Christmas or Holiday
A romance set during Christmas or with holiday themes during the latter part of the year.
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Marmalade’s First Christmas #contemporaryRomance @pmillhouse #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author and introduces the story.About the Author
I write books. Books where romance, fantasy, and suspense collide.Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, where Spanish moss whispers tales in breezes from the Atlantic Ocean, as a child, I soaked in the sunshine and heritage of cobblestones, pirate lore, and stories steeped in savory mysteries of the South. I graduated with honors from both Armstrong Atlantic State University, and Georgia Southern University.
I live in the mountains now with my husband, but honor my southern heritage as a storyteller by sharing my romance fiction with readers.
What’s in it for you?
A reward. Treat yourself to an entertaining diversion from your daily routine by reading my stories. You’ll find themes like justice does exist, love is worth fighting for. Happily-ever-afters are expected.Interview with Paula Millhouse
Why did you write this book?I wrote Marmalade’s First Christmas because I wanted to share my love for all things Christmas, woven into a contemporary romance. I like to think of the novella as sort of a Hallmark movie, with extra sugar and spice.Also, a kitten adopted us last year at Christmas, an orange tabby. He’s brought so much love into our lives! I wanted to weave my sweet adorable kitten into a story. I think Marmalade steals the show.What is your favorite genre to read?I love paranormal fantasy romance, but I’m also getting into some contemporary romance now. I read broadly – historical, thrillers, and lots of non-fiction.Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?Just one…? Seriously, Kayelle – that’s a tough question!Right now I’m in love with Mirren Kincaid from Susannah Sandlin’s Absolution in The Penton Legacy Series. What an amazing character!What are you working on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I’m writing a paranormal romance, the first in a series, where sexy agents in a supernatural police force find love while making the universe safe for humans.I also have two romantic suspense novels out on submission with my agent. Fingers crossed, and do send positive cyberwishes my way that these stories find their perfect editor.Please tell us about your latest book.Marmalade’s First ChristmasWhen billionaire Jake Simons rescues a kitten the week before Christmas, the orange tabby leads Jake to the greatest gift of the season – Veterinarian Marley West.The last thing Marley needs is a client meddling in her personal business, but Old Man Winter, Mother Nature, and Jake’s pregnant mares have other plans for her holiday. When she gets snowed in with Jake during the worst blizzard in racehorse country, sparks fly.But will Jake be strong enough to let go of ghosts from his past? And, in this friends-to-lovers story, will Marley learn to trust that Jake just might be her very own Christmas miracle?About the Book
Title Marmalade’s First ChristmasGenre Contemporary Romance Holiday NovellaAuthor Paula MillhouseBook heat level (based on movie ratings): R (for a sweet/hot romance.)Buy This Book
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Lord Misrule a new #Regency by @BookEmDonna #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author, and introduces the story.About the Author
I have worked as an attorney, winery tasting room manager, and retail business owner, but nothing beats the thrill of writing humorously-ever-after romances.
I reside in New England, although I fantasize about spending the rest of my days in a tropical locale, wearing flip flops year-round, or in Regency London, scandalizing the ton.Interview with Donna Cummings
Why did you write this book?I was invited to be part of an anthology of Regency Christmas stories. I write Regencies, and had always wanted to write a Christmas story, so this was the perfect opportunity. I did some research on holiday traditions in that era and next thing I knew, I had a story brewing in my head with a widow who wants to have her very first love affair, and a hero who can’t seem to banish his regrets from a past Christmas season.What is your favorite genre to read?I write Regencies and contemporaries, so I tend to stay away from those while I’m writing. Which means I usually read romantic suspense, because it’s not something I’ll probably ever write. I wish I could though!Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?I’m a devoted fan of Sam Starrett from Suzanne Brockmann’s Troubleshooter series. He’s heroic, but with flaws that make you want to give him a cuddle or a smack, depending on how he responds to certain situations. I never get tired of reading (and re-reading) his stories.What are you working on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I’m working on a few things – another seasonal Regency story, and another humorous contemporary, and there’s a long list of stories waiting their turn when these are done! I even got a new idea for a Regency series while sitting in stalled traffic the other day. I think 2017 is going to be a book-filled year.Please tell us about your latest book.Six of today’s most popular regency romance authors come together to deliver a holiday anthology full of passion, promise, and scandalous dalliance. Have Yourself A Very Wicked Christmas!
