Christmas or Holiday
A romance set during Christmas or with holiday themes during the latter part of the year.
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Read Christmas Rekindled by Sadira Stone @SadiraStone #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance #HolidayRomance
When two Scrooges unite to save a bar in trouble, a kiss under the mistletoe sparks the sexiest Christmas miracle ever in Sadira Stone’s new steamy holiday romance, Christmas Rekindled.
Sadira, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us where we can read and review Christmas Rekindled.
Christmas Rekindled by Sadira Stone
Genre: steamy contemporary holiday romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Bartender River Lundqvist has a damn good reason for hating Christmas. Bangers Tavern is the perfect place to lay low over the holidays–until Charlie walks in. His first encounter with the saucy server nine years ago was utter humiliation. Her reappearance stirs up powerful desires and hopes for a new start. But the timing is all wrong.
Back in Tacoma to care for her estranged dad over the holidays, freelance web designer Charlie Khoury braces herself for the suckiest Christmas ever. A temporary job at Bangers Tavern gives her a chance to escape Dad’s criticism and blow off some steam. But why does the hunky bartender seem to hate her?
A pretend girlfriend is just what River needs to keep his family off his back–until a kiss under the mistletoe flares hot enough to melt the North Pole. When greedy developers threaten Bangers Tavern, River and Charlie must team up to save it. Their sizzling chemistry feels like the real thing–but everyone knows rebound relationships don’t last.
Come to Bangers Tavern for an enemies-to-lovers tale of reconciliation, found family, holiday cocktails, and the steamiest Christmas miracle ever.
Where to buy Christmas Rekindled
Publisher: Sadira Stone
Universal buy link: https://books2read.com/b/3JjPxPSadira Stone Social Media
Ever since her first kiss, Sadira’s been spinning steamy tales in her head. After leaving her teaching career in Germany, she finally tried her hand at writing one. Now she’s a happy citizen of Romancelandia, penning contemporary romance from her new home in Washington State, U.S.A. When not writing, which is seldom, she explores the Pacific Northwest with her charming husband, enjoys the local music scene, plays darts (pretty well), plays guitar (badly), and gobbles all the books.
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Read Christmas Notes by Daryl Devore @daryldevore #RLFblog #Christmas story #HolidayRomance
In Daryl Devore’s sweet Christmas romance, Christmas Notes, can a slice of pizza be the start to a beautiful relationship?
Daryl, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Christmas Notes.
Christmas Notes by Daryl Devore
Genre Sweet Christmas
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): GCan a slice of pizza and a flute erase the ravages of life and allow Giselle and Ethan to fall in love by Christmas?
Collapsing in front the biggest department store in the city on one of the busiest days of the holiday season was not how Giselle imagined her day. Cold and hungry, she trudged through her daily existence wondering if she’d ever find happiness again.
Teenagers. Ethan loved working with them and turning their raw musical talent into something beautiful and rewarding, but that didn’t fill the black void in his soul.
Like fate, the songwriters’ muse nudged Giselle and Ethan together. But can Giselle overcome her fears and can Ethan get past the darkness that surrounds him, so they can find love?
Where to buy Christmas Notes
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L7954ST
Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/u/3keqvODaryl Devore Social Media
Two writers in one. Daryl Devore writes hot romances with sexy heroes and strong heroines. Victoria Adams is Daryl’s alter ego when she’s inspired to write sweet romances with little to no heat.
Daryl lives in an old farmhouse in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, two black cats – Licorice and Ginny-Furr Purrkins – and some house ghosts. Her daughter is grown and has flown the nest. Daryl loves to take long walks on her quiet country road or snowshoe across the back acres, and in the summer, kayak along the St. Lawrence River. She has touched a moon rock, a mammoth, and a meteorite. She’s been deep in the ocean in a submarine, flown high over Niagara Falls in a helicopter, and used the ladies room in a royal palace. Life’s an adventure and Daryl’s having fun living it.
