Books like One Night Before Christmas by Catherine Leigh

Luther and Nora Krank choose to skip Christmas and board a Caribbean cruise for the holiday, but their decision leads to unexpected consequences and tests their relationship.

A Welsh poet reflects on his childhood Christmas celebrations in Wales, exploring the emotions and cultural traditions that shaped his early years.

A mercenary and a businesswoman, destined for love in a world of magic and danger.

Three medieval romances set around Christmas, from the Scottish Highlands to the English countryside, featuring a wounded nobleman, a disguised lady, and a matchmaking plan that brings lonely hearts together.

A contemporary romance centered on an Italian billionaire’s life and the unexpected arrival of a baby, exploring themes of love, family, and cultural differences for readers craving drama and heartwarming moments.

In a snowy Sierra Nevada Christmas, two political rivals survive a private plane crash and uncover the power of love, forgiveness, and new beginnings, all while a mysterious Christmas baby and a broken‑hearted woman bring healing to three families.

A heartfelt Christmas tale of a widow who opens her home to a young family, discovering love, miracles, hope and healing as they become a united household.

A contemporary romance that focuses on the evolving relationship between a man and a woman, exploring themes of love, commitment, and personal growth in modern times.

A contemporary romance where a princess keeps her identity hidden and finds love with a billionaire, blending intrigue, wealth, and the complexities of modern relationships.

A wealthy royal woman falls in love with a commoner in a story of romance and adventure in 18th-century Greece.

A contemporary romance that follows a charismatic Spaniard and his unexpected love child as they navigate affection, wealth, and the trials of modern love.

A tender recollection of Christmas through the bond of a young boy and his elderly friend, capturing their shared holiday rituals and deep affection.

Three steamy Christmas romances: a billionaire, a publishing mogul, and a rancher all find love and conflict when old flames and new attractions ignite during the holiday season.

On a railroad trip to Los Angeles, cash‑strapped journalist Tom Langdon meets a colorful cast and faces an avalanche that turns his Christmas plans—and his romance—upside down.

The first story is by Victoria Alexander is "Promises to Keep". Katherine is a lonely 70 year old who sees Santa at a department store. She is 70 years old and has many regrets in her life, including the loss of her soul mate in 1942. Suddenly she finds herself swept back to that very point in her life that she always wished to change. She gets a real second chance to make things right this time. But is it too late? Is he still there? Sandra Hill’s story is called "Naughty or Nice". It's a journey through Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, following a young woman, Jessica, through her 'Christmas Curse'. Jessica is dressed as Santa and is about to commit a crime, when she takes a hostage who coicidentally looks just like Brad Pitt who is also dressed like Santa. The two find themselves experiencing 'love at first sight'. The third story, by Dara Joy, is called "Santa Reads Romance". A female romance writer, May, goes to Maine and rents a cabin in the middle of nowhere to work on her book in peace. A blizzard begins and a man dressed as Santa shows up at her door. (He is a publisher doing a favour for a friend, while trying to find a mystery author and his overdue manuscript.) May knocks him out, thinking he is dangerous. Then they are stuck together, because of the howling blizzard. The last story is by Nelle McFather. It's called "A Gift for Santa". This is a tale of a single mother who finds true love and happiness on Christmas from a stranger named Nick.

Debbie Macomber’s contemporary romance follows a group of women navigating marriage, divorce, and family life, offering a heartfelt portrait of love and resilience that earned the book New York Times bestseller status.