The holidays aren’t just for Hallmark sweetness anymore — they’re for sizzling chemistry, tender second chances, and found families that feel at home.
Keira Andrews is one of those rare romance authors who blends authentic queer storytelling with addictive tropes, emotional stakes, and the kind of heat that makes your toes curl even in the snow. If you’re looking for a gay Christmas romance that’s as heartfelt as it is sexy, you’re going to fall hard for this collection.
These aren’t just cozy love stories with tinsel and cocoa. They’re about navigating grief, fear, and love — all wrapped in a festive bow. Whether it’s fake relationships, surprise reunions, or emergency hookups that become something more, these stories are for anyone craving queer romance with heart, humor, and heat.
Celebrate the Season with These Must-Read Queer Holiday Romances
The Christmas Leap (Festive Fakes Book 1)
by Keira Andrews
Sometimes, the holidays are the perfect excuse to fake it — until the feelings become all too real.
In The Christmas Leap, a classic fake relationship romance becomes a deeply emotional journey as two men agree to pretend for the holidays and end up confronting their past, their fears, and their undeniable chemistry. Set against a charming snowy backdrop, this story blends second chances with slow-burn heat, making every touch and glance feel earned.
The emotional core is powerful: themes of grief, family pressure, and the terrifying risk of loving again run beneath the festive surface. But it never gets heavy-handed — Andrews keeps the tone warm, full of laughter and sexy tension.
Perfect for readers who love fake dating romance, slow-burn queer love, and holiday stories with real emotional depth.
The Christmas Veto (Festive Fakes Book 2)
by Keira Andrews
The second in the Festive Fakes series brings the trope we all adore: enemies-to-lovers with forced proximity — wrapped in holiday cheer.
In The Christmas Veto, two men with a complicated history are stuck playing nice for the holidays. Cue the banter, the unresolved tension, and the grudging respect that slowly turns into something much, much more.
What makes this story shine is how it balances biting humor with emotional vulnerability. Both characters have scars, and both are stubborn, but when the masks slip, the connection underneath is unforgettable. Add a snowy cabin, family expectations, and just enough Christmas magic, and you’ve got a festive firecracker of romance.
Best for readers craving spicy enemies-to-lovers romance, grumpy/sunshine dynamics, and queer holiday angst that pays off in heat and heart.
In Case of Emergency: Gay Christmas Romance (Love at the Holidays)
by Keira Andrews
Who says emergencies can’t lead to love?
This standalone romance, In Case of Emergency, begins with a bang — quite literally. When a man uses his ex as an emergency contact, he never expects him to show up… or to still make his heart race. What follows is a forced proximity second-chance romance that’s equal parts tender and tantalizing.
This one dives deeper into themes of regret, growth, and emotional safety. The holiday backdrop adds just the right amount of warmth and whimsy, while the central romance keeps the tension high and the stakes personal. If you love stories where past lovers reunite and learn how to love better, this one will hit all the right notes.
A must-read for fans of MM second-chance romance, Christmas redemption arcs, and emotional queer love stories that end in real joy.
Final Thoughts
Keira Andrews writes the kind of gay holiday romances that stay with you long after the tree comes down. They’re sexy, yes — deliciously so — but they’re also full of real emotional resonance. Each book is about choosing love, even when it’s scary. About showing up. About believing in second chances and soft landings, especially when the world gets cold.
So, if you’re looking to warm your heart (and maybe more) this holiday season, this is your must-read stack.
Unwrap the drama. Light the fire. And let these queer Christmas romances remind you that love — in all its forms — is the greatest gift of all.
