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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

A Christmas Wish by Samantha Baca...day Seven

 The cover on this fun and flirty Christmas book reminds me of one of my favorite books (now sadly out of print), Patrick Dennis' Joyeuse Noel. (If he sounds familiar, it's because he created Auntie Mame, based on his own childhood.

Christmas Wish is out today, and if you head over to Facebook, she's having a release day party with lots of giveaways and fun. I'm on at 10:30 EST and will be giving away copies of books and other goodies.

Christmas Wish is only 99 cents. Here's the blurb:

All I needed was a date.

One measly date to go with me to my company’s Christmas party to show my ex— and current boss— that I was over him and had moved on. It wasn’t like they had to love me— heck, they didn’t even have to like me. They just had to show up.

When I got stood up on ANOTHER blind date, I was starting to panic until a gorgeous stranger swooped in and pretended to be my boyfriend. Luckily for me, my ex and his new girlfriend just happened to be there to see it.

Pretending to be in a relationship with the beautiful man wasn’t hard. In all honesty, it felt pretty natural. Soon, we had everyone convinced that we were the perfect couple. In fact, we were so good at pretending that we almost fell for it ourselves.

Everything about him felt too good to be true. And one thing that I’d learned quickly was never to trust a man who promised he could make your wishes come true, even if it was something as simple as a Christmas wish.

***This is a steamy novella that will likely get you banned from the nice list if you read it. Intended for mature audiences that like their holiday romance with a little bit of spice.***

Monday, December 6, 2021

An Enchanting Regency Christmas Collection...Day Six

 Did you love Bridgerton? Have you read Pride and Prejudice so many times you know it by heart?

Then this is the Christmas collection for you.

Here's the blurb:

The long-awaited second anthology of Edith Layton's Regency romance Christmas stories includes four heart-warming tales. Originally published in separate anthologies, and out-of-print for many years, these holiday novellas by legendary Regency romance author Edith Layton are in one volume for the first time ever! This collection includes the following stories:

The Earl’s Nightingale
The Hounds of Heaven
The Rake’s Christmas
The Dark Man

Sunday, December 5, 2021

It's a Facebook Christmas Book Blog

 Welcome to the Sweet Romance Reader’s Group Christmas Hop 2021. We are so happy to be taking part, and to have you join us!

For those of you who have never played before, the rules are simple. You start at the Sweet Romance Reader’s Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/sweetromancereadersgroup) and write down the codeword, then simply follow the link to the next group and so on until you have gathered all 23 codewords.

Once you have all of the codewords, please follow the directions in the last group post on how to enter our grand giveaway to win yourself $500 in time for Christmas!

The grand prize giveaway closes and is drawn on 11 December 2021, 9am. Please check the individual group posts for details on when their group giveaways close. Giveaway not endorsed by Facebook, it is privately run.


Sugar Plum Kisses...a sweet Christmas collection..Day Five

 This is a fabulous collection of short and sweet Christmas stories. It has a 4.8 rating from 33 reviewers.

Here's the blurb:

o you hear the sleigh bells ringing?

Join over a dozen bestselling authors as they bring you an exclusive collection of Christmas-themed holiday romances. From small town coffee shops to cozy cottages, this set has everything you need to curl up in front of the fire with some hot chocolate or a pumpkin spice latte.

If you're looking to be swept up in the magic and romance of the holiday season, look no further. We are here to make this and every Christmas merry and bright.

So sit back, relax, and one-click this cozy Christmas collection, because baby, it's cold outside.

Featuring works from the following authors:
Samantha Calcott (aka USA Today bestselling author Lily Luchesi)
Monique Brasher
USA Today bestselling author H.M. Shander
USA Today bestselling author C.A. King
Melodie March
Donna Wright
Kristin MacQueen
Laurie Treacy
Amy Stephens
Alys Fraser
Rebecca Lovell
Raquel Anne & E.S. McMillan

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Tis the Season for Romance...Day Four

 

There's just something about Christmas romance that feels so cozy. Cue the Lifetime and Hallmark moves. Bring on the book covers with a couple and Santa hats! We're there. Today's book is another anthology of sweet (like Hot Chocolate) Christmas romances. 

Here's the blurb:

Tis The Season For Romance is an abundance of heartfelt wishes, a touch of Christmas magic, and a guaranteed happy ever after, all while celebrating this most joyful time of the year.

Bestselling and Award-Winning authors fill your holiday stocking with novellas ranging from sweet to sassy, bursting with excitement and anticipation for the upcoming Christmas holiday.

Here's where you can pick up the collection. Only 99 cents!



Friday, December 3, 2021

JINGLE MY SNOWBALLS...Day Three


 Is it cold where you are? This steamy anthology will warm you up. Here's where you can get it for only $2.99.

Here's the blurb: 

 Get ready to be swept off your feet, because Santa is coming down the chimney tonight.


‘Jingle My Snowballs,’ is a compilation of short stories that thrive on the magic of Christmas night. You’ll be introduced to second chances, hidden desires, mistletoe kisses, forbidden romances, and more!

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Sweet Treats...Day 2

 

This is a collection of short, cozy Christmas stories, some with recipes (mine has one). The proceeds are all going to a charity that supports mental health. It's only 99 cents so you can buy it with your couch cushion money! Here's the link

My story in the collection, "Cocoa Loco" is actually a middle-aged romance built around a recreation of the Christmas story set at a truck stop outside Bethlehem, Tennessee. I am really happy with the way it turned out.

Here's the link to Beyond Blue, the charity that'll be receiving our funds. 

Read some stories.

Bake some cookies.

And know that your purchase helped fund a really good cause!

Here's the blurb:

Warm the cockles of your heart, and experience the true magic of Christmas with SWEET TREATS, a Limited Edition collection of short holiday romances!

If you love sweet romance then you're in for a treat. From snowy ranches in the United States, to the small country towns in Australia, this collection will leave you sighing dreamily, and believing in the simple, and beautiful miracles of the festive season.

So sit back, relax, and be swept away in a flurry of snowflakes, red dust, and romance; and it's all for a good cause! Proceeds of this collection will be donated to Beyond Blue, anxiety, depression and suicide prevention, to help those that need it most. Visit their website to learn more about this important organisation: www.beyondblue.org.au

Featured Authors:

Katy Rose

Sofia Aves

Anna G Berry

Natalie-Nicole Bates

RK Phillips

Monique Brasher

Alys Fraser

Laurie Treacy

Tracy Broemmer

Brigitte Ann Thomas

Sunny Abernathy

Ainsley Jaymes

Katherine Moore

Kimberly Gray

Pandora Snow

Maya Lemaire

E.S. McMillan