2023 Hallmark Christmas Movies Based On Books

NEW 2022 MOVIE!

by Annabelle Costa

Book Synopsis: Newly divorced Noelle has never met her next-door neighbor, but she knows that he's a grinch! And he seems determined to ruin her first Christmas as a single mom. He's always leaving her nasty notes about her son playing in the hallway, and he even forced the doorman to get rid of the beautiful Christmas tree in the lobby.

There are also a couple of things that Noelle doesn't know about her neighbor. For one, he's not the old man she envisions him to be. And second, he's going to be her date on Saturday night.

This book is currently available with Kindle Unlimited.

Hallmark Movie Title: Noel Next Door

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by Joan Kilby

Book Synopsis: Interior designer Hayley hopes to reunite her mother with her long-lost brother. She travels to Montana and hides her true identity from her uncle in order to get closer to him and his family. Things get further complicated when Hayley finds herself falling for her uncle's business partner, architect and builder Blake Dennison. Blake is attracted to Hayley as well, but he's also suspicious.

Hallmark Movie Title: Long Lost Christmas

by Alexis Stanton

Book Synopsis: Megan loves the past and works as a tour guide at a historic mansion. She tells visitors about the original owner, Charles Whitley, who was an inventor and businessman in the early 1900s before he disappeared.

Charles was always intrigued by the future, but never expected a clock he bought on his travels to transport him to the 21st century. When he arrives, he's shocked to find his home decorated for the holidays and filled with strangers.

Charles is determined to find a way back to his own era, but first, Megan will introduce him to smartphones, pizza, and modern holiday traditions.

Hallmark Movie Title: A Timeless Christmas

Also available on Amazon Prime Video

by Dorothy Shackleford (Blake Shelton's mom)

Book Synopsis: Thirty-five-year-old Heath has made the big-time as a country music star, including headlining a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden on December 23rd.

As soon as the show is over, he realizes that the place he really wants to spend the holiday is home in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. But flight delays and inclement weather are making that challenging. Heath will have to team up with an unexpected travel companion if he wants to be home in time to open presents.

Blake Shelton and his mom first recorded a song based on their holiday memories, and then she turned the song into a novel. Blake later co-produced the Hallmark movie adaptation, which has numerous sequels. The latest movie in the series is Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas, which premiers on Saturday, November 26 at 10 pm EST.

Hallmark Movie Title: Time for Me to Come Home For Christmas
Also available on Amazon Prime Video

by Erika Marks

Book Synopsis: Emma Wallace is a digital designer who has always lived by the work-before-play mantra. This year, though, she's promised her every-patient boyfriend that this year she'll spend Christmas with him, rather than in the office.

But that was before she learned that she had a chance at winning the account for a huge corporate rebranding. As Christmas Eve draws near with her deadline still looming, Emma debates on breaking her promise and jeopardizing her relationship with Sam.

She is visited by three boyfriend “ghosts” of Christmases past, who come bearing the gift of hindsight.

This book is currently available with Kindle Unlimited.

Hallmark Movie Title: Boyfriends of Christmas Past

Also available on Amazon Prime Video

by Caroline McKenzie

This book is different from the novels on the list, but we couldn't resist sharing it with you. It includes over 50 holiday recipes by Hallmark Christmas movie stars, but that's just the beginning. You'll also get gift-wrapping ideas AND a guide to hosting a fun watch party with your friends.

It would be a really fun gift for a Christmas movie lover in your life (or yourself!)

While the book was newly updated for 2022 and reviewers are loving it, if you own the prior version, it hasn't changed extensively.

by Debbie Macomber

Book Synopsis: This is a follow-up to two other Hallmark movies based on Debbie Macomber books: Mrs. Miracle and Call Me Mrs. Miracle.

In this story, Laurel and her husband have been praying for a baby. They have also moved in with her beloved grandmother, Helen, who’s having trouble taking care of herself. But when Laurel contacts a local home-care organization, there are no caregivers available until Mrs. Miracle arrives at the door offering the family the help they need.

Hallmark Movie Title: A Mrs. Miracle Christmas

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by Scarlet Wilson

Book Synopsis: Jessica is a NY wedding planner who is used to going the extra mile to make her clients' dreams come true, but this year she's going MANY extra miles to fulfill a famous client's wish for the famed Jingle Bell flower from Alaska. But when Jessica gets stranded in the last frontier, she upends the life of Matt, a widowed botanist who also works at the local reindeer farm.

Hallmark Movie Title: Jingle Bell Bride

Also available on Amazon Prime Video

by Teri Wilson

Book Synopsis: Zoey is a charter pilot who inherits a struggling reindeer farm and three dozen unruly reindeer. The farm also includes Alec, the resident ranch hand with a troubled past. In order to succeed, she'll have to trust him with the farm, and maybe even with her heart.

Hallmark Movie Title: Northern Lights of Christmas

by Nancy Naigle

Book Synopsis: Joy is a successful market researcher in DC, but when her aunt takes a fall that lands her in a rehab center for the holidays, Joy heads home to take care of the family farm even though the leave of absence may cost her a big promotion. In addition to taking on the farm, Joy also finds that she has to contend with her former crush, Ben - who always helps Ruby with the annual Christmas Home Tour. And then their Molly, the little girl that shows up at the farm unexpectedly.