In Heather Boyd’s The Christmas Affair, a lonely shopkeeper offers shelter to a beautiful, not so innocent miss to overcome the bitter memories of Christmases past, but could such a wicked connection ever lead to a happily-ever-after? A dashing spy with marriage on his mind seeks to rekindle the spark by any means possible with the woman who claimed his heart in Love at First Dance by Barbara Monajem. A scandalous widow rescues the man of her dreams – but his secrets could destroy their love in Nicola Davidson’s Joy to the Earl. A masquerade ball was no place to be reckless with your innocence, and yet one scorching look at the masked highwayman urges Miss Partridge to do just that in Mistletoe and the Marquess by Wendy Vella. In Lord Misrule by Donna Cummings, a young widow chooses a handsome rogue to be her first lover, but his regrets from a past Christmas may end their affair before it even commences. A blue-stocking becomes a courtesan to escape a murderer in The Glittering Prize, an intrigue-filled romance by Beverley Oakley about finding love where it’s least expected.
This is an all-new collection of stand-alone complete works.About the Book
Title Lord Misrule, part of A Very Wicked Christmas anthologyGenre Regency HistoricalAuthor Donna CummingsBook heat level (based on movie ratings G, PG, PG13, R): RBuy This Book
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Christmas at Love House by @MaryJDressel #RLFblog #Holiday Western Romance
Today’s featured book is Christmas at Love House by Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
About the Book
Title Christmas at Love House: A Bittersweet Interlude (Bull Rider Series #3)Genre Contemporary Western Holiday RomanceAuthor Mary J. McCoy-DresselBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RA little Christmas magic will be a welcome guest at Love House, but regardless if it arrives or not…during this bittersweet interlude—Velia and Caulder dare their happily-ever-after to be anything less than, “forever.”Four years later, Velia and Caulder finish up another year of bull riding. They settle into their comfy abode on the McCutchen Ranch in the snowy Allegheny Mountains to celebrate the Christmas season with a houseful of guests. La vita e bella! But why does their happily-ever-after have to come with an expiration date? Without warning, their most chilling nightmare comes true. An innocent misunderstanding, and a startling realization discovered too late—puts their contented little family at risk.
On top of everything else, watching a new love bloom between two of the McCutchen guests, isn’t part of their agenda. Reece “Foley” Wilson, a former teammate, comes into contact with Velia’s cousin at the last show of the season and again while visiting for the holiday. Grown up and feisty, Natale Valente-Armano fell in love with this cowboy as a lovesick teen. Now, life has changed for both of them. How will they handle the unfamiliar thoughts and urges overtaking them? And, how will la famiglia respond to this unexpected romance?Buy This Book
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christmas-at-love-house-mary-j-mccoy-dressel/1124182186;jsessionid=FE14F736B97EACE9A6495BD9C8E5F8B2.prodny_store02-atgap08?ean=2940153413860Apple https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/christmas-at-love-house-bittersweet/id1137396090?mt=11Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/christmas-at-love-house-a-bittersweet-interludeSmashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/653034About the Author
Mary found her niche when she began writing in the contemporary western romance genre. She’s the author of seven western romance novels to date, with more on the horizon. She dabbles in the paranormal genre and has written two time-travel romance novels, which are now out of print.She lives in the great Lake Basin area in the U.S.A., and is a mom to two sons and a new daughter-in-law. Her career was in education working with children with learning disabilities—at the elementary and middle school levels. She’s taught creative writing for a college leisure program.Besides, writing, Mary enjoys photography, reading, going to the opera and dinner with friends, and traveling. Her dream came true when she retired and became a full time writer.Author Social Media
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Double Feature: Heartwarming Anthologies by @AuthorMarian #RLFBlog #Holiday Romance
About the Author
Merry Holly/Marian Lanouette is an Amazon bestselling author. She graduated from Post University with a degree in Accounting, but always dreamed of writing. If I Fail, A Jake Carrington Mystery was her debuted book which hit Amazon’s top two hundred bestselling mysteries along with stellar reviews. She soon followed that up with Burn In Hell, A Jake Carrington Mystery which also resided in the top five hundred on Amazon.The third book in the Jake Carrington Series, Mated for Life is with the editors as we speak. Look for it in early 2016.An accomplished author she writes in both the mystery and romance genres. Marian’s Season of Magic (2014) became an Amazon Bestseller and resided on the list for over seventeen weeks. The Season of Anthologies are her brainchild and are written under the pseudonym Merry Holly. This May, Marian followed up Season of Magic with the Season of Love Boxed Set. For the 2015 Holiday season the Season of Series will release two books: one romance and one mystery titled Season of Surprises and Season of Thrills.An avid reader, she discovered her love of mysteries by reading the Daily News as a youngster in New York. Intrigued by the real life crimes, the way the police worked and eventually solved cases ignited her imagination beyond the ordinary.
