Romance Books to Keep You Warm This Winter

Let’s be honest - when winter truly hits in Australia, our evening plans quickly pivot to full hibernation mode. Even though we've just passed the winter solstice, with the days slowly getting longer, there's still a couple of months left before we're safely in the throes of spring. Winter isn't all that bad - it provides us the perfect excuse to cancel plans, get rugged up and stay indoors with a good book!

There is nothing quite like hearing the wind howl outside while you’re buried under a warm, fuzzy blanket with a steaming mug of tea (or a cheeky glass of local Pinot). But the ultimate winter survival accessory? A love story that you can completely sink into.

We’ve handpicked the newest, buzziest additions to our Booxies romance collection. Get cozy, because here are the romance reads keeping us warm all season long.

Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick

The Blurb: From TikTok's favorite romance enthusiast and podcaster Brooke Averick comes a debut that is honest, chaotic, and laugh-out-loud funny. Turning thirty in a month and determined to fix her non-existent love life, Phoebe arms herself with a romance-novel-inspired to-do list to find her own whirlwind happy ending.

Why it’s a perfect winter pick: It reads exactly like a hilarious group chat with your best friends. If you need a high-energy, witty pick-me-up to cure the dark winter blues, Phoebe’s messy, heartwarming journey is absolute perfection.

The Missed Connection by Tia Williams

The Blurb: From the bestselling author of Seven Days in June comes a witty, page-turning story about Sasha, a casting director who shares a magical, six-hour connection with a handsome stranger on a flight to Paris—only to lose his name. Desperate to track down "Seat F," she enlists the help of a smoldering private detective from her past, complicating her life in the most irresistible ways.

Why it’s a perfect winter pick: The banter between Sasha and her detective is electric and crackles with heat. It’s a fast-paced, addictive contemporary romance that will make you completely forget how cold it is outside.

People in Love by Claire Daverley

The Blurb: From the author of the hit Talking at Night, this tender story follows Nora, who says yes when her partner of a decade unexpectedly proposes. But on the night of their engagement party, her childhood best friend and long-lost love, Bren, suddenly reappears on her doorstep, reigniting a silent longing she spent twelve years trying to forget.

Why it’s a perfect winter pick: This is a gorgeous, grown-up, and deeply emotional love story about what-ifs and the choices that shape our lives. It’s the ultimate "pull up a blanket and read cover-to-cover on a rainy afternoon" kind of book.

The Knight and The Moth by Rachel Gillig

The Blurb: If you loved One Dark Window, Rachel Gillig’s gothic fantasy romance is a must-read. Set across windswept, moody moors, it follows Sybil, a Diviner who sees terrible futures in her dreams, and Rodrick, a heretical, devilishly handsome knight she is forced to team up with when danger closes in.

Why it’s a perfect winter pick: When the nights are long, crisp, and dark, there’s nothing quite like losing yourself in an atmospheric, high-stakes fantasy world filled with magic, mystery, and forbidden love.

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

The Blurb: Emily Henry’s latest hit follows an optimistic journalist and a cynical writer forced into a one-month trial to unearth a reclusive heiress’s secrets. Bound by an NDA and trapped on an island together, their forced proximity tests their professional boundaries—and their self-control.

Why it’s a perfect winter pick: You can always rely on Emily Henry to deliver the perfect blend of sharp wit and intense romantic chemistry. It's the ultimate "just one more chapter" read until it's suddenly 2am.

The Wedding Forecast by Nina Kenwood

The Blurb: When thirty-year-old Anna is forced to face her long-term ex and his shiny new partner at her best friend's wedding, she desperately needs a distraction. Everyone thinks Patrick, the sweet wedding photographer, is her destiny. But then Mac—a charming, not-quite-famous actor who has flown in all the way from New York—arrives and throws all of her plans into total chaos.

Why it’s a perfect winter pick: While it kicks off at an Australian wedding, a massive piece of this story sweeps you away into a dreamy, festive Christmas in New York City. Experiencing that classic, snowy, twinkling northern hemisphere winter through the pages is the ultimate way to romanticise a freezing night at home in Australia.

Love Is an Algorithm by Laura Brooke Robson

The Blurb: Eve is a musician who relies entirely on raw emotion and gut feelings to write her songs, fiercely resisting anything artificial. Danny is an anxious tech guy who helped create a popular dating app, only to watch it serve him terrible matches. When they start dating, Danny tries to solve his relationship anxieties by building an AI assistant that quantifies love. But can a computer script map out the human heart?

Why it’s a perfect winter pick: This is a brilliant, zippy, and incredibly smart contemporary love story tailored perfectly for the digital age. It's witty and deeply relatable, giving you all the cozy comfort of a great romantic comedy while keeping your mind completely engaged.

The perfect additions

Chamomile Blossoms Herbal Tea by Teadrop

Classic Dark Hot Chocolate with Sea Salt from Cuvée

Willunga 100 Grenache