Under the Lights of New York
A heartwarming holiday romance filled with serendipity, slow-burn tension, and the kind of chemistry only December in New York can create.
Under the Lights of New York is a heartwarming holiday romance novella set in New York City, perfect for readers who love cozy winter vibes, slow-burn chemistry, and stories filled with warmth and connection. Set against the glowing streets of NYC in December, this standalone Christmas romance captures the magic of chance encounters, quiet moments, and the kind of love that feels both unexpected and inevitable.
Blending the charm of a cozy holiday romance with a subtle spicy edge, this romantic holiday novella delivers emotional depth, gentle tension, and a story you can read in one sitting but feel long after. If you’re looking for a New York City romance that’s festive, hopeful, and heart-full, Under the Lights of New York is the perfect winter escape.
A fairy-tale Christmas wasn’t what she expected.
A guarded New Yorker wasn’t who she planned to fall for.
But under the lights of the city, some moments change everything…
STORY SNAPSHOT
Marley has dreamed of New York in December. The music, the magic, the glow of the city wrapped in lights.
But the real city is louder, colder, and lonelier than her Pinterest boards ever warned her.
Until she meets him.
Bly knows this city inside and out, and he likes it that way. No tourists. No complications. No surprises.
Then Marley appears. Lost, curious, and warm in all the places he’s gone cold.
As the city glows around them, quiet moments turn into shared laughter, unspoken longing, and a pull neither of them planned for.
But to let something real begin, walls have to come down… and hearts have to risk breaking.
Can a holiday stranger become something more?
Or will the magic fade before they’re brave enough to reach for it?
WHAT YOU’LL FEEL READING THIS
✨ Cozy winter vibes & glowing city nights
🤍 Warm, heart-full romance
🔥 Slow-burn tension with a spicy edge
❄️ Quiet moments, soft laughter, real connection
🎄 A holiday story that lingers long after the last page
Perfect to read in one sitting, and remember for much longer.
This novella is for you if you love:
- Romantic stories set in New York City
- Holiday romances with warmth and emotional depth
- Slow-burn chemistry with a little heat
- Serendipitous meetings and quiet confessions
- Hallmark vibes, but spicier, deeper, and more real
Not ideal if you’re looking for fast-paced action or heavy drama.
PRAISE FROM READERS
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“Amazing from start to finish!!!”
— Crystal Zimmerman, Verified Purchase
“Hallmark movie with a little sex and smut all wrapped in one? Possibly… but way better than any Hallmark movie I’ve ever seen! This book pulls you in before you even get to the first chapter and keeps a tight hold on you all the way through.”
“This book made me laugh, yell at the characters and even cry… and without hesitation I would go through it all over again!”
Available exclusively on Amazon (Kindle)
- 📘 Paperback
- $14.50 (US)
- £10.83 (UK)
- €12.33 (NL)
- 📱 Ebook (Kindle)
- $3.99 (US)
- £2.98 (UK)
- €3.39 (NL)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lana Lain – Where Heart, Heat & Humor Collide
Lana Lain writes romance that makes you laugh, blush, and sometimes forget to breathe. From sunshine-sweet flirty feelgood to slow-burn, tension-filled romance, her stories charm, delight, and leave readers wanting just one more chapter.
A hopeless romantic with a witty sense of humor, Lana loves exploring longing, connection, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Her characters are layered, relatable, and full of heart, the kind you recognize instantly and never quite forget.
Off the page, she’s an extroverted introvert who finds inspiration in music, city streets, and fleeting sparks of human connection. Sweet with a playful edge, her stories are a little like a spicy martini: smooth, bold, and impossible to resist.
Don’t miss a single one.
Let’s connect on socials , she’s always up for a good talk.
Step into the glow of New York.
Let this story keep you warm tonight.