Nisha J. Tuli is the author of Too Cold for Comfort, out this week from Forever. Below, she recommends three more romance novels set in Canadian winters.
Churchill, Manitoba: a tiny northern Canadian town, known as the polar bear capital of the world and one of the most magical places you’ll ever visit.
There are no roads. You can only get there by plane or train, which only adds to the mystique. In the summer, you can paddle or kayak among thousands of beluga whales that fill Hudson Bay. In the fall, you can get up close and personal (not too close!) to the world’s deadliest land predator, the polar bear. And on the deepest and coldest winter nights, the northern lights paint the sky in vivid colors, offering one of the best shows you’ll see anywhere on the planet.
I’ve been lucky enough to travel to Churchill several times, and when I set out to write my next romance novel a couple of years ago, it seemed like the perfect spot. What’s better than a remote location in an exotic setting, complete with lots of flannel, cozy fireplaces, and the chance to get snowed in? It had forced proximity written all over it.
With Canada in the spotlight more than ever thanks to hockey romance and our prime ministers past and present, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to introduce the world to another slice of the “truth north, strong and free.”
I hope you’ll love meeting Aadya and Reid as they navigate family expectations, learn to open up, and find love in this magical setting.
Some book recommendations to check out from other Canadian authors with cozy winter vibes:
Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalauddin and Marissa Stapely: A sweet holiday romance that beautifully combines the stories and traditions of two different main characters, and the romance they each find along the way.
A Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli: Channels nostalgic rom-com vibes into a festive story about finding yourself, navigating family, and connecting to your roots.
A Little Holiday Fling by Farah Heron: Christmas in Toronto comes to life in this delightful grumpy/sunshine romance with a delicious slow burn, plenty of emotional conflict, and tons of chemistry.