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What Sky Wheeler eats for dinner, from Makin’ Merry by LizAnne Axtel @LizAnneAxtell #RLFblog #Contemporary #HolidayRomance
A very cold, snow covered Santa—with puppies— knocks on Kasey’s door in LizAnne Axtell’s holiday short, sweet, and steamy romance. Maybe Christmas won’t be so bad after all .
LizAnne, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about your book.
Makin’ Merry by LizAnne Axtel
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Sky Wheeler doesn’t have a family of his own, so he has no problem playing Santa for the Turquoise Creek Ranch kids. Until a sudden snowstorm and broken down pickup leave him stranded in the middle of ranch country with no cell connection and a pair of starving foundling puppies. The house he passed a half mile back might be his only refuge from the cold.
Alone and struggling to keep her family’s ranch after her divorce, Kasey Powers knows she can’t provide the kind of Christmas she’d hoped for her two kids. There’s only a handful of gifts under the tree and very little to fill the stockings hung on the mantle. She’s gotten used to making do, and she’ll stay up all night creating homemade gifts if that’s what it takes to put smiles on her kids’ faces.
Then a very cold, snow covered, grouchy Santa knocks on her door.
Let’s chat about what to eat
First, what is your name and how old are you?
Sky Wheeler. And I’m old enough to know better.
If any, what food do you refuse to eat?
Anything that lays on the plate and looks at me. Love me some fried fish, but not if the head’s still on.
Tell us about a meal or food that says “home” to you.
A meal that says home? Any meal shared with someone you love, with family. Home isn’t the place. Home’s the people. It could be a fancy holiday meal, or just a bowl of tomato soup, as long as I’m with my people, it’s home.
What is the worst meal you’ve ever eaten?
Went on a blind date once and ended up with whole shrimps on my plate. And by whole, I mean they still had their heads on. It’s the eye thing. Had no idea shrimp were so judgmental. But, so was my date. About everything. Never saw her again. And I’ve never gone on another blind date.
Growing up, who was the best cook in your family?
Me. But that’s not saying much. Both of my folks worked, so I made a lot of suppers for my younger brother and sister and me. Easy stuff like Mac and cheese or spaghetti. It was edible and filling, but not anything you’d find in a cookbook or restaurant. Utilitarian cooking.
If you cook, what kind of food do you like to prepare?
Any meals I cook are still at that utilitarian skill level. Mom did give me a cookbook when I moved out, and I’ve tried a few recipes, but I don’t enjoy cleaning up the mess I always make, or the not having a clue if it’s going to turn out edible or not. I haven’t messed up that boxed Mac and cheese. Yet.
Do you skip breakfast or is eating that a must-do for you?
I work on a ranch and that’s a hard, physical job, so breakfast is a must. And more than just a bowl of cereal, although that’s my go to if I’m running late. Usually I’ll have eggs with bacon or sausages. Toast. Leftovers from the night before. Anything filling to get me going.
Do you keep snacks on hand, and if so, what are they?
Not much of a snacker although I do carry jerky while I’m working in case I need some energy. Although… now that I think about it, I do have a hard time staying away from fresh baked cookies. Oatmeal raisin’s my favorite. With peanut butter a close second. Probably a good thing I can’t cook—or bake. Too many cookies and my horse would be giving me the side-eye.
How much coffee or tea do you drink?
Way too much coffee. Just plain. No fancy stuff.
Favorite alcoholic beverage?
An icy cold beer after a long day.
What do you grab when there’s no time for a regular meal?
Jerky, like I said before. Or a sandwich. I grew up with white bread and Miracle Whip, so that’s my go to with whatever meat and cheese that’s available.
Who are your favorite people to share meals with?
Family. Meals when the Turquoise Creek Ranch employees gather—because we’re just one big family—are raucous and filled with caring and friendship. But now that I’ve got my own little family, that’s where I want to be. The woman and kids I love. Because that’s when I’m home.
Tell us what your author eats or drinks while writing about you.
This is an easy one because LizAnne is consistent with her writing snacks. Chocolate—preferably milk chocolate with nothing in it—and Diet Pepsi.
