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Holiday Hijinx
The Holiday Hijinx series by Kate Stewart has 2 books and is best read in publication order, starting with The Plight Before Christmas (2021).
- Books
- 2 books
- First published
- 2021
- Status
- ongoing
- Last checked
Start here: The Plight Before Christmas (2021) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The order the books were released — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
The Plight Before Christmas
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Plight Before Christmas - Book 2:
The Sleight Before Christmas
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Sleight Before Christmas
About the Holiday Hijinx series
Holiday Hijinx is a Kate Stewart Christmas rom-com duet: The Plight Before Christmas (2021) and The Sleight Before Christmas (2024). Both books use a holiday-season comic setup, a lighter tone than Stewart's angst-forward Ravenhood and Bittersweet Symphony books.
Frequently asked questions
How many books are in Holiday Hijinx?
Two: The Plight Before Christmas (2021) and The Sleight Before Christmas (2024).
Do I need to read The Plight Before Christmas before The Sleight Before Christmas?
No -- they're unconnected standalone holiday rom-coms sharing the same series branding.
Is Holiday Hijinx different in tone from Kate Stewart's other series?
Yes -- it's a lighter, comic holiday romance format compared to the angst-forward Ravenhood and Bittersweet Symphony books she's best known for.
Is a third Holiday Hijinx book planned?
None has been announced as of August 2026.
If you like the Holiday Hijinx series
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