Hi Book Lovers!
The holidays are a time for warmth and togetherness. And whether you celebrate with family, friends, or a cozy book by the fire, I hope this season brings you moments of peace and joy. The hustle and bustle can sometimes feel overwhelming. But it’s also a time to slow down, soak up the twinkling lights, and get lost in the magic of a good book. That’s why I’ve included a few special holiday promotions and book recommendations in this month’s newsletter. Stories can be the best gifts we can give and receive. Whether they’re tales shared around a dinner table or the ones we lose ourselves in between the pages of a book, stories have the power to connect us and bring joy. This time of year has always held a special place in my heart, and I’m so excited to share some holiday-themed book promotions and stories with you to start the celebration.
🎄✨ Ready to fall in love with the magic of the season? Dive into "For the Love of Winter Vol 1" by First Coast Romance Writers, a stunning collection of 13 holiday short stories. From fated love to enemies-to-lovers, this anthology has it all.
📚 Next, explore even more holiday romance with our Group Book Promotions:
💖 Winter Romance Book Fair: 25 books filled with Christmas and holiday love stories.
💖 Christmas and Holiday Romance Book Fair: 146 holiday and Christmas romance books in all genres.
💖 Love Under the Christmas Lights: 190 FREE books with a mixture of heartwarming holiday and other romance.
With so many romance tropes like holidays, billionaires, steamy, paranormal, and comedy, every romance lover will find a find a new favorite read. Don't miss your chance to stock up on holiday cheer.
Plus, Best Sellers in Holiday Romances, Christmas Runaway Closed Door Scene, and an Easy-Bake Oven!🎁
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Fated love, second chance romance, and enemies to lovers are just some of the themes adding sparkle to this collection of holiday short stories. Bake your cookies, light some candles, trim your trees, and be enchanted with thirteen sweet-to-spicy Chanukah, Christmas, and New Year's novellas that will sweep you from colonial days to contemporary times—each bearing a gift of happily-ever-after grand finales. This joyous collection includes:
A Winter Mating by Lia Davis. He returns to Willow Glen with one goal, to claim his mate. Convincing her that she belongs to him will be his toughest challenge, but he's not above using seduction to get what he wants.
One Night at Christmas by Danica Winters. As the busy owner of a veterinary clinic, Emily Avery always has her hands full of puppies but empty of the one thing she really isn't sure she wants anyway—a man. When the kind-hearted Derek Night makes an emergency call to help his mom's naughty pup, they must both step outside their shells and let the magic of Christmas and one mischievous pup bring them together.
The Christmas Crash by Tessa Lyons. Sparks fly when a relentless optimist and a grieving veterinarian are snowed in together at Christmas. Can they rediscover the magic of the season and find love in the most unexpected place?
His Christmas Date by Sara J. Walker. In this heartwarming story of seasoned romance, Dino Dudley and Hilde McQuire must navigate family drama and their own emotional baggage to find true love.
Jordyn’s Christmas Gift by Marie Morton. Jordyn Billings, a busy marketing executive, is gifted a holiday getaway to Chateau D'Or by her family, where she discovers an unforgettable and life-changing Christmas gift.
A New Lens on Love by Merrie Angel. Widowed and alone in 1973, Millie explores a professional photographer's life and stumbles upon Adam–an insatiable adventure seeker related to Jackie Kennedy. Will they find a way to ignite a flame that burns far beyond Millie's expectations and set their own festival of lights ablaze?
Recipe for Romance by Gloria Ferguson. Ashley McClain wants to win the Holiday Bake-Off with her late mom's cupcake recipe. Can she join forces with her friend and neighbor to claim the prize and a bit of romance just in time for Christmas?
Before the Rising Sun by V.L. Czerny. Their romance blighted at a colonial ball, Gertrude and Nicholas, forgetting their past acquaintance, are maneuvered by the Christmas spirit to set love loose and so refashion time's expected plans.
Unexpected Angels by C.L. Hart. Sometimes the best things come together when everything is falling apart.
Christmas Market Magic by Tessie Benton. Sydney Hawthorne hires an escort for a business date, but he's not what he appears to be, and their mutual deception sparks desire while careers hang in the balance.
A Merry White Christmas by Sally Murphy. Merry London, tasked with organizing an opulent Christmas ball for the McPhersons, faces an unexpected challenge in the form of Joel McPherson, whose fiery charm threatens to melt her icy exterior and unravel her meticulously laid plans.
Lavender and Love Restored by M.J. Gates. Chief architect Jess Carlson is restoring a haunted historic hotel and helping a friendly spirit while reclaiming her life and love before the hotel's grand reopening on New Year's Eve.
Marry Me by Midnight by Leah Miles. Navy SEAL Kendall Nelson can't manage a successful proposal, and single mom Luisa Sanchez has no time for romance.
More About The Authors
First Coast Romance Writers (FCRW) is a non-profit organization for both published and unpublished writers, as well as any individuals involved in the writing/publishing industry. The membership includes writers of all levels, from those working on their first manuscripts to award-winning authors. FCRW is dedicated to promoting excellence in romantic fiction through monthly meetings and workshops in a comfortable forum where published and unpublished writers share knowledge about the constantly evolving publishing industry. FCRW strives to help writers become published and establish careers with innovative programs, networking opportunities, and pertinent information on effective marketing techniques for members’ novels.
December 1 – 31, 2024
❄️ Cozy Up with the Winter Romance Book Fair! ❄️ Are you looking for the perfect escape this holiday season? Our Winter Romance Book Fair has 23 heartwarming reads featuring all your favorite romance tropes set against the magical backdrop of Christmas and the holidays. There’s something for everyone—grab your blanket and a cup of cocoa, and let the romance begin!
