Celebrate the magic of the season with Cynthia Hickey’s Christmas collection—your curated selection of heartwarming holiday romances, festive cozy mysteries, and children’s picture books that light up Christmas morning. Whether you’re searching for Christmas novels, holiday romance, or festive reads for kids, you’ll find gifts that sparkle, stories that comfort, and characters who rediscover hope, love, and family traditions. Perfect for gifting, cozy nights by the fire, or holiday storytime, these Christmas-themed books bring joy, warmth, and festive cheer in every chapter. Browse the collection now for your next holiday page-turner.

When Christmas trees ignite across Misty Hollow, Sheriff Shea Callahan must stop an arsonist determined to turn joy into ashes.

The holidays in Misty Hollow are supposed to shine with joy—until Christmas trees start going up in flames.

Sheriff Shea Callahan and Deputy Trevor Bolton are thrust into chaos when an arsonist begins terrorizing their small town, torching homes, stealing presents, and leaving the community drowning in fear instead of holiday cheer. What begins as scattered vandalism quickly escalates into a series of dangerous, calculated fires that feel less like random destruction—and more like a vendetta written in smoke.

As whispers spread and suspects pile up, Shea investigates a reckless teen caught with lighter fluid, a bitter shopkeeper desperate to save his failing business, and a struggling father hiding stolen toys. But none of the pieces fit. Then the trail leads to a man consumed by grief, haunted by a tragedy the town tried to bury—and bound by a vow to ruin every Christmas that followed.

With each blaze burning hotter and the mayor demanding results, Shea and Trevor must work against the clock to stop a grieving father turned avenger before his final inferno consumes the very heart of Misty Hollow.

Packed with holiday suspense, small-town secrets, slow-burn romance, and edge-of-your-seat thrills, Christmas Inferno (or Silent Nights Burning) is a perfect read for fans of Lisa Jackson, Melinda Leigh, and Allison Brennan who love a chilling mystery with a festive twist. AMAZON PRINT

A Christmas party gone wrong.
An obsessed stalker.
A librarian in trouble.

Brynlee Bourge wants nothing more than to spend her days among the books of Misty Hollow’s library. When her best friend coerces her into attending a Christmas fundraiser dinner with her, she says yes. All the male attention leaves her feeling like Cinderella at the ball right down to the running from the party. Only this time it isn’t because of a ticking clock. Someone paid her too much attention and she fled.

As she flees through the city park, she runs into a late-night jogger, Weston Hoover, the new chef at the diner. He offers her help, but she refuses. What kind of person jogs at midnight?

After seeing the fear on the beautiful woman’s face, Weston follows her through the park. Not wanting to spook her further, he stays to the shadows. When he sees her at the diner the next day, she faints. When she comes to, he realizes she thinks he’s the one stalking her.

Brynlee doesn’t believe the handsome chef isn’t the man she ran from. If he wasn’t, then why follow her through the park? She declines his offers of help until she’s threatened while with him. Weston swears to keep Brynlee safe.

Can these two keep one step ahead of a crazed stalker or will they become his victims?

Find out in this action-packed romantic suspense that can be read as a standalone. KINDLE PRINT

A woman headed nowhere, a cowboy looking for purpose, are snowed in together during an unexpected Christmas blizzard. Neither are looking for romance. Love has other ideas.

As the first snowflakes began to fall gently from the sky, Amy Mitchell found herself driving along a deserted country road, her mind filled with a sense of aimlessness. Not wanting to spend Christmas at her planned destination, she wanted hope and to escape the pressures of her everyday life and find some semblance of peace.

Meanwhile, Dawson Jackson, a rugged cowboy with a troubled past, found himself on the same stretch of road, searching for meaning amidst the vast expanse of the Arkansas countryside. The last person he expected to find in a snowdrift was Amy Mitchell.

As the snowfall intensified, Amy and Dawson found themselves caught in the midst of an unexpected Christmas blizzard, their paths converging in the most unlikely of circumstances.

Will a misunderstanding from their past be reconciled or will they forever look at each other with suspicion? KINDLE PRINT

After a casual weekly dinner with her brother Alex, Mackenzie’s life is shattered when a brutal ambush leaves her to believe Alex is dead—his killers connected to a notorious crime boss. Fleeing for her life, Mackenzie seeks refuge at the Rocking W Ranch with Levi, her brother’s best friend and former military police. As she struggles to cope with the trauma, Levi vows to protect her and help unravel the mystery behind Alex’s murder.

In the quiet town of Misty Hollow, danger lurks as secrets are uncovered. Mackenzie and Levi are thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse, where betrayal, corruption, and violence threaten to tear them apart. With their lives on the line, they face a relentless enemy determined to silence them forever. But the truth about Alex’s secret mission could be the key to taking down a powerful crime empire.

