We are so excited about this wonderful Anthology!
Let’s take a look at the 5 authors that put this together!
Rachelle J.
Christensen is a mother of five who writes romance and mystery/suspense and
solves the case of the missing shoe on a daily basis. She graduated cum laude
from Utah State University with a degree in psychology and a minor in music.
She enjoys singing and songwriting, playing the piano, running, motivational
speaking, and, of course, reading.
Rachelle is the award-winning author of six books, including
Wrong Number, Diamond Rings Are Deadly
Things, and What Every 6th
Grader Needs to Know, as well as the Rone Award-winning novella Silver Cascade Secrets. She and her
family live on a farm in Idaho.
Visit www.rachellechristensen.com
to learn more about upcoming books.
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Connie Sokol is a mother of seven, and a
favorite local and national speaker for over fifteen years. She is a TV core
contributor “Studio 5 with Brooke Walker” and a national blogger for www.ksl.com. She is one of seven female hosts of
The Living Room, an online value-based radio show where they dish on life,
loving, and learning (www.fromthelivingroom.com). Mrs. Sokol is a bestselling author
who has written 14 books, including her fiction: Christmas Kisses: An
Echo Ridge Anthology, and Caribbean Crossroads; and her
nonfiction: What Every 6th Grader Needs to Know, Faithful, Fit
& Fabulous, Simplify & Savor the Season, Create a Powerful Life Plan, and 40 Days with the Savior. Mrs. Sokol
marinates in time spent with her family and eating decadent treats. For her TV
segments, blog, podcasts and more, visit www.conniesokol.com.
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Lucy McConnell has always been a reader
and a writer. Once caught up in a story, she disappears into a cave until the
first draft is done. She writes fantasy, clean romance, Christian romance,
historical fiction, and cookbooks (under the name Christina Dymock.) Her
Christmas romance, Blue
Christmas, was a top seller in seven Amazon categories on its own and
in thirteen as part of the Christmas
in Snow Valley Anthology.
When she’s not writing, you can find her volunteering at the
elementary school or church; shuttling kids to baseball, soccer, basketball, or
football, depending on the time of year; skiing with her family; wakeboarding;
cycling; baking; cooking; or curled up with a good book.
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HEATHER
TULLIS has been reading romance for as long as she can remember and has been
publishing in the genre since 2009. She has published more than twenty books.
When she’s not dreaming up new stories to write, or helping out with her
community garden, she enjoys playing with her dogs and cat, inventing new ways
to eat chocolate, and hanging out with her husband.
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Cami Checketts is an idealist
who dreams of helping children around the world but can't keep up with the four
in her own home. Cami lives in a beautiful valley in Northern Utah where she
enjoys running, biking, and swimming during the two months of the year it isn't
snowing. A portion of the proceeds from Cami's books will be donated to The
Child & Family Support Center. For more information on this worthy cause,
please go to www.cachecfsc.org
"Christmas Kisses is a collection from
five bestselling and award-winning authors. Set in the snowy town of Echo Ridge
in upstate New York, these inspirational romances are sure to delight while you
sip cocoa by the fire and listen to Christmas carols."
Pick up your copy today!
Let’s get a sneak peek into one of
these great stories!
5 random facts about my story and myself:
*The
idea was born at a writing conference speaker's table with Rachelle, Christina,
and myself
*My
husband is from upstate New York, where the story is based
*Although
I've penned 13 other books, this is my first novella
*I
write in between raising seven kids
*I'm
originally from Scotland and this year traveled back to Europe for two fabulous
weeks!
Connie's
snippet from Soda Fountain Christmas
“Bravo,” Cecilia glanced at her file folder. “Beautiful
speech. I can’t imagine how many times you ran through it but it’s not going to
happen. I’ve already called in the heavy artillery.”
“The what? Who?” Not another “sure-bet” one-time hire.
“A marketing genius, graduated summa cum laude from Yale,
and works in a marketing agency in my old downtown.”
“As in New York?”
