A Ruff Royal Christmas
A festive, funny, feel-good Christmas romantic comedy from the writer of Netflix's hit A Christmas Prince
by Karen Schaler
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Pub Date 30 Sep 2025 | Archive Date 31 Jan 2026
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Description
From the Emmy Award-winning writer of Netflix's A Christmas Prince and a "holiday publishing darling" (Entertainment Weekly) comes a new heartwarming royal Christmas romance with a twist...and a tail!
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.
Perfect for fans of Karen's Netflix sensation A Christmas Prince, her bestselling novels A Royal Christmas Fairy Tale, and Royal Extra After.
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 Christmas Romance A Ruff Royal Christmas.
"Schaler's romantic comedies are funny, uplifting, and heartwarming." -Forbes
"How A Christmas Prince [Netflix] screenwriter Karen Schaler became a holiday publishing darling."-Entertainment Weekly
"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
"Karen Schaler brings the cozy to Christmas in her heartwarming tales of love and joy." -Nancy Naigle, USA TODAY Bestselling Author
"Karen Schaler writes stories that are bursting with Christmas charm!"-Jenny Hale, USA TODAY Bestselling Author
"For Schaler, creating these fantastical holiday stories comes naturally."-Money
A Note From the Publisher
“Karen Schaler has a direct line to the very heart of Christmas, and a gift for distilling its warmth and magic into profoundly uplifting storylines. Christmas stories are an essential part of the season, and Karen is one of the most masterful seasonal storytellers writing today. She understands exactly why we come to holiday stories year after year—for warmth, hope, love and an escape from our worries—and she delivers all this and more with her own festive flair.” –Rose Hilliard, Executive Editor, Audible Originals
Advance Praise
5-STAR REVIEWS: Readers & Reviewers are Falling in Love with Karen Schaler's Christmas Romance Books and new Christmas Romantic Comedy A Ruff Royal Christmas.
"Schaler's romantic comedies are funny, uplifting, and heartwarming." -Forbes
"How A Christmas Prince [Netflix] screenwriter Karen Schaler became a holiday publishing darling."-Entertainment Weekly
"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
"Karen Schaler brings the cozy to Christmas in her heartwarming tales of love and joy." -Nancy Naigle, USA TODAY Bestselling Author
"Karen Schaler writes stories that are bursting with Christmas charm!"-Jenny Hale, USA TODAY Bestselling Author
"For Schaler, creating these fantastical holiday stories comes naturally."-Money
Marketing Plan
MARKETING CAMPAIGN For A Ruff Royal Christmas by Karen Schaler
• National Advertising on platforms including Amazon, Facebook, BookBub, and Goodreads.
• National Print and Online Media Campaigns targeting top-tier outlets and niche holiday/romance audiences.
• Targeted Email Marketing Campaigns to 80,000+ subscribers.
• Two National Virtual Book Tours, including live-streamed Facebook and Instagram tours.
• In-person Book Tour at libraries and bookstores like The Poisoned Pen
• Online Buzz Campaign to build anticipation across social platforms.
• Early Galley Giveaways to consumers, reviewers, and through strategic sweepstakes.
• Major Reading Group Outreach, including exclusive book club materials and discussion guides.
• Christmas Camp Group Outreach leveraging Karen Schaler’s established brand and following.
• Social Media Campaigns with targeted posts and holiday-themed video content.
• TikTok and Instagram Influencer Outreach, including a BookTok campaign.
• Retailer and Distributor Outreach to secure holiday placement and promotions.
• In-store Holiday Display Kits available for independent bookstores and select retailers.
• Charitable-Giving Campaigns supporting independent bookstores and libraries.
Film/TV Adaptation Interest:
• Screenplay written and currently under consideration for a movie.
• Prior novels adapted by Hallmark and Lifetime. Additional Highlights:
• Karen Schaler is the Emmy Award–winning writer of the Netflix global hit A Christmas Prince.
• Creator of the beloved Christmas Camp® brand, featured in both books and a Hallmark movie.
• A Ruff Royal Christmas is the eighth original Christmas story by Karen Schaler — “A holiday publishing darling.” — Entertainment Weekly
• Early praise and blurbs from bestselling authors and industry influencers.
• Audiobook release timed for holiday shopping season.
• Custom branded assets and promotional videos available for media and retailers.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798988543565 |
| PRICE | US$17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 340 |
