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The Nightmare Before Kissmas

The Nightmare Before Kissmas

RomanceFantasy
Pages
304
Published
2024
Language
English

Synopsis

Nicholas "Coal" Claus, disillusioned with his father's commercialized Christmas, finds himself in a secret, passionate encounter with the mysterious Prince of Halloween, Hex. Duty calls Coal to a marriage of convenience with the Easter Princess, Iris, a situation complicated by his brother's affections for her. When Hex emerges as a rival for Iris's hand, Coal is forced into a fake competition, leading to a messy, sweet, and unforgettable love story between the two holiday princes.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

FunnyLightheartedRomanticSpicy
Forbidden LoveRivalsMarriage of ConvenienceFake Dating

Genres

Romance Fantasy LGBTQ+ Romance Romantic Comedy

About the author

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Sara Raasch

Sara Raasch is an American author of young adult and adult fantasy and romance. Born in Ohio, she graduated from Wright State University and lives in Ohio. Her debut, Snow Like Ashes (2014), began a New York Times bestselling trilogy that continued with Ice Like Fire and Frost Like Night, and she followed it with the pirate fantasies These Rebel Waves and These Divided Shores. She co-wrote the gladiator fantasies Set Fire to the Gods and Rise Up from the Embers with Kristen Simmons, and the Witc...

Characters

Nicholas "Coal" ClausProtagonist
Hex HallowProtagonist
Iris LentoraSupporting

Princess of Easter, arranged to marry Coal in a political match meant to unite their two royal families.

Kris ClausSupporting

Coal's younger brother, still carrying old wounds from their mother's abandonment, who has feelings for Iris.

All characters in The Nightmare Before Kissmas

Frequently asked questions

  • Is there a sequel to The Nightmare Before Kissmas?

    Yes. The Nightmare Before Kissmas is the first book in Sara Raasch's Royals and Romance series, followed by Go Luck Yourself (book 2) and Joyfully Ever After (book 3).

  • Is The Nightmare Before Kissmas an adult or young adult romance?

    It's an adult romance -- Sara Raasch's adult rom-com debut, following several young adult novels earlier in her career. It includes on-page sexual content.

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