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I love it when the “ber” months roll around each year
because that means the holiday season is getting closer. Soon, the air will
have that briskness about it, the leaves will change colors and fall, and the
stores will bring out the Christmas decorations. Yay!
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I love
that special feeling that comes only at Christmastime. There’s hope for peace
on earth if only for a season. Bittersweet memories come to mind as we remember
holidays past and the family who are no longer with us. The sights and scents
of season that fill our houses. The beautiful holiday music. . .and the joy we
feel as we celebrate the birth of the Savior of the World.
And what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by
watching Hallmark Christmas Movies for weeks on end, and of course reading some
of the amazing Christmas novels that are released each year.
As an author, I love writing Christmas novels. There’s
something special about setting a story at Christmastime and having the hero
and heroine experience this special time of the year together, and of course
fall in love, no matter what circumstance they might be facing. And it allows
me to write about those holiday traditions I love so much. Whether it’s
attending a Christmas Eve candlelight service, selecting the perfect Christmas
tree to bring home and decorate. Baking cookies and having the house fill with
those tantalizing scents.
And for someone who lives in Texas where there’s rarely any
snow, I get to have a white Christmas in my story.
This October, I’m honored to be part of a HOLIDAY MENACE, a
Christmas Romantic Suspense Collection that features 10 brand-new Christmas
suspense novels coming out October 4th!
Will Christmas be merry and bright? Lives are in danger when
menacing pressures threaten to derail Christmas in this heart-pounding
suspense—plus a little romance—collection of 10 brand-new novellas from some of
the genre's most popular Christian romantic suspense authors!
Join Jerusha Agen, Mary Alford, Lori Altebaumer, Danielle
Grandinetti, Sarah Hamaker, Kendall Hoxsey, Karen Kirst, Pat O’Brien, Hope
Welborn, and Terri Weldon on a dangerous Christmastime journey of mystery,
suspense, romance, and faith.
Midnight Clear by Jerusha Agen
Her worst fear is another Christmas alone. Until she isn’t
alone.
Christmas in the Crosshairs by Mary Alford
This Christmas, Hailey Lansing is caught in the crosshairs
of a deadly terrorist plot and must turn to the man who broke her heart to save
her life. CIA Scorpion Team Officer Gray Beaumont never expected a second
chance with Hailey, but he’ll risk everything to bring them through the threat
to rebuild the love he once shattered.
Silenced Night by Lori Altebaumer
No one thinks of murder on Christmas Eve. Now Everleigh
Greene has seen too much and someone wants to wish her a silenced night.
Escape with the Prodigal by Danielle Grandinetti
Only a Christmas miracle will save an unwed mother and the
lumberjack protecting her. A holiday romance filled with danger, redemption,
and sacrifice.
Christmas Cold Case by Sarah Hamaker
All she wants for Christmas is to solve the decades-old
murder of her parents—and stay alive.
An Imminent Christmas Threat by Kendall Hoxsey
Claiming a family legacy is not for the faint of heart. A
holiday suspense novella.
Smoky Mountain Rescue by Karen Kirst
Jasper's brother is missing, and the one person who can
identify his abductor is the very woman he promised to stay away from. Can
Jasper and Natalie overcome their differences to bring Nick home for Christmas?
Deadly School Break by Pat O’Brien
An art teacher is drawn into a deadly trap with a man she
once trusted. A story fraught with chilling suspense, romance, and forgiveness.
Hidden by Hope Welborn
Trapped by a relentless Christmas snowstorm, an unknown
threat shadows her every move. To survive, she must rely on the one man she
swore never to trust again.
Murdered by Christmas by Terri Weldon
A serial killer has targeted Wynter Blakely and the only man
who can protect her is her first love, Detective Max Holloway. Can they set
aside the past long enough to keep Wynter from being Murdered by Christmas?
For a chance to win a $20.00 Amazon Gift Card, which do you
prefer? Watching a holiday movie or curling up with a Christmas novel?
Be sure to comment with your email address. I’ll announce
the winner when we next meet.
Last month’s winner is Cindi Knowles.
Until next time, dear friends, happy reading!
Mary Alford
Watching a holiday movie
ReplyDeletebn100candg at hotmail dot com
Those are always so special!
DeleteCurl up with a book, of course! Becca12901 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteYep, I love them.
DeleteDefinitely curling up with a good book!! lindaherold999@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI'm ready. It's been a long hot summer.
DeleteI prefer curling up with a good Christmas novel. This collection looks amazing, and there are many new-to-me authors in this set. Thank you for the chance! watts.vickie@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteIts so much fun finding new authors.
DeleteHands down I'd much rather read a book!! TCordle2@cfl.rr.com
ReplyDeleteYes! With a nice blanket and maybe even a fire in the fireplace. So Christmassy!
DeleteYes! With a nice blanket and maybe even a fire in the fireplace. So Christmassy!
DeleteI prefer to read! I don't even watch TV LOL 😜
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, Angel. Give me a good book any day.
DeleteLove love to read but I do love the Holiday Christmas movies.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy some of the classic Christmas movies. They remind me of childhood.
DeletePrefer a good book. nstotts at sbcglobal dot net
ReplyDeleteSame here.
