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Did you get enough to eat yesterday? One of my traditions is to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Sadly, the presentation has changed a lot in recent years and doesn't have the same attraction but I watch anyway... because it's tradition. Do you have a Thanksgiving tradition? Maybe just curling up with a warm toddy.
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As we get closer to Thanksgiving, I hope you're finding these quotes inspiring. Maybe share around your family gathering.
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We had a heat wave last week and the leaves are still falling here in the Ozarks. Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I could see a bakery story with these.
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I have a great read for you this week. There is a caveat I'll share later in the review. Overall, tempting em to read the next book in the series.
A grumpy billionaire. A
determined single mom. And a little boy who believes in Christmas magic....
All Marley wants is to give her five-year-old son Cooper the perfect Christmas at Snow Fox Lodge. But when she arrives at the snow-covered mountain retreat, she discovers they'll be sharing a cabin with Preston Wells—the notoriously cold-hearted CEO who hates everything about the holidays.
Preston didn't get to where he is by believing in fairy tales. He's at the lodge for one reason: to close the biggest deal of his career. He doesn't have time for Christmas cookies, face painting, or the way his heart warms every time Cooper calls his name.
But there's magic in the mountain air at Snow Fox Lodge. As cookie-baking sessions turn into snowball fights and bedtime stories, Preston finds himself falling for both mother and son. When a dangerous blizzard forces him to face his deepest fears to save them, Preston discovers that the greatest acquisition of his life might not be a business deal after all.
Legend says that whoever spots the mythical Snow Fox will have their Christmas wish come true. But sometimes the greatest Christmas magic isn't what you wish for—it's what your heart needed all along...
As I said earlier, I really enjoyed this story. Cooper is such a delight and Marley is a great mom. She's a parent when she needs to be but also her son's best friend. She finds her footing in this story as she navigates trying to trust a man again.
Preston may be rich and handsome but he's really out of touch with people on a common basis. He's a get in, get the job done, then move on to the next challenge. Forced to attend a corporate Christmas retreat, organized by his brother who has to stay behind, Preston finds himself in an unprecedented situation. He doesn't count on a five-year-old with pointed questions and a matter-of-fact attitude beyond his years, or the woman who mesmerizes him at every turn. I will be honest. I shed a few tears near the end. Happy Ever After tears.
This is Book 1 in a 5-book series. Marley's sister, Charlotte, gets her chance with her boss, Pierce (Preston's brother). The only issue I had were several word/ typo mistakes that would have been easily corrected. As they say, it's all in the details. For what I viewed as attention to detail in the editing process, I'm giving THE BILLIONAIRE'S CHRISTMAS WISH...
You will find more about Nala Henkel-Aisllinn and her books by clicking on any of the links below.
Good morning, readers!
I'm shining the spotlight on Nala Henkel-Aislinn, today.
Nala Henkel-Aislinn fell
hard for love stories and mysteries back in school, when she read her first
Harlequin Romance and the entire Encyclopedia Brown series in a month. Now she
writes warm, emotional happily ever afters and hilarious whodunits in cozy,
quirky small town settings. She lives in the Pacific Northwest, where finding
the perfect cinnamon bun is a legitimate life goal!
She is the author of the contemporary sweet romance series Cranberry Hill and the Maple Cove Dog Lovers' Society, as well as the Christmas-themed series, Magic at Snow Fox Lodge. Her cozy crime comedies are written in The Hitman's Daughter series.
I'll be reviewing her Christmas book, The Billionaire's Christmas Wish, which is Book 1 of 5 in the Snow Fox Lodge series.
You can find out more about Nala Henkel-Aislinn by following any of the links below:
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Bob should be home later today after a trip to our niece's wedding. I've been pouring out the words for Book 2 during the Rough Draft Challenge, with Sarra Cannon. I'm determined to finish the book this month so I can start edits in January. What are you working on?
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I thought in light of a few of you seeing at least a dusting of snow last week, I'd share this one to get your mind creating.
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Don't you just love Christmas carols? I do. Even when my husband is whistling them in June!
Taylor and Sam's plans
were simple: graduate from college, find good paying jobs, and eventually get
married and start a family. But when Fate intervenes, things in Mustang Valley
get a lot more interesting.
Not only does Taylor have to tell Sam that she's pregnant, but she also has to break the news to her parents. The same conservative parents who live in a small town and are about as Southern Baptist as they come. To say the train has derailed from the tracks would be an understatement.
Sam has wanted a family of his own for as long as he could remember. He knew in grade school that Taylor was his soul mate and would be the one he'd marry. Now, he just needs to convince her that this had always been their destiny.
Fortunately, things aren't always what they seem. Secrets come to light and faith will be tested. But with the help of a few good friends and a little holiday magic, Taylor and Sam will once again find the spirit of Christmas in Mustang Valley.
You'll find all of Annabeth's links below. You'll find links to Book 2 in this series as well as all of her books.
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All my best!
~ Angela
Good morning, friends!
Another great Christmas read by a new-to-me author. Meet Annabeth Avery.