Season of Promises
Genre :Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance
Authors: Merry Holly, Vicki Batman, Gerri Brousseau, Cara Marsi, Bobbi Lerman, Jane GaleBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Unexpected Holiday Bonus by Merry Holly
CEO Suzette LeBlec has a problem. Well, two actually. She needs a top-notch temporary replacement for her administrative assistant’s maternity leave, and she needs to find a way to outmaneuver a hostile takeover attempt by Mark Adams. To make things worse, it’s almost Christmas, the time when Suzette most feels alone in the world. Too bad that handsome man at the party got away. But when the same stranger applies for the temp job, his almost-too-good-to- be-true credentials set off Suzette’s alarms. Dirk Harvey worked hard for years to remain anonymous while he built his father’s floundering company back up to its glory days. But when he discovers the stunning woman he’d spotted at a party is hiring, he decides to go undercover as “Dirk Mulligan”, administrative assistant extraordinaire. Besides, he and Suzette have a common problem: takeover King Mark Adams. Maybe they can find a solution together plus a little holiday bonus as well. The Littlest Angel by Vicki Batman Lauren MacDonald has always coveted her mother’s ornament, The Littlest Angel. When her mother gave it to another, Lauren embarks on a lengthy search and finds a replacement only to have it snatched from her hands. Smith Hancock’s grandmother had a little angel which has gone missing. Finding another at a flea market would make her holiday the best ever. Only a feisty girl is claiming it for herself. Can the twosome find common ground and discover the true meaning of Christmas?The Littlest Angel by Vicki Batman
Lauren MacDonald has always coveted her mother’s ornament, The Littlest Angel. When her mother gave it to another, Lauren embarks on a lengthy search and finds a replacement only to have it snatched from her hands.Smith Hancock’s grandmother had a little angel which has gone missing. Finding another at a flea market would make her holiday the best ever. Only a feisty girl is claiming it for herself.Can the twosome find common ground and discover the true meaning of Christmas?A Promise of Forever by Gerri Brousseau
Her virtue is lost, and her reputation in tatters when a twist of fate sends Lady Roxanne Rothchild from London to the vibrant city of Venice, and into the arms of the handsome and intriguing Danté. But she is not the only one vying for his affection. Anna Maria Delafino de Padova will use everything in her power to drive a wedge between Danté and Roxanne and win his favor, including revealing the truth about Lady Rothchild. Will Roxanne be able to put her blemished past behind her and find love, and will she have the courage to reach for a promise of forever?Bad Luck Partners by Cara Marsi
Holidays have never brought Las Vegas hotel concierge Laney Sikora anything but bad luck in the romance department. The worst was her fiancé dumping her on Valentine’s Day. Via text. She’s determined to spend New Year’s Eve alone with no romantic entanglements. But when her hunky new neighbor locks himself out of his apartment, she can’t leave him standing in the hallway. What’s a girl to do?Las Vegas is just a pit stop for Chicago native and radio personality Chance Carlisle while he waits for his agent to land him something bigger in L.A. But in the meantime, he keeps bumping into—literally—his adorable, but accident-prone, neighbor. Their private New Year’s Eve celebration leads to a plan: they’ll become the Bad Luck Partners, dating only on holidays and special events, avoiding holiday heartbreaks and matchmaking mamas.But Fate might have something else in mind for the klutzy cutie and the hotshot talk show host. Can their temporary partnership become a forever deal?Tillie’s Last Match by Bobbi Lerman
Legendary matchmaker, Tillie has one last heart to mend before retiring, but Miriam and Mike may be her hardest match ever. Can she summon the magic one last time to bring the enchantment of love long given up back to life?A Christmas Promise by Jane Gale
District Attorney Cherry Stevens is rescued by sexy police officer Drake Boarden during an attempted robbery igniting their passion for not only justice but for each other.A violent attempted robbery at District Attorney Cherry Stevens’ parents’ convenience store has her setting her sights on the city’s crime boss. Finding herself in the line of fire, Cherry is rescued by the sexiest seasoned police officer on the force. Both work for justice, seeking peace for the city, neither expected to find love in the process.Buy Season of Promises
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Season-Promises-Holiday-Box-Set-ebook/dp/B01LQUP9AS/Authors: Merry Holly, Vicki Batman, Gerri Brousseau, Cara Marsi, Bobbi Lerman, Jane GaleBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
Hopes and wishes. And holiday kisses…the Season of Magic.
