The BookSparks Winter Reading Challenge has kicked off with a chance of romance & rom-com author Sarah Smith shares the steamy books on her winter reading forecast.

The Write Escape by Charish Reid

After Antonia breaks up with her cheating fiance, she says screw it and heads to Ireland on what would have been her honeymoon and meets sexy professor Aidan. There's so much chemistry, heat, and humor in this romance, in addition to loads of references to Hozier, making it the ideal cozy winter read.

Chasing Elliot by Stefanie Simpson

This second-chance romance stars Elliot, the hardworking caretaker of her nieces and nephews, and Wystan, her hostile but sexy former flame. This book has angst and steam, and it's set in England–my three favorite elements to have in any romance.

An Irresistible Force by Rosanna Leo

This book combines the two things I adore: the enemies-to-lovers romance trope and a home renovation TV show. TV landscaper Eli has been tasked with demolishing an old home to build new construction in its place, but a protester named Bernie has chained herself to the house, complicating plans, and it is absolutely delicious watching these two have it out.

Wrong Bed, Right Brother by Rebecca Brooks

The premise of this book hooked me right away: Amanda is secretly in love with her coworker Luke and surprises him in bed one night…only to discover that it's actually Luke's identical twin brother Noah (who she absolutely loathes) she's been hooking up with. These two navigate their hostile feelings and off-the-charts attraction for one another, and it's so very delightful.