The Holiday Hookup List by Alexis Daria

Deck the halls and scorch the sheets—this holiday hookup list delivers.

This was the perfect holiday novella: fun, festive, and surprisingly full of heart.

I loved Valencia and Gideon together. They’ve both been through tough things over the past year, and their reunion at a Christmas party sets the stage for a second-chance connection that developed naturally. Their chemistry is instant and electric, but what made this story stand out for me was how much emotional depth Alexis Daria managed to pack into 200 pages.

The holiday list concept was both spicy and sweet, giving them room to explore playful, steamy moments alongside genuinely tender ones. The Reindeer Games were my personal favorite. I also appreciated how much emphasis was put on communication between them—it wasn’t always easy, but it was honest, and it made their HEA feel all the more satisfying.

For such a quick read, the balance of fun, heat, and emotion was spot on. This one left me smiling, swooning, and a little teary-eyed too. Exactly what I want in a holiday romance.

Rating: 4.5 Stars

POP: 22%

Release Date: October 7, 2025

The Holiday Hookup List will be available in Kindle Unlimited (Read & Listen) on release say. Grab your copy here.

If you’re interested in more books by Alexis Daria, check out Becky’s review of Take the Lead 💃