Hallmark Movie Title: Christmas Joy
Also available on Amazon Prime Video

by Jenny Hale

Book Synopsis: Allie is thrilled when she lands a job planning the Christmas gala festivities for the Ashford Estate, but dealing with the family is a whole other matter. Robert is cold and plans to sell the estate. His brother Kip, won't stop flirting with Allie. Their sister, Sloane, arrives home amid a divorce. And the grandma, Pippa, just grumbles at everyone from her mobility scooter. If it's going to be the last holiday for the family at the Ashford Estate, Allie is determined to make it a happy one no matter how hard they fight her on it.

This book is currently available with Kindle Unlimited.

Hallmark Movie Title: Coming Home for Christmas
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by Jenny Hale

The Book Girls share a passion for interior design, so this book immediately caught our eye!

Book Synopsis: Single mother, Abbey Fuller, had to put her dreams of being an interior designer on hold, but now she's been offered a chance to decorate a the huge Sinclair mansion for the holidays. She worries she might be in over her head with the design job, but when she meets the handsome owner, Nicholas Sinclair, she knows she's in real trouble.

Hallmark Movie Title: Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses
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by CJ Carmichael

Book Synopsis: Finn Conrad wants to figure out why his late father left $50,000 to his nurse, whom he'd only known for a short six weeks. He travels to Bramble House Bed & Breakfast in Montana in search of answers.

Hallmark Movie Title: A Bramble House Christmas
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by Denise Hunter

Book Synopsis: Layla is dreading her cousin's Christmas wedding because the groom is her ex-fiance. Seth, the ex's best friend, convinces Layla to be his date to the wedding, and then proceeds to announce that he and Layla are engaged (they're not!). But the news of Layla and Seth's (fake) impending nuptials isn't all bad, because it convinces a client that Layla might just be high-society enough to work for him, which could put her home-staging business on the map. But does Seth have other motives?

Hallmark Movie Title: A December Bride
Also available on Amazon Prime Video

by Terri Reed

Book Synopsis: David doesn't know much about kids, and when his brother unexpectedly dies, he is unprepared to gain custody of his grieving nephew. Sophie is a world-traveling, fashion photographer spending Christmas with her grandmother and her dog before heading off on her next assignment. When the boy and the dog become fast friends at the park, David and Sophie unite as well.

Hallmark Movie Title: Picture a Perfect Christmas
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by Samantha Chase

Book Synopsis: Lacy's heard the legend of the Christmas Cottage - that any couple that spends the night will find everlasting love - but she doesn't buy it. She doesn't believe in happily ever after, but her best friend does, and she's the one who is getting married - so it's Lacy's job to make sure the cottage is perfect for the newlyweds. But when she gets snowed in with the best man, all bets are off.

Hallmark Movie Title: The Christmas Cottage
Also available on Amazon Prime Video

by Hope Ramsay

Book Synopsis: Willow returns home for the first time in years to fulfill the wishes of her recently deceased best friend. Widower David is grumpy about the Christmas season, but a kiss under the mistletoe and the magic of the holiday season gives him hope for more.

Hallmark Movie Title: A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas
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by Richard Paul Evans

Book Synopsis: Three years ago, Elise's husband cheated on her with her best friend. Their divorce left her distrustful. So you can imagine her reaction when a stranger approaches her in the mall food court with the proposition that they pretend to be a couple for the eight weeks leading up to Christmas Eve. A contract with clear rules makes Elise feel more comfortable: (1) No probing personal questions; (2) no drama; (3) no telling anyone the truth; (4) the contract is void on Christmas day.

This is the first book in the popular Mistletoe Collection series.

Hallmark Movie Title: The Mistletoe Promise
Also available on Amazon Prime Video

by Richard Paul Evans

Book Synopsis: This is the third book in the popular Mistletoe Collection series. A recently heartbroken woman takes to a blog to autonomously share her feelings under the handle LBH. Across the country, Alex is reading the blog posts and begins following a trail of clues to find LBH. He makes his way to her hometown just after Thanksgiving, but while searching for LBH, he begins to fall for Aria, a waitress at the Mistletoe Diner.

Hallmark Movie Title: The Mistletoe Secret
Also available on Amazon Prime Video

by Barbara Ankrum

Book Synopsis: Event planner Eve Canaday and her secret crush, Dr. Ben Tyler, are unexpectedly drafted to help a little girl fulfill her late mother’s wish—a magical Christmas to create some happy memories. Eve sees this opportunity as a sign; Ben, as a glitch in his plan to leave Marietta behind for good.

This book was originally published under the title, The Christmas Wish.

Hallmark Movie Title: Holiday Hearts
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by Barbara Hinske

Book Synopsis: It's 1952, and Verna is ready for a great Christmas season. But as she's leaving the bank, a strong wind blows her Christmas Club money out of her hands and through the streets of busy downtown Cleveland. Strangers come to her aid and set in motion an unexpected turn of events.

This book is currently available with Kindle Unlimited.

Hallmark Movie Title: The Christmas Club
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by Donna VanLiere

Book Synopsis: Twenty-year-old Lauren spent her childhood in foster homes and still hasn't found a place to truly call home. When she witnesses a car accident, she finds herself pulled into life in a small town - first as a witness, then as a volunteer for the annual holiday fundraiser for a center for single mothers.

Hallmark Movie Title: Christmas Town
Also available on Amazon Prime Video