Wrap yourself in the holiday spirit with five romantic stories filled with fun and forever after.
Noel Noel Noel by Merry Holly
Dumped and lonely, is it possible to find love at the local mall? Noelle thinks not, but a chance encounter with Chase Clayborne while Christmas shopping has her rethinking her rigid set of rules, as sparks flare between them.
A Cinderella Christmas by Cara Marsi
Jessica Gallo no longer believed in fairy tales or happy endings. And she certainly didn’t believe she’d find her Prince Charming at Saks Fifth Avenue. Her Fairy Godmother thought differently.
Matchmaker Matchmaker by Bobbi Lerman
With Chanukah around the corner, is there enough magic left for a matchmaker to bring Molly’s cynical heart back to life.
Holiday Disaster by Vicki Batman
The week before Christmas and all is in disarray when a librarian experiences horrible plumbing issues and a Mr. Maintenance Man who isn’t nearly as jolly as Santa Clause. This Christmas is a disaster.
Yuletide Bride by Gerri Brousseau
The Dowager Duchess’s decree that her grandson must marry before Twelfth Night or relinquish his title and fortune sends him into a tail spin. Without any prospects and with only two weeks until Christmas will Stuart Nelson find himself destitute or will he find The Yuletide Bride.Buy Season of Magic
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Season-Magic-Holiday-Box-Set-ebook/dp/B00OZ136A6/Author Social Media
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Season of Promises by @AuthorMarian #RLFBlog #Holiday Romance
Genre :Contemporary Romance, Holiday RomanceAuthors: Merry Holly, Vicki Batman, Gerri Brousseau, Cara
Marsi, Bobbi Lerman, Jane GaleBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Unexpected Holiday Bonus by Merry Holly
CEO Suzette LeBlec has a problem. Well, two actually. She
needs a top-notch temporary replacement for her administrative assistant’s
maternity leave, and she needs to find a way to outmaneuver a hostile takeover
attempt by Mark Adams. To make things worse, it’s almost Christmas, the time
when Suzette most feels alone in the world. Too bad that handsome man at the
party got away. But when the same stranger applies for the temp job, his
almost-too-good-to- be-true credentials set off Suzette’s alarms. Dirk Harvey
worked hard for years to remain anonymous while he built his father’s
floundering company back up to its glory days. But when he discovers the
stunning woman he’d spotted at a party is hiring, he decides to go undercover
as “Dirk Mulligan”, administrative assistant extraordinaire. Besides, he and
Suzette have a common problem: takeover King Mark Adams. Maybe they can find a
solution together plus a little holiday bonus as well. The Littlest Angel by
Vicki Batman Lauren MacDonald has always coveted her mother’s ornament, The
Littlest Angel. When her mother gave it to another, Lauren embarks on a lengthy
search and finds a replacement only to have it snatched from her hands. Smith
Hancock’s grandmother had a little angel which has gone missing. Finding
another at a flea market would make her holiday the best ever. Only a feisty
girl is claiming it for herself. Can the twosome find common ground and
discover the true meaning of Christmas?The Littlest Angel by Vicki Batman
Lauren MacDonald has always coveted her mother’s ornament,
The Littlest Angel. When her mother gave it to another, Lauren embarks on a
lengthy search and finds a replacement only to have it snatched from her hands.Smith Hancock’s grandmother had a little angel which has
gone missing. Finding another at a flea market would make her holiday the best
ever. Only a feisty girl is claiming it for herself.Can the twosome find common ground and discover the true
meaning of Christmas?A Promise of Forever by Gerri Brousseau
Her virtue is lost, and her reputation in tatters when a
twist of fate sends Lady Roxanne Rothchild from London to the vibrant city of
Venice, and into the arms of the handsome and intriguing Danté. But she is not
the only one vying for his affection. Anna Maria Delafino de Padova will use
everything in her power to drive a wedge between Danté and Roxanne and win his
favor, including revealing the truth about Lady Rothchild. Will Roxanne be able
to put her blemished past behind her and find love, and will she have the
courage to reach for a promise of forever?Bad Luck Partners by Cara Marsi:
Holidays have never brought Las Vegas hotel concierge Laney
