Books of the Month December 2025

Books of the Month

December

This month, we’re bringing you four unmissable reads that span royal drama, dark fantasy, winter romance, and twisty love stories.

From a quiet Tasmanian morning that turns into a royal whirlwind, to a fierce quest against an ancient vampire emperor, to glamorous alpine adventures and secrets that challenge the heart, these titles promise to keep you hooked from the first page. Best of all, you can win all four December picks and experience every twist, turn, and spark of drama yourself.

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The Chalet Girl by Victoria Prince. Escape to Kristalldorf: a glamorous alpine resort where the rich play hard, the staff see everything, and drama drifts through the air like fresh snow. Emmeline Eversley arrives looking for a fresh start, and ends up right in the middle of the mountain’s most dazzling (and dangerous) social circles. Between the powerful Steinherr family, the question of who will inherit their empire, and the attention of notorious playboy Tristan du Kok, life gets very sparkly, very complicated, very fast. Glittering parties, tangled romances, family feuds. This is the perfect winter escape with all the high-altitude intrigue you could want. Published by Penguin. 4th December 2025. £9.99 Paperback. Pre-Order here

We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark.  Life in Thorn district is a fight for survival, and Arvelle will do anything to protect her younger brothers. When a terrible choice forces her hand, she makes a magically binding vow to kill the emperor, an ancient vampire born of a god. Her path to him leads through the Sundering, a deadly arena where only the strongest earn a place in the emperor’s elite guard. As she battles her way forward, Arvelle catches the attention of both the ruthless Primus and the emperor’s enigmatic vampire son, two figures tied to her destiny in ways she never expected. Dark, intense, and full of twists, this fantasy is perfect for readers who love fierce heroines and secrets with teeth. Published by Michael Joseph. 18th December 2025. £20 Hardback. Pre-Order here

The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage. New Year’s Day should have been simple: Lexi Villiers, a quiet morning in Tasmania, and a long-awaited first kiss with her best friend. But by the end of the day, she’s no longer the family “spare” - she’s Princess Alexandrina, heir to the British throne. Thrown into the heart of London’s most watched family, Lexi finds herself navigating a palace where alliances shift fast and secrets are traded like currency. With the Crown suddenly within reach, she must decide which relationships she can trust, and which she’ll have to let go. A sharp, compelling royal drama about identity, loyalty, and the cost of stepping into power. Published by HarperCollins. December 2nd 2025. £16.99 Hardback. Pre-Order here

The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher. When Olivia meets her ex-boyfriend in a record shop, Caleb reveals he’s suffering from amnesia after an accident. First she feels regret, then opportunity. If he doesn't remember her, he doesn’t remember her manipulation, deceit, or the way she broke his heart. Seeing a chance to reunite with him, she keeps their past relationship, a secret. Keeping her true identity and their history under wraps, Olivia’s greatest obstacle is Caleb’s new girlfriend, Leah, who's determined to possess the man who no longer remembers her. Soon Olivia must face the consequences of her lies, and in the process discover that sometimes love falls short of redemption. Published by HarperCollins. 16th December 2025. £9.99 Paperback. Pre-Order here

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