The Humbug Holiday By Lane Hayes May 2026

: Features mature protagonists who bring life experience and perspective to their relationship.

Famous mystery author has escaped the hustle and notoriety of Los Angeles to hide away in a run-down Victorian mansion in the picturesque small town of Fallbrook, Vermont. His goal is simple: avoid his family, ignore the holidays, and finish his next book. The Humbug Holiday by Lane Hayes

: Set in a cozy New England village where everyone knows each other. : Features mature protagonists who bring life experience

: Working on the house repairs and shared holiday tasks forces them into each other's orbits. : Set in a cozy New England village

: Both characters learn to confront their past emotional pain to embrace a future together. Reader Reception

: Unlike the traditional grumpy/sunshine pairing, both leads are initially cynical about the holidays.

by Lane Hayes is a heartwarming M/M contemporary holiday romance released in December 2022 . It tells a low-angst story of two "grumpy bears" who find love while trying to avoid the festive chaos of the season. Plot Summary