🎅 Swoon-worthy Christmas Love Stories
🔥 Steamy holiday romances to warm your heart
🎄 Sweet tales of second chances under the mistletoe
✨ Magical holiday settings that will whisk you away
💖 Heartfelt romances with small-town charm
🎁 Billionaire holiday getaways
❄️ Winter escapes full of laughter, love, and surprises
Don’t miss this opportunity to find your next favorite holiday read! These books are perfect for getting into the festive spirit and curling up by the fire. Click the link to explore them all and treat yourself to a bit of romance this Winter.Start browsing now and discover your holiday happily ever after! 📚❤️
December 1 – 31, 2024
🎄📚 Looking for the perfect cozy romance to curl up with this holiday season? Get ready to fall in love with our "Christmas and Holiday Romance Book Fair" featuring 146 heartwarming stories! From small-town festivities to big-city magic, we've got every romantic holiday trope you've been dreaming of.
❄️ Discover swoony second-chance romances where old flames reunite under the mistletoe, proving that Christmas miracles really do happen when you least expect them
❄️ Escape into enchanting small-town stories featuring charming bed & breakfasts, local holiday festivals, and tight-knit communities playing matchmaker
❄️ Experience the magic of big-city romance with tales of successful professionals finding unexpected love during the most wonderful time of the year
❄️ Indulge in delicious forced-proximity stories where snowstorms lead to cozy cabin encounters and holiday house-sharing adventures
You won't want to miss this incredible collection of holiday romance reads! Whether you're a fan of sweet kisses under fairy lights or steamy encounters by the fireplace, there's something for every romance reader. Click now to explore our festive selection and make your holiday season absolutely unforgettable! 🎁❤️
Love Under the Christmas Lights FREE Group Promotion
December 1 – 31, 2024
🎄 188 FREE Holiday Romances🎄 Looking for the perfect holiday escape? The "Love Under the Christmas Lights" book promotion has you covered! With 188 FREE books featuring a variety of Christmas and holiday romance tropes, there’s something magical waiting for every reader. From sweet to steamy, small-town charm to big-city sparkle, these stories will keep your heart warm all season long.
🎅 Enemies-to-lovers finding joy under the mistletoe
🎄 Cozy small-town Christmases full of charm and cheer
🔥 Steamy holiday flings to heat up your nights
💖 Second chances wrapped in festive ribbons
✨ Billionaire romances with holiday twists
🎁 Heartfelt family gatherings and winter proposals
So, whether you’re looking to escape into a winter wonderland or find the perfect holiday love story, these FREE reads are your ticket to a festive happily ever after. Click now and start your FREE holiday romance binge! Don’t wait—this promotion is only available for a limited time.📚
Image Source: A Girl With Her Old Style Easy-Bake Oven in 1968. Click Americana. https://clickamericana.com/topics/food-drink/easy-bake-ovens-the-vintage-kitchen-toys-that-let-kids-bake-their-own-mini-cakes (Accessed 05 December 2024)
🎁❤️I really wanted an Easy-Bake Oven for Christmas when I was a little girl. I had seen the commercials and thought it was the coolest thing ever. The idea of baking tiny cakes all by myself felt like the ultimate grown-up experience. I would flip through the holiday catalogs and stare at the pictures of the toy, imagining myself making tiny cakes and smelling the warm, sweet scent as it baked under the oven's lightbulb.
On Christmas morning, I was so excited, waiting for my turn to open my gifts. In my family, we took turns so everyone would see what others received for presents. When it was my turn, I opened the box that was the right size, hoping to find that Easy-Bake Oven inside. And then, there it was—a toy oven! It wasn't the Easy-Bake Oven I had dreamed of, but it was still a toy oven. I remember feeling a little disappointed at first, but I quickly got over it. The pink toy oven I received still worked for making cakes, and it came with a lot of Jiffy cake mixes and frosting boxes. I had a blast playing with it.
Looking back, it didn't matter that it wasn't exactly what I wanted. It was the fun that counted. Later in life, I realized that what mattered most wasn't the toy but the fun and imagination it inspired even before receiving the gift.
Christmas Runaway Closed Door Scene
Happily Ever After Series Second Novel
For Christmas, all Jan Nichols wished for was a celebration with her husband they'd never forget. But, can she convince him to go with her to their small-town, family farm before it's too late?
Christmas Rescue – Small Town – Holiday Escape – Love Triangle
Jan woke up and smiled when she saw her husband lying next to her. “You’re still here. It’s Sunday and you didn’t run away from me.”
“With all the help you’ve been giving me with my company this week, I can stay home today,” he replied.
He propped himself up on his elbow, head on his hand. “You are so smart, and so beautiful. How did I get so lucky?” He gently stroked her cheek with the back of his hand, then brushed her hair back. Leaning over, he kissed the top of her chest.
Closing her eyes and clutching the sides of her pillow, she breathed heavily as he continued the kisses down across her belly. Her body arched beneath him as he slid his hands over her hips. She relaxed back and relished in the morning’s intimacy.
Best Sellers in Holiday Romance
Looking for the perfect reads to cozy up with this holiday season? Do the readers on your Christmas shopping list need some romance in their lives? Check out the bestsellers in Holiday Romance. These stories are sure to deliver all the magic of the season. Now is your chance to fall in love with the season’s most popular romances!
Click-on the book of your choice and get started with your merry read!
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Indulge your heart with the charm of a good book!
Happy reading,
❤️ Deborah
Deborah Kulish
deborah@deborahkulish.com