The Holiday Mixtape
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Pub Date Oct 6 2026 | Archive Date Nov 30 2026
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Description
Your one stop shop for Christmas in July! Snag the Little Pink Book that could—Hardback Edition w/ Bonus Content, and read what started it all before Book 2, The Holiday Headline releases this October for Christmas 2026!
The Holiday Mixtape is a spicy holiday rom-com from small town romance author, Liberty Stowe. This Christmas brings a Grumpy X Sunshine with sugar and spice—but not everyone’s nice.
From the author of Steady Now, comes The Holiday Mixtape, the holiday's hottest Christmas romance between a misfit ad exec, a handsome small-town basketball coach—and the vintage cassette tape bringing them together. Everyone has a favorite Christmas song... Is it fate when it plays at just the right moment?
When a failed pitch at her Chicago ad agency leads an idealistic dreamer to the perfect Christmas town, Erika with a K stumbles on a holiday mixtape at a flea market that guides her path straight to the town’s most eligible bachelor. But does he want to be eligible?
And is Blitzen, Kentucky a Christmas town?
Erika’s campaign for an old-fashioned Christmas hinges on help from the bachelor basketball coach slash Volunteer Fire Department's assistant chief in need of a new firetruck, and he’s not happy about it.
“Do you realize how much time you just obligated me to? If Erika pulls this off, she’ll have done something unheard of. She landed here the first week of December and she’s going to save the town in one month? That’s not a Christmas miracle. It’s a fairytale.”
Two strangers. One goal: raise enough money for a firetruck through an Old Fashioned Blitzen Christmas festival... an endeavor that will join them at the hip throughout the holiday.
“Get in my truck before I pick you up and put you in it.”
“You’re being a dick.”
“You’re being a brat. Get in the f***ing truck.”
“I will not.”
It takes a lot to make Kourt fumble on the court, but this Christmas, the unexpected visit from Josephine Amherst’s great niece proves a lot more than he bargained for. The Holiday Mixtape is a bickering, bantering, fun-filled journey of self-discovery for both Erika and Kourt, with emotional depth and enough sexual tension to melt the snow.
What if, and just because it’s Christmas, track three on the holiday mixtape sealed their fate before Erika even pressed play?
Tropes:
-Holiday Rom Com
-Grumpy x Sunshine
-Small Town
-Forced Proximity
-He Falls First
-Hallmark + Spice
Advance Praise
"I have to say that I loved this book! A holiday romance tied with a mixtape? What’s not to love! It’s a slow, slow burn but once that fire catches, it burns like a wild fire! It’s a fun story full of Christmas magic & all the characters are so relatable!
I cannot wait for Archer & Helen’s story!
Huge thank you to NetGalley & RupertBossier for the opportunity to read & review this title!" —TheKindle Q, Reviewer
Rubie C, Reviewer— "The Holiday Mixtape by Liberty Stowe is a charming, spicy holiday rom-com that perfectly captures the cozy magic of a small-town Christmas with a Grumpy x Sunshine dynamic.
Stowe excels at bringing quirky, relatable characters to life, making their growth and connection feel authentic amid the festive backdrop. The detailed small-town setting, nostalgic musical nods, and heartfelt themes create a story that is both a joyful holiday escape and a profound tale of self-discovery and community spirit."
"I was already hooked to this book by the great playlist the author provided in the beginning of the book. I am such a sucker for a cozy holiday romance and this book was just that. It genuinely felt like I was reading a Hallmark movie but with spice."—Maisie W, Reviewer
Krystal L, Reviewer—"I enjoyed this book SO MUCH!!!. For some reason, I am truly attracted to grumpy characters, and Kourt did not disappoint. I also appreciate when author has side characters that make your remember them.
This is definitely a must read if you're looking for a festive, holiday read with Hallmark feels, Christmas music, and Grumpy x Sunshine troupe."
"Amazing book loved the characters and plot. I couldn't stop reading I stayed up all night. I loved the book so much thank you for the arc."— Chrislove S, Reviewer
Holly T, Reviewer—"This book was the spicy hallmark read that I needed for the holidays! I thought this book was such a cute concept. I absolutely love the town of Blitzen and I wish I could go visit! Erika is such a bright Christmas joy. I wish that I was more like her! I thought the opposites attract and the tension and even more so the sexual attention was just perfect and it really was a great read for me! If you want hallmark with some unexpected spice for the holidays. You should absolutely pick this up!!"
"Set against the charming backdrop of small-town Kentucky, the story delivered everything I love about holiday romances - warm traditions, festive charm, and just the right touch of drama. The enemies-to-lovers tension made it even more fun, with plenty of banter and sparks flying between the main characters."—Wendy B, Reviewer
Haley B, Reviewer—"The Holiday Mixtape is a fun Christmas romance! Perfect for lovers of grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity, small town Hallmark vibes but with lots of delicious spice. The music of the mixtape weaved through the song was the perfect touch. A must read for the Christmas season!"
"The Holiday Mixtape is a fun, sexy, and surprisingly heartfelt story about opposites attracting, the courage to take chances, and the way love can sneak up on you when you least expect it. Liberty Stowe has created the perfect holiday escape—a spicy, feel-good romance that will leave readers wanting to hit replay on this love story again and again."—Lisa D, Reviewer
PJ A, Reviewer—"This book has me ready to haul out the Christmas decorations and stream holiday tunes on a constant loop. The characters sucked me into their lives from the start and came with enough layers to keep me intrigued. I loved the banter between Kourt and Erika as well as the spark of attraction that continued to grow, even when one of them tried their darndest to ignore it. There's emotional baggage at play with necessary healing (Kourt) and growth (Erika) that needed to be accomplished before the relationship could progress. The process each of them went through felt realistic and authentic to the characters. I was rooting them on the entire way.
The best friend relationships were pure gold, offering up terrific dialogue, unquestioned support, but also necessary truths for the main couple...plus a few unexpected surprises. Community members rounded out a richly textured supporting cast who helped add conflict, humor, and emotional depth to the story. The breakfast scene with police and fire officials was hilarious. There are no secrets in small towns and no shortage of advice either.
The author's descriptions of Blitzen and the surrounding areas had me wanting to visit during the holidays too. She brought it all to life in such a way that I felt like I was right there with the characters, exploring caves, delighting in nighttime snowfalls, navigating icy mountain roads, and strolling along town sidewalks, humming Christmas songs while warming my cold hands and nose with steaming hot cocoa. She brought the magic of Christmas in Blitzen to life and I was there for it, every step of the way.
If you enjoy small-town stories with snappy banter, strong community, slow-burn romance, emotional depth, humor, and happy endings, all wrapped up in a holiday bow, check out The Holiday Mixtape. It has my enthusiastic recommendation."
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781964011295 |
| PRICE | $35.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 389 |