Sikora anything but bad luck in the romance department. The worst was her
fiancé dumping her on Valentine’s Day. Via text. She’s determined to spend New
Year’s Eve alone with no romantic entanglements. But when her hunky new
neighbor locks himself out of his apartment, she can’t leave him standing in
the hallway. What’s a girl to do?Las Vegas is just a pit stop for Chicago native and radio
personality Chance Carlisle while he waits for his agent to land him something
bigger in L.A. But in the meantime, he keeps bumping into—literally—his adorable,
but accident-prone, neighbor. Their private New Year’s Eve celebration leads to
a plan: they’ll become the Bad Luck Partners, dating only on holidays and
special events, avoiding holiday heartbreaks and matchmaking mamas.But Fate might have something else in mind for the klutzy
cutie and the hotshot talk show host. Can their temporary partnership become a
forever deal?Tillie’s Last Match by Bobbi Lerman
Legendary matchmaker, Tillie has one last heart to mend
before retiring, but Miriam and Mike may
be her hardest match ever. Can she summon the magic one last time to bring the
enchantment of love long given up back to life?A Christmas Promise by Jane Gale
District Attorney Cherry Stevens is rescued by sexy police
officer Drake Boarden during an attempted robbery igniting their passion for
not only justice but for each other.A violent attempted robbery at District Attorney Cherry
Stevens’ parents’ convenience store has her setting her sights on the city’s
crime boss. Finding herself in the line of fire, Cherry is rescued by the
sexiest seasoned police officer on the force. Both work for justice, seeking
peace for the city, neither expected to find love in the process.Buy This Book
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Season-Promises-Holiday-Box-Set-ebook/dp/B01LQUP9AS/About the Author
Marian Lanouette is an Amazon bestselling author. She
graduated from Post University with a degree in Accounting, but always dreamed
of writing. If I Fail, A Jake Carrington Mystery was her debuted book which hit
Amazon’s top two hundred bestselling mysteries along with stellar reviews. She
soon followed that up with Burn In Hell, A Jake Carrington Mystery which also
resided in the top five hundred on Amazon.The third book in the Jake Carrington Series, Mated for Life
is with the editors as we speak. Look for it in early 2016.An accomplished author she writes in both the mystery and
romance genres. Marian’s Season of Magic (2014) became an Amazon Bestseller and
resided on the list for over seventeen weeks. The Season of Anthologies are her
brain child and are written under the pseudonym Merry Holly. This May, Marian
followed up Season of Magic with Season of Love Box Set. For the 2015 Holiday
season the Season of Series will release two books one romance and one mystery
titled Season of Surprises and Season of Thrills.An avid reader, she discovered her love of mysteries by
reading the Daily News as a youngster in New York. Intrigued by the real life
crimes, and how the police worked and eventually solved cases, ignited her
imagination beyond the ordinary.Author Social Media
Website http://www.marianl.comTwitter https://twitter.com/AuthorMarianAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Marian-Lanouette/e/B0095YFGZ6/ -
Sweet Holiday #Romance A Romance for Christmas #RLFblog
Today’s featured book is A Romance for Christmas by Kayelle
Allen.About the Book
Genre Sweet contemporary romance, holiday romanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PGA sweet feel-good holiday romance. It’s Christmas Eve, and the
end of a year in which everything Dara loves was lost. Everything but her little
girl and a fierce determination to survive. When a cop brings Christmas to her door,
he brings another gift she never expected to get.Buy This Book
Publisher Romance Lives Forever BooksAmazon http://amzn.to/1wpW8qE
Amazon print http://amzn.to/2ceQsAkAuthor Social Media
Kayelle Allen is a best selling American author. Her unstoppable
heroes and heroines include contemporary every day folk, role-playing immortal gamers,
futuristic covert agents, and warriors who purr.
Homeworld/Blog https://kayelleallen.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/kayelleallen
Facebook https://facebook.com/kayelleallen.author
Amazon http://amazon.com/author/kayelleallen
Romance Lives Forever Reader Group https://kayelleallen.com/bro