Kim Harrington's Books for Adults

Coming from Crooked Lane Books September 22, 2026

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Christmasville, Maine is the only place where Kelsey Hendricks has ever felt happy. When she loses both her job and her boyfriend, the move is a no-brainer, especially when she sees a listing for a position as Christmasville’s social media manager. Surrounded by twinkling lights and candy canes and with the perfect job, this tinsel town is working its magic on Kelsey. With two heartthrobs vying for her attention, her life is now just like a Christmas movie.

Except for the murders.

The first one is dismissed as an accident. But after the second, and definitely the third, it becomes abundantly clear that Santa is leaving coal in someone’s stocking this year. 

Determined to bring back the holly jolly spirit to the town before her boss puts her on notice and tourists begin cancelling their reservations, Kelsey must sleuth her way out of a chilling murder mystery and back to a holiday romcom. 

This charming and clever mystery-romance where a cozy winter wonderland warms the heart while suspense chills the bones is the perfect read for the holiday season.

"Harrington's absolutely delightful A Killer for Christmas is what happens when a Hallmark Christmas movie and a Lifetime thriller get together, fall in love, and live happily ever after. The blend of romance and cozy mystery hits all the right notes, and the hot cocoa is good enough to die for. Be sure to add this bookish treat to your Christmas wish list this year!"

—Tamara Berry, Lilian Jackson Braun Award Winner of the By the Book Mysteries