to her heart‑warming charm.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
During a winter break in Paris, Nicole Larson discovers that her easy friendship with Luc, a boy she met on a previous semester abroad, may hold deeper feelings as they film a promotional video for the S.A.S.S. program.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
An intimate Regency‑era Christmas anthology follows three battle‑scarred captains and a spirited young woman as love, charity, and mistletoe light their way through war‑torn hearts and a holiday season of redemption.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Regency Christmas IX is an anthology of charming holiday tales set in the early nineteenth‑century period, each exploring love, family, and festive customs in a whimsical, time‑specific style.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Regency Christmas Present offers five fresh love stories set in the Regency era, each themed around the spirit of Christmas and the enduring gift of love.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
The Christmas Angel by Lisa KleypasHoliday Wishes by Fern Michaels
Mistletoe Magic by Mary Balogh
Snowflakes and Cinnamon by Catherine Palmer
A Family for Christmas by Susan Wiggs
The Christmas Gift by Donna VanLiere
Winter Wishes by Peggy Bowden
A Holiday to Remember by Sherryl Woods
Kiss Me at Christmas by Debbie Macomber
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!