A Ruff Royal Christmas: A festive, funny, feel-good Christmas romantic comedy from the writer of Netflix's hit A Christmas Prince

This new Christmas romantic comedy from Emmy Award-winner Karen Schaler, writer of the Netflix hit A Christmas Prince, is a hilarious and heartwarming holiday rom-com sparkling with royalty, romance, and a mischievous pup who changes everything.

"Schaler highlights the magic of the holidays in this fluffy contemporary royal romance. A festive story that would feel right at home among Netflix or Hallmark's holiday offerings, and the addition of a chaotic canine enhances the fun." - Publishers Weekly

Princess Ava's perfectly planned Christmas Eve charity event erupts into chaos when she loses Stormy, the Queen's mischievous new border collie. With Christmas approaching fast, Ava has no choice but to team up with Justin, a laid-back American dog trainer who's used to wrangling strays, not royal runaways!

Sparks fly as Justin's rule-breaking free spirit clashes with Ava's determination to follow royal protocol. But when their search for Stormy takes them through glittering Christmas markets, festive holiday activities, and snowy winter wonderlands, an undeniable chemistry builds between them.

The more time they spend together, the harder it is to fight their growing attraction, a problem for Ava, who's already set to marry the perfect duke. Now, she must decide, stay on the safe, traditional path she has always known...or risk it all and follow her heart?

This feel-good royal holiday romance is a Christmas romantic comedy that's packed with humor, heart, and holiday magic, and a twist you won't see coming. Because the best love stories can't be planned, and they never follow the rules.

Bonus Content: Includes exclusive Christmas recipes and holiday activities from A Ruff Royal Christmas.

5-STAR REVIEWS: Readers & Reviewers are Falling in Love with Karen Schaler's Christmas Romance Books and new Royal Christmas Romance A Ruff Royal Christmas.

"Schaler's romantic comedies are funny, uplifting, and heartwarming." -Forbes

"A hilarious, feel-good festive romp." - Leanne D, NetGalley

"Beautifully done Christmas love story filled with all the magic of the season." - Dana W, NetGalley

"Feel-good fiction...this book was my escapism! It would make a fab Netflix movie." - Rachel F, Librarian

"I laughed so often while reading, and I could picture this one as a movie so easily." - Eric M, NetGalley

"Schaler highlights the magic of the holidays in this fluffy contemporary royal romance. A festive story that would feel right at home among Netflix or Hallmark's holiday offerings" - Publishers Weekly

"Karen Schaler brings the cozy to Christmas in her heartwarming tales of love and joy." -Nancy Naigle, USA TODAY Bestselling Author

"Karen Schaler writes holiday romance stories that are bursting with Christmas charm!"-Jenny Hale, USA TODAY Bestselling Author

Author: Karen Schaler
Publisher: Hawktale Publishing
Published: 09/30/2025
Pages: 340
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.76d
ISBN: 9798988543565


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/18/2025

About the Author
Schaler, Karen: - Karen Schaler is a three-time Emmy Award-winning bestselling author, screenwriter, journalist, and national TV host. She has written eight bestselling Christmas romance novels, beloved Christmas movies for Netflix, Hallmark, and Lifetime, including the Netlix sensation A Christmas Prince, and Once Upon a Christmas Carol, a full cast Top 10 Audible Original Bestseller. Karen has also turned her Hallmark movie and novel into real-life immersive Christmas Camp experiences for grownups held worldwide. ""Karen is one of the most masterful seasonal storytellers writing today with a gift for distilling warmth and magic into profoundly uplifting storylines."" -Rose Hilliard, Executive Editor, Audible Originals.