Friday, December 13, 2013

Get in the Christmas Spirit with a Christmas Novel

A Winter Wonderland by Fern Michaels (anthology w/multiple authors)

Four special holiday offerings from today’s favorite authors remind us that when love is on your list, you never have to stop believing…

“A Winter Wonderland” by Fern Michaels
Angelica Shepard left New York for Christmas in Colorado to relax and unwind—but an out-of-control snowboarder almost had her laid to rest. When she wakes up in the hospital, all she remembers is the handsome angel who saved her…


“The Joy of Christmas” by Holly Chamberlin
Not all happiness is good for you—or that’s what Iris Karr thinks when she decides to move away instead of marrying her sweetheart Ben. Even years later, living with that decision isn’t easy—until a familiar face comes to call her home for the holidays…


“The Christmas Thief” by Leslie Meier
Elizabeth Stone is ready for a white Christmas in Tinker’s Cove, Maine—until a fancy Yule ball at the Florida hotel where she works dumps snow on her plans. The sponsor’s jewels have gone missing and the police are asking about her ties to a cute mystery guest. Good thing Elizabeth’s mother, Lucy Stone, flew down to surprise her. ‘Tis the season for a little investigating…


“The Christmas Collector” by Kristina McMorris
Estate liquidator Jenna Matthews isn’t one for Christmas nostalgia. But when one grandmother’s keepsakes suggest a secret life, unwrapping the mystery leads Jenna—and her client's handsome grandson—to the true heart of the holiday spirit…


For more information on Fern Michaels, Holly Chamberlin, Leslie Meier, and Kristina McMorris or their latest works click on their names to visit their websites.

A Cowboy Under My Christmas Tree by Janet Dailey

Sam Bennett left a snowbound Colorado ranch for the glittering steel canyons of Manhattan - temporarily. Hard work was never this much fun as he sets up Christmas trees all around town.

And now that he's met Nicole Young, a gorgeous window designer, four weeks won't be enough to romance her the way he wants to. But with Christmas around the corner, every day together feels like a blessing.

And as the spirit of the season takes hold, playing Santa and helping out a small boy with a big holiday wish is a joy Sam and Nicole can't resist. Neither of them imagines that they'll be rewarded - with the kind of love that lasts forever.

For more information on Janet Dailey and her latest works visit her website. 


I'll Be Home For Christmas by Fern Michaels

The perfect holiday surprise is a yuletide treat from the beloved pen of #1"New York Times" bestselling author Fern Michaels. . . 

Comfort And Joy
Ever since Angie Bradford took over her mother's gift wrap business in the Eagle Department Store, she and handsome store chief Josh Eagle have been at odds. When Josh threatens to give up on the business it's time for a miracle under the mistletoe. . .

The Christmas Stocking
Amy Baran is determined to raise money for a new seniors' center by harvesting Christmas trees from the small-town Virginia farm she remembers from her childhood. Trouble is, Gus Moss has his own ideas about saving the farm his father has neglected. Neither wants to give up, but when attraction turns to romance, they just might have to give in. . .

A Bright Red Ribbon
Being dumped by your boyfriend on Christmas Eve has got to be the worst. Still, Morgan Ames promised she'd wait two Christmases for his return--tonight--and she always keeps her promises. But a sudden snowstorm has other ideas, including a romantic turn Morgan never imagined. . .

Merry, Merry
If cosmetic king Peter King thinks he's going to buy struggling veterinarian Andi Evans's family property out from under her, he's got another thing coming. This Christmas, she's ready for war. . .or would that be love?

Four captivating tales to warm your heart and soul and add a dash of wonder to your holiday cheer. . .


For more information on Fern Michaels and her latest works visit her website.

Gingerbread Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke (anthology w/multiple authors)

The strong scent of gingerbread is in the air in this collection of mystery novellas by a trio of whodunit specialists. 

The stories could scarcely be more different; Joanne Fluke's "Gingerbread Cookie Murder" involves the homicide of a neighbor whose enemies outnumber even the sprinkles on your favorite confection. 

On the other hand, "The Dangers of Gingerbread Cookies" involves the suspicious "accidental" death of a playing a cookie treat in an amateur holiday theatre event. 

And arriving with the eggnog is Leslie Meier's "Gingerbread Cookies and Gunshots," a diverting tale about a murder and the disappearance of an adorable five-year-old sugar lover.

 (P.S. Gingerbread Cookie Murder contains tasty recipes to accompany the reading.)

For more information on Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, and Leslie Meier or their latest works click on their names to visit their websites.