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0 The parang is blasting, the sorrel and ginger beer are already being prepped, the Ponche de crème is flowing, and the ham is making its way onto menus everywhere—it’s officially Christmas in the Caribbean! What better way to embrace the season than with a few perfect holiday reads? We put out a call for 2025 Caribbean author releases and received an exciting lineup of books to look forward to in 2025. But the festive cheer doesn’t stop there—some incredible stories are hitting shelves just in time for Christmas 2024. Best of all, every book on this list is available on Kindle Unlimited. Whether you’re into heartfelt family sagas, vibrant cultural celebrations, or a touch of holiday romance, these Caribbean writers have something special to spice up your season. Here are our picks for the perfect holiday reads to enjoy while the festivities unfold!
Ho! Ho! Ho!: A Christmas Short by Riley Adams (Antigua and Barbuda)
The chlamydia was the last straw. Myla Gordon followed all the “good girl” rules—saving herself for marriage and sticking by her college sweetheart. What did she get? Five years of side chicks, insults, and no orgasms. The STI was her wake-up call. Armed with antibiotics and divorce papers, she made a clean break. Now, with Christmas approaching, Myla’s healthy, single, and done with being the “good woman” for a bad man. Forget eggnog and mistletoe—this year, Myla’s all about the Ho! Ho! Ho!
Island Christmas by Callie Browning (Barbados)
A workplace romance on a tropical island between two spies? Christmas just got even hotter. When Annie Jones is recruited as a spy during World War 2 in Barbados, she is instantly attracted to her operations officer. Alex James is suave and skilled at explosives so sparks fly when he’s training Annie. They both know it’s forbidden but they can’t fight their feelings as things come to a head in one of history’s biggest wars.
This Christmas: A Black Caribbean Christmas Romance by Kmolisa Mings (Antigua & Barbuda)
A grumpy accountant. A charming assistant. A Christmas miracle? Nicola O’Reilly doesn’t hate Christmas—she just wishes it would pass quickly. But when her charming, off-limits assistant, Hayden Simmons, finds his way into her holiday plans, she reluctantly agrees. Hayden, ready to settle down, challenges himself to stay at one job longer than six months to see if accounting suits him. Yet his captivating boss complicates his resolve. Set on the small Caribbean island of Redonda, this heartwarming Christmas romance follows Nicola and Hayden as they navigate professional boundaries, unexpected feelings, and the possibility of a miracle—both personal and professional.
Sweet Chérie (French Edition) by Maëlla K (Guadeloupe)
“Three dates. If you still want a divorce after the third date, I’ll sign whatever you want.” Guadeloupe. December 2024. Save your marriage or not? This is the question that Eddy and Gabby ask themselves as they enter their sixties. In their twenties, they promised to help each other realize their dream. He became a reference in Caribbean fusion cuisine, she became a renowned filmmaker, but their love and the family they wanted to build was the price to pay… Will three dates be enough to say goodbye or to erase the years of separation and silence? Let yourself be carried away by the magic of casuarina and immerse yourself in this Christmas romance in Guadeloupe to the sound of classic Caribbean music.
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The Gift Rarely Given by Ambar Cordova | December Dominican Republic
Livie Sanz didn’t plan to wake up on a marina bench—or spend a steamy night with Alex Haddock, grumpy ex-QB and media scandal magnet. But when he asks her to be his fake girlfriend to fix his image, she agrees—if only to get her mom off her back about “dying alone.”
With twelve days until Christmas, they’ll have to convince everyone they’re madly in love. But as sparks fly, pretending might be harder than they thought.
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Daycare Santa by J.L Campbell (Jamaica)
When Gina’s business partner leaves during the holiday rush, she’s overwhelmed with saving her shop and caring for her son, Luca. An outrageous letter to Santa connects Gina with Zack Winters, a charming stand-in St. Nick. Together, they discover love, laughter, and the magic of unexpected holiday miracles.
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Heat and Run: A Steamy F/F/F Omegaverse Novella by Adriana Herrera
Omega Melina’s first heat spirals into chaos when she crashes into a mountain lodge owned by brooding alpha Dhanyaris. Joined by Dhany’s playful beta lover, Camille, they’re snowed in, swept into fiery passion, and primal instincts. As the storm clears, Melina must choose between newfound bonds or returning to her old life.
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Macarons & Mistletoes (Island Bites) by N.G. Peltier (Trinidad and Tobago)
It’s Christmas time with the Island Bites crew and everyone has been tasked with getting creative for the Secret Santa Christmas Cookie exchange. Keiran King has whipped up an extra special treat for his girlfriend, Cherisse, but what started off as a simple gift giving turns into chaos when the treats end up in the wrong hands…
Buy: E-book
For more romance books by Caribbean writers, see our 2024 list as well as the releases to look forward to in 2025. If you are an author with a release coming in 2025, email us at pr[at]thekaribbeankollective[dot]com.
