The Twelve Loves of Christmas : An advent romance collection - Zakiya N. Jamal

The Twelve Loves of Christmas : An advent romance collection - Zakiya N. Jamal

Zakiya N. Jamal

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Published 8 October 2026

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  • Pages · 384 pages
  • Publication Date · 08/10/2026
  • Genre · Anthologies (non-poetry)
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Count down to Christmas with twelve sealed festive love stories by beloved romance authors. The Twelve Loves of Christmas is a swoon-worthy advent-style short story collection - some sweet, some spicy - about finding love during the most magical time of the year.�Including a playful forced proximity romance featuring a woman and her older brother's grinchy (yet unexpectedly endearing) best friend, a tender love story of two neighbours who decide to skip Christmas together, a second-chance spark reignited between exes stranded at the airport and many more festive love stories like rivals-to-lovers, friends-to-lovers and fake dating, this collection offers a little holiday magic for every reader. Each short story delivers its own dose of charm, chemistry and festive cheer.�Open one sealed story at a time in the lead-up to Christmas to unwrap a season full of love, warmth and happily ever afters. PRAISE FOR THE TWELVE LOVES OF CHRISTMAS:`The joy of the holiday season comes alive in this playful anthology . . . All 12 tales combine scintillating romance with elaborate yuletide scene-setting' Publishers Weekly`The stories and characters are wide-ranging and delightful: some queer, some secular, some urban, some small town, some steamy, but all enchanting . . .�' Library Journal (starred review)�

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