Thank for having me here today to talk about my newest release, WE’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS. It’s the third book in my Holloway series, which takes place in the fictional town of Holloway, West Virginia. Needless to say, it’s a holiday romance. I’m thinking the title probably gives that away.
I wrote the book back at the beginning of the summer when the holiday was the last thing on my mind. But when it came out a few weeks ago right as all the decorations went up at stores and I started hearing Christmas music on the radio, I started thinking about my favorite things about the holiday season. Then I compared mine to the hero’s. The lists were pretty easy. Here are a few things that came to me without thinking too long…
For me:
1. The sense of community and family. I love getting together with people I love and eating and laughing.
2. Love, health and happiness for me and everyone I know.
3. Shopping. There is something so fun about matching the right gifts to the right people.
4. Wrapping gifts. Well, I like it at first…until I get bored.
5. The things – holiday music, shiny decorations and all the awesome food!
For my hero:
1. Family – the ones he’s related to by blood and the ones he’s picked up throughout his life.
2. Providing a stable living and income for his employees.
3. Having everyone he cares about be safe and healthy.
See, Spence (my hero) isn’t a “thing” person. He’s practical and fiercely loyal. He believes in home and hard work. But with this book he also finds Lila, his heroine. So maybe next year he can add “happiness and love” to his list.
I hope no matter where you live or what you celebrate that you and your families have a safe and happy holiday season!
by HelenKay Dimon
No man likes having his bedroom skills described as forgettable, but that’s just what Lila Payne does when she runs into Spencer Thomas again. When she discovers that he’d lied about his name during their brief three-day romp a few months before, she’s so angry that she pretends she doesn’t remember him.
Spence regrets his deception, but not as much as he regrets that their time together didn’t last longer. When she shows up in his town, looking to revitalize her uncle’s mountain resort, Spence is determined to help. Maybe rescuing Lila from a hopeless renovation project will get him in her good graces—and back in her bed.
Lila has no interest in being rescued, and Spence is insulted by her stubborn rebuffs and her “faulty” memory. But when rehab work turns into an after-hours meeting, the two of them are in for a night that just might prove unforgettable…
33,000 words
Sounds fantastic! Congrats to Helenkay on the new release and thanks for sharing!
happy Holidays!
I can’t wait to read it. 🙂
This sounds like a fun read!! I am looking forward to reading it.
Congrats on the release. This book sounds fantastic. Can’t wait to read it to see if Lila makes Spence grovel for lying to her.
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Nice lists about the holidays.
Aw he sounds like a fabulous hero! I’m with you on the added shiny things and food though 🙂 I love all the twinkly Christmas lights and decorations people put out. Makes everything feel a little magical 🙂
Thanks for the post!
Anna
Thank you for sharing and congrats on the new release! The excerpt makes me want to read it right now, thank you for the chance to win and Happy Holidays 🙂
I’m with you on wrapping gifts. I go all out at first, but the fun soon wears off.
I cannot wait to read this!!
Sounds and looks like a very interesting read.
Sounds awesome! I love the cover! Cant wait to read this. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway! 🙂
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