Tinsel & Temptation: A Black Holiday Romance Filled With Laughter, Love, and Second Chances
- Sevyn Scott
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
When Christmas Magic Gets Messy
It’s cuffing season in Columbus, Ohio—and Nia is just trying to mind her business. The last thing she expects is for the city’s golden boy, Marcus, to reappear in her life right when she’s sworn off holiday romance.
But that’s how it goes, right? One minute you’re sipping peppermint mochas and dodging nosy aunties, and the next you’re fake-smiling your way through a Christmas trivia game with the man who drives you insane… in every possible way.
Tinsel & Temptation isn’t your typical tinsel-and-tidings love story. It’s a Black holiday rom-com with heart—equal parts chaos, chemistry, and Christmas cookies.
The Story
Nia thought she had her life together: career stable, edges laid, boundaries locked down tighter than Santa’s workshop. But when Marcus—Mr. Community Hero with the million-dollar smile—shows up at the neighborhood holiday festival, all those walls start to crack.
He’s charming. Persistent. Annoyingly kind. And maybe, just maybe, everything she’s been running from.
From holiday fundraisers gone wrong to snowball fights that turn flirty, Tinsel & Temptation blends laugh-out-loud moments with the kind of emotional honesty that sneaks up on you. It’s about two people learning to trust again—not just in love, but in themselves.
Because sometimes the real gift isn’t under the tree—it’s the person who reminds you you’re still capable of love.
Why Readers Are Loving Tinsel & Temptation
Relatable Black Love: Set in the heart of Columbus, it celebrates community, culture, and connection—without losing the humor that makes holiday chaos feel real.
Rom-Com Energy: From witty banter to laugh-til-you-cry moments, Nia and Marcus prove that chemistry and comedy make the best Christmas mix.
Emotional Depth: Beneath the jokes and jingle bells is a story about rebuilding trust after heartbreak, and learning that vulnerability is its own kind of courage.
Perfect Holiday Escape: Whether you’re cozy under a blanket or sipping wine by the tree, this story wraps you in warmth and reminds you that love—even messy, complicated love—is worth the risk.
The Columbus Connection
Most Christmas stories take you to New York or some small snowy town—but this one takes you home. Tinsel & Temptation shines a light on Black love in the Midwest, with Columbus as the perfect backdrop: bustling markets, city lights glowing off fresh snow, and neighborhoods full of heart and history.
It’s familiar, it’s fresh, and it’s real.
A Little Tease
“You call this a date?” I asked, brushing snow off my coat. “It’s not a date,” Marcus said, grinning. “It’s community engagement.” “So why’d you bring mistletoe?” He shrugged. “Strategic planning.”
Nia rolls her eyes—but her heart skips anyway. Because sometimes the people who get under your skin… are the ones who get through your guard.
A Feel-Good Holiday Read You’ll Remember
If you love:
Black romance novels with humor and heart
Enemies-to-lovers or second-chance love stories
Cozy Christmas vibes with a little heat
Strong female leads who give as good as they get
Then Tinsel & Temptation deserves a spot on your holiday reading list.
Unwrap the Real Gift of the Season
The holidays have a way of testing us—our patience, our faith, our ability not to text our ex. But in Tinsel & Temptation, love proves that the best surprises aren’t wrapped in gold paper… they’re found in forgiveness, laughter, and letting your guard down long enough to feel again.
So pour a glass of wine, grab your fuzzy socks, and get ready to fall for a story that’s as warm as it is funny, as romantic as it is real.
Because when temptation meets tinsel, anything can happen.
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