Amid escalating danger, emotional turmoil, and growing romantic tension, Mackenzie and Levi must rely on each other like never before. As Christmas approaches, a final, deadly confrontation with the gang boss could end it all—or give them the justice they crave. Will they survive the storm and finally find peace, or will their fight for the truth cost them everything?

Prepare for a thrilling ride where every secret brings them closer to a deadly truth, and love emerges from the ashes . Justice is coming to Misty Hollow. KINDLE PRINT

A theft of robberies.

Some too weird to be believed.

The Waterfall Sleuths vow to save Christmas!

Trinity Ashford is enjoying the lull in crime around Waterfall until someone breaks into her car and steals a box of donations for the local animal shelter. Despite her friend and mother urging her to investigate, she resists the temptation to get involved. But when the front window of Tail Waggin’ is shattered and the Christmas tree is stolen, Trinity declares war.

Join Trinity and her quirky friends as they embark on a wild chase to catch a thief who initially seems like little more than a nuisance. With the holiday season at stake, they race against time to recover the stolen items and save Christmas.

Will they manage to return everything in time, or will the holiday spirit be lost? Follow along in this festive mystery filled with humor, friendship, and a touch of holiday magic. KINDLE PRINT

Missing diamonds…again

A snooty cat with a penchant for trouble…

The last thing she wanted was another mystery to solve.

It’s Christmas, CJ Turley’s favorite holiday, but a shadow looms over the festivities. When a cat’s collar mysteriously disappears, suspicions fall on Caper, CJ’s beloved pup. Could he really be the thief, or is there more to this mystery than meets the eye?

Join CJ and her friends as they navigate a whirlwind of hilarity and mayhem in their quest to uncover the truth. Amidst the chaos, all CJ wants is a memorable holiday season with a Christmas party no one will ever forget.

Packed with twists, turns, and plenty of laughs, this delightful Christmas novella is perfect for cozy mystery fans. KINDLE PRINT

A blast from the past she wished had stayed gone. A secret club out for vengeance.

Just before Christmas, Shelby Hart’s life takes a turn for the chaotic when the man who left her at the altar shows up, demanding the return of the expensive gifts he once gave her—gifts she’s already sold. When he’s found dead amidst a bed of poinsettias, Shelby is reluctantly pulled into the orbit of the Second Mistress Club, a secretive group of women with their own scores to settle.

Convinced that one of these scorned women is the murderer, Shelby embarks on a mission to uncover the truth, all while navigating holiday chaos and unexpected surprises.

Poinsettia Madness is a heartwarming Christmas cozy mystery, packed with festive cheer, intrigue, and the perfect sprinkle of romance. From a best-selling, award-winning author, this delightful tale is sure to warm your heart and keep you guessing until the very end. KINDLE PRINT

A plain wooden box.

A travel through time.

Will Tarin choose comfort or true love?

When Tarin Baker’s beloved Nana dies, she is left with a letter and a plain wooden box. The letter instructs Tarin to open the box and find true love. When she does, she is transported back to the year 1888. How could her true love possibly be in the middle of nowhere, Texas?

Travis Kilroy doesn’t know what to think when a strange woman with strange hair wearing only a nightgown shows up on his doorstep in the middle of the night. But, when his reputation is threatened, he proposes an idea neither of them is ready for.

Can these two from different times find the love they’re searching for?

Full of western charm and Christmas hope, this sweet holiday romance is filled with the magic of the holiday season. KINDLE PRINT

Noelle Landon and her sisters are seeing the fulfillment of a dream with the opening of their candy store, Chocolate Bliss, and right in time for Christmas. Noelle’s grand plans are turned upside down when the mayor of Bridgeton requests that she show their famous celebrity, the handsome, award-winning author, Scott Conrad, around town and get him to help draw tourists to their fair town for the holidays.

Scott Conrad craves the laid-back lifestyle of small town life. When he meets the lovely Noelle Landon, he realizes how shallow his life has been and pursues her, refusing to take no for an answer.

When danger strikes Noelle and Scott is injured by a lunatic while trying to protect her, can these two see that lasting love is the greatest gift of the season? KINDLE PRINT

Merry Landon and her sisters own the candy store Chocolate Bliss.

After Merry’s older sister found love the year before, all Merry wants is the same. A man who loves her above all else.

At a meeting to plan a Christmas party for the local children’s shelter, she meets Officer Chase Spoone, a new volunteer. Names are exchanged for a Secret Santa and Merry and Chase are teamed together to plan the party. Could this be the romance Merry is looking for?

