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WHAT BOOK DID YOU WANT TO SEE MADE INTO A “MADE FOR TV” MOVIE?
WHAT BOOK DID YOU WANT TO SEE MADE INTO A “MADE FOR TV” MOVIE?
The number one choice was….. LOVE BY DESIGN BY ELIZABETH JAMES
In a close second was The Fatal Series by Marie Force
Followed by:
Three Sisters by Susan Mallery
The Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton
Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost
Against The Wall by Rebecca Zanetti
Lord Of The Abyss by Nalini Singh
A Christmas Hope by Joseph Pittman
The Dark Tower series by Stephen King
The Demonica Series by Larissa Ione
Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James
The Seascape Trilogy by Vicki Hinze
Midnight Breed series by Lara Adrian
and The Sultry series by Macy Beckett
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CURRAN – Kate Daniel’s series by Ilona Andrews
ADAM – Mercedes Thompson series by Patricia Briggs
CALVIN – Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
NICK – Fatal Series by Marie Force
TREY – Sultry With A Twist by Macy Beckett
HARDY – Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
ILLIAM – Guild Hunters series by Nalini Singh
ACHERON – Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon
REYES – Charley Davidson series by Darynda Jones
ANY DOM – Shadowlands series by Cherise Sinclair
STRIDER – The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter
WRAITH – Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione
BRADEN – On Dublin Street b y Samatha Young
DIMITRI & ADRIAN – Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
CLAY – All Summer Long by Susan Mallery
ANY DOM – Mountain Masters/Dark Haven series by Kallypso Masters
GRAYSON – Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood
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An Extra Sweet Treat… Santa’s Executive by Carrie Ann Ryan
It was a close call between JANE’S GIFT by Karen Erickson and SANTA’S EXECUTIVE by Carrie Ann Ryan. Only one vote tipped Jane’s Gift into the lead. In the Christmas spirit Books-N-Kisses decided to feature Santa’s Executive as an extra sweet treat for you!
Welcome Carrie Ann! It was a close vote so we are happy you were able to join us as well.
Hi! Thanks for having me!
Why did you want to include a Christmas story as part of your Holiday, Montana series?
When I first came up with the idea of Holiday, Montana, I wanted each book to center around a different holiday—and of course, a sexy Cooper brother. I of course had to go with Halloween, Valentine’s Day and a couple others, but Christmas was the first one in my mind. It’s the one holiday a year I get off to celebrate with my family no matter what, so it’s a big deal.
Do you have a favorite holiday novel?
You know, I had a couple before this week, and now that I’ve read Jennifer Ashley’s A Mackenzie Family Christmas, I choose that one!
What is your favorite part of the holidays?
Presents! No, not really. My favorite part is just seeing my family and my in-laws again. We live so far away, that it’s nice to see them again.
Do you have any Christmas traditions?
Hmm…we moved around so much as kids, that I didn’t really have too many. But every year we get a box of chocolates under the tree. The only time of the year we’re allowed to indulge. I plan on continuing that tradition with my future kids. My husband is all for it!
What books do you have coming out soon?
Oh so many! BLURRED EXPECTATIONS (Redwood Pack Book 4.5) is a novella about Reed, Hannah, and Josh from TRINITY BOUND and that comes out early January. The third book in the Holiday, Montana series, FINDING ABIGAIL, comes out early February. I think you can guess what holiday that’s about. The fourth book in the series, HER LUCKY LOVE, comes out in March. Guess the holiday! I have a book a month coming out until July then a couple more after that. Yes, I’m a bit crazy.
Finally, What would you like to say to your fans that voted for your novel?
I’m so touched and humbled. I know this novel isn’t the normal “under-the-tree” romance and it’s a bit more fun, so I’m so happy that my readers enjoyed it!
THANK YOU and Happy Holidays!
Thanks Carrie Ann for joining us and Happy Holidays to you too!!!
Now some words from fans of Santa’s Executive!
Jacki C. says: I love Santa’s Executive. It is part of a great series by Carrie Ann Ryan. And, what’s not to love about the characters? Justin is a former bad boy who likes Christmas cookies, and Rina is a giant elf. Those touches of whimsy made the book even that much better!
