📖 Featured Book: Hot and Frosty - Christmas Anthology
Value: $40
At the heart of the December box was Hot and Frosty, a festive anthology packed with steamy, fun, and heartwarming Christmas romance stories. One standout storyline features firefighters creating a charity calendar, equal parts cheeky, romantic, and perfect for the silly season.
This anthology made for an ideal December read: short stories, high chemistry, and plenty of holiday cheer. A matching bookmark was also included to complete the reading experience.
Combination Book Safe
Value: $35.59
Every reader needs a place to stash their secrets, and this combination book safe was both clever and discreet. Designed with a plain, book-style cover, it blends seamlessly into your bookshelf while keeping personal items secure.
Perfect for:
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Important documents
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Small keepsakes
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Or anything you’d rather keep private 👀
It’s a favourite for readers who love practical bookish items that don’t scream “this is a safe.”
Light-Up Shelf Gnome
Value: $22
Because Christmas decor belongs on bookshelves too. This adorable light-up shelf gnome added instant festive charm to any reading nook. Battery-operated (AAA batteries required), it was the perfect seasonal touch for romance readers who love decorating around their books.
Cosy, cute, and very December-coded.
ANZ Author Shelf Divider
Value: $13.50
One of the most-loved inclusions was the ANZ Author Shelf Divider, designed to help readers keep their Australian and New Zealand author collections together.
Whether you’re actively supporting local romance authors or simply love an organised shelf for mood reading, this divider was a practical and meaningful addition to the box.
Gingerbread House Bonbon: Festive Bookish Extras
Value: $10.00
No Christmas box is complete without surprises. Inside the gingerbread house bonbon, subscribers found a bundle of festive goodies, including:
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Christmas scrunchies
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A Christmas hat for bottles
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A mini Christmas duck
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A tiny Christmas tree
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A pink pencil for annotating
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A book club friendship bracelet
These playful extras added a fun, giftable feel and made the unboxing experience extra special.
What Else Was Included?
The total box value also included:
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Shipping
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A matching bookmark for Hot and Frosty
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Careful packing and extra festive touches
🎁 A Christmas Romance Book Box Worth Unwrapping
The December 2025 Nook Box was a celebration of:
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Christmas romance
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Special edition books
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Bookish gifts that feel thoughtful, not filler
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Supporting authors in Australia and New Zealand
Total box value $141.09 AUD
If you love romance book subscription boxes, special edition romance books, or are looking for unique bookish gifts in Australia or NZ, Nook Box is designed with you in mind.
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