After years of reading
romance novels and getting lost in characters’ worlds, Annabeth Avery finally
decided to try her hand at writing. Inspired by Lucy Kevin’s Four Weddings and
a Fiasco, she summoned her courage, got to writing, and submitted her first
novel. Now she’s been bitten by the writing bug and hopes to make a career of
it. Annabeth encourages you to join her on this amazing and exciting journey as
the characters in her head come to life.
In addition to her creative side, she’s a geek who loves being whisked away into alternate realities, whether it be contemporary, new adult, young adult, historical, paranormal, or real life. Everyone has a story, so be sure to drop by often and see which stories are keeping Annabeth up at night, as she pounds away on the keys writing her next book.
Tomorrow, I'll introduce you to Book 1 in the Mustang Valley series. In the mean time, please check out the following links to follow and learn more about Annabeth Avery:
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All my best!
~ Angela
Good morning, friends.
Feeling like fall in the Ozarks. What's your weather like?
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The weather the past week has been beautiful, but I hear that's about to change. They're talking snow flurries for Sunday in the Ozarks. I am NOT ready for that.
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Every one of Beth Carter's books is a fun read so when she asked if I could give a quick review of The Christmas Fib, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to kick off our December Christmas reads with this one.
A tiny fib. A snowy holiday. A shocking twist.
A tiny fib at Christmastime won’t be an issue, right? Executive recruiter Brooke Hamilton decides she must stop being such a workhorse and enjoy the holidays…alone. Well, alone except for complete strangers at an inn. Brooke changes up the festivities by traveling to the snow-capped mountains of Colorado to soothe her grief after her beloved dad passed. Excited to create new memories in Breckenridge, Brooke hopes reliving sentimental moments will bring back her spark, and maybe she’ll actually learn to ski this time.
Brooke reserves a snowy getaway at The Snowflake Inn where the guests are eclectic, the innkeeper is delightful, and the food is delectable. After smoothing over her absence with her mother, she is shocked to learn her mom has met someone. What? So soon? Will this discovery, not to mention their mutual white lies, eventually lead to healing?
And who is the handsome
lumberjack-type guy who blows into town like a blizzard? Naturally, the
newcomer decides to stay at the inn, but is Hudson Prescott really who he says
he is? When a mysterious woman enters the picture, will Brooke and Hudson be torn
apart before they have a chance? Oh, and Brooke’s boss didn’t get the memo that
he shouldn’t contact her while she’s on vacation. Rude.
I loved this story. Being born in Colorado and having family in Breckenridge, Beth took me home to the mountains I miss. While I've never had any desire to get on skis, put me in the lodge by a crackling fire and a cup of hot cocoa and I'm a happy woman.
The Christmas Fib is a well-crafted holiday story with characters you will love,
and maybe even relate with them. Whether you work from home or have a boss
always wanting more from you, I think most everyone can identify with Brooke.
She just needed to get away for some peace and quiet, even if it did mean
fibbing to her mom. Little did she know she wasn't the only one holding a
secret.
While
all the characters are well written, Tate was my favorite. I think teen
characters can be tough to write into contemporary romance. Most authors bring
in the 'tots' but Beth kept everyone real and relatable.
If
you're looking for a quick holiday read amongst the hustle and bustle of the
busiest time of year, THE CHRISTMAS FIB is perfect!
I look forward to more entertaining reads from this author.
I'm giving The Christmas Fib...
All my best!
~ Angela
Good morning, friends!
I have someone special to share with you today. I am so happy to introduce you to our author this week. Beth Carter creates fabulous reads through both stand alone and series romance. I've known Beth for years. She's worn many hats but I think author is her best yet. However, those other hats brought something to her current career as an established contemporary romance author. If you like your reads with a bit of laughter, then her books need to be on your list.
Formerly a bank VP and
hospital marketer, Beth Carter reinvented herself at mid-life to pen novels and
children's picture books. She doesn't miss the 8 o'clock meetings, nor heels,
whatsoever and prefers yoga pants to corporate suits. Carter is a bestselling,
award-winning author of the popular six-book COCONUTS series, as well as
standalone novels: BRIDE SWAP, BRIDE GAMES, THE CHRISTMAS FIB, MIRACLE ON AISLE
TWO, and SLEEPING WITH ELVIS. She penned THE QUARANTINE COOKBOOK for charity,
as well as four children's picture books, and a nonfiction book: I WROTE A
BOOK. NOW WHAT?
The author splits her time between Missouri and Florida. Fueled by coffee, nature, stories from being a single mom, plus her wild imagination, Carter writes hilarious, heartwarming novels. She loves board games, reading, boating, dancing, pickleball, chardonnay, and the beach. Connect with Beth Carter through the links below.
Tomorrow, I'll be reviewing her latest book, The Christmas Fib. If you're looking for a quick holiday read after a long day of Christmas shopping, this is the book for you!
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I'll be back tomorrow to share more about The Christmas Fib.
All my best!
~Angela
Good morning, friends!
Another new month of quotes. This time we'll focus on gratitude.
