Movies Like A Christmas for the Books (2018)

A Christmas for the Books is a 2018 romance, tv movie film from Letia Clouston with a MovieMagicScore of 5.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with A December Bride and Hitched for the Holidays.

Romance TV Movie

A December Bride

2016

Aspiring interior designer Layla is dreading the Christmastime wedding of her cousin who’s marrying Layla’s ex-fiancé. Although Seth is the one responsible for introducing the bride and groom, she begrudgingly accepts his offer to be her date as she’s out of options. Seth gets carried away at the reception and announces they’re engaged, forcing a mortified Layla to keep up the pretense.

7.0

MagicScore

Hitched for the Holidays

2012

A couple of single adults agree to pose as each others significant other throughout the holidays to keep their meddling families from harassing them, only to find that their feelings for each other are real.

6.4

MagicScore

The Mistletoe Promise

2016

A chance meeting between two strangers who share a disdain for Christmas results in The Mistletoe Promise, a pact to help them navigate their holiday complications - together. But as they spend more time with each other and experience the magic of Christmas the phony couple discovers there may be more to their contract than business.

6.3

MagicScore

Midnight at the Magnolia

2020

Longtime friends and local radio hosts Maggie and Jack fake it as a couple for their families and listeners in hopes of getting their show syndicated.

6.2

MagicScore

A Christmas Proposal

2021

A chef agrees to pose as a Seattle attorney's girlfriend to help him impress his family during Christmas. Their business arrangement gets complicated as real feelings develop while they work together to help him secure a promotion at the family firm.

6.5

MagicScore

Grounded for Christmas

2019

When a winter storm hits Cleveland and grounds flights, the nearby hotels quickly fill up with stranded travelers. Nina, a pilot, reluctantly agrees to let her arrogant but charming fellow pilot, Brady, stay at her nearby parents' home. But when they discover her family is hosting a tree trimming party that night and that her ex will be there, Brady pretends to be her boyfriend to help her out.

6.5

MagicScore

Snow Bride

2013

When a reporter encounters the eldest son of a famous political family at a mountain retreat, she winds up pretending to be his girlfriend over Christmas so he can save face with his family. Should she secretly expose newsworthy scoops about the famous family in order to save her job, or trust that she's falling in love for real? Stars Patricia Richardson and Katrina Law.

6.3

MagicScore

My Grown-Up Christmas List

2022

Taylor, a journalist, and Luke, in the military, share a special bond that grows between them over the course of several Christmases that they spend together and apart.

7.4

MagicScore

Unlocking Christmas

2020

When a mysterious key and a holiday riddle arrive on their doorsteps, Kate and Kevin embark on a Christmas romance adventure they’ll never forget.

7.1

MagicScore

#10

Mingle All the Way

2018

Molly is determined to prove to her family that her new networking app—designed to pair busy professionals together for upcoming events, without long-term romance—is a success. When Molly joins Mingle All the Way and is matched with Jeff, they are both horrified to realize they’ve already had not one, but two disastrous previous encounters.

7.1

MagicScore

#11

The Spirit of Christmas

2015

A woman falls in love with a man who is somewhat unavailable.

7.0

MagicScore

#12

Noel Next Door

2022

A hard-working, single mom gets into a war of words with a neighbor who she feels is ruining Christmas, only to find that this misunderstood grouch just may steal her heart.

7.0

MagicScore

#13

Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas

2020

Five guests are mysteriously invited to an inn to celebrate Christmas. With the help of the owner Ben, Sarah discovers that an event from the past may connect them and change their lives forever.

7.0

MagicScore

#14

A Princess for Christmas

2011

After her sister and brother-in-law's tragic deaths, an American woman who is the guardian for her young niece and nephew is invited to a royal European castle for Christmas by her late brother-in-law's father, the Duke of Castlebury. Feeling out of place as a commoner, she is determined to give her family a merry Christmas and surprises herself when she falls for a handsome prince.

7.0

MagicScore

#15

No Sleep 'Til Christmas

2018

Lizzie, a high-end event planner, lies awake nightly while her devoted fiancé Josh rests peacefully. When a sleep-deprived incident causes her to run into Billy, a low-key bartender who is just as sleepless and frustrated as she is, they discover that they can only fall asleep while next to each other.

6.9

MagicScore

#16

The Christmas Secret

2014

While her life is falling apart, single mother Christine finds a magical family heirloom that leads to love and good fortune during Christmas.

6.9

MagicScore

#17

Two Turtle Doves

2019

Dr. Sharon Hayes searches for a beloved family heirloom in a small Christmas town. When she unexpectedly discovers an adorable little girl and her disheartened father, she realizes that Christmas miracles really do happen.

6.9

MagicScore

#18

A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love

2020

After 15 years, Pat moves home from Hawaii with his two sons and through a series of coincidences, or Godwinks, ends up stuck in traffic next to his high school sweetheart, Margie, at Christmas.

6.9

MagicScore

#19

The Princess Switch: Switched Again

2020

When Duchess Margaret unexpectedly inherits the throne & hits a rough patch with Kevin, it’s up to Stacy to save the day before a new lookalike — party girl Fiona — foils their plans.

6.8

MagicScore

#20

Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa

2018

Lisa's trip home to Evergreen for the holidays finds her shepherding an effort to save the town's beloved general store, fulfilling the wishes of a Christmas past and finding a romance full of Christmas magic.

6.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like A Christmas for the Books?

The top films similar to A Christmas for the Books by MovieMagicScore are A December Bride (7.0), Hitched for the Holidays (6.4), The Mistletoe Promise (6.3). Each shares romance/tv movie themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is A Christmas for the Books worth watching?

A Christmas for the Books holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.3/10 from 26 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is A Christmas for the Books?

A Christmas for the Books (2018) is a romance, tv movie film directed by Letia Clouston, starring Chelsea Kane, Drew Seeley, Chad Connell.

Where can I find more recommendations like A Christmas for the Books?

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About movies like A Christmas for the Books

This ranked list pairs A Christmas for the Books (2018), a romance and tv movie film from Letia Clouston, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Chelsea Kane take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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