“Yes, that downtown. He knows how to make the numbers really
crunch and that’s what we need this Christmas, Miss Kenworth. Or the
store, you, and every employee here is done.” She leaned closer, taking off her
reading glasses. “No touchy-feely Hallmark campaign is going to save this
sinking ship or get the numbers we need. And certainly not a Kenworth’s
poster-child-turned-marketing assistant. Do I make myself clear? Tayton Wells
is the answer to our problems, with a fat bonus waiting at the end of the rainbow
to ensure success.”
Before Keira could respond to the rudeness, Cecilia looked
past her shoulder to the reception area and smiled. “Ah, there’s Tayton now. My
noon appointment,” she emphasized clearly.
Keira turned to the three people waiting in the sofa and
table area. A dark-haired broad-shouldered man sat in semi-profile to her,
texting on a phone. His briefcase lay on the coffee table in front of him.
Keira pressed her lips together. Rich, “downtown”, and ready to glam-up her
father’s beloved store right out of memory.
Not this time.
Keira spun on her heels and marched over to him though his
head remained down. “Mr. Wells, Keira Kenworth. Excuse me for being frank but I
have to be absolutely clear up front. I’m sure our little hick city of Echo Ridge
can’t compare with the savoir faire of say, 5th Avenue, but there’s
one thing you should know.” She glanced back at Cecilia, who stood in a rare
moment of open mouth and no sound. So what if she was fired. She’d think about
that later.
The man looked up from his phone and glanced around the room
as if to be sure she spoke to him. Keira glanced at Cecilia but plowed on.
“That’s right, I’m talking to you. No Neiman-Marcus suit ideas will make a
bigger impact on our store than the old-fashioned strategy of creating a
family-friendly place to shop. A place that connects people. A worthy cause
that fills their hearts, not just their gift lists. I can guarantee”—okay, that
was stretching it, but in for a penny…--“that not one of your bottom-line
glitzy concepts are going to fly in this town. Not long term. It doesn’t work
that way here.” Her voice rose. “And I will work night and day to prove that
the heart of Christmas is the real secret to saving this store.”
Pause.
Shirley smacked her gum. “Oh, sugar, that’s a whopper speech
right there.”
Keira’s chest heaved slightly while standing her ground. The
man smiled—or was it a smirk? Then he stood up, all six foot six tall of him.
He smiled openly as he appraised her. “For the record, I’m not—”
Another man suddenly stood next to Keira. “Are you looking
for me?”
A deep baritone voice. Like warm rushing water. Keira turned
to her right. A well-built dark-haired man in a nice-fitting burgundy jersey
and snug jeans stood with a hint of a smile. “I’m Tayton Wells.”
“You? But I—” Keira willed her face to remain neutral but
could feel the tinge of red spreading from her cheeks to her earlobes. Glancing
back at the original man, he stuck out his hand. “Drew Stirling. Remember me?”
“Wait, Drew? As in our Echo Ridge basketball legend?
I didn’t recognize you in a suit. I mean, not wearing sweats.”
Articulate, Keira.
Tayton stepped slightly in front of Drew, necessitating
their handshake to break. Though tall, Tayton only rose to his shoulders. “I
apologize for the confusion between people. As for business attire, the driver
ran late so we didn’t have time to stop at the resort first. Are we meeting
with Ms. Grange right now?”
“Not we. Just you.” Cecilia had walked over to them. “Drew,
I’ll be with you soon, touch base with accounting. Tayton, in here. Keira, go
make yourself useful.” With that she turned on her red heels and entered her
office.
Dismissed. The redness in Keira’s face burned. Drew grabbed
his briefcase and with a nod and smile headed toward the open office door.
Tayton feigned gentlemanly interest in his duffel bag while Keira shook off the
embarrassment, holding her work folder close to her chest.
He stood. “Sounds like we’ll meet later then.”
“Apparently.” She shrugged. “Possibly.” Turning to go, she
looked back, surprised to find him watching her. “I meant what I said, Mr.
Wells. If we have to go toe to toe, I’m in the ring.”
He watched her for a moment longer than he should have then
nodded with the start of a smile. “I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Not knowing what to do with that, Keira walked through the
open door and into the nearest restroom to calm down. She forced herself not to
beat her hands on the door.
What an utter failure of a morning.
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I have added it to my TBR list and look forward to reading it. Thank you for the opportunity.
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