Nicole G says: Definitely Santa’s Executive by Carrie Ann Ryan. A hot guy, a beautiful elf, cookies, and romance. Who could ask for more for Christmas. Definitely a different but refreshing take on a Christmas romance. Totally worth reading 🙂
Margie says: Santa’s Executive by Carrie Ann Ryan has my vote, sexy guy who loves sugar cookies, and a sexy elf what’s not to love?
Viviana says: Santa’s Executive has my vote! A great story filled with fun characters and part of a wonderful series! Carrie Ann truly captures the *spirit* of Christmas and captivates her readers with witty dialogue, sexy men (LOVE the Cooper brothers) and in this case a sweet, smart and spunky elf!
The Favorite Holiday Romance Novel is… JANE’S GIFT by Karen Erickson
Books-N-Kisses is pleased to announce that Jane’s Gift by Karen Erickson was voted the favorite holiday romance for 2012. B-n-K is lucky to have spent a few minutes with Karen to talk about her book.
Welcome Karen! Congratulations on having Jane’s Gift picked as favorite holiday romance.
Why did you want to write a Christmas novel?
Oh, I love reading Christmas novels/novellas, etc. so I couldn’t resist writing them! In fact, I have a bunch of them I’ve written over the years, contemporary and some historical. I’ve gathered them all in one handy spot on my blog. That page is here: http://karenerickson.blogspot.com/p/bonus-features.html
What makes this holiday novel different than so many others?
Well, I believe if you’re a fan of the holiday novel, you’re looking for a certain similarity in all of them. The Christmas elements, families getting together, dealing either with a character’s absolute hate for the season or a character’s undying love for it. Falling in love or rekindling love during the Christmas season…ah, I love it!
I think what might make JANE’S GIFT different is that after dealing with a real tragedy, my heroine is determined to gain her life back fully. And she wants to make the holidays special for her children after they’ve lived through such sadness. Being in her hometown with her family helps. Finding a new man and falling in love with him really helps. *winks*
Do you have a favorite holiday novel?
That is such a TOUGH question. There are so many I love, so many new ones come out year after year! I can always count on Jill Shalvis releasing a wonderful holiday novella every year, whether it’s part of an anthology or on its own. The latest Lucky Harbor novella was cute.
What is your favorite part of the holidays?
Watching my children open their gifts on Christmas morning. Seeing all the excitement on their faces, how happy they are to get what they wanted — and they sometimes get those unexpected gifts too that they end up loving. Love that.
Do you have any Christmas traditions?
I always make frosted sugar cookies with the kids. My grandma did it with me and I’ve continued the tradition on. We make a complete mess but it’s so much fun and the kids are always so creative, it’s worth it.
What books do you have coming out soon?
2013 is going to be a big year for me, release-wise! I have a lot coming out, including GAME FOR MARRIAGE, which is coming out early in the year from Entangled’s Brazen line. I also have the final book in my Worth It series coming out February 5th from Samhain – WORTH EVERYTHING. Check out my coming soon page for more info: http://karenwritesromance.com/coming-soon/
Finally, what would you like to say to your fans that voted your story their favorite holiday novel?
I want them to know how much I appreciate their support of JANE’S GIFT — thank you to everyone!! I hope this book has touched those who read it as much as it touched me.
Happy Holidays!
Karen
Thank you Karen for spending some time with Books-N-Kisses and congratulations again!
Some of the fans of the novel had this to say about Jane’s Gift.
MichelleW says: I loved that both the hero and heroine were flawed, Jane physically after a fire killed her husband and left her scarred, and Christian was relationship shy (the playboy who didn’t want a woman with baggage). This was such a romantic story about overcoming grief, finding love again and daring to open up to new possibilities. This was a great Holiday read.
flchen1says: Jane’s Gift is such a romantic Christmas read! I love the characters and the healing and the reminder that love is a powerful gift, no matter what time of year!
Sandy T says: This is a touching story of woman who has gone through a terrible tragedy, but is able to find love again with a hero who although is not perfect is the man who brings her back to living a full life. I highly recommend this book.
Kati R says: Jane’s Gift by Karen Erickson. She had me at fire captain. What can I say? I’m a sucker for a man who runs towards fires to save lives. I love this book because it’s a different, more sensual side of Karen’s writing and small town romances are the new vampires 🙂
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