Where to buy Makin’ Merry
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFC4KSSW
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A writer once wanted to write different things
Like short little tales of the joy loving brings,
True lovers who struggle with all of life’s stings.
Instalove magic to tug your heartstrings.
A little bit hot, a little more steamy,
And always, you know, with heroes so dreamy
With a promise the endings happy will be,
This pen name was formed by author *lizzie.
Her brain is a library with stories to tell,
She writes and she hopes you’ll like them as well.Website www.lizziestarr.com
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Know the Heroine from the Holiday Romance A Witch’s Holiday Wedding by Tena Stetler @tenastetler #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #HolidayRomance
Torn in too many directions, with a covert mission throws a wrench in Tena Stetler’s paranormal romance/mystery A Witch’s Holiday Wedding. Will Pepper and Lathen make it to the alter or will life as they know it be destroyed?
Tena, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We’re excited to find out more about your heroine, but first, tell us about A Witch’s Holiday Wedding.
A Witch’s Holiday Wedding by Tena Stetler
Genre Paranormal Romance/Mystery
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
Elemental witch, Pepper McKay and former Navy SEAL, Lathen Quartz have built Lobster Cove Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center on enchanted McKay land. During a romantic interlude on Halloween night, Pepper happily agrees to become Lathen’s wife. What better day than Winter Solstice for their wedding in a town that loves celebrations and Christmas. However, planning a wedding and operating their wildlife center takes a toll on both Pepper and Lathen.
When the couple takes a much-needed break for Thanksgiving with family in Colorado, a Maine snowstorm fills the center with injured wildlife. Lathen finds himself drawn into a covert military mission, while trying to deal with issues concerning friends and family. Pepper wants to cancel the wedding. Is she having second thoughts? Will the nosy McKay ghosts, Lathen’s werewolf pack, Pepper’s parents, and her best friend help or hinder the wedding and holiday plans?
Know the Heroine from A Witch’s Holiday Wedding
Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.
Do you know how to fix things?
Yes. I had to make do with a shoe string budget when she worked for Gwen in the Salem Sanctuary for ten years. Now the knowledge comes in hand for my own Rescue and Rehab in Lobster Cove, Maine.
What are you like first thing in the morning?
Slow and a bit of a bear first thing in the morning. I’m a night owl by nature.
How do you act around people who don’t know what you are?
Friendly but reserved. No one but my close friends and family know I’m a witch. I want to keep it that way.
Do you let a worker handle things or do it yourself?
I’ve hired responsible workers and let them handle the tasks assigned. They know to come to me with any questions.
Recycle or toss?
Recyle
Who is the significant other in your life?
Lathen Quartz
Do you get by, live comfortably, live extravagantly?
I live to get by comfortably. There’s too much unknown in the world of wildlife rescue to live extravagantly. The creatures in your care many need the funds more than you.
What is your viewpoint on wealth?
I live on a comfortable budget. I always believe in putting funds away for unexpected expenses. Believe me, there are always unexpected expenses with animal rescue, some in life or death situations.
Do you see morality as black-and-white, or with shades of gray?
Oh definitely black-and-white. There’s wrong and right, bad and good. I’m aware everyone makes mistakes, I’ve certainly made my share. But when individuals are purposely doing something cruel and someone or a poor creature ends up paying the price. That is unacceptable under any circumstances.
If you could make any one thing happen, what would it be?
That every mistreated animal or injured creature find safety in a wildlife sanctuary or be treated and released into their natural habitat. As far as people are concerned, I wish they’d realize that they are forever responsible for that which they have tamed.
What is your biggest personal flaw?
I tend to like animals more than I do people except the friends and family I surround myself with. I don’t trust easily. That trust has to be earned and a lot of people see that as unfair. It used to bother me what others thought, but now I figure it’s their loss.
Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!