DeleteHi, Mary, working on this compilation with all you talented ladies was such a joy! I’m anxious to read everyone’s stories. I love curling up with a good Christmas read and novellas are the perfect length!
ReplyDeleteTerri Weldon
I felt the same way, Terri. I'm so happy to be part of the collection and I can't wait for the readers to be able to enjoy these amazing stories.
DeleteI'm so looking forward to reading this.
ReplyDeleteWe're all excited about it, Patty.
DeleteI do both, but mainly reading😊
ReplyDeleteSame.
DeleteI’ll always pick a book over a movie any day. I also live in an all male, household, so Hallmarks movies aren’t a fave. This collection sounds awesome, I’ll be pre-ordering!
ReplyDeletePerrianne Askew
perrianne (DOT) askew (AT) me (DOT) com
Oh, I can imagine Perrianne. You might get overruled on those Hallmark movies. Thank you for preordering the collection!
DeleteWhile movies are nice, there is nothing like holding a book in my hand as I sit in my favorite place - relaxed and drink of choice close by - reading. The mind is an amazing thing and the way a book opens it up to visually see what the author describes and to feel the emotions and actions through words is totally amazing. Really there is no comparison between books and movies. No matter how hard they try when they make a book into a move, there is always something special missing. Now mind you, I can very much enjoy watching a good Christian movie, but I'll take a book over it any time.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful chance to win a $20.00 Amazon Gift Card, which I most definitely could put to good use!
2clowns at arkansas dot net
Beautifully said, Kay. I love it.
DeleteI prefer both. I love a good Christmas movie in the evenings but love to read in the afternoons.
ReplyDeleteTammy G.
cluedn@mac.com
That's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.
DeleteI would always choose reading over watching a movie. :-) Waiting eagerly for Holiday Menace to show up in my inbox!
ReplyDeleteSame here, Pat. And thank you.
DeleteChristmas books every time! lesncyn@att.net
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, and yes.
DeleteI love a good Christmas book. Thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteTighefan42atgmaildotcom
Yes, ma'am. And you are welcome.
DeleteI love to curl up and read
ReplyDeleteMe, too, Shelia.
DeleteDefinitely the Christmas book, but I will watch a Christmas movie once in a while too. I have a few favorites that I look forward to watching each year. cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteMe, too, Cherie.
DeleteI love your point about being someone who lives in Texas but by writing Christmas stories you get to have a white Christmas! I hadn't thought of it that way before.
ReplyDeleteHa! I've always wanted to experience a white Christmas, Lori. One day. . .
DeleteAlways the book first. Although I don't mind a little background movie noise. Looking forward to these stories!
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I like that--background movie noise. And Christmas background movie noise is even better. Thank you, Deanna.
DeleteAlways a book. Joanninmh@embarqmail.com
ReplyDeleteI definitely prefer reading a book to watching a movie. Holiday Menace is a terrific collection of Christmas suspense stories!
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I like to read until my eyes get tired and then I watch movies! aznelson@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteCurling up with a Christmas novel or any book.
ReplyDeleteCurling up with a Christmas novel or any book!
ReplyDeleteI just pre-ordered this book. Love Christmas suspense. Can't wait! marybears2004@yahoo.com . Mary
ReplyDeleteI like to read and also watch holiday movie.
ReplyDeleteSo excited about the holiday season! Can’t wait to read all these wonderful stories. mstbt86@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteSo thrilled to be a part of this collection with Deadly School Break! Hoping you have a marvelous Thanksgiving-- and Christmas. p.s. I prefer to read, and pass on the movies, most of the time.
ReplyDeleteCuling up with a Christmas book.
ReplyDeleteMy email is robinsontara801@gmail.com I like curling up with a Christmas book.
ReplyDeleteI prefer watching a holiday movie. I hate to admit that on a book lovers website. However, I've watched my favorite movies so many times, and the newer movies don't appeal to me, so I'm starting to read more. LPoser1 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWhoa! A heap of comments. Good! Well as far as choosing between a book and a movie, it's hard and it depends on how I'm feeling, etc. A book requires more mental clarity (even if it is a rollicking fun story) and a movie is more reposing entertainment. So for relaxing when I have the mental clarity to immerse myself in a book, it's a book hands-down. But for just simple entertainment, a movie is a grand choice.
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DeleteI prefer a good christmas book mary-hart@att.net
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ReplyDeleteDefinitely a Christmas novel! Add a side of cocoa and cookies too 😍 kheldreth@neo.rr.com. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! I would much rather read a Christmas novel than watch a movie.... chendryx (at) cctv (dot) com
ReplyDeleteAs much as I love sappy, predictable Hallmark movies, I usually choose a book. We gave up cable a few years ago so it's harder for me to find them to watch 😔
ReplyDeleteCurling up with a Christmas novel under a cozy blanket would be my choice!
ReplyDeleteeclitton at gmail dot com
I love to do both but I'd probably pick the movie! tWarner419@aol.com
ReplyDeleteYeah, I enjoy Christmas books, so would love to win a print copy! Lual Krautter Email: krautter62520AToutlookDOTcom
ReplyDeleteI love holiday box sets! I read the books and watch Christmas movies. Thank you for the gift card!
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