As the winter chill sets in and the days grow shorter, there’s nothing quite like curling up with a great book and a warm cuppa. These winter books are the perfect cure for winter blues, whether you’re located in chilly Tassie or still enjoying the sunshine in Queensland.
Looking for some books to add to your winter reading list? From historical fiction to stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat, here are some must-reads this winter.
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By Winter’s Light by Stephanie Laurens
Escape to a snow-covered Scottish manor in this charming Regency romance, where family, festivity, and fate come together under the mistletoe. As the Cynster clan gathers for Christmas, love begins to blossom between a widowed governess and a determined tutor.
With a dramatic Christmas Eve rescue and plenty of matchmaking meddling from the next generation, this tale blends historical elegance with heartfelt emotion. A perfect fireside read for those who adore wintry romance with a dash of adventure.
Read By Winter’s Light by Stephanie Laurens.
Sliced Ice by Lee Winter
Turn up the heat this winter with ten sizzling stories featuring Lee Winter’s unforgettable ice queens, villains, and heroines. Packed with sharp wit, slow-burn romance, and just the right touch of sass, this anthology revisits fan-favourite characters.
Whether it’s revenge, weddings, pool parties, or unexpected holiday encounters, Sliced Ice delivers passion, drama, and humour, all wrapped up in that signature cool elegance only Lee Winter can pull off. A must-read for lovers of smart, fierce, female-led fiction.
Read Sliced Ice: Lee Winter’s Iconic Ice Queens by Lee Winter.
Winter Children and Other Chilling Tales by Angela Slatter
Perfect for those cold nights when the wind howls outside, this eerie collection of short stories by Angela Slatter blends gothic beauty with spine-tingling horror.
From Aussie vampires to ancient curses and outback hauntings, these tales are rich with uncanny magic and dark twists. A master of the macabre, Slatter takes you deep into shadowy places where nothing is quite as it seems. Ideal for readers who love their winter reads with a delicious dose of dread.
Read Winter Children and Other Chilling Tales by Angela Slatter.
The Winter Bride by Anne Gracie
Damaris Chance has sworn off marriage, but one scandalous twist lands her in a marriage of convenience with the dashing Freddy Monkton-Coombes. What begins as a practical arrangement soon sparks into something deeper, as Freddy sets out to thaw his winter bride’s guarded heart. With secrets, seduction, and second chances, this is a cosy, feel-good read that’s perfect for fans of Regency romance.
Read The Winter Bride by Anne Gracie.
The Winter Fae Anthology by Cassandra Arnold
From mischievous fae and seductive demons to bittersweet love and bold quests, each tale brims with dark humour and haunting beauty. Whether set in faraway realms or shadowy corners of our own world, these stories ask timeless questions of power, desire, and devotion. Ideal for curling up with on a cold night, this wintry anthology is a spellbinding escape into the fantastical.
Read The Winter Fae Anthology by Cassandra Arnold.
Winter Be My Shield by Jo Spurrier
Enter a harsh, snowbound world where survival depends on power, trust, and painful choices. Sierra, gifted, and cursed, with the ability to draw strength from others’ suffering, flees captivity and finds herself entangled in a dangerous alliance with a fugitive prince and his loyal companion.
Pursued across the icy wilderness by a relentless enemy who may become an unlikely ally, Sierra must weigh freedom against vengeance. Dark, immersive, and emotionally rich, this is a bold start to a uniquely Australian epic fantasy series, perfect for readers who love their winter tales fierce and full of fire.
Read Winter Be My Shield by Jo Spurrier.
Winter Journey by Diane Armstrong
When Australian forensic dentist Halina Shore travels to a small Polish town to assist in a war crimes investigation, she uncovers more than just historical atrocities. She begins to unearth the chilling truths buried within her own family’s past. Inspired by real events from 1941, this gripping novel weaves together mystery, personal reckoning, and historical trauma.
Read Winter Journey by Diane Armstrong.
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