Kisses in Munich

by Ruby Hill

Getting lost in Munich's Christmas market was supposed to be a minor detour, not a complete life transformation.
My vacation is meticulously planned—four countries, two weeks, and a return to Chicago where I'll figure out what's left of my derailed career.

The Christmas market is just another checkbox on my tightly scheduled itinerary.

But when I literally lose my way among the twinkling stalls, a handsome ornament maker with skilled hands and kind blue eyes comes to my rescue.

And suddenly, everything I thought I wanted begins to unravel.

He creates beauty that lasts for generations. I've built a life around disposable achievements.

With my tour group moving on to Vienna, and my real life waiting back in Chicago, I'm faced with an impossible the safe, predictable path I've always followed, or a leap of faith into a love I never saw coming.

Some connections are too precious to abandon, even when they require changing everything you thought you knew about yourself.

Genres: Christmas, Romance

98 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 9, 2025

Reviews

[Liz | lizzuplans · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute Christmassy romance to get you in the festive mood.

Elana and Oskar were cute together and their love story was believable. The Hallmark-esque level of giving everything up for a man slash finally realising everything you ever did in your career was bad, was very high in this book, though. (Elana did realise that herself, which was a funny meta moment.)

Elana’s inner monologue made me laugh at times, especially: “Yeah, I’m efficient even in my escape from efficiency.”

Minus points for not letting the tour guide know you are safe in an unknown city! Even if you think she is a drill sergeant.

3.5 stars rounded down.

I received an ARC of this book (thanks!) and these are my own opinions.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of the most touching and bittersweet about Munich is the mixture of old and new. fires in the once wooden building filled sections, bombing and re-arting under the NS regime, reunification that really built some new things and paved over others

but the sections where bombed or burned buildings and locales are at least partly preserved, so that the people will always remember - it's a world city with old world flavors, and pieces of globalization in an ever changing world market - and within long range missile range of certain not so friendly entities.

I really enjoyed a walk down memory lane, with two young folks who had the courage to follow their hearts, and seek new possibilities in commerce, life and love.

[Michelle Dodge · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a clean romance and short story.


Elana heads to Europe for Christmas to check out the Christmas markets when she doesn't receive a promotion at work. She is enjoying it but them gets lost. Oskar, who owns an ornament booth with his family, helps her find her way back to he tour group. But he is enthralled with the American woman and they make plan to meet. Is this just a friendship or can it be more with them working on different continents?


I em enjoying this cute series of quick stories. The characters are fun. I enjoy seeing how someone might move to another country for love.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ineta · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this Christmas Market Romance series by Ruby Hill. Kisses in Munich is sweet christmas romance to enjoy.
Oskar represents 5th generation of his family business on Munich Christmas market. And Elana's getting lost in this Christmas Village is best that ever had to happen to her.
Wonderful characters and sweet Christmas adventure in Munich. Do they have a future?
Well written, entertaining and educational read to enjoy.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

While on a well needed vacation Elana is checking out the Christmas Markets where she finds more than she expected to. Oskar owns an ornament booth at the Munich Christmas market. When Elana gets lost Oskar comes to her rescue and sparks fly between them. This is a sweet Christmas romance with likable characters, a sweet storyline, and a great ending. Kisses in Munich is a standalone romance and a great addition to the Christmas Market Romances series. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Marichus Real · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elana is on vacation in Munich and gets lost in the middle of the main Christmas market.
Oskar is an ornament maker who sells them during the Christmas season. This is a legacy from his grandfather that sometimes overwhelms him.
This story is interesting, with love developing quickly and unexpectedly. I like both characters; Oskar is humble, and Elana is a hard worker, tired of working for a company that didn’t deserve her.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kandiemarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third installment in the Christmas Market Romances series
by Ruby Hill. It's another beautifully written and emotional must read. Oskar and Elana are the sweetest coupling. Truly a fantastic love story. I don't know how many more books to expect in the series but I'm here for it. Highly recommend reading.

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[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third story in the Christmas Market Romances, I really like the covers for this series. Oskar and Elana meet when she gets lost at the Munich Christmas market. I enjoyed seeing their well written story come together and them get their happy ending. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun, sweet Christmas romance

It's wonderful to get a Christmas romance at this time of year! It's also interesting to learn about the Christmas Markets in Europe. This romance is fun and sweet and I really enjoyed the couple. The book is well written and it's wonderful to see someone who's proud of making Christmas ornaments.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Barbara]

This is a romance read that will make your heart happy and the way the storyline is written is very romantic and sweet. This romance book by Ruby will have you enjoying the storyline as well as Elana and Oskar the most romantic well-loved characters.

[GOLE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a heartwarming, feel-good read! Oskar and Elana are very different people, but they make the perfect couple. I am enjoying this Christmas Market series very much.

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[Jacqueline Johnston Cotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A warm and wonderful Christmas Market romance. This short, sweet novella was delightful with amazing writing and descriptions of the Munich setting. This type of hope filled romance is the kind of feel-good story that leaves you smiling long after the last page!.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oskar becomes Elana’s tour guide through Munich. There is a purity and warmth to them that’s hard to ignore. The setting at Christmas makes this a must read.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tabitha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed all the books in this set! They’re all sweet Christmas stories and I enjoyed learning about the different countries Christmas traditions and some of the unique craftsmen there as well. Add these to your Christmas reading!

[Amanda Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was super cute! For how short it was, it had a very good storyline with good character development. I could easily see myself in the story which is always a huge thing for me. If you are looking for a cute, quick Christmas read, definitely recommend this!

[Leni Dytrych · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute book to finish on our Munich trip

[Drew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute no spice novella

[Tami Willard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can be read as a standalone. Things at work aren't going like she expected so she took a vacation. His family has had a booth at the market for generations. When he notices A tourist that looks lost he trys to help. Will they find her group or will she find herself on a private tour? What happens when her boss calls with more changes to her job? Where will everything stand when her time is up?.

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