Where to buy A Witch’s Holiday Wedding
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Witchs-Holiday-Wedding-Lobster-Cove-ebook/dp/B01MA1GYIB
UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MA1GYIB
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Amazon Canada https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MA1GYIB
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Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/a-witch-s-holiday-weddingTena Stetler Social Media
Tena Stetler is a best-selling author of award winning paranormal romance novels. She has an over-active imagination, which led to writing her first vampire romance as a tween to the chagrin of her mother and delight of her friends.
With the Rocky Mountains outside her window, she sits at her computer surrounded by a wide array of paranormal creatures, with a Navy SEAL or two mixed in telling their tales. Her books tell stories of magical kick-ass women and strong mystical males that dare to love them. Travel, adventure and a bit of mystery flourish in her books along with a few companion animals to round out the tales.
Colorado is her home; shared with her husband of many moons, a brilliant Chow Chow, a spoiled parrot and a forty-five-year-old box turtle. Any winter evening, you can find her curled up in front of a crackling fire with a good book, a mug of hot chocolate and a big bowl of popcorn.
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Read One Week to Win Her Boss by Barbara White Daille @BarbaraWDaille #RLFblog #SweetRomance #HolidayRomance
In Barbara White Daille’s sweet contemporary romance, One Week to Win Her Boss, a single mom and her employer agree to a fake dating relationship. Will seven short days be enough to deter her matchmaking family…and to convince herself she’s over her crush on the boss?
Barbara, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about One Week to Win Her Boss.
One Week to Win Her Boss by Barbara White Daille
A sweet romance set in the small town of Snowflake Valley, where the holiday season is celebrated 365 days a year.
Genre: Sweet Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Single mom Amber Barnett loves family, kids, Christmas…and unfortunately, her boss, confirmed bachelor Michael DeFranco. It’s a crush she really needs to get over. Except, when she’s temporarily forced from her apartment, her only option is to stay at Michael’s private ski lodge, where she’s the housekeeper. No problem. Her handsome boss rarely visits Snowflake Valley unexpectedly, plus he’s spending the holidays with his family. Or so she thinks…
A stormy Christmas Eve reunion leaves Michael seeking the solitude of his lodge, where he finds Amber in residence—and in trouble. Attempting to save her from her matchmaking family, he announces they’re a couple. His good deed backfires when they’re instantly included in each and every holiday event in town. So much for solitude.
Only the more time he spends with the beautiful, cheery brunette, the more he yearns to make things real between them. But he and Amber want different things, and Michael could never be the family man she’s looking for.
Where to buy One Week to Win Her Boss
On sale through Jan 4, 2023 for $0.99!
Entangled Publishing https://entangledpublishing.com/one-week-to-win-her-boss.html
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076PJ7SNN
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Barbara White Daille lives with her husband in the sunny Southwest. Though they love the warm winters and the lizards in their front yard, they haven’t gotten used to the scorpions in the bathroom. Barbara also loves writing, reading, and chocolate. Come to think of it, she enjoys writing about those subjects, too!
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Read Christmas at Hope Ranch by Loretta C Rogers @booksbyLoretta #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance #HolidayRomance
As Christmas approaches, there is a hope of love, with a generous sprinkle of surprises.
Loretta C Rogers, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Christmas at Hope Ranch.
Christmas at Hope Ranch by Loretta C Rogers
Genre Contemporary Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Sensual
Soured on Christmas and love, famous model Addison James returns to the only home she ever knew to heal from a near-fatal accident and a broken heart. Falling in love again is not part of Addison’s plan—not until she meets cute and motherless six-year-old twins, and a handsome sheriff.
Sheriff Wad Grey’s philosophy for love is once burned is enough to last a lifetime. Friction sparks as he and Addison butt heads the first time they meet. Yet falling for her is so tempting.
Where to buy Christmas at Hope Ranch
Publisher The Wild Rose Press
Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/u/mVAy1ALoretta C Rogers Social Media
A native Floridian and proud of her Scots-Irish heritage, Loretta is a bestselling author. She writes in all sub-grenres of romance. There is always a little bit of mystery and suspense in her novels. When not writing, she is an avid traveler, and enjoys researching her family genealogy.
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