Not if Chase has anything to do with it. After his father died in the line of duty, Chase has vowed to never put a wife of his through the same heartbreak. Can a Secret Santa reveal bring together a woman who wants marriage and a man who doesn’t?

Grab this wholesome, heartwarming Christmas romance from a best-selling, award-winning author. KINDLE PRINT

A shy candy maker.
A pastor who believes in love at first sight.
A meddling sister and a matchmaking group of women.

Holly Landon enjoys her own company and spending her days making candy in the candy store she owns with her sisters. But when she’s nominated to play Mary in the church Christmas play and the handsome new assistant pastor plays Joseph, she is pulled out of her comfort zone and thrust into the limelight. All she wants is to live her life, her way. Is that too much to hope for?

As if that is bad enough, the pastor’s visiting nephew sets his eye on Holly, threatening to upend what was left of her peaceful life.

Will a simple Christmas play change everything? Can the lovely candy-making Holly step out of her shell or will she retreat and miss out on the joy of romance? KINDLE PRINT

When a socialite changes places with her maid, the house is turned upside down.

Lydia Downs, lady’s maid to the spoiled Elizabeth Samson, is badgered into attending the first ball of the season in place of her mistress. A masquerade ball where Lydia meets the kind, handsome, and wealthy Beauregard Hollingsworth.

What started as a lark soon turns to lies uncovered, deceit faced, and mistakes faced.

Can Lydia and Beau overcome the odds and find true love? KINDLE PRINT

When Phoebe Ross’s employer dies, leaving her with a wedding gown, Phoebe feels she has no choice but to answer the call for mail order brides to Angel Vale, Wyoming.

When she arrives her groom-to-be is nowhere in sight. With the other brides claimed, she sets off to find her groom. He is nothing what she expected. Nor, did she expect danger to have followed her to Angel Vale.

Christmas Gold is a touching story of finding love, escaping the past, and forging a new future in an untamed land. KINDLE PRINT

Do Christmas wishes really come true?

Lacey Cooper dreams of directing plays. When the manager at the local theater company falls ill, she gets her chance to direct the annual Christmas play, A White Christmas. Then, the lead role is injured in an accident and Lacey must ask the man in charge of stage setup to step in.

Dillon Marks is growing tired of his job as probation officer, but volunteers on a regular basis at the local theater company, bringing several of his clients with him. When Lacey begs him to step into the leading role, he initially says no. He can sing, but can’t dance at all. She finally convinces him to step into the role. When Lacey makes it clear that she isn’t interested in a man with a dangerous profession, the two try to squelch their growing attraction for each other.

Then, they are snowbound in the theater with a mad man and their feelings come to the surface.

Can these two find love among the lights and action of a White Christmas? KINDLE PRINT

A contest to design a new stamp changes a small town forever.

Lilly Tipton has her first job as a telephonist in the picturesque town of Noel, Missouri. When she is injured riding her bicycle home from her job, she finds herself thrust into judging a contest to find a postmark that represents her little town. Not a difficult task other than the fact she must work with the very man who almost ran her over…the handsome mail carrier, Calvin Monroe.

After the death of his father and brother, and an injury obtained during his short time as a college football player, Calvin has no other plans than to work at his job and care for his mourning mother. When he literally runs into the lovely new telephonist, he knows all his future plans are changed. What he thought important turns out not to be.

As the town prepares for notoriety with its postmark contest, Lilly and Calvin must set aside their plans and let God take the reins of their future.

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Laura Worth answers an advertisement for a bride and leaves Missouri to meet her groom in Montana. When she gets there, she realizes her husband-to-be, Ben Cooper, has no knowledge of having sent for her. She is devastated, even more so when she breaks a precious heirloom.

Ben’s heart goes out to the beautiful woman and he marries her in answer to his mother’s dying wish. As Christmas approaches, the two wonder whether their marriage will hold the love and intimacy God intended it to have.

Will Ben win the heart of his unexpected gift? KINDLE PRINT

In a Handcarved Christmas, Sam Cooper sends for a mail-order bride for his older brother Ben. Now, the tables have turned, a little minute of a thing, dressed in frills and ribbons, arrives on his doorstep talking a mile a minute. Sam’s sister-in-law thought this Christmas was the perfect time to pay Sam back for his stunt the year before.

City girl, Abigail Rogers, has nowhere to turn after the death of her parents which left her destitute. She corresponds with Laura Cooper for several months, then decides Sam sounds perfect. The gruff, handsome rancher and harsh Montana winters are nothing like she’d dreamed of, but soon, she recognizes the beauty of the landscape and the kindness in Sam’s heart.

Still, will she want to stay come spring?

Can these two set aside a world of differences to see the true gift in front